CONTENTS
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 30
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 32
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 32
Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 32
Cleaning the appliance’s interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 32
Door reversal directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 33
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Starting-up and Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Quick freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34
Freezing of fresh foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35
Storage of commercially frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35
Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35
Ice cube trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 37
Periodical cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 37
Idle periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 37
Something not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 37
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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.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully befor e installing or using
the appliance.
General Safety
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by adul-
ts. Children should not be allowed to tamper with
the controls or play with the product.
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed strai-
ght from the appliance.
ª Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
ª The appliance must not be located close to ra-
diators or gas cookers.
ª Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
ª There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
ª This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Use
ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are desi-
gned to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
nels 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. See
defrost instructions.
ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the free-
zer as it creates pressure on the container, which
may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the
appliance.
ª For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
ª 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.
Service / Repair
ª Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
ª This appliance should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to re-
pair 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.
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ª Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial me-
ans to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
ª Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.