CONTENTS Warnings L Conservation Installation Positioning Before using. The electrical connections Door reversal directions Appliance Operation Refrigerator/Freezer Starting-up and temperature regulation The freezer compartment Temperature control . . T Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing . . O Iee making Health and safety guidelines Fresh food refrigeration Positioning the door shelves . FE Cool check temperature guide . . . Defrosting L o Maintenance and cleaning . .
WARNINGS IT I8 MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK 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 GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS, 'THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
CONSERVATION In the interests of the Environment: When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer. Check with your local Council of Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling. This will help reduce the amount of CFC gas released into the atmosphere. Help to keep your country tidy — use authorized disposal sites for your old appliances. For maximum efficiency: Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
INSTALLATION Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE. Depending upon the position you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions on “Door reversal directions” paragraph. Positioning For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be located away from heat sources, eg.
The electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED, The manufacturer declines any liability 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. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shoes in case it should be plugged into a amp socket in another part of your home.
Door reversal directions (Fig. 4) Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 em (2-3 inches) of packing; Remove the plastic cover (6) (which clips in) masking the bottom hinge. Remove bottom hinge (1). Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (2) and remove the latter.
YOUR APPLIANCE T w1 > HT nut W 1SN Tee trays Shelf for freezing fresh foods Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods) Frozen food storage Dairy compartment (for dairy products to prevent tainting) Shelf with egg trays N T mini F T8 wean] G w H Salad crisper (tc keep fruit and vegetables Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat) G Can storage shelf H Bottle storage shelf 1.
OPERATION Refrigerator/Freezer Starting-up and temperature regulation Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, to be found on the upper right side of the inner liner, clockwise, from the «C» position, to start the appliance, Temperature adjustment is obtained by turning the thermostat knob to the required setting.
Frozen food storage If the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours with the thermostat control to the highest number before storing frozen food. Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward, The packs can be placed beside each other or on top of each other, You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food in the compartment as quickly as possible after purchase. Also ensure that the external packaging is intact.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many per-prepared food. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever.
Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor. Do not cover the shelves with any protective ‘material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them. To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints: Raw meat and poultry: wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper.
Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor, where it evaporates. important To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the center of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (Gml to 0.5 liter of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG? Before contacting your local Gaussian Service Fore Center, check the following points: 'The appliance does not work... Check that: W There is power at the socket. W Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. ® The fuse has not blown. ® The air crenelation passages are not covered, B The thermostat dial is in the correct position. Vibration or abnormal noises...
PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS Gaussian 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, ‘We, Gaussian Ltd, undertake that if, within twelve months of the date of the purchase, this GAUSSIAN appliance or any part thereof is proved io be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at its option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE f