Operation
Before use
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.
Freezer controls
-16 -24 -22 °C -18 -20
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� Pilot light (green) � Thermostat control knob � Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)
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� Push button for fast-freezing and for stopping the
audible signal (warning light on)
� Symbol for audible alarm (temperature warning) � Warning light (red)
¥ How much food is stored ¥ Position of the appliance In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary. To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat control to the higher numbers; to obtain a higher temperature turn the control to the lower numbers. When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stablise before making further changes.
Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance can be activated by turning the thermostat knob � beyond the �-16¡C� position. When the pilot light
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is illuminated this shows that the appliance is on. The freezer is switched off by turning knob � to position �q�. When first switching on the appliance, the fast freeze function will automatically switch on. It will remain on for 5 hours and automatically switch off at the end of this time. This function can manually be switched off at any time by pressing the fast freeze button �.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light � lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where safe food storage is no longer ensured (warmer than -12¡C). When the freezer is first switched on, the warning light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Temperature control
The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a thermostat with 5 temperature positions and one �OFF� (q) position. Position �-16¡C� = minimum cold Position �-24¡C� = maximum cold Turn the thermostat control knob to the required position. An intermediate position (-18¡C) is usually the most suitable, although the temperature will be affected by: ¥ Room temperature ¥ How often the door is opened 4
Temperature acoustic alarm
This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off an audible signal whenever the warning light comes on. This signal can be temporarily stopped by depressing the push button for fast-freezing �. The fast-freezing push button can be released as soon as the warning light is off.
