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4.4 Connecting the appliance
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard!
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Start-up should only take place once the appliance has
been installed according to these instructions.
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Electrically ground appliance.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the
appliance is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
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Do not use an extension cord or a multiple socket.
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Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard!
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
polarized plug for your protection against possible shock
hazards. Electrical Grounding Required.
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Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug.
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Do not use a two-prong grounding adapter.
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Wait 30 minutes up to 1 hour after installation before you
plug in the appliance. This allows the refrigerant and sys-
tem lubrication to reach equilibrium.
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Make sure incoming voltage is the same as the appliance
rating. A 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz, 15 Amp electrical supply
(20 Amp for side-by-side installations) circuit that is con-
trolled by a circuit breaker or fuse is required.
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We recommend using a dedicated circuit for this appli-
ance to prevent electrical overload.
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Follow all Federal, State and local electrical, fire and
building codes and ordinances when installing the re-
ceptacle and / or the appliance.
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In some communities, a wall switch is required to turn
power to the appliance ON and OFF.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal in-
jury, installation work and electrical wiring must be done
by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
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You are advised to clean the appliance before switching
it on the first time (see Cleaning).
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The top of the electric outlet must be located within
82-5/8 in. (2100 mm) from the top of the base in the cab-
inet.
4.5 Switching on the appliance
Note
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To switch on the entire appliance, only the freezer com-
partment needs to be switched on.
Note
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Once the appliance is switched on, first the freezer com-
partment is cooled and then, 2-3 hours later, the fridge
compartment.
Put the appliance into operation about 2 hours before load-
ing with frozen food for the first time.
Do not load frozen foods until the temperature display reads
0 °F (-18 °C).
4.5.1 Switching on the freezer compartment
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PressOn/Off button, freezer compartment
Fig. 2 (3)
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The refrigerator compartment temperature display indi-
cates the set temperature.
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The freezer compartment temperature display and the
alarm button flash until the temperature is sufficiently
cold. If the temperature is above 32 °F (0 °C), dashes
flash. If it is below, the current temperature flashes.
4.5.2 Switching on the fridge compartment
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Press Fridge compartment On/Off button
Fig. 2 (11)
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The interior light comes on when the door is opened.
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The temperature display flashes. The fridge compart-
ment is switched on.
5 Operation
5.1 Energy saving
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Always ensure good ventilation to and from the appli-
ance!
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Avoid opening the appliance door for any longer then
neccesary.
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Store food logically.
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Storing hot food: let it cool to room temperature first.
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Defrost frozen food in the fridge.
5.2 Temperature display unit
The temperature display can be changed from °F to °C.
5.2.1 To change the unit
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Activate setting mode: Press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
for about 5 seconds.
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The SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
will flash.
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c is displayed in the temperature display.
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Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
/ Freezer compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (4)
select °.
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To confirm: Briefly press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
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Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
/ Freezer compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (4)
select °F or °C.
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To confirm: Briefly press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
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To exit setting mode: Press Freezer compartment On/Off
button
Fig. 2 (3)
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Wait 5 minutes.
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The temperature is again displayed in the temperature
display.
Operation
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