AEG-Electrolux S71368KG User Manual

S71368KG

User manual Fridge Freezer
Istruzioni per l’uso Frigo-Congelatore
Manual de instruções Combinado

Contents

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we
recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION 2

Children and vulnerable people safety 3
General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5

OPERATION 5

Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature regulation 5

FIRST USE 6

Cleaning the interior 6

DAILY USE 6

Freezing fresh food 6
Storage of frozen food 6
Thawing 6
Movable shelves 7
Bottle rack 7
Vegetable Drawer 7
Positioning the door shelves 8
Air cooling 8
Removal of freezing baskets from the
freezer 9

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 9

Normal Operating Sounds 9
Hints for energy saving 9
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 9
Hints for refrigeration 9
Hints for freezing 10
Hints for storage of frozen food 10

CARE AND CLEANING 10

Periodic cleaning 11
Defrosting of the refrigerator 11
Defrosting the freezer 11

WHAT TO DO IF… 12

Replacing the lamp 14
Closing the door 14

TECHNICAL DATA 14
INSTALLATION 15

Positioning 15
Location 15
Electrical connection 15
Rear spacers 16
Levelling 16
Removing the shelf holders 16
Door reversibility 16

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

Safety information

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 having
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.

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• 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.

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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 cover

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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.

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Bulb lamps

2)

used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household

appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

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.

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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.

• 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 cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the ap­pliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

3)

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.

Installation

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.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If the appliance is Frost Free.

Operation

• 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.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

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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

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are recyclable.

OPERATION

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum cold­ness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum cold­ness.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature in­side the appliance depends on:

•room temperature

4) If a water connection is foreseen.

First use

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• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the
rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

FIRST USE

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accesso­ries with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If
this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top compartment.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

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 in the technical characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and
then re-frozen (after cooling).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com­partment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cook­ing will take longer.

Movable shelves

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

Bottle rack

Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.

If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only
closed bottles.

This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this
result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards
and be placed on the next higher level.

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Vegetable Drawer

The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vege­tables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can
be placed in different positions to allow for the
subdivision best suited to personal needs.
There is a grille (if foreseen) on the bottom of
the drawer to separate the fruit and vegetables
from any humidity that may form on the bot­tom surface.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes

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Daily use

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Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of vari­ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as fol­lows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of
the arrows until it comes free, then reposi­tion as required.

Air cooling

The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food cool quickly and a more uniform tempera­ture in the compartment.
You can switch on the fan by pressing the switch (1). The green light (2) comes on.

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This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a more uniform temperature in the
compartment.

Switch on the fan when the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C.

Helpful hints and tips

Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer

The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent
their accidental removal or falling out. At the
time of its removal from the freezer, pull the
basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the
end point, remove the basket by tilting its front
upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the
front of the basket to insert it into the freezer.
Once you are over the end points, push the bas­kets back in their position.

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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear
a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not danger­ous physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the
temperature regulator. This is correct.

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Hints for energy saving

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

• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tem­perature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously,
causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator
toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity
consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegeta­ble drawer.

Care and cleaning

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For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw­er(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added
during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of
food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to
keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re­tailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;

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

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Care and cleaning

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax pol­ishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The 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.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.

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Defrosting the freezer

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.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

What to do if…

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• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance

• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool
place

• remove the freezer drawers

• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers.

Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls
with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.

• Loosen the drainage channel from its resting
position, push it in according to the illustra­tion and place it in the bottom freezer drawer
where water can collect

• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to
thaw. Use a wood or a plastic scraper

• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe
the cabinet dry, then put the drainage chan­nel back in place.

• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen foodstuff.

It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the ther­mostatic control for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing tem­perature as soon as possible.

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. A temperature rise of the fro­zen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

WHAT TO DO IF…

CAUTION!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy.

The compressor operates
continually.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too

The appliance is not supported
properly.

The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.

frequently.

Check if the appliance stands
stable (all the four feet should be
on the floor).

Set a warmer temperature.

Do not keep the door open lon­ger than necessary.

What to do if…

Problem Possible cause Solution

The product temperature is too

The room temperature is too

Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.

Water flows into the re­frigerator.

Products prevent that water

Water flows on the
ground.

There is too much frost
and ice.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The Temperature regulator may

The temperature in the
appliance is too low.

The temperature in the
appliance is too high.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The product temperature is too

Many products are stored at

The temperature in the
refrigeration is too high.

The temperature in the
freezer is too high.

The appliance does not
operate.

The mains plug is not connec-

high.

high.
During the automatic defrost-

ing process, frost defrosts on
the rear plate.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

flows into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does

not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.

Products are not wrapped
properly.

be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may

be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may

be set incorrectly.

high.

the same time.
There is no cold air circulation

in the appliance.
Products are too near to each

other.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

ted to the mains socket cor­rectly.

Let the product temperature de­crease to room temperature be­fore storage.

Decrease the room temperature.

This is correct.

Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.

Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.

Wrap the products better.

Set a higher temperature.

Set a higher temperature.

Set a lower temperature.

Let the product temperature de­crease to room temperature be­fore storage.

Store less products at the same
time.

Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.

Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.

Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.

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Technical data

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance has no power.

The lamp does not work.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

There is no voltage in the mains
socket.

The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the
After Sales Centre.

Replacing the lamp

CAUTION!

Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.

1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.

2. Pull outwards the hook of the lamp

cover.

3. Remove the lamp cover.

4. Replace the lamp with one of the same

power (the maximum power is shown
on the light bulb cover).

5. Install the lamp cover.

6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

7. Connect the plug to the mains socket.

8. Open the door. Make sure that the light

comes on.

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Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".

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

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension
Height 1850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 648 mm
Rising Time 20 h

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

Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the ap­pliance before installing the appliance.

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class Ambient temperature

SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best
performance, if the appliance is positioned be­low an overhanging wall unit, the minimum dis­tance between the top of the cabinet and the
wall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally,
however, the appliance should not be positioned
below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling
is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the
base of the cabinet.

WARNING!

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

mm

min

100

A

mm

20

B

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Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appli­ance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob­served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Installation

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Rear spacers

In the bag with the documentation, there
are two spacers which must be fitted as
shown in the figure.

Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under
the screw head, then tighten again the screws.

Levelling

When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. This can be achieved by two adjust­able feet at the bottom in front.

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Removing the shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers
that make it possible to secure the shelves dur­ing transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:

1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of
the arrow (A).

2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it for­ward until it is freed (B).

3. Remove the retainers (C).

Door reversibility

WARNING!

Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket.

A

B

C

Installation

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To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person
that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.

1. Open the doors. Unscrew the middle

hinge (m2). Remove the plastic spacer

m1

(m1).

m2

2. Remove the spacer (m6) and move to

the other side of the hinge pivot (m5).

3. Remove the doors.

4. Remove the left-hand cover pin of the

middle hinge (m3,m4) and move to the

m5

m6

other side.

5. Fit the pin of the middle hinge (m5) in-

to the left-hand hole of the lower
door.

m3

m4

6. Remove using a tool the cover (b1).

Unscrew the lower hinge pivot (b2) and
the spacer (b3) and place them on the

b1

opposite side.

7. Re-insert the cover (b1) on the oppo-

site side.

8. Remove the plugs (1) on the upper side

of both doors and move them to the
other side.

b2

b3

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