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User guide
Before operating
Final Check
Before you start using the appliance check
that:
1. The front legs have been adjusted for
perfect levelling.
2. The interior is dry and that air can circulate
freely at the back of the appliance.
3. The interior is clean as recommended
under the "Cleaning and care" section.
4. The plug has been inserted into the wall
socket and the electricity is switched on.
When the door is open the interior light will be
switched on.
And note that:
5. You will hear a noise as the compressor
starts. The liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also make some
noise, whether the compressor is running or
not. This is quite normal.
6. The top of the cabinet may be slightly
currugated which is quite normal due to the
manufacturing process used; it is not a
defect.
7. We recommend setting the thermostat
control midway and monitor the temperature
to ensure that the appliance maintains the
desired storage temperatures (see the
"Temperature Control and Adjustment"
section).
8. Do not load the appliance immediately after
it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage
temperature has been reached. We
recommend checking the temperature with an
accurate thermometer (see the "Temperature
Control and Adjustment" section).
Storing frozen food
Your freezer is suitable for the long-term
storage of commercially frozen food and also
can be used to freeze and store fresh food.
If there is an electrical cut, do not open the
door. Frozen food should not be affected if the
electrical cut lasts for less than 18 hrs. If the
electrical cut is longer, then the food should
be checked and either eaten immediately or
cooked and then re-frozen.
Freezing fresh food
Please observe the following instructions to
obtain the best results.
Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one
time. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the core as
quickly as possible.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your
appliance in 24 h.
Placing warm food in the freezer compartment
causes the compressor to operate continously
until the food is frozen solid. This can
temporarily lead to excessive cooling of the
refrigeration compartment.
When freezing fresh food, keep the
thermostat control at the medium position.
Small quantities of food up to 1/2 kg (1 lb) can
be frozen without adjusting the thermostat
control.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place
it in the freezer. Loosen frozen trays with a
spoon handle or a similar instrument; never
use sharp-edged objects such as knives or
forks.
Defrosting
A) Fridge compartment
The fridge compartment defrosts
automatically. The defrost water runs to the
drain tube via a collection container at the
back of the appliance (Fig. 6).
During defrosting, water droplets may form at
the back of the fridge compartment where a
concealed evaporator is located. Some
droplets may remain on the liner and refreeze
when defrosting is completed. Do not use
pointed or sharp-edged objects such as
knives or forks to remove the droplets which
have refrozen.
If, at any time, the thawed water is not drained
from the collection channel, check that no
food particles have blocked the drain tube.
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