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If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the
assistance of authorised service staff.
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which
could cause rust.
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor
may not start immediately when the current is re-
connected. This is quite normal.
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR
BREAKDOWN
The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not
exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage
to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during
this period.
If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will
reduce the hold-over time.
After the breakdown period you are recommended to
check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to
thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out. 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:
ie. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
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.
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Freezer not cold
Green light not on
Plug not connected correctly
Check plug and socket
Defect in switch or fuse
Check fuse, call electrician
Power failure
Wait until current returns
Green light on
Fresh food recently placed in freezer
Wait a couple of hours
Lid open too long
Wait a couple of hours
Green light on,
Thermostat set too warm
Set thermostat colder
Lot of frost and ice formed
Defrost freezer
Too much frost
Lid does not close
Lid in contact with
Re-arrange goods,
formed
completely
goods in freezer
check that lid closes correctly
Lot of moisture in the room
Moisture from washing machine,
Move freezer to a room with less
tumble-dryer, etc.
moisture, or air regularly
Goods packed poorly
Lot of moisture from goods
Re-pack goods, see under How to use
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