Warning and Safety instructions
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Switching on thermostats may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard.
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer make sure bottles are not
left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
Observe the "use by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food
poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer’s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the "use by" date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods and remove ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays, or
substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may cause the build up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals as these will cause
the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not store cooking oil in the appliance door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase
the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
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