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is to be placed should be at least 1 m³/8 g of refrigerant (1. cu.yd./0.2 oz). Please check on
the type plate on the rear of the appliance, whether your appliance is charged with R600a
(Fig. 3).
Connection to the mains.
• For safety reasons the appliance must be earthed. If you are in any doubt, please contact
an authorized electrician.
• The appliance should be left for ½ to 1 hour before it is connected to the mains. If the ap-
pliance is connected before that, there is a risk of damaging the compressor.
• If for any reason the appliance is disconnected from the mains, please wait 10 minutes
before re-connecting. The electronic starting device needs this time to cool down, before
a safe re-start can be made.
Before use.
• Before use, the interior of the appliance should be cleaned with a mild soap solution, and
wiped off with a dry clean cloth.
• Prior to filling the appliance with products, it is advisable to let the appliance operate for
approx. 6h. This ensures a sufficiently low temperature. The temperature should be -18º C
(0º F) or lower.
• The temperature inside the appliance can be adjusted by turning the knob in the panel
(Fig. 4). Turning the knob clockwise will lower the temperature, and turning the knob
anticlockwise will raise the temperature in the appliance. Changes to the ambient condi-
tions and the amount of products stored will influence the setting required. Readjust, if
necessary.
Control panel. (Fig.4)
• The green lamp is illuminated when the appliance is connected to the mains.
• The red lamp (Temperature alarm) is illuminated when the temperature inside the appli-
ance is higher than -13º C (8.6º F). For the first-time start the red lamp will be illuminated
until the temperature in the appliance has reached -13º C (8.6º F).
• The amber lamp (fast freeze) is illuminated when the switch is activated. The cooling
system will operate continuously.
• Fast freezing.
• Activate the amber fast-freeze knob 24h prior to introducing the products to be frozen.
• Do not attempt to freeze larger amounts of products than specified as the freezing
capacity in kg /24h. This information can be found on the type plate on the rear of the
appliance.
• The fastest freezing in is obtained when the products are placed in direct contact with the
inner walls.
• Remember to switch off the fast freezing function after 24h.
Notes on energy saving.
• Never leave the lid open for any excessive period.
• Warm dishes should be allowed to cool down before being stored in the appliance.
• After some time a layer of ice will form inside the appliance. When the layer of ice has rea-
ched a thickness of approx. 5 mm (¼"), the ice should be removed, by scraping it off with
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