Currys Essentials CTT50W12, Instruction Manual

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Operation

Switching On Your Unit

1.  Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The 

internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a 

thermostat. There are six settings, of which position 

5 is the coldest and position 0 turns the unit off.

2.  Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired 

position, bear in mind that the higher the 

number, the lower the temperature. Position 3 

recommended setting when operating at normal 

room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).

3.  The unit may not operate at the correct 

temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a 

particularly cold room, or if you open the door 

often.

4.  To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently 

chill your food, wait 24 hours before filling it with 

food. 

5.  If you are concerned that your unit is not being kept 

cold enough and wish to check the temperature, 

you will need a special fridge/freezer thermometer. 

These are available from most supermarkets and 

hardware shops.
Place the thermometer in the centre of the unit, 

where it can be read easily. Leave overnight, the 

temperature in the unit should be between -18°C or 

lower.

Adjusting the Temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position 

is between 1 to 3 for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 4 to 5 for 

hotter environments. Please adjust according to the environment.

Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, 

but you should be aware of them!
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has 

become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will 

not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the 

refrigerant around the system.

Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit

•  Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid 

bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect 

juices and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf.

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