DE DIETRICH DKP844 - Manual (Page 8)

Use of the freezer compartment
The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.
The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C
and -24°C.
We suggest setting the knob to the middle position
to obtain an internal temperature of approximately
-18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and
conservation of the frozen foods.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first starting the
temperature displayed can not correspond to the
setting temperature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is lower than the
setting temperature.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature displayed and
temperature setting is normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been selected
- the door has been left open for a long time
- warm food has been placed in the compartment
Difference until 5°C inside the compartment are
quite normal.
During normal functioning the indicator shows the
warmest temperature inside the freezer.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest
setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal
operating position.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the
last one at the bottom) and place food on cooling
shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated
on the side of the upper section (where applicable).
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the Freezer
compartment (for example due to an power failure) is
indicated by:
• sounding of buzzer
• flashing
• blinking
• backlight switches on
You can press the Alarm reset switch to deactivate the
alarm and the warmest reached temperature in the
compartment appears on Freezer temperature indicator
for some seconds. If the Freezer temperature is still
higher than threshold keeps on
If the Alarm is active but the Freezer temperature has
decreased under the threshold :
• the acoustic signal shuts off
• flashing
• blinking
• backlight keeps on
You can press the Alarm reset switch to deactivate the
alarm.
When normal conditions are restored:
• the acoustic signal shuts off
• switches off
• becomes steady
• backlight switches off
System stores the warmest reached temperature which
remains in memory if a power off happens.
Compartment alarm
When the Bottom compartment alarm indicator
and/or the Top compartment alarm indicator
appear, an error in the functioning of the
compartment has occurred; call your service
representative.
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