User manual HAIER HF-100

[. . . ] O Don't store goods containing inflammable or other explosive gases. O Don't leave door closed if appliance is left switched off for long periods. Page 2 Installation and controls Important Make sure that the voltage marked on the rating label on the product corresponds with the voltage in your home. This quality product has been tested and certified to meet all applicable UK electrical and safety standards. Position it away from any heat source such as a boiler, ovens and heaters which will reduce the cooling efficiency of the freezer. [. . . ] Undo the lower hinge pin and replace it in the adjacent hole in the bracket. Remove the lower hinge screws from the lefthand side of the cabinet and fit the packing strip (if fitted) and hinge bracket (Figure 7). Replace the original lower hinge screws in the right-hand fixing holes. Remove the blanking caps which cover the lefthand fixing holes and fit them to the holes on the other side of the cabinet. Fit the hinge cover and secure it with the screw. LOWER HINGE PIN FIGURE 7 LOWER HINGE BRACKET FIXING HOLES DOOR BUSH PIN FIGURE 5 SCREW HINGE COVER HINGE SCREWS HINGE FIXING HOLES FIGURE 6 DOOR LOWER HINGE PIN LOWER HINGE BRACKET LOWER HINGE SCREWS PACKING STRIP (IF FITTED) ADJACENT HOLE Page 4 Using the freezer Precautions The freezer is capable of producing very cold temperatures which may cause injury if safety precautions are not observed: O Do not attempt to freeze carbonated drinks such as `fizzy pop', mineral water, champagne etc. O Frozen food that has thawed should not be refrozen. Frozen food storage Food which has been purchased frozen should be kept in its original packaging. Maximum storage times and expiry dates are usually given on the food packaging. When cooking food you must ensure it has thoroughly thawed, especially important regarding poultry and sea food. Do not overload the food baskets and always allow space between the packages of food. This ensures that cold air is free to circulate preventing the food packages from sticking together. When using the Superfreeze (`SF') setting, do not freeze too much food at one time. When removing ice cubes from the tray, it may help to hold the tray under running water for a few seconds in order to loosen the ice. When freezing hot food allow it to cool before placing it in the freezer. Always store it away from food which is already frozen. EXAMPLES OF FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIMES Fresh Food Mincemeat Sausages Small fish Heart/liver Ice cream Fruit Cheese Bread Large fish Suitable packaging Months Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Plastic container Plastic container Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 4 4 4 Fresh Food Cake/biscuits Pork Beef Rabbit Lamb Mushrooms Asparagus Vegetables (cut) Vegetables Fowl and game Suitable packaging Months Glass container Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Aluminium foil Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Poly freezer bag Aluminium foil 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 12 10-12 Freezing fresh food Almost all fresh products are suitable for freezing and storing in the freezer. Label fresh products clearly so they are easily found when placed in the freezer baskets. To deep freeze fresh food, place the fresh food in the Superfreeze (top) tray and turn the thermostat control to the `SF' position and leave for 24 hours. Do not freeze more than 10kg/24h. ) When the food is frozen move it down to the lower baskets in the freezer and turn the thermostat control back to the previous preset position. See the Table above for storage times for a selection of foods. Page 5 Maintenance and cleaning Important The freezer must be turned off at the mains before maintaining or cleaning. Defrosting It is recommended to clean and wipe out the freezer after any spillage inside or outside the appliance. It is wise to defrost the freezer if the ice build up exceeds 6mm, otherwise the efficiency of the freezer will reduce and the electricity consumption will increase. Unplug the freezer and empty the frozen food into insulated bags or cardboard boxes covered with newspaper. [. . . ] Product specification may vary without prior notice. Safety measures Never try to repair the appliance or the electrical parts yourself. Any repair carried out by an unskilled person is dangerous and may affect the guarantee. Depending upon conditions the frozen food should not be affected for 24 hours. Disposal of old fridge or freezer Disposal of the appliance must conform with EU environmental regulations. Make the appliance not usable by cutting off the mains lead and removing any door locks. [. . . ]