FREEZER CZUF 145 W INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222 050-71 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance. 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. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your 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. · · · Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Ice lollies can cause `frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer. Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost Instructions. · · · · · · Child Safety · · Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Keep all packaging well away from children. · Maintenance and Cleaning Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work. General Safety · This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages. The appliance must not be located close to cookers, radiators or boilers. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances. 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 machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts. · · · · · At the end of the Appliance Life · · When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site. Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside. During Use · This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. 2 CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Control panel Start your appliance Temperature control Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Normal operating sounds 2 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 11 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specification Installation Positioning Rear Spacers 12 13 13 13 14 15 Electrical Connection Door Reversal Hints and Tips Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use Defrosting Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Department Guarantee Conditions 2222 050-71 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A NS 5 4 3 2 6 1 D 3 6 9 12 C C B A - Freezer controls B - Frozen food storage compartment C - Pizza box drawer D - Freezing fresh foods and frozen food storage compartment 4 OPERATION Control Panel NS 5 4 3 2 6 0 1 A ABFast freeze knob Thermostat control knob CDE- B CDE Pilot light - Green Fast freeze light - Amber Alarm light - Red Before using Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly. Temperature control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control knob situated at the top of the cabinet. To operate the freezer proceed as follows: Turn the thermostat control knob beyond the «O» position. When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting, between 3 and 4. For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.The internal temperature of the freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food storage. However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as poor ventilation, high temperature, frequent door openings, Control Panel A. Fast freeze control knob When you place fresh food in the appliance, turn the fast freeze control knob to "S". B. Thermostat control knob Turn the thermostat control clockwise to required setting, which is normally between 3-4. C. Pilot light The operation light is illuminated continuously, to show that the appliance is on. it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting. To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat control to the higher number; to obtain a warmer temperature turn the control to the lower number. D. Fast freeze light The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the fast freeze function is working. E. Alarm light If the alarm light (E) illuminates, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where the safe food storage is no longer ensured. When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food. Freezing fresh food In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 22 kg of fresh food. When you first start the freezer or after a period of non-use, turn the fast freeze knob to «S» 24 hours before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light (D) illuminates). If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze knob should be activated about 2-3 hours before freezing fresh food. Start your appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (C) will illuminate to show that the appliance is on. This time can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the "B" compartments of the freezer (see the diagram) as these are the coldest parts. 5 In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets, the maximum quantity that can be frozen is slightly less. Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the «N» position; the yellow light (D) goes off. Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation. The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality. Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen. During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed. Thawing Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the 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 frozen 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. Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through. Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping. A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode before storing frozen food. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary. Important Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer compartment. Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can possibly result in a low temperature skin burn. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns". Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen. Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one or more plastic ice cube trays. Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in one of the freezer compartment. To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Normal Operating Sounds · You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. 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. · · 6 HINTS AND TIPS Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer · · Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids. 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 labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the 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 suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer. The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, 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: ...