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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 three settings: Mid, Cold and
Colder.
2. After the unit has been on for 20 minutes adjust
the thermostat control dial to Mid. This is the
recommended setting when operating at normal
room temperature (between 16°C and 43°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 freezer and
leave overnight. The correct temperature for the
freezer compartment should be -18°C or lower.
adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position is
between Mid and Cold, but it should be adjusted 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.
preparations for freezing
• Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes
faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.
• Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible.
• Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.
• Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.
• Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil
(heavy duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic
foods, e.g. citrus fruits. Don’t use thin cling film, glass, or used food containers without cleaning.
Cold
Mid
Colder
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