User manual ZANUSSI ZFC103

[. . . ] Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions. The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer. [. . . ] Place the food in the freezer and leave the thermostat set at " " for about 24 hours more. Then turn the thermostat control knob back again. The freezer will return to normal storage temperature. If the thermostat control knob is accidentally left at the coldest setting the freezer will not be damaged, but energy will be wasted. TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Turning the thermostat button towards " " makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the button towards " " makes the temperature warmer. 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. Frozen Food Storage When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing frozen food. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary. Opening/Closing the Lid The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture entering the freezer, increasing the amount of frost formed. When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands. When the lid is closed again the air is cooled immediately. This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid again immediately. Wait for a few minutes until the vacuum has subsided and then open gently. Never use excessive force on the handle. Movement over open position of top (about 95°) can cause damage. 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. Do not open the lid Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly 5 Important Care should be taken when opening the lid of the freezer. and must not be re-frozen. (See Hints and Tips) Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the 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. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Electrical Requirements Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (B51362) fuse must be used. [. . . ]