Tricity Bendix EBF4/4 User Manual

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
| IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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 instruction book is supplied with the
appliance in order that the new owner can get to know 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.
This product is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play with the
product. |
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
This product should be serviced by your local
Electricity Company and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the
appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
Domestic fridge/freezers are designed to be
used specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only. |
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
possible food loss. See Installation instructions.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the
required distance for ventilation as stated in the
installation instructions.
Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance
work is carried out, be sure to switch off the
appliance and unplug it.
Frozen food must NOT be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
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.
The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer
shelves in this appliance contain channels
through which the refrigerant passes. If these
are punctured this would cause substantial
damage to the appliance and result in food
loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to
scrape off frost or ice. Under NO
circumstances should solid ice be forced off the
lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to
thaw when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to
allow the refrigerant to settle.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as
this could cause skin abrasions or 'frost/freezer
burns’.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Manufacturer's food storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Occasionaly during the operation the outside
front edges of the appliance may feel quite
warm to touch, this is normal.
CONTENTS
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING IS NOT WORKING? ............. PAGE 11
1. THERMOSTAT CONTROL (500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY)
2. FAST FREEZE CONTROL (500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY)
3. WARNING LIGHTS (500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY)
THERMOSTAT CONTROL (450mm WIDE MODELS ONLY)
5. FAST FREEZE FLAP
6. FREEZER BASKET
7. DRAIN CHANNEL
8. LEVEL ADJUSTERS
1. This appliance should be located in a dry
atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from
extreme temperatures eg. not next to a cooker or
other sources of direct heat, or in a very cold room
eg. an outhouse.
2. The appliance should be gently pushed into
place until the table top rear ventilation grill touches
the wall, see Fig 1.
When in position a 20mm (3/4") clear space above
the appliance should be maintained. If a clear
space of 20mm (3/4") above the appliance is not
available clearances of 25mm (1") should be
maintained on both sides of the appliance, this is to
provide sufficient air circulation. Always ensure that
the ventilation is kept clear from blockage by
teatowels etc., because this will cause the
appliance to work incorrectly.
3. Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with
food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm
floor which should also be level. Adjust the level by
screwing out the appropriate level adjusters in the
feet using your fingers or a suitable spanner (see
fig. 2). |
Make sure the appliance is upright and all
adjusters are in firm contact with the floor, so that
the cabinet doesn't rock in any direction.
4. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage
of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate. This is located inside
the cabinet behind the salad drawer.
5. Remove ALL the foam blocks from the front of
each basket, by pinching the block at its base and
peeling back. These must be removed before
operating the appliance.
DOOR REVERSAL
1. If your appliance is already in use, disconnect it
from the electricity supply and remove shelves and
other loose items, including food. Place frozen food
in boxes wrapped in blankets or other suitable
insulating material and put in a cool place.
2. Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top
held away from the floor by at least 30cm (12"),
use a stool or something similar. Make sure to use
a towel or cloth at the base to protect the sides of
the appliance ensuring that it does not slip. Do not
support the appliance on the rear ventilation grill,
see Fig. 3.
3. Remove level adjuster (1) from the small foot
assembly. The small foot (2) can now be removed
by removing screw (3). In order to remove the large
foot/hinge assembly (7) screws (4, 5 & 15) should
be removed making sure that spacer (6) is retained
with the assembly, see Fig. 4.
Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge
pin (See Fig. 5).
Unscrew the upper hinge pin (9) and transfer it to
the opposite side (See Fig. 5).
4. Refit the door, engaging the top with the upper
hinge pin in its new position.
5. Pull out the lower hinge pin (8) which may have
come away with the hinge blade or remained in
the door. Push the pin (rounded end) into the bush
at the bottom of the door on the side opposite to its
original position.
6. Taking care not to press down on the door. The
large foot/hinge assembly should be transferred
over to the opposite side of the cabinet and
screws, 15, 4 and 5 moved over to their new
positions in the hinge foot.
7. It is important that the spacer (6) is retained with
screw (4) in the channel between the base of the
appliance and the foot/hinge when screwing the
assembly into its new position.
8. Refit the small foot, positioning the screw in the
hole furthest from the cabinet front on the flat
portion of the base.
9. Replace the level adjuster (1) in the small foot.
10. Stand the appliance upright.
11. If your appliance has a side fix handle, see Fig
6.
i) Protect the paintwork from damage with
masking tape or other suitable material
between the blade and painted surface, while
using a blunt knife or similar instrument to
carefully prise out the plastic plugs from
alternative handle positions on the opposite
side of the door.
ii) Transfer the handle to its new position and
push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw
holes.
12. Finally level the appliance by means of the
level adjusters (1) in the feet.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE DOOR
Before carrying out the following Instruction you must ensure that the appliance is DISCONNECTED
from the electricity supply.
Occasionally door adjustment may be necessary
i.e. if a slight clearance is noticeable between the
door gasket and cabinet. This condition is mainly
due to uneven floors or the loading of the door. It is
possible to adjust the door at the hinge point (Fig.
7) as follows:
1. With the appliance standing on a level surface,
check that the door opens and closes properly and
seals all round.
2. If adjustment of the door is necessary this can
be done by loosening the screw (A) securing the
hinge blade to the foot and, adjusting the hinge
blade and door in and out,a little at a time, to
tighten or loosen the fit. Re-tighten the screw each
time an adjustment has been made befére again
checking for satisfactory door closure.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated
on the rating plate, located inside the cabinet.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
For your convenience, this appliance comes
complete with either a moulded-on or re-wireable
13 amp (BS1363) plug, protected by a 13 amp
ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the
plug supplied, a replacement 13 amp ASTA
approved (BS1362) fuse must be used.
In the case of a moulded-on plug, the fuse cover
MUST be refitted after changing the fuse. If the
fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug MUST NOT
be used until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement covers are available from your local
electricity company. The colour of the replacement
fuse cover must match the colour insert or emboss
on the base of the plug.
In the case of a re-wireable plug, care must be
taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without
causing damage to either the top cover or base. In
the event of the plug becoming damaged or
cracked, it must be replaced with an equivalent 13
amp, 851363 approved plug (ref. fig.9) and rewired
using the following procedure:-
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN 8 YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter "E"
or by the Earth Symbol —- or coloured green or
green and yellow. The wire coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter
"N" or coloured black. The wire coloured Brown
must be connected to the terminal marked "L" or
coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, loose or
stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp
must be secure over the outer sheath.
If a 13 amp (BS1363) plug is unsuitable for your
sockets, the plug should be removed, (cut-off in the
case of a moulded-on plug) and an appropriate
plug fitted.
NOTE: Moulded plugs cannot be re-used and
should be discarded if cut from a mains lead,
as insertion into a 13 A socket could prove
fatal.
If a non-fused plug is fitted (ref. fig.8), the wiring
must follow the above procedure and the appliance
must be protected by the use of a 15amp fuse
either in the adaptor or at the distribution board.
If at any time a replacement supply cord is
required, the cross sectional area of its conductors
must not be less than 0.75mm? and the cable
clamp must be tightened so as to fully retain the
new cord.
We recommend that this type of installation be
checked by a fully qualified electrician, prior to use.
THE CONTROLS
500MM WIDE MODELS:
On 500mm wide models you have the following
controls; (where fitted) which are in the table top,
see fig.10. |
1. THERMOSTAT DIAL
The thermostat dial operates the fridge
compartment. With the aid of a coin turn the
thermostat dial clockwise to align the Black
Indicator with the required temperature setting.
2. FAST FREEZE CONTROL
By turning the fast freeze control dial (with the aid
of a coin) clockwise to ‘l’ the fast freeze mode
begins, it is indicated by the amber light (5)
illuminating. When you turn the dial back to ‘O’ the
amber light will go out and the appliance will return
to normal running.
3. GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT
When the appliance is switched on at the mains,
the green indicator light will illuminate showing that
the appliance is switched on. The light will go out if
the appliance is switched off.
4. RED INDICATOR LIGHT
The red indicator light is the temperature warning
light, it will illuminate when the electricity supply is
first switched on or when the freezer temperature
rises above the required storage temperature. The
light will go out when the temperature falls to the
correct storage level.
5. AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT
The amber indicator light is incorporated with the
Fast Freeze switch (2), which overrides the
thermostat when switched on. This allows the
freezer to run continuously. The light will remain
illuminated until the Fast Freeze is turned off.
450MM WIDE MODELS:
On 450mm wide models you only have a
thermostat control which is situated inside the
cabinet, see fig. 11.
USING YOUR MACHINE
BEFORE USING
Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the
appliance with lukewarm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (5mi to 0.5 litre of
water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
might linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
The Ep XX) symbol means that your freezer will
store frozen food at -18°C (-0.4°F) or colder for long
term storage and will also freeze fresh food.
If frozen correctly, food will retain texture, colour,
taste and nutritional content.
The interior temperature of the freezer is
automatically controlled by the thermostat. The
freezer is designed to produce a storage
temperature of -18°C (-0.4°F) or colder. This will
normally be achieved with a setting of 4 on the
control dial. The control dial is numbered @-6.
The higher the number the colder the temperature.
On setting ‘@ the cooling system is switched off,
but the appliance is not disconnected from the
electricity supply.
If colder settings are selected for extra chilling
effect, do not forget to turn the control dial back to
the correct setting afterwards.
FREEZING FRESH FOODS
The refrigerated top shelf in the appliance should
be used as a fast freeze compartment. Any existing
frozen food should be rearranged to leave space
on the top shelf for freezing.
* The Maximum quantity of fresh food you can
freeze in any 24 hours is 8.5kg for 450mm and
8.0kg for 500mm wide models.
Most fresh food will freeze well, however some
freeze more successfully than others. Food with a
low proportion of water such as bread, cakes,
pastry, meat, fish and poultry freeze exceptionally
well. Similarly, game, dairy produce, fruit and
vegetables all keep well in the freezer.
Food with a high water content such as lettuce
and marrow do not freeze well as the freezing
process breaks down their cellular structure. Other
items which do not freeze well are mayonnaise
because it separates, bananas because they turn
black and whole eggs in their shells because they
crack.
USING THE FAST FREEZE
CONTROL 500mm WIDE MODELS
ONLY
On this model when freezing fresh food the Fast
Freeze switch (see fig.10) should be switched from
the normal operating position ‘0’ to ‘I’ and run the
appliance for at least 24 hours before placing food
inside. The amber fast freeze light will indicate that
the freezer is in the fast freeze mode. This will
lower the temperature inside the freezer.
Place the fresh food on the top shelf in contact with
the refrigerated surface leaving a space between
items to allow cold air to circulate. After 24 hours
the food will be fully frozen and can be transferred
to one of the baskets. The fast freeze switch can
now be returned to its normal operating position '0'.
NOTE
After starting up or cleaning of the appliance the
fast freeze procedure should not be carried out
until the red light goes out and the freezer is at its
normal operating temperature.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
Your appliance has the following net storage
volume:
450mm wide model: Net storage volume 70.22
litres (2.48 cuft)* weight of stored food 22.5kg
(49.61b.).
500mm wide model: Net storage volume 75.81
litres (2.68 cuft)* weight of stored food 24.3kg
(53.571b.).
*This is a standard measurement and the actual
capacity depends upon the density and sizes of the
food. The above figures are based on an
average density of 0.32Kg per litre (20Ib per cuft).
Pre packed frozen food should be put in the freezer
as soon as possible after purchase.
Your freezer provides for long term storage which
generally means up to 3 months, but the length of
time can vary and it is important to follow the
recommended times shown on packets of
commercially frozen food.
Any opened packets of frozen food, should be
rewrapped in airtight materials to prevent surface
evaporation which causes drying or ‘freezer burn’.
IMPORTANT
If the temperature rises in frozen food because of:
a) Non compliance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
b) Electric power failure.
c) Due to defrosting.
Then recommended storage life may be reduced
and storage times may not apply.
Frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally
should either be used immediately or thrown away.
Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not
been completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
NOTE
1. Do not place sealed containers of carbonated
liquids such as fizzy drinks into the freezer as it
creates pressure on the container which may
cause it to explode resultingin damage to the
freezer.
2. Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be
consumed immediately after removal from the
freezer as it may result in low temperature skin
abrasions.
NOTE
Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food
regularly. Although storage longer than
recommended is not harmful, flavours and textures
begin to deteriorate.
FOOD FREEZING GUIDE
Max. Storage
Period
Method Remarks
French or runner)
MEAT Joints
Beef 10-12 months Remove additional fat. Pad bone ends.
Cut to handy size, wrap thoroughly.
Pork 6 months Cut to hand size, wrap thoroughly. ditto
Lamb 9 months ditto ditto
Steak 10-12 months Open freeze or interleave with plastic film. ditto
Chops See Pork or ditto ditto
lamb above
Veal Fillets 6-9 months ditto
Bacon, cured 6 weeks ditto Pack in handy meal portions.
smoked 1 month
Sausages 6 weeks Wrap tightly. Pack in handy meal portions.
Minced meat 2 months Wrap tightly. Pack in handy meal portions.
Offal and tripe 3 months Clean thoroughly, remove tubes, cores Make sure it is really fresh.
and fat, pack in small portions.
POULTRY
Chicken 9-12 months Clean in usual way, joint if necessary, Wrap giblets separately,
wrap thoroughly. pad bone ends. Do not stuff
till ready.
Turkey 9-12 months Clean in usual way, joint if necessary. ditto
Duck, Goose 6 months Clean in usual way, joint if necessary. ditto
Giblets 3 months Wrap separately from bird.
Game 6 months Hang before freezing. Cook immediately after
| thawing.
FISH
All types 3 months Clean, descale, discard head and tail, Must be fresh.
wrap separately.
Trout 3 months Clean, descale, discard head and tail, Must be fresh.
wrap separately.
Salmon 3 months Clean, stuff with greaseproof paper for Must be fresh.
shape retention or cut into steaks,
cutlets or fillets.
VEGETABLES
Mushrooms 3 months Leave button mushroom whole, slice Pack in boxes.
larger ones. Trim stalks, wash, dry
thoroughly. Freeze open (or sautéd in a
little butter till partially cooked then freeze).
Potatoes 3 months New potatoes and chips can be frozen
raw. Otherwise cook partially in one of
usual forms, cool then freeze.
Beans (Broad, 12 months Peel or pod and wash, top and tail. Blanch for 2 mins., cool for
same time in iced water then
freeze.
Cut large beans into shorter lengths
or slice.
Max. Storage
Period Method Remarks
Carrots 12 months Use small ones, Prepare by scraping Blanch for 3-4 mins.
top and tail.
Cauliflower 12 months Break up the florets and wash. Blanch for 3mins. Add
| lemon juice to water to
improve whiteness.
Spinach 12 months Wash thoroughly. Blanch a few leaves at a time,
remove thicker veins.Chop if liked. for 2 mins.
Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones. Blanch for 3mins,- medium
Remove outer leaves. 1'/ mins.- small.
Root crops 12 months The younger the better. Blanch for 3-5 mins.
Peel and slice or freeze whole.
FRUIT
Apples 9-12 months Freeze either of two ways: Freeze in small quantities
as puree-stew with little water, Pack in plastic containers,
beat to smooth pulp, sweeten to taste, leaving 1.5cm ('/ in.)
blanch for two mins., drain and cool. headroom
Pack tightly in layers with a little dry sugar
sprinkled between, if so desired;
or soak in slightly salted water for ten
minutes, dry and freeze.
Apricots 10-12 months Preferably remove stones, but leave Pack in plastic containers
| skins on. Pack in syrup 200-400g leaving 1.25-2.50m ('/>-1in.)
('/-1Ib.) sugar to 550ml (1 pint) of headroom
water, making sure fruit is covered.
Cherries 12 months ditto ditto
Damsons 12 months ditto ditto
Plums 9 months ditto ditto
Gooseberries 12 months ditto ditto
Blackberries 12 months Either pack in syrup as above, or coat ditto
with caster sugar and pack in plastic
containers. Also may be frozen open
then pack in containers.
Currants 12 months ditto ditto
Raspberries 12 months ditto ditto
Strawberries 12 months ditto ditto
Peaches 10 months Cover with boiling water for 1 minute keep fruit submerged in
then cool by dipping into cold and peel syrup, place crumpled
carefully. Cut into halves, removing greaseproof paper on top, so
stone. Use syrup method of packing there is no room between the
and freezing. surface of the liquid and the
lid.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Eggs whole 6 months Pack leaving headspace, beat slightly. Do not freeze eggs in their
shells as they will crack.
Max. Storage
Period Method Remarks
Egg Whites 6 months Beat slightly, place whites in small
containers just a few at a time.
Egg Yolks 6 months As for whites, but to prevent coagulation Use for savoury or sweet
mix with '/1 tsp. salt or '/ tsp. caster dishes, label so that
sugar to every two yolks. correct yolks are used.
Butter 6 months Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze.
(unsaited)
3 months (salted)
Cream 3 months Must first be beaten slightly before Allow slight room for
Whipping and freezing. Rosettes of whipped cream expansion in the container.
Double only can be piped onto silicone paper and Pack in layers.
open frozen.
Cheese 4 months (soft) Wrap all varieties tightly in foil. Hard cheese stores much
3-4 months (hard)
better when grated.
BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags
Bread 1-2 months Wrap and freeze.
(Freshly baked)
Cakes, plain 6 months Wrap and freeze.
Cakes, iced 3 months Freeze without wrapping, then wrap
and store in polythene.
PREPARED FOODS
Stews 2 months May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a Place bag inside a square
polythene bag. plastic or cardboard box to
shape the contents into bricks
which save space in freezer.
Sauces 4 months Freeze in quantities of 275ml ('/2 pint) Egg based sauces are
A little extra liquid may be required, unsuitable.
when you come to use it.
3 months Assemble individual helpings on Cover slices of meat with
Full courses
specially constructed aluminium trays,
then cover with foil. To re-heat leave
the cover on and put in the oven for
about 45 minutes at 200°C/Mark 6.
gravy to prevent drying out.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared food. This together
with the changes in shopping habits to a once a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even
more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible.
* Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
* The opening of the freezer door should be kept to
a minimum.
* Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
* Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator or freezer until cool.
(Leave food in a place as cool as possible in
order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator
or freezer as soon as possible).
* Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
* Do not store food uncovered.
* The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
* Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of
soda in warm water (5mi to 0.5 litre of water).
* Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
* Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labelled and used in date order to ensure that
food is consumed at its best.
«It is important that food is used before its ‘best
before’ date.
» Regularly check the freezer door seal to ensure
that it is clean and free from bits and pieces.
Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly
in between.
* Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up
food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it
frequently. |
CLEANING AND CARE
BEFORE any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
INTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN
THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products. Please Note: There
are sharp edges on the underside of the product so
care should be taken when cleaning.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black
grille) and the compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
food and clean the appliance, leaving the doors
ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
In the freezer compartment, frost accumulates on the
sheives during normal working and should
occasionally be removed with the plastic scraper
provided.
Heavy frosting (1/4" thick) will reduce the freezers
efficiency and therefore complete defrosting should
then be carried out, probably at 6 month intervals
depending on usage.
Preferably you should defrost the freezer when there
is little or no food in it.
1. Any remaining frozen food should be placed in
another freezer, or wrapped in blankets, or layers
of paper and placed in cardboard boxes, and then
stored in a cool place.
2. Switch off the wall socket and remove the plug.
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3. Fold out the defrost flip spout and place a
suitable container under the spout to collect the
defrost water, you must leave the door
open,see Fig. 12.
4. Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls
of hot (not boiling) water in the freezer and
loosening the frost with a stiff bristle brush or
suitable plastic scraper.
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING IS NOT WORKING?
5. After defrosting, clean and dry the interior, then
fold up the flip spout. Switch the appliance back
on and replace any frozen food and close the
door.
REMEMBER, If the temperature of frozen food is |
allowed to rise during the defrosting period, its
storage life may be shortened.
BEFORE contacting your local Electricity Company Service Depot, check the following points:
The appliance does not work . . . Check that:
* There is power at the socket.
* Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking
the household lights.
* The fuse has not blown.
* The air circulation passages are not covered.
Vibration or abnormal noises...
* You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
of tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a
whirring or pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
will hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts
in and out.
The light does not come on. . . Check that:
* The bulb is fitted correctly.
* Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Other points to check . . . Check that:
Have you turned the thermostat to the correct
setting?
Have doors been left open causing the
temperature to rise?
Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to
open shortly after you have closed it. Don't
worry this is due to pressure difference which
will quickly equalise and allow the door to open
normally.
If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Service Depot.
RATING PLATE
The rating plate is situated inside the cabinet. It gives
the model and serial numbers which should be quoted
in any communication. For future reference record the
information below:
Model No:
Serial No:
Date of Purchase:
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer
will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
* Please note that proof of purchase is
required for any In-guarantee service calls.
Before contacting your local Service Depot, make a
note of the make, model and date of purchase of
your machine: the Service Depot require this
information.
In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise do not
re-freeze the food without checking its
condition. The following guidelines should
assist you.
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Bread & Cakes: Can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: ie casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be re-frozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
cooked dish.
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