User manual ZANUSSI ZEUT6173S

[. . . ] FREEZER ZEUT 6173 S INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222696-93 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation ¥ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. [. . . ] Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results. ¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen. 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 time indicated. ¥ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim. ¥ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce. 6 Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 6 mm (1/4"). During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty. To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows: 1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. Turn the thermostat control to the ÇqÈ setting. Leave the door open and insert the plastic scraper in the special location to act as an extension channel; pull out the drawer to collect the defrost water (see Fig. ). Important In the event of a power failure causing t h e 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. [. . . ] Refit the door and the bottom hinge (5) to the left hand side. When positioning the bottom hinge blade on the reverse side, the securing screws will require a degree of exersion when fitting. It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips before starting this operation. Important After completion of the door reversal operation, verify that the door gasket is sealing onto the cabinet. [. . . ]