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3gb33003.fm5 Page 5 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 AM BEFORE USING THE FREEZER Your new appliance is a freezer designed exclusively for domestic use. For best use of your appliance, please read the instructions and product description sheets carefully. These contain a description of your appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that the door shuts properly.
gb33003.fm5 Page 6 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 AM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER This freezer can be used to store already frozen food and to freeze fresh food. The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between +18°C and +43°C. Switching on the freezer for the first time There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the thermostat because it has already been factory-set. Plug in the appliance.
3gb33003.fm5 Page 7 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 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, freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food. Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.
3gb33003.fm5 Page 8 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 AM Removing the drawers Pull the drawers out as far as they come, then lift up slightly and remove. Note: Drawers and runners 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. Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 2/3 full and place it in the freezer compartment.
3gb33003.fm5 Page 9 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 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, push the on/off button before unplugging the appliance from the mains. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the racks is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the racks.
3gb33003.fm5 Page 10 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. Is there a power failure? Has the main switch been turned on? Has the fuse blown? Is the thermostat setting correct? Was the appliance switched on correctly? 2. Excessive frost forms inside the appliance. Has the defrost water drain been repositioned correctly? Is the door shut properly? 3. The yellow, red and green leds do not light up.
3gb33003.fm5 Page 11 Thursday, October 25, 2001 11:13 AM INSTALLATION Install the appliance 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.
