Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
OPERATIONwater at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in
Before usingFreezer
this position for any period of time. However should
The freezer compartment will become progressively
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside thethe temperature rise above 16!C remember to turn
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate ofthe switch off again.covered with frost.
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
linger. Dry thoroughly.is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
Setting the temperaturetools for this operation.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried
by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an
out.
OOFF� (O) position.For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
Position 1 = minimum coldnessAproceed as follows:
- Turn the thermostat dial to the �OFFE position
Position 6 = maximum coldness
D710(O) or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
A - Low Ambient Switch fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
The intermediate position is usually the most
suitable (3-4).store in a cool,dry place.
- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperatureunder the channel in the centre of the lower part
inside the refrigeration compartment depends on theThe freezer compartment
of the appliance; place a low-sided container
following factors:The four-star freezer compartment is suitable forbeneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).
� room temperaturestorage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
� how often the door is openedfresh foods.
- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .
� how much food is stored- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
� position of the applianceFreezing fresh foodthe thermostat to a functioning position.
- After letting the appliance run for at least half an
When freezing large amounts of fresh food turn the
Importanthour, replace the previously removed food intoD068/2
thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to
the compartment.
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possiblefreezing.
that because a very low temperature has beenWhen the food is frozen return to the normal
selected, the motor is working continuously, whichposition.Important
prevents the defrost cycle from operating. In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 9 kg.When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number shouldPlace food to be frozen in the upper drawer of thecontrolled by the thermostat and will not be
be selected on the thermostat and you should noticeoperational during this period. A temperature rise of
freezer as this is the coldest part.
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which isthe frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
correct.shorten their safe storage life.
drawers and baskets from the appliance and place
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn thefood on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to
thermostat to a higher number, however you shouldexceed load limit stated on the side of the
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automaticAttention!
upper section.
defrosting.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.
Low Ambient Temperature Switch ImportantThe following guidelines should assist you.
To ensure that the appliance is working efficientlyIn the event of a power cut the food in the freezer willIce-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
when the room temperature drops below 16!C, thenot be affected if the power cut is short and if theFruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and
switch mounted next to the thermostat control shouldfreezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the foodused up.
be switched on.begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and mustBreads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.
not be re-frozen .
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should beSmall Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-
refrigerated and used up. frozen as cooked dishes.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providingChicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.cooked dish.
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