FAR K4265 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

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INSTALLATION
• Position the appliance and allow it to stand for two to three hours before it is
turned on for the first time to allow the system to settle. Do not position next to
any heat source e.g. cooker, boiler or in direct sunlight etc.
• Allow at least 10cm of space at the top and 10 cm of space on both sides of the
appliance and between the back of the appliance and the wall for adequate air
circulation. The appliance is not designed for recessed installation ("building in").
• Install on a good firm level surface, and any unevenness of the floor should be
corrected prior to installation, slight unevenness can be overcome by adjusting the
front feet.
• NOTE: If the appliance is positioned on a carpet, soft floor covering you should
readjust the front feet once the appliance has had time to settle.
USE
• This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and
38°C. If these temperatures are exceeded, i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will
not operate correctly. If the ambient temperatures are exceeded for long periods,
the temperature in the freezer section will rise above -18°C and food spoilage may
occur.
• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance. Wash the inside of the cabinet
with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 liter of water). Dry the
appliance thoroughly.
• When you use the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set the thermostat
control to the maximum position for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be
stored, and then readjust to the normal position.
• If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected
if the failure lasts for less than 12 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food
should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.
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SETTING THE THERMOSTAT KNOB
The freezer is controlled with a thermostat knob located inside the fridge.
Turn the knob from the off (0) position towards the higher
numbers for colder temperatures. The knob can be adjusted
from setting 1 to 4.
Higher settings on the knob (higher numbers) mean lower
temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance.
Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the
appliance so choose a correct setting of the temperature control knob, depending on
your ambient conditions.
The storage temperature may be affected by:
• The room temperature
• How often the door is opened
• How much food is stored
• Position of the appliance
When you set the correct temperature, all these factors mentioned above shall be
taken into account.
SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD
The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food and store pre-
frozen food. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the
packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown
against the 4 star rating.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
It is recommended to set the thermostat knob to the maximum position in order to
freeze fresh food as quickly as possible.
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic
conditions as freezing alone does not improve the food.
Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer.
Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly with foil, plastic
film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight containers. This will prevent food
from dehydrating and to prevent any strong odors of some foods transferring to
milder ones.
To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers and place on the
lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination.
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods.
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