User manual BARTSCHER 286710

[. . . ] 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. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shooting” which might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair the fault by intervening on the internal components. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact one of our Customer Service Centers. [. . . ] 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. 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. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the 7 GB A closer look A Thermostat 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. D E F G Ice tray compartment Compartment for freezing and storage B Green Light 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. Storage compartments Defrost water drain system C Yellow Light 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. 1 5 2 3 4 S N 0 I D A C B D Red Light 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. 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). To speed up defrosting, place one or more basins of warm water inside the appliance. When defrosting, remove the frozen food from the appliance, wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place. Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of the food, it should be used as soon as possible. [. . . ] The yellow light is not on (continuous operating function); · The thermostat is in the correct position. The appliance is perfectly level; · The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other items that vibrate or are noisy. ⷠRemember that the refrigerating gas in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite normal). Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals. [. . . ]