Freezer
Instructions for installation and use
GSF 120 UK
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Safety a good habit to get into
ATTENTION
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
Do not eat ice cubes straight out of the freezer.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the gen-
eral switch in your home).
Read your handbook carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your freezer is built to International standards (EN60) and
has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for
compliance to UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets
the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio
interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who
might lock themselves inside the appliance when playing.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your
after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shooting” which
might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair
the fault by intervening on the internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please con-
tact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases,
the connections are made using special terminals and in oth-
ers a special tool must be used to access the connections.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for
food storage, if these are not those recommended by the
manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps
gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter
should made safe before being sent to the dump. For this
operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation
in charge of waste disposal.
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults exclusively for
storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions pro-
vided in the handbook. Under no circumstances should chil-
dren be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.
3. For electrical safety, do not attempt to operate this appli-
ance with wet hands or feet.
4. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension
lead. If a longer supply cable is required, this must be re-
placed with one of the same specifications in compliance
with the current electrical regulations. This operation should
be carried out by a qualified person. Ensure that the cable is
not trapped or damaged during the installation.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket.
Installation
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer
will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries aris-
ing out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple
sockets or adapters.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.
Insufficient power?
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
Before making the electrical connection ...
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func-
tions properly.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
Level
The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjust-
able feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.
For English Market only
The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory
testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The ap-
pliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet
fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere
plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363.
Electrical Connection and Earthing
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home
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Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Electrical connection
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that
can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before
using the appliance please read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown
- Earth
- Neutral
- Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Replacing the fuse:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:
BLUE
BROWN
“NEUTRAL” (“N”)
“LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW
“EARTH” (“E”)
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
GREEN &
YELLOW
or:
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.
13 ampere fuse
BROWN
BLUE
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an
alternative plug:
Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
and dispose of it as described above.
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A closer look
Thermostat
Red Light
D
D
A
This regulates the temperature inside the appliance
automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 3 for
increasingly colder temperatures.
This light goes on when the temperature inside the
appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs.
To adjust the thermostat, use a coin to turn the knob.
Compartment for freezing and storage
Storage compartments
E
F
Green Light
B
When the light is on (move the switch to the right)
this indicates that the appliance is connected to the
mains. When the switch is moved to the left (green
light covered), the appliance is disconnected from the
mains.
Yellow Light
C
When this light is on (move the switch to the left),
the compressor will operate continuously to reach the
lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods
quickly. By moving the switch to the right (yellow light
covered) the freezer is operated by the thermostat.
1
5
2
3
S N
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4
D
B
A
C
E
F
G
H
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Setting up your appliance
ATTENTION
Once the appliance has been connected to the mains, ensure
that the green light is on and turn the yellow light on as
well.
When the red light is off, turn off the yellow light: the
appliance is now ready for use.
After transport stand the appliance upright and wait
at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the
mains to ensure proper performance.
Use these average temperature settings to ensure op-
timum performance and save energy.
Using your freezer
Freezing
Preservation of Foodstuffs
- Remember that you should never re-freeze products you
have allowed to thaw, even if only partially: cook the food,
then either eat (within 24 hours) or re-freeze it.
- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should
not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
where the temperature will fall below -18°C, ideal for
freezing food properly. Remember that proper conservation
depends on the speed of freezing.
- Do not open the freezer door during freezing.
- Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data plate.
Important: never freeze more than the nominal amount of
food .indicated on the rating plate at one time.
- If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one
time, the freezer temperature may momentarily increase
inside the compartment (red light on). Since this is just a
transient situation, the foods already stored in the freezer
will not be harmed.
To preserve frozen and deep-frozen foods well, never set
the thermostat below 1, no matter what the room tempe-
rature is.
For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the knob should
be set between 1 and 2 while for room temperatures of up
to 32°C, set between 2 and 3.
The maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated
in the tables “Guide for using the freezer.
Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep
frozen foods carefully and if there are no instructions
neverkeep the food for more than 3 months from the date
of purchase.
When buying deep-frozen foods, ensure that they have been
stored at appropriate temperatures and that the wrapping
is intact.
To keep the quality of the deep-frozen food unlatered,
transfer it to special containers and then place it inside the
storage compartment as soon as possible.
- After 24 hours, freezing will be completed, turn off the
yellow light.
Important: .Remember to carry out this last step in order
to save energy.
If a packing shows signs of moisture and abnormal swelling,
it has probably been stored at the wrong temperature and
the contents have been spoiled.
- For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to
freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform
freezing. Mark the freezing date and description of the
contents on the package, as shown in the table.
- In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open
the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer ensuring that foods are conserved for at
least 9-14 hours.
- Do not store full bottles in the freezer since they could
explode when they freeze. (Remember that liquids increase
in volume when frozen).
- Fill the ice trays so that they are no more than 3/4 full.
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Caring for your appliance
To speed up defrosting, place one or more basins of warm
water inside the appliance.
When defrosting, remove the frozen food from the
appliance, wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place.
Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of
the food, it should be used as soon as possible.
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning
off the general switch in your home).
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other
than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed
up the defrosting process.
The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance
periodically.
Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they
could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer
beyong repair.
Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose.
To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done
once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the
door open until the frost has completely thawed.
Cleaning and maintenance
The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically with a solution
of bicarbonate of soda and warm water. Never use abrasives,
detergents or soaps; after washing, rinse with clean water
and dry with care.
When these operations have been completed, turn on the
green light and set the thermostat knob to the appropriate
operating position.
After 2 or 3 hours, the appliance will once again be ready
for preserving frozen and deep-frozen foods.
Trouble shooting
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in-
form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the
model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written
on the rating plate located within the freezer (see examples
in the figures below).
Green Light Off
Check that:
• there is no power failure
• the general switch or circuit breaker in your home is not
disconnected
Red Light always On
Check that:
• the door is shut properly and that the door seals are not
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S/N 704211801
RG 2330
220 - 240 V-
Mod.
damaged;
Fuse
A
Max 15 w
50 Hz 150 W
W
• the thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting;
• there is not too much frost on the inside walls.
Class
Freez. Capac
340
75
Total
Net
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Poder de Cong Clase
N
Util
Classe
kg/24 h 4,0
Utile
Compressor operates continuously
Check that:
Pressure
HIGH-235
LOW 140
Compr.
Test
R 134 a
Syst.
P.S-I.
kg 0,090
Kompr.
• the yellow light is not on (continuous operating function);
• the thermostat is in the correct position.
Made in Italy 13918
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.
The appliance is noisy.
Check that:
• The appliance is perfectly level;
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other
items that vibrate or are noisy.
• Remember that the refrigerating gas in the cooling circuit
causes a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor
is not running (this is quite normal).
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Guife for using the freezer
Meat and fish
Tenderising
(days)
Storage
(months)
Food
Wrapping
Thawing Time
Beef Roast
Lamb
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
2 / 3
1 / 2
1
9 / 10
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
6
6
8
Pork Roast
Veal Roast
1
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Pork Chops
6
Not required.
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Lamb Cutlets
Minced Meat
6
2
Not required.
In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap.
Freshly
minced
Slowly in refrigerator.
Heart and Liver
Sausages
Plastic Baggies
Cling Wrap or Tinfoil
Tinfoil
3
2
Not required.
As necessary.
Chicken and Turkey
Duck and Goose
1 / 3
1 / 4
9
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Tinfoil
6
Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck
Tinfoil
1 / 3
9
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Hare and Rabbit
Venison
Tinfoil
3 / 4
5 / 6
6
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Not required.
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
9
Large Fish
4 / 6
2 / 3
3 / 6
Small Fish
Crustaceans
Not required.
Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers.
Shellfish
3
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Boiled Fish
Fried Fish
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
12
In hot water.
4 / 6
Directly in pan.
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Guife for using the freezer
Fruit and vegetable
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Food
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing Time
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Apples and Pears
Peel and cut into slices.
Peel and pit.
2'
12
12
Apricots, Peaches,
Cherries and Plums
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
1' / 2'
Strawberries
Blackberries and
Raspberries
In Containers (cover
with sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Rinse and fry.
10 / 12
In Containers (add
10% sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Cooked Fruit
Fruit Juice
Cut, cook and strain.
Wash, cut and crush.
12
In Containers (sugar
to taste)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
10 / 12
Remove leaves, cut head
into small pieces and blanch
in water and a little lemon
juice.
Cauliflower
2'
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Cabbage and
Brussel Sprouts
Wash and cut into small
pieces.
1' / 2'
10 / 12
At room temperature.
Peas
Shell and wash.
2'
2
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Not required.
French Beans
Wash and slice if required.
10 / 12
Carrots, Peppers
and Turnips
Peel, wash and slice if
necessary.
3' / 4'
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Mushrooms and
Asparagus
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Wash, peel and cut up.
Wash and mince.
3' / 4'
2'
6
At room temperature.
At room temperature.
Not required.
Spinach
Plastic Baggies
12
Wash and cut up in small
pieces.
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Vegetable for Soups
3'
6 / 7
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Various Foods
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing time
At room temperature
and in the oven.
Bread
Plastic Baggies
4
6
About 10 minutes at
room temperature,
cook at 100/200°C.
Cakes
Plastic Baggies
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Cream
Butter
Plastic Containers
6
6
In original wrapping
or tinfoil
In refrigerator.
Boiled Food or
Vegetable Soup
Plastic or Glass
Containers
At room temperature or
in hot water.
3 / 6
10
Freeze without shells
in small containers
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Eggs
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60044 Fabriano
Italy
Tel +39 0732 6611
Fax +39 0732 662501
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