Frozen food storageMaking ice cubes
INSTALLATION
The appliance is provided with one or more trays for
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
ice-cubes trays.
been out of use for some time, we advise you to
depress the ambient switch for at least two hoursFill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expandWarning
before storing frozen food.and place them in the freezer compartment.
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
Depending upon the position which you choose for
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by theTo release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
manufacturer.twist.
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADEwhich the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave itDo not use sharp or metallic instruments to removeUNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
on Door reversal directions paragraph.
open longer than is absolutely necessary.the trays from the freezer.BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Fresh food refrigeration
WarningPositioning
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), inThis appliance should only be installed at a location
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
the freezer compartment.where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removalflavour.
which is located at the left on the inside of the
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin
Do not cover the shelves with any protectiveappliance.
burns.
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
The following table shows which ambient
Do not remove items from the freezer if your handsmay obstruct the air circulation through them.
temperature is correct for each climate classification:
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
frost/freezer burns .SN +10°C to + 32°C
some more useful hints:
N +16°C to + 32°C
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in
Importantpolythene bags and place on top of the saladST +18°C to + 38°C
crispers.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
T +18°C to + 43°C
not be affected if the power cut is short and if theMeat can only be stored safely in this way for
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the foodone or two days at the most.
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
not be re-frozen .
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers.
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in specialfall below 16°C. If these temperatures are exceeded
Thawingairtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil ori.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance may not
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.operate correctly.
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should beYou should also ensure that air can circulate freely
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
stored in the bottle rack on the door.around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
time available. Small food items may even be cooked
must also be at least 100 mm (4 ) distance between
from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.
Normal Operating Sounds the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentallyfurniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown" You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling soundspositioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and haswhen the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
not been completely defrosted it can be cooked andor tubing at the rear, to the cooling
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
then refrozen.plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the" When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meatbeing pumped round, and you will hear a whirringinstall in places with restricted ventilation.
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you mustsound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
" A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boilingwill hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts inusing your fingers.
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly inand out.
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawingRear spacers
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
The plastic bag containing all relevant
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
into special holes in the back of the appliance.
the oven.
Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the
Figure. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A)
vertical) until they lock into place.
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