User manual BARTSCHER 305051-094

[. . . ] This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use contained in this manual. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet. [. . . ] If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an increase in energy consumption. To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically. The temperature indicator The fridge has been equipped with a temperature indicator for an improved, more precise definition of the coldest zone. Make sure “OK” comes up on the indicator. Correct lighting also ensures an easier indicator reading. If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature is too high. Adjust the thermostat (of the fridge compartment) to a higher setting (colder). Each time you adjust the thermostat setting, wait for the temperature inside the fridge compartment to become stable (approximately 10 hours) before making any further adjustments. WARNING: Should you place large quantities of food inside the fridge or should the fridge door have been opened frequently or for a prolonged period of time, it is quite normal for OK not to come up on the indicator. Wait at least 10 hours before adjusting the thermostat to a higher setting. - During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer. - The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the vegetable crisper. - In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen. - Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours. - Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze. - Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full. - If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for extended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food. 5) Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed it: inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes. [. . . ] - Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leaving the doors open to prevent the formation of bad odours and mould. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burnt bulb and replace it with another bulb of no more than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. Defrosting WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. [. . . ]