Frozen food storageMaking ice cubes
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer hasThe appliance is provided with one plastic ice cube
been out of use for some time, we advise you to runtray.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carriedChanging the light bulb
the appliance and to switch the low ambient switch
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from theFill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
on for at least two hours before storing frozen food.
ELECTRICITY supply.Should the interior light fail to work, first switch offplace it in one of the freezer drawers.
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
Internal cleaningtwist.manufacturer.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).Fresh food refrigeration
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
Warning
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVEfood or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMEDDo not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), incover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAXthe freezer compartment.flavour.
POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removalDo not cover the shelves with any protective
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skinmaterial, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
burns.may obstruct the air circulation through them.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your handsTo help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
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are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions orsome more useful hints:
Ofrost/freezer burns�.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. DoUnscrew the light cover and then pull it outward byRaw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in
NOT use abrasive products.pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulbpolythene bags and place on top of the salad crisper.
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available
An accumulation of dust will affect the performanceImportantMeat can only be stored safely in this way for
from your local Service Centre).
of the appliance and cause excessive electricityone or two days at the most.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
consumption.
not be affected if the power cut is short and if theFruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
position and replacing the screw.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switchedfreezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the foodcleaned and placed in the bottom salad crisper.
OFF. begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
not be re-frozen .
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
Defrosting
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.RefrigeratorMilk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time theThawing
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
Normal Operating Sounds
be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
depending on the time available. Small food items
Y You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
may even be cooked from frozen; in this case
CONDENSERwhen the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
cooking will take longer.
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
DEFROSTAny frozen food which is allowed to thawplate/evaporator.
TRAY
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
Y When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirringCOMPRESSOR
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
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can be cooked and then refrozen.
Y A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
will hear a faint OclickO when the thermostat cuts in
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
When the appliance is not in useand out.
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,D037ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty allVegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajarwater; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
Important
to prevent unpleasant smells.the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
any type of frozen or frozen food: follow the oven
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of
instructions, particularly regarding the placement of
the refrigerator compartment behind the salad
aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven.
crisper. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you
Defrosted cooked food must never be
will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
refrozen.
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