User manual CONSTRUCTA CE207N00

[. . . ] S Only customer service may change the power cord and carry out any other repairs. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Important information when using the appliance S Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e. S Do not use pointed or sharp edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. S Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc. [. . . ] Hence, the air inlet and outlet apertures should never be covered or blocked off! *not all models 7 en Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance starts up. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior (see Cleaning). Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/ 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. If the appliance is to be operated in a non European country, check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond to the values of your mains supply. The rating plate is situated in the bottom left hand side of the appliance. The power cord may be replaced by a technician only. Switching on the appliance Rotate the temperature selector Fig. 2/2 comes on. Selecting the temperature Rotate temperature selector Fig. Higher settings denote lower temperatures in the freezer compartments. We recommend a medium setting. Operating tips S The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. S If you cannot open the freezer compartment door immediately after closing it, wait 2 3 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised. S The refrigeration system may cause several areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly. The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered with more than 5 mm of frost or ice. 8 en Freezing and storing frozen food Buying frozen food The packaging must not be damaged. The temperature in the supermarket freezer should be -18 ºC or lower. Transport the frozen food in an insulating bag, where possible and put it quickly into the freezer compartment. Freezing fresh food Freezing food yourself If you are freezing food yourself, use only fresh, undamaged food. The following foods are suitable for freezing: Meat and sausage products, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fruit, cakes and pastries, pizza, ready meals, leftovers, egg yolk and egg white. The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Eggs in shells, soured cream and mayonnaise, green salads, radishes and onions. Blanching vegetables and fruit To retain colour, flavour, aroma and vitamin C, vegetables and fruits should be blanched prior to freezing. Blanching is the brief immersion of vegetables and fruit in boiling water. Literature on freezing and blanching is available in bookshops. Storing frozen food S To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the freezer drawers all the way. S If large quantities of food are to be stored in the freezer, all the freezer drawers (except the bottom one) can be taken out of the appliance and the food stacked directly on the freezer shelves. To remove a freezer drawer, pull out all the way, lift at the front and remove. [. . . ] Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Please move bottles or receptacles away from each other. 13 en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice, even if the appliance is still under guarantee! Fault Possible cause Remedial action Check whether the power is on, the fuse must be switched on. Indicator light Power failure; the fuse has been Fig. 2/2 does not switched off; the mains plug has come on not been inserted properly. S Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once. Close the door. [. . . ]