IKEA Refrigerator User Manual

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ENGLISH 7Operation of the refrigerator and freezercompartment• Use the thermostat knob to adjust thetemperature of the refrigerator compartment (orboth compartments, depending on the model), asshown in figure 1. Move the knob to theposition to switch the whole appliance off.Note: The ambient temperature, frequency of dooropening and position of the appliance can affectthe temperatures inside the two compartments.These factors must be taken into considerationwhen setting the thermostat.Thermostat control knobLight buttonThermostat position setting notchLED bulb (see instructions near the LED bulb)Thermostat on 1/MIN: Low refrigeration levelThermostat on 3-5/MED: Medium refrigerationThermostat on 7/MAX: Maximum refrigerationThermostat on : Both refrigeration andillumination are switched off.To remove the light bulb turn anticlockwise asshown in figure 1.Changing ledTo replace LED lighting, contact the After-SalesService for assistance.LED lights last longer than normal bulbs, theyilluminate better and are more environmentallyfriendly.Refrigerator compartmentRefrigerator compartment defrosting is completelyautomatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall insidethe refrigerator compartment indicate that theautomatic defrost phase is in progress. The defrostwater is automatically run into a drain hole andcollected in a container, where it evaporates.Caution! The refrigerator accessories must notbe placed in a dishwasher.Freezer compartmentThis appliance is a refrigerator with a < starrating freezer compartment. Packed frozen foodscan be stored for the period indicated on thepacking. Fresh food can also be frozen, ensuringthat any contact with already frozen food isavoided. The quantity of fresh food that can befrozen in a 24 hour period is given on the ratingplate. Re-freezing of partially defrosted food is notrecommended. This food should be consumedwithin 24 hours. For further information on freezingfresh food, refer to the quick guide.Freezing fresh foodPlace the fresh food to be frozen inside the freezercompartment. Avoid direct contact with alreadyfrozen food. To freeze the quantity of food shownon the serial tag, remove the top drawer and placethe food directly on the rack.Making ice cubesFill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water andplace in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharpor pointed objects to detach the tray.DCBAD A C Bfig. 1Daily useConnect the appliance to the mains power supply.The ideal temperatures for preserving food havealready been set at the factory (3-5/MED).Note: After switching the appliance on, it will benecessary to wait for 2 to 3 hours before atemperature suitable for a standard appliance loadis reached.First use