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MODEL No.
EBD 800
2222 111-32
FRIDGE/FREEZER
MODEL NO.
EBD 800
PART NO.
222211132
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing
or using the appliance.
Installation
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from your local Service Centre.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
¥ There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
possible food loss. See Installation instructions.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the required
distance for ventilation as stated in the installation
instructions.
¥ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
¥ This product is designed to be operated by
adults.
¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
¥ Keep all packaging well away from children.
During Use
¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container
which may cause it to explode, resulting damage
to the appliance.
¥ Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
¥ ManufacturersÕ food storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
¥ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves
in this appliance contain channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this
will cause substantial damage the appliance and
result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost
may be removed by using the scraper provided.
Under NO circumstances should solid ice be
forced off the lining or the shelves. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the
appliance. See Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
¥ Switch off and unplug the appliance before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Servicing
¥ This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.
¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
At the end of the Appliance
Life
¥ When disposing of your appliance, use an
authorised disposal site.
¥ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Information
2
Description of the appliance
4
Electrical Requirements
5
Installation
6
Positioning 6
Rear spacers 6
Door Reversal
7
Operation
8
Before use 8
Starting up and temperature regulation 8
The freezer compartment 8
Temperature control 8
Freezing fresh food 8
Frozen food storage 8
Thawing 9
Making ice cubes 9
Fresh food refrigeration 9
Normal operating sounds 9
Movable shelves 10
Freezing Calendar 10
Health and Safety Guidelines
11
Maintenance and Cleaning
12
Internal cleaning 12
External cleaning 12
When the appliance is not in use 12
Changing the light bulb 12
Defrosting 12
Something not working
14
How to obtain after sales service
quickly
15
Technical Specifications
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
G
H
J
C
B
A
I
F
E
D
A - Ice tray
B - Shelf for freezing fresh foods
C - Frozen food storage
D - Dairy compartment (for dairy products to prevent tainting)
E - Can storage shelf
F - Bottle storage shelf
G - Salad crisper (to keep fruit and vegetables fresh)
H - Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat)
I - Cooked foods storage shelves
J - Thermostat control for both compartments
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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity
supply voltage is the same as that indicated
on the appliance rating plate.
The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a
B.S. 1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp
capacity.
Should this plug not fit the socket outlets in your
home, it should be cut off and replaced with a
suitable plug, following the procedure outlined below
WARNING:
Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance
and should therefore be properly disposed of and not
left where children might find it and plug it into a
supply socket - with the obvious consequent danger.
N.B. We recommend the use of good quality plugs
and wall sockets that can be switched off when the
machine is not in use.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead fitted to
this appliance are coloured in accordance with the
following code.
GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol
or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire
are sercurely retained in each terminal. Do not
forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug. If
your electricity supply point has only two pin socket
outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is
essential that this operation be carried out by a
qualified electrician and should only be replaced with
a flexible cord of the same size i.e. 0.75 mm
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After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse
cover must be retitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the
plug must not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained. The colour of the correct replacement fuse
cover is that of the coloured insert in the base ot the
plug or the colour that is embossed in words in the
base of the fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug.
Always state this colour when ordering a
replacement fuse cover.
Only 13amp replacement fuses which are ASTA
approved to B.S. 1362 should be fitted.
Note: Socket outlets are not permitted in bathrooms,
neither should any provision be made for connecting
moveable electrical appliances. No stationary
appliance is to be installed within reach of a person
using bath or shower.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
D207
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height 137 cm
Width 49.5 cm
Depth 60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 120 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.20 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
Fridge 138 l
Freezer 68 l
NET CAPACITY
Fridge 136 l
Freezer 68 l
STAR RATING
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
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INSTALLATION
Positioning
This appliance should be located in a dry
atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from
extreme temperature e.g. not next to a boiler or
radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4Ó) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it.
Rear spacers
The plastic bag containing all relevant
documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted
into special holes in the back of the appliance. Fit the
spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure that the
arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the Figure. Then
turn them through 45¡ (arrow (A) vertical) until they
lock into place.
DO NOT INSTALL IN PLACES WITH RESTRICTED
VENTILATION
Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food
and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor
which should also be level.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers (see figure).
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A
B
NP005
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
Warning
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on ÒDoor reversal directionsÓ paragraph.
PR60
A
45°
When positioning your fridge freezer take care to
ensure that it does not stand on the electrical suppy
cable.
After installing allow the appliance to stand for 2
hours before connecting it to the mains supply.
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This guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your Iegal rights.
Electra products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or-workmanship, within one year of delivery
to the original purchaser free of charge.
The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect, misuse, or accident. The interior light
bulb and removable parts of glass or plastic are also excluded from the guarantee. There are certain conditions
which may invalidate this guarantee:
a) It is dependent upon the fridge-freezer being correctly installed and used in accordance with the
CompanyÕs instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of
Ireland.
b) Service under the guarantee must be carried out by a nominated Service Representative.
c) The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the fridge-freezer.
Your receipt is proof of the date of purchase and will be required before service under guarantee is
provided. We must point out that this guarantee does not cover liability for loss of food or other contents.
HELP US TO HELP YOU
SERVICE
In the event of your appliance requiring service, before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have
followed the checklist something not working on page 14. Keep the receipt with this booklet as proof of
purchase.
SERIAL NUMBER
This can be found on the rating plate situated inside the refrigerator cabinet on the left side.
HOW TO OBTAIN
AFTER SALES SERVICE QUICKLY
Appliance Service telephone number of the Electricity Company from whom you purchased your machine
Telephone number
The receptionist will need the answer to certain questions so, to save time and money please have the following
information ready in case you have to call us.
Your name, address and postcode..................................................................................................
Your telephone number....................................................................................................................
Name of appliance ..............................ELECTRA FRIDGE FREEZER.........................................
Model number..................................................................................................................................
The serial number............................................................................................................................
Showroom from where you bought the appliance............................................................................
Date of purchase..............................................................................................................................
If free service under guarantee is required, please have available your receipt as proof of purchase when the
Service Electrician calls.
GUARANTEE
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Door reversal
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply;
2. Remove all loose items, including food, store food
in a cool place;
3. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the
top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3
inches) of packing;
4. Remove the feet (2-3).
5. Remove bottom hinge (1).
6. Slide out the fridge door from middle hinge (H)
and remove the latter.
7. Slide out the freezer door from pin (G), unscrew
the latter and then screw it down into the hinge
provided on the opposite side, after having
removed the small plugs (I) which should then be
fitted on the opposite side.
8. Refit the freezer door and the middle hinge on the
opposite side.
9. Refit the fridge door and bottom hinge (1) on the
opposite side.
10.Refit the feet (2-3).
Attention
After completion of the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer.
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D715 PIED/M
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
Water under the salad crisper
Solution
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the temperature in the fridge is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Has the door been left open causing the temperature
to rise.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
control. See Òtemperature regulationÓ.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Ensure the doors are not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before contacting your local Service Centre, check the following points:
Low ambient operation
This appliance should not be situated in a very cold room. This is because during prolonged periods of low
ambient temperatures, the compressor on a single compressor fridge freezer can remain inoperative.
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service call.
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OPERATION
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
linger. Dry thoroughly.
Starting-up and temperature
regulation
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the
refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, to be
found on the upper right side of the inner liner,
clockwise, from the ÇOÈ position, to start the
appliance. Temperature adjustment is obtained by
turning the thermostat knob to the required setting. A
medium setting of between 2-4 is generally the most
suitable. However, the thermostat knob setting
should be adjusted depending on the temperature
required inside the appliance. This, in turn, depends
on a number of factors such as the ambient
temperature, the number of times the door is
opened, the quantity of food stored and the location
of the appliance. Turn the knob clockwise, to higher
numbers, to obtain a lower temperature, or
anticlockwise if a higher temperature is required.
Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible
that because a very low temperature has been
selected, the motor is working continuously, which
prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should
be selected on the thermostat and you should notice
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is
correct.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number, however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.
Frozen food storage
If the freezer has been out of use for some time, we
advise you to run your appliance for at least two
hours with the thermostat control to the highest
number before storing frozen food.
Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward.
The packs can be placed beside each other or on
top of each other.
You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food
in the compartment as quickly as possible after
purchase. Also ensure that the external packaging is
intact. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it
must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed
the storage times indicated.
Do not open the freezer door too often and do not
leave open longer than necessary.
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the same thermostat which controls the temperature
within the fridge. Normally, it is not necessary to
adjust the thermostat setting when freezing fresh
food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 4.5 kg.
Place food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer as
this is the coldest part.
The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best
quality.
The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
quickly.
Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal. Stick a label on each pack
showing the contents and date of freezing. This
makes it easy to check storage times.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the
freezer next to food which is already frozen as this
could cause the temperature of the frozen food to
rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
Important
In the event of a power cut if you do not open the
door the food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.
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Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Freezer
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost.
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
out.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
- Turn the thermostat dial to the ÇOFFÈ position
(O) or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool,dry place.
- Leave the door open.
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat to a functioning position.
- After letting the appliance run for a least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period. A temperature rise of
the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition.
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: i.e. 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 refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
cooked dish.
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Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Making ice cubes
Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube
compartment, and place it in the freezer
compartment. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray
along its length.
Never use a sharp instrument to remove the ice tray.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature
depending on the time available. Small food items
may even be cooked from frozen; in this case
cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
Warning
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.
Ices Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin
burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.
Normal Operating Sounds
¥ You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator.
¥ When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
¥ A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
will hear a faint ÕclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.
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Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of
the refrigerator compartment behind the salad
crisper. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you
will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
D037
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
D273
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
DEFROST
TRAY
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX
POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available
from your local Service Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
D411
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Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that
shelves can be positioned as desired.
The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning
D040
D307
D058
Freezing Calendar
10 -1 210 -1 210 -1 210 -123-63-63-63-63-41-2
The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower
value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives
have been removed from many pre-prepared
foods. This together with the changes in
shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean
that safe handling and storage of food is even
more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition
as possible.
¥ Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange
juice rose to 22¡C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7¡C in the refrigerator.
¥ Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
¥ Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
¥ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can then be
put in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
¥ Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
¥ Do not store food uncovered.
¥ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
¥ Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean (refer to ÒMaintenance and Cleaning).
¥ Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
¥ Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labelled and used in date order to ensure
that food is consumed at its best.
¥ It is important that food is used before its Òbest
beforeÓ date.
¥ Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.
¥ Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
¥ Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
¥ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly
in between.
¥ The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of
the best quality.
¥ The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go . Small packs
freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better
results.
¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty
food, salt reduces the storage time.
¥ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airlight seal .
¥ Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could
indicate that the product has not been kept at a
suitable temperature and that it may have lost its
original quality. Partially thawed food must not be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated.
¥ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy
drink in the freezer as they may explode.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the
brim.
¥ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen
as this could cause the temperature of the frozen
food to rise and its quality and storage life to
reduce .
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