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How to use your new Chest Freezer Model MCF98 - MCF145 - MCF205
2 GETTINGTO TOKNOW KNOWYOUR YOURCHEST CHEST FREEZER FREEZER GETTING Location Before use Please read all instructions carefully before using your new Fridgemaster Chest Freezer. For indoor and domestic use only. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. FREEZER CHEST LID and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16ºC and 32ºC. Avoid locating your Chest Freezer near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight.
3 USING USINGYOUR YOURCHEST CHESTFREEZER FREEZER Operating instructions Switching on your Freezer 1 As soon as the Freezer is plugged in the Orange power light, on the control panel, will glow. 2 Allow 24 hours for the Chest Freezer to reach the set temperature, see adjusting the temperature. Adjusting the temperature The internal temperature of your appliance is controlled by a Thermostat.
4 USING YOUR CHEST FREEZER Shopping for frozen foods To Thaw Your Freezer is 4 star 1 Cover food loosely. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as ‘Best Before’, on the front of the packaging. Check the freezer temperature Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods.
5 USING YOUR CHEST FREEZER Preparations for freezing • • • • Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food in a fridge before freezing if possible. Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it. Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the Freezer. • polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminium foil (heavy grade only, if in doubt, double wrap).
6 MAINTENANCE Defrosting Cleaning inside the Freezer After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas, for example, on the sides and just below the lid. As a temporary measure, this frost should be scraped aw ay using a plastic scraper. NEVER use metal or sharp instruments. and remove the Move existing foods to one side of the cabinet, scrape frost, then move your foods back in order to gain a ccess to the other side.
7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE Moving your Freezer Location Do not locate your Freezer near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight . Levelling the Freezer Make sure the Freezer is level. If the Freezer is not level, the lid and magnetic seal alignments will be Do not turn on the Freezer for 2 Hours After the Freezer is in place it needs to be left for 2 hours. The coolant Installation Warning - do not cover or block vents or grilles of your appliance.
8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disposal Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.
9 SAFETY Locks If your refrigerator is fitted with a lock, to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance. If disposing of an old refrigerator, break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard. The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully.
10 SAFETY Safety and warning information Important information when using the appliance Before you switch ON the appliance • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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