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Warning
Once the unit has been put back in its upright position, it must not be connected to the mains for at
least two hours.
Controls and interior lighting
The unit is activated by connecting it to the mains. It is only switched off completely when the plug is
removed from the wall socket.
In position '0' , the cooling function is switched off, though the appliance is still connected to the
mains.
The temperature in the refrigerator cabinet can be adjusted by using the temperature control. We
recommend setting the control initially to position 3. After a certain time, the actual temperature
should then be checked with a thermometer, and adjustments made if necessary. Turning the
temperature control clockwise will decrease the temperature, while turning it anti-clockwise will
increase it.
Changing the interior light bulb
– Switch off the unit by disconnecting it from the mains.
– Use a suitable screwdriver to remove the screw from the lamp cover.
– Slide the cover a little to the rear and take it off.
– Replace the defective bulb with a new one (max. 15 W, socket type E 14).
– Slide the cover back into position and replace the screw.
– Reconnect the unit to the mains.
Deep-freezing and storing food
– With an operating temperature of –18°C and below, the freezer compartments can be used to
store frozen or pre-frozen food for several months, to make ice cubes and to freeze fresh food.
– Fresh (i.e. non-frozen) or warm food must not come into contact with already frozen food; this
prevents frozen food from becoming partially thawed.
– Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fish, minced meat) should be divided into smaller
portions suitable for use after thawing).
– When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should be paid to the manufacturer's information
provided on the packaging. If no such information is to be found, however, a storage period of 3
months from the date of purchase must not be exceeded.
– When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly frozen, and that the packaging does
not show any sign of damage.
– To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should only be transported in suitable containers
and then placed inside the freezer without delay.
– Carefully check the packaging when buying frozen food: if the packaging shows signs of
moisture, has bubbled up or is bulging, it indicates that the food may not have been stored
properly and has spoilt.
– The storage times for frozen foods largely depend on the ambient temperature, the temperature
control setting, the type of food and the time between shop and freezer, but mainly also on how
often the freezer door is opened and how long it remains open. Always follow the instructions
given on the food packaging, and do not exceed the specified maximum shelf life.
– Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic foil, bags
or aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well aired before use and then checked for
air-tightness before freezing the food. We strongly recommend that you label every item stored
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