OPERATIONGB
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one «OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum cold
Position 6 = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position; the intermediate position is usually the most suitable.
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
If the refrigerator is not defrosting correctly, it is possible that because a very low temperature has been selected and the motor is working continuously, which prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should be selected on the thermostat and you should notice that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is correct. If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the thermostat to a higher number, however you should turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic defrosting.
Ambient temperature switch
With a room temperature below +16°C the refrigerator compartment may not function correctly. If the room temperature is lower than +16°C it will be necessary to depress switch (A). The relevant pilot light comes on. When freezing fresh food depress the ambient temperature switch three hours before loading the food without modifying the thermostat setting.
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A |
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A - Ambient temperature switch
B - Thermostat knob
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The freezer compartment
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Freezing fresh food
It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting when freezing fresh food.
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3,5 kg.
Place food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part.
Caution
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be
Thawing
Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending on the type of food and the size of the packs.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat or poultry can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through. Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water;
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube trays.
Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and place them in one of the freezer drawers.
To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes.
