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frigorifico - congelador / fridge - freezer
frigorífico - congelador
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2222 106-23
ERD 3622 - ERD 3622 X
P
E
GB
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
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.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
General Safety
¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it
¥ Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
¥ Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service/Repair
¥ Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person
¥ This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.
¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.
Use
¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage
of edible foodstuffs only.
¥ Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18¡C and +43¡C (class
T); +18¡C and +38¡C (class ST); +16¡C and
+32¡C (class N); +10¡C and +32¡C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use
the food stored as soon as possible.
¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the
scraper provided. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
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Instala•‹o
¥ Durante o normal funcionamento o condensador
e o compressor, colocados na parte de tr‡s do
aparelho, aquecem sensivelmente. Por raz›es
de seguran•a a ventila•‹o deve ser como
indicado na respectiva Figura.
Aten•‹o: mantenha as aberturas para a
ventila•‹o livres de qualquer obstru•‹o.
¥ O aparelho aquece, sensivelmente, ao n’vel do
con-densador e do compressor. Certifique-se
que o ar circula, livremente, ˆ volta do aparelho.
Uma ventila-•‹o insuficiente ocasionaria um mau
funcionamen-to, danos para o aparelho e perda
dos alimentos no seu interior. Siga as instru•›es
para a correcta instala•‹o do aparelho.
¥ Assegure-se, quando instalar o aparelho, que este
n‹o repousa sobre o cabo de alimenta•‹o elŽctrica.
Importante: se o cabo de alimenta•‹o se danificar,
dever‡ ser substitu’do por um cabo especial ou por
um conjunto, dispon’veis junto do construtor ou do
servi•o de assist•ncia tŽcnica.
¥ Os componentes do aparelho que aquecem devido
ao seu funcionamento n‹o devem estar expostos.
Sempre que poss’vel as costas do aparelho devem
ficar encostadas a uma parede
¥ Desligue sempre a tomada de corrente antes de
proceder ˆ limpeza ou qualquer opera•‹o de
manuten•‹o do aparelho.
¥ Ao transportar o aparelho na horizontal, pode
acontecer que o —leo contido no compressor
escorra para o circuito refrigerante. ƒ portanto
aconselh‡vel esperar pelo menos duas horas antes
de ligar o aparelho ˆ corrente.
Protec‹o do ambiente
Este aparelho n‹o contem, no seu circuito
refrigerante e nas suas matŽrias isolantes,
gases nocivos ˆ camada de ozono.Mesmo assim
este aparelho deve, quando for
destruido,receber os cuidados convenientes, de
acordo com as disposi•›es em vigor para a
protec•‹o do melo ambiente. Os materiais
utilizados neste aparelho, marcados com o
simbolo s‹o reciclˆveis.
êNSTALA‚ÌO
Advert•nciase e conselhos importantes 26
Uso e funcionamiento 28
LImpeza das partes internas 28
Arranque 28
RŽgula•‹o da tempŽrature 28
Refriger•‹o dos alimentos 28
Prateleiras amov“veis 29
Prateleiras para garrafas 29
Coloca•‹o das pretelairas da porta 29
Circula•‹o do ar 30
Calend‡rio de congelamento 30
Congela•‹o dos alimentos frescos 31
Congela•‹o dos alimentos congelados 31
Descongela•‹o 31
Fabrica•‹o de cubos de gelo 31
Conselhos 32
Conselhos para a refrigera•‹o 32
Conselhos para a congela•‹o 32
Conselhos para a conserva•‹o dos
alimentos congelados 32
Manuten•‹o 33
Limpeza peri—dica 33
Paragem prolongada 33
L‰mpada de ilumin•‹o 33
Descongela•‹o 33
Assist•ncia tŽcnica e pe•as de substsui•‹o 35
Dados TŽcnicos 35
Instala•‹o 36
Coloca•‹o 36
Liga•‹o elŽtrica 36
Espa•adores posteriores 36
Invers•‹ do sentido de abertura da porta 37
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CONTENTS
Warnings 14
Use 16
Cleaning the interior 16
Operation 16
Temperature regulation 16
Fresh food refrigeration 16
Movable shelves 17
Bottle rack 17
Positioning the door shelves 17
Air circulation 18
Freezing calendar 18
Freezing fresh food 19
Storage of frozen food 19
Thawing 19
Ice-cube production 19
Hints 20
Hints for refrigeration 20
Hints for freezing 20
Hints for storage of frozen food 20
Maintenance 21
Periodic cleaning 21
Periods of no operation 21
Interior light 21
Defrosting 21
Customer service and spare parts 22
Technical information 23
Installation 23
Location 23
Electrical connection 24
Rear spacers 24
Changing the opening direction of the doors 25
Installation
¥ During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
¥ If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to
wait at least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
¥ There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.
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. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.
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ADVERTæNCIAS E CONSELHOS IMPORTANTES
ƒ muito importante que este manual de utiliza•‹o acompanhe o aparelho para garantir uma futura utiliza•‹o
correcta. Se o aparelho for vendido ou emprestado a uma outra pessoa, o manual de utiliza•‹o deve, como
acima se faz notar, acompanh‡-lo, de maneira que o utilizador possa ser informado do seu funcionamento,
das advert•ncias e conselhos. Se este aparelho, munido de fecho magnŽtico, veio substituir um outro que
tinha portas com fecho de mola, aconselhamos a inutilizar este fecho, antes do aparelho ser posto
definitivamente de lado. Esta precau•‹o procura evitar que crian•as, brincando, se possam fechar no
aparelho o que seria altamente perigoso.
Essas advert•ncias t•m por fim garantir a seguran•a dos utilizadores. Agradecemos, portanto, que leia o
manual atentamente, antes de instalar e utilizar o aparelho.
Seguran•a
¥ Este aparelho foi concebido para ser utilizado por
adultos. Deve, por isso, p™-lo ao abrigo das crian•as
n‹o consentindo que dele se sirvam como brinquedo.
¥ ƒ perigoso modificar ou tentar modificar as
caracter’sticas deste aparelho.
¥ Este aparelho Ž pesado. Tenha o maior cuidado
quando o deslocar
¥ N‹o consuma certos produtos, tais como
gelados, imediatamente ap—s terem sa’do do
aparelho; a temperatura muito baixa a que se
encontram pode provocar queimaduras.
¥ Este aparelho contŽm hidrocarbonetos no
circuito refrigerante; portanto, a manuten•‹o
e a recarga devem ser efectuadas
exclusivamente por pessoal autorizado pelo
produtor.
¥ Preste a m‡xima aten•‹o ao deslocar o
aparelho, para n‹o danificar as partes do
circuito refrigerante, evitando assim
poss’veis sa’das de fluido.
¥ O aparelho n‹o deve ser instalado perto de
elementos de aquecimento ou fog›es de g‡s.
¥ Evite a exposi•‹o prolongada do aparelho
aos raios do sol.
¥ A parte de tr‡s do aparelho deve receber uma
suficiente ventila•‹o e deve ser evitado
qualquer dano ao circuito refrigerante.
¥ Somente para os congeladores (excepto os
de encaixe): a melhor coloca•‹o Ž na cave.
Assist•ncia
¥ Se uma eventual modifica•‹o da instala•‹o
elŽctrica, na casa do utilizador, tiver de ser feita para
tornar poss’vel a instala•‹o do aparelho, deve, esta,
ser efectuada por pessoal qualificado.
¥ Este aparelho deve ser assistido por um Centro
de Assist•ncia autorizado, sendo apenas
aplicadas pe•as de origem.
¥ Em caso de avaria, n‹o tente voc• mesmo, reparar
o aparelho. As repara•›es executadas por pessoas
inexperientes, podem causar danos f’sicos e materiais (aumentando as avarias a serem reparadas).
Fa•a apelo ao seu Centro de Assist•ncia mais
pr—ximo e insista em pe•as genu’nas.
Utiliza•‹o
¥ Os frigor’ficos e/ou congeladores domŽsticos
destinam-se, unicamente, ˆ conserva•‹o e/ou
congela•‹o de alimentos.
¥ Os melhores rendimentos s‹o conseguidos com
temperaturas ambiente inclu’das entre +18¡C e
+43¡C (Classe T); +18¡C e +38¡C (Classe ST);
+16¡C e +32¡C (Classe N); +10¡C e +32¡C
(Classe SN); a classe a que pertence o aparelho
Ž indicada na placa de matr’cula (posta na cela
ao lado do compartimento dos legumes).
Aten•‹o: com temperaturas ambiente n‹o
inclu’das nas indicadas para a classe clim‡tica a
que pertence o produto, Ž preciso cumprir as
indica•›es seguintes: quando a temperatura
ambiente descer abaixo do valor m’nimo, pode
n‹o ser garantida a temperatura de conserva•‹o
no compartimento congelador; portanto,
aconselha-se a consumar rapidamente os
alimentos nele contidos.
¥ Um produto descongelado n‹o deve, em
nenhum caso, voltar a ser congelado.
¥ Siga as indica•›es do fabricante para a
conserva•‹o e/ou congela•‹o dos alimentos.
¥ O revestimento interior do aparelho em composto
de pequenos tubos por onde passa o refrigerante.
Se estes tubos forem danificados o aparelho ficar‡
irremediavelmente avariado, provocando a perda
dos alimentos no seu interior. NÌO UTILIZE
OBJECTOS PONTEAGUDOS para raspar o gelo
acumulado. Esse gelo pode ser raspado utilizando a
esp‡tula que Ž fornecida com o aparelho. Para
eliminar grandes quantidades de gelo acumulado, Ž
aconselh‡vel deix‡-lo derreter. Veja as instru•›es
para a descongela•‹o.
¥ N‹o coloque no compartimento/congelador a baixa
temperatura, garrafas ou latas com bebidas
gaseificadas dado que se cria uma press‹o elevada
no interior da garrafa e/ou lata havendo o perigo de
este explodir. Desta explos‹o resultariam danos
graves para o aparelho.
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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.
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat
knob, clockwise, beyond the ÇOÈ (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position ÇOÈ
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:
¥ room temperature;
¥ how often the door is opened;
¥ the quantity of food stored;
¥ location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Important
If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
¥ do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in
the refrigerator;
¥ do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a
strong flavour.
¥ Position food so that air can circulate freely round
it.
USE
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Door reversibility
Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
To change the opening direction of the door,
proceed as follows:
1. pull off the ventilation grille (D) which is clipped
into place;
2. remove the hole cover (G) and the bottom hinge
(E) by unscrewing its three fixing screws;
3. remove the lower door, sliding it out of the middle
hinge;
4. unscrew the middle hinge (H);
5. Remove the fridge door by releasing it from the
top hinge pin (G).
6. Remove the pin (G) then mount it on the opposite
side, after having removed the plugs which must
be refitted on the other side.
7. remove the two plugs of the door (where
available), discovering the holes for the hinge
pins, assemble them on the opposite side and
refit the upper door;
8. reassemble the middle hinge on the opposite
side;
9. using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the
hinge;
10. reassemble the lower door;
11. reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite
side, using the screws previously removed; insert
the hole cover (G) on the lower hinge. Slide the
hole cover (F) out of the ventilation grille (D) by
pushing it in the direction of the arrow and
reassemble it on the opposite side;
12. refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into
place.
13.Dismantle the handles and reassemble them on
the opposite side. Cover the holes left open with
the plugs contained in the documentation pack.
The doors can be aligned by adjusting the middle
hinge.
The middle hinge can be adjusted horizontally, with
the help of a tool, after having slackened the two
screws.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of
the doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e.
in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the
gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the
part involved with a normal hairdrier.
H
G
G
PR18
E
F
D
F
E
F
F
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Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.
D338
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
PR187
PR219
Bottle rack
Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the
front.
Important: Only store unopened bottles horizontally.
The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened
bottles.
To do this pull the bottle rack forward until it can be
tilted upwards, then slide the front support into the
next level up.
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Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
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
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted in the two top
corners.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
D594
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Freezing Calendar
10 -1210 -1210 -1210 -123-63-63-63-63-41-2
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 pre-treating before freezing.
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Air circulation
Inside the appliance, there is a fan (DAC) which is
turned on by means of the switch. The pilot light will
light up.
It is recommended that the fan be used when the
ambient temperature is above 25 ¡C with the knob
set to the position identified by the symbol (see the
diagram).
At ambient temperatures below 25 ¡C, the fan may
be used with the knob set to any position.
D671
6
5
4
3
2
1
O
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Energy Efficiency class B
278
72
1,10
402
5
24
1845
600
600
600
1175
Net Fridge Capacity lt.
Energy Consumption kWh/24h
Energy Consumption kWh/year
Freezing Capacity 24h
Rising time
Net Freezer Capacity lt.
Dimensions mm
High
Width
Depth
Width with opened doors at 90¡
Depth with opened doors at 90¡
The technical infomation are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance .
INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back
of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall
unit, the minimum distance between the top of the
cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm
(A). Ideally, however, the appliance should not be
positioned below overhanging wall units (B).
Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more
adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.
A
B
NP004
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
Attention
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.
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Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
the setting of the thermostat knob with respect to the
normal running position.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but
remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating
compartment temperature might drop below 0¡C.
If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer
setting.
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 for at least two hours on the
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
normal operating position.
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under Òrising timeÓ, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:
¥ the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
¥ there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging
in another appliance);
¥ the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
¥ If there are water drops on the bottom of the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain
opening is not obstructed (see ÒDefrostingÓ
section).
¥ 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 on the
guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:
1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly;
5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required
setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment.
Important:
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium
foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as
possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
¥ Place the food to be frozen on the freezer shelf
as this is the coldest part.
¥ 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;
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 door 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.
¥ it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;
¥ do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will
improve the performance of the appliance and save
electricity consumption.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Interior light
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
can be reached as follows:
¥ unscrew the light cover securing screw.
¥ unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
If the light does not come on when the door
is open, check that it is screwed into place
properly. If it still does not light up, change
the bulb. The rating is shown on the light
bulb cover.
Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost
water drains out through a trough into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this
operation it is not necessary to switch off the power
supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
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