User manual

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Switching off the appliance
0 To switch off the appliance, turn the tem-
perature regulator to position "0".
0 If the door is to left open for an extended
period, switch off the interior lighting by
turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an
extended period:
0 Switch off the appliance by turning the
temperature regulator to position "0".
0 Unplug or switch off of mains.
0 Leave the door open to avoid the build up
of odours.
Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when
the compressor is running, and defrosts when
the compressor is off.
The water from the thawing frost is collected in
the drain channel on the rear of the fridge, feed
through the drain hole into the collection com-
partment in the base, and then evaporated.
Hints and Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling
sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing at the rear, to
the cooling plate/evaporator.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant
is being pumped round and you will hear a
whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.
• A thermostat controls the compressor and
you will hear a faint click when the thermo-
stat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your refri-
gerator:
• Do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids.
• Do not store food uncovered.
• Keep the time between buying chilled food
and placing it in your refrigerator as short
as possible.
• Do not push food together too much, try to
allow air to circulate around each item.
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Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to
sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwa-
sher or radiator.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventila-
ted room and make sure that the air ope-
nings of the appliance are not obstructed.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to
room temperature before placing in the
fridge.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently
as warm air will enter the cabinet and
cause the compressor to switch on unne-
cessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preven-
ting the door from closing properly.