Hisense MBUZ6097 freezer
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1. Pull out the mains plug Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes Notify customer services The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1m3 per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating label on your appliance Important information when using the appliance e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard e Neveruse electrical appliances inside the refrigerator e g heater electric ice maker etc Explosion hazard e Neveruse a steam cleaner to clean the appliance The steam may pen etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock e Donot store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliances Explosion hazard e Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc2. e Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable e Commerciallyfrozen pre packed food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturers instruction Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position e Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise the plastic and door seal will become porous e Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance e Donot store bottled or canned drinks especiallycarbonated drinks in the ice compartment Bottles and cans may explode Never put frozen food or ice cubes straight from the ice compartment into your mouth Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the inner freezer walls or tubing etc Risk of frost burns to the skin e Donot scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed object You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite Only use a plastic scraper e Inthe case of malfunction under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance e When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before plugging it in again Otherwise the compressor will be overloaded
3. Leave overnight the temperature in the Freezer should be 18 C or lower FRIDGE FREEZER THERMOMETER FREEZER Adjusting the temperature The internal temperature of your Freezer is controlled by a thermostat The Thermostat Control Dial located on the front of the Freezer under the shelves sets the temperature for the Freezer compartment Setting 7 will make the Freezer coldest and setting 1 the warmest The recommended settings is between 3 and 4 the correct setting when the Freezer is used in normal room temperature The Freezer may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or cold room see Troubleshooting _ or if you open the Freezer door very often THERMOSTAT CONTROL DIAL A Freezing Fresh Food Before placing fresh food inside the freezer it is necessary to reduce the temperature inside Turn the Thermostat Control Dial to number 7 at least 4 hours before introducing any fresh food Only freeze food in small quantities and leave the freezer to operate for 24 hours after entering fresh food before returning the dial to its previous setting Noises inside the Freezer If you have not owned a freezer before you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises Most of these are perfectly normal but you should be aware of them Gurgling Whooshing These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system It
4. only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use always refer to a qualified electrician Note After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover the cover must be refitted to the plug the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC LowVoltageDirective 89 336 EEC EMC Directive SAFETY WARNING IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF Locks If your refrigerator is fitted with a lock to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance If disposing of an old refrigerator break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully This appliance complies with the following Community Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent amendments 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent amendments 2002 96 CE Information concerning disposal
5. Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters near your refrigerator e Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator Children in the household Keep children away from the packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance It is not a toy Under no circumstances should children be allowed to sit on the bins or hang from the door If the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General requirements The appliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and according to the instruction manual Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently in order to conserve energy Do not fill the appliance with too much food cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly FRIDGEMASTER Unit D Global Avenue Global Park Millshaw Leeds LS11 8PR For further information please contact Tel 44 0 113 395 6930 the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on Fax 44 0 113 270 8599 0845 0508536 at the end of its life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU x This symbol on the product or in the instructions means tha
6. has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your freezer Humming purring or pulsating This is the compressor motor working as it pumps the refrigerant around the system USING YOUR FREEZER Shopping for frozen foods Your Freezer is 4 star LEDS When you are buying frozen food look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating This is usually the period stated as Best Before on the front of the packaging Check the freezer temperature Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods It should show a temperature lower than 18 C Choose packs carefully Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition Purchase frozen food last Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket Keep frozen foods together When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling home if you keep all the frozen foods together they will help to keep each other cold Store food straight away Don t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away Special insulated bagscan be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops These keep frozen food cold for longer Thawing frozen food For some foods thawing before cooking is
7. the door swing This must be done before you fit the cabinet outer door A a Cleaning before use o C Ji Wipe the inside of the Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda gt gt Then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe lu completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets You could clean the Freezer externally with wax polish If you require more information refer to lA m VENTILATION CLEANING on page 9 THERMOSTAT CONTROL DIAL LEVELLING FEET behind kick strip INSTALLATION Before plugging in YOU MUST Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Freezer If not see the section called ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on page 12 Before installing your Freezer you should check the location of the socket and how accessible it is lt may also be necessary to place the power cable in position before finally installing the Freezer DO NOT connect the power until final installation is complete If the socket is inaccessible after the Freezer has been installed you may have to connect the power before final installation if this is the case the thermostat control dial must be turned to o the off position see Setting the temperature on page6 Before switching on DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THEFREEZE
8. with the hinges Remove the door to the cabinet Be careful with the hinge use a long shafted screwdriver if you have one Check that the Freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the door seals are secure on all sides before finally tightening the hinge bracket screws Repeat with the other hinge Replace the cabinet blanking plates Replace the door and re attach the hinges With the door closed remove the screws on the outside of the hinges Start with the top hinge Open the hinges away from the door DH E a Remove the blanking plates for the cabinet Turn the hinge over and place it on the diagonally opposite corner of the cabinet Screw back in place USING YOUR FREEZER Switching on vour Freezer 1 Open the freezer door and position the Thermostat Control Dial to number 7 Close the door and insert the plug into a suitable electrical socket and leave for between 6 and 8 hours for the freezer to get down to temperature 2 When the freezer is cold enough you can place frozen food inside Turn the Thermostat Control dial to between positions 3 and 4 Is the Freezer cold enough If you are concerned that your Freezer is not being kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature you will need a special fridge freezer thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware shops Place the thermometer in the middle basket of the Freezer where it can be read easily
9. Disposal of packaging OY The packaging protects your appliance from damage during Y transit Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner Observe local environmental standards when disposing of packaging material for recycling purposes Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children It can become a choking or suffocation hazard Disposal of your old appliance Jam Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Recycling old appliances can reclaim valuable raw materials This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The directive requires that old household electronic appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers may take their old appliances to public waste collection areas other communal collection areas or if national legislation allows return it to a retailer when purchasing a si
10. How to use your new Freezer Model MBUZ6097 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FREEZER INS O N Before use Location E E min 550mm Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on page 12 13 carefully before using your When selecting a position for new Fridgemaster Freezer The Freezer is for indoor domestic use only ka ee sure the floor is flat and firm and Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 12 C and 32 Avoid locating your Freezer near a heat source eg cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct sunlight TheFreezer is free standing and designed to be inserted alongside kitchen units and fitted with a matching unit door When your Freezer f is working the grille at the back may become hot and the sides warm It must therefore be installed in a space with the following measurements The distance from the floor to the underside of the work surface should be between 820mm 870mm It should have a width of 600mm and a PS depth of at least 550mm The Freezer door can either open to the right SS A e FROZEN FOOD or the left depending on the location and which suits you See page 6 if DRAWERS you want to reverse
11. R The coolant fluid needs time to settle Before using your Freezer Before placing frozen foods in your Freezer turn the Freezer on and wait for 24 hours to make sure it is working properly and to allow the Freezer to fall to the correct temperature Adjusting the height and level of the Freezer The height and level of the Freezer should be adjusted so that the top surface of the Freezer fits under the kitchen worktop It should be flush and level with the underside To do this use the 4 rotating levelling feet one at each corner of the Freezer 1 Loosen the locking nut by turning it clockwise using the Spanner 2 Turn the foot to raise or lower the Freezer 3 When the feet have been adjusted and the freezer is level tighten the locking nut againstthe bottom of the Freezer by turning it anti clockwise Once the Freezer has been adjusted to the correct height you may find it easier to carefully push the Freezer in place and use the front levelling feet to ensure the Freezer is level If the Freezer is not level the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected AC Ensure that the Freezer does not rest on the power cable If the power cable damaged it must be replaced by qualified registered electrician before you use the Freezer Adjusting the plinth or kickboard When the Freezer has been fitted you may decide to attach a plinth or kickboard to match your existing kitchen units Remove th
12. RTHED This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 which will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed of To avoid a possible shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket Fitting a new plug If for any reason you need to fit a new plug the flexible mains lead must be connected as shown here The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code CONNECT GREEN AND YELLOW TO EARTH E Note someappliances do CONNECT not have earth wires BLUE TO NEUTRAL N CONNECT BROWN TO LIVE L MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS HELD BY THE CLAMP If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E Earth or symbol or coloured Green The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red Before refitting the plug cover check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug Use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse
13. e bottom rail by releasing the fastenings just inside the grill on both sides and pull towards you Insert the kickboard and replace the bottom rail to hold it in place FITTING THE CABINET DOOR Outer Cabinet Door Fixing Kit Contents e 2 Double Threaded Bolts e 4 Right Angled Brackets e 2 Domed Headed Nuts e 2 Bolts e 4 Wood Screws Place two of the right angled brackets on the bolts and secure with the domed headed nuts Measure the distance between the centres of the bolts D Remove the two plastic plugs on the top of the door and insert the double ended bolts Pa Mark the centre of the drill holes using a bradaw Remove the brackets Using a 3mm drill bit drill a hole to a depth of 5 8mm Drawer a line the length of D on the rear of the door Ensure that it is centred over the centre line Place two of the brackets so that the bottom of each bracket is in line with the horizontal mark Subtract B from A to give C Mark a centre line down the length of the rear of the Cabinet Door Measure the disatnce C from the top of the door and mark a line 90 to the centre line o e ndi a The appliance must be positioned so that the top bracket is flush with the underside of the work surface and fluh with the other units See Adjusting the height and level of the appliance on page 3 Fit the two remaining right angled brackets to the bottom of
14. er tape for use in low temperatures This tape is available in white so you can use it to write the items contents on You can buy special freezer labels and pens Labels come in different colours which can help you use your Freezer effectively For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green Using a different colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your frozen food more efficiently Write the contents and date If you are really organised add the weight and notes on cooking such as thaw first or cook from frozen and keep a separate log book of what is in each drawer This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily Recommended Storage Periods when frozen from fresh Fruit Syrup or Sugar packed Fruit Open Frozen or Pur ed Fruit Fruit juices Beef Lamb Veal Pork Minced meat Cured meats Sausages Packed bacon Smoked bacon chops gammon steaks up to 12 months up to 12 months up to 6 months up to 9 months up to 8 months up to 6 months up to 5 months up to 3 months up to 2 months up to 3 months up to 7 months up to 2 months Unsmoked bacon chops gammon steaks up to1month Chicken Duck Goose Turkey White fish Oily fish including salmon Smoked salmon Caviar Shellfish Butter Cheese Cream double whipping Eggs only freeze separated Suet Milk Yogurt up to 12 months up to 5 months up to 5 months up
15. lling feet at the front If the Freezer is not level the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected Do Not Turn on the Freezer for 4 Hours After the Freezer is in place it needs to be left for 4 hours The coolant fluid needs time to settle Installation Don t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance Servicing Repairs and maintenance should only be performed by a qualified technician The appliance must be readily accessible to the service engineer in the event of maintenance or repair being required TROUBLESHOOTING Power cut If the internal temperature of the Freezer compartment is 18 C or less when the power returns your food is safe The food in your Freezer will remain frozen for approx 16 hours with the door closed Don t open the Freezer doors more than necessary The Freezer is particularly cold You may have accidentally adjusted the Thermostat Control Dial The Freezer is particularly warm The compressor may not be working Turn the Thermostat Control Dial to the maximum setting and wait a few minutes If there is no humming noise it is not working Call your Customer Service Department The Freezer is not working Check it is plugged in and switched on Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown Plug in another appliance such as a lamp to see if the socket is working The Freezer should be p laced in a well ventilated room with an ambient temperature of between 12 C a
16. milar new product Old appliances still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special disposal procedures Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal Up to date information concerning options for disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office Redundant appliances Cut off the mains plug and discard it Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the insulation contains gases Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of properly Ensure the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal 13 SAFETY Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the next owner Technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R6ooa refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigeration circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may ignite If damage has occurred Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance
17. nd 32 C Noises You may hear some unusual noises from time to time See Noises inside the Freezer on page 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Rated Voltage Vv Rated Frequency Hz Energy Class Gross Storage Volume Litres Product Dimension h w d mm Net Weight kg Star Rating Refrigerant MBUZ6097 220 240 so A 103 820 590 543 37 5 4 Star R600a The policy of Fridgemaster is one of continuously seeking new ways of improving its products Therefore the Company reserves the right to change the specification of items illustrated and described at any time 10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Disposal Old appliances still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special disposal procedures Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal Up to date information concerning options for disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your retailer or local council office Locks If your Freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance If disposing of an old refrigerator break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EA
18. r freezer or freezer If this is not possible wrap the food firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place SCRAPER NOT INCLUDED 2 Scrape away as much frost build up as possible using the plastic scraper scraper not included 3 Thawing of the remaining frost can be speeded up by placing bowls of hot water inside the freezer compartment As the solid frost loosens prize it away with the ice scraper and remove 4 When defrosting is completed clean your freezer as described in CLEANING CLEANING Cleaning inside the Freezer After defrosting you should clean the Freezer internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda Then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe the Freezer dry before replacing the baskets and shelves Cleaning the outside of the Freezer Use standard furniture polish to clean the Freezer exterior Make sure that the doors are closed to prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside The grille of the condenser at the back of the Freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment Cleaning tip e Defrost when food stocks are low MAINTENANCE Moving your Freezer Location Do not locate your Freezer near a heat source eg cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct sunlight Levelling the Freezer Make sure the Freezer is level Use the rotating leve
19. t your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed mm For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product
20. the appliance door using the two bolts provided Mark the hole centres on the outer cabinet door and remove it Using a 3mm drill bit drill a hole to a depth of 5 8 Refit the outer cabinet door and screw the brackets in place Fit the outer cabinet door onto the two bolts at the top of the appliance door and check that it is level with the other cabinet doors Tighten the domed headed nuts to secure the backets Measure from the underside of the work surface to the bottom of the right angled bracket A Next measure from the underside of the work surface to the top of the other unit doors B Using the screws provided screw the brackets into place Open the appliance door Use two screws and a drill bit that are appropriate to your work suface mark and drill through the bracket into the underside of the work surface Screw the brackets to the work suface e This must be done before fitting the cabinet outer door e Ensure the Freezer is unplugged and empty e We recommend you have someone to assist you Tools required e Phillips style screwdriver e Flat bladed screwdriver e Socket set WARNING Take care when opening the hinges They are sprung and there is a risk of injusry if they close on your hand Remove the blanking plates from the outside of the Freezer door Supporting the bottom of the door as you do so With the top hinge open undo the screws holding it Be careful
21. to 6 months up to 7 months up to 2 months up to 3 months don t freeze up to 1 month up to 8 months up to 5 months up to 3 months up to 3 months up to 6 months up to 1 month up to 6 weeks Storage Guidelines There are a series of icons printed on the inside of the Freezer door that give approximate storage periods for different types of food These can be used to provide quick guidelines if in doubt you should consult the more accurate table opposite OS 1 1 2 Oo Oo 4 5 DIT NOMIINIC Defrosting After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the Freezer compartment As a temporary measure this frost should be scraped away using a plastic scraper NEVER use a metal or sharp instrument Remove existing foods and baskets ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer Scrape off and remove the frost then move your foods back in order to gain access to other sections of the Freezer Complete defrosting will however become necessary approximately once a year or if the frost layer exceeds 4mm to maintain the efficiency of the freezer This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows 1 Take out the frozen food turn the Freezer off at the mains supply and leave the doors open Ideally the frozen food should be put into anothe
22. unnecessary Vegetables and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked Frozensaucesand soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently until thawed Freezing fresh foods The Golden Rules Use quality food and handle it as little as possible Freeze food in small quantities it freezes faster takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need What not to Freeze Bananas Pomegranates Pears Carbonated liquids as they can explode or anything in a glass container as these may crack To Thaw 1 Cover food loosely 2 Thaw at room temperature Don t forget that thawing in a warm area encouragesthe growth of bacteria 3 Always make sure there are no ice crystals in the food before cooking particularlywith meat These crystals indicate that the food is not fully thawed They result in lower temperatures when cooking Lower cooking temperatures may not destroy dangerous bacteria 4 Cook food as soon as possible after thawing 5 Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during thawing Oven Thawing Many microwaves and ovens have thaw settings To avoid bacterial build up only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards Safety Tips e Never re freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it again to kill off harmful bacteria e Never re freeze thawed shellfish Useful Tip e Re seal packs properly after removing items This prevents drying or freezer b
23. urn and a build up of frost on any remaining food Preparations for freezing Leave cooked food to cool completely Chill food in a fridge before freezing if possible Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it Don t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer Use special freezer bags available from supermarkets freezer film polythene bags plastic containers aluminium foil heavy grade only if in doubt double wrap Don t use aluminium hari foil for acidic foods such as citrus s fruits Don t use thin cling film or glass Don t use used food containes unless cleaned thoroughly first Exclude as much air from the containeras possible You could buy a specialvacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow for expansion You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids or solids with liquids such as stew in square blocks This is known as preforming Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container Freeze it like this then remove it from the container and seal the bag USING YOUR FREEZER Label everything Many foods look the same when frozen so careful labelling will help avoid forgetting what an item is Storage times being exceeded could cause food poisoning You can buy special freez
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