Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.

EXTERNAL CLEANING

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE

Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.

The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before the electricity supply is connected again.

Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water, and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.

After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets before replacing them.

IMPORTANT

Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and leave a strong smell.

WHEN NOT IN USE

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

Remove all goods from the freezer.

Clean the freezer as described above.

Leave the lid slightly open.

IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK

IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT

FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY

Check the following before calling for service staff:

Defect:

 

Check if:

 

 

Possible cause:

 

Action:

Freezer not

 

Temperature

of stored

 

Plug not connected correctly

 

Check plug and socket

 

 

 

cold enough

 

foods

increases

 

Defect in switch or fuse

 

Check fuse, call electrician

 

 

 

(becomes hotter).

 

Power failure

 

Wait until current returns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too much frost

 

Lid does not close

 

Lid in contact with goods in

 

Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes

formed

 

completely

 

 

freezer

 

correctly

 

 

 

Lot of moisture in the

 

Moisture from washing machine,

 

Move freezer to a room with less

 

 

 

room

 

 

tumble-dryer, etc.

 

moisture, or air regularly

 

 

 

Goods packed poorly

 

Lot of moisture from goods

 

Re-pack goods, see under “How to use”

If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the assistance of authorised service staff.

Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.

It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which could cause rust.

If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor may not start immediately when the current is re-connected. This is quite normal.

IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN

The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.

Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during this period.

If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the hold-over time.

After the breakdown period you are recommended to check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice cream:

Once

thawed

should

be

 

discarded.

 

 

Fruits & Vegetables:

If soft should be cooked and

 

used up.

 

 

Breads & Cakes:

Can be re-frozen without

 

danger.

 

 

 

Shellfish:

Should

be refrigerated

and

 

used up quickly.

 

 

Cooked Dishes:

ie. casseroles

should

be

 

refrigerated and used up.

 

Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints:Should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken:Should also be cooked and re- frozen as a cooked dish.

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