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We suggest you keep these instructions in a safe place for easy reference. PERFORMANCE Frost Free Combi Fridge / Freezer W71297CAP/S71298CAP Energy efficiency class Energy consumption - Kwh/year Net storage - vol fresh food ltrs...
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY FIRST / ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 2. TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMBI FRIDGE / FREEZER 5. REVERSING THE DOOR 6. SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE/FREEZER 7. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT 8. BEFORE OPERATING 9.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply. Rating label is situated inside the fridge compartment on the left hand side where the salad drawer is situated.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as this will cause your appliance to work harder. If installed next to a source of heat or freezer, maintain the following minimum side clearances: From Cookers 2"...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMBI FROST FREE FRIDGE / FREEZER 1- Cabinet shelves 2- Salad drawer cover 3- Salad drawer 4- Frozen foods storage drawers 5- Adjustable feet 6- Door shelves 7- Egg tray 8- Bottle shelf 9- Freezer fan 10- Thermostat knob and interior light...
REVERSING THE DOORS (You may need somebody to help you.) 1- Switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug. 2- Remove all loose items and fittings and food, if any, from inside the appliance and door racks.
14. For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material before storing in your appliance to avoid contact with the appliance surface. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Operating temperatures are controlled by the thermostat knob and may be set at any position between 1 and 7 (the coldest position). The average temperature inside the fridge should be around +5°C (+41°F).
less than 18 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen. FREEZING FRESH FOOD Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results. Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.
B) Freezer compartment The freezer compartment defrosts automatically. Warnings! The fan inside the freezer compartment circulates cold air. Never insert any object through the guard. Do not allow children to play with the freezer fan. Never store products that contain inflammable propellant gas (egg dispensers, spray cans etc.) or explosive substances.
CLEANING AND CARE We recommend. That you switch off the appliance at the socket and pull out the plug before cleaning. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet and wipe dry. Use a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one litre of water and a clean cloth to clean the interior.
DO’S AND DON’TS Do-Clean and defrost your appliance regularly (See "Cleaning and Care") Do-Keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products. Do-Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil. Do-Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem. Do-Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag, excluding as much air as possible.
Don’t-Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen. Don’t-Remove items from the freezer with wet hands. Don’t-Close the freezer door before placing the compartment cover in its place. Don’t-Leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly.
PROBLEM SOLVING If the appliance does not operate when switched on, check whether: The plug is inserted properly in the socket and that the power supply is on. (To check the power supply to the socket, plug in another appliance). The fuse has blown/circuit breaker has tripped/main distribution switch has been turned off.
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