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Indicator Lights
The indicator lights are situated in the control panel.
A.) Green Indicator Light
When the appliance is switched on at the mains the
green indicator light will illuminate and remain lit until
the appliance is switched off at the mains.
B.) Red Indicator Light
A few hours after starting up the red indicator light
will go out to show that the correct temperature has
been reached for the setting chosen and will stay
out to indicate that everything is in order.
It will come on if the freezer temperature rises undu-
ly for instance, after opening the freezer door or
placing food inside the cabinet, but the light should
go out again when the temperature returns to the
correct storage level.
C.) Yellow Indicator Light and Freezer Switch
In the
switched-on state of the switch (pops up and lights
by pressing) the compressor operates continuously
thus providing for the coldest interior temperature -
achievable by the freezer - needed for freezing.
D.) Thermostat Control
This knob is provided for setting and changing the
temperature inside the appliance.
Basket Storage
Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets
and the top compartment used for storage or fast freez-
ing of fresh food.
Freezer Tray
The Freezer Tray is particularly suitable for open freezing,
for example strawberries, raspberries etc.
Using the Appliance
Before Use
Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash inside
the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or deter-
gent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, high-
ly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or
products containing alcohol.
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To Start the Appliance
1.
Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installa-
tion.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains sup-
ply.
3. Press the fast-freeze button to activate the fast-freeze
function (yellow indicator light will illuminate) and
leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temper-
ature to be reached before placing food inside.
4. The red indicator light will also illuminate until the cor-
rect temperature is reached.
5. When the appliance has reached the set tempera-
ture and the red indicator light has gone out press
the fast-freeze switch again to switch off the fast-
freeze function.
Thermostat Control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the
thermostat control knob situated on the control panel.
0 = Off
Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes the
temperature progressively colder.
Freezing Fresh Food
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is
heated as little as possible.
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If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:
1.
Press the fast-freeze button to activate the fast-freeze
function 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in
the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The com-
pressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the
fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible.
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