User manual CANDY CFU135NE/N

[. . . ] Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. This product is intended solely for household use or similar applications such as: - the kitchen area for personnel in shops, offices and other working environments - on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and other environments of a residential type - at bed and breakfasts (B & B) - for catering services and similar applications not for retail sale. This appliance must be used only for purposes of storage of food, any other use is considered dangerous and the manufacturer will not be responsible for any omissions. Also, it is recommended that you take note of the warranty conditions. [. . . ] O If you have a second appliance that is not used, make sure that it is stored with the power off and the door left ajar until it is actually required. O If you're going to throw out your old fridge, see if there's a chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) recycler in your area. The government department which looks after the environment in your area may be able to help you. O Do not clean the appliance by pouring water onto it or spraying water over it. O The freezer should be cleaned periodically, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. O After washing the appliance, wipe over the area that you have cleaned with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly. O When cleaning is complete, dry your hands and then reconnect the plug to your mains supply. defrosting the freezer compartment The frost in the freezer compartment should be removed periodically. You can use a plastic scraper to keep down the amount of frost that builds. The number of times that you need to defrost it, will depend on the setting of your thermostat and how much food you freeze and store in the freezer. O The day before you defrost, turn the thermostat dial to position <5>, this will make sure that the food contained in the freezer is frozen properly. O Whilst defrosting the appliance, the food should be removed from the freezer and wrapped in several layers of paper and stored in a cool place. The foods rise in temperature will shorten its storage life and therefore the food should be used within a relatively short period of time. O Set the thermostat knob to position <0> and disconnect the appliance from your mains supply. You can place a bowl of warm water inside the freezer to speed up the defrost process. O You can use a sponge to mop up the defrost water that will run into the bottom of the freezer. IMPORTANT: You should place some old towels on the flooring that is immediately in front of the appliance. In case any defrost water comes out of the freezer and onto the floor. O Once all the ice that has built up has melted, then the inside of the freezer should be dried thoroughly. Failure to do this will result in immediate ice build when the appliance is switched back on. Set the thermostat knob to position <5> for a 24 hour period, before returning it to the normal setting of <3>. O You should not attempt to freeze fresh food inside the freezer until this 24 hour time period has elapsed. [. . . ] Use two screws to secure the bracket to the front of O Check that the door opens and shuts without snagging, as well as checking that the door is sealing correctly. tROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: If your freezer appears not to be operating properly, before contacting the Customer Care Department, please refer to the checklist below. My freezer does not appear to be working/there is no power to my appliance. That there hasn't been a power cut or that the fuse hasn't blown). [. . . ]