Operation

Before using

Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).

Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.

Control panel

A B

A - Pilot light

B - Thermostat control

To Start the Appliance

Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. Turn the thermostat control knob (B) to a medium setting. The pilot light (A) will illuminate. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

To switch off the appliance turn the thermostat control knob to position “O” .

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat control knob with different temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.

Position ● = minimum coldness

Position ● = maximum coldness

Turn the thermostat control knob to the required position.

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors:

–room temperature

–how often the door is opened

–how much food is stored

–position of the appliance

Important

During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.

Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints:

Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry or chicken): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the salad crispers.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper(s).

Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.