Safety instructions
Your new fridge/freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigerating system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and proj ecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
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Scrapping old cabinets
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. B y ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negativ
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local ci
y office, yourhousehold waste disposal service o
he shop where you purchasedthe product.
Contents
Safety instructions 46.................
Scrapping ol d cabinets 46.......................
Contents 46..........................
Description of the Appliance 47........
Control Panel 47..............................
Before use 48.........................
Using the fridge 48....................
To start the fridge and set the correct temperature 48.
Temperature inside the fridge 48.................
Measuring the temperature 49...................
Switching off 49..............................
Alarms and other features 49....................
Cabinet interior 49............................
Using the freezer 50...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 50
Temperature inside the freezer 50................
Switching off 50..............................
Alarms and other features 51....................
Freezing 51..................................
Suitable storage periods 52......................
Cabinet interior 52............................
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Thawing 52..................................
Hints and Tips 53.....................
Saving energy 53.............................
Food Storage 53..............................
Protect the environment 53......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 54..........
Removing the ventilation grille 54................
Cleaning 54..................................
Defrosting the fridge 54........................
Defrosting the freezer 55.......................
To change the light bulb 55.....................
When the appliance is not in use 55...............
Something Not Working 56............
Technical specification 57.............
Installation 58........................
Mains Cable 58...............................
Unpacking 58................................
Remove the transport supports 58................
Cleaning 58..................................
Installing the cabinet 58........................
Door Reversal 60.............................
Electrical connection 60........................
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Description of the Appliance
Model SB303S
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1. Glass shelf
2. Bottle shelf
3. Vegetable drawer
4. Butter compartment
5. Door shelf
6. Egg tray
7. Bottle shelf
8. Freezing tray
9. Freezer drawer
10. Accumulator
11. Ventilation grille
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A. Refrigerator power switch
Switches the refrigerator on and off.
B. Temperature display
Shows the average temperature inside the
refrigerator.
C. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the refrigerator.
D. ACTION COOL button
Used to switch the Action Cool feature on and off.
E. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Action Cool is operating.
F. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
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G. Temperature display
Shows the highest temperature inside the freezer.
H. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the freezer.
I. FAST FREEZE button
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.
J. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.
K. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
L. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.
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Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.
Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressor may sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
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Using the fridge
To start the fridge and set the
correct temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the fridge by pressing the power switch.
Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired temperature
flashes in the temperature display (The temperature
can be set between +1°C and +9°C.)
"+" raises the temperature.
"-" lowers the temperature.
Once set, the temperature display shows "-" until the
temperature inside the fridge reaches +9°C or below.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the temperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the
cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use.
The thermostat recalls the previously set
temperature.
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Temperature inside the fridge
A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx.
+5°C. If the thermostat control is set to a too cold
temperature, food with a high water content may
start to freeze if it has been placed in the coldest
places in the fridge. The picture shows the coldest
and warmest places inside the fridge.
(+ warm, - cold)
Meat, fish and milk should be put in the coldest part
of the cabinet.
The temperature will be affected by:
· How often the door is opened
· How much food is stored
· Position of the appliance (See chapter
Installation)
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Measuring the temperature
If the temperature is measured using a standard,
single thermometer, this should be put in a glass of
water centrally placed inside the cabinet. This will
reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do
not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly
on the shelf.
Hints:
· Distribute foodstuffs to allow cold air to
circulate freely between the products.
· Do not place food products directly against the
cooling plate on the rear wall since they may
freeze in this case.
· Also never put warm products into the cabinet.
Wait until they have cooled down.
· Cover all foods properly to avoid odours and
flavours from tainting other food.
Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second.
Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug is
disconnected.
Alarms and other features
Door open alarm
If the fridge door remains open for more than 5
minutes, the red warning lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the "alarm shut-off button". The red warning
lamp goes out when the door is closed.
Action cool
Use Action Cool to refrigerate a large quantity of
products. When Action Cool is switched on, the
temperature is automatically set to +2°C.
"A" is t hen displayed in the t emperature display and
the yellow indicator lamp lights. After about 6
hours, Action Cool is switched off and the
temperature gradually returns to the previously set
temperature. It is possible to switch off Action C ool
manually by pressing the Action Cool button once
more.
Cabinet interior
The shelves and door compartments are removable
and can easily be re-arranged.
Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to
enable them to be removed.
The lower door compartment and the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer must not be moved.
They are required for proper air circulation inside t he
cabinet.
Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the
raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet, and
thus prevent food products from touching the
cooling plate.
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The vegetable drawer has two moveable partitions
with five different choices in order to separate
different vegetables.
The vegetable drawer has a removable ventilation
edging to increase the circulation of air and reduce
the risk of condensation.
Using the freezer
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To start the freezer and set the
correct temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the freezer by pressing the power switch.
The alarm sounds if the temperature inside
freezer reaches room temperature. Turn off the
by pressing the switch-off
Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired temperature blinks
on the temperature display. (The temperature can be
set between -15°C and -24°C.)
"+" increases the temperature.
"-" decreases the temperature.
Once set, the temperature display shows the current
temperature inside the freezer.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the t emperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise i nside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the
cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use.
The thermostat recalls the previously set
temperature.
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Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C or
below. Please note, however, that the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
The built-in temperature display shows the warmest temperature inside the freezer. If the temperature is
measured using a thermometer, put it between the products since this will reflect the real temperature in the
frozen products. It i s normal that the built-in temperature display shows a temperature slightly above that
measured in other ways.
Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second.
Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug is
disconnected.
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