Avanti CF49 - Manual (Page 3)

Important: When the freezer is first installed, switch on the Fast Freeze switch (the amber
light will show) and run for at least 4 hours before putting frozen foods. This will ensure the
cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in. Then turn off Fast Freeze switch.
If the cabinet temperature is considered to be incorrect for any reason contact your service
agent.
LOADING THE FREEZER
When loading your freezer with fresh food, place food in contact with the wails of the
freezer. If necessary, the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the
cabinet walls. The appliance will freeze 6.5 kg (14 lbs) of fresh food in 24 hours.
When first loading the freezer (or at any time when loading appreciable quantities of
unfrozen foods) run the freezer with the Fast Freeze switch on for at least 8 hours before
placing the food in the freezer and return switch to off position when food is frozen. When
adding already frozen food it will not be necessary to turn the Fast Freeze switch on.
STORAGE
Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturer’s instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home
freezer. Place pacts of frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If
there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these regarding storage times.
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be
exceeded. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when
defrosting the freezer.
The freezer is intended for long term storage of frozen food, i.e. three star - up to three
months.
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WARNING
It is dangerous to place sealed containers of carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the
freezer. Water ices and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer as it may result in low temperature skin abrasion.
REMOVAL OF FROST
As time goes on, frost will form on the inside of the cabinet towards the top. This frost should
be scraped away when it is approximately quarter of an inch thick, using a wooden or
plastic scraper. Never use metal instruments or you will damage the finish of your freezer.
Cover the food with a clean cloth and hold a tray against the inside of the cabinet to catch
the frost as you scrape it away.
COMPLETE DEFROSTING
However careful you are, complete defrosting will, in course of time, become necessary.
This should be carried out if the full build-up cannot all be scraped away or if it begins to
interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is tow and
proceed as follows:
1. Take the frozen food out, turn the freezer OFF at the power point and leave the lid
open,
2. Ideally, the food should be put in another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap it in a
compact block, first in several sheets of newspaper or large towels, and then in a
thick rug or blanket and kept in a cool place - NOT on a metal surface.