User manual ZANUSSI ZV280P-1

[. . . ] CONGELADOR FREEZER ZV280P-1 ZV280R ZV320P-1 ZV320R INSTRUCCIONES DE USO INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 818 14 97--02/8 Safety instructions GB Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one. Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. [. . . ] See the section "Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less energy. Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transfered to the freezer. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°C to -20°C . Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of 3-5 mm. Make sure the door gasket is complete and always clean. GB Food Storage · To obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately. 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. Remove suspect food from you refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance. · · · · · · · · · · · Protect the environment · Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded fridges and freezers to a recycling station. Contact your local council or Environmental Health office for more information. Cut down on disposable material as much as possible. When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild washing-up detergent. Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy" The door gasket and coolant used in this cabinet will not harm the ozone layer. All parts in the packaging can be recycled. The cabinet has been designed for easy dismantling and subsequent recycling. · · · · · · Maintenance and Cleaning Removing the ventilation grille The ventilation grille can be removed, e. g. [. . . ] To obtain the best performance from the cabinet, ensure : · the cabinet is placed in a dry, cool place and is not exposed to direct sunlight. · the cabinet is not placed close to a source of heat, e. g. The cabinet should not lean against any wall. If necessary adjust the feet using the adjustment spanner supplied. [. . . ]