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Safety Warnings

For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the 

safety precautions listed below.
•  Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
•  Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
•  Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.
•  Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other 

than those recommended by the manufacturer.

•  Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the freezer, unless 

they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

•  If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a 

qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

•  Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as 

refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.

•  Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
•  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration 

circuits which are accessible to the user).

•  The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
•  This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory or 

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given 

supervision or instructions concerning the use of the freezer by a person responsible for 

their safety.

•  If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of 

reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.

•  Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the unit.
•  Do not store bottles or glass containers in the unit. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy 

drinks) which may break the bottle and damage the unit.

WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO 

CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.

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Summary of Contents for CUF50W10

Page 1: ...UNDERCOUNTER FREEZER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CUF50W10 CUF50W10_IB_final110310 indd 1 10 03 2011 2 30 PM ...

Page 2: ... Fast Freezing 8 Noises Inside the Unit 8 Shopping for Frozen Foods 9 Preparations for Freezing 9 Defrosting Frozen Food 10 Cleaning 11 Defrosting 11 Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit 11 Cleaning Tips 11 Maintenance 12 Care When Handling Moving the Unit 12 Servicing 12 Switching Off for Long Periods of Time 12 Disposal 12 Specification 13 Safety Warnings 14 CUF50W10_IB_final110310...

Page 3: ...struction Manual P N CUF50W10 002 Thank youfor purchasing your new Currys Essentials Freezer We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmast...

Page 4: ... a garage or outdoor installation Do not drape the unit with any covering When installing the unit ensure that 2 cm of free space is left at both sides and 3 cm at the rear of the unit The door can be opened to the right or the left depending on what better suits the location Please ensure there is adequate space for the door to fully open Reversing the Door Swing Tools required Phillips style scr...

Page 5: ...on the opposite side 5 Slide the door back on to the top hinge Screw the bottom hinge into place on the new side 6 Check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge Re adjust the levelling feet 2 Remove the screws and hinge bracket from the base CUF50W10_IB_final110310 indd 5 10 03 2011 2 31 PM ...

Page 6: ...n the unit Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section Before Using Your Unit Before placing any food in your unit turn it on and wait for 24 hours to make sure it is working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature Your unit should not be overfilled Before Plugging in YOU MUST Check that you have a socket w...

Page 7: ...7 Product Overview Freezer Drawers Thermostat Control Dial at the rear Levelling Feet Ice Tray Plastic Scraper CUF50W10_IB_final110310 indd 7 10 03 2011 2 31 PM ...

Page 8: ...unit should be between 18 C or lower Adjusting the Temperature The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat The recommended position is between 1 to 4 for colder working environments i e during winter and between 5 to 6 for hotter environments Please adjusted according to the environment Fast Freezing Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible Setting position 7 make...

Page 9: ...to cook the food before freezing it Don t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer Use special freezer bags freezer film polythene bags plastic containers and aluminium foil heavy duty grade only If in doubt double wrap your food Don t use aluminium foil for acidic foods e g citrus fruits Don t use thin cling film glass or used food containers witho...

Page 10: ...g particularly with meat These crystals indicate that the food has not fully defrosted 4 Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting 5 Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting To avoid bacterial build up only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards Never refreeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again to kill off harmful bacteria Never re f...

Page 11: ...ng a bowl of hot water inside the unit and closing the door As the solid frost loosens scrap it away with the plastic scraper and remove 3 When defrosting is complete clean your unit s interior and exterior Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit Remove all the drawers before cleaning Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water usi...

Page 12: ... disconnect it from the mains supply empty all food and clean the appliance leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells Disposal Old units still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again The refrigerant used in your unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures Ensure th...

Page 13: ...lume 75L Defrosting Type Manual Defrost Storage Temperature 18 C Energy Consumption 0 605kWh 24h Energy Grading A Temperature Rise 16 5hr Freezing Capacity 4 0kg 24h Rated Voltage 230V Rated Current 0 7A Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice CUF50W10_IB_final110310 indd 13 10 03 2011 2 31 PM ...

Page 14: ...g children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit Do not damage the refrigerant circuit applicable only for appliances with refrigeration circuits which are accessible to the user The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons This unit is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know...

Page 15: ...d in an organised way If food is not stored in an organised way searching for an item will mean the door is open for longer Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the unit Placing hot food in the unit will cause the compressor to run for a long time as the unit will have to work harder to lower the temperature Store food covered or packaged The evaporation or condensation of...

Page 16: ...ronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product Visit Partmaster co uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories With over 1 million spares and accessories avail...

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