User manual CANDY CFU135NE/N

[. . . ] Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners. This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as: - the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments - on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type - at bed and breakfasts (B & B) - for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale. This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. [. . . ] O If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is actually required. O If you're going to throw out your old fridge, see if there's a chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The government department which looks after the environment in your area may be able to help you. O Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it or spraying water over it. O The freezer should be cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. O Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. o Do not use abrasive products , detergents or soaps. O After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. O When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. defrosting the freezer compartment The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically. You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds. IMPORTANT: The freezer should be defrosted at least twice a year. The number of times that you need to defrost it, will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the freezer. O The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position <5>, this will make sure that the food contained in the freezer is frozen properly. O Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the freezer and wrapped in several layers of paper and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used within a relatively short period of time. dO NOT PLACE FOOD BACK IN THE FREEZER ONCE IT HAS STARTED TO THAW. O Set the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. You can place a bowl of warm water inside the freezer to speed up the defrost process. O You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the freezer. IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the freezer and onto the floor. [. . . ] O Check that the thermostat inside the appliance has not been turned to the <0> position. O Check that your mains supply voltage, corresponds to the voltage stated on the rating plate of your appliance. my freezer appears to be performing poorly O Check that the appliance isn't overloaded and that food hasn't been packed too tightly into it. O The thermostat setting is too low; you should turn the thermostat up higher. [. . . ]