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SPECIFICATIONS OF YOUR FREEZER
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
NOTE:
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USING YOUR FREEZER
Before switching on
o Make sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified person, as per
the information contained in installation instructions.
o After delivery, wait for eight hours before connecting the appliance to your
mains supply. This will allow any refrigerant gasses that may have been
disturbed during the transportation process to settle.
o The outside of the appliance and the removable accessories contained
within it, should be cleaned with a solution of liquid detergent and water.
o The interior of the appliance should be cleaned with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate dissolved in lukewarm water. The interior and accessories should
be thoroughly dried, after the cleaning process has been completed.
o There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It will lessen
as the appliance starts to cool.
During first use
o You should set the thermostat dial to its maximum setting for 24 hours after
switching on the appliance for the first time.
o When you first switch on the appliance, the compressor will run
continuously for approximately 24 hours or until the fridge freezer reaches a
cool enough temperature.
o During this period of time, you should try not to open the door frequently or
place a large amount of food within the appliance.
o You should then adjust the thermostat dial down to its normal operating
position.
o If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes
before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or connecting it to your
mains supply.
Switching on the appliance and setting the thermostat
You switch on your appliance by connecting it to your mains supply and
setting the thermostat. The thermostat control knob is located at the top of
the appliance.
o The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside of the
fridge, depending on what number you have turned the thermostat control
knob to:-
o Position <0> means that the appliance will not cool. However the light
will still function.
o Position <1> will give you a higher temperature inside of the freezer.
o Position <6> will give you a lower temperature inside of the freezer.
o Ideally the thermostat should be set to a position of between <3> to <4>.
o The freezer can cool down to -18 degrees centigrade and lower.
IMPORTANT: The ambient temperature of the room, the temperature of the
food and the amount of food that has been placed in the appliance and how
often the door is opened, will all affect the temperature being maintained
by the appliance.
O On the maximum setting (position <5>), your freezer will work harder to
maintain a lower temperature and will increase the energy usage. There is no
need to run your appliance on this setting for prolonged periods.
Control panel
1. Thermostat control dial.
2. Super freeze button
3. Power indicator light
4. Temperature warning light
5. Fast freeze indicator light
o Power light (Green) - will light up as soon as the appliance is connected to
your mains supply.
o Fast freeze light (Yellow) - will light up when the fast freeze switch has been
activated.
o Temperature rise warning light (Red) - will light up when the appliance
detects a rise in temperature that could affect the contents of your freezer.
THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
o The freezer compartment temperature must have already reached -18
degrees centigrade (or lower) before you attempt to store food that is
already frozen or freezing fresh food.
o The freezer compartment is only able to freeze a certain quantity of food at
one time. You should not attempt to freeze more than 4.5 kilograms of
fresh food within a 24 hour period.
o Warm food should be allowed to cool down before you attempt to freeze
it. If you place warm food in the freezer, then the increased humidity will
cause quicker ice formation and increase the amount of power that the
appliance uses.
o The guidance of the food manufacturer should be followed, in regard to the
maximum storage time.
o Thawed foods must not be frozen for a second time.
o Do not open the freezer door too often or leave the door open for long
periods of time, as this will increase the temperature inside of the
appliance and will increase the energy usage.
Tips on freezing
o Freezer bags, polythene wraps, aluminium foil (extra thick) and special cans
for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing frozen goods in.
o Tape, rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing bags and
wrappings.
o Before sealing a suitable bag, you should compress the air out of it, as this
will help the food to freeze more easily.
o Flat packages freeze more easily.
o If you are freezing liquid, then do not fill the container to the brim.
Liquids will expand when being frozen.
Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids (especially sparkling
liquids) into the freezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during
freezing.
Making ice cubes
o Fill the ice cube tray with water and place it in the freezer compartment.
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