INSTALLATIONHINTS AND TIPS
Depending upon the position which you choose for
ImportantNormal Operating Sounds Energy Saving Advice
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE" You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
on Door reversal ." Do not install the appliance close to sources of
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADEor tubing at the rear, to the cooling
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDRENImportantplate/evaporator." Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.room and make sure that the air openings of the
" When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
appliance are not obstructed.
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor." Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
Positioning
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
easily accessible after installation." A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
This appliance should only be installed at a locationwill hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts inbefore placing them in the freezer.
where the ambient temperature corresponds to theand out." Always leave warm food to cool down to room
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,temperature before placing in the fridge.
which is located at the left on the inside of theFood Storage
" Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
appliance.
To obtain the best performance from your fridge-placed in the fridge before being transferred to
The following table shows which ambientfreezer the freezer.
temperature is correct for each climate classification:" 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
SN +10°C to + 32°C
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" Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
the refrigeration unit.
N +16°C to + 32°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 frozen
ST +18°C to + 38°Cperiods or opening the door too frequently as
food in the freezer immediately.
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
T +18°C to + 43°C
" Keep the time between buying chilled food and
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out ofplacing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
" Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
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" Do not push food together too much, try to allowdoor from closing properly.
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
air to circulate around each item.
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
In the Event of a Power Failure
" Do not store food uncovered.
fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance" Ensure that food placed in the freezer is datedIf there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
may not operate correctly.and labelled and used in date order to ensurefoods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within
that food is consumed at its best.your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the foodYou should also ensure that air can circulate freely
without checking its condition. The following
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There" Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
guidelines should assist you:
must also be at least 100 mm (4 ) distance betweenclean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchenIce-cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
" Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not beFruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
salt reduces the storage time.
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).used up.
" Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side ofBreads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
the appliance. Do not obstruct the spaceShellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
provide an airtight seal .
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placedquickly.
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT" Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
Cooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
install in places with restricted ventilation.
refrigerated and used up.
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
temperature and that it may have lost its originalLarge Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
quality. Partially thawed food must not bethere are still ice crystals remaining within them.
using your fingers.
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
Never exceed the storage times indicated by therefrozen as cooked dishes.
Shelf holders
manufacturer.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that
" The symbols on the drawers show different typesfresh dish.
make it possible to secure the shelves during
of frozen goods.
transportation.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for
To remove them proceed as follows:
the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether
Move the shelf retainers in the direction of the arrow,the upper or lower value of the indicated storage
raise the shelf from the rear and push it forward untiltime is valid depends on the quality of the foods
it is freed and remove the retainers.and pre-treating before freezing.
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