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low outside temperatures or when the refrigerator is only lightly loaded
respectively the ambient temperature is below +18°C, in order to avoid
overfreezing the contents.

12. Shutting down gas operation 

1. Close gas cylinder or pressure regulating valve.

2. Turn knob (B) clockwise to the off position.

13. Food and drink storage

Foodstuffs and drinks should always be sealed when stored in the
cooling unit. Thus, changes in taste and smell are avoided.

Food and drink should be so placed in the cooler so as to allow air to
circulate freely.

Do not place hot food or drinks in the cooler!

Under no circumstances should inflammable liquids and/or gases be
stored in the cooler. Explosion hazard!

14. Defrosting and measures for prolonged

periods of disuse

A build up of too much ice on the evaporator hinders cooling of the unit and
thus reduces effectiveness. When there is an approximately 5-mm-thick
layer of ice build-up it is recommended to defrost the cooling unit. Thus, the
cooling unit will be turned off and any goods to be cooled removed. Never
use heated appliances, heaters, etc. to speed up the defrosting process! If
necessary, a cloth dipped in warm water can be placed on the unit to help
the defrosting process. After defrosting, clean up the defrosted water with a
clean cloth and clean the cooler containers as described in chapter 4.

Should the unit be out of operation for a prolonged period, turn off unit and
remove contents. After defrosting, the cooler should be cleaned carefully
and dried.

To avoid the build-up of any unpleasant smells in the cooler, it is
recommended to leave the lid slightly open.

15. Measures after prolonged periods of disuse

Should the cooling unit not function correctly when switched on after being
out of operation for a prolonged period, SHUT OFF THE POWER SUPPLY
AND DISCONNECT then turn the appliance upside down.

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