Using The Freezer; De-Icing; Cleaning And Maintenance - Brandt UM1000 Guide D'utilisation

USING THE FREEZER

This appliance is designed to conserve frozen foods, to freeze fresh food and to make ice-
cubes.
Do not freeze a large quantity of food at any one time (maximum of 4 kg/24h), as the faster
an item is frozen, the more it will keep its qualities. Similarly, make sure that you wrap your
foodstuffs before freezing, so that they retain their full flavour and do not spoil the other
products.
The conservation time for frozen foods depends on the type of food. Refer to the instructions
on the packaging.
Never place hot foods in your freezer. Never place bottles or drinks cans in it either, as they
can burst when their contents freeze.
Highly carbonated drinks can even explode! NEVER keep lemonade, fruit juice, beer, wine,
champagne, etc... in the freezer compartment.

DE-ICING

The freezer de-icing system is manual. You can from time to time remove the layer of ice
that forms, using a scraper or other plastic instrument.
NEVER USE A METAL INSTRUMENT OR ELECTRICAL DEVICE TO DE-ICE THE
FREEZER.
The freezer must always be de-iced when the layer of frost reaches a thickness of about 4
mm. In any case, this compartment should be de-iced at least once a year:
1. Switch off and disconnect the freezer.
2. Remove the ice with a plastic scraper. De-icing can be made quicker by placing bowls of
hot water in the freezer and closing the door.
3. Once de-icing is completed, you can then clean your appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the freezer before cleaning it.
Clean the inside with water plus bicarbonate of soda, using a sponge or cloth. This will
prevent the build-up of unpleasant odours.
Never use a steam cleaner, solvent or abrasive detergent, as they could damage the interior
of your appliance. Never wash the interior accessories in the dishwasher.
We recommend that you wipe the back of the appliance once a year with a cloth over the
back of the appliance once a year, as if it is dirty, its efficiency drops and its energy
consumption rises.
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