Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves have a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with luke warm water and a little
^Carefully remove the protective foil from the stainless steel trim.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 1½ and 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. This is important for the correct functioning of the appliance.
Switching on
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position until the temperature display lights up.
Forcing it beyond its range will damage it. Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again.
The appliance begins to cool down, and the temperature required for the refrigerator shows in the temperature
display. The interior light will come on when the door is opened.
To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the freezer, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
Switching off
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial in an
The temperature display will go out and the cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug,
^defrost the freezer compartment (depending on model),
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the door ajar to air the appliance.
If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the door is left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.
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