1t is most important that this instruction hook should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Freezer Warnings THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
Contents Page 6 Page 7 Page 9 Page 12 Page 15 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Getting to know your machine Installation Using your machine Looking after your machine Door reversal Servicing GAUSSIAN guarantee GAUSSIAN 5 year cover F Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ sightly from those shown in this booklet.
Getting to know your machine A. Freezer controls (Fig. 1) Incorporates a fast freeze switch and light (A & B), mains-on indicator light (C), temperature warning light (D) and ‘thermostat knob (E). B. Four star freezer compartment The freezer is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen foods marked with the up to 3 months, and for freezing fresh foods. €. Produce storage guide Quick, easy to read guide to ald the user with recommended storage times for frozen foods. D.
Installation Warning If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the door, please ensure that this is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped suite. Depending upon the position which you choose for your freezer, it may be preferable to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this refer to the door reversal instructions on page 15. For the freezer to work efficiently it should be located away from heat sources e.
The electrical connections WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any ability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. The cut off plug should be disposed of to prevent the hazard of electric shocks in ease it should be plugged into 2 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.
Using your machine Before Using: Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water and a little bicarbonate of soda {one teaspoonful to 1.2 realities pints water). Do not use soap or detergent as the small might Anger. Dry thoroughly.
Frozen food storage Your freezer has the following storage capacity: Net storage volume: 104 liters. We advise you to run your new freezer for a day before storing frozen foods. Freezing fresh foods In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10kg (22lbs). Slide the fast freeze switch (A} to the left to position «S» about 2-3 hours before you want to freeze your food. The fast freeze light will come on (B).
Tce making Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube compartment, and place it in the freezer. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length, Thawing Deep frozen or frozen foods, prier to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this case rooking will take longer. Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten ag soon as possible or thrown away.
Looking after your machine Defrosting The freezer will become progressively covered with frost. This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents the cold from reaching the food, should be removed whenever the frost exceeds Smm (1/4 inch). NEVER USE A SHARP METAL TOOL TO SCRAPE OFF FROST FROM THE INTERIOR AS YOU COULD DAMAGE IT. The frost should be removed with the special plastic serape provided.
‘When defrosting is completed, dry the freezer thoroughly. Hoke once again the plastic serape in the appropriate seating on the basket (fig. 4). Replace the plug in the socket, and after letting the appliance run until the warning light switches off, replace the previously removed food.
Cleaning The most suitable time to clean your freezer would be after defrosting before turning the appliance back on again. Clean out the interior with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda (1 teaspoon to 600ml/1 pint of water). NEVER USE DETERGENTS, OR ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING MATERIALS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACES AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
Door reversal BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW FOR REVERSING THE DOOR HINGE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT, SWITCH THE FREEZER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE WALL SOCKET (Fig. 5). 1 Gently lay the freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 58em (28 inches) of packing. 2 Remove the bottom door hinge 3 Remove the freezer door by opening it and pulling it gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge pin (3).
Adjusting the worktop In its standard position, the worktop is aliened with the freezer door. However, it is adjustable so that you ean realign the worktop to suit your own needs. To do this proceed as follows: 1 Remove the two screws (A Fig. 6) securing the worktop at the rear. 2 Push it forward to the required position and then refit the two fixing screws.
Servicing If, having followed these instructions carefully, your machine fails to work properly, contact your local Gaussian Service Network whose details can be found under «Z» in your local telephone directory. Before you do that though it is worth making a few simple checks yourself. Is the plug firmly connected to the wall socket and the socket switched on? Check the power supply by plugging in another appliance. Check that there is not a power failure. Switch on the house lights.
Peace of mind for twelve months TETANUS STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any way diminished by the return of this guarantee card.
or five years GAUSSIAN 5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS For a once only payment you can extend your Standard Guarantee to 5 years. All the conditions and exclusions of the Standard Guarantee apply. Notes 1. Products supplied as second, refurbished, damaged or shop-soiled are not eligible for Gaussian 5 Year Cover. 2. The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue of our having done so, nullify the exclusions. 3.