User manual BARTSCHER 5000634

[. . . ] Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem?To determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. [. . . ] Before making the electrical connection . After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the 1 GB A closer look A Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: D E F G H Compartment for a 2 litre bottle Removable door shelf for bottles refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Removable crisper cover tray Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves B C Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods and making ice Hinged shelf A I B C H G F D E GB 2 Setting up Your Appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda. After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob “A” to setting “3”. After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food into the refrigerator. Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment “I”. Storage - getting the most out of your appliance. - 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. Energy Saving Tips - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room. - Keep the Door Closed Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a substantial amount of energy. - Correct Temperature Settings Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese. - Check the Seal on the Door Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost. - Do Not Overfill Your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor. [. . . ] 1) to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out. The storage compartment should be defrosted when the layer of ice in the evaporator reaches the thickness of 7 to 8 mm. Set the thermostat knob on symbol “ ” and leave the door open until the compartment is completely defrosted. The defrost water can be collected as shown in figure 2. [. . . ]