OPERATING THE FREEZER – Multi mode
Select the operating mode (see setting the temperature as set out below)
Plug the unit into a 15A earthed wall socket and switch on.
Wait at least six hours before loading the freezer with food.
An on /off indicator light, on the cabinet front, glows when there is power to the unit.
Setting the temperature
• The freezer is designed to
operate in three ways.
• It can operate as a:
1. Refrigerator,
2. Chiller,
3. Freezer.
The temperature selection knob
is located in the side grill.
• A coin should be used to
turn the knob to the desired
sector on the dial.
Refrigerator, Chiller or
Freezer.
• The temperature in the
cabinet may be adjusted by
turning the knob slightly left
or right in each function
sector. Left for a higher and
right for lower temperature.
Using the unit as a refrigerator.
At the refrigerator setting on the dial, the temperature in the cabinet will be about 5°C.
This temperature is ideal for storing perishable foods such as dairy products, fresh
vegetables, and cold meats. Cold drinks can also be stored at this temperature.
Using the unit as a chiller
At the chiller setting on the dial, the unit may be compared with a butcher’s cold storage
facility. The temperature in the cabinet can range from 2°C to –2°C. This temperature or
‘Partial Freeze’ is ideal for storing meat or fish for a short period. The advantage is that
the food can be cooked without first defrosting or thawing it. Food stored at the chiller
setting will not release water and will keep its natural fibre. Sometimes it is undesirable
to freeze a fine cut of meat as some of the flavour would be lost during freezing. At the
chiller setting, meat could be cooked as though it were fresh and portions could be
removed without thawing, while the balance could be stored for another occasion.
Using the unit as a freezer
At the freezer setting on the dial, the temperature in the cabinet is set at –18°C. This
temperature is ideal for storing frozen food for long periods of time.
Multi mode characteristics
During refrigerator or chiller operation, there could be a build up of condensation water
on the cabinet floor. This is normal and the water should be sponged up and removed
whenever it becomes excessive.
If the unit is used as a freezer, it will require periodic defrosting. The cabinet also
requires defrosting before switching from freezer to refrigerator or chiller operation. The
defrosting procedure is described in this book on page 5.
