INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE FREEZER SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO USE THE FREEZER HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 12
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER • Your new appliance is a freezer designed exclusively for domestic use. To get the most out of your freezer, please read the instructions carefully. These contain a description of your appliance as well as useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking the freezer, make sure that the door shuts properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. 2.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Only use the freezer for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. • Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer: risk of bursting. • Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. • Do not allow children to play or hide inside the freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside and suffocating.
Freezing The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance date plate. For optimum appliance performance, press the fast freeze button, if present, (until the yellow led light up) 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. Place food to be frozen in the compartments for freezing (see enclosed product sheet). After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient; After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function.
Classification of frozen foods Put the frozen products into the freezer and classify them. The storage date should be indicated on the packs, to allow use within expiry dates. Advice for storing frozen food When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
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, turn the knob to OFF/●. 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.
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. Notes: • The front edge of the appliance may be hot.
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. • Install the refrigerator in a dry, well-ventilated place.
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.
