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Temperature indicate
• In order to help you get the correct adjustment of your device, it is equipped with a temperature
gauge placed in the coldest area�
• For the proper storage of food in your refrigerator and in particular in the coldest area, make sure
that «OK» appears in the temperature indicator�
The symbol on the left side indicates the location of the coldest area of
your refrigerator� It defines the height of this area�
If “OK” is not displayed, the average temperature in this area will be very
high� You ought to adjust the thermostat to a colder setting�
• For every modification of your thermostat, you are supposed to wait for the stabilization of the
temperature inside the unit before proceeding, if necessary, to a new setting� Do change the
position of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12 hours before re-checking�
Note:
after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated or prolonged door openings, it is
normal that the inscription «OK» does not appear in the temperature indicator�
Wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the thermostat�
Shopping for frozen food
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food and store pre-frozen food� When
you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging� You will be able to store
each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating�
Check the Fridge/Freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods� It
should show a temperature lower than -18˚C�
Choose packs carefully
Make sure the frozen food package is in perfect condition�
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket�
Keep frozen foods together
Try to keep frozen food together whilst shopping, and on the journey home as this will help to keep
the food cooler�
Adjusting the temperature
1� The temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartment is controlled by the temperature
controller installed on the inside wall of the refrigerator compartment� We strongly recommend
you to set the freezer temperature below -18°C before loading any food� This can take 2-3 hours�
2� The marks on the knob are the temperature setting grades, “0” is “OFF” and “7” represents the
lowest temperature�
3� Please start with the knob set to position “4”� Use a suitable thermometer to check the
temperature after two hours� The refrigerator temperature should be set b2°C and
+5°C and the freezer will vary between -18°C and -25°C over a typical cycle� To lower the
refrigerator temperature turn the knob towards”6” and check after one hour�
NOTE:
The Fridge/Freezer may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or
cold room or if you open the Fridge/Freezer door too often�
Thermostat control dial
Please Note:
If the appliance is switched off you must wait at least 5 minutes before restarting the
appliance or re-inserting the plug into the wall outlet� This is to allow the protection device in the
compressor to reset�
If the compressor fails to start correctly remove the plug and wait for 5 minutes before you try again
then the compressor should restart normally�
The storage temperature may be affected by:
• The room temperature
• How often the door is opened
• How much food is stored
• Position of the appliance
When you set the correct temperature, all these factors mentioned above shall be taken into account�
