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TEMPERATURE CONTROL
An absorption refrigerator operates without making any noise whatsoever. The deep
freezer compartment should become cold approximately one hour after being
switched on. Six to 10 hours are required for the refrigerator to reach normal
operating temperature (dependent on the ambiant temperature). If the refrigerator is
stocked with food, the cooling period is longer (8-18 hours).
The thermostat allows continuing temperature control inside the refrigerator.
Normally, the regulating knob (B) is set at position 3-5. Should you require a lower
(colder) temperature, please turn the knob to a higher level.
FOOD STORAGE
Always store food in closed containers, aluminium foil or in a similar manner. Never
place food in the refrigerator while it is still warm, always allow it to cool down to room
temperature beforehand.
CAUTION: combustible liquids and gases must not be stored in the
refrigerator. There is a DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
The (
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) freezer compartment is intended for freezing ice cubes and storing frozen
food, for instance, ice cream. It is not suitable for freezing food. Most deep-frozen
food, provided it has not been thawed out in the meantime, can be stored in the
freezer compartment for a period of up to one month. However, this time period can
vary. Therefore, the directions on the packaging must be observed.
FREEZING ICE CUBES
To freeze ice cubes fill the dish with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer
compartment. To accelerate the process turn the regulator up to the highest mark.
However, do not forget to turn it back again afterwards.
DEFROSTING
When operating normally, the cooling ribs in the normal compartment defrost
automatically. In the case of increased air humidity, frost may form on the cooling
ribs. Should the frost layer attain a thickness of approximately 3 mm, the refrigerator
must be defrosted to avoid impairing the performance level. Even if this is not the
case, the (
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) freezer compartment must be defrosted on a regular basis following
heavy ice formation. This is carried out as follows:
Set the thermostat at 0', disconnect at the mains, remove food and ice dish
and leave the doors open. Do not expose the refrigerator to external heat and do
not attempt to scratch away the frost with sharp objects.
The drained water runs in a groove and from there continues along a pipe
through the refrigerator's rear panel and into a collection container on the cooling
unit, where the water evaporates by itself. Should the frost layer become very
thick, there is a danger of the collection basin overflowing. In this case the water
should be absorbed by a cloth placed under the ribs. The water in the freezer
compartment should also be absorbed by a cloth.
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