[. . . ] Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning! [. . . ] The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the COOLMATIC button again. This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday period (e. Press continuosly button (C) until the letter "H" (Holiday) appears on the temperature indicator. the temperature indicator can modify the displayed temperature up to +8°C , 1° at a tim. now the refrigerator is in the "holiday" function in the energy-saving mode. The glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartment should always remain in position, to ensure fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and remoD338 ved. Adjustment for tall goods: Remove the front half of the two-part vario glass storage shelf and insert it at a different level. Space is thus gained for storage of tall goods on the underlying storage shelf. The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. There is an adjustable air grille in front of the shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartments. With the ventilation slots open, more air circulation results in a lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments. When the ventilation slots are closed, the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer. Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways. To change the position of the storage box; lift the shelf compartment with the box upwards and out of the holders in the door and remove the retaining bracket out of the guide under the shelf compartment. Reverse the above operation to insert the shelf at a different height. Do not store warm food or evaporating liquide in the refrigeator · Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. ⷠPosition food so that air can circuiate freely round it. Useful hints: Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer(s)For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. ⷠWhen the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the freezer temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature). In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by several hours. [. . . ] Before cleaning switch the appliance offand rem ve the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. [. . . ]