user manual
Fridge-Freezer
ENB31400W
ENB31400X
ENB36400W
ENB36400X
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Contents
Safety information |
2 |
Care and cleaning |
11 |
Control panel |
4 |
What to do if… |
12 |
First use |
7 |
Technical data |
15 |
Daily use |
7 |
Installation |
15 |
Helpful hints and tips |
10 |
Environmental concerns |
18 |
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 pressure on the container, which may
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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.
•Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
•Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may damage the plastic interior, and humidity could enter the electric system making it live.
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)
1)If the lamp cover is foreseen
2)If the appliance is Frost Free
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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
are recyclable.
Control panel
A - Appliance button ON/OFF |
D - Function button |
B - Temperature regulation button |
E - Confirmation button |
C - Temperature and function indicator |
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Display |
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If on the indicated compartment is on |
Child Lock is activated |
If on the indicated temperature is that |
Function timer is activated |
of the relative compartment |
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If it flashes the operations corresponds |
Shopping mode is activated |
to the relative compartment |
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Temperature alarm and door open |
Drinks Chill is activated |
alarm (some models) |
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Ambient temperature displayed |
Action Freeze is activated |
Positive or negative temperature sign |
Eco mode is activated |
Temperature |
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3) If a water connection is foreseen
Switching on
Insert the plug into the power outlet. If the display is not illuminated, press button (A), to start the appliance.
As soon as the appliance is turned on, the temperature flashes and you will hear a buzzer.
Press button (E) and the buzzer will switch off.
For optimal food storage select the Eco Mode and the temperature is set to: +5°C in the fridge
-18°C in the freezer
•Wait until the temperature reach -18°C, before loading food into the freezer compartment.
•To select a different temperature see "Temperature regulation".
Important! If the door remains open for some minutes, the light will turn off automatically. The light is reset by closing and opening the door itself.
Switching off
The appliance is shut off by pressing button
(A) until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is completed.
Switch off the fridge compartment
To switch off the fridge compartment press the button (D) until this compartment is selected and then press the button (A), until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is completed.
Important! It is not possible to run only the fridge.
If the freezer is turned off, the fridge will also turn off.
Functions Menu
By activating the key (D) the functions menu is operating. Each function could be confirmed by pressing button (E). 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:
Select/Switch off/Switch on fridge compartment
Select/Switch off/Switch on freezer compartment
Ambient Temperature
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Child Lock function
Shopping function
Eco Mode function
Action Freeze function
Drinks Chill function
Temperature regulation
The temperature may be changed by pressing the button (D) to select the compartment and than the button (B) to set the desired temperature.
The current temperature setting flashes and by pressing button (B) again the set temperature is possible to change in steps of one degree.
After some seconds the storage temperature is shown again.
The selected-temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Important! At start up the displayed temperature don’t correspond with the set temperature until stabilized (within 24 hours).
Holiday Function "H"
The holiday function sets the temperature at approx +15°C.
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday period ( e. g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell.
The Holiday function may be changed by pressing the button (D) to select the fridge compartment and than the button (B).
By pressing button (B) the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator. Press (B) again. When on the display appears the letter H confirm the choice of the temperature by pressing the button (E), (you will hear the buzzer) or by waiting for some seconds (you will not hear the buzzer).
Now the refrigerator is in the Holiday function in the energysaving mode and the indicator shows the letter H. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by changing the selected temperature in the fridge compartment.
Important! The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.
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Ambient Temperature Function
The ambient temperature function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears
. In this condition the displayed temperature is the ambient temperature.
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E)
Child Lock Function
The Child Lock function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears 
. You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) 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.
It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Shopping Function
If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.
The Shopping function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until
the corresponding icon appears 
. You must confirm the choise by pressing key (E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Eco Mode Function
The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing key (D) (several times if necessary) until
the corresponding icon appears 
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (+ 5°C and - 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 one of the compartment.
Action Freeze Function
To freeze fresh foods, press button (D) repeatedly to access the Action Freeze func-
tion. 
Confirm the selection by pressing button (E), and you will hear the buzzer and the display will show rotating lines.
To achieve maximum freezing capacity, allow a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, before placing the fresh food in all the compartment except the bottom drawer.
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 button (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then button (E).
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 key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears 
. You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) 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 key (B) you select the minutes needed.
At the end of the selected time there are the following indications:
•on the indicator 
the symbol 
flashing
•the icon 
flashing
•the icon 
flashing
•sounding of an acoustic alarm until key (E) 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 key (D) until the corresponding icon will flash and then key (E).
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