Philco PCF 3012 M, User Manual

Page 1: ...CHEST FREEZER USER S MANUAL PCF 3012 M ...

Page 2: ...Dear customer Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product So that your appliance serves you well please read all the instructions in this user s manual ...

Page 3: ... INSTALLATION 5 Transport and unpacking 5 Installation location 6 Cleaning before use 7 Electrical connection 7 PART 3 SETTING THE TEMPERATURE 8 PART 4 ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD 9 Storage of frozen food 9 Chart on storing food in the refrigerator 10 PART 5 DEFROSTING AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE 11 PART 6 WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN 13 PART 7 INFORMATION SHEET 15 ...

Page 4: ...levant chapter When installing the appliance in its place or when moving the appliance the power cord could be penetrated or damaged Check that the power cord is not interfering anywhere Before connecting the appliance to the electrical power source check that the capacity of the system corresponds to the specifications on the appliance s rating label Any kind of home electric wiring necessary for...

Page 5: ...ch of children If you will not be using the freezer any more remove the door seals and store it in a safe place In this way you will prevent the danger of children becoming trapped inside the freezer Maintenance and cleaning Before you begin with regular or exceptional maintenance disconnect the appliance s power cord or disengage the fuse or circuit breaker Never pull the electric power cord only...

Page 6: ...ely prevent contact with an open flame and hot surfaces Because the R600a gas is heavier than air it may become very concentrated at the level of the ground where ventilation is weak First aid Inhalation Take the affected person from the contaminated area to a warm well ventilated location Staying in a contaminated location for a long time may cause suffocation or potentially loss of consciousness...

Page 7: ...styrene parts etc must be kept out of the reach of children because they present a possible source of danger Carefully inspect the appliance If you discover any defects stop the installation and contact the vendor Operating conditions The proper operation of the appliance the freezing temperatures are guaranteed only when the following conditions are met The temperature in the room where the appli...

Page 8: ...c this would mean that the compressor would need to work a lot harder resulting a substantially higher power consumption level If it is not possible to prevent the installation in the vicinity of a heat source we recommend the insertion of an appropriate insulating board do not use asbestos between the appliance and the heat source or at least to maintain the following minimum distances From a gas...

Page 9: ...arameters The cord and the plug are not damaged or caught under heavy objects The power cord is not excessively tensioned it is not permitted to use an extension cord Do not connect the appliance to a voltage rectifier e g solar power plant or use an extension cord The appliance must be connected to a working grounding lead If the power socket of the home system is not grounded in accordance with ...

Page 10: ...se If you need to turn the freezer off turn the temperature control dial to OFF NOTE Turning the temperature control to OFF position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the freezer If the unit is unplugged lost power or turned off you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit If you attempt to restart before this time delay the freezer will not start Large amounts ...

Page 11: ...ezer Ensure that the freezer is clean as the freezing process itself does not sterilise food We recommend freezing food in the original packaging or in various containers suitable for freezing or in special freezer bags Never place hot or warm dishes into the freezer Allow dishes to fully cool down before placing them into the freezer wrap them in a plastic bag aluminium foil or put them in a jar ...

Page 12: ...ch other To prevent partial defrosting place the food that is to be frozen in such a way that it is not touching the already frozen food Do not refreeze fully or partially defrosted food apart from the case where they were heat processed cooked or fried baked Do not consume food that has been stored for a period longer than its expiry date You may cause yourself food poisoning Chart on storing foo...

Page 13: ...ry to regularly clean the inside area It will be easier to clean the inside area if there is not too much food inside the appliance Wipe the inside area using a soft wiping cloth dipped in a weak solution of water and baking soda or vinegar wipe using a wiping cloth dipped in clean warm water Then wipe dry using a clean wiping cloth before reinserting the shelves and drawers Thoroughly dry out the...

Page 14: ...described in the part Cleaning the freezer Leave the door open to prevent an unpleasant odour from forming inside Please be aware Compressor The compressor is controlled by the thermostat which is set by the temperature dial and turns itself on automatically when temperatures inside the appliance is exceeded and then turns itself off as soon as it again reaches this temperature When any compressor...

Page 15: ...ce centre to have the power cord replaced The replacement can only be performed by a qualified person The power plug is used as a disconnection device and therefore must remain accessible at all times Taking out of operation for an extended period Take all food out of the freezer and disconnect the power cord from the power socket Clean out the inside area and wipe away excess water To prevent the...

Page 16: ... the freezer The compressor will be louder when the freezer is first turned on when the ambient temperature is high and when it is set to the maximum setting The noise level will then decline Condensed water on the outer casing Condensed water may appear on the outer casing and door during hot and humid days or if the freezer has been installed in an excessively hot and humid location Water then c...

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Page 18: ...es and help in preventing the potential negative impact on the environment and human health which could be caused as a result of improper liquidation of waste Please ask your local authorities or the nearest waste collection centre for further details The improper disposal of this type of waste may fall subject to national regulations for fines For business entities in the European Union If you wi...