Safety instructions
Your new 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 place food products directly against the
air hole on t he rear wall.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles i n the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting
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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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. By 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 36.................
Scrapping old cabinets 36.......................
Contents 36..........................
Description of the Appliance 37........
Control Panel 37..............................
Before use 37.........................
Using the freezer 38...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 38
Temperature inside the freezer 38................
Switching off 38..............................
Alarms and other features 38....................
Freezing 39..................................
Suitable storage periods 40......................
Cabinet interior 40............................
Thawing 40..................................
Hints and Tips 41.....................
Saving energy 41.............................
Food Storage 41..............................
Protect t he environment 41......................
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Maintenance and Cleaning 41..........
Removing the ventilation grille 41................
Cleaning 41..................................
To change the light bulb 42.....................
When the appliance is not in use 42...............
Something Not Working 42............
Guarantee Conditions 44.......................
Customer Care Department 44...................
Service and Spare Parts 44......................
Technical specificatio n 44.............
Installation 44........................
Electrical cord 44.............................
Unpacking 44................................
Remove t he transport supports 45................
Installation of distance 45.......................
Cleaning 45..................................
Installing the cabinet 45........................
Door Reversal 46.............................
Electrical connection 46........................
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Description of the Appliance
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Control Panel
1. Freezershelf with flap
2. Freezer drawer
3. Ventilationgrille
4. Accumulator
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A. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
B. Temperature display
Shows the highest temperature inside the freezer.
C. Temperature adjustment buttons/thermostat
Used to set the temperature.
D. FAST FREEZE button
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.
Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
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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E. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.
F. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
G. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.
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Using the freezer
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 t emperature 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 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 electronics 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 is 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.
Alarms and other features
Door open alarm
If the door remains open for more than about 1,5
minute, the red indicator lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button. As long as the door
remains open, the audible alarm will sound anew at
1-minute intervals. The red indicator lamp goes out
when the door is closed.
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Temperature alarm
If the temperature rises above -12°C, the red warning
lamp flashes and an audible alarm sounds. The
temperature display will then start to flash.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button to switch off the
audible alarm. The temperature display will stop
flashing.
The red warning lamp goes out when the
temperature inside the freezer again falls below
-11°C.
Find out what caused the alarm. See the chapter
"Something not working".
Temperature memory
The temperature memory shows when an alarm has
been triggered in the cabinet.
The temperature memory operates as follows:
When the temperature inside the freezer again falls
below -11°C the audible alarm stops. The
temperature display and t he red warning lamp will
flash to indicate than an alarm was triggered. When
the alarm shut-off button is pressed, the display then
displays the warmest temperature inside the cabinet
during the alarm phase and the display stops
flashing. By referring to the temperature display
indication, it is possible to decide whether or not to
discard the products inside the freezer.
Atabout-12°C:
Most food products can be immediately
re-frozen. Ice cream is especially sensitive to
temperature changes and should be consumed
as soon as possible.
At -9° - -2°C:
Food products should be prepared (cooked)
prior to eating or re-freezing them.
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However, always check the quality of the food
yourself to determine if it can be frozen or if it must
be discarded.
Freezing
Press the fast freeze button approx. 24 hours prior to
placing the food in the freezer.
You need not press the fast-freeze button when
freezing smaller quantities of food during any
24-hour period.
Fast freeze is automatically switched off apporox 50
hours after the button has been pressed.
Fast freeze can be discontinued by pressing the fast
freeze button once again.
The yellow fast freeze lamp remains lit as long as
the fast freeze button is engaged.
"A" (ACTION FREEZE) is displayed in
temperature display
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