User manual GB INSTRUMENTS GDT-11

[. . . ] It has a new and attractive design and is built according to the European and national standards which guarantee its operation and safety features. At the same time, the used refrigerant, R600a, is environment-friendly and it does not affect the ozone layer. In order to use the best your freezer, we advise you to read carefully the information in these user instructions. Advice for recycling your old appliance If your newly purchased appliance replaces an older appliance, you must consider a few aspects. Their disposal, while preserving the environment, allows the recovery of important raw materials. [. . . ] Do not use the appliance near heating appliances, cookers or other sources of heat and fire. Do not leave the freezer door open more than it is necessary to put in or take out the food. Do not keep inside fizzy drinks (juice, mineral water, champagne, etc. ) in the freezer: the bottle can explode!Do not eat ice cubes or icecream immediately after having taken them out of the freezer because they may cause „freezer burns”. Never touch cold metal parts or frozen food with wet hands because your hands can quickly freeze on the very cold surfaces. For the protection of the appliance during warehousing and transport, it is provided with spacers between the door and the cabinet (in the front and rear side). These spacers will be removed before putting the appliance into operation. Transport instructions The appliance must be transported, as much as possible, only in vertical position. If during transport the appliance was put in horisontal position (only according to the markings on the packing), it is advised that, before putting it into operation, the appliance is left to rest for 12 hours in order to allow the settling of the refrigerating circuit. The failure to to observe these instructions can cause the breakdown of the motorcompressor and the cancellation of its warranty. 2 EN Excess deposit of ice on the frame and the baskets should be removed regularly with the plastic scraper provided. The presence of this ice build-up makes impossible to close the door correctly. If you do not use your appliance for a few days, it is not advisable to switch it off. This is why it is advisable not to exceed the freezing capacity of the appliance specified in the "Appliance data sheet" (page 7). In order to reduce the freezing time, push the button for „fast freeze”. - The fresh food must not come into contact with the food already frozen. - The frozen food you have bought can be placed into the freezer without having to adjust the thermostat. - If the freezing date is not mentioned on the packing, please take into consideration a period of max. - The food, even partially defrosted, cannot be frozen again, it must be consumed immediately or cooked and then refrozen. The frozen food will not be affected if the failure lasts less than 67 hours. After 24 hours since the food was placed inside, please cancel the "fast freeze" mode by pushing again the button 4, when the orange led goes off. 5 Instruction for use Defrosting of the a pplia nc e We advise you to defrost the freezer at least twice a year or when the ice layer has an excessive thickness. The quantity and the rapidity of ice buildup depends on the ambient conditions and on the frequency of the door opening. We advise you to defrost the appliance when the quantity of frozen food is the least. [. . . ] Unplug the appliance from the mains, take out the lamp and replace it with a new one. T h e f o l l ow i n g a r e n o t d e f e c t s Possible noddings and cracks coming from the product: circulation of the refrigerant in the system. Outs ide clea ning • Clean the outside of the freezer by means of a sponge soaked in soapy warm water, wipe with a soft cloth and dry. • The cleaning of the outside part of the refrigerating circuit (motorcompressor, condenser, connection tubes) will be done with a soft brush or with the vacuum-cleaner. During this operation, please take care not to distort the tubes or detach the cables. [. . . ]