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DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the refrigerating surfaces.
It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insu-
lator and adversely affects refrigerator performance.
Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when
it gets about 3 mm thick, defrost the refrigerator. To defrost
the refrigerator, turn it off and remove the ice tray and all
food items. Warning: normally the temperature of items of
frozen foods would rise unduly during defrosting and so they
should be consumed within 24 h or discarded.
Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heat-
ing appliance, as this might damage the plastic surfaces of
the refrigerator. Neither should any sharp objects be used to
scrape off the ice.
The defrost water runs from a collector channel to a recepta-
cle at the rear of the refrigerator where it evaporates. Defrost
water in the freezer compartment should be mopped up with
a cloth. When all ice has melted, wipe the refrigerator dry and
restart it.
Place the food items back inside but wait until the refrigerator
is cold before making ice cubes.
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh
and hygienic. Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a
teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water.
Wring out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the
refrigerator and its fittings.
Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented
products or wax polish to clean the interior of the refrigerator
as they may damage the surfaces and leave a strong odour.
The exterior of the refrigerator should be wiped clean now
and again, using a damp cloth and a small quantity of deter-
gent. The door gasket should only be cleaned with soap and
water and then thoroughly dried.
The cooling unit behind the refrigerator should be cleaned
with a brush from time to time, but make sure that the refrig-
erator is switched off when doing this.
TURNING OFF THE REFRIGERATOR
If the refrigerator is not to be used for some time:
1.
Shut off any valve in the gas line to the refrigerator.
Set the energy selector (A) to 0.
2.
3.
Empty the refrigerator. Defrost and clean it as described
earlier. Leave the doors of the refrigerator and the frozen
food compartment ajar.
IF THE 'FRIDGE FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service techni-
cian:
1.
That the STARTING THE REFRIGERATOR instruc-
tions have been followed.
2.
The refrigerator is level.
3.
If it is possible to start the refrigerator on any of the con-
nected sources of energy.
4.
If the refrigerator fails to work on gas, check:
That the gas bottle is not empty.
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That all LP-gas valves are open.
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5.
If the refrigerator fails to work on mains electric, check:
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That the mains electric supply is connected to the
refrigerator.
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That the fuse is intact.
If the refrigerator is not cold enough it may be because:
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The ventilation of the cooling unit is inadequate; see the
paragraph PLACEMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR.
The evaporator is frosted up.
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The temperature control setting is incorrect.
The gas pressure is incorrect - check the pressure regulator
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at the gas container.
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Too much food is loaded at one time.
The door is not properly closed or the magnetic sealing
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strip is defective.
If the refrigerator still does not work properly, call a service
technician.
The sealed cooling system must not be opened,
since it contains corroding chemicals under
high pressure .
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the gas hose periodically for cracks or deep chaf-
ing marks. Connections can be tested for leaks using a soap
solution. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME! If there is any
suspicion of damage, call for a service technician. We recom-
mend that a service technician check the refrigerator once a
year.
SOME USEFUL HINTS
Make sure that:
Defrosting is carried out periodically.
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The refrigerator is clean and dry with the door left open
when it is not to be used for some time.
Liquids or items with a strong odour are well packaged.
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There is a free air circulation over the cooling unit at the
rear of the refrigerator.
TECHNICAL DATA
Overall dimensions
Height
Width
Depth
Capacity
Gross
Net
Frozen food compartment
Weight (without packaging)
Electrical data
Input 230 V
Energy consumption/24h
LP gas data
Input max
Energy consumption/24h
Cooling medium
5
RGE 300
1175 mm
592 mm
623 mm
146 litres
137 litres
15 litres
58 kg
175 watt
2.2 kWh
0.33 kW
400 g
Ammonia
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