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Temperature Controls
NOTE:
Due to the nature of a gas operated absorption fridge, temperatures in the
fridge compartment will drop to freezing even on the lowest setting when the ambient
temperature surrounding the fridge drops to or below 60
F/ 15.0
C overnight and
will freeze your food or drink products. An absorption fridge is always cooling when
operating, as the ambient drops surrounding the appliance so does the temperature
inside the fridge.
COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for
at least 8 hours before loading it with food.
REFRIGERATOR CONTROL
NOTE: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours for
the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments,
allowing the temperature to stabilize.
For colder temperatures, turn the knob clockwise.
For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards counter-clockwise
Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments.
Remember there is no fan to circulate the air in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments as in an electric fridge. For good circulation, do not block the cooling
fins and try to maintain a temperature of 38
F or 4
C in the fridge
NOTE:
When first turning the refrigerator on, move refrigerator controls to
maximum, which is the recommended initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls
as needed.
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