User manual BEKO FSA716

[. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Before inserting the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply. The plug has to be accessible after installation in order to allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation. Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be made by qualified experts. [. . . ] The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also make some noise, whether the compressor is running or not. To freeze the fresh foods use the compartment marked with 4 stars (recomanded second shelf). Don't put in freezer a too big quantity of foods in the same time. The foods quality is well kept if they are deeply frozen in the shortest time possible. Therefore it is preferable do not exceed the freezing capacity of the appliance shown in "Appliance record". The thermostat shall be adjusted in order to obtain the lowest temperature inside the freezer with the button on fast freeze function and the yellow lamp lighting. After the time necessary to freeze the fresh foods from the freezer is finished, set the thermostat button on a medium position (yellow lamp is not lighting). We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer (see; Temperature Control and Adjustment). Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 15 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen. Generally, this temperature is bellow -18° C lowertemperatures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat knob towards position MAX. If large amounts of fresh food are going to be frozen, adjust the control knob to max. Position at least 24 hours to freeze maximum amount of fresh food declared as freezing capacity. Remember to turn the thermostat knob back to its previous position once food has frozen Small quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb) can be frozen without fast freezer function Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food. (Item 6) Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with water and place it in the freezer. Loosen frozen trays with a spoon handle or a similar implement; never use sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks. We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry. If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time, switch it off, remove all food, clean it and leave the door ajar. [. . . ] This will enable you to find food quickly and avoid excessive door opening, which will save electricity. Don't- Leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation. Don't- Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer, as they may burst. Don't- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your appliance. [. . . ]