The correct temperature
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Bacteria will cause food
which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these bacteria. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for long periods, a temperature of
-18°C is required. At this temperature
the growth of bacteria is generally
halted. As soon as the temperature
rises above -10°C, the bacteria
become active in the food again so it
cannot be kept as long. For this reason,
partially defrosted or defrosted food
must not be re-frozen. Food may be re-
frozen once it has been cooked, as the
high temperatures achieved when
cooking destroy most bacteria.
The temperature in the refrigeration
appliance will rise:
- The more often the appliance door is
opened and the longer it is kept
open.
- The more food is stored in it.
- The warmer the food is which is
being put into it.
- The higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the refrigeration
appliance. This refrigeration
appliance is designed for use within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
Setting the temperature
Touch the sensor control to set the
temperature.
The previously set temperature will
appear.
Use the and sensor controls to
set the temperature. Keeping your
fingers on the sensor controls
changes the temperature
continuously.
Confirm the temperature setting
withOK or wait approx. 8seconds
after the last touch of the sensor
control. The temperature will then be
automatically adopted.
Tip: The newly set temperature can also
be confirmed and adopted by closing
the appliance door.
The temperature display always shows
the required temperature.
If you have adjusted the temperature,
wait for approx. 6hours if the
refrigeration appliance is not very full
and for approx. 24hours if the
refrigeration appliance is full before
checking the temperature display. It will
take this long for the appliance to give
an accurate reading.
If, after this time, the temperature is
still too high or too low, you will need
to adjust it again.