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Energy Saving AdviceIn the Event of a Power Failure
Do not install the appliance close to sources ofIf there is a power failure during the storage of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated roomrefreeze the food without checking its condition.
and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.The following guidelines should assist you:
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet byIce Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages beforeFruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
placing them in the freezer.used up.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should beBreads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
placed in the fridge before being transferred to the
freezer.Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods
or opening the door too frequently as warm air willCooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
fresh dish.
MaintMaintenance & Cleaningenance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning isWhen the Appliance is not in
carried out you must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity supply.Use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
Internal Cleaningdisconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water andfoods and clean the appliance, leaving the door
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).open to prevent unpleasant smells.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders,Defrosting
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as these willThe freezer compartment will become
damage the surface and leave a strong progressively covered with frost. This should be
odour.removed with the special plastic scraper provided
whenever the thickness of frost exceeds 1/4?.
External Cleaning
During this operation it is not necessary to switch
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille)However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
and the compressor at the back of the appliance withinner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dustout and it is advisable to peform this operation
will affect the performance of the appliance and causewhen the appliance is empty.
excessive electricity consumption.
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