Description Of The Appliance, Basic Parts; Temperature Regulation; Storage Of Foodstuffs - Whirlpool ADN 270S Instruction Manual

If the device has been tilted more than 30° during transport, allow it to
stand in an upright position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to
the mains. If this is not done, the appliance compressor may fail.
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the
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compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE, BASIC PARTS

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1 Thermostat knob
On/ off switch for interior light
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3 Adjustable height shelves
4 Shelf
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is controlled using the thermostat knob 1 by
turning it to one side or the other. The temperature indication in digits is shown beside the
thermostat knob 1. The number "0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7" do not mean a specific temperatures.
The temperature is regulated on a scale of seven digits.
0 = Compressor is switched off. WARNING! Electric current is not switched off.
1 = highest temperature (lowest cooling)
7 = lowest temperature (highest cooling)
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can vary due to the ambient
temperature, the amount of food, and the frequent opening of the refrigerator door.
If the room is cool, the appliance cools less. The temperature in the appliance may
therefore rise. Use the thermostat wheel to set a lower temperature.
Temperature zones in the refrigerator:
Due to the natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator
compartment.
1) The upper part of the refrigerator compartment and the door - the warmest area: store
tropical fruits, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces, canned products, butter, jam.
2) The middle part of the refrigerator compartment - cold zone: store cheese, milk, dairy
products, delicacies, yogurt.
3) The lower part of the refrigerator compartment - the coldest area: keep cold snacks,
desserts, meat and fish, cheesecake, fresh pasta, sour cream, pesto / salsa sauce, home-
cooked food, dough, pudding and cream cheese.
4) Fruit and vegetable drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment: Store vegetables
and fruits (except tropical fruits).
To avoid food contamination, follow the instructions below:
Prolonged opening of the door can significantly increase the temperature in the compartments
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of the appliance: only open the door for the time required to place / remove food.
Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drainage
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systems.

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS

5 Condenser
Thaw water drip tray
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7 Compressor
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