Haier HF-50 User Manual - Page 7

English For this reason, you should strictly follow the producer's instructions on the packaging. When you want to freeze fresh foods yourself, consult the Food storage guide at the back of this user manual. Once frozen foods have been defrosted, they should be used up within between 12 to 24 hours. Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this could lead to food poisoning. Refrigerating storage battery (not supplied with all appliances) Refrigerating storage batteries serve two functions: ■ In the event of a power cut, the storage battery prevents the temperature inside the appliance from going up too much - this preserves the quality of the food for longer. ■ Put storage batteries with the flat side in contact with the uppermost evaporation panel or in the top compartment. ■ Storage batteries can also be used to keep foods cool in a cool box. ■ Storage batteries reach their maximum refrigerating capacity after they have been in the freezer for about 24 hours at - 18° C or lower and are then placed in one of the cool boxes that are commercially available. Precautions and advice ■ Whenever cleaning or defrosting, remove the power plug or switch off the main fuse. ■ After closing the freezer door, do not open it immediately and do not force it open under any circumstances. The vacuum created by the sealing of the door is dispersed after about 1 - 2 minutes, so that the door can be opened normally again. To prevent condensation and ice forming, allow cooked food to cool down to room temperature before closing the lid of the dish and before storage. ■ Leave the freezer door open as briefly as possible to avoid wasting energy and to prevent an excessive amount of ice forming in the freezer compartment. ■ If the red pilot light comes on unexpectedly or stays on for a long period of time, do not open the door on any account and take appropriate measures immediately (see "What to do when...." at the back of the user manual). ■ Never use a screwdriver or any other sharp-edged metal tool to remove the layers of ice. The inside walls are very delicate and can be easily damaged by sharp edges. Use only plastic or wooden scrapers with no sharp edges. Instruction for use 9 Cleaning and maintenance As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch off at the mains. For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge / freezer, clean the outside every now and again with furniture polish or with an enamel protecting product (never, on any account use it inside). Clean the door seal with warm water now and again but do not use any cleaning products. Clean your appliance regularly. ■ The various parts inside the fridge / freezer are generally not suitable for dishwashers. These should be washed by hand with warm water and a little washing-up liquid. Never use the cleaning agent neat and on no account use any abrasive or acid, i.e. chemical cleaning products. A general all purpose pH neutral cleaning agent is recommended. ■ The rating plate inside or outside your appliance should not be damaged and should never be removed - this is essential for servicing. Make sure, when cleaning, that no water runs onto any electrical parts inside the appliance. ■ If there is a heat exchanger - called condenser -on the back of your fridge / freezer, this should be cleaned regularly. Dust and dirt impede the release of heat from the inside and considerably increase energy consumption. For best results, use a soft brush or a duster to remove dust from the condenser. Switching off the appliance If your appliance is going to be switched off for longer periods (such as during holidays), it should be left open to prevent odours from building up inside. If your appliance has a lock, set the lock in the "closed" position with the doors open and keep the key well away from small children to prevent accidents. Ice and frost layers which build up to a certain thickness on the inside walls, act as insulation and prevent the dispersion of the coldness. These must be removed from time to time. To remove the layers of ice from the inside walls, use a plastic or wood scraper with no sharp edges. When doing this, remove the drawers and lay a cloth on the bottom of the appliance to catch the ice as it is scraped off so that it can be easily removed. The method least likely to damage your appliance when removing the layers of ice is to defrost it. Defrosting In normal circumstances (opening the freezer 4 - 5 times a day) the freezer compartment should be defrosted once or twice a year (more often in other circumstances). The fridge compartment is defrosted automatically. 5