OPERATION
Starting-up - Temperature RegulationMovable shelves
Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the requiredThe walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
setting (beyond position �OE); the recommended set-of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as
ting is between 2 and 4.desired.
Temperature is regulated automatically and can be in-Fig. 12
creased by turning the knob to lower numbers, or de-
creased by turning it to higher numbers. However the
exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored in the refrigerator;
location of appliance.
To stop the appliance, simply turn the thermostat
knob to position �OE.D040
Positioning the door shelves
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest temper-
ature, with a high surrounding room temperatureTo permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
and a great quantity of foods, it will probably be inthe door shelves can be adjusted in height.
constant use, with consequent frosting on theTo make these adjustments proceed as follows:
back wall of the compartment. If this does in fact
occur, the knob should be set to obtain a slightlyGradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
higher temperature. In this way the refrigerator au-until it comes off, then reposition as required.
tomatically defrosts, with a considerable energyFig. 13
saving.
Refrigeration of foods and drinks
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator com-
partment, you should follow one or two very simple
rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a strong
smell or contain aromatic herbs).D450
Place the foods so that air can circulate free between
them.
Fig. 14 shows how the foods should be positioned in-
side the refrigerator compartment:
Raw meat (all types): it should be stored in plastic
bags and placed in position (c) (Fig. 14), where it can
be stored for one or two days at most.
Fruit and vegetables: they should be washed and
placed in the suitable compartments.
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