User manual

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Control Panel
Use of the fridge
A. On/OFF light
B Fridge button ON/OFF
C Temperature setting button (warmest)
D Temperature indicator
E Temperature setting button (coldest)
F Super cooling light
G Super cooling button
A. Light ON/OFF
B. Button ON/OFF
ON: Press the button (B). The pilot light (A)
switches on.
OFF: Keep press the button (B) until the pilot light
(A) and the temperautre indicator switched off.
C - E.Temperature setting buttons
The temperature can be adjusted between +2°C and
+8°C.
By pressing the button (C or E), the current
temperature setting flashes on the indicator. It is
possible to modify the setting temperature only with
flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature,
press button (C). To set a colder temperature, press
button (E). The indicator display the newly selected
temperature for a few seconds and then shows
again the inside compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must be reached
after 24 hours.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first starting the
temperature displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is lower than the
setting temperature.
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A B CD EF G
D. Temperature indicator
During normal functioning the indicator shows the
temperature inside the fridge.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature displayed and
temperature setting is normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been selected
- the door has been left open for a long time
- warm food has been placed in the compartment
F. Super cooling pilot light
G. Super cooling button
The maximum performance is obtained by setting
the supercooling function. It’s recommended when
loading large quantities of food.
Press the supercooling button (G).The relevant pilot
light (F) switches on.
The internal temperature goes down to +2°C.
After about 6 hours the supercooling function
switches off automatically.
Operation
Insert the plug in the power socket. Press the button
ON/OFF (B). The fridge is switched on.
The fridge is pre-set to run at +5°C. This
temperature will be reached in a few hours.
As soon as the appliance is switched on the
temperature indicator (D) shows the current
temperaure inside the fridge.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in
the refrigerator;
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.
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the storage time;
• on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you
will find sketches of various animals and food
types together with the recommended storage
time (in months) from the time of freezing;
• do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
• not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food manufacturer.