Frozen food storageThawing
Electrical connections
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer hasFrozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
been out of use for some time, we advise you to runthe fridge or at room temperature depending on theAny electrical work required to install this applianceThe plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
your appliance for at least two hours in the �fasttime available. Small food items may even beshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orlost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
freezeE mode before storing frozen food.cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will takecompetent person.insert at the base of the plug.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,longer.WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
you should:Any frozen food which is allowed to thawThe manufacturer declines any liability shouldyour local Service Force Centre.
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove allthis safety measure not be observed.This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
drawers and baskets from appliance (except for theIf the plug that is fitted to your appliance is notNo. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
last one at the bottom) and place food on the coolingsuitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off andsuppression.
can be cooked and then refrozen.
shelves.the appropriate plug fitted.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit statedRemove the fuse from the cut off plug. This appliance complies with the following
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
on the wall of the upper section (whereThe cut off plug should then be disposed of to preventE.E.C. Directives:
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
applicable).ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through. the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by thea 13amp socket in another part of your home.subsequent modifications;
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
manufacturer.- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibi-
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave itthe oven in their aluminium wrapping. Importantlity Directive) and subsequent modifications.
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawingThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow theaccordance with the following code:
Importantoven instructions, particularly regarding theGreen and Yellow - Earth
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), inBlue - Neutral
the oven.
the freezer compartment.
Brown - Live
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removalIf you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
from the freezer, can possibly result in a lowthe mains lead of your appliance may not
temperature skin burn.correspond with the markings identifying the
Do not remove items from the freezer if your handsterminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Normal Operating Sounds
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Ofrost/freezer burns�.Y You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling soundsGREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
Importanttubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or
to the fixed freezer shelves.
In the event of a power cut do not open the door.
Y When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
The food in the freezer will not be affected if thepumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound13 AMP
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Shouldor pulsating noise from the compressor.
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
Y A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
and must not be re-frozen.
hear a faint OclickO when the thermostat cuts in andBROWN
out.BLUE
Making ice cubesD207CORD CLAMP
The appliance is provided with one or more plastic
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
ice cube trays.terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand
�EE or the earth symbol or coloured green and
and place them in one of the freezer compartment.
yellow.
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to
plug which is marked with the letter �NE or coloured
remove the trays from the freezer.
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter �LE or coloured
red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
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