User manual ZANUSSI VCH2004RB

[. . . ] edge, unless they have been given supervision or Prior to installation instruction concerning use of the appliance by a perCheck the appliance for transport damage. Under no son responsible for their safety. circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your During Use retailer. [. . . ] It will come on if the freezer temperature rises unduly for instance, after opening the freezer door or placing food inside the cabinet, but the light should go out again when the temperature returns to the correct storage level. C. ) Yellow Indicator Light and Freezer Switch In the switched-on state of the switch (pops up and lights by pressing) the compressor operates continuously thus providing for the coldest interior temperature achievable by the freezer - needed for freezing. D. ) Thermostat Control This knob is provided for setting and changing the temperature inside the appliance. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. Press the fast-freeze button to activate the fast-freeze function (yellow indicator light will illuminate) and leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside. The red indicator light will also illuminate until the correct temperature is reached. When the appliance has reached the set temperature and the red indicator light has gone out press the fast-freeze switch again to switch off the fastfreeze function. Thermostat Control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control knob situated on the control panel. 0 = Off Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes the temperature progressively colder. Basket Storage Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top compartment used for storage or fast freezing of fresh food. Freezer Tray The Freezer Tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example strawberries, raspberries etc. Freezing Fresh Food It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible. If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen: 1. Press the fast-freeze button to activate the fast-freeze function 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. Important Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be refrozen. (See Hints and Tips) Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer. Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. 8 Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator. Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed. [. . . ] The climate classification can be found on the rating plate. B 11 Levelling The appliance must be level. Level the appliance by adjusting the two adjustable feet (1) at the front of the appliance. If required the washer (2) can be removed. site side, taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with the side of the cabinet. To reverse the handle proceed as follows: Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite side using a punch. [. . . ]