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Kühl-Gefrierkombinationen
SANTO 2992 KG
Fridge-freezer
SANTO 2992 KG
Réfrigérateur -congélateur
SANTO 2992 KG
Gebrauchsanweisungen
Instruction booklet
Mode d’emploi
AUS
ERFAHRUNG
GUT
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Dear Customer,
Before using this new appliance for the first time, it is important that you read this instruction
booklet carefully . It provides the necessary instructions for safe operation, correct installation
and cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
At the end of the booklet, in the section “Technical terms”, you will find an explanation of
all the technical terms used in the text.
Keep the book handy for future reference. If you transfer the appliance to another owner,
make sure that you pass on the booklet together with the appliance.
Note: This instruction booklet covers a number of models which are technically similar
but which have different equipment and fittings. Take into account only the information
which refers specifically to the model purchased.
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on appliance packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal of appliances which are no longer used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove all protection fitted for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The appliance must be ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the opening direction of the doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aligning the doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appliance interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold pack accumulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drinks dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food symbols/date cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct positioning of foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing fresh food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for reducing energy consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the interior light bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noises during normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulations, standards, directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety
The safety of our refrigerators complies with all the normal technical rules and with the
“Law relating to the safety of appliances”. We would also like to draw the user’s attention
to the following safety recommendations:
Appropriate use of the appliance
❒ This appliance is designed for domestic use. It is suitable for refrigerating, freezing
and storing foodstuffs and for making ice cubes. The manufacturer declines responsibility for any damage resulting from of inappropriate or incorrect use of the appliance.
❒ For safety reasons, the characteristics of this appliance must not be modified.
❒ If the appliance is not used for private domestic purposes, or if it is used for purposes
other than the refrigeration, freezing and storage of foodstuffs, make sure that all current local regulations are complied with.
Before starting up the appliance for the first time
❒ Check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. In no circum-
stances should a damaged appliance be used! In the event of damage, contact the
retailer from whom the appliance was purchased.
❒ During transport and installation, take care not to damage the cooling circuit compo-
nents.
Child safety
❒ Some packing materials (e.g. plastic sheeting, polystyrene) can be dangerous for chil-
dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep children away from packing materials.
❒ Render your old appliance inoperative before disposing of it. Pull out the plug, cut off
the electric cable and remove or destroy any catch or locking device. This will prevent
children from getting trapped inside whilst playing (danger of suffocation) and avoid
any other serious threat to their life.
❒ Very often, children do not realise that domestic appliances can be dangerous. Keep
children under control and do not allow them to play with these appliances.
Daily use
❒ It is possible for the hermetic seal on inflammable gas or liquid containers to break
under the effect of cold, leading to a risk of explosion! Never store inflammable gas or
liquid containers, such as spray cans, lighter fuel refills, etc., inside the appliance.
❒ Never place bottles or cans in the freezer compartment. They could split when the
contents freeze - with fizzy drinks, they could even explode! Never place fizzy drinks,
fruit juice, beer, wine, sparkling wine, etc. in the freezer: The only exception is drinks
with a high alcohol content, which may be stored in the freezer.
❒ Never consume ice lollies or ice cubes straight from the appliance because, if they
are very cold, they can stick to the lips or tongue and cause frost burns.
❒ Never touch frozen food with wet hands. The skin could stick to it.
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❒ Never operate electrical devices (e.g. ice cream makers, electric mixers) inside the appli-
ance.
❒ Always unplug or switch off the appliance or unscrew the safety fuse in the domestic pow-
er supply before performing any cleaning operations.
❒ When unplugging the appliance, always take hold of the plug, never pull just the ca-
ble.
❒ If the appliance is malfunctioning, first consult the “Troubleshooting” section of this in-
struction booklet. If you are unable to solve the problem by following the advice given,
do not attempt any further repairs on your own.
❒ Repairs to the appliance must be carried out exclusively by specialised personnel.
Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can cause serious injury to the user. If necessary, contact the retailer or our Technical Service Centre.
Disposal
Information on appliance packaging
All packing materials used are environmentally friendly! They can be disposed of quite
safely with normal household refuse, or burnt in refuse incinerators.
Materials: All plastic materials are recyclable and marked as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. outer wrapping and internal bags.
>PS< for expanded polystyrene, e.g. packing spacers; totally free of CFC.
Recycled paper is used for making all cardboard packing and it is recommended that this
material be disposed of in the appropriate selective collection containers.
Disposal of appliances which are no longer used
To protect the environment, appliances must be disposed of in a proper manner.
This applies to your both your old appliance, and to this new one when it reaches the end
of its life.
Warning! Render the old appliance inoperative before disposing of it. Pull out the
plug, cut off the electric cable and remove or destroy any catch or locking device.
This will prevent children from getting trapped inside whilst playing (danger of suffocation) and avoid any other serious threat to their life.
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Disposal
Warnings for disposal:
– It is prohibited to dispose of the appliance with normal or bulky household refuse.
– Make sure that the cooling circuit, in particular the heat exchanger on the back, is not
damaged.
– Ask your local authority or refuse disposal office for collection dates or the address of
suitable disposal sites.
Remove all protection fitted for transport
The appliance and some of its internal equipment are protected to avoid any possible
damage during transport. Before switching the appliance on, remove all adhesive tape,
protective sheets and any other packing and protective materials.
Tip: Remove any residual glue with solvent or benzene stain remover.
Installation
Positioning
Position the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room.
Ambient temperature has an effect on energy consumption. You are therefore advised:
– not to position the appliance in direct sunlight;
– not to place it next to radiators, electric or gas cookers or any other source of heat;
– to position the appliance so that the ambient temperature corresponds to the class
for which it is designed.
The class is shown on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the left-hand side.
The table below shows the classes relating to various ambient temperatures.
Class for ambient temperature
SN from +10°C to + 32°C
N from +16°C to + 32°C
ST from +18°C to + 38°C
T from +18°C to + 43°C
If positioning the appliance next to a heat source is inevitable, maintain the following minimum distances: 3 cm from electric cookers; 30 cm from oil or solid fuel stoves.
Otherwise a thermal insulation panel must be fitted between the heat source and the appliance.
If the appliance is positioned next to another refrigerator or freezer, a 5 cm gap is needed
to avoid the formation of condensation on the outer walls.
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The appliance must be ventilated
Air flows in from under the door, at the front, and flows out upwards, over the back
(Fig. 1/A).
For correct air circulation, it is important that ventilation openings are not covered or obstructed.
Important! If the appliance is positioned under a kitchen wall unit, a minimum clearance
of 10 cm must be left between the top of the appliance and the overhanging wall unit
(Fig. 1/B).
Fig. 1
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Installation
Levelling the appliance
❒ T o move the appliance to the required position, simply push lightly against the top door to
tilt the appliance backwards. Its weight is therefore transferred to the r ear castors to allow
easy movement.
❒ Place the appliance on a flat hard floor. The two adjustable feet on the front of the appli-
ance enable it to be accurately levelled by screwing them in or out as required (Fig. 2 ).
Fig. 2
Electrical connection
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Please ensure that the voltage and current indicated on the rating plate agree with the
voltage of your electricity supply.
220/240 volts (i.e. 220/240 V AC).
If your appliance has been equipped with a mains lead with a moulded-on type plug, you
must comply with the following regulations: The plug moulded onto the cord incorporates a
fuse. For replacement, use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved or certified fuses
should be used. The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. A replacement cover/carrier must
be obtained from an electrical goods retailer. If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug fitted to the appliance, then the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one
fitted. When fitting the plug please note the following points:
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the earth terminal
in your plug, which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured
green, or green and yellow.
2. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the live terminal which is
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marked with the letter L or coloured red.
3. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the neutral terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely r etained in each terminal.
Do not forget to tighten the main lead clamp on the plug.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
Voltage 220/240 V AC Fuse rating 13 amps
See rating plate for further information. The rating plate is inside, on the left.
Changing the opening direction of the doors
If necessary , the opening direction of the doors can be changed fr om right-hand (version supplied) to left-hand to suit the specific position of the appliance or for more convenient use.
Warning! Unplug the appliance before carrying out these operations.
❒ Remove the plinth cover and, with a pair of pliers, release the recess for the bottom
hinge at its left-hand end (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
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Changing the opening direction of the doors
❒ Unscrew the bottom hinge (Fig. 4 ) and remove the fr eezer compartment door by pull-
ing it downwards.
Fig. 4
❒ Remove the hole masking plug from the top left-hand side of the freezer compart-
ment door with the help of a small screwdriver; refit it on the opposite side.
❒ Unscrew the pin from the top hinge of the freezer compartment door and screw it
back in on the opposite side (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
❒ Slide the freezer compartment door onto the top pin.
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❒ Insert the bottom hinge into the bottom of the freezer compartment door and fully screw
up (Fig. 6). Remember to fit the washers.
Fig. 6
❒ Refit the plinth cover
❒ Unscrew the bottom hinge of the refrigerator compartment door (Fig. 7) and remove
the door downwards.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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❒ Unscrew the pin from the bottom hinge of the refrigerator compartment door and screw it
back in on the opposite side (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
❒ With the help of a screwdriver , r emove the hole masking plugs from the left-hand side
and refit them on the right-hand side. (Fig. 9).
❒ Unscrew the pin from the top hinge of the refrigerator compartment door and screw it
back in on the left-hand side. (Fig. 9). Remember to fit the washer.
❒ Slide the refrigerator compartment door onto the top hinge pin.
❒ Insert the bottom hinge of the refrigerator compartment door into the bottom
left-hand side and screw up (Fig. 10).
❒ If necessary, align the doors (see section “Aligning the doors”).
Aligning the doors
rIf necessary, align the door by adjusting the relevant hinge sideways (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
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Description of the appliance
Appliance interior
Fig. 12
1
Control panel and displays
2
Butter/cheese compartment with door
3
Shelf for small items (adjustable sideways, can be lifted)
4
Bottle shelf with tube compartment and drinks dispenser
5
Fruit and vegetable containers
6
Shelves
7
Rating plate (inside the appliance)
8
0°C “longfresh” cold compartment with pull-out containers
9
Frozen food drawers (storage and freezing)
10
Frozen food drawer (storage only)
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Cold-pack accumulator
(Some models only)
In the event of a power cut, the cold-pack accumulator will prolong the storage of frozen food
by a few hours.
For safety reasons, during transport, cold-pack accumulators are placed in the bottom
drawer of the freezer compartment.
To use them efficiently , place the fr ozen cold-pack accumulators on top of fr ozen foods in
the top drawer (see also section “Before starting-up”).
Control panel and displays
853
°C °C
12 467
Fig. 13
1 START/STOP button
2 Temperature selector button (refrigerator compartment)
3 Temperature display (refrigerator compartment)
4 Temperature selector button (freezer compartment)
5 Temperature display (freezer compartment)
6 Fast freeze button
7 ALARM-STOP button
8 Freezer compartment temperature alarm pilot light (red)
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Before starting up
❒ Like all new appliances, this appliance has a characteristic “new” smell. Clean the in-
side of the appliance and all accessories before starting it up (see section “Cleaning
and Maintenance”).
❒ Before starting up the appliance for the first time, remove the cold-pack accumula-
tors - if supplied - from the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment (see also section “Description of the appliance”).
❒ To freeze, place the cold-pack accumulators in the top drawer of the freezer com-
partment after the optimum storage temperature of –18°C has been reached.
❒ After about 24 hours, place the cold-pack accumulators in the specified position: on
top of frozen food in the top drawer.
Starting up
❒ Insert the plug in the power socket.
❒ Press the START/STOP button.
– The interior light comes on. The compressor starts up and from then on operates
automatically.
– Initially, the following symbol “ ” appears in the refrigerator compartment tem-
perature display window. When the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment falls to below +9°C, the temperature inside this compartment is displayed.
– The freezer compartment temperature display window shows the temperature in-
side this compartment.
– The red temperature alarm light flashes to indicate that the temperature inside the
freezer compartment has not reached the required value for safe storage of food.
To stop the flashing alarm, press the ALARM-STOP button.
❒ Before placing food in the appliance, wait until the temperatures have reached the fol-
lowing values required for safe storage:
+8°C or colder in the refrigerator compartment;
–18°C or colder in the freezer compartment.
The required temperatures will be reached a few hours after having switched the appliance on (at a surrounding ambient temperature of 20°C, after about 4 hours).
Information:
– The following temperatures are preset by the manufacturer:
+8°C for the refrigerator compartment;
–18°C for the freezer compartment.
– The temperature inside the 0°C “longfresh” compartment adjusts itself automatically
between 0°C and +3°C e and cannot be adjusted differently.
Important! The inside temperature depends on these factors:
– ambient temperature;
– quantity of food stored;
– frequency and duration of door opening.
Check the displays and red alarm light regularly to make sure the storage temperatures
correspond to the required values.
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Temperature adjustment
The temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjusted separately.
Refrigerator compartment
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be adjusted from +2°C to +8°C. A
temperature of +5°C is normally recommended.
❒ Press the refrigerator compartment temperature selector button. The value of the
current temperature setting flashes in the display window (value present by the manufacturer +5°C).
❒ By keeping the selector button depressed for about 5 seconds, the value displayed in
the window decreases by one degree every 2 seconds.
❒ For example: 5-4-3 etc. After “2” the Figure “8” appears again.
❒ When the required storage temperature value appears in the display, release the but-
ton. After a few seconds, the actual temperature inside the refrigerator compartment
is again displayed.
If the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is still higher than +9°C, the
symbol “ ” is displayed instead of a temperature value.
Freezer compartment
The temperature in the freezer compartment can be adjusted from –15°C to –24°C.
A temperature of –18°C is normally recommended.
❒ Press the freezer compartment temperature selector button. The value of the current
temperature setting flashes in the display window (value present by the manufacturer
–18°C).
❒ By keeping the selector button depressed for about 5 seconds, the value displayed in
the window increases by one degree every 2 seconds.
❒ For example: –18 –19 –20 etc. After “–24” the Figure “–15” appears again.
❒ When the required storage temperature value appears in the display, release the but-
ton. After a few seconds, the actual temperature inside the freezer compartment is
again displayed.
0°C «longfresh» cold compartment
The temperature inside the 0°C “longfresh” compartment adjusts itself automatically between 0°C and +3°C and cannot be adjusted differently
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Switching the appliance off
❒ To switch the appliance off, press the START/STOP button.
For long periods of non-operation:
❒ Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the safety fuse.
❒ Thoroughly clean the inside of the appliance (see section “Cleaning and maintenance”).
❒ Leave the doors ajar to prevent the formation of unpleasant odours.
Temperature alarm
The red temperature alarm light flashes when the temperature inside the freezer compartment rises above the correct value.
Possible causes for an excessively high temperature in the freezer compartment are:
– Prolonged opening of the door;
– large quantities of food placed in the appliance (see also section “Freezing”);
– appliance positioned next to a heat source, or ventilation openings covered (see sec-
tion “Positioning”);
– power cut during operation.
The value of the highest temperature registered in the freezer compartment during the
alarm is memorised. This value can be called up and is shown in the display window.
Press the ALARM-STOP button to stop the flashing alarm.
The value of the highest temperature reached during the alarm flashes in the display window for about 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the display returns to the value of the actual temperature in the freezer compartment.
Warning! Depending on the extent of the temperature rise, check the condition of the
stored food and decide on how to deal with it.
Note: The red alarm light flashes from the moment the appliance is switched on until the
temperature inside the freezer compartment has reached the required value. If you wish
to stop the flashing alarm, press the ALARM-STOP button.
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Internal accessories
Shelves
❒ The large full shelf must always be fitted in the bottom guides immediately above the
fruit and vegetable containers. Leave the shelf in this position to keep fruit and vegetables fresh longer.
Storing tall packs:
❒ Push the front part of one of the half shelves back over the rear half (Fig. 14). This
creates space for storing tall packs on the shelf below.
Fig. 14
Door liner
Shelf for small items
If you wish to store several bottles over a certain height in the bottle shelf, move the shelf
for small items sideways or lift it (Fig. 15/C).
Tube compartment
A special compartment for tubes, medicines and other small size packs is provided in the
bottom the bottle shelf (Fig. 15/D).
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Fig. 15
Drinks dispenser
The bottle shelf in the refrigerator compartment door liner is pre-equipped for fitting a
drinks dispenser to allow dispensing of chilled drinks.
❒ Screw the dispenser onto the bottle (Fig. 16/A).
❒ There is a special adapter in the bottom of the bottle shelf. For bottles without a
threaded top, first fit the adapter securely onto the bottle (Fig. 16/B) then screw the
dispenser onto the adapter.
Warning! The necks of plastic bottles are not usually strong enough to allow proper
sealing of the adapter. Use the adapter on glass bottles only.
Fig. 16
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Internal accessories
❒ Check that there are no leaks.
❒ Pull out the flap (Fig. 17/1) to the stop position, turn the bottle upside down and in-
sert it, with the dispenser tab at the back, into the relevant holder (Fig. 17/2).
❒ Remove the cover from the bottom of the shelf, if it is still fitted.
❒ Press the glass against the dispenser tab and fill the glass (Fig. 18).
❒ When the glass is filled to the required level, release the tab.
Fig. 17 Fig. 18
Food symbols/date cards
(some models only)
On the front of the drawers, there are symbols representing various types of food
(Fig. 19). The numbers indicate the storage time, in months, for these foods. The longer
or shorter times will apply according to the quality of the food and the way in which it has
been handled before freezing. For foods with a high fat content, the shorter time will always apply.
Some models are supplied with markers for affixing to the front of the drawers. These indicate which type of food is stored in the corresponding drawer/basket (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
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Correct positioning of foods
Cover or wrap all food before placing it in the refrigerator compartment. This will prevent
it from drying out or from transmitting smells of flavours to other stored foods.
The following materials are suitable:
– Plastic bags or food wrap;
– plastic containers with lids;
– special, elasticised plastic covers;
– aluminium foil.
Fig. 20
Storage in the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is suitable for storing food which you wish to use within a
short period of time, and which you do not plan to store for a long time. The “longfresh”
cold compartment is recommended for longer storage times.
For physical reasons, different temperature zones are formed inside the refrigerator compartment. The coldest zone is on the bottom shelf, just above the fruit and vegetable
containers. The warmest zones are the top shelves and the door shelves. The following is
an example of the most suitable places to store food (Fig. 20).
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Correct positioning of foods
Storage in the “longfresh” compartment
In the “longfresh” compartment, the temperature is maintained at a constant level, between 0°C and +3°C. This is ideal for storing fresh food. Food stored in the “longfresh”
cold compartment stays fresh three times longer than if it were stored in the normal refrigerator compartment.
The following are suitable
– Fresh meat and delicatessen products;
– fresh poultry;
– fresh fish;
– cheese, butter, ricotta;
– small fruits;
– carrots, radishes, cauliflower, chicory;
– salad, mushrooms.
The following are not suitable
– fruit which is not resistant to low temperatures, citrus and tropical fruits such as lem-
ons, oranges, bananas, papaya, pineapple, avocado;
– vegetables are not resistant to low temperatures, such as cucumber, tomatoes, pep-
pers, beans, courgettes, aubergines and potatoes.
Cover or wrap food before placing it in the “longfresh” compartment. This will preserve its
aroma, moistness, and colour and it will keep longer.
Pre-packed meat, fish and poultry must be removed from the pack, dried and then
re-packed.
Storage times in the “longfresh” compartment for a few types of food:
Sliced delicatessen meats, up to 7 days
Fish up to 7 days
Salad, mushrooms up to 10 days
Cauliflower up to 20 days
Chicory, Brussels sprouts up to 28 days
The storage times given are indicative and depend, in particular, on the quality and freshness of the food before it is placed in this compartment.
for storage in the “longfresh” compartment:
for storage in the “longfresh” compartment:
Storage of ready-frozen food in the freezer compartment
Warning! Before filling with ready-frozen food, the temperature in the freezer compart-
ment must have reached –18°C. Check the temperature in the freezer compartment by
looking at the relevant display.
Only store ready-frozen foods which are suitably wrapped, to prevent them from drying
out, loosing their flavour or transmitting smells to other stored foods.
Comply with the storage times and consume before the due dates indicated on the
packs by producers of ready-frozen food.
Tip: If possible place ready-frozen foods in the drawers according to type. Some appliance models have markers which can be affixed to the front of the drawers/baskets. Indicate the type of food stored in a drawer by ticking the corresponding symbol (see section
“Food symbols/date card”). This will make food easier to find and avoid having to have
the door open for too long, with consequent energy savings.
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Freezing fresh food
Warning!
– The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or less before loading
food for freezing. Check the temperature on the relevant display.
– Do not freeze more than the quantities indicated on the rating plate. The quantity for
freezing is the maximum quantity of fresh food which may be frozen in 24 hours. If
you wish to freeze fresh food several days running, reduce the quantity to
the maximum quantity shown on the plate.
– Once defrosted, food must not be re-frozen without first undergoing adequate
processing (cooking).
❒ To freeze the maximum quantity indicated on the rating plate, activate the fast freeze
function at least 6 hours - for small quantities 3 to 4 hours - before loading the food.
❒ For quantities up to 3 kg, food to be frozen can be loaded immediately after having
activated the fast freeze function.
❒ Hold the fast freeze button depressed for about 5 seconds. The letters “SU” (SUPER)
flash in the freezer compartment temperature display window. After 5 seconds, the
flashing stops.
❒ Release the fast freeze button when the “SU” signal stops flashing and is steady. The
“SU” signal is displayed for the whole duration of the fast freeze operation.
Information:
– the fast freeze function deactivates itself automatically after 17 hours. The actual
storage temperature in the freezer compartment is then displayed again.
– During fast freezing, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment can be dis-
played by briefly pressing the fast freeze button.
– The fast freeze function can be stopped manually at any time by again depressing
the fast freeze button for 5 seconds.
❒ Wrap food in airtight packs before freezing to prevent it from drying out, losing its fla-
vour or transmitting smells to other frozen food.
Warning! Never touch frozen food with wet hands. The skin could stick to it.
❒ Place food to be frozen in the top and/or bottom drawer (see also section “Descripti-
on of the appliance/Fig. 12”).
❒ Avoid placing food to be frozen in contact with already frozen food. This could raise
the temperature of the latter with risk of it deteriorating.
2
/3 to 3/4 of
Hints for freezing
The following materials are suitable for wrapping food to be frozen:
– Insulating plastic bags or wrap;
– special insulating plastic containers;
– heavy duty aluminium foil.
Seal bags with plastic ties, elastic bands or adhesive tape. Extract as much air as possible before sealing because air causes food to dry out.
If possible, split food into small packs for faster freezing.
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Freezing fresh food
Do not fill containers with liquid or creamy foods right up to the brim because liquids increase
in volume when they freeze.
Note for Inspection and Approval Bodies
Diagrams of food positioning used for determining maximum freezing quantities and temperature rise times can be obtained direct from the manufacturer.
Ice cubes
❒ Fill the tray three quarters full with cold water and place it in one of the drawers.
❒ To remove ice cubes when they are ready, twist the tray of hold it briefly under running
water .
Warning! Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach an ice cube tray which has
become stuck. Use a spoon handle or something similar.
Automatic defrosting
The appliance is fitted with the no-frost system and defrosting is therefore automatic.
Humidity causes a layer of frost to form on the evaporator, located outside the freezer
compartment, which is defrosted automatically. The defrost water is collected in the basin above the compressor from which it evaporates. In this way, the freezer compartment
remains ice and frost free.
Cleaning and maintenance
For reasons of hygiene, the inside of the appliance and all accessories must be periodically cleaned.
Warning!
– Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning operations. Risk of electric
shocks! Switch off the appliance and pull the plug from the socket, or remove or
unscrew the safety fuses.
– For safety reasons, never clean the appliance with steam cleaners. The humidity
could filter into the appliance’s electrical system and hot steam could damage
plastic components.
– Thoroughly dry the appliance before switching it back on.
Warning!
– Some chemical substances attack plastic parts. These substances may be present in
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taining, for example, acetic acid. T ry to avoid these substances coming into contact with
plastic parts.
– Do no use abrasive detergents.
❒ Remove refrigerated and frozen food, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and put it in a
very cool place.
❒ Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or remove or unscrew the safety fuses.
❒ Clean the inside of the compartments and accessories with a cloth and warm water.
A small amount or washing-up liquid may be added to the water if required. Rinse
with clean water and dry thoroughly.
❒ To facilitate cleaning, the butter/cheese compartment is removable. Fully open the
compartment door, lift and pull out.
❒ After having thoroughly dried the appliance, switch it back on.
❒ Once a year , taking gr eat car e, clean the condenser on the back of the appliance with
a vacuum cleaner or soft brush.
Note: Any dust deposits on the condenser significantly reduce the efficiency of the
appliance, with consequent increase in electrical energy consumption.
Cleaning the drinks dispenser
It is recommended that the dispenser and adaptor be cleaned whenever the bottle is
changed.
Warning! The drinks dispenser components must not be washed in a dishwasher. The
high temperature and the detergent used in dishwashers could damage them.
❒ Carefully clean the dispenser and adaptor with warm water and detergent.
❒ Then thoroughly rinse both components under running water.
Tips for reducing energy consumption
❒ Avoid positioning the appliance close to cookers, radiators or other heat sources.
When the ambient temperature is high, the compressor always operates more frequently and for longer.
❒ Make sure the appliance is adequately ventilated. Keep its ventilation openings clear.
❒ Allow hot food to cool before placing it in the appliance.
❒ Place food to be thawed in the refrigerator compartment. In this way, the cold from
deep-frozen food helps to cool this compartment.
❒ Open the door only for the amount of time strictly necessary.
❒ Do not run the appliance at a temperature which is lower than necessary,.
❒ Keep the condenser on the back of the appliance clean.
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Troubleshooting
Very often, operating problems ar e due to minor causes which can be r esolved by following the instructions below. If the problem persists after having made these checks, do not
attempt any further remedies.
Warning! Any repairs to the appliance must be carried out only by trained and authorized personnel. Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can cause injury to the
user. For repairs, contact your retailer or the authorized Technical Service Centre.
Problem Possible causes and remedies
The appliance will not
operate
The temperature in the
refrigerator or freezer
compartment is not low
enough
The red, temperature
alarm light is flashing
The appliance is cooling
too much
After first switching on or
after having changed the
temperature setting, the
compressor does not
start to operate immediately.
Considerable amount of
frost forming in the appliance, perhaps even on
the door seal
Abnormal noise – The appliance has not been properly levelled. Adjust the
– The appliance has not been switched on.
– The safety fuse has blown.
– The plug has not been inserted in the socket or is badly in-
serted.
– Faulty socket. Check it (by plugging in a table lamp for ex-
ample). If there is a fault in the domestic electricity supply
system, call an electrician.
– The temperature setting is not correct (see section “Tem-
perature adjustment”).
– Prolonged opening of the door or large quantities of food
placed in the appliance during the last 24 hours.
– The appliance is positioned close to a heat source (see
section “Positioning”).
– See section “Temperature alarm”.
– The temperature setting is too low. Turn the thermostat
knob to a warmer setting.
– This is normal; it is not a fault. The compressor will start up
in a short while.
– Seal not air tight (possible after having changed the open-
ing direction of the door).
Remedy: carefully heat the seal in the problem areas with a
hairdryer (temperature not higher than about 50°C)
At the same time, work the seal with the hands until it adheres properly.
screw feet.
– Some of the internal accessories (fruit and vegetable con-
tainers, door shelf, shelves) are not correctly fitted. Check.
– The appliance is in contact with the wall. If necessary, move it.
– A component on the back of the appliance, for example a
pipe, is in contact with another component or the wall. If nec-
essary , carefully bend the component to eliminate the contact.
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Replacing the interior light bulb
If the interior light bulbs fail, they are easy to replace.
Warning! Risk of electric shocks! Before replacing the bulb, switch off the appliance
and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the safety fuse.
Technical data for bulb: 220-240 V, 15 W max., E 14 bulb holder
❒ To replace the bulbs, unscrew the cross-head screw and remove the light cover by
pulling it downwards (Fig. 21).
❒ Replace the failed bulb.
❒ Refit the light cover and tighten the cross-head screw.
Fig. 21
Service
If you are unable to solve an operating problem by consulting this booklet, call your retailer or our Technical Service Centre.
To avoid extra cost and waste of time, please give the following appliance details when
calling:
Appliance model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product number (E-Nr.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial number (F-Nr.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This information can be found on the rating plate located inside the appliance on the
left-hand side. For convenience, note these details in the space above.
Note: The cost of any unnecessary call-out of a Service engineer will be charged to the
customer, even during the guarantee period.
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Noises during normal operation
The following noises are typical of refrigerating appliances:
Click A click can be heard when the compressor starts up or stops.
Humming A humming sound is heard whilst the compressor is operating.
Bubbling/gurgling If the refrigerant is flowing through very small diameter pipes, a
bubbling or gurgling sound will be heard. This continues for a few
moments even after the compressor has stopped.
Whirring In appliances with no-frost system, a fan generates a flow of air.
A slight whirring noise can therefore be heard.
Regulations, standards, directives
This refrigerating appliance is designed for domestic use and has been built in accordance with current relevant standards.
In particular, in building this appliance, the measures required by the provisions of the law
on the safety of appliances (GSG), by the regulations for the prevention of accidents relating to refrigerating equipment (VBG 20) and by the provisions of the German Electrotechnical Association (VDE), have been applied.
Sealing of the cooling circuit has been checked.
This appliance conforms to the following Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 - Low Voltage
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (and subsequent modification Directive 92/31/EEC) Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Technical terms
Refrigerant Liquids which are able to produce a cooling effect are called refriger-
ants. Their boiling point is relatively low; it is sufficiently low for the
heat contained in foods stored in the refrigerating appliance to cause
the refrigerant to boil and therefore evaporate.
Cooling circuit The closed circuit system which contains the refrigerant. The cooling
circuit consists principally of the evaporator, compressor, condenser
and pipes.
Evaporator In the evaporator, the refrigerant evaporates. Like all liquids, in order
to be able to evaporate, the refrigerant needs heat. This heat is taken
from the compartment inside the appliance which, as a result, gets
cooler. For this reason, the evaporator is located inside the appliance
or is encased in insulating material immediately behind the internal
wall, and is therefore not visible.
Compressor The compressor looks like a small barrel. It is operated by a built-in
electric motor and is fitted in the base at the back of the appliance.
The compressor’s function is to extract the refrigerant in the form of
vapour from the evaporator, to compress it and to carry it to the condenser.
Condenser The condenser is normally in the form of a grille. It liquefies the refrig-
erant after it has been compressed in the compressor. During this
process, heat is released which, through the surface of the condenser, is dispersed into the surrounding atmosphere. For this reason, the
condenser is normally located on the back of the appliance.
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