User manual FRIGIDAIRE FV1240

[. . . ] Be careful not to allow liquids to the temperature control, switch gear and indicator respectively. Ice and ice-cream can cause hurt if they are eaten immediately after removal from the frozen food compartment. After dissolving frozen food must not be refrozen, it must be used up as soon as possible. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] Place the foods to be frozen in and operate the appliance as written for about 24 hours. After these move the fast freezer switch to the left (yellow light will go out). The freezing tray is suitable for freezing smaller fruits (raspberry, strawberry, currant, etc. ). After freezing they can be packed and sorted out then placed into the storing compartments. Storing It is practical to replace frozen products into the storing compartments (cages) after freezing has finished so that to make room in the freezing compartment for another freezing. Intermediate freezing does not deteriorate foods already stored. 7 How to make ice cubes To make ice cubes fill the enclosed ice cube tray with water and put it to the frozen food compartment. Wetting the bottom of the tray and setting thermostatic control knob to maximum stage can shorten preparing time. After finishing do not forget to reset the thermostatic control to the suitable stage. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the sympol are recyclable. Maintenance Defrosting Bleeding part of the moisture of cooling chamber in form of frost and ice goes with the operation of the appliance. Thick frost and ice has an insulating effect, so it reduces cooling efficiency as the temperature increases, it needs more energy, at a certain thickness it does not allow the door of the freezing compartment to open, possibly the door can be broken. Hints and ideas In this chapter practical hints and ideas are given about how to use the appliance to reach maximum energy saving and there is environmental information about the appliance as well. 8 It is possible to scrape off and remove smaller frost and ice with the enclosed ice scraper. When ice coating is so thick that it can not be removed with the frost scraper defrosting is necessary. Take the frozen foods out of the appliance and put them into a basket lined with paper or cloth. Store them in a possibly cool place or replace them into a frozen or fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. Sweep off the melting water occasionally with a cloth or sponge in direction of sides which gathers in the outlet channel practically formed in the bottom of the appliance and can be removed as follows: Put an tray high enough in front of the appliance. Pull out defrost water outlet placed in the middle of the bottom of the appliance carefully in the direction of the arrow. Defrosting process can be made quicker by placing a pot or dish filled with warm water to the cooling plate formed as a shelf. After defrosting wipe the surfaces and push defrost water outlet back. After the red light has gone out put the foods back. Regular cleaning It is practical to clean the inside of the freezer and defrost it at a time. After breaking the circuit wash the appliance using lukewarm water and wipe it. It is recommended to remove the dust and dirt collected on the back of the appliance and the condenser once or twice a year. When the refrigerator is not in use In case the appliance will not be used for a long time follow these steps: Remove plug from the mains socket. 9 Trouble shooting During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service. [. . . ] Technicians will accomplish the refitting expertly for charge. 12 Electrical connection This refrigerator is designed to operate on a 230 V AC (~) 50 Hz supply. The plug must be put into a socket with protective contact. If there is no such, it is recommended to get an electrician to fit an earthed socket in compliance with standards near the refrigerator. Directives: 73/23 EEC of 19. 02. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications, 89/336 EEC Compatibility modifications. of 03. 05. 89 (Electromagnetic Directive) and subsequent 13 War r ant y and ser vice Guarantee conditions Service and spare parts If calling the service is unavoidable, announce the trouble at a brand-mark service nearest to your place. [. . . ]