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.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
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
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.
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 2 kg.
Caution
In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be
DEFROSTED COOKED FOOD MUST NOT BE REFROZEN.
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 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;
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with one or more plastic ice cube trays.
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in one of the freezer compartment.
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slightl twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
Normal Operating Sounds
•You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the freezer section.
•When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
•A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint ’click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.
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