818 36 23-02/7 21ALARM OFF buttonWith the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signalcan be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning whensorting in or out, the food to be chilled or frozen.When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, ifthe ALARM OFF button is activated, the temperature display will showthe warmest temperature the frozen food has reached.Prior to Initial Start-Up1 Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes ifwas transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance mustbe left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This isnecessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwisethe compressor may be damaged.0 1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initialstart-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").2. The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chap-ter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Careshould be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency avail-able correspond with the appliance’s rating plate.3. Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance.4. Place the cold accumulation block into a drawer only after the optimalstorage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and allow to freeze.5. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the freezer tray orat the front of the upper drawer.6. Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g.after cleaning the appliance.