and it is important to follow the instructions on the individual packets. Never put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the freezer during normal operation as they might burst when freezing. When using this freezer as a bottle cooler the thermostat setting must be adjusted to prevent bottles from freezing.
should only be cleaned with soap and water and then thoroughly dried.
TURNING OFF THE FREEZER
If the freezer is not to be used for some time:
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DEFROSTING
Frost will gradually accumulate on the freezer and evaporator surfaces. It must not be allowed to grow too thick as it acts as an insulator and adversely affects freezer performance. Check the formation of frost regularly every week and when it gets about 5 mm thick, defrost the freezer. To defrost the freezer, turn it off and remove all food items, leave the freezer lid open. Warning: normally the temperature of items of frozen foods would rise unduly during defrosting and they should be consumed within 24 h or discarded. Do not try to accelerate defrosting by using any kind of heating appliance, as this might damage the plastic surfaces of the freezer. Neither should any sharp objects be used to scrape off the ice. Defrost water should be mopped up with a cloth. When the ice has melted, wipe the freezer dry and restart it. Place the food items back inside but wait until the freezer is cold before making ice cubes. Some units are fitted with a drainpipe on the right hand back corner of the inner tank. Remove the cap and water will drain to the outside. 2. 3.
Close the shut off valve of the gas bottle and close any on board shut off valves. Switch off the main electricity supply to the freezer Empty the freezer. Defrost and clean it as described earlier.
IF THE �FREEZER FAILS TO WORK
Check the following points before calling a service technician: 1. That the �STARTING THE instructions have been followed. 2. The freezer is level. 3. If it is possible to start the freezer on any of the connected sources of energy. 4. If the freezer fails to work on gas, check: 1 1 1 That the gas bottle is not empty. That all LP gas valves are open. That the thermostat is not in the off position FREEZER�
5. If the freezer fails to work on the mains electricity supply, check: 1 That the appropriate of the mains electricity supply voltage is connected to the freezer. See data plate for correct voltage. That the thermostat is not in the off position
CLEANING THE FREEZER
Clean the inside of the freezer regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic. Soak a cloth in a solution consisting of a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to half a litre of warm water. Wring out the cloth and use it to clean the interior of the freezer and fittings. Never use detergents, scouring powder, strongly scented products or wax polish to clean the interior of the freezer as they may damage the surfaces and leave strong odour. The exterior of the freezer should be wiped clean now and again, using a damp cloth and a small quantity of detergent. But not the lid gasket, which 2. 3. 4. 1
If the freezer is not cooling sufficiently, the reason may be:
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Inadequate ventilation of the cooling unit; see the paragraph PLACING THE FREEZER. The evaporator is frosted up. Incorrect thermostat setting. Incorrect gas pressure � please check the pressure regulator on the gas container.
