User manual ZANUSSI ZFC1605T

[. . . ] It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the freezer is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. [. . . ] Press button (D) to switch the alarm off. The red light will normally switch off after several hours. Only place food inside the freezer once the red light has switched off. Switch on-off Switch on the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to a postion between and . Switch off the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to the Off position Daily use Temperature adjustment To adjust the temperature of the freezer, proceed as follows: Turn the thermostat knob clockwise towards for a colder storage temperature. Turn the thermotat knob counter-clockwise towards Super Freeze function If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen, the freezer needs to be pre-cooled. At least 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer, press button (D). After 52 hours this function will automatically switch off and the freezer will return to normal storage temperature. This function can be de-activated any time by pressing button (D) again. for a less cold storage temperature. Alarm If the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low, the alarm will beep and the red light will come on. Press button (D) to switch the sound off. The red light remains on as long as the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting. The alarm can be due to: Insertion of a large amount of fresh food. Plug in the appliance. Helpful hints and tips Freezing food Before freezing, fresh food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out. Only use fresh food of the best quality. Always leave hot food to cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer. Divide food into small portions before freezing; this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption. Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing. Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer. Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but should be kept at least 5 mm below the upper edge. If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. The amount of fresh food (expressed in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated in the chapter "Technical data" under "Freezing capacity". Food storage For fresh frozen food, please refer to the storage period table underneath. For purchased frozen food, never exceed the expiry date. When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature. [. . . ] Is the room termperature hotter than normal?Has a large amount of fresh food just been added to the freezer?Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer? [. . . ]