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30302009.book Page 61 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly.
0302009.book Page 62 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.
30302009.book Page 63 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER The freezer can be used for storing already frozen food and for freezing fresh food. 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. • The alarm signal activates, indicating that the freezer has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage of foodstuffs.
30302009.book Page 64 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 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.
30302009.book Page 65 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM Removing the baskets • Pull the baskets out fully, then lift them up slightly in order to remove. Drawers (except the bottom drawer) 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. Please follow the storage times given on the frozen food packages. Making ice cubes Fig.
30302009.book Page 66 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. Periodically clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or brush. Periodically clean the inside of the compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent.
30302009.book Page 67 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 PM AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Trouble-shooting guide. 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
30302009.book Page 68 Monday, February 11, 2008 5:14 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.
