User manual ZANUSSI ZEF 55 W

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOK FREEZER ZEF 55 W ZANUSSI GB 200364589 A/ZE/3. (03. ) This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips. To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and Safety information Hints, useful information Environmental information 2 IMPOR TANT S AFET Y INS TR UCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. [. . . ] The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time. Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer. Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer. Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. 8 Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. 9 1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. If the plug is inaccessible turn the thermostat control knob to 0. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place. Carefully draw the plastic drain spout out of the lower part of the appliance according to the direction of the arrow and place a tray of a suitable size in the position shown. F To carry out complete defrosting: 5. During defrosting, push the defrost water towards the edge of the cooling plates using a dry cloth or a sponge. [. . . ] If required the washer (2) can be removed. Door Reversal If required the opening direction of the door can be changed as follows: Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge of the appliance on a stool or something similar. Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides at the front (2 pieces). Remove the lower door hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws. [. . . ]