CONTENTS Warnings . . . page 3 Conservation page 4 Installation page 5 Positioning page 5 The electrical connections page 6 Door reversal directions . o page 7 Your appliance page 8§ {operation page 9 Freezer controls . . page 9 Temperature control page 9 Freezing fresh food .
WARNINGS IT 18 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, 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 sources of heat.
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 “Dewy reversal directions” paragraph. Positioning For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be located away from heat sources, eg.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate, located inside the cabinet. For your convenience, this appliance comes complete with either a molded-on or re-wire able 13 amp (BS1363) plug, protected by a 13 amp PASTA approved (BS1362) fuse.
Door reversal directions (g, 3) Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. To carry out this reversal go through the following steps: Gently lay the freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-8 inches) of packing. Remove the bottom door hinge (5).
YOUR APPLIANCE A Freezer controls B Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods) and produce storage card (write windpipe off card for recording what has been stored in the freezer and when) C Frozen food storage D Freezing fresh foods
OPERATION Freezer Controls (Fig. 4) Al DTN A Fast freeze switch B Fast freeze light (yellow) € Mains-on light (green) Start your appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (C-Fig. 4) will light up to show that the appliance is on. Temperature control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet (E-Fig. 4).
Frozen food storage ‘When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to yun your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many preparedness 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. The following tips should help you 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 freezer as short as possible.
Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4", During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs, However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner Yer, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.
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 (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 Force Cert re, check the following points: The appliance does not work... Check that: W There is power at the socket. ® Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. ® The fuse has not blown. & The air circulation passages are not covered. 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.