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10. Install the upper hinge (3) on the left-hand side. Ensure
that the hinge pin is inserted into the guide bushing
(hole) on the upper part of the door. Caution: Do not
yet tighten the screws.
11. Adjust the closed door to its proper position and tighten
the screws of the upper and lower hinge plates.
12. Replace the cover (5) in the corresponding holes on the
right.
13. Replace the hinge cover (1) on the upper hinge.
14. Put the unit back in its intended position and wait for
about four hours before connecting it to the mains.
Temperature control
The unit is activated by connecting it to the mains. It is only
switched off completely when the plug is removed from the
wall socket.
The temperature in the cabinet can be adjusted by setting
the temperature control.
Temperature settings from 1 – 5 are available.
Turning the control clockwise will decrease the temperature,
while turning it anti-clockwise will increase it.
We recommend setting the control initially to position 3.
After a certain time, the actual temperature should then
be checked with a thermometer, and adjustments made if
necessary.
Note: The operating temperature in the freezer largely
depends on factors such as the ambient temperature and
that of the food to be newly frozen. It also depends on how
often the door is opened and how long it remains open. If
necessary, the temperature control setting may be adjusted
accordingly.
Following a power interruption, or if the unit has been
switched off on purpose, it may take 3 to 5 minutes before it
switches on again.
Freezer door
To ensure that frozen food will not de-frost prematurely, the
freezer door should be kept closed at all times. This will
also prevent an undue build-up of ice and frost. Ensure,
therefore, that the door is only opened briefl y to place food
inside or to remove it.
Freezing and storing food
∙ The temperature inside freezer cabinet depends mainly
on the ambient temperature, the temperature control
setting and the amount of food stored.
∙ This freezer unit is designed for deep-freezing and long-
term storage of deep-frozen food, as well as for making
ice-cubes.
∙ Prior to freezing, fresh food (e.g. meat, fi sh, minced
meat) should be divided into smaller portions suitable for
use after defrosting).
∙ To ensure that nutritious elements such as vitamins are
not lost, fresh food should be deep-frozen right through
as quickly as possible. To that effect, the prepared food
should be placed into the freezer compartments, properly
spaced in one or two rows.
∙ Avoid contact with food that has already been frozen.
∙ Caution: Do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity
per day. The product data sheet at the end of this manual
contains details of the maximum daily freezing capacity.
∙ When storing pre-frozen food, strict attention should be
paid to the manufacturer's information provided on the
packaging. If no such information is to be found, however,
a storage period of 3 months from the date of purchase
must not be exceeded.
∙ When buying frozen food, verify that the food is properly
frozen, and that the packaging does not show any sign of
damage.
∙ To maintain the quality of deep-frozen food, it should be
transported only in suitable containers and then placed
inside the freezer without delay.
∙ Carefully check the packaging when buying frozen food:
if the packaging shows signs of moisture, has bubbled up
or is bulging, it indicates that the food may not have been
stored properly and has spoiled.
∙ The storage times for frozen foods largely depend on the
ambient temperature, the temperature control setting, the
type of food and the time between shop and freezer, but
mainly also on how often the freezer door is opened and
how long it remains open. Always follow the instructions
given on the food packaging, and do not exceed the
specifi ed maximum shelf life.
∙ Suitable packaging materials for frozen food are
transparent (i.e. non-coloured) plastic foil, bags or
aluminium foil. The packaging materials should be well
aired before use and then checked for air-tightness
before freezing the food. We strongly recommend that
you label every item stored in the freezer with all relevant
information such as type of food, freezing date and use-
by date.
Use-by dates for frozen food are specifi ed (in months) in
the table below.
Do not exceed these storage times.
However, always observe the manufacturer's use-by dates
for the frozen food.
If the unit remains switched off for an extended period (eg
during a power failure), the door should be kept closed; this
will help to maintain the lowest possible temperature in the
cabinet. The product data sheet at the end of this manual
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