Avoid locating your refrigerator near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also
avoid direct sunlight in sun lounges or conservatories. If you are placing your refrigerator in
an out-building such as a garage or annex ensure that the refrigerator is placed above the
damp course, otherwise condensation will occur on the refrigerator cabinet.
Never place the refrigerator in a wall recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture. When your
refrigerator is working, the grill at the back may become hot and the sides warm. It must
therefore be installed so that there is at least 7cm (2 2/3”) of free space at the back, sides
and above the refrigerator
The refrigerator door can be fitted to open to either the right or the left, depending on its
location.
Levelling the Refrigerator
Once the refrigerator is sited in its final location, make sure it is level. To do this use the two levelling feet
at the front of the refrigerator. (If the refrigerator is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will
be affected.)
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the refrigerator with warm water using a soft cloth. Wipe completely dry before
replacing the shelves and baskets.
Before using your Refrigerator
Check that you have your power outlet is compatible with the plug supplied with the refrigerator. If not,
see the section called ELECTRICAL CONNECTION at the back of this booklet.
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR to allow the coolant
fluid time to settle.
Before placing any food in your refrigerator, turn the refrigerator on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure
it is working properly and to allow the refrigerator to fall to the correct temperature.
Using Your Fridge
Switching on your refrigerator:
1) Before connecting the refrigerator to the mains supply make sure that the Temperature
Control located inside the refrigerator is set between 3and 4, which is the correct setting for
use in a room of average temperature.
2) Wait 24 hours before placing food in the cabinet to allow for the refrigerator to fall to the
correct temperature.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your refrigerator is controlled by the Temperature Control. There are 6
settings. Position 6 makes the refrigerator coldest. Position 1 makes it the warmest. To adjust the
temperature, turn the Temperature Control to the preferred setting.
The temperature of the refrigerator is best maintained around 0°C to + 5°C. Avoid setting the
thermostat too high otherwise this may reduce the temperature to a point where certain fresh foods
may begin to freeze.
Noises inside the Refrigerator
If you have not owned a refrigerator before, you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises.
Most of these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!
GURGLING, WHOOSHING
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has become
more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the
performance of your refrigerator.
HUMMING, PURRING OR PULSATING
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in the icebox. Regular defrosting will therefore be necessary to
maintain the efficiency of the refrigerator. This should be carried out if the frost build up begins to
interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as
follows:
1) Take out the frozen food, turn the refrigerator off at the mains supply and leave the door
open. Ideally the frozen food should be put into another refrigerator or refrigerator. If this is
not possible wrap the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a
thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2) To speed up the defrosting process bowels of hot water can be placed inside the refrigerator
to raise the air temperature.
3) When all traces of ice have been removed and defrosting is completed, remove the tray to
empty any water and wipe dry
4) Clean your refrigerator as described below, plug in switch the refrigerator back on, allowing it
time to fall the correct temperature before replacing food.
