4Zanussi 818 18 83-02/9Before use GBPosition and clean the cabinet as explained in thesection "Installation".Before inserting the power plug into theoutlet and switching on the cabinet forthe first time, leave it standing uprightfor about 4 hours. Otherwise thecompressor may sustain damage. Thistime will allow the oil sufficient time toreturn to the compressor.Using the freezer GBTo start the freezer and set thecorrect temperatureTurn the thermostat control to the desired position.1 : The lowest position of the thermostat controlresults in the highest temperature inside the cabinet.6 : The highest position of the thermostat controlresults in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet.0 : Switched off.Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hourswhenever the temperature setting is changed. Thiswill allow the temperature to stabilise inside thecabinet.Temperature inside the freezerTo ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, besure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°Cor below. Please note, however, that the energyconsumption increases as the temperature decreases.Switching offSet the thermostat control to the "0" position.Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket.Alarms and other featuresTemperature alarmA red warning light will glow if it is warmer thanthe set temperature.FreezingPress the fast-freezing button approx. 24 hours priorto placing the food in the freezer.You need not press the fast-freezing button whenfreezing smaller quantities of food during any24-hour period.Press the fast-freezing button to switch offfast-freezing again about 24 hours after placing thefood in the freezer.The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long asthe fast-freezing button is engaged.