Iarp F 500, Installation And Use Manual

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SETTING UP THE APPLIANCE
Before starting the appliance, follow the installation
instructions (see “
Safety
” and “
Installation
”).
Cooler - Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that
the internal light illuminates. Turn the temperature
adjustment knob “
A
” to an average value. After a few
hours you will be able to put food in the cooler.
Freezer - Once the appliance has been connected to
the power source, the green C and red B lights will turn
on. Turn the temperature adjustment knob A to the fast
freeze position E ( Super setting) (the yellow D light will
turn on). When the red B light turns off, change the
setting by turning the temperature adjustment knob (A) ,
from the fast freezing position E to the desired freezing
temperature. At this point the freezer can be used.
NOTICE: Use average temperature settings to
ensure optimum performance and to save energy.
Some models may not have all the functions
described.
EFFICIENT USAGE OF THE APPLIANCE
Tips on Freezing
Remember that you should never refreeze products
you have allowed to thaw, even if only partially. Once
thawed, cook the food, then either eat (within 24 hours)
or refreeze it.
Tips on Packaging
For the best storage and thawing, remember to freeze
small portions. This will ensure rapid and uniform
freezing. Mark package with a description of the
contents and the date it was frozen. Never freeze more
food than that allowed by the maximum freezing
capacity indicated on the data plate which is located on
the back of the freezer.
To freeze food, make sure that the red light is off. Then
place the food to be frozen into the freezer, making
sure that it is placed, to the furthest extent possible, in
direct contact with the side walls of the deepest part of
the freezer and not in contact with food that has already
been frozen. Proper storage depends on the speed at
which the food is frozen. For this reason, we
recommend that the switch should be turned to the
“
Super” E
(if present) setting 24 hours before the food
to be frozen is placed inside the freezer.
Avoid opening the appliance lid during the freezing
process. Placing substantial amounts of fresh food in
the appliance may temporarily raise the temperature
within the freezer (the red light may turn on). Since this
is a temporary situation, it will not compromise the
storage of the food that has already been frozen.
Attention: Do not forget to change the temperature
setting if you want to avoid useless wastes of energy.
In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open
the appliance lid. This will help maintain the
temperature inside the appliance, ensuring that the
goods are conserved for at least 20 hours.
Do not place full bottles in the freezer because liquids
increase in volume when they freeze and this could
cause the bottles to burst.
Tips on storage
Follow the instructions on the packages of frozen foods
scrupulously.
If none are provided, do not store the food for more than
3 months from the date of purchase.
When purchasing frozen food, make sure that they
have been stored at the proper temperature and that
the package is properly sealed. When purchasing
frozen foods, it is best to transport them in appropriate
containers to keep them cold and then place them in
the freezer immediately.
If the package is damp on the outside or is abnormally
swollen, it is likely that the package was stored at an
inadequate temperature and the food has deteriorated.
ENERGY SAVING
Install the Appliance Correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away
from sources of heat or direct sunlight, in a well-
ventilated room.
Correct Temperature Settings
Set the appliance temperature knob to one of the
medium settings. Very low temperatures will not only
consume a great deal of energy, but will neither
improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food.
Shut the lid
Open your appliance only when strictly necessary
–
every time you open the lid most of the cold air will be
lost. In order to restore the correct temperature, the
motor will have to run and consume energy.
Check the lid Seals
Keep the seals clean and pliable so that they fit closely
against the lid to ensure that no cold air is lost.
Avoid Frost Build-up
Remember to check the sides of the freezer for frost.
When the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer
immediately (See, "
Maintaining the Appliance ").
MAINTAINING THE APPLIANCE
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the
appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the
plug or turning off the general switch in your
home).
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
It is a good idea to remove the frost build up from the
inside of the appliance from time to time.
Make sure not to use pointed metal objects to do so as
this could result in piercing the refrigeration circuits,
causing irreparable damage to the appliance. Use the