·Remove all securing tapes. ·Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm
water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax, polishes or products containing alcohol.
·Before inserting the power plug into the socket and
switching on the appliance for the first time, leave it standing upright for about 30 minutes, or for 2 hours if it was transported horizontally. Otherwise the compressor may sustain damage. This time will allow the oil sufficient time to return to the compressor.
Using the fridge
To start the fridge and thermostat control
Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired position. 1 : The lowest position of the thermostat control knob results in the highest temperature inside the appliance. 6 : The highest position of the thermostat control knob results in the lowest temperature inside the appliance. 0 : Off. Allow the appliance to run for a period of 24 hours whenever the temperature setting is changed. This will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the appliance.
Temperature inside the fridge
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A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx. +5°C. If the thermostat control is set too cold, food with a high water content may start to freeze if it has been placed in the coldest places in the fridge. (+ warm, - cold) Meat, fish and milk should be put in the coldest part of the cabinet. The temperature will be affected by: · · · How often the door is opened How much food is stored Position of the appliance (See the Installation section.)
