CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION oot i it s so secs s YOUR APPLIANCE Important OPINES 10 FEIMBIMIIBE easily HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE Positioning Reversible Hinging Foot Adjustment .. Electrical McGuire: Before Using Your Appliance .. Final Check .. Starting Normal Sounds HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS Temperature Control .. Warning Lights Mains On/Off Switch YOUR FRIDGE COMPARTMENT Temperatures Fresh Food Compartment Door Storage .. Helpful Hints Wh Sing Preparing Foods For Storage ..
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION APPLIANCE =] 1T IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED instruction Book | WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE @ BEFOREHAND THE | SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
YOUR APPLIANCE Warning Lights Control Housing Interior Light Adjustable Shelf Meat Tray Salad Drawer Butter & Chess Compartment Half Width Door Shelf Door Shelf with Bottle Grip Storage Baskets Lever Adjusters For best results, it is important that you read all the contents of this handbook before you use your freezer. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DO... Adjust the level of your appliance before loading it with food. Cover or wrap liquids and foods, particularly those with strong odors.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE POSITIONING This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not next 1o a ocker or other sources or direct heat, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below 10°C If these ambient temperatures are exceeded the food storage temperatures given on page will not be maintained. Fig.
foot/hinge assembly (11) screws (12, 13, 16) should be removed making sure that the spacer (14) is retained with the assembly. Pull out the lower hinge pin (18} which may have come away with the hinge blade or remained in the door. Push the pin {rounds end) into the bush at the bottom of the door on the side opposite to its original position. Taking care not to press down on the door.
If at any time a replacement supply cord is required, the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0.78mn¥ and the cable clamp must be tightened so as to fully retain the new cord. We recommend that the installation be checked by a qualified electrician who can ensure that the appliance is operating satisfactorily and that it has not been damaged in transit, Fig.
WARNING LIGHTS The warning lights are situated in the right hand comer of the top panel. Green Indicator Light — When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator fight will glow and continue to glow until the appliance is switched off at the main.
HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING FOOD Always ensure that food you purchase is of good duality and in prime condition, Shop at a reliable source and buy the "freshest" looking packing avoid shop-worn labels or produce covered in dust. Avoid buying chilled food if you cannot store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. Buy and consume foods prior to the “Sell By'* or "Best Before' dates. When you arrive home place perishable foods in the refrigerator immediately.
YOUR FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES The symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at 18°C for long term storage and will also freeze fresh food. 1t will store food at a temperature that is too cold for bacterial and enzyme activity which causes decay, thus increasing the storage life. If frozen correctly, food will retain texture, color, taste and nutritional content. Most fresh foods freeze well, however some freeze more successfully than others.
GENERAL FOOD PREPARATION Fruit & Vegetables: Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen immediately after picking or purchasing or kept in a refrigerator for no longer than twenty four hours. For perfect results fruit should be just ripe, and if any show signs of being damaged it should be discarded. Most vegetables and sore fruit need 1o be blanched before freezing 1o retard enzyme reaction. Timings for individual types are given in the tables on pages 12 13.
THAWING FOODS Most foods can be thawed in their original wrapping to maintain moisture and prevent any deterioration. Foods should be thawed in a cool place such as a refrigerator or it food is required quickly a microwave oven may be used, remembering to transfer foods from foil containers and remove wire ties from plastic bags. Always follow the instructions in the microwave oven's manual for thawing frozen food.
FOOD FREEZING GUIDE Max. Storage Period Method Remarks MEAT joints Beef 10-12 months.
Max. Storage Period Method Remarks FRUIT Apples 8-12 months Freeze either of two ways: Freeze in small quantities, as purse-stew with little water, Pack in plastic containers, beat to smooth pulp, sweeten 1o taste, leaving 1.5 o (1/2in} blanch for two mind, drain and cool. headroom, Pack tightly in layers with a little dry sugar sprinkled between, if so desired; or soak K in slightly salted water for ten minutes, dry and freeze.
AUTOMATIC DEFROST Your appliance has been designed to be frost free. This means there is no need to defrost your appliance, as this will be carried out automatically. CARING FOR YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off and pull out the mains plug, and then replace the bulb as follows: {see fig. 13). Fig. 13 Remove the light cover by removing the screw at the rear with a screwdriver and pulling the cover outwards towards the middle of the cabinet.
4, Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after you have closed it. Don't worry; this is due 10 a pressure difference which will quickly equalize and allow the door to open normally. If after following all these instructions, you are still having problems, contact your nearest Electrolyte Service Center. The telephone number is shown on the following pages. RATING PLATE The rating plate (A} is situated inside the cabinet behind the salad drawer or freezer bin (see fig. 19).
GUARANTEE This guarantees is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights. Electrolyte products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found 1o be defective in material or workmanship, within one year of delivery of the original purchaser, free of charge. The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect, misuse, or accident.
