FAURE FBA6317 User Manual - Operation

Operation

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium

setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regu-

lator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower set-

tings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher set-

tings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping

in mind that the temperature inside the appliance de-

pends on:

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

Important!  If the ambient temperature is high or the

appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the

lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing

frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must

be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic

defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

First use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the

interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm wa-

ter and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical

smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important!  Do not use detergents or abrasive pow-

ders, as these will damage the finish.

Daily use

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh

food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long

time.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the

medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the tem-

perature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the

maximum coldness.

Important!  In this condition, the refrigerator

compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this

occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer

setting.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before

putting the products in the compartment let the appli-

ance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Important!  In the event of accidental defrosting, for

example due to a power failure, if the power has been

off for longer than the value shown in the technical

characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted

food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately

and then re-frozen (after cooling).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be

thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room tem-

perature, depending on the time available for this op-

eration.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly

from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Temperature indicator

To assist you in controlling your appliance correctly we

have fitted a temperature indicator to your refrigerator,

placed in the coldest area.

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