DE DIETRICH DFN1324i - Manual (Page 17)

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Checking the food preservation status.
On model, the following indications
may appear on the display:
The food has not thawed and it is safe
to keep it frozen.
The food has thawed partially. It will not
be safe unless you cook it.
The food has thawed and is not safe to
eat. You must throw it away.
For models, check the state of
preservation yourself and do whatever is
best.
4.3 Some other alarms that may appear are:
or This is a safeguard mode for
guaranteeing food preservation. It starts
up automatically, but you must call the
technical assistance service.
One of the freezer components is not
working correctly. There is no danger for
food preservation, but you must call the
technical assistance service.
In all models (except for FROST FREE)
which build up frost inside, do the
following every 6 months:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Remove the frost following the
recommendations in 3.
If you ignore the message, it will
disappear in 48 hours.
- Switch on the appliance according to
the instructions in 2.1.
4.4 Normal noises in the freezer.
Your freezer may make a number of quite
normal operating noises which should not
concern you.
• The refrigerant may make a gargling noise
as it passes through the circuits.
• The compressor may make a buzzing and/
or a slight knocking noise, above all when it
switches on.
• The dilation or contraction of the materials
used can make clicking or creaking noises.
• The air moved by the freezer fan can make
a small background noise.
Do not tamper with your freezer in an
attempt to repair it. Call for service.
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Safety
• Keep the ventilation grills clear.
• Be careful not to damage the refrigeration
circuit.
• Do not use any electrical appliances inside
your freezer unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use any mechanical devices or any other
means to speed up defrosting other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• If the power lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, or by their after
sales service or a similar qualifi ed person to
prevent any risk.
Even if the display is switched off, there is still
voltage to the freezer.
• This appliance is designed for domestic and
similar uses, such as:
– staff kitchen facilities in shops, offi ces and
other workplace settings;
– rural guest houses and hotel guests, motels
and other residential type settings;
– bed and breakfast accommodation;
– restaurant services and similar non-retail
settings.
Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with infl ammable propellant in
the appliance.
Danger: Risk of children becoming trapped.
Before disposing of your old refrigerator or
freezer:
- Remove the doors
- Store the shelves in a suitable place so that
children cannot climb inside easily.