8 refrigerator and freezer operation Simpson Refrigeration
The refrigerator transfers heat from food placed inside the appliance
to the outside air.
This process makes the rear, the sides and the area
adjacent to the doors, particularly at initial start up, feel
warm. This is normal.
There is a cooling coil located behind the rear wall of the cabinet.
This coil cools and removes moisture from the air. A fan then
circulates cold, dry air throughout the cabinet.
This air circulation means that foods are refrigerated far more quickly
than in refrigerators where the air remains relatively static.
Avoid placing food against air outlets as this will affect
air circulation.
A light frosting will occasionally occur on the cold interior of the
freezer when the door is opened frequently. This is normal and will
disappear after a few days in most climates.
Make sure you fully close the freezer door after you load or remove
food. If the door is left partly open, a heavy frost will coat the inside of
the freezer. If a frost develops, remove it. Take care to properly close
the door and the frost will not reoccur. If the food is placed forward
of the ribs on the bottom of the freezer, it will keep the door open.
Ensure that all food is stored behind the ribs.
Your new energy efficient appliance uses a high-speed compressor and
other energy efficient components that may produce different noises
to your old appliance.
These sounds are normal and include:
• compressor running noise.
• air movement noise from the small fan motor.
• occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.
• a popping noise, heard during automatic defrosting.
• a clicking noise, just prior to the compressor starting up.
These noises are normal and not cause for alarm.
Further details can be found on page 13.
Set the temperature by using the main temperature controls at the
rear of the refrigerator compartment. When you first start your
refrigerator, set both refrigerator and freezer controls to MID. The
refrigerator temperature control is affected by altitude and it is
recommended that it be set warmer to compensate. e.g. at 1000
metres above sea level set the refrigerator temperature control
to one setting warmer than MID.
A good indication of optimal freezer temperature is ice cream
that is frozen, but still soft enough for easy scooping.
For the fridge compartment, we recommend using drinking water
and simply adjusting the fridge controls until the water is at your
ideal temperature.
To change settings. When you change temperature settings, make small
adjustments and wait 24 hours before assessing whether you need to
make any further changes.
Side by Side temperature control
Adjusting the refrigerator temperature – side by side model
1. Select the refrigerator control (right knob).
2. Rotate the knob clockwise to set colder.
3. Rotate the knob anti-clockwise to set less cold.
Adjusting the freezer temperature – Side by Side model
1. Select the freezer control (left knob).
2. Rotate the knob clockwise to set colder.
3. Rotate the knob anti-clockwise to set less cold.
Refrigerator and freezer operation Controlling the temperature
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