Electrolux 160 RA - Manual (Page 6)

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Using the appliance Using the appliance
Before first use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
to which a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5
litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the
smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
To start the appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the appliance. The
thermostat control is marked from 1-5, the highest
number being the coldest setting.
Position 0 -
Off
Position 1 - Cold
Position 5 - Coldest
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the cabinet depends on the following factors:
room temperature
how often the door is opened
how much food is stored
position of the appliance
Model If the ambient Position of
temperature is drip tray
greater than
160 RA + 25 °C Open (pos. 1)
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the two-
star compartment can be regulated by adjusting the
tray located under the two-star compartment.
To obtain a lower temperature in the two-star
compartment when frozen food is stored inside and
when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower
push the tray in position 2. When frozen food is
stored and the ambient temperature is higher than
25 °C pull the tray out to position 1.
If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment
and the ambient temperature is above 25°C, pull
the tray out to position 1 and turn the thermostat
control to a colder setting (higher number). When
the ambient temperature falls below 25°C turn the
thermostat control back to a medium setting and
push the tray into position 2.