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Installation
∙ The appliance should be set up in a well-ventilated, dry room.
∙ It should be operated in conditions where the relative
humidity is no more than 70 %.
∙ Refrigeration appliances are classifi ed into certain
climate classes. This classifi cation indicates the ambient
temperature at which the device can be operated. Please
refer to the product data sheet for information on the
classifi cation for this unit; the data sheet can be found at the
end of this manual.
∙ Do not use the appliance outdoors.
∙ Ensure that the plug is accessible and can be removed from
the wall socket at any time.
∙ Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight, and do not
position it next to any heat sources (radiators, cookers etc). If
this cannot be avoided, however, suitable insulation must be in
installed between the heat source and the unit.
∙ The unit must not be installed inside a cabinet, nor directly
below a hanging cupboard, shelf or similar object.
∙ In the case of uneven fl oors, the adjustable front feet on the
unit can be used to compensate and ensure optimum stability.
∙ If the unit is installed next to a wall, a minimum lateral
distance of 225 mm is necessary, so that the doors can open
wide enough for the drawers to be taken out.
Set-up dimensions
Ventilation
Ensure that there is enough space around the unit so that the
air circulation round and behind it is not obstructed. (Rear,
sides and top 100 mm.)
Temperature control
∙ The unit is re-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 setting the temperature control. Turning the control
clockwise will decrease the temperature, while turning it anti-
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clockwise will increase it.
∙ The medium settings are usually most suitable for home
use.
∙ We recommend using a thermometer to check the actual
temperature inside the cabinet and make adjustments as
necessary.
∙ Following a power interruption, or if the unit has been
switched off on purpose, it may take around 5 minutes
before it switches on again.
Interior lighting
Caution: Do not remove the cover of the interior LED light. If
there should be any malfunction, please contact the customer
service for assistance.
Storing and freezing food
The temperatures inside the refrigerator cabinet and freezer
compartment depend mainly on the ambient temperature, the
temperature control setting and the amount of food stored. It
should also be noted that the interior temperature may increase
every time the door is opened.
Main cabinet
∙ Different areas of the refrigerator cabinet are affected
differently by the cooling effect. The warmest area is around
the door in the higher part of the cabinet, the coldest around
the rear wall and in the lower part of the cabinet.
∙ The food should therefore be stored as follows:
∙ On main cabinet shelves (from top to bottom): bakery items,
ready meals, dairy products, meat, fi sh and cold meats/
sausages.
∙ In the vegetable compartment: vegetables, salad and fruit.
∙ In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes
(eg mustard), small bottles, large bottles, milk and fruit-juice
tetra-packs.
∙ Liquid or strong-smelling food, or food which is likely to
absorb strong odours (e.g. cheese, fi sh, butter), should be
stored separately or in hermetically sealed containers.
∙ Warm food should be left to cool down to room
temperature before being placed in the refrigerator.
∙ Always ensure that the door is properly closed and that the
seal is not obstructed by food stored inside the cabinet or
door.
Freezer compartment:
∙ The freezer compartment is designed for deep-freezing and
long-term storage of frozen food, and for making ice cubes.
∙ To ensure that nutritious elements such as vitamins are
not lost, fresh food should be deep-frozen right through as
quickly as possible. For this reason, prepared food should
be put in the quick-freeze compartment, spaced out in
one or two rows. The quick-freeze area inside the freezer
compartment is marked Fast Freeze, where we recommend
you fi rst put the food to be frozen for quick-freezing, before
moving it to other compartments (as appropriate) after 24
hours.