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1. Control panel cover
2. Temperature control
3. Bulb
4. Lamp cover
5. Locking mechanism
Interior lighting
Changing the light bulb:
∙ Remove the plug from the wall socket.
∙ Use a suitable tool to release the locking tab (5) and
remove the lamp cover (4).
∙ Take out the defective bulb and fit a new one (max. 15
W, socket type E14).
∙ Replace the lamp cover.
∙ Connect the unit to the mains power. It may take 3 to 5
minutes before it switches on again.
Freezer compartment door
To ensure that frozen food will not de-frost prematurely, the
door to the freezer compartment should be kept closed at
all times. This will also prevent an undue build-up of ice and
frost. Ensure, therefore, that the door is only opened briefly
to place food in the freezer compartment or to remove it.
Freezing and storing 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.
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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. To that effect, the prepared
food should be placed into the freezer compartments,
properly spaced in one or two rows.
∙ Avoid contact with food that has already been frozen.
∙ Caution: Do not exceed the maximum freezing
capacity per day. The product data sheet at the end
of this manual contains details of the maximum daily
freezing capacity.
∙ Set the temperature control to Max to accelerate the
freezing process. After 24 hours, once the food is well
frozen, the temperature control can be set back to its
original position.
∙ The time required to freeze food may be shortened by
dividing it into smaller portions.
∙ Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are
transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic wrap or bags, or
aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well
aired before use; check that the package is airtight
before freezing the food. We strongly recommend
that you label every item stored in the freezer with all
relevant information such as type of food, freezing date
and use-by date.
∙ Do not attempt to deep-freeze carbonated beverages,
warm food or any kind of bottled liquids.
∙ Frozen food can be defrosted in the refrigerator. This
way, the food is defrosted at a slower rate, retaining its
taste. Furthermore, the frozen food helps to keep the
temperature inside the refrigerator at its intended level.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specified (in months)
in the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates
for the frozen food.
∙ If the unit remains switched off for an extended period
(eg during a power failure), the door should be kept
closed; this will help to maintain the lowest possible
temperature in the cabinet. The product data sheet at
the end of this manual contains detailed information of
the maximum safe storage time in case of malfunction.
Even a slight rise in the inside temperature will shorten
the storage life of the food.