Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light ➄ will light up to show that the appliance is on.
Temperature control
The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one «OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum cold Position 6 = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable, although the temperature will be affected by:
•Room temperature
•How often the door is opened
•How much food is stored
•Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary.
To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat control to the higher numbers; to obtain a warmer temperature turn the control to the lower numbers. When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stablise before making further changes.
For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➃ lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where safe food storage is no longer ensured.
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 12 kg of fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast freeze switch ➁ 24 hours before you want to freeze your fresh food, the yellow light ➂ illuminates. This time can be shortened depending on the quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the top compartment of the freezer as this is the coldest part.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the «OFF» position; the yellow light ➂ goes off.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartment can be used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed.
Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode before storing frozen food.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to your freezer in the shortest possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can possibly result in a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time.
If required, to accomodate large items, the wire shelf in the central compartment can be removed to make use of the appliance’s full volume.
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