User manual FRIGIDAIRE FC100

[. . . ] Children must not be allowed to tamper with the control knobs or play with the freezer. Changes in the electrical mains system in connection with the installation of this freezer should always be carried out by an authorised electrician or competent person. Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the freezer yourself. Repairs carried out by untrained people may result in personal injury or serious malfunction of the freezer. [. . . ] For your convenience, this appliance comes complete with either a moulded-on or re-wireable 13 amp (BS1363) plug, protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse must be used. In the case of a moulded-on plug, the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing fuse. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is obtained. Replacement covers are avaliable from your local electricity shop or nearest customer service centre. The colour of the replacement fuse cover must match the colour insert or emboss on the base of the plug. In the case of a re-wireable plug care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base. In the event of the plug becoming damaged or cracked, it must be replaced with an equivalent 13 amp, BS1363 approved plug (ref. 1) and rewired using the following procedure: 4 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live HOW TO USE TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. 7 makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the knob towards no. 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. PACKAGING AND POSITIONING Food must be cold before freezing (no more than room temperature). Food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out. Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer. See under Helpful hints. CAPACITY The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the data plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount stated if you do, the freezing time will be extended. IMPORTANT The freezing capacity stated can be utilised to the full occasionally to freeze large amounts of fresh food. However, if the freezer is filled with large amounts of food for freezing every day, the capacity stated is reduced by about one-third. OPENING/CLOSING THE LID The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the amount of frost formed. When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands. This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid immediately after it has been closed. [. . . ] If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor may not start immediately when the current is reconnected. This is quite normal. Ice cream: IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods. Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during this period. If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the hold-over time. [. . . ]