Thermostat Setting; Temperature Settings Warnings - Frigidaire FGR33GFELT User Manual

3.1 Thermostat Setting

The thermostat automatically regulates
the temperature inside the refrigerator and
freezer compartments. Cooler temperatures
can be obtained by rotating the knob to
higher numbers, 1 to 5.
Important note: Do not try to rotate
the knob beyond position 1, it will stop
your appliance from working.
Low ambient switch
(In some models)
Thermostat knob
Thermostat settings:
1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the
freezer compartment.
3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the
freezer compartment.
5: For freezing fresh food. The appliance
will work longer. Once the food is fully
frozen, reset the thermostat to its original
position.
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If Super Switch is available:
• Set this switch to the '
when the ambient
temperature is below 16°C,
such as in winter, or when
the freezer temperature
needs to be maintained at a
lower value. In this case,
turn the switch to ' '
position ON.
• Press the switch on the
thermostat box to position
' ' to set the super switch
ON. The switch will illuminate.
• When the freezer compartment has
cooled to a sufficient temperature, or in
warm weather, turn the super switch off
to save on electrical consumption.
• When you first switch on the appliance,
allow it to operate continuously for
24 hours in order to reach operating
temperature.
• During this time, do not open the door
frequently or place a large quantity of
food inside the appliance.
If the unit is switched off or unplugged,
you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or plugging in the unit in order to
prevent damage to the compressor.

3.2 Temperature Settings Warnings

• The ambient temperature, temperature of
the freshly stored food and how often the
door is opened affects the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment. If required,
change the temperature setting.
• It is not recommended that you operate
your fridge in environments colder than
10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• When setting the thermostat, take into
consideration how often the appliance
doors are opened and closed, how much
food is stored in the refrigerator, and the
environment in which the refrigerator is
located.
' position, except