Curtis FR551 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE
 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature control is located in the refrigerator section. This control
will adjust the temperature for both the refrigerator and freezer sections.
 The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to “7” the
coldest.
 The range of the temperature controls are from position “0” or NO COOLING to “7” the coldest. After
24 to 48 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting
of “5” should be correct for home or office refrigerator use.
NOTE:
 IF THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED, HAS LOST POWER, OR IS TURNED OFF, YOU MUST WAIT 3
TO 5 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE UNIT. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RESTART BEFORE
THIS TIME DELAY, THE REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER WILL NOT START.
 TURNING THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL TO “0” POSITION STOPS THE
COOLING CYCLE BUT DOES NOT SHUT OFF THE POWER TO THE UNIT.
 INTERIOR LIGHT
When you open the door the light will be ON automatically. When you close the door the light will
turn OFF automatically.
 DEFROSTING YOUR APPLIANCE
 When?: For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer
compartment when the frost on the appliance walls is excessive or ¼ inch thick.
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator compartment, because ice depositing on the inner back
wall is defrosted automatically. Ice may deposit on the inner back wall during the compressor
operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating the ice will defrost and the water drops
collect and drain through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the
compressor, from where is evaporates.
 How?:
CAUTION
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a
sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will
void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.
 Reset the thermostat to the “0” position and disconnect the power supply.
 Remove the frozen food from the appliance and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
 Leave the door open for a while so that you can easily scrap off the frost.
 Use a plastic scraper but be careful not to damage the inner surfaces of the freezer.
 Wipe up the scraped off frost and ice before it is completely defrosted.