Aeg A83400HLW0 User Manual

A83400HLW0

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CHEST FREEZER USER MANUAL 2

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CONGÉLATEUR COFFRE NOTICE D'UTILISATION 19

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GEFRIERTRUHE BENUTZERINFORMATION 37

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CONTENTS

Contents

4 Safety information

6 Control panel
10 First use
10 Daily use
12 Helpful hints and tips
13 Care and cleaning
14 What to do if…
17 Technical data
17 Installation
18 Environmental concerns

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The following symbols are used in this
user manual:

Important information concerning
your personal safety and information
on how to avoid damaging the
appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice

Safety information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using
the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and
safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 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.

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing
children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having
a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable be­fore you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for
a child.

General safety

CAUTION!

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal house­hold as explained in this instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing proc­ess.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerat­ing appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap­pliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is never­theless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

Safety information

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– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any dam­age to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the

appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of

electric shock or fire.

6.

You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

1)

of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

•

Bulb lamps

2)

used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household

appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.

•

Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's in­structions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pres­sure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the ap­pliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If the appliance is Frost Free.

3)

Control panel

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• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraph.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appli­ance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought
it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to over­heating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installa­tion.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the
appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol

CONTROL PANEL

1 2 3 4 5

Mode

OK

1 Appliance ON/OFF button
2 Temperature regulation button
3 Temperature and function indicator
4 Mode (Function) button
5 Confirmation button

are recyclable.

Control panel

Display

Excessive temperature alarm If on the function timer is on
If on the appliance is on and if

flashes faster the Frostmatic func­tion is on

Negative Temperature indicator If on the Frostmatic function is on
Temperature indicator If on the Drinks Chill function is on

If on the Child Lock function is on

If on the Eco Mode function is on

Switching on

After plugging the plug into the power outlet, if the display is not illuminated, press Ap­pliance ON/OFF button..
As soon as the appliance is turned on, it is in alarm condition, the temperature flashes
and you will hear a buzzer.
Press Confirmation Button and the buzzer will go off (also see the section on "Excessive
temperature alarm" ) the icon
warmest temperature reached.
For a correct storage of the food select the Eco Mode function that guarantee the fol­lowing temperature is set:

-18°C in the freezer

• Wait until the inside compartment temperature reach -18°C, before introducing the
goods in the freezer compartment.

• To select a different temperature see "Temperature regulation".

still flashes and on the indicator will appear the

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Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing Appliance ON/OFF button for more than 1 second.
During this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.

WARNING!

Do not place any object on the control panel as it may accidentally switch off the freez­er.
For a prolonged life of the appliance do not switch the freezer on and off within 10 mi­nutes.

Temperature regulation

The freezer is provided with the symbol which means that it is suitable for
freezing fresh food and for long term storage of frozen and deep-frozen food. The tem­perature may be regulated between -15°C and -24°C. We suggest setting the internal
temperature of approximately -18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and conservation
of the frozen foods.
The temperature may be regulated by pressing the Temperature regulation button.

Control panel

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By pressing the Temperature regulation button the current temperature setting flashes
on the indicator and by pressing the button again it is possible to change it.
You confirm the choice of the temperature by pressing the Confirmation button. The
temperature indicator shows the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any
fault in the appliance.
After a long period out of use it is not necessary to set again the temperature because it
remains stored.

Functions Menu

By activating the Function button the functions menu is operating. Each function could
be confirmed by pressing Confirmation button . If there is no confirmation after some
seconds the display will go out from the menu and return in normal condition. The fol­lowing functions are indicated:

Excessive temperature alarm
Child Lock function
Eco Mode function
Frostmatic function
Drinks Chill function

Excessive temperature alarm

An increase in the temperature in a compartment (for example due to an power failure)
is indicated by:

• flashing the alarm and freezer temperature indicators

• sounding of buzzer

To reset the alarm:

1. Press the Confirmation button.

2. The buzzer switches off.

3. The highest temperature reached in the compartment appears on indicator

some seconds. Then it shows again the set temperature.

4. The alarm indicator continue to flash until the normal conditions are restored.

Possible causes of alarm:

• Large volume of fresh food was inserted.

• The lid has been left open for a long time.

• Any other defect of the system. See the table in "Troubleshooting".

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Child Lock Function

The Child Lock function is activated by pressing the Function button (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pressing the Confirmation button within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition any possible op­eration through the keys does not cause any change as long as this function is activated.

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Control panel

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing the Function button un­til the corresponding icon will flash and then the Confirmation button.

Eco Mode Function

The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing the Function button (several times if nec­essary) until the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pressing the Confirmation button within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (-18°C), in the best con­ditions for storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by changing the selected tempera­ture in the compartment.

(or setting the temperature at -18°C).

Frostmatic Function

The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen and
deep-frozen food, and for freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number
plate.
To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the Frostmatic function. Press the Func­tion button (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pressing the Confirmation button within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and on the display will appear some animation with lines.
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods in the freezer.
The freezing process takes 24 hours. During this period do not put other foods in the
freezer.
This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing the Function button until
the corresponding icon will flash and then the Confirmation button.

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Drinks Chill Function

The Drinks Chill function is to be used as a safety warning when placing bottles in the
freezer compartment. It is activated by pressing the Function button (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pressing the Confirmation button within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition it operates a timer with a default value of 30 min. and it could change
from 1 to 90 min., by pressing the Temperature regulation button you select the minutes
needed.
At the end of the selected time there are the following indications:

• on the indicator

•

the icon

•the icon

• sounding of an acoustic alarm until the Confirmation button is pressed

At this point bear in mind to remove the drinks contained in the freezer compartment.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing the Function button until
the corresponding icon will flash and then the Confirmation button.

flashing

flashing

the symbol flashing

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First use

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FIRST USE

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accesso­ries with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours before placing
the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating

4)

plate .
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be fro­zen.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power
has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and
then re-frozen (after cooling).

Frozen Food Calendar

The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the
quality of the foods and treating before freezing.

Opening and closing the lid

As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after
closing (due to the vacuum formed inside).
Wait a few minutes before reopening the appliance. The vacuum valve will help you to
open the lid.

4) Refer to "Technical data".

WARNING!

Never pull the handle with immense force.

Low frost System

The appliance is equipped with Low frost System (you can see a valve inside the freezer
in the backside) what reduces ice-build-up in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent. That
means for you up to 5 years without defrosting.

Storage baskets

Hang the baskets on the upper edge of the
freezer (X) or place them inside the freezer (Y).
Turn and fix the handles for these two positions
as shown in the picture.
The baskets will slide into each other.

X

Daily use

Y

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The following pictures show how many baskets

946

230

1061 1201

can be placed inside the various freezer models.
You can purchase additional baskets from your
local Service Centre.

1336 1611

Security lock

The freezer is equipped with a special lock in order to avoid accidental locking. The lock is
designed in such manner that you can turn the key and thus close the lid only if you
previously push the key into the lock.
In order to close the freezer do these steps:

1. push the key into the lock gently.

2. turn the key clockwise towards the symbol

In order to open the freezer do these steps:

1. push the key into the lock gently.

2. turn the key counter-clockwise towards the symbol

Spare keys are available at the local Service Centre.

WARNING!

Keep the key well away from children.
Make sure to remove the key from the lock before you discard the old appliance.

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Helpful hints and tips

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Plastic Low divider

With the low divider you can have a better use of the space above the compressor. The
space formed this way will allow you to store small food packs that can be found more
easily.

The separator may also be used as a tray at the time of defrosting the freezer.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added
during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re­tailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;

• not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Care and cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

3. Regularly clean the appliance and the accessories with warm water and neutral soap.

Clean the lid seal carefully.

4. Fully dry the appliance.

5. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

6. Switch on the appliance.

CAUTION!

Do not use detergents, abrasive products, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax pol­ishes to clean the inner side of the appliance.
Prevent damage to the cooling system.

There is no need to clean the compressor area.

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Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.

Defrosting the freezer

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm.
The best time to defrost the freezer when it contains no or only a little food.
To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

place.

3. Leave the lid open , remove the plug from the defrost water drain and collect all de-

frost water on a tray. Use a scraper to remove ice quickly.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appli-

ance for two or three hours using this setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

What to do if…

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Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as you could damage the appliance. Do
not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen
food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

3. Remove all food.

4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories.

5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

WHAT TO DO IF…

CAUTION!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported

The compressor operates
continually.

The lid has been opened too

The lid is not closed properly. Check if the lid closes well and

Large quantities of food to be

Food placed in the appliance

The temperature of the room

properly.

The temperature is not set cor­rectly.

frequently.

frozen were put in at the same
time.

was too warm.

that contains the appliance is
too high for efficient operation.

Check if the appliance stands
stable (all the four feet should be
on the floor).

Set a warmer temperature.

Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary.

the gaskets are undamaged and
clean.

Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again.

Allow food to cool to room tem­perature before storing.

Try to reduce the temperature in
the room where the appliance
stands.

What to do if…

Problem Possible cause Solution

The High temperature
alarm light is on.

The cabinet has been recently

There is too much frost
and ice.

The lid is not shut properly or

The temperature is not set cor-

The water drainage plug is not

The lid doesn't close com­pletely.

The lid gaskets are dirty or

Food packages are blocking the

The lid is difficult to
open.

The valve is blocked. Check the valve.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
It is too warm in the

freezer.

The lid does not close tightly or

Before freezing the appliance

Large quantities of food to be

Food placed in the appliance

Products to be frozen are

It is too warm inside the freez­er.

switched on and the tempera­ture is still too high.

Products are not wrapped
properly.

do not close tightly.

rectly.

correctly positioned.
There is excessive frost. Eliminate excess frost.

sticky.

lid.

The lid gaskets are dirty or
sticky.

The temperature is not set cor­rectly.

it is not shut properly.

was not precooled sufficiently.

frozen were put in at the same
time.

was too warm.

placed too closely to each oth­er.

Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".

Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".

Wrap the products better.

Check if the lid closes well and
the gaskets are undamaged and
clean.

Set a warmer temperature.

Position the water drainage plug
in the correct way.

Clean the lid gaskets.

Arrange the packages in the
right way, see the sticker in the
appliance.

Clean the lid gaskets.

Set a lower temperature.

Check if the lid closes well and
the gasket is undamaged and
clean.

Pre-cool the appliance for
enough time.

Wait some hours and then check
the temperature again. Next
time insert smaller quantities of
food to be frozen at any one
time.

Allow food to cool to room tem­perature before storing.

Place the products in a way so
that cold air could circulate
among them.

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What to do if…

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The lid has been opened often. Try to not open the lid often.
The lid has been opened for a

It is too cold inside the
freezer.

The appliance does not
work at all. Neither cool­ing nor lighting works.

Power does not reach the ap-

The appliance is not switched

There is no voltage in the mains

long time.
The temperature is not set cor-

rectly.
Plug is not connected to the

mains socket properly.

pliance.

on.

socket (try to connect another
appliance into it).

Do not leave the lid open longer
than necessary.

Set a warmer temperature.

Connect the mains plug proper­ly.

Try connecting another electrical
device to the power outlet.

Switch on the appliance.

Call an electrician.

Customer Service

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the
nearest service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and
serial number of your appliance which can be found either on the guarantee certificate
or on the rating plate located on the external right side of the appliance.

Replacing the lamp

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the

mains socket.

2. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp

of the same power and specifically de­signed for household appliances. (the
maximum power is shown on the lamp
cover)

3. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.

4. Open the lid. Make sure that the lamp

comes on.

WARNING!

Do not remove the lamp cover at the time of replacement.
Do not operate the freezer if the lamp cover is damaged or missing.

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

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Dimensions Height × Width × Depth (mm): Further technical information are sit-

876 × 1611 × 665
Rising Time 58 hours

uated in the rating plate on the exter­nal right side of the appliance.

INSTALLATION

Positioning

WARNING!

If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the lid, you must en­sure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside.

The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation.

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for
optimum performance install this appliance at a location where the ambient tempera­ture corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class Ambient temperature

SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appli­ance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob­served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Ventilation requirements

1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm surface. The cabinet must be on all
four feet.

2. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.

3. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the sides is 5 cm.

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.