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Reason: when the ambient temperature is high,
the compressor must run continuously to main-
tain the low temperature in the appliance. The
fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic
defrosting of the fridge is only possible when the
compressor is not running (see also "Defrosting"
section). The result is the build up of a thick layer
of frost on the fridge rear wall.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator
back to a warmer setting. At this setting the com-
pressor will be switched on and off as usual and
automatic defrosting recommenced.
Switching off the appliance
0 To switch off the appliance, turn the tem-
perature regulator to position "0".
0 If the door is to left open for an extended
period, switch off the interior lighting by
turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an
extended period:
0 Switch off the appliance by turning the
temperature regulator to position "0".
0 Unplug or switch off of mains.
0 Defrost freezer compartment and clean
thoroughly (see section: “Maintenance and
Cleaning”).
0 Leave the door open to avoid the build up
of odours.
Food Storage
Fridge Compartment
The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh
food inside is 0°C to 5°C (32°F to 41°F).
The warmest parts of the fridge compartment
are are at the top storage rack, the vegetable
basket and the storage compartments in the
door.
Food should always be covered or packaged.
• The following are suitable for packaging:
– Polyethylen airtight bags and wraps;
– Plastic containers with lids
– Special plastic covers;
– aluminium foil.
Freezer Compartment
The freezer compartment is for freezing and
storing food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compart-
ment must be –18 °C or colder before free-
zing food or storing food already frozen.
• Allow warm food to cool down before free-
zing.
• Thawed foods which have not been pro-
cessed further (cooked into meals) may
not under any circumstances be frozen a
second time.
0 All foods must be packed air tight prior to
freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose
their flavour.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.
0 Lay the packaged food on the floor of the
freezer compartment. Unfrozen food must
not touch items already frozen, otherwise
the frozen food could begin to defrost.
• The following are suited for the packaging
of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special cans for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags
and wrap:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
• Smooth the air out of the bag before
sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen
food to dry out.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze
more quickly.
• Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim
with liquid or paste–like goods, because
liquids expand during freezing.