It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of safety.
in the interests of the Environment: When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer: » Help to keep your country tidy use authored disposal sites for your old appliances = if you are discarding an old appliance that has airlock or catch on the door, you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside. Check with your locate Council or Environmental Health Office fo see if there are facilities in your area for re-cycling this appliance.
Safety Information Conservation Technical Specifications Installation Before Using Positioning Door Reversal Electrical Connections Your Appliance Thermostat Control Indicator Lights Basket Storage Cold Accumulation Blocks Using Your Appliance Freezing Fresh Food Frozen Food Storage Defrosting Health and Safety Guidelines Some simple Do's and Don'ts Maintenance and Gleaning internal and External Cleaning When the appliance is not in use Before Calling For Service Onyx Guarantee Conditions Service Centers 14
Before using Remove alt recurring tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda {(5ml to 0.5 liter of water} Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Oy thoroughly. Positioning When the freezer is sited in its chosen position, ensure that it is both level and stable and there is adequate ventilation to the back, sides and top of the freezer. For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be located away from heat sources, e.g.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate, located inside the cabinet For your convenience, this appliance comes complete with either a molded-on or re-wire able 13 amp {BS1363) plug, protected by a 13 amp PASTA approved (BS1362) fuse.
ABC D E A Green Indicator Light B Red Indicator Light c Yellow indicator Light Thermostat Contort The thermostat control dial is located in the table top on the appliance and regulates the temperature within the appliance. The freezers designed to produce a storage temperature of ~18°C {0°F) or colder. This will normally be achieved by muting the thermostat dial to the central position. MIN coin should be used to turn the thermostat dial.
Freezing fresh food {n any 24 hour period you can freeze up o a maximum fresh food. When you first start the freezer or after a period of non-use, turn the fast freeze switch on, by pushing to the right, 2-3 hours before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light illuminate. If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze switch should be activated about 24 hours before freezing fresh food. This time can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food to be frozen.
> O The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost, which should he removed on a regular basis using the special plastic scraper provided. During this operation, it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very thick, or exceeds 1/4", on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out, which is best carried out when the freezer is empty.
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many per-prepared foods. This, together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is more important than ever. The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible. » Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing ft in your freezer as soil as possible.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda {5 omit 0.5 tire of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL. External cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE. Before contacting your coal Service Center. please make the following checks, which may save you time, trouble and expense The appliance does not work... Check that » There is power at the socket » Ensure that there is not & power cut by checking the household lights * The fuse has not blown » The air circulation passages are not covered Other points to check...