GEFRIERSCHRANK CONGELATEUR DIEPVRIEZER FREEZER Z 130 F Z 2130 F D F NL GB BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222689-34 Contents Warnings 34 For the installer Technical specification 40 40 40 40 41 41 For the user Description of the appliance Use Starting-up and Temperature Regulation Quick freezing Warning light (D) Freezing of fresh foods Storage of commercially frozen food Thawing Ice cube production Defrosting 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 Installation Positioning Power connection Cleaning the appliance's interior Door reversibility Maintenance Periodical clearing Idle periods 39 39 39 Something not working 39 33 Warnings 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 supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General Safety s This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. s s s would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. s s Installation s s s There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall. If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. Service / Repair s Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, 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 more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts. s s s Environment Protection s Use s The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this 34 s s This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable. s Description of the appliance 1 2 3 6 4 5 GB S Controls panel Freezing fresh food compartment Freezing calendar Frozen food storage compartments 35 Use The freezer is marked with the symbol, which means that the compartment is suitable for freezing fresie food and for long-term storage of frozen food. Control panel 1 2 3 6 4 5 S A A. NORMAL/SUPER switch B. «SUPER» operating pilot lamp C. Operating pilot lamp D. Warning lamp E. Temperature adjustment knob B C D E Starting-up and Temperature Regulation Insert the plug into the wall socket, the pilot light (C) will light up to show that the appliance is working. Turn knob (E) beyond the «O» position. To safely store *frozen and deep-frozen foods, the inner temperature of the freezer must be at least -18°C or colder. Therefore, we suggest you turn the knob (E) to a medium setting. The temperature inside the freezer is automatically adjusted to ensure safe storage of the food. However if the appliance works in unfavourable room conditions such as poor ventilation, high ambient temperature and frequent door openings, it might be necessary to select a more suitable setting. Turn knob (E) to the higher numbers to obtain lower temperatures and, conversely, to the lower numbers if a less cold temperature is required. Freezer operation can be halted by turning knob (E) to position «O». Quick freezing Slide switch (A) towards the left to position «S» («SUPER»). The pilot lamp (B) will then light up. Warning light (D) This light warns when the temperature inside the freezer compartment has increased so much as to jeopardize the preservation of food in the compartment. When the appliance is switched on for the first time or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, this light remains on until the temperature has reached the level required for correct storage. 36 Freezing of fresh foods To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not been in use, switch on the freezer and let it run on the quick-freeze setting for at least three hours before putting the food to be *frozen in the compartment. If instead the appliance is already in operation, it should run on the quick-freeze setting for at least 24 hours before the foods are put in the freezer. Once the foods have been placed in the freezer, the freezing operation can be considered to be complete 24 hours later. Once freezing is complete, the freezer should be reset for normal storage use. Food to be frozen has to be placed in the top compartment. The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be found on the bottom left-hand side. You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on the appliance's rating plate. To help you get the best out of the freezing process, here are a few hints: s Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned foods. Split them into small portions to speed up freezing and avoid having to thaw more food than you require. It is in fact important to remember that once the foods have thawed out, they deteriorate fast. s Another point to remember is that lean foods keep better and longer than fatty foods. Salt too reduces storage time. s Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well sealed. In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the colour flavour and nutritional value of the foods remain intact. s During the freezing process, do not add further foods for freezing and do not open the freezer door. s The foods for freezing should not be placed in contact with already frozen foods, but put in the special freezing compartment. This will stop the temperature of already frozen foods from rising. s Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might well burst. In addition, never put hot foods or liquids in the freezer compartment and take care not to fill recipients up to the brim if they are covered with a lid. s It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on which freezing started so that you can keep a check on storage periods. s On the inner freezer door you will find schematic drawings of foods and animals indicating maximum storage time (in months) possible from the time of freezing. 37 Important GB If accidental thawing occurs - due to a power cut for example - the foods must be used up very quickly or else cooked immediately and refrozen. If, however, the power failure is relatively brief (from 6 to 8 hours) and the freezer compartment is packed full, the frozen foods will not suffer any damage. Storage of commercially frozen food To get the best out of your freezer, in the case of storage of commercially frozen food you should ensure that: s the products have been correctly stored by the retailer; s that there is only a very short time between when you purchase the products and when you put them in the freezer; s you do not store products for longer than the time specified by the food manufacturer. s In addition, if the freezer has been out of use for some time, before putting the products in the compartment let the freezer run for at least two hours on the quick-freeze (SUPER) setting. After this, reset the freezer for normal storage use. s Avoid opening the door too frequently and when you do open it, leave it open only for as long as is strictly necessary. s A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not be eaten straight out of the freezer as this might cause cold burns. Thawing Before being used, deep-frozen and frozen food can be thawed out either in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces of food, such as hamburgers, cutlets chips, and fish fingers, for example, can be cooked straight out of the freezer, without any intermediate thawing operation. Clearly, cooking time will be marginally longer than in the case of thawed food. Ice cube production This appliance is equipped with trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water to 3/4 of their height, then put them in the freezer compartment. The ice-cubes may be shaken out from the trays by simply twisting; do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Defrosting Frost should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to cutoff the power or to remove the food from the freezer. Do not use metal tools to remove frost so as to avoid seriously damaging the appliance. If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to carry out complete defrosting as following: 1. set the knob (E) to «O», position or unplug the appliance from the mains socket; 2. wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and place the food packages in a cool place; 3. leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom center, as shown in figure, place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water. 4. When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly. Keep the scraper for future use. 5. Turn the thermostat knob (E) to the desired position or replace the plug in the socket. After letting the appliance to run for two or three hours on the quick-freeze setting, it is ready again for storing frozen food D068 38 Maintenance Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. GB Idle periods During periods when the appliance is not used, you should take the following precautions: remove the plug from the wall socket; remove all food from the appliance; defrost and clean the interior and all accessories; leave the door slightly open, thus letting air circulate and preventing the formation of mould and unpleasant smells. Periodical clearing Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water and sodium bicarbonate. Clean cabinet outer surfaces with a silicone-wax spray. The condenser and compressor should be cleaned using a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This latter operation will maintain the appliance's excellent standards of performance and save energy. Something not working If the appliance is not functioning properly check that: the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on; there is no power failure; the control knob is in the right position. Furthermore: if the appliance seems too noisy check that the sides are not touching furniture that can transmit or amplify a noise or a vibration. Also, check that the piping of the refrigerant system does not vibrate. If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact your local ...