Operating instructions

MAINTENANCE
Defrosting
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 away using a plastic scraper. NEVER use metal or sharp instruments.
Move existing foods to one side of the cabinet, scrape
and remove the
frost, then move your foods back in order to gain a ccess to the other side.
Complete defrosting will however, become necessary, approximately twice
per year, or if the frost layer exceeds 2-5cm (1-2”) to maintain the
running times and costly energy consumption.
This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away, or
if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the
stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
Cleaning inside the Freezer
You should clean the Freezer internally with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’
sponge or cloth. Wipe the Freezer dry before replacing the basket.
Cleaning the outside of the Freezer
Use standard furniture polish to clean the Freezer exterior. Make sure that
the Lid is closed, to prevent polish getting on the magnetic lid seal or
inside.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Freezer and the adjacent
components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Troubleshooting
Power cut
If you have a freezer thermometer, place it in the Freezer where you can
get easy access to it to read when the power returns. If the internal
temperature is -18°C or less when the power returns, your food is safe.
The food
in your Freezer will remain frozen for approx 12 hours with the
lid closed. If you know the power is going to be cut, turn the thermostat
to MAX 24 hours before, this will make the Freezer colder than
normal. If there is no warning, turn the thermostat to MAX after the
power cut. Don’t open the lid more than necessary.
The Freezer is particularly cold
You may have accidentally turned the thermostat to Max.
The Freezer is particularly warm
The compressor may not be working. Turn the thermostat to Max . If
there is no humming noise, it is not working.
Call your Customer Service Department.
The Freezer is not working
Check it is plugged in and switched on. Check that the fuse in the plug
has not blown. Plug in another appliance, such as a lamp, to see if the
socket is working.
Condensation appears on the outside of the Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature or by being placed
the problem continues call your Customer Service Department.
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leave the lid open. Ideally the frozen food should be put into another
several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or
blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2 Scrape away as much frost buildup as possible using a plastic scraper.
Thawing of the remainder can be speeded up by placing bowls of hot
water inside the cabinet and closing the lid. As the solid frost loosens,
prize it away with a plastic scraper.
3 When defrosting is completed,clean your Chest Freezer as
described in ‘Cleaning inside the Freezer’
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efficiency of the Freezer. Excessive frost build up results in increased
Take out the frozen food, turn the Freezer off at the mains supply and
Freezer or refrigerator. If this is not possible wrap the food, firstly in
in a location without a dampcourse. Wipe off any residue of moisture. If