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Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
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.
Fruits & Vegetables:
if soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & Cakes
: can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish
: should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes
: i.e. 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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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Symptom
No power to the appliance
The temperature in the freezer is too high
The freezer door will not open
The compressor runs continously
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Noise
Solution
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.
Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the
installation section in this instruction book.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Check that the door is 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.
Ensure the door is not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the door from
closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Important:
If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before
contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local 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 any in-guarantee service calls.
