User manual BARTSCHER 286670

[. . . ] Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you resolve the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the internal components. [. . . ] Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. Before making the electrical connection . After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within 7 GB A closer look A Compartment for freezing and storage B C D Storage compartments A Control Panel B Defrost water drain system D 3 0 1 2 C a Control Panel Thermostat ’’a’’ This regulates the temperature inside the appliance automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 3 for increasingly colder temperatures. To adjust the thermostat, use a coin to turn the knob. C d b Yellow Light ’’c’’ When this light is on (move the switch to the left), the compressor will operate continuously to reach the lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods quickly. By moving the switch to the right (yellow light covered) the freezer is operated by the thermostat. Green Light ’’b’’ When the light is on (move the switch to the right) this indicates that the appliance is connected to the mains. When the switch is moved to the left (green light covered), the appliance is disconnected from the mains. Red Light ’’d’’ This light goes on when the temperature inside the appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs. Preservation of Foodstuffs To preserve frozen and deep-frozen foods well, never set the thermostat below 1, no matter what the room temperature is. For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the knob should be set between 1 and 2 while for room temperatures of up to 32°C, set between 2 and 3. The maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in the tables “Guide for using the freezer. Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep frozen foods carefully and if there are no instructions neverkeep the food for more than 3 months from the date of purchase. When buying deep-frozen foods, ensure that they have been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the wrapping is intact. To keep the quality of the deep-frozen food unlatered, transfer it to special containers and then place it inside the storage compartment as soon as possible. If a packing shows signs of moisture and abnormal swelling, it has probably been stored at the wrong temperature and the contents have been spoiled. 9 GB Caring for your appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home). Defrosting WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer. The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance periodically. [. . . ] red Light always On Check that: · The door is shut properly and that the door seals are not damaged; · The thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting; · There is not too much frost on the inside walls. compressor operates continuously Check that: · The yellow light is not on (continuous operating function); · The thermostat is in the correct position. If after making these checks you still find your appliance doesn’t work properly, call a Service Centre, and describe the problem. compressor operates continuously Check that: · Never call unauthorized personnel and insist on the use of original spare parts. [. . . ]