FREEZER 125 FA INSTRUCTION BOOK 1347177 A/O/9-3. (02.) This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips. To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and safety information. Hints and useful information Environmental information Ideas This symbol indicates information regarding food and its storage. 2 IMPOR TANT S AFET Y INF ORMATION These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to installation Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer. Installation This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from you local Service Force Centre. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions. The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle. Child Safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children. During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use. Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the appliance. Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer. Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer. Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer they can burst when the contents freeze. Manufacturers' recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. Maintenance and Cleaning Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply. When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable. Servicing This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. At the End of the Appliances Life When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site. Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside. The appliance and the Environment This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer. Avoid damaging the cooling unit. The packaging used on the appliance marked with this symbol is recyclable ( ). Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure that it is passed in to any new owner 3 Cont ents Instructions for the User Guide to use the Instruction Book Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Control Panel Using the Appliance Before first use To start the appliance Thermostat control Compartment Storage Freezer Tray Freezing Fresh Food Frozen Food Storage Thawing Making Ice Cubes Normal Operating Sounds In the Event of a Power Failure Useful information and advice Maintenance & Cleaning Defrosting Something Not Working Service & Spare Parts Guarantee Conditions 2 3 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 Instructions for the Installer Technical data Installing the appliance Transportation and unpacking Cleaning Location of the appliance Ventilation Levelling Door Reversal Electrical Connection 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 17 4 Ins tr uctions f or the User General information This appliance is designed for the freezing of fresh food and the storage of frozen food in a domestic home. To ensure correct operation, the appliance should be located where the ambient temperature is between 10-32 °C. Description of the appliance, main parts 1. Freezing tray 2. Compartment for freezing fresh food (with ice tray) 3. Compartments for storing frozen food (wire baskets) 4. Rating Plate 5. Control Panel a. Green indicator light b. Red indicator light c. Yellow indicator light d. Fast freeze switch e. Thermostat control knob 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Defrost water outlet Adjustable feet Door gasket Thermostat Ventilation grille Condenser Air circulation Compressor 5 Control Panel a) Green indicator light When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will glow and continue to glow until the appliance is switched off at the mains b) Red indicator light A few hours after starting up the appliance this will go out to show that the correct temperature has been reached for the setting chosen and will stay out to indicate that everything is in order. c) Yellow indicator light This light illuminates when fast freeze is switched on. It will remain on until fast freeze is deactivated. d Fast freeze switch To operate fast freeze slide the switch from left to right. e) Thermostat control knob This is for setting and changing the temperature inside the freezer. 6 Using the appliance Before first use Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol. To start the appliance 1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation. 2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. 3. Slide the fast freeze switch to the right (yellow indicator light will illuminate). And leave to run for approximately 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside. 4. The red indicator light will also remain illuminated until the correct temperature is reached. 5. Once the red light goes out, slide the fast freeze switch back to the left. Thermostat Control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control knob on the control panel. Position 0 Off Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes the temperature progressively colder. - position of the appliance During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the thermostat control to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume. Compartment storage Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top basket used for freezing fresh food. Freezer Tray The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries etc. Freezing fresh food It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is warmed as little as possible. If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen, proceed as follows: 1. Slide the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The compressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible. 2. Place the fresh food in the top basket and leave the fast freeze switch on for a further 24 hours. 3. After 24 hours, slide the fast freeze switch back to the left and the yellow light will go out. Transfer the food to one of the lower baskets. If the fast freeze switch is accidentally left on, the freezer will not be damaged but energy will be wasted. The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the cabinet depends on the following factors: - room temperature - how often the door is opened - how much food is stored 7 Frozen food storage When first starting the freezer or if it has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run the appliance for at least 4 hours in the 'fast freeze' mode before storing frozen food. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary. Important Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause low temperature skin burns. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet as this could result in skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a power failure the food will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and not refrozen (see Hints and Tips). Thawing Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer. Any food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. Making Ice Cubes Fill the ice cube tray supplied with the appliance 3/4 full with water and place it in the two-star compartment. Turning the thermostat control knob to a colder setting will speed up this process, but remember to return to its original position after. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never release an ice tray that has frozen to the freezer with sharp or pointed objects. Normal operating sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate through the coils or tubing at the rear. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. In the event of a power failure. If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you: Ice cream: Once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up. Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger. Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly. Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up. Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked meals. Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish. 8 Useful inf or mation and advice Hints for storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer: Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Do not store food uncovered. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty foods, salt also reduces storage time. Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a s ...