FAR R5315W Manuel D'utilisation page 17

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USE
• This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and
38°C. If these temperatures are exceeded, i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will
not operate correctly. If the ambient temperatures are exceeded for long periods,
the temperature in the freezer section will rise above -18°C and food spoilage
may occur.
• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance. Wash the inside of the
cabinet with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 liter of water).
Dry the appliance thoroughly.
• When you use the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set the thermostat
control to the maximum position for at least 2 hours before introducing food to
be stored, and then readjust to the normal position.
• If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be
affected if the failure lasts for less than 12 hours. If the failure is longer, then
the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-
frozen.
SETTING THE THERMOSTAT KNOB
The refrigerator is controlled with a thermostat knob located inside the fridge,
towards the upper right-hand corner. Turn the knob from the STOP (OFF) position
towards the higher numbers for colder temperatures. The knob can be adjusted from
setting MIN, MED, MAX.
Higher settings on the knob (MAX) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all
compartments of the appliance.
Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the
appliance so choose a correct setting of the temperature control knob, depending on
your ambient conditions.
In the STOP (OFF) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is
switched off), but power supply is not interrupted.
Set the thermostat knob to a middle position to achieve -18°C in the freezer
compartment.
Please Note: If the appliance is switched off you must wait at least 5 minutes before
restarting the appliance or re-inserting the plug into the wall outlet. This is to allow
the protection device in the compressor to reset.
If the compressor fails to start correctly remove the plug and wait for 5 minutes
before you try again then the compressor should restart normally.
The storage temperature may be affected by:
• The room temperature
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• How often the door is opened
• How much food is stored
• Position of the appliance
When you set the correct temperature, all these factors mentioned above shall be
taken into account.
TEMPERATURE INDICATE
In order to help you get the correct adjustment of your device, it is equipped with a
temperature gauge placed in the coldest area.
For the proper storage of food in your refrigerator and in particular in the coldest
area, make sure that "OK" appears in the temperature indicator.
The symbol on the left side indicates the location of the coldest area of
your refrigerator. It defines the height of this area.
If "OK" is not displayed, the average temperature in this area will be
very high. You ought to adjust the thermostat to a colder setting.
For every modification of your thermostat, you are supposed to wait for the
stabilization of the temperature inside the unit before proceeding, if necessary, to a
new setting. Do change the position of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12
hours before re-checking.
NOTE: after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated or prolonged door
openings, it is normal that the inscription "OK" does not appear in the temperature
indicator.
Wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the thermostat.
SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food and store pre-
frozen food. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the
packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown
against the 4 star rating.
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