AEG SCB618F3LS operation manual

USER
MANUAL

SCB618F3LS

EN User Manual

Fridge Freezer

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................2

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4

3. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................6

4. CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................9

5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 10

6. HINTS AND TIPS................................................................................................11

7. CARE AND CLEANING...................................................................................... 14

8. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................15

9. NOISES...............................................................................................................19

10. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................... 19

11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES........................................................ 19

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the

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instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load

and unload the appliance provided that they have
been properly instructed.

• This appliance may be used by persons with very

extensive and complex disabilities provided that they
have been properly instructed.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices

and other working environments;

– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and

other residential type environments.

• To avoid contamination of food respect the following

instructions:

– do not open the door for long periods;
– clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact

with food and accessible drainage systems;

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– store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the

refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of

obstruction.

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other

means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than

those recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the

food storage compartments of the appliance, unless

they are of the type recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the

appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use

neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,

abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it

off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to

prevent mould from developing within the appliance.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol

cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or

similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

WARNING!

Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.

• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.

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• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.

• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.

• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.

• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it
immediately.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric
shock.

WARNING!

When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.

WARNING!

Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is

access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.

2.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.

The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.

• Do not change the specification of this

appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.

ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant

circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the

plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer

compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid

in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or

items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the

condenser. They are hot.

• Do not remove or touch items from

the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has

been thawed.

• Follow the storage instructions on the

packaging of frozen food.

• Wrap the food in any food contact

material before putting it in the freezer
compartment.

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2.4 Internal lighting

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.

2.5 Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.

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

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.

2.6 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non­professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.

• The following spare parts will be
available for 7 years after the model
has been discontinued: thermostats,
temperature sensors, printed circuit
boards, light sources, door handles,
door hinges, trays and baskets.
Please note that some of these spare
parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all
models.

• Door gaskets will be available for 10
years after the model has been
discontinued.

2.7 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.

• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.

3. INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

WARNING!

Refer to installation
instruction document to
install your appliance.

WARNING!

Fix the appliance in
accordance with installation
instruction document to
avoid a risk of instability of
the appliance.

3.1 Dimensions

B

A

H1

W1

D1

W2

D2

W3

D3

90°

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Overall dimensions ¹

H1 mm 1772

W1 mm 548

D1 mm 549

¹ the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle and feet

Space required in use ²

H2 (A+B) mm 1816

W2 mm 548

D2 mm 551

A mm 1780

B mm 36

² the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of
the cooling air

Overall space required in use ³

H3 (A+B) mm 1816

W3 mm 548

D3 mm 1071

³ the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of
the cooling air, plus the space necessary
to allow door opening to the minimum
angle permitting removal of all internal
equipment

A B

C

D
E

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3.2 Location

To ensure appliance's best functionality,
you should not install the appliance in the
nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place
with direct sunlight. Make sure that air
can circulate freely around the back of
the cabinet.

This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated indoor position.

This appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C.

The correct operation of the
appliance can only be
guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.

If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.

It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance
from the mains power
supply. The plug must
therefore be easily
accessible after installation.

3.3 Electrical Connection

CAUTION!

Any electrical work required
to install this appliance
should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or
competent person.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:

WARNING!

This appliance must be
earthed.
The manufacturer declines
any liability should these
safety measures not be
observed.

• A - green and yellow: Earth

• C - brown: Live

• D - blue: Neutral

As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:

1. Connect the wire coloured green and

yellow to the terminal marked either
with the letter “E“ or by the earth

symbol
yellow.

2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the

terminal either marked with the letter
“N“ or coloured black.

3. Connect the wire coloured brown to

the terminal either marked with the
“L“ or coloured red.

4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of

wire is present and the cord clamp
(E) is secure over the outer sheath.
Make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated
on the appliance rating plate.

5. Switch on the appliance.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
fuse (B). In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used.

or coloured green and

WARNING!

A cut off plug inserted into a
13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that it is disposed of
safely.

5 cm

min.
200 cm

2

min.
200 cm

2

1 2

4 3

1 2

4 3

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3.4 Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.

4. CONTROL PANEL

1. Temperature indicator LED

2. Frostmatic indicator

3. Frostmatic button

4. Temperature regulator
ON/OFF button

4.1 Switching on

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

2. Touch the temperature regulator
button if all LED indicators are off.

4.2 Switching off

Keep touching the temperature regulator
button for 3 seconds.

All indicators light off.

CAUTION!

Refer to the installation
instructions for the
installation.

3.5 Door reversibility

Please refer to the separate document
with instructions on installation and door
reversal.

CAUTION!

At every stage of reversing
the door protect the floor
from scratching with a
durable material.

4.3 Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, touch the
temperature regulator until the LED
corresponding to the required
temperature lights up. Selection is
progressive, varying from 2°C to 8°C.
Recommended setting is 4°C.

1. Touch temperature regulator.

Current temperature indicator blinks. Any
time you touch the temperature
regulator, the setting moves by one
position. The corresponding LED blinks
for a while.

2. Touch the temperature regulator until
the required temperature is selected.

The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.

4.4 Frostmatic function

The Frostmatic function is used to
perform pre-freezing and fast freezing in
sequence in the freezer compartment.
This function accelerates the freezing of
fresh food and, at the same time,
protects food products already stored in
the freezer compartment from
undesirable warming.

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To freeze fresh food activate
the Frostmatic function at
least 24 hours before placing
the food to complete pre­freezing.

To activate Frostmatic function press the
Frostmatic button. The Frostmatic
indicator switches on.

This function stops
automatically after 52 hours.

It is possible to deactivate the function at
any time by pressing Frostmatic button

5. DAILY USE

5.1 Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.

1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it
comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

again. The Frostmatic indicator switches
off.

4.5 Door open alarm

If the fridge door is left open for
approximately 5 minutes, the sound is
on.

During the alarm the sound can be
muted by pressing any button. The
sound switches off automatically after
around one hour to avoid disturbing.

The alarm deactivates after closing the
door.

Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
to ensure correct air
circulation.

5.2 Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.

5.3 Vegetable drawers

There are special drawers in the bottom
part of the appliance suitable for storage
of fruits and vegetables.

5.4 Temperature indicator

For proper storage of food the
refrigerator is equipped with the
temperature indicator. The symbol on the
side wall of the appliance indicates the
coldest area in the refrigerator.

If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into
area indicated by symbol, if not (B), wait
at least 12 hours and check if it is OK
(A).

If it is still not OK (B), adjust the setting
control to a colder setting.

OK

OK

A

B

5.5 Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen 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.

Store the fresh food evenly distributed in
all compartments or drawers.

The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen without adding other fresh food
during 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate (a label located inside the
appliance).

When the freezing process is complete,
the appliance automatically returns to the
previous temperature setting (see
"Frostmatic Function").

In this condition, the
temperature inside the
refrigerator might change
slightly.

5.6 Storage of frozen food

When activating an appliance for the first
time or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment
let the appliance run at least 3 hours with
the Frostmatic function switched on.

The freezer drawers ensure that it is
quick and easy to find the food package

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you want. If large quantities of food are
to be stored, remove all drawers, except
for the bottom drawer which needs to be
in place to provide good air circulation.

Keep the food no closer than 15 mm
from the door.

CAUTION!

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
on rating plate under "rising
time", the defrosted food
must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately then
cooled and then re-frozen.

5.7 Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being consumed, can be thawed in the
refrigerator or inside a plastic bag under
cold water.

This operation depends on the time
available and on the type of food. Small
pieces may even be cooked still frozen.

5.8 Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice­cubes.

Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.

1. Fill these trays with water.

2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.

6. HINTS AND TIPS

6.1 Hints for energy saving

• Freezer: The internal configuration of
the appliance is the one that ensures
the most efficient use of energy.

• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is
ensured in the configuration with the

drawers in the bottom part of the
appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.

• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than necessary.

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• Freezer: The colder the temperature
setting, the higher the energy
consumption.

• Fridge: Do not set too high
temperature to save energy unless it
is required by the characteristics of
the food.

• If the ambient temperature is high and
the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice
formation on the evaporator. In this
case, set the temperature control
toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save
energy this way.

• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not
cover the ventilation grilles or holes.

6.2 Hints for freezing

• Activate Frostmatic function at least
24 hours before placing the food
inside the freezer compartment.

• Before freezing wrap and seal fresh
food in: aluminium foil, plastic film or
bags, airtight containers with lid.

• For more efficient freezing and
thawing divide food into small
portions.

• It is recommended to put labels and
dates on all your frozen food. This will
help to identify foods and to know
when they should be used before their
deterioration.

• The food should be fresh when being
frozen to preserve good quality.
Especially fruits and vegetables
should be frozen after the harvest to
preserve all of their nutrients.

• Do not freeze bottles or cans with
liquids, in particular drinks containing
carbon dioxide - they may explode
during freezing.

• Do not put hot food in the freezer
compartment. Cool it down at room
temperature before placing it inside
the compartment.

• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place
fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.
Place food at room temperature in the
part of the freezer compartment
where there is no frozen food.

• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.

• Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the
food has defrosted, cook it, cool it
down and then freeze it.

6.3 Hints for storage of

frozen food

• Freezer compartment is the one

marked with .

• The medium temperature setting
ensures good preservation of frozen
food products.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life.

• The whole freezer compartment is
suitable for storage of frozen food
products.

• Leave enough space around the food
to allow air to circulate freely.

• For adequate storage refer to food
packaging label to see the shelf life of
food.

• It is important to wrap the food in such
a way that prevents water, humidity or
condensation from getting inside.

6.4 Shopping tips

After grocery shopping:

• Ensure that the packaging is not
damaged - the food could be
deteriorated. If the package is swollen
or wet, it might have not been stored
in the optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already started.

• To limit the defrosting process buy
frozen goods at the end of your
grocery shopping and transport them
in a thermal and insulated cool bag.

• Place the frozen foods immediately in
the freezer after coming back from the
shop.

• If food has defrosted even partially, do
not re-freeze it. Consume it as soon
as possible.

• Respect the expiry date and the
storage information on the package.

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6.5 Shelf life for freezer compartment

Type of food Shelf life (months)

Bread 3

Fruits (except citrus) 6 - 12

Vegetables 8 - 10

Leftovers without meat 1 - 2

Dairy food:

Butter
Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)
Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)

Seafood:

Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel)
Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder)
Shrimps
Shucked clams and mussels
Cooked fish

Meat:

Poultry
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Sausage
Ham
Leftovers with meat

6 - 9
3 - 4
6

2 - 3
4 - 6
12
3 - 4
1 - 2

9 - 12
6 - 12
4 - 6
6 - 9
1 - 2
1 - 2
2 - 3

6.6 Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of fresh food is
a temperature less than or equal to
+4°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life of food.

• Cover the food with packaging to
preserve its freshness and aroma.

• Always use closed containers for
liquids and for food, to avoid flavours
or odours in the compartment.

• To avoid the cross-contamination
between cooked and raw food, cover
the cooked food and separate it from
the raw one.

• It is recommended to defrost the food
inside the fridge.

• Do not insert hot food inside the
appliance. Make sure it has cooled
down at room temperature before
inserting it.

• To prevent food waste the new stock
of food should always be placed
behind the old one.

6.7 Hints for food

refrigeration

• Fresh food compartment is the one

marked (on the rating plate) with .

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
(eliminate the soil) and place in a
special drawer (vegetable drawer).

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• It is advisable not to keep the exotic
fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas
etc. in the refrigerator.

• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes,
onions, and garlic should not be kept
in the refrigerator.

• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil
or a polythene bag to exclude as
much air as possible.

7. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand­new product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION!

Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.

• Bottles: close them with a cap and
place them on the door bottle shelf, or
(if available) on the bottle rack.

• Always refer to the expiry date of the
products to know how long to keep
them.

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.

For this purpose use the tube cleaner
provided with the appliance.

CAUTION!

The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.

7.2 Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

7.3 Defrosting of the

refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment during normal use. The

7.4 Defrosting of the freezer

CAUTION!

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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About 12 hours prior to
defrosting set a lower
temperature in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve in
case of any interruption in
operation.

A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food and put it in
a cool place.

CAUTION!

A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.

3. Leave the door open. Protect the
floor from the defrosting water e.g.
with a cloth or a flat vessel.

4. In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.

5. When defrosting is complete, dry the
interior thoroughly.

6. Switch on the appliance and close
the door.

7. Set the temperature regulator to
obtain the maximum coldness and
run the appliance for at least 3 hours
using this setting.

Only after this time put the food back into
the freezer compartment.

7.5 Period of non-operation

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

1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Defrost the appliance.

4. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.

5. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

8.1 What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not op‐
erate.

The mains plug is not con‐

There is no voltage in the

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not suppor‐

The appliance is switched
off.

nected to the mains socket
correctly.

mains socket.

ted properly.

Switch on the appliance.

Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.

Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains sock‐
et. Contact a qualified elec‐
trician.

Check if the appliance
stands stable.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

Acoustic or visual alarm is
on.

The cabinet has been re‐
cently switched on.

The temperature in the appli‐
ance is too high.

The door is left open. Close the door.

The compressor operates
continually.

Temperature is set incorrect‐
ly.

Many food products were

put in at the same time.

The room temperature is too

high.

Food products placed in the

appliance were too warm.

The door is not closed cor‐

rectly.

The Frostmatic function is
switched on.

The compressor does not
start immediately after

The compressor starts after

a period of time.
pressing the "Frostmatic", or
after changing the tempera‐
ture.

Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.

The appliance is not level‐

led.

Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open

the door immediately after

closing.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by

mode.

The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Author‐

There is too much frost and
ice.

The door is not closed cor‐

rectly.

The gasket is deformed or

dirty.

Refer to "Door Open Alarm"
or "High Temperature
Alarm".

Refer to "Door Open Alarm"
or "High Temperature
Alarm".

Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.

Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.

Refer to "Installation" chap‐
ter.

Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.

Refer to "Closing the door"
section.

Refer to "Frostmatic func‐
tion" section.

This is normal, no error has
occurred.

Refer to installation instruc‐
tions.

Wait a few seconds between
closing and re-opening of
the door.

Close and open the door.

ized Service Centre.

Refer to "Closing the door"
section.

Refer to "Closing the door"
section.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

Food products are not wrap‐

ped properly.

Temperature is set incorrect‐

ly.

Appliance is fully loaded and

is set to the lowest tempera‐
ture.

Temperature set in the appli‐

ance is too low and the am‐
bient temperature is too

Wrap the food products bet‐
ter.

Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.

Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.

Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.

high.

Water flows on the rear plate
of the refrigerator.

During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost melts

This is correct.

on the rear plate.

There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear

Door was opened too fre‐
quently.

Open the door only when
necessary.

wall of the refrigerator.

Door was not closed com‐

pletely.

Stored food was not wrap‐

ped.

Make sure the door is closed
completely.

Wrap food in suitable pack‐
aging before storing it in the
appliance.

Water flows inside the refrig‐
erator.

Food products prevent the
water from flowing into the
water collector.

Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is

not connected to the evapo‐

Attach the melting water out‐

let to the evaporative tray.
rative tray above the com‐
pressor.

Temperature cannot be set. The "Frostmatic function" is

switched on.

Switch off "Frostmatic func‐

tion" manually, or wait until

the function deactivates au‐

tomatically to set the temper‐

ature. Refer to "Frostmatic

function" section.

The temperature in the appli‐
ance is too low/too high.

The door is not closed cor‐

The temperature is not set
correctly.

rectly.

Set a higher/lower tempera‐

ture.

Refer to "Closing the door"

section.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The food products' tempera‐

ture is too high.

Many food products are stor‐

ed at the same time.

The thickness of the frost is
greater than 4-5 mm.

The door has been opened

often.

The Frostmatic function is
switched on.

There is no cold air circula‐
tion in the appliance.

Some specific surfaces in‐
side the fridge compartment
are warmer at some times.

Temperature setting LEDs
flash at the same time.

This is a normal state.

An error has occurred in
measuring the temperature.

Let the food products tem‐
perature decrease to room
temperature before storage.

Store less food products at
the same time.

Defrost the appliance.

Open the door only if neces‐
sary.

Refer to "Frostmatic func‐
tion" section.

Make sure that there is cold
air circulation in the appli‐
ance. Refer to "Hints and
Tips" chapter.

Contact the nearest Author‐
ised Service Centre. The
cooling system will continue
to keep food products cold,
but temperature adjustment
will not be possible.

If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorized Service
Centre.

8.2 Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.

Only service is allowed to replace the
lighting device. Contact your Authorised
Service Centre.

8.3 Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to installation instructions.

3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.

9. NOISES

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CLICK!

HISSS!

BRRR!

BLUBB!

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10. TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in
the rating plate on the internal side of the
appliance and on the energy label.

The QR code on the energy label
supplied with the appliance
provides a web link to the information
related to the performance of the
appliance in the EU EPREL database.
Keep the energy label for reference
together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this
appliance.

It is also possible to find the same
information in EPREL using the link

https://eprel.ec.europa.eu

name and product number that you find
on the rating plate of the appliance.

See the link
detailed information about the energy
label.

www.theenergylabel.eu

11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES

Installation and preparation of the
appliance for any EcoDesign verification
shall be compliant with EN 62552.
Ventilation requirements, recess
dimensions and minimum rear

clearances shall be as stated in this User
Manual at Chapter 3. Please contact the
manufacturer for any other further
information, including loading plans.

and the model

for

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12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.

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