Using Your Baumatic Larder Fridge; Before Switching On; During First Use - Haier HBR-1301AA User Manual

5) Bottle shelf
o The lower shelf should be used for storing reasonably sized
bottles.
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NONE OF THE SHELVES
THAT SIT IN THE DOOR ARE OVERLOADED, AS THIS WILL
DRASTICALLY REDUCE THEIR WORKING LIFE.
Using your Haier larder fridge

Before switching on

o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in Baumatic's
installation instructions.
o After delivery, wait for eight hours before connecting the
appliance to your mains supply. This will allow any refrigerant
gasses that may have been disturbed during the transportation
process to settle.
o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories
contained within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid
detergent and water.
o The interior of the appliance should be cleaned
with a solution of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in
lukewarm water. The interior and accessories
should be thoroughly dried, after the cleaning
process has been completed.
o There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It
will lessen as the appliance starts to cool.

During first use

o You should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for 24
hours after switching on the appliance for the first time.
o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge
freezer reaches a cool enough temperature.
o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door
frequently or place a large amount of food within the appliance.
o You should then adjust the thermostat dial down to its normal
operating position.
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