CONTENTS Warnings . Conservation Installation Petitioning The electrical connections Door reversal directions Positioning the table top Your appliance Operation . Setting the temperature Health and safety guidelines Fresh food refrigeration Positioning the door shelf Drink dispenser . . . Cool check temperature guide . Defrosting Maintenance and ¢leaning . Internal cleaning, external cleaning When the appliance is not in use, changing the light bulb . What happens if something goes wrong? . .
WARNINGS IT IS 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 LEFT WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN GET T0 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. 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. Make sure that the door is closed properly. Do not position the appliance near to soirees of heat, Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be allowed to circulate.
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 which 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 fo work efficiently, it should be located away from heat sources, e.g.
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 despised of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a amp socket in another part of your home.
Door reversal directions (Fig. 8) Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket.
YOUR APPLIANCE Dairy compartment Shelf with egg trays ~ Drink dispenser Bottle storage shelf Salad drawers Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat) Cool check temperature guide Meat box Storage shelves Thermostat control
OPERATION Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one «OFF» (O) position.
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 one-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. The following tips should help vou to ensure that the food in your home is In as perfect condition as possible. ® Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
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 pastie, which may obstruct the air circulation through them.
Coot check temperature guide The guide consists of a2 temperature sensitive strip sealed in the shelf trim. ‘When the fridge is operating at the safe temperature to store food, the guide will appear black. If the temperature rises above this level the guide will show the words TOO WARM. The shelf with temperature guide mist be placed in the fridge according to the instructions located on the fridge wall and always ensure the guide is at the front.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal leaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of sea (3ml 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 Center, check the following points: The appliance does not work... Check that: ® There is power at the socket. & Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. ® The fuse has not blown. W The air circulation passages are not covered. w The thermostat dial is in the correct position. Vibration or abnormal noises..
PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTH 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.