34Starting up and temperature regulationImportant! Only use the appliance when built–in!The temperature regulator is in therefrigerator compartment on theupper right. It is also the ON/OFF-switch.Position „0“ = Refrigeration offPosition „1“ = Warmest interior tem-peraturePosition „6“ = Coldest interior temperatureAEG621. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.2. Set the required temperature by turning the temperature regulator.The inside light goes on. The compressor starts and then runs automa-tically.Note: When the setting is changed, the compressor does not startimmediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switchingon, because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quicklyreached.Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempe-rature of –18°C, before storing frozen food.Note: From a food science point of view, +5°C for the refrigeratorcompartment and -18°C for the freezer compartment should be con-sidered cold enough as a storage temperature.The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior tem-perature:– Ambient temperature;– Quantity and temperature of the food stored;– Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is leftopen.– A defect in the appliance.The temperature regulator setting may therefore need to be adjustedto suit the specific conditions.Recommended settings:Examples:Ambient temperature Temperature controller positionApprox. 10°C Range up to 1