PLEASE HELP IF THIS APPLIANCE 1S REPLACING AN OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHICH IS GOING TO BE SCRAPPED, WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BECOMING TRAPPED INSIDE THE OLD MODEL BY ENSURING THAT ITS DOOR OR LID IS REMOVED BEFORE DISPOSAL. INSTALLATION After unpacking your new refrigeratorffreezer, the interior, shelves, etc., should be washed as described later under “Cleaning”. If possible, the cabinet should be located out of direct sunlight and away from extremes of temperature.
Cooling Plate Interior Light Dairy Compartment Thermostat Knob (Refrigerator) ON/OFF Switch {Refrigerator} Bottle Gripper Salad Drawer Indicator Lights Thermostat Knot {Freezer) Rapid Freeze Switch ON/OFF Switch {Freezer) Interior Light Drain Spout for freezer defrost water Level Adjusters Evaporating Tray A fixed evaporating tray is located in the motor compartment at the back of the cabinet to collect the defrost water which drains through a tube from the refrigerator section 1o this point as described la
STARTING-UP ‘The refrigerator and freezer compartments I:E, = -'fi l are entirely separate storage spaces each hang operated by its own motor/compressor and cooling system, controlled by separate thermostats. Each compartment can he operated independently of the other although, if a compartment is out of use and switched off for a period, its 1 door should be left ajar. o The refrigerator and freezer sections REFRIGERATOR ) each have their own control unit situated CONTROL UNIT Fig. 1 inside — see figs.
I colder temperatures are required in the freezer for some reason, the thermostat knob may be turned to a higher number. When fresh foods are to be frozen, refer to the section “Freezing Rash Foam” on page 7. USING THE REFRIGERATOR Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment To prevent drying out and the transfer of Devours from one food to another, foods should airways be stored in covered dishes or plastic bags or wrapped in foil or waxed paper.
Fruit Fruit is kept in the refrigerator to check ripening changes and to make it more palatable and appetizing. The citrus fruits — oranges, grapefruit and lemons — have a strong scent, so should be kept in 2 covered container, wrapped. They should not be placed in direct contact with plastic surfaces. Soft fruits such as strawberries, cherries or peaches, are placed in the refrigerator to prevent over-ripening. Strawberries should be kept in a covered container and not washed until just before using.
IR ™, following points. (Refer to all items if the tight goes out, or to items d, e, and f, if it flashes), al Is the plug properly connected to the wall socket and is the socket switched on? bl Is the freezer on/off switch (fig. 2} sett ‘' {ON}? o1 Is the fuse in the plug and/or desirous supply ing the refrigerator/freezer in order? d} Has the thermostat setting been adjusted recently? ) Has there been or is there a power failure? Your lights or electric clocks may give some indication of this.
Freeze the food quickly by placing the packages on the top shelf. The packages should be in contact with the refrigerated sheaf surface as far as possible, and spaced apart so that cold air can circulate between them. After 24 hours, return the rapid freeze switch to the off position {0) and, if room permits, transfer the food to another part of the cabinet.
Remember that if the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise unduly during defrosting, its storage life may be shortened. CLEANING Clean the cabinet thoroughly at intervals, as necessary. Switch off at the mains and defrost the freezer as described earlier. The cabinet interior and accessories can then be washed with a weak solution 6f bicarbonate of soda, then rinsed with warm water only and dried thoroughly.
THE FREEZER — FURTHER INFORMATION For the Jon-term storage of frozen foods {ie. up to three months for per-packaged commercially frozen food, and up to a year for home frozen rash food), the temperature in the freezer should be —18°C {0°F} or below, It does not matter if lower temperatures are obtained, but operating a freezer continuously at temperatures considerably lower than this will only increase the running cost with title corresponding benefit.
This Guaranteeisoffered to you assn extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights, Guarantee Electrolyte products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and in consequence we can undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, within one year of delivery to the original purchaser, free of any charge.
