8
USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Thermostat control
The thermostat control dial is located inside the
appliance and regulates the temperature within the
appliance. The thermostat control dial is marked from
1-6, the higher the number, the colder the setting.
Position 1 - minimum
Position 6 - maximum
Position 0 - Off
The temperature within your fridge will be effected by
such factors as location, room temperature, frequency
of door opening and frequency of defrosting.
In determining the correct temperature control setting,
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary to achieve the
most economic operation.
As a guide, in a normal kitchen temperature, a control
setting of number 3 or 4 will apply.
Refrigerator Compartment
The Dynamic Air Cooling system, which is fitted on
the back wall of the refrigerator compartment,
provides faster cooling and a more uniform
temperature, thereby increasing the storage life of
food. The DAC is particularly useful in warm weather
conditions and when a large amount of food has been
introduced into the compartment. To operate, push
the button on the fan switch and the green pilot light
will come on.
When DAC is switched on, the cold production is
higher, thus you should turn the temperature regulator
to an adequate position to avoid excessive cold.
Freezer Compartment
This freezer is suitable for freezing food and permits
the long term storage of frozen food. The appliance
must be switched on for approximately 4 hours for the
correct temperature to be reached, before placing
food inside. The maximum quantity of food you can
freeze in 24 hours is 4 kg.
Fast Freeze Function
This is achieved by switching the DAC on and turning
the thermostat to maximum. The time taken will
depend on the type and quantity of the food being
frozen. When the freezing operation is complete return
the thermostat dial back to normal and switch the
DAC off if not required.
Frozen Food Storage
Frozen food should be placed in the frozen food
compartment as soon as possible after purchase, and
stored in accordance with instructions provided on the
package by the frozen food manufacturer. The shelf
situated in the freezer door is not designed to freeze
fresh food but store pre frozen food. Storage times
should not be exceeded; the volume is 7 litres.
Ensure that the external packaging is intact.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of re-frozen
water droplets on the pack could indicate that the
product has not been kept at a suitable temperature
and may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed
food must not be re-frozen.
Do not open the compartment door too often and do
not leave open longer than necessary.
In some models, on the freezer inner door there is
usually an schematic drawing showing the
conservation time (in months) for the different types of
food. It will also depend on the food quality in the
moment of freezing and on the specific instructions on
packages.
Thawing
Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending
on the type of food and the size of the packs.
Meat,fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigeration compartment.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water, ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food; follow the
oven instructions, with particular regard to the
placement of aluminium wrapping in the oven.
Important
Do not consume ice-lollies which have just come out
of the frozen food compartment. Their extremely low
temperature can cause frost burns.
Do not remove items from the compartment if your
hand are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or «frost/freezer burns».
Do not keep carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
Caution
In the event of a power cut the food in the frozen food
compartment will not be affected if the power cut is
short and if the compartment is full. Do not open the
door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be
consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within
your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food
without checking its condition. The following
guidelines should assist you:
Ice-cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
Shelfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
fresh dish.
