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OPERATION
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
linger. Dry thoroughly.
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 ÇOÈ position, to start the
appliance. Temperature adjustment is obtained by
turning the thermostat knob to the required setting. A
medium setting of between 2-4 is generally the most
suitable. However, the thermostat knob setting
should be adjusted depending on the temperature
required inside the appliance. This, in turn, depends
on a number of factors such as the ambient
temperature, the number of times the door is
opened, the quantity of food stored and the location
of the appliance. Turn the knob clockwise, to higher
numbers, to obtain a lower temperature, or
anticlockwise if a higher temperature is required.
Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible
that because a very low temperature has been
selected, the motor is working continuously, which
prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should
be selected on the thermostat and you should notice
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is
correct.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number, however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.
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. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it
must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed
the storage times indicated.
Do not open the freezer door too often and do not
leave open longer than necessary.
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the same thermostat which controls the temperature
within the fridge. Normally, it is not necessary to
adjust the thermostat setting when freezing fresh
food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 4.5 kg.
Place food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer as
this is the coldest part.
The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best
quality.
The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
quickly.
Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal. Stick a label on each pack
showing the contents and date of freezing. This
makes it easy to check storage times.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the
freezer next to food which is already frozen as this
could cause the temperature of the frozen food to
rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
Important
In the event of a power cut if you do not open the
door the food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.
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Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Freezer
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost.
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
out.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
- Turn the thermostat dial to the ÇOFFÈ position
(O) or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool,dry place.
- Leave the door open.
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat to a functioning position.
- After letting the appliance run for a least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period. A temperature rise of
the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-
freeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you.
Ice-cream
: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables:
if soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & Cakes
: can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish
: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes
: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat:
can be re-frozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints
: should be cooked and can then be re-
frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken
: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
cooked dish.
