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If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance on
the thermostat or connecting it to your mains supply.
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and setting the thermostat. The thermostat dial
(10) is located on the upper right hand side of the fridge section, next to the interior light.
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The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the fridge freezer, depending on what number
you have turned the thermostat dial (10) to.
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Position <0 STOP> means that the appliance will not cool. However the light will still function.
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Position <1> will give you a higher temperature inside the fridge freezer.
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Position <7> will give you a lower temperature inside the fridge freezer.
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Ideally the thermostat should be set between positions <3> - <4>.
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The fridge section can maintain a temperature of between 4 – 6 degrees centigrade.
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The freezer section can cool down to -18°C and lower.
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IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature of food and the amount of
food that has been placed in the fridge freezer and how often the door is opened, will all affect
the temperature being maintained by the appliance.
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On the maximum setting (position <7>), your fridge freezer will work harder to maintain a lower
temperature. There is no need to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods. You should have
the thermostat knob set to between <3> - <4>.
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IMPORTANT: Do not run the thermostat above position <5> for prolonged periods of time, otherwise the
defrost drain hole may freeze.
Arranging and storing food in the fridge section
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Warm food or evaporating liquids should not be stored in your refrigerator, as this will increase the humidity
inside of the appliance.
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All foods should be wrapped or covered, this is particularly important if the food has a strong flavour. You
should use polythene bags or sheets, aluminium foil, wax paper. Liquids should be stored in covered
containers or bottles.
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To maximise the space inside of the fridge section, any excessive packaging on the food should be removed.
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Quickly perishable food should be stored at the back of the refrigerator, which is the coldest part of the
appliance.
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No food items should be allowed to come into contact with the back wall of the refrigerator.
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Make sure that you arrange food in such a way that the door can close completely. Particular attention should
be given to bottles that may protrude when placed on shelves inside the main section of the refrigerator.
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