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How

to

use

your

new

Built-in

Fridge

Freezer

Model

MBC55249

Fiigenaster

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SAFETY

ANN

NINE

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

Disposal

of

packaging

7

The

packaging

protects

your

appliance

from

damage

during

ea

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

OSA

Old

appliances

are

not

worthless

rubbish!

Recycling

old

Se

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

similar

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.

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.

-

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,

etc.

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.

e

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!

e

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.

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.

GETTING

TO

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YOUR

FRIDGE

FREEZER

INSTALLATION

Before

use

Please

read

these

instructions

and

the

Safety

guidelines

carefully

before

using

your

new

Fridgemaster

Fridge

Freezer.

The

Fridge

Freezer

is

for

indoor,

domestic

use

only.

Please

keep

these

instructions

ina

safe

place

for

future

reference.

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When

selecting

a

position

for

your

built-in

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make

sure

that

the

surface

on

which

the

Fridge

Freezer

ma

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is

going

to

rest

is

flat

and

firm,

and

that

the

room

is

well

ventilated,

with

an

ambient

temperature

of

between

16°C

and

32°C.

Avoid

locating

your

Fridge

Freezer

near

a

heat

source,

e.g.

cooker,

boiler

or

radiator.

Also

avoid

direct

sunlight.

1772

The

Fridge

Freezer

is

designed

to

be

inserted

alongside

kitchen

units

and

fitted

with

a

matching

unit

door.

When

the

Fridge

Freezer

is

working,

the

grille

on

the

back

may

become

hot

and

the

sides

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

warm.

It

must

therefore

be

installed

in

a

space

with

the

following

measurements.

The

min.

height

of

the

housing

should

be

1772mm,

with

a

1772-1780

min.

depth

of

575mm

and

width

of

560mm.

There

should

be

ae

20mm

of

space

beneath

and

50mm

behind

the

Fridge

Freezer

to

allow

for

sufficient

air

circulation.

The

Fridge

Freezer

can

either

open

to

the

right

or

to

the

left,

depending

on

the

location

and

which

suits

you.

See

page

5

to

reverse

the

door

swing.

This

must

be

done

before

you

fit

the

cabinet

door.

Cleaning

before

use

Wipe

the

inside

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

with

a

weak

solution

of

bicarbonate

of

soda.

Then

rinse

with

warm

water

using

a

‘wrung-out’

sponge

or

cloth.

Wipe

completely

dry

before

replacing

the

shelves

and

baskets.

You

could

clean

the

Fridge

Freezer

externally

with

wax

polish.

If

you

require

more

information

refer

to

Cleaning

on

page

10.

Before

plugging

in

YOU

MUST

Check

that

you

have

a

socket

which

is

compatible

with

the

plug

supplied

with

the

Fridge

Freezer.

If

not,

see

the

section

called

Electrical

Connections

on

the

back

page

of

this

guide.

Before

installing

your

Fridge

Freezer

you

should

check

the

location

of

the

socket

and

how

accessible

it

is.

It

may

also

be

necessary

to

place

the

power

cable

in

position

before

finally

installing

the

Fridge

Freezer.

DO

NOT

connect

the

power

until

final

installation

is

complete.

If

the

socket

is

inaccessible

after

the

Fridge

Freezer

has

been

installed

you

may

have

to

connect

the

power

before

final

installation,

if

this

isthe

case

the

thermostat

control

dial

must

be

turned

to

0,

the

off

position,

see

‘Adjusting

the

temperature’

on

page

7.

Before

switching

on!

DO

NOT

SWITCH

ON

UNTIL

FOUR

HOURS

AFTER

MOVING

THE

FRIDGE

FREEZER.

The

coolant

fluid

needs

time

to

settle.

Before

using

your

Fridge

Freezer

Before

placing

food

in

your

Fridge

Freezer,

turn

the

Fridge

Freezer

on

and

wait

for

24

hours,

to

make

sure

it

is

working

properly

and

to

allow

the

Fridge

Freezer

to

fall

to

the

correct

temperature.

REVERSING

THE

FRIDGE

FREEZER

DOORS

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This

must

be

done

before

fitting

the

cabinet

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door.

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Ensure

that

the

Fridge

Freezer

is

unplugged

and

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empty.

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recommend

you

have

someone

to

assist

you.

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screwdriver

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Socket

set

Tilt

the

Fridge

Freezer

back

slightly

and

prop

it

Unscrew

the

lower

hinge

screw

and

bracket

by

Open

the

bottom

door,

slide

it

down

and

lift

it

WARNING!

Take

care

when

opening

the

hinges.

up

securely.

undoing

the

3

screws

and

bolt.

They

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sprung

and

there

is

a

risk

of

injury

if

they

close

on

your

hand.

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Remove

the

middle

hinge

cover.

Unscrew

the

Replace

the

blanking

plate

in

the

place

of

the

Undo

the

nuts

that hold

the

link

board

in

place

at

the

middle

hinge

and

blanking

plate

and

lift

the

top

middle

hinge.

door

down

and

away

from

the

Fridge

Freezer.

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from

the

Fridge

Freezer.

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Replace

the

nuts

and

link

board

with

t

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door

hinge

top

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

and

unscrew

the

door

hinge.

on

the

opposite

side.

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Replace

the

top

door

onto

the

upper

hinge.

Hold

the

top

door

in

place

and

attach

the

middle

Replace

the

bottom

door

and

screw

the

lower

Ensure

that

the

door

closes

fully,

before

finally

hinge

on

the

opposite

side

by

screwing

it

in

place.

hinge

screw

and

bracket

securely

into

place

on

the

tightening

all

the

screws

opposite

side.

FITTING

THE

CABINET

DOOR

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Ensure

that

the

Fridge

Freezer

is

unplugged

and

empty.

e

We

recommend

you

have

someone

to

assist

you.

Tools

required

e

Tape

measure

e

Sharp

pencil

e

Small

flat

bladed

screwdriver

¢

Spanner

e

Drill

and

3mm

drill

bit

Supplied

with

the

Fridge

Freezer

are

separate

parts

to

attach

the

Fridge

Freezer

doors

to

the

cabinet

doors.

See

page

4

for

a

description

of

each

part.

Fasten

the

Fridge

Freezer

with

the

6

screws

provided.

Snap

the

vent

grille

and

foot

cover

into

position.

Place

the

hinge

covers

and

screw

covers

where

indicated.

A

Caan

L

r-i

B

Open

the

fridge

door,

and

the

cabinet

door

at

90°.

Insert

the

sliding

bracket

onto

the

bracket

guide.

Push

together

the

fridge

door

and

the

cabinet

door.

Mark

the

position

of

the

hole

in

the

bracket

with

a

pencil.

Remove

the

brackets

and

drill

holes

2mm

deep,

8mm

from

the

outside

edge

of

the

Fridge

Freezer.

J

ja

Starting

with

the

fridge

door,

on

the

side

without

the

hinge,

place

the

seal

between

the

Fridge

Freezer

and

the

kitchen

cabinet.

a.

Push

the

Fridge

Freezer

into

the

housing

until

the

link

board

touches

the

kitchen

unit.

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Place

the

bracket

guide

onto

the

inside

of

the

cabinet

door,

20mm

from

the

edge

of

the

door,

and

50mm

from

the

top

of

the

fridge

door.

Mark

the

screw

holes

with

a

pencil

then

remove

the

bracket

guide

.

Drill

holes

to

the

depth

of

5-8mm.

Using

the

screws

provided,

sc

rew

the

guide

into

position

.

TIN

Replace

the

braket

onto

the

guide

and

attach

it

to

the

fridge

door

it

with

the

screws

provided.

LS

=

SB

EN

D

B

Once

attached,

the

cabinet

door

and

the

fridge

door

should

now

fully

close

together.

Fix

the

covers

onto

the

bracket

guide

and

sliding

bracket

until

they

clip

into

place.

Repeat

step

1

to

nfor

the

freezer

door.

USING

YOUR

FRIDGE

FREEZER

Operating

instructions

Switching

on

your

Fridge

Freezer

1

Before

your

Fridge

Freezer

is

plugged

in,

open

the

fridge

door

and

adjust

the

thermostat

control

to

the

highest

setting.

2

Once

the

Fridge

Freezer

has

cooled

down,

adjust

the

thermostat

control

to

a

suitable

setting.

Adjusting

the

temperature

To

change

the

internal

temperature

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

use

the

control

dial,

located

inside

the

fridge.

The

recommended

setting

at

normal

room

temperature

is

3-4.

The

Fridge

Freezer

may

not

operate

at

the

correct

temperature

if

it

is

in

a

particularly

hot

or

cold

room

or

if

you

open

the

Fridge

Freezer

doors

very

often.

Is

the

Fridge

Freezer

cold

enough?

If

you

are

concerned

that

your

Fridge

Freezer

is

not

being

kept

cold

enough,

and

wish

to

check

the

temperature,

you

will

need

a

special

fridge

thermometer

available

from

most

supermarkets

and

hardware

shops.

Place

the

thermometer

on

the

middle

shelf

of

the

fridge

cabinet

or

the

middle

basket

of

the

freezer,

where

it

can

be

read

easily.

Leave

overnight,

the

temperature

in

the

fridge

should

be

between

2°C

and

5°C

and

-18°C

or

lower

in

the

freezer.

See

‘Adjusting

the

temperature’.

FRIDGE/FREEZER

THERMOMETER

°C

Noises

inside

the

Fridge

Freezer

If

you

have

not

owned

a

refrigerator

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

has

become

more

pronounced

since

the

introduction

of

CFC

free

gases.

This

is

not

a

fault

and

will

not

affect

the

performance

of

your

Fridge

Freezer.

Humming,

purring

or

pulsating

This

is

the

compressor

motor

working,

as

it

pumps

the

refrigerant

around

the

system.

Where

to

store

your

food

in

the

fridge

Cool

area

This

is

where

to

store

foods

which

will

keep

longer

if

they

are

kept

cool.

Milk,

eggs,

yogurt,

fruit

juices,

hard

cheeses,

e.g.

cheddar.

Opened

jars

and

bottles

of

salad

dressings,

sauces

and

jams.

Fats,

e.g.

butter,

margarine,

low-fat

spreads,

cooking

fats

and

lard.

Coldest

area:

o°C

to

5°C

This

is

where

foods

which

must

be

cold

to

keep

them

safe

should

be

kept:

e

Raw

and

uncooked

foods.

These

should

always

be

wrapped.

e

Pre-cooked

chilled

foods,

e.g.

ready

meals,

meat

pies,

soft

cheeses.

e

Pre-cooked

meats

e.g.

ham.

e

Prepared

salads

(including

pre-

washed

chopped,

pre-

packed

mixed

green

salads,

rice,

potato

salad

etc).

e

Desserts,

e.g.

fromage

frais,

home-

prepared

food

and

leftovers

or

cream

cakes.

Salad

bin

This

is

the

most

humid

part

of

the

fridge.

Store

vegetables,

fruit,

fresh

salad

items,

e.g.

unwashed

whole

lettuce,

whole

tomatoes,

radishes,

etc.

here.

WE

RECOMMEND

THAT

ALL

PRODUCE

KEPT

IN

THE

SALAD

BIN

IS

WRAPPED.

NOTE:

ALWAYS

WRAP

AND

STORE

RAW

MEAT,

POULTRY

AND

FISH

ON

THE

LOWEST

SHELF

AT

THE

BOTTOM

OF

THE

FRIDGE.

THIS

WILL

STOP

THEM

DRIPPING

ONTO,

OR

TOUCHING

OTHER

FOODS.

DO

NOT

STORE

INFLAMMABLE

GASES

OR

LIQUIDS

IN

THE

FRIDGE.

USING

YOUR

FRIDGE

FREEZER

Shopping

for

chilled

foods

Don’t

buy

in

your

lunch

hour!

Unless

you

have

a

Fridge

Freezer

at

work

to

keep

the

food

cold

in

the

afternoon.

Leaving

food

in

your

car

or

at

room

temperature

for

a

prolonged

period

of

time

could

raise

food

temperature

to

the

level

at

which

harmful

bacteria

grow.

Keep

chilled

foods

together

When

you

are

going

around

the

supermarket

and

when

you

are

travelling

home,

if

you

keep

all

the

chilled

foods

together

they

will

help

to

keep

each

other

cold.

Use

a

cool

bag

Special

insulated

bags

can

be

bought

from

most

supermarkets

and

hardware

shops.

These

keep

food

cold

for

longer,

but

are

only

for

getting

chilled

foods

home,

not

storing

it.

Unwrap

aS

Soon

as

you

get

home

Always

unpack

and

place

chilled

foods

in

the

Fridge

Freezer

before

storing

dry

food-stuffs.

Tips

for

keeping

food

perfect

in

the

Fridge

Freezer

Take

extra

care

with

meat

and

fish

Cooked

meats

should

always

be

stored

on

a

shelf

above

raw

meats

to

avoid

bacterial

transfer.

Keep

raw

meats

on

a

plate

which

is

large

enough

to

collect

juices

and

cover

it

with

cling

film

or

foil.

Leave

space

around

food

This

will

allow

cold

air

to

circulate

around

the

Fridge

Freezer.

Wrap

up

food

To

prevent

transfer

of

flavours

and

drying

out,

food

should

be

separately

packed

or

covered.

Fruit

and

vegetables

need

not

be

wrapped.

Let

pre-cooked

food

cool

properly

Always

let

pre-cooked

food

cool

down

before

you

put

it

in

the

Fridge

Freezer.

This

will

stop

the

internal

temperature

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

from

rising.

Shut

the

door

To

prevent

cold

air

escaping,

limit

the

number

of

times

you

open

the

door.

When

returning

from

shopping,

sort

foods

to

be

kept

in

your

Fridge

Freezer

while

the

door

is

closed.

Shopping

for

frozen

foods

Your

Fridge

Freezer

is

4

star

Ba

*

kk

*

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

bags

can

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

unnecessary.

Vegetables

and

pasta

can

be

added

directly

to

boiling

water

or

steam

cooked.

Frozen

saucesand

soups

can

be

put

into

a

saucepan

and

heated

gently

until

thawed.

Preparations

for

freezing

Leave

cooked

food

to

cool

completely.

Chill

food

in

the

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

foil

for

acidic

foods

(such

as

citrus

fruits).

Don’t

use

thin

cling

film

or

glass.

Don’t

use

used

food

containers

(unless

cleaned

thoroughly

first).

Exclude

as

much

air

from

the

container

as

possible.

You

could

buy

a

special

vacuum

pump

which

sucks

excessive

air

out

of

the

packaging.

Leavea

small

amount

of

‘air

space’

when

freezing

liquids,

to

allow

for

expansion.

You

can use

the

space

in

the

Fridge

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

FRIDGE

FREEZER

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.

Freezing

fresh

foods

First,

estimate

the

amount

of

food

you

will

be

freezing.

Turn

the

thermostat

dial

to

the

maximum

setting

which

makes

your

freezer

colder

(approx

-28°C),

it

will

therefore

freeze

quicker

and

keep

in

the

goodness.

However

you

should

use

it

sparingly

to

conserve

energy.

Remember

to

reset

the

thermostat

dial

to

the

Normal

setting

when

you

have

finished

freezing

fresh

foods.

TO

FREEZE

A

loaf

of

bread

A

small

casserole

Not

required.

2

hrs.

before

placing

food

in

freezer

and

4

hrs.

after

placing

food

in

freezer.

Up

to

2lb/g00gm

before

placing

food

in

freezer

and

12

hrs.

after

placing

food

in

freezer.

Over

6lb/2.7kg

6

hrs.

24

hrs.

before

placing

food

in

freezer

and

24

hrs.

after

placing

food

in

freezer.

Maximum

ofiolb/4.5kg

What

not

to

freeze

Bananas,

pomegranates,

pears,

carbonated

liquids

as

they

can

explode

or

anything

in

a

glass

container,

as

these

may

crack.

NOTE:

Do

not

store

flammable

gases

or

liquids

in

the

freezer.

To

thaw

1

Cover

food

loosely.

2

Thaw

at

room

temperature.

Don’t

forget

that

thawing

in

a

warm

area

encourages

the

growth

of

bacteria.

3

Always

make

sure

there

are

no

ice

crystals

in

the

food

before

cooking

particularlywith

meat.

These

crystals

indicatethat

the

food

is

not

fully

thawed.

They

result

in

lower

temperatures

when

cooking.

Lowercooking

temperatures

maynot

destroy

dangerous

bacteria.

4

Cook

food

as

soon

as

possible

after

thawing.

Drain

off

and

throw

away

any

liquid

lost

during

thawing.

wn

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

burn’

and

a

build

up

of

frost

on

any

remaining

food.

Label

everything

e

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.

e

You

can

buy

special

freezer

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.

e

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

puréed

fruit

Fruit

juices

Lamb

Beef

Pork

Veal

Minced

meat

Cured

meats

Sausages

Packed

bacon

Smoked

bacon/

chops/

gammon

steaks

Unsmoked

bacon/

chops/

gammon

steaks

Chicken

Duck

Goose

Turkey

White

fish

Oily

fish

including

salmon

Smoked

salmon

Caviar

Shellfish

Butter

Cheese

Suet

Cream

-

double/

whipping

Eggs

-

only

freeze

separated

Milk

up

to

12

months

up

to

18

momths

up

to

6

months

up

to

10

months

up

to

10

months

up

to

6

months

up

to

6

months

up

to

3

months

up

to

2

months

up

to

3

months

up

to

3

months

up

to

2

months

up

to

1

month

up

to

8

months

up

to

5

months

up

to

5

months

up

to

6

months

up

to

5

months

up

to

2

months

up

to

3

months

do

not

freeze

up

to1

month

up

to

6

months

up

to

6

months

up

to

6

months

up

to

3

months

up

to

10

months

up

to1

month

CLEANING

&

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cleaning

inside

the

Fridge

Freezer

You

should

clean

the

Fridge

Freezer

internally

with

a

weak

solution

of

bicarbonate

of

soda.

Then

rinse

with

warm

water

using

a

‘wrung-out’

sponge

or

cloth.

Wipe

the

Fridge

Freezer

dry

before

replacing

the

food.

Wash

the

baskets

and

shelves

in

warm

soapy

water.

Ensure

they

are

completely

dry

before

replacing

in

the

Fridge

Freezer.

Plug

in

and

switch

on

the

mains

supply.

Cleaning

the

outside

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

Use

standard

furniture

polish

to

clean

the

Fridge

Freezer

exterior.

Make

sure

that

the

doors

are

closed,

to

prevent

polish

getting

on

the

magnetic

door

seal

or

inside.

The

grill

of

the

condenser

at

the

back

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

and

the

adjacent

components

can

be

vacuumed

using

a

soft

brush

attachment.

Cleaning

tip

•

Defrost

and

clean

when

food

stocks

are

low.

Defrosting

P

After

a

period

of

time

frost

will

build

up

in

C

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

four

times

per

year,

or

if

the

frost

layer

exceeds

5mm

(1/4”)

to

maintain

the

efficiency

of

the

Fridge

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

Fridge

Freezer

off

at

the

mains

supply

and

leave

the

doors

open.

Ideally

the

frozen

food

should

be

put

into

another

freezer

or

refrigerator.

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.

2

Place

a

tray

under

the

lip

of

the

freezer

cabinet

to

collect

the

water.

3

If

you

have

one,

scrape

away

as

much

frost

build

up

as

possible,

using

a

plastic

scraper

4

Thawing

of

the

remaining

frost

can

be

sped

up

by

placing

bowls

of

hot

water

inside

the

freezer

compartment.

As

the

solid

frost

loosens,

prize

it

away

with

the

ice

scraper.

NOTE

Don't

use

a

metal

or

sharp

instrument

and

do

not

use

any

electrical

appliances.

Moving

your

Fridge

Freezer

Location

Do

not

locate

your

Fridge

Freezer

near

a

heat

source,

e.g.

cooker,

boiler

or

radiator.

Also

avoid

direct

sunlight

in

lean-to’s

or

sun

lounges.

Levelling

the

Fridge

Freezer

Make

sure

the

Fridge

Freezer

is

level.

Use

the

rotating

levelling

feet

at

the

front.

If

the

Fridge

Freezer

is

not

level,

the

doors

and

magnetic

seal

alignments

will

be

affected.

Installation

Don’t

cover

or

block

the

vents

or

grilles

of

your

appliance.

Servicing

Repairs

and

maintenance

of

the

appliance

should

only

be

performed

by

an

authorised,

qualified

technician.

ate

ng

the

internal

ete

Before

carrying

out

the

bulb

replacement

always

switch

off

the

Fridge

Freezer

and

disconnect

the

electrical

supply.

2

Push

the

lever

at

the

base

of

the

light

to

the

rear

to

release

the

light

cover.

3

Remove

the

old

bulb

by

unscrewing

in

an

anti-clockwise

direction.

4

Replace

with

a

new

bulb

(15w

Max)

by

screwing

it

in

a

clockwise

direction

making

sure

that

it

is

secure

in

the

bulb

holder.

Replace

the

light

cover

back

into

position

and

click

back

into

place.

6

Re-connect

your

Fridge

Freezer

to

the

electrical

supply

and

switch

on.

Ww

The

Fridge

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

Fridge

Freezer

should

be

placed

in

a

well

ventilated

room

with

an

ambient

temperature

of

between16°C

and

32°C.

Condensation

appears

on

the

outside

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

This

may

be

due

to

a

change

in

the

room

temperature.

Wipe

off

any

residue

of

moisture.

If

the

problem

continues

call

the

Customer

Service

Department.

Noises

You

may

hear

some

unusual

noises

from

time

to

time.

See

‘Noises

inside

the

Fridge

Freezer

on

page7.

Tips

If

the

Fridge

Freezer

won't

be

used

for

a

long

period

of

time

switch

it

off,

unplug

and

clean

it.

Leave

the

door

open

to

prevent

the

formation

of

mildew

and

smell.

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

Fridge

Freezer

will

remainfrozen

for

approx

16

hours

with

the

door

closed.

If

you

know

the

power

is

going

to

be

cut,

turn

the

thermostat

to

maximum,

24

hours

before,

this

will

make

the

Fridge

Freezer

colder

than

normal.

If

there

is

no

warning,

turn

the

thermostat

to

maximum

after

the

power

cut.

Don’t

open

either

of

the

Fridge

Freezer

doors

more

than

necessary.