User manual HAIER GS1219

[. . . ] O Do unplug before cleaning and maintenance. O Do defrost regularly for maximum efficiency. O Don't install the appliance in humid or extreme conditions. O Don't attempt to repair the appliance yourself (see Helpline information ­ back page). [. . . ] Remove the lower hinge screws from the lefthand side of the cabinet and fit the packing strip (if fitted) and hinge bracket (Figure 7). Replace the original lower hinge screws in the right-hand fixing holes. Remove the blanking caps which cover the lefthand fixing holes and fit them to the holes on the other side of the cabinet. Support the door on the lower hinge pin. Take the hinge and locate the pin in the bush at the top of the door. Fit the hinge to the top of the cabinet with the three hinge screws. Fit the hinge cover and secure it with the screw. LOWER HINGE PIN FIGURE 7 LOWER HINGE BRACKET FIXING HOLES DOOR BUSH PIN FIGURE 5 SCREW HINGE COVER HINGE SCREWS HINGE FIXING HOLES FIGURE 6 DOOR LOWER HINGE PIN LOWER HINGE BRACKET LOWER HINGE SCREWS PACKING STRIP (IF FITTED) ADJACENT HOLE Page 4 Using the freezer Precautions The freezer is capable of producing very cold temperatures which may cause injury if safety precautions are not observed: O Do not attempt to freeze carbonated drinks such as `fizzy pop', mineral water, champagne etc. Drinks in PEP plastic bottles must not be frozen. O The freezer must only be used for the storing of edible foodstuffs. O Frozen food that has thawed should not be refrozen. Frozen food storage Food which has been purchased frozen should be kept in its original packaging. Maximum storage times and expiry dates are usually given on the food packaging. IMPORTANT Do not re-freeze food that has thawed or partially thawed. When cooking food you must ensure it has thoroughly thawed, especially important regarding poultry and sea food. Do not overload the food baskets and always allow space between the packages of food. This ensures that cold air is free to circulate preventing the food packages from sticking together. When using the Superfreeze (`SF') setting, do not freeze too much food at one time. When removing ice cubes from the tray, it may help to hold the tray under running water for a few seconds in order to loosen the ice. When freezing hot food allow it to cool before placing it in the freezer. Always store it away from food which is already frozen. EXAMPLES OF FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIMES Fresh Food Mincemeat Sausages Small fish Heart/liver Ice cream Fruit Cheese Bread Large fish Suitable packaging Months Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Plastic container Plastic container Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 4 4 4 Fresh Food Cake/biscuits Pork Beef Rabbit Lamb Mushrooms Asparagus Vegetables (cut) Vegetables Fowl and game Suitable packaging Months Glass container Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Aluminium foil 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 12 10-12 Freezing fresh food Almost all fresh products are suitable for freezing and storing in the freezer. Label fresh products clearly so they are easily found when placed in the freezer baskets. To deep freeze fresh food, place the fresh food in the Superfreeze (top) tray and turn the thermostat control to the `SF' position and leave for 24 hours. Do not freeze more than 10kg/24h. ) When the food is frozen move it down to the lower baskets in the freezer and turn the thermostat control back to the previous preset position. [. . . ] If the freezer breaks down or the power fails, do not open the door. Depending upon conditions the frozen food should not be affected for 24 hours. Disposal of old fridge or freezer Disposal of the appliance must conform with EU environmental regulations. Make the appliance not usable by cutting off the mains lead and removing any door locks. The appliance must be delivered to an authorised collection centre. After sales service The appliance is guaranteed for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. [. . . ]