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,
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: |
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Freezer not |
| Temperature | of stored |
| Plug not connected correctly |
| Check plug and socket | |
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cold enough |
| foods | increases |
| Defect in switch or fuse |
| Check fuse, call electrician | |
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| Power failure |
| Wait until current returns | |
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Too much frost |
| Lid does not close |
| Lid in contact with goods in |
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formed |
| completely |
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| freezer |
| correctly | |
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| Lot of moisture in the |
| Moisture from washing machine, |
| Move freezer to a room with less | |
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| room |
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| moisture, or air regularly | |
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| Goods packed poorly |
| Lot of moisture from goods |
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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
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN
The
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the
If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the
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
Ice cream: | Once | thawed | should | be |
| discarded. |
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Fruits & Vegetables: | If soft should be cooked and | |||
| used up. |
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Breads & Cakes: | Can be | |||
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Shellfish: | Should | be refrigerated | and | |
| used up quickly. |
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Cooked Dishes: | ie. casseroles | should | be | |
| refrigerated and used up. |
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Large Pieces of Meat: Can be
Small Joints:Should be cooked and can then be
Chicken:Should also be cooked and re- frozen as a cooked dish.
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