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Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other
than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After
defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE
Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all
loose accessories before cleaning the freezer.
The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and
before the electricity supply is connected again.
Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water,
and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent.
After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets
before replacing them.
IMPORTANT
Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder
or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your
freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and
leave a strong smell.
Defect:
Check if:
Temperature of stored
Freezer not
foods
cold enough
(becomes hotter).
Too much frost
Lid does not close
formed
completely
Lot of moisture in the
room
Goods packed poorly
If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the
assistance of authorised service staff.
Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may
cause personal injury or lead to additional defects.
It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the
outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the
freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the
formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance
which could cause rust.
If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the
compressor may not start immediately when the current
is re-connected. This is quite normal.
IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR
BREAKDOWN
The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical
Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated
time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an
unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods.
Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does
not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of
damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the
lid during this period.
If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will
reduce the hold-over time.
Possible cause:
Plug not connected correctly
increases
Defect in switch or fuse
Power failure
Lid in contact with goods in
freezer
Moisture from washing machine,
tumble-dryer, etc.
Lot of moisture from goods
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT
use abrasive products.
WHEN NOT IN USE
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Remove all goods from the freezer.
Clean the freezer as described above.
Leave the lid slightly open.
IF SOMETHING DOES NOT
WORK
IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT
FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY
Check the following before calling for service staff:
Action:
Check plug and socket
Check fuse, call electrician
Wait until current returns
Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes
correctly
Move freezer to a room with less
moisture, or air regularly
Re-pack goods, see under "How to use"
After the breakdown period you are recommended to
check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to
thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you.
Ice cream:
Fruits & Vegetables:
Breads & Cakes:
Shellfish:
Cooked Dishes:
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing
Small Joints:
Chicken:
Once
thawed
should
discarded.
If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Can be re-frozen without
danger.
Should be refrigerated and
used up quickly.
ie. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
there are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
Should be cooked and can
then be re-frozen as cooked
dishes.
Should also be cooked and re-
frozen as a cooked dish.
be
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