Turn the thermostat control knob to the coldest
Operation
setting (?SUPER.?). The freezer will now run
BBeeffoorree UUsseecontinuously, creating a sufficient reserve of the
temperature required.
Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash
inside the appliance with lukewarm water andTurn the thermostat control knob 6-24 hours
bicarbonate of soda (5m1 to 0.5 litre of water). Do notbefore placing new food in the freezer,
depending on how much food is to be frozen.
use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry
thoroughly.Place the food in the freezer and leave the
thermostat set at ?SUPER.? for about 24 hours
SSttaarrttiinngg tthhee AApppplliiaanncceemore.
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The green pilotThen turn the thermostat control knob back
again. The freezer will return to normal storage
light will illuminate to show that the appliance istemperature.
switched on.
If the thermostat control knob is
Temperature Control Knob
accidentally left at the coldest setting
The thermostat ensures that the required temperaturethe freezer will not be damaged, but
is maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature byenergy will be wasted.
turning the control knob with a coin that fits the
groove. Turning the thermostat control knob towards.FFrroozzeenn FFoooodd SSttoorraaggee
?SUPER? makes the temperature in the freezer colder,When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has
and turning the control knob towards no. 1 makes thebeen out of use for some time, we advise you to run
temperature warmer.your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing
The correct setting can be found by measuring thefrozen food.
temperature of the top package in the middle of the
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
freezer. This should not have a temperature warmermanufacturer.
than -18°C.
Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open
longer than is necessary.
IImmppoorrttaanntt
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause 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.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer
will not be affected if the power cut is short and
the freezer is full. Do not open the lid Should the
OOppeenniinngg//CClloossiinngg tthhee LLiiddfood begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.
The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to
prevent moisture entering the freezer, increasing the(See Hints and Tips)
amount of frost formed.
When the lid is opened the air inside the freezerTThhaawwiinngg
becomes slightly warmer and expands. When the lid isDeep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,
closed again the air is cooled immediately. This maycan be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature,
lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it harddepending on the time available. Small food items
to open the lid again immediately. This is quite normal.may even be cooked from frozen, in this case
Wait for a few minutes until the vacuum has subsidedcooking will take longer.
and then open gently. Never use excessive force onAny frozen food which is allowed to thaw
the handle.accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
FFrreeeezziinngg FFrreesshh FFooooddpossible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer iscan be cooked and then refrozen.
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezerDefrosted cooked food must never be
is heated as little as possible.
refrozen.
If more than 3-4kg of food is to be frozen:
5 |