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30302006GB.fm Page 14 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use For best use of your appliance, carefully read the user handbook which contains a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly.
0302006GB.fm Page 15 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.
30302006GB.fm Page 16 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. Switching on the freezer for the first time • There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the thermostat because the appliance is already factory set. • Plug in the appliance. • The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs.
30302006GB.fm Page 17 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM Tips for freezing and storing fresh food. • Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food. • Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.
30302006GB.fm Page 18 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM Removing the baskets • Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Drawers (except the bottom drawer), runners and the white grid (if provided) may be removed in order to obtain increased storage space (Fig.1) Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit (if present) indicated on the side walls of the appliance. Fig. 1 Compartment Use this compartment only for making ice cubes and storing ice packs, as shown in Fig.
30302006GB.fm Page 19 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. For electronic models, first press the on/off button and then unplug the the appliance. Defrost the freezer once or twice a year, or when the formation of ice on the refrigeration grilles is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the grilles.
30302006GB.fm Page 20 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. •Is there a power failure? •Is the main power switch on? •Has the fuse blown? •Is the thermostat setting correct? •Was the appliance switched on correctly? 2. Excessive frost build-up. •Has the defrost water drain been positioned correctly? •Is the door shut properly? 3. The yellow, red and green leds do not light up. Perform the checks for point 1, and then: •Contact After-sales Service.
30302006GB.fm Page 21 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM INSTALLATION • Install the freezer away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. • If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: • 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; • 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves.
30302006GB.fm Page 22 Tuesday, March 27, 2007 10:22 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
