EN INSTRUCTION FOR USE Freezer UK Warning On receipt check to ensure that the appliance has not been damaged. Transport damage should be reported to the local distributor before the appliance is put to use. Remove the packaging. Clean the inside of the cabinet using warm water with a mild, perfume-free detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly (see cleaning instructions). Use a soft cloth. If the appliance has been stored in cold surroundings (colder than +5 °C), it must be allowed to stabilise for at least an hour before being switched on. If the appliance has been stood on end during transport, it must be allowed to stabilise in normal position for approx. 12 hours before being switched on. As the refrigerant used in this appliance is a flammable gas (Isobutane R600a), special care must be taken to prevent damage to the refrigerant circuit and piping during transport and installation. If damage does occur, avoid sparks or naked flame in the vicinity of the appliance, ensure that the room is well ventilated, disconnect the power supply, and contact your supplier. The unit must only be serviced by qualified technicians from an approved service centre. Old appliances Old refrigerators and freezers are often fitted with complicated latches that can only be opened from the outside. If you have one of these old units stored away somewhere, or if you scrap one, remember to destroy the latch first in order to prevent children from being exposed to great danger by getting locked inside the unit. Contents Disposal This appliance contains recyclable materials. Before disposing of the unit, detach the plug from the cable and remove the freezer lid. If the lid is left on, the appliance is highly dangerous for children at play. Environmental regulations on disposal must also be observed. When disposing of the appliance you should contact your local authority technical department who will inform you of how collection and recycling of such units take place in your area. Get to know your chest freezer.......14 Installation and start-up..................15 Electrical connection.......................16 Operation and function...................17 Use.................................................19 Defrosting.......................................20 Cleaning and maintenance.............21 Fault finding....................................22 Before use Before operating your new appliance, please read the following instructions carefully as they contain important information on safety, installation, operation and maintenance. Keep the instructions for future reference. 13 UK Get to know your chest freezer Handle Lamp Sealing strip Nameplate Partition/ defrost water tray Basket Freezing compartment Ventilation grille Mechanical control panel Defrost water drain Foot fig. 1 14 UK Installation and start-up Placement For safety and operational reasons, the appliance must not be installed outdoors. The appliance should be placed on a stable, level surface in a dry, well-ventilated room (max. 75% relative air humidity). Never place the appliance close to sources of heat such as cookers or radiators, and avoid placing it in direct sunlight. 800 mm 10 0 m m The climate class is stated on the nameplate (see fig. 1 on page 3 and fig. 10 on page 12). This specifies the optimum room temperature. Climate class SN N ST T Optimum room temperature +10 ºC to +32 ºC +16 ºC to +32 ºC +18 ºC to +38 ºC +18 ºC to +43 ºC Room temperature 100 m 20 mm m fig. 2 There must be at least 15 mm clearance between the base of the appliance and the floor. IMPORTANT! There must be free access to the ventilation grille (fig. 3). If the room temperature is sub zero, the appliance will not function correctly. Ventilation It is important that the appliance be well ventilated and that air can circulate unhindered above, below and around it. Figure 2 illustrates how the necessary air circulation can be ensured. fig. 3 15 UK Electrical connection The appliance is intended for connection to alternating current. The required voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are stated on the nameplate on the rear of the appliance. Power must be connected via an independent wall socket outlet. If the mains lead has been damaged, it must be replaced with a corresponding type supplied by the manufacturer or an approved service centre. Technical data This appliance complies with CE marking regulations, directives and standards. Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. Council Directive 92/75/EEC on the energy labelling of household appliances as subsequently amended by 94/2/EC and 2003/66/EC. Directive 96/57/EC on energy efficiency requirements, and subsequent amendments. 16 UK Operation and function SZ chest freezers are equipped with either mechanical controls (fig. 4) or electronic controls (fig. 5). fig. 4 Mechanical controls In addition to a thermostat knob, the control panel contains two control lamps and a button (fig. 4). Control panel design and lamp position may vary. The green lamp is lit when power is correctly supplied. The red lamp is lit when the temperature inside the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting. The yellow lamp is lit when the Super Freeze button has been pressed (see Super Freeze). Acoustic alarm (not all models) An acoustic alarm is activated when the red lamp is lit. The alarm is switched off when the yellow button is activated. Temperature setting The temperature is set by turning the thermostat knob from 1 to 6. It is recommended that a coin be used to turn the knob. The more the thermostat knob is turned towards 6, the lower the temperature. To test whether the setting is correct, measure the temperature of the uppermost item in the centre of the freezer. It must be no warmer than ­18 °C. Super Freeze Starting up Connect the appliance to the socket outlet. The green lamp lights up to indicate that power is supplied. The red lamp on the control panel will also light up to indicate that the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low. If more than 3 kg of fresh items are to be frozen, proceed as follows: 1. Press the Super Freeze button (the yellow lamp lights up). The freezer then operates at maximum capacity (the compressor runs continuously). 2. Activate Super Freeze 24 hours before placing fresh items in the freezer. 3. After placing fresh items in the freezer, leave Super Freeze on for a further 24 hours. 4. Then press the Super Freeze button again (the yellow lamp goes off). 17 UK fig. 5 Electronic controls The electronic controls have the following functions: · Temperature setting · Temperature display · Acoustic and visual alarms · Super Freeze Super Freeze Starting up Connect the power supply. The electronic controls run a self-test program and various temperatures are shown briefly on the display (fig. 5). The yellow and red lamps flash and the acoustic alarm is activated. The yellow lamp then goes off. Press the Alarm button to switch off the acoustic alarm. The appliance is factory set to maintain ­18 °C. This is the ideal temperature for long-term, energy-saving storage of frozen items. Only set a lower temperature if items are often placed in, or removed from, the freezer, or if the room temperature is unusually high. Before freezing large quantities of fresh food, it is recommended that the Super Freeze function be activated. To do so, press the Super Freeze button. The yellow control lamp flashes to indicate that the Super Freeze function is switched on. The freezer then operates at maximum capacity (the compressor runs continuously). When Super Freeze is activated, the automatic temperature control (i.e. the thermostat) is deactivated and the temperature falls to a lower level. Activate Super Freeze up to 24 hours before placing fresh items in the freezer. After 26 hours, Super Freeze is automatically switched off. Remember to switch Super Freeze off and then back on again when fresh items are placed in the freezer. High-temperature alarm Temperature setting The temperature can be set from ­28 °C to ­18 °C. Press the °C button to show the current temperature setting on the display. Continue to press the button until the desired temperature is displayed. The temperature setting last shown is saved automatically. The red alarm lamp on the display begins flashing if the actual temperature in the freezer rises more than 4°C above the temperature setting. The acoustic alarm is activated simultaneously. If the temperature drops again, the visual and acoustic alarms remain active. Press the Alarm button to switch off the acoustic alarm. The red alarm lamp continues to flash as long as the temperature inside the freezer is too high. 18 UK Use Freezer The appliance is a four-star freezer approved for freezing and storing frozen items of food. Items to be frozen should be placed in the freezing compartment or evenly distributed along the inner walls of the freezer. Always remember to write the date, content and quantity on the packages before placing them in the freezer. It is a good idea to group items within the freezer. Keep vegetables in one place, meat in another, and so on. There must be at least 5 mm clearance between the lid and items stored in the freezer. Items stored in the baskets are highly visible and easily accessible (fig. 6). Freezing To keep food at its best, items must be frozen to ­18 °C as quickly as possible. The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated on the nameplate in kg/24 hours (see fig. 1 on page 3 and fig. 10 on page 16). Activating the Super Freeze function reduces freezer temperature to ­25 °C. If items weighing 3 kg or more are to be frozen, the Super Freeze button should be activated about 24 hours in advance. To freeze smaller quantities, it is sufficient to activate Super Freeze just a couple of hours in advance, or even at the same time as items are placed in the freezer. There is no need to use Super Freeze when pre-frozen items are placed in the freezer or when small, single items are involved. Only freeze high-quality fresh products. Meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and ready-made meals are suitable for freezing. Items with a high water content, e.g. lettuce, radishes, grapes, apples, pears and cucumbers, are not suitable for freezing. Pack items to be frozen in airtight containers, freezer bags or similar. Freeze items in suitable portions. Do not freeze vegetables or meat in portions larger than 2.5 kg. Keep packages dry to prevent them from freezing together. To ensure rapid freezing, make sure, as far as possible, that items placed in the freezer are not touching each other. Ensure that there is as little air in the packages as possible to prevent the surfaces of the items from drying out. fig. 6 Thawing Frozen vegetables and fruit require no thawing before use and can be immersed in boiling water directly from the freezer. To thaw meat, it is advisable to take it out of the freezer the day before it is to be used and place it in a refrigerator to defrost. This ensures the best hygiene and maintains meat quality as much as possible. Note: Glass bottles or cans containing carbonated (fizzy) drinks must never be placed in the freezer as they may explode. 19 UK Defrosting The items stored and the humidity of the air gradually cause frost and ice to form in the freezer. A thin layer of frost or ice does not affect freezer performance, but the thicker the layer, the higher the energy consumption. Small amounts of loose frost can be removed using a plastic scraper. Never use electrical apparatus or sharp implements as these may damage the inside of the appliance. When the layer of frost and ice exceeds 4-5 mm the freezer should be completely defrosted. It is recommended that defrosting be performed when there are no or only a few items stored in the freezer. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the Super Freeze button 4-5 hours before defrosting. This lowers the temperature of the items stored to approx. ­25 °C, thus prolonging the length of time they remain frozen after having been removed from the freezer (see step 3 below). 2. Disconnect the power supply. 3. Remove the items of food. Place them in a refrigerator or wrap them up to keep them as cold as possible. 4. Keep the freezer lid open. 5. Position the partition under the defrost water drain. 6. Place a bowl of hot (but not boiling) water in the freezer, close the lid and wait approx. 30 minutes before removing loose frost with the plastic scraper. 7. To prevent water from damaging the floor during defrosting, it is advisable to check the defrost water tray from time to time and to cover the floor around the defrost water drain to protect against ice and splashes. When all the frost and ice have melted, clean the inside of the cabinet using water with a mild, perfume-free detergent. Dry the freezer with a soft cloth. 8. Reconnect the power ...