Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
oYou switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The control panel is located on the inside wall of the fridge compartment.
oThe thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge depending on what you have the control panel set to.
oThe marks on the control dial indicate temperature grades, NOT the degrees of temperature. 0 is OFF and 7 represents the lowest temperature setting.
oIt is recommended that the control dial is set to position 3 or 4 after the 24 hour cooling period. You should use a suitable thermometer to check the temperature after 2 hours to ensure the fridge is at the ideal temperature of between 3°C and 4°C.
oThe freezer compartment temperature will vary between
o IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature of food and the amount of food that has been placed in the fridge freezer and how often the door is opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained by the appliance.
oOn the maximum setting your fridge freezer will work harder to maintain a lower temperature and will increase the energy usage. There is no need to run your appliance at this setting for prolonged periods. Unless you are freezing fresh food, you should have the digital thermostat set to 3 or 4.
oIf the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or reconnecting it to your mains supply.
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