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3gb33009.fm Page 13 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
gb33009.fm Page 14 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. The freezer can operate at ambient temperatures between +16° C and +32° C. 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.
3gb33009.fm Page 15 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
3gb33009.fm Page 16 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM Removing the baskets Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to 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 special freezer compartment.
3gb33009.fm Page 17 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
3gb33009.fm Page 18 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
3gb33009.fm Page 19 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
3gb33009.fm Page 20 Friday, March 14, 2003 4:47 PM 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.
