INSTALLATIONHINTS AND TIPS
Warning
Normal Operating Sounds Energy Saving Advice
Depending upon the position which you choose for
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCEyour appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
" You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR," Do not install the appliance close to sources ofwhich the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADEheat, such as a boiler or radiator.on Door reversal directions paragraph.
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN" Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
plate/evaporator.
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.room and make sure that the air openings of the
" When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
Importantappliance are not obstructed.
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
Positioning
" Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from" A thermostat controls the compressor, and youThis appliance should only be installed at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to thebefore placing them in the freezer.
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore bewill hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
easily accessible after installation." Always leave warm food to cool down to room
and out.
which is located at the left on the inside of thetemperature before placing in the fridge.
appliance.
Food Storage
" Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
The following table shows which ambient temperatureplaced in the fridge before being transferred to
To obtain the best performance from your fridge-
is correct for each climate classification:the freezer.
freezer
SN +10°C to + 32°C" Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
" Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of
N +16°C to + 32°C
" Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store itthe refrigeration unit.
ST +18°C to + 38°Cstraight away. The use of an insulated container is" Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozenperiods or opening the door too frequently as
T +18°C to + 43°C
food in the freezer immediately.
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct
" Keep the time between buying chilled food andcompressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not
-placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g." Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
an outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below" Do not push food together too much, try to allowdoor from closing properly.
10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.air to circulate around each item.
In the Event of a Power Failure
colder or warmer, then the appliance may not operate
" Do not store food uncovered.
correctly.If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
" Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
and labelled and used in date order to ensure
your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
that food is consumed at its best.
must also be at least 100 mm (4 ) distance betweenwithout checking its condition. The following
" Remove suspect food from your refrigerator andguidelines should assist you:
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
clean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not beIce-cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B)." Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
salt reduces the storage time.used up.
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath." Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezingBreads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
The back of the cabinet may be placed close to thebags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in placesprovide an airtight seal .
quickly.
with restricted ventilation.
" Packaging which is swollen or has traces ofCooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out therefrozen water droplets on the pack could indicaterefrigerated and used up.
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinetthat the product has not been kept at a suitable
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
using your fingers (see figure).temperature and that it may have lost its original
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
quality. Partially thawed food must not be
Shelf holdersSmall Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers thatNever exceed the storage times indicated by the
make it possible to secure the shelves duringmanufacturer.Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
transportation.fresh dish.
To remove them proceed as follows:
Raise the shelf from the back, push it in the direction
of the arrow until it is freed and remove the retainers.
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