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Electrolux FDF107GR User's Manual

1. TRICITY BENDIX LAS IAT t N BOOK DEPT si A E AE Se SST Peet aa l INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL FROST FREE FRIDGE FREEZER FDF107GR Thank you for buying a TRICITY BENDIX DOMESTIC APPLIANCE To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance and retain for future reference If you require guidance in the use of the appliance or require further information please contact our Customer Care Department TRICITY BENDIX CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 47 NEWBURY BERKSHIRE RG14 5XL Tel 01635 525542 Fax 01635 42970 Guide to use the instruction book The following Symbols will be found in the text to guide you through the instructions N Safetv Instructions i Hints and Tips US Step by step instructions A Environmental Information for an operation In N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department stallation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cab
2. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer Food which is to be frozen when cool should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer e Thaw frozen food in the fridge This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit e Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often e Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly e ltis advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods keep the door closed If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking it s condition The following guidelines should assist you Ice Cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruit and Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Bread and Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Can be re frozen providing there are ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints Should be cooked and then re frozen as cooked dishe
3. GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL Your appliance has been designed to operate in room temperatures of 10 C to 32 C By use of an air circulation slider control situated at the rear of the fridge compartment the amount of cold air circulated through the fridge compartment can be varied In room temperatures of between 10 C and 16 C should you find your fridge temperatures too cold reposition the slider control to the cold position NB Positioning the slider control to the cold position does not stop the flow of cold air only restrict it At room temperatures above 16 C the slider control can be adjusted between cold and coldest to increase the amount of cold air circulating through the fridge compartment Maximum circulation will be achieved with the slider control set at coldest Any further fridge temperature adjustment should be carried out by using the thermostat control see section headed Thermostat Control nou OM OMEN OM OM ON ON ooo ee Larder Compartment The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh food inside is 0 C to 5 C 32 F to 41 F The warmest part of the fridge compartment is at the top of the cabinet and the coolest at the bottom Eggs butter Storage Guide gt si NE a Preserves ready meals marmalade baked goods A margarine preserves marmalade Drinks milk fresh poultry fresh fish A Vegetables fruit DA Frozen f
4. LEICESTER Unit 23 24 Alliance Letehwonn Son on M22 Business Pk A eye Townsend Drive BOURNEMOUTH 63 65 Curzon Road Nuneaton MAIDENHEAD Reform Road M26 Bournemouth Warwickshire M60 Maidenhead Dorset CV11 6RX Berkshire BH1 4PW LINCOLN Unit 8 Stonefield Park 219 EB BRIDGEWATER 6 Hamp Industrial Estate M40 Clifton Street MOLESEY 10 Island Farm Avenue M35 Bridgewater Lincoln M61 West Molesey Somerset LN5 SAA Surrey TAG 3NT NEWCASTLE UNDER 18 21 Croft Road Br BRISTOL 11 Eldon Way LYME Brampton Industrial NEWBURY PO Box 5627 M25 Eldonwall Trading M12 Estate M24 Newbury Bristol Newcastle under Lyme Berkshire Avon Staffordshire RG14 5GF BS4 300 SIA IPSWICH Unit 2B EMSWORTH 266 Main Road NUNEATON 19 Ptarmigan Place M48 Elton Park Business M33 Southboure M21 Townsend Drive Centre Emsworth Nuneaton Hadleigh Road PO10 8JL ld cade ae ISLE OF WIGHT Unit 8 REDDITCH Heming Road M34 Enterprise Court M20 Washford NORWICH 2b Trafalgar Street Ryde Business Park Redditch M52 Norwich Ryde Worcestershire NR1 3HN Isle of Wight Bra oh SUNBURY Unit la ARRE PO PA TAMWORTH Unit 3 M63 The Summit NEWTON ABBOT Unit 2 Zealley Industrial M19 Sterling Park Hanworth Road M29 Estate Claymore Hanworth Ind Estate Kingsteignton Tamworth Sunbury on Thames Newton Abbot B77 5DO TW16 5D S Devon WORCESTER Unit 1 SYDENHAM Unit 6 me I se o eat ia M73 Northbrook Close M62 Metro Centre PLYMOUTH 16 Faraday Mill Gregorys Mill ind Estate Kangley Bridg
5. Service Force Centre 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 in guarantee service calls Peace of Mind for Twelve Months STANDARD GUARANTEE CONDITIONS We Tricity Bendix undertake that if within twelve months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials the company will at its option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us Any service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix service representative or authorised agent This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a charge will be made Service and Spare Parts lf you require service or
6. SER DEFROST TRAY COMPRESSOR WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG BEFORE contacting your local service force centre check the following points No power to the appliance Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown The light does not come on Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted Replace the bulb if it has blown Check the door light switch is not jammed The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting too high relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10 C to 32 C Relocate the appliance if necessary The freezer door will not open Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise The compressor runs continuously Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control See page 6 Check that the doors are closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Excessive frost and ice has built up Ensure the doors are not left open Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing Is the door gasket intact and clean If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local
7. commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and 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 the time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Do not place sealed containers or A carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks into the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting to damage to the freezer Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from the freezer as it may result in low temperature skin abrasions Manufacturers storage times should be adhered to Freezing Fresh Foods The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in 24 hours is 6kg Place the fresh food in the bottom two baskets Food may need rearranging to achieve this A Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns i Hints and Tips Any opened packets of frozen food should be rewrapped in airtight materials to prevent surface evaporation which cause s drying or freezer burn Frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be used immediately or thro
8. crowaves Refrigeration or Home Laundry equipment you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Tricity Bendix Customer Care Department P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG14 5XL Tel 01635 525542 Fax 01635 42970 ASERVICESFORCE d To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 0990 929929 SERVICE FORCE CENTRES ASERVICESFORCE d KELSO 2 8 Wood Market M08 Kelso CHANNEL ISLANDS di ae NORTH EAST ORKNEY Corsie Domestics GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity M65 7 King Street GATESHEAD Unit 356a PO Box 4 Kirkwall M39 Dukesway Court Vale Guernsey Orkney KW15 Dukesway Channel Islands SHETLAND Tait Electronic Systems Team Valley JERSEY Jersey Electricity Ltd a Company Holmsgarth Road 1 PO Box 45 Lerwick GRIMSBY Unit 2 Queens Road OWN SALES Shetland ZE1 OPW M42 Cromwell Road St Helier SHETLAND Bolts Shetland Ltd Grimsby Jersey 26 North Road South Humberside Channel Islands Lerwick DN31 2BN JE4 8NY OWN SALES Shetland ZE1 OPE HULL Unit 1 WHALSAY Leask Electrical M41 Sr d Industrial Harlsdale State SCOTLAND Symbister Whalsay Hull OWN SALES Shetland ZE2 9AA HU3 4AY LEEDS 64 66 C Gates Road ABERDEEN 8 Cornhill Arcade M37 a Riedet NORTHERN IRELAND BAN AB2 5UT NEWTON AYCLIFFE Unit 16 4 G W AUCHTERMUCHY 33A Burnside BELFAST AMMEN AM ea Aycliffe Ind Estate M03 Auchtermuchy M27 Kilwee Industrial Estate Newton Aycliffe Fife Upper Dunmury Lane DL5 6UJ a san SHEFFIELD P
9. d Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Force Centre At the End of the appliance Life When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside TABLE OF CONTENTS For the User Important Safety Instructions Description of the Appliance Control Panel Using Your Appliance Before Use To Start The Appliance Thermostat Control Mains On Off Switch Indicator Light Low Ambient Temperature Control Larder Compartment Storage Guide Shelf Adjustment The Freezer Compartment Frozen Food Storage Freezing Fresh Food Hints and Tips Food Storage Energy Saving Advice In the Event of a Power Failure Normal Operating Sounds Maintenance and Cleaning Internal Cleaning External Cleaning To Change the Lightbulb Automatic Defrosting When the Appliance is Not in Use What Happens if Something Goes Wrong Peace of Mind For Twelve Months Standard Guarantee Conditions Service Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Service Force Centres dl 0 00JJJOOOo CO O O 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 14 14 15 For the Installer Installation Instructions Technical Information Electrical Conn
10. e Road M32 Cattledown Worcester Sydenham Plymouth WR3 8BP SE26 PL4 OST REDRUTH Unit 7D M36 Pool Industrial Estate Wilson Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 3QW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Technical Information DIMENSIONS HEIGHT 168 8 cm 65 67 WIDTH 55 3 cm 21 77 DEPTH 61 5 cm 24 21 CAPACITY GROSS FRIDGE 160 litres FREEZER 105 litres NET FRIDGE 153 litres FREEZER 80 litres POWER ABSORBED 190W VOLTAGE 230 240V FREQUENCY 50Hz AVERAGE DAILY UNITS OF ELECTRICITY 2 9Kwh THIS FIGURE IS BASED ON STANDARD TEST RESULTS IN THE EUROPEAN STANDARD EN153 ACTUAL CONSUMPTION WILL DEPEND ON HOW THE APPLIANCE IS USED AND WHERE IT IS LOCATED This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications It is dangerous to alter the specifications N or attempt to modifv this product in anv WAV Electrical Connections Any electrical work required to install this N appliance should be carried out bv a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines anv liabilitv should these safetv measures not be observed Electrical Requirements Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The appliance is supplied
11. e level adjuster A from base of product retaining small cup spacer which is located around the threaded portion of the adjuster Remove the foot hinge assembly B by removing screws marked C Remove the bottom door by lifting it upwards slightly and carefully sliding it down off the centre hinge pin H Remove blanking plate M using a flat blade screwdriver Remove the centre hinge H by loosening screw G and removing totally screw J Remove the top door by carefully sliding it down off the upper hinge pin P Unscrew the upper hinge pin P and transfer it to the opposite side of the cabinet Refit blanking plate M onto the opposite side of the cabinet N 12 Refit the top door by carefully sliding it onto the upper hinge pin P 13 Turn the centre hinge H around from its illustrated position and transfer it to the opposite side Gently press the centre hinge up into the door To secure the centre hinge to the cabinet refit screw J Ensure the top door is correctly aligned before fully tightening the screws J and G This can be achieved by sideways movement of the centre hinge 14 Refit the bottom door by sliding it onto the centre hinge pin Take the bottom hinge foot assembly B and transfer it over to the opposite side of the cabinet being careful to retain any spacer washers fitted onto the bottom hinge pin Push the hinge foot assembly B into the door bearing using the pin
12. ections Electrical Requirements Installation Installation Requirements Ventilation Requirements Levelling Door Reversal 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 Description of the Appliance Non Heat Resistant Top Control Panel Air Circulation Slider Contro Dairy Compartment Den oe A fi Interior Light Door Shelf maan Bottle Shelf with Bottle Grip Salad Drawer Cover 01 AE Salad Drawer ae lu ili a Mus Freezer Baskets a E 7 Level Adjusters THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE SHRINK WRAP PACK SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN LINE WITH THE ABOVE DIAGRAM Pack Contents Half Depth Glass Shelf 6 Egg Tray Glass Salad Drawer Cover Trim Ice Tray Salad Drawer 2 Control Panel GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT THERMOSTAT USING THE APPLIANCE This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures surrounding air temperature between 10 C 50 F and 32 C 90 F If these temperatures are exceeded i e colder or warmer the appliance will not operate correctly Should the ambient temperatures be exceeded for long periods the temperature in the freezer section will rise above 18 C and food spoilage may occur Before Use Remove all securing tapes Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or deterg
13. eet Stornoway Isle of Lewis PA87 2QW ISLE OF MULL Brian Hogg M68 Braeside Raeric Road Tobermory Isle of Mull PA75 6PU ATA SERVICE FORCE CENTRES ATA To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 0990 929929 MIDLANDS LONDON amp EAST ANGLIA SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East CANVEY ISLAND 2 4 Sandhurst ASHFORD Unit 2 M18 Wyrley Road Industrial Kings Road M58 Bridge Road Business Estate Canvey Island Est Witton SS8 0QY Bridge Road an CHELMSFORD Hanbury Road a M47 Widford Ind Estate TN2 1BB BOURNE Manning Road Ind Estate Chelmsford M44 Pinfold Road Essex FLEET Unit 1 Bourne CM12 3AE M59 Redfields Industrial Sal COLINDALE Unit 14 ii EN BRIDGNORTH 1 Underhill Street M53 Capital Park Fleet M72 Bridgnorth Capital Wav Hampshi Salo i nn p Colindale GU13 ORD WV16 4BB London NW9 0EQ GLOUCESTER 101 Rycroft Street ENFIELD 284 Alma Road P Se M23 Gloucester M49 Enfield no NIRO a TONBRIDGE Unit 30 Deacon Tradi M31 Bank Buildings GRAVESEND Unit B4 MER rn eacon Trading Cattle Market M57 imperial Business Estate 18 a f A Hereford Gravesend So hi Tonbridge HE4 9HX Kent Kent HIGHAM FERRERS The Old Barn DA11 ODL TN9 1RA M51 Westfield Terrace HARPENDEN Unit 4 Higham Ferrers M46 Riverside Estate NN10 8BB Coldharbour Lane SOUTH WEST ILKESTON Unit 2 db M43 Furnace Road ARN Ilkeston LETCHWORTH 16 17 Woodside Ind Est BARNSTAPLE P O Box 12 DE7 5EP M50 Works Road M30 Barnstaple
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15. ent as the smell may linger Dry the appliance thoroughly Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or products containing alcohol t To Start the Appliance 1 Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation 2 Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply 3 Turn the thermostat control to the required setting A midway setting is usually suitable for normal operation see thermostat control 4 Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside Thermostat Control The thermostat control is situated in the top panel and is marked from 1 6 the higher the number the colder the setting The thermostat control regulates the temperature both within the fridge and freezer compartments 1 Cold 6 Coldest The temperature will be affected by Room temperature How often the door is opened How much food is stored Position of the appliance In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Indicator Light The green indicator light is situated in the control panel When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will glow and continue to glow until the appliance is switched off at the mains
16. hes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products 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 as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption 3 To Change the Light Bulb 1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricitv supplv 2 Remove the light cover bv removing the screw at the rear with a screwdriver 3 Pull the cover outwards towards the middle of the cabinet 4 Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt E14 SES bulb available from your local Service Force Centre 5 Replace the cover by sliding it into its original position 6 Replace the screw Automatic Defrosting Your appliance has been designed to be frost free This means there is no need to defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically When the Appliance is Not in Use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all of the food and clean the appliance leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells CONDEN
17. le If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever 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 The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Child Safety Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Servicing This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be use
18. of the foot for location Three holes will then line up with the hinge foot and screws C should be used to secure the hinge Refit level adjuster and spacer A in the opposite side of the cabinet 15 The base of your product should now be in line with the diagram 16 Stand the appliance upright FROST FREE FRIDGE FREEZER FDF107GR 822020579 01 11 1997 822020579 01
19. ood storage ice making Freezing fresh food 7 Adjustable shelves Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to accommodate varying heights of bottles and other containers Gently ease the shelf in the directions shown Store light items such as small cartons and jars on the shelves provided in the door The bottle shelf can be used for the storage of heavier bottles The larder compartment is fitted with glass shelves which are adjusted for the storage of different sized articles The Freezer Compartment The ezz symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at 18 C 0 4 F or colder allowing for long term frozen food storage and freezing of fresh food The freezer temperature is controlled automatically by the thermostat situated in the control panel Due to the different installations methods of usage and weather conditions adjustments to the temperature settings may be required These are best assessed against a temperature reading on a thermometer buried in the frozen food The reading must be taken quickly as the thermometer temperature will rise rapidly after removal Frozen Food Storage The appliance has the following net storage volume 80 litres 2 8 cuft 25 6 kg 56 4 Ib T 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 20 Ib per cuft Pre packed
20. s Chicken fresh dish Should be cooked and re frozen as a i A HINTS AND TIPS Normal Operating Sounds The advanced design of today s frost free appliances mean you hear unfamiliar noises during everyday operation The diagram below describes some of the noises you may hear These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly The automatic defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and clicks in and out of the defrost cycle The thermostat control will click when starting or stopping the compressor The fan circulates cold air to cool the refrigerator and the freezer compartment and sounds like air blowing or a whirring sound The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coil makes a gurgling noise NO Water dropping on the defrost A heater causes a hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle Defrost water drips into the i drain pan during the defrost l cycle 2 me i The compressor will make a N N hum or pulsating sound while NS i operating MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 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 Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polis
21. spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 0990 929929 The address of your local centre can be found on the following pages and also in your local telephone directory Before contacting your local Service Force Centre make a note of the model and serial number together with date of purchase The service department will require this information The model and serial number can be found on the rating plate situated inside the cabinet EXCLUSIONS This Guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix EU Countries The standard guarantee is applicable but is subject to the owner s responsibility and cost to ensure the appliance meets the standards set by the country to which the product is taken Proof of purchase may be required Tricity Bendix Aftersales Service in the country concerned will be pleased to advise further CUSTOMER CARE For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or further information on Cookers Mi
22. tilation grill touches against the wall When in position a 50 mm 2 clear space above the appliance should be maintained If space above the appliance is not available clearance of 25mm 1 should be maintained on both sides Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation Levelling The appliance should be level to eliminate rocking Ensure the appliance is upright and both adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so that the cabinet is level Adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate level adjuster at the front use your fingers or a suitable spanner This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it AAA 0 nenn 50 mm 2 OR N NN 25 mm 25 J 1 1 N nn BS IS Door Reversal Disconnect it from the electricitv suppiv Remove all loose items including food Store food in a cool place Make sure a towel or cloth is at the base of the product to prevent it from slipping Carefully lean the appliance backwards resting the top on a stool or something similar at least 30cm 12 from the floor care must be taken not to allow the appliance wheels to slip 10 11 Do not support the appliance on the rear ventilation grille or condenser Remov
23. with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and 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 O or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked 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 or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP Installation Requirements To ensure correct operation this appliance must not be located where the temperatures will fall below 10 C 50 F or rise above 32 C 90 F Avoid the following locations unheated kitchen outhouse conservatory garage For correct operation this appliance must be installed In a dry atmosphere Out of direct sunlight Away from extreme temperature not next to a cooker or other sources of heat Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor Ventilation Requirements Gently push into place until the top panel rear ven
24. wn away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food regularly Although storage longer than recommended is not harmful flavours and textures begin to change i A HINTS AND TIPS pl Storage To obtain the best results from your appliance neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate should be placed in the larder compartment Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item Do not store food uncovered Ensure that food is placed in the freezer that is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean refer to cleaning and maintenance Energy Saving Advice Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat such as a cooker dishwasher or radiator e Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet are not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer

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