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Starting up - Setting the temperature
The temperature regulator is in the fridge compart-
ment on the upper right. It is also the ON/OFF-switch.
Position "0" = Refrigeration off
Position "1" = Warmest interior temperature
Position "6" = Coldest interior temperature
1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
2. Set the temperature to a position between "2“ and
"3“ by turning the temperature regulator. The inte-
rior lighting comes on. The compressor starts and
then runs automatically.
Note: At a setting of "2“ up to "3“ the fridge has an
average temperature of approx. +5 °C.
3. If you want a higher or lower temperature, turn the
temperature regulator to a warmer or cooler set-
ting respectively.
Note: When the setting is changed, the compressor
does not start immediately if automatic defrosting is
currently taking place.
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Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded
immediately after switching on, because the
storage temperature in the refrigerator is
quickly reached.
Important! Wait until the freezer compart-
ment has reached a temperature of –18 °C,
before storing frozen food.
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Note: From a food science point of view,
+5 °C for the refrigerator compartment and
-18 °C for the freezer compartment should
be considered cold enough as a storage
temperature.
The following effects are of significance in respect of
the interior temperature:
– Ambient temperature;
– Quantity and temperature of the food stored;
– Frequency with which the door is opened and
how long it is left open
– A defect in the appliance.
The temperature regulator setting may therefore
need to be adjusted to suit the specific conditions.
Recommendet settings:
Examples:
Note: At the setting given under „recommendet set-
tings“ the fridge has an average temperature of
approx. +5 °C; the average temperature in the freezer
compartment is then approx. –18 °C or colder. These
figures apply at ambient temperatures from +10 °C to
+38 °C.
At higher ambient temperatures, fresh food is prop-
erly frozen with the regulator set to a range about "2",
without the fridge becoming too cold.
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer
days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator
(position "5" to "6") can cause the compressor to run
continuously.
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the
compressor must run continuously to maintain the
low temperature in the appliance. The fridge will not
be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the
fridge is only possible when the compressor is not
running (see also "Defrosting" section). The result is
the build up of a thick layer of frost on the fridge rear
wall.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back
to a warmer setting (position "4" to "5"). At this setting
the compressor will be switched on and off as usual
and automatic defrosting recommenced.
Switching off the appliance
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature
regulator to position "0". The inside light goes out.
If the appliance is not going to be used
for an extended period:
1. Switch off the appliance by turning the tempera-
ture regulator to position "0". The inside light goes
out.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out
the circuit breaker or fuse.
3. Clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and
Maintenance”).
4. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of
odours.
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Ambient
Temperature
Temperature Controller
Position
Approx. 10 °C
Range up to 1
Approx. 16 °C
Range about 2
Approx. 25 °C
Range about 2
Approx. 32 °C
2 to 3
Approx. 38 °C
1 to 2
