Safety instructions
Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of t he
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigerating system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a
recycling station. For more information, call your
local city office or your dealer.
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Contents
Safety instructions 12.................
Scrapping old cabinets 12.......................
Contents 12..........................
Control Panel 13..............................
Before use 13.........................
Using the freezer 13...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 13
Temperature inside the freezer 13................
Switching off 14..............................
Alarms and other features 14....................
Freezing 14..................................
Suitable storage periods 15......................
Cabinet interior 15............................
Thawing 15..................................
Hints and Tips 16.....................
Saving energy 16.............................
Food Storage 16..............................
Protect the environment 16......................
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Maintenance and Cleaning 16..........
Removing the ventilation grille 16................
Cleaning 16..................................
Defrosting the freezer 17.......................
To Change the Light Bulb 18....................
When the appliance is not in use 18...............
Something Not Working 18............
Guarantee Conditions 19.......................
Customer Care Department 19...................
Service and Spare Parts 19......................
Technical specification 20.............
Installation 20........................
Unpacking 20................................
Remove the transport supports 20................
Cleaning 20..................................
Installing the cabinet 20........................
Door Reversal 21.............................
Electrical connection 21........................
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Control Panel
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A. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the freezer.
B. Fast freezing button / Reset button for audible
alarm.
C. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
Using the freezer
To start the freezer and set the
correct temperature
Starting
Set the power switch to "ON".
The alarm sounds if the temperature inside
freezer reaches room temperature. Turn off the
by pressing the switch-off
To sett the temperature:
Turn the thermostat control to the desired position.
Switching on:
Turn the control past the "1" position.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the temperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
button.
the
alarm
D. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when fast Freeze is operating.
E. Green indicator lamp / Red warning lamp
Lights in green when the temperature in the freezer
is normal. Blinks in red when the audible alarm of
the freezer has triggered.
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Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressor may sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
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Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be
sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C
or below. Please note, however, that the energy
consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
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Switching off
Set the power switch to "OFF".
Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket.
Alarms and other features
Temperature alarm
The audible alarm sounds and the red warning lamp
blinks.
The temperature inside the freezer is above the set
temperature.
Switching of
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Press the reset button.
Find out what caused the alarm and fix the problem.
The lamp will light up in green again once the
freezer keeps the set temperature.
Freezing
Press the fast-freezing button approx. 24 hours prior
to placing the food in the freezer.
You need not press the fast-freezing button when
freezing smaller quantities of food during any
24-hour period.
Keep the button pressed for approximately two
seconds until the fast-freezing button lights.
Fast-freezing is automatically switched of apporox
50 hours after the button has been pressed.
Fast-freezing can be discontinued by pressing the
fast-freezing button once again.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 2 seconds until
the lamp goes out.
The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long as
the fast-freezing button is engaged.
Practical advice on freezing
· When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if
necessary the shelf beneth that.
· Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves.
· Spread out the products as much as possible to
allow air to circulate between them.
· Do not place food products which are to be
frozen directly against other frozen food.
The heat from the unfrozen food may cause
the frozen food to thaw on the surface.
· Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put
them as close as possible to each other.
The food will then stay cold longer in the
event of a power failure.
· When freezing large amounts of food/provisions,
the accumulator moves to the tray/space nearest
to the lower freezing shelf.
· Do not freeze too much food at the same time.
The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in
the specifications section.
Check that the cabinet is operating and
keeps the set temperature one day after
switching it on for the first time. Only
after then should the freezer be used to
freeze fresh foodstuff.
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