User manual FRIGIDAIRE FCFH153BW

[. . . ] CHEST FREEZER CONGÉLATEURS FCFH 103 BW FCFH 153 BW FCFH 183 BW OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL NOTICE DUTILISATION GB FR 820 41 76 18 CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 page SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 page Warnings and Guidelines INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 page Position Appliance Description Control Panel Starting up Temperature Control Freezing Tips HOW TO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The QUICK FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing small quantities of up to 3 kg. All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no transfer of flavour to other frozen goods occurs. Do not touch the frozen foods with wet hands. Place the packed food products into the freezer. Ensure they come into contact with the side walls. Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw. If more products have to be frozen, keep on the fast freeze switch - otherwise switch the fast freeze function off about 24 hours after inserting the food products, for smaller quantities earlier. Tips: The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; special cans for frozen goods; extra-thick aluminium foil The following are suitable for closing bags and foil: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. Before closing press out the air from the bags and foil, as air makes the frozen products dry out more easily and wastes space. Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly. Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing. 5 TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Adjust the temperature by turning the button with a coin that fits the groove. Turning the thermostat button towards no. MAX makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards no. The correct setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the top package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have a temperature higher than -18°C. Freezing To freeze fresh foods use the small freezing compartment on the right of the dividing partition. This enables you to separate already frozen foods from fresh foods. Always make sure already frozen goods cannot defrost by coming into contact with fresh products. If you know nothing about home freezing, we recommend that you purchase a book containing advice and guidelines. DEFROSTING In general food should not be defrosted at room temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria growth. It is best to defrost large portions of meat or poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food which is to be consumed as it is (e. g. Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the freezer. A good number of ready-to-cook dishes can also be cooked without defrosting. [. . . ] Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a cooked dish. HOW TO CHANGE THE BULB Before changing the bulb, isolate the appliance from the electricity supply. Unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb (max. Extra bulbs are available from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre. 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. [. . . ]