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Maintenance and cleaning
Important: The freezer must be turned off at the mains before
maintaining or cleaning. It is recommended to clean and wipe
out the freezer after any spillage inside or outside the
appliance.
It is wise to defrost if the ice build up exceeds 6mm, otherwise
the efficiency of the freezer will reduce and the electricity
consumption will increase.
Caution: To avoid ‘ice burns’ do not touch ice with bare
skin
Unplug and remove the freezer contents.
Leave the door open until ice has melted. Alternatively, a bowl
of hot (not boiling) water placed on the shelf will hasten
defrosting. A plastic scraper may be used as an aid to
defrosting.
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Do not use electrical appliances such as heaters or hair
dryers to melt the ice.
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Do not use metal objects such as knives or skewers to chip
away the ice as these can damage the surface.
Finally, wipe the interior surfaces and door seal using a
teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda diluted in a pint of warm
water to remove any residues or odours.
Keep water away from the thermostat housing.
Keep the compressor motor (located at rear of casing) free
from dust to maintain optimum efficiency. Use a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner to remove the dust, taking care not to damage
the pipes and wiring.
The external casing can be cleaned with warm soapy water
and protected by polish. Do not use scouring powders which
can scratch the surface.
Note: If leaving the freezer unused for a prolonged period,
unplug from mains, defrost, wipe dry and leave the door open.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Appliance does not run
No power
Check power is switched ON
Faulty fuse
Check fuse in plug
Thermostat setting too low
Turn thermostat setting higher
Freezer is not cold enough
Door is open for too long
Do not open door needlessly
Located too near a heat source
Relocate appliance
Inadequate airflow around appliance
See Figure 5
Abnormal noise and vibration
Appliance not level
Choose a level surface
Cooling tubes touching cabinet or other parts
Carefully ease away tubes from other parts
Troubleshooting
Controls
Using the freezer
Switching on
Plug the freezer into a nearby power socket and switch on. A
humming from the compressor will indicate that the freezer is
running.
Temperature control
Turn the thermostat control to Normal position on the dial and
leave the freezer running with the door closed for
approximately 2 hours. This will allow the inside temperature to
stabilise.
If you wish to decrease the temperature inside the freezer, turn
the thermostat control towards Max position on the dial.
Note: The setting on the thermostat control is dependent upon
room temperature and the external temperature.
Notes on operation
During normal operation the following noises may be heard:
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Stifled murmur from compressor when it is working.
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Soft gurgling from the coolant flowing through the cooling
system.
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Click from the thermostat switching on and off.
The freezer is capable of producing very cold temperatures
which may cause injury if safety precautions are not observed:
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Do not attempt to freeze carbonated drinks such as fizzy
pop, mineral water, champagne etc. as the bottles may
break when frozen. Drinks in PEP plastic bottles must not
be frozen.
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The freezer must only be used for the storing of edible
foodstuffs.
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Frozen food that has thawed should not be re-frozen.
Food which has been purchased frozen should be kept in its
original packaging. Maximum storage times and expiry dates
are usually given on the food packaging.
IMPORTANT
Do not re-freeze food that has thawed or partially thawed.
When cooking food you must ensure it has thoroughly thawed,
this is especially important for poultry and sea food.
Note: It is advisable to place a freezer thermometer (not
supplied) inside the freezer to check that the temperature is
maintained at –18°C to –20°C.
