user manual
Freezer
IG123010N
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Contents
Safety information |
2 |
Care and cleaning |
6 |
Control panel |
4 |
What to do if… |
7 |
First use |
5 |
Technical data |
8 |
Daily use |
5 |
Installation |
8 |
Helpful Hints and Tips |
6 |
Environmental concerns |
9 |
Subject to change without notice
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 hav-
ing 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:
–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 cover1) 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.
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.2)
•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
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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.
•Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
•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.
•Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
•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.
•Connect to potable water supply only.3)
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.
1)If the lamp cover is foreseen
2)If the appliance is Frost Free
3)If a water connection is foreseen
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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 
are recyclable.
Control panel
Freezer Control panel
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1Pilot light
2ON/OFF switch
3Temperature regulator (warmest)
4Temperature indicator
5Temperature regulator (coldest)
6Action Freeze light
7Action Freeze switch
8Alarm light
9Alarm reset switch
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Press the ON/OFF switch .
The Pilot Light will light up.
Important! At start-up the displayed temperature don't correspond with the set temperature until stabilised (within 24 hours).
Switching off
Press ON/OFF switch until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is completed.
The temperature indicator switches off. The Pilot light switches off.
Temperature regulation
The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C and -24°C.
By pressing the Temperature regulators , the current temperature setting flashes on the Temperature indicator. It is possible to modify the setting temperature only with flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature,
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press warmest Temperature regulator . To set a colder temperature, press coldest Temperature regulator. The Temperature indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds and then shows again the inside compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must be reached after 24 hours.
Temperature indicator
During normal functioning the Temperature indicator shows the temperature inside the freezer.
Important! Difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is normal. Especially when:
•a new setting has recently been selected.
•the door has been left open for a long time.
•warm food has been placed in the compartment.
Action Freeze function
You can activate the Action Freeze function by pressing the Action Freeze switch.
The Action Freeze light will light up.
This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressingAction Freeze switch.
The Action Freeze light will switch off.
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