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40058-gb.fm5 Page 12 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM BEFORE USING THE FREEZER • Your new appliance is a freezer designed exclusively for domestic use. To get the most out of your appliance, please read the instructions carefully. These contain a description of your appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking the appliance, check for damage and make sure that the doors shut properly.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 13 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER This freezer can be used to store already frozen food and to freeze fresh food. The appliance data plate indicates the amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours. The freezer operates at ambient temperatures between +10° C and +32° C. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16° C and +32° C.
0058-gb.fm5 Page 14 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER Tips for freezing and storing fresh food Wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. • Foodstuffs (except meat, see below) must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 15 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER Advice for storing frozen food When purchasing frozen food products: • ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and thawing may have already begun. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 16 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm. If possible, defrost the freezer compartment when it is nearly empty.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 17 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working properly. • Is there a power failure? • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? • Has the fuse blown? • Is the power cord in perfect condition? • Is the thermostat set to ●? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. • Are the doors closed properly? • Is the appliance installed near a heat source? • Is the thermostat setting correct? • Are the air circulation vents blocked? 3.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 18 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM INSTALLATION • • • • • Install the appliance away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be observed: - 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves - 3 cm from electric stoves.
40058-gb.fm5 Page 19 Monday, October 9, 2000 5:54 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”) 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. 2.
