BK309.3
BK313.3
OPERATING MANUAL EN
EN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Customer,
This Amica fridge-freezer is a combination of exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efciency.
Prior to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities.
Before starting the appliance, please read this operating manual carefully.
Note!
This fridge-freezer is intended for use at home only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modications, which do not affect the
operation of the appliance. The changes in the equipment, as well as the inside and
outside decoration, which do not affect its functionality and safety are permissible.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Construction and equipment of the appliance...........................................................................4
Guidelines concerning the safety of use...................................................................................6
Installation.................................................................................................................................8
Change in the door hinging.......................................................................................................10
Operation and functions............................................................................................................11
Using the refrigerator efciently.................................................................................................14
Defrosting, washing and maintenance......................................................................................16
Trouble-shooting.......................................................................................................................18
Environmental protection..........................................................................................................20
Specication..............................................................................................................................21
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CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
Example
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2
9
3
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Other elements
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The accurate description of the equipment for the model of the fridge-freezer
purchased by you may be found in the table on next page.
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CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
1 Control panel
2
Glass Shelf
3 Glass shelf above the vegetable compartment
4 Vegetable compartment
5 Medium drawer
6 Cord with plug
7 Large drawer
8 adjustable foots
9 Large door shelf
10 Medium door shelf
11 cleaning plug
12 Egg tray
Items of equipment
Equipment of the fridge
Glass Shelf 3+1 3
Glass shelf above the vegetable compartment 1 1
Vegetable compartment 2 2
Medium door shelf 3 2
Large door shelf 1 1
Small door shelf 1 1
Cleaning plug 1 1
Wire bootle shelf 1 1
Egg tray 1 1
Lighting type LED LED
Equipment of the freezer
Drawer 3 4
Ice cube tray 1 1
BK313.3 BK309.3
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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
max 40
l The Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for the damage arising from
the failure to observe the principles
contained in this manual.
l Keep this manual for future re-
ference, or to pass it over to the
possible next user.
lThis appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
wit h limited physical, sensual or
psychical capabilities and persons
who lack experience or familiarity
with the appliance, unless attended
or in accordance with the operating
manual for the appliance delivered by
persons responsible for their safety.
l Do not al low th e unatt ende d
children to use the appliance. Do
not allow them to play with the
appliance. They must climb inside the drawers and swing on the
doors.
lThe fridge-freezer operates properly
at the N-ST ambient temperature.
Do not use it in the cellar, unheated
summer cottage during autumn and
winter.
lWhen placing, moving, lifting the
appliance, do not hold the door handles, pull the condenser at the rear
part of the refrigerator and touch the
compressor unit.
l When transporting, moving or
placing the fridge-freezer do not
tilt it by more than 40° from the
vertical position. Should such a
situation occur, the appliance may
be switched on after minimum 2
hours from its placement in the
right position (g.1).
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l Pull the plug out from the mains
socket before each maintenance
activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold
the body of the plug instead.
l The cracking-like sound, which the
appliance may emit is caused by
expansion and shrinking of parts as
a result of temperature variations.
l For safety reasons do not repair the
appliance on your own. Repairs carried out by persons who do not have
required qualications may constitute
a serious hazard for the user of the
appliance.
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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
l Air the room in which the appliance
is placed for a few minutes (the size
of the room for a product containing
isobuthane/R600a must be at least
4m3) in case of the damage of the
cooling system.
lDo not refreeze the partly thawed
products.
lDo not store beverages in bottles
and cans, especially the carbonated
beverages in the freezer chamber. The cans and the bottles may
explode.
lDo not put the frozen products,
taken out directly from the freezer
(lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your
mouth, their low temperature may
cause severe frost-bites.
lMake sure you do not damage the
cooling system, by punching the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrigerant
splashes are ammable. Rinse the
eyes with clean water and call for
medical assistance immediately
in case of their contact with the
refrigerant.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
Installation before using the applian-
ce for the rst time
1.Take the product out of the package, re-
move the scotch tapes protecting the door
and the equipment. The possibly remaining
adhesive stains may be removed with a mild
washing agent.
2. Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. In the case of the
necessity to transport the fridge-freezer,
pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm,
as well as protect it with a scotch tape.
3. Clean the interior surface of the fridgefreezer and the elements of the equipment
with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm
water, then wipe it dry.
4. Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and
stable surface, in dry, aired and shadowy
room, far from the heat sources such as
an oven, cooktop, central heating radiator,
central heating pipe, hot water installation,
etc.
Minimal distances from the heat
sources
- from the electric gas and other ovens
- 30 mm,
- from oil or coal red ovens - 300
mm,
- from in-built ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility to ensure the abovementioned distances, provide an appropriate insulation board.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
It is prohibited to readjust or modify
any parts of the unit. It is crucial not
to damage the capillary tube visible
in the compressor recess. The tube
may not be bent, straightened and
wound.
If the capillary tube is damaged by
the user the guarantee will be void
(g. 4).
capillary
tube
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Mains connection
lBefore the appliance is connected to the
mains, set the adjustment knob to the
“0” position.
lThe appliance is intended for connection to
alternating current. The connection values
for voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are given
on the nameplate in the cabinet.Power must
be connected via a wall socket with switch.
The wall socket should be easily accessible.
All earthing requirements stipulated by the
local electricity authority must be observed.
The cabinet plug and wall socket should
then give correct earthing. If in doubt,
contact your local supplier or an authorised
electrician.
This appliance must be earthed
The flexible cord (mains lead)
tted to this appliance has three
cores for use with a 3-pin 13-amp
plug. If a BS 1363 (13-amp) fused
plug is used, it should be tted
with a 13-amp fuse.
lThe data is provided on the rated plate
located at the bottom of the wall inside the
chamber.
Important
The cores in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
These colours might not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug.
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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
1. Before reversing the door opening direction, unplug the appliance and remove all
food.
2. Using a at screwdriver pry and remove
hinge caps.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the
door upper hinge while holding the door (Fig.
2).
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the
middle hinge while holding the upper door*
5. Set the door aside in a safe place.
6. Tilt the appliance (up to 40 degrees) so as
to have sufcient access to the lower hinge
(Fig. 3).
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove lower
door hinge
8. Attach the lower hinge on the other side
(Fig. 4).
9. Position the door assembly in such a
way so that pin of the lower hinge is aligned
with the appropriate hole of the lower door
bracket.
10. Attach the middle hinge on the other side
of the appliance so that the lower pin of the
middle hinge is aligned with the appropriate
hole of the upper door bracket. Position the
second door assembly so that the upper pin
of the middle hinge is aligned with the appropriate hole of the lower door bracket.*
11. Attach the upper hinge so that the hinge
pin is aligned with the appropriate hole of the
upper door bracket.* (Fig. 5).
12. Check that doors are properly aligned
with the appliance body.
13. Replace the hinge caps.
14. Switch on the appliance as described in
the relevant section of its operating instructions.
* This action applies to appliances with both
refrigeration and freezer chambers.
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Control panel
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Bulb cover
Temperature adjustment
knob
Temperature adjustment
Change in the knob adjustment causes temperature change in the fridge. Possible knob adjustment:
lappliance switched off - 0 setting
lmaximum temperature - setting 1
loptimal temperature - 2-6 setting
lminimum temperature - 7 setting
Do not put food into the fridge before it has reached its operating temperature,
which takes minimum 4 hours.
Temperature inside the fridge
Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched
on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the
chambers.
Minor changes in temperature
The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the
storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer
period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff, and the temperature will
quickly return to its set value.
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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Bottom drawer
15 mm
Shelves
Grate shelf
of the freezer
evaporator
1
(*/***)
2
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
Observe the following recommendations to ensure the food remains
fresh.
lThe products should be placed on plates
in containers or packed in food wrap.
Distribute them evenly all over the she-
lves.
l Pay attention whether the food contacts
the rear wall, if so, it may cause frosting or
wetting of the products.
l Do not put dishes with hot content into
the fridge
l Products which take over foreign avours
easily such as butter, milk, white cheese and
products with intense avour, such as sh,
smoked meat, hard cheese must be placed
on shelves, packed in food wrap or in tightly
sealed containers.
l Storage of vegetables containing signicant
quantity of water will cause the deposition
of water steam on the vegetable containers,
it does not impact the proper functioning of
the fridge.
l Before putting the vegetables into the fridge,
dry them well.
l Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life
of vegetables, especially the leafed vegetables.
l Do not wash the vegetables before storing
in the refrigerator. Washing removes the
natural protection, therefore it is better to
wash the vegetables directly before consumption.
Freezing food
lIt is allowed to place the food in the she-
lves (see g. 15).
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lPractically all the food products, except for
vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce
can be frozen.
l Only food products of the highest quality,
divided into small portions for single use,
should be frozen.
lProducts should be packed in materials that
are odourless, resistant to air and moisture
penetration, and not susceptible to fat.
Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminium
sheets are the best wrapping materials.
l The packaging should be tight and should
stick to the frozen products. Do not use
glass containers.
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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
l Keep the fresh and warm foodstuff at am-
bient temperature away from the products,
which have already been frozen.
l We advise not to place more than 2 kg of
fresh food at a time to the freezer per day
(see table on page 72).
lIn order to maintain good quality of the
frozen food, reorganise the food that is in
the middle of the freezer, so that it does not
touch the products that are not frozen yet.
l It is recommended to move the already
frozen products to one side and place the
fresh products that are to be frozen to the
opposite side, as close to the rear and side
walls as possible.
The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their quality when fresh, before freezing and on the storage temperature.
The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is
maintained:
Products Months
lBear in mind that the temperature in the
freezer is affected by several factors,
including the ambient temperature and
the quantities of food products in the
chamber, frequency of opening the door,
amount of frost in the freezer, and the
thermostat setting.
lIf you cannot open the freezer door
immediately after closing it, allow 1-2
minutes for negative pressure to compensate, and retry opening the door.
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY
Practical everyday tips
lDo not place fridges or freezers next to
radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.
l Make sure that air vents are not covered up
and clean the dust off them once or twice
a year.
l Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C
in your refrigerator and -18°C in your
freezer is sufcient.
l When on holiday, turn up the temperature
in your fridge.
l Only open your fridge or freezer when
necessary. It helps if you know what food
they contain and where it is located. Return
food to the fridge or freezer as soon as
possible after you have used it so that it
doesn't warm up too much.
l Wipe out the inside of your fridge regularly
with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent.
Appliances which are not self-defrosting
will require regular defrosting. Don't allow
frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
l Keep the seal around the door clean,
otherwise it won't shut properly. Always
replace broken seals.
Understanding the stars
*Temperature is at least -6°C; sufcient
to store frozen food for about a week.
Drawers or compartments marked with
one star used to be a feature of (mostly)
cheaper fridges.
** Food can be stored at -12°C or below for
1-2 weeks without losing their taste. Not
suitable for freezing food.
*** Mainly used to store foods at -18°C or
below. Can also be used to freeze up to
1 kilogram of fresh food.
****This appliance is suitable for storing foods
at -18°C or below and freezing larger
quantities of fresh foods.
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USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY
Storage zones in the refrigerator
l Due to the natural circulation of the air in
the appliance, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber.
l The coldest area is directly above the
vegetables drawers. Use this area for all
delicate and highly perishable food e.g.
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Sausage products, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs
or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures
- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food
with a label stating it should be kept at a
temperature of approx 4oC.
l The warmest area is in the top section of
the door. Use this for storing butter and
cheese.
Food that should not be stored in a
refrigerator
l Not all food is suitable for storing in the
refrigerator. These include:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to
cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya,
passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE
Defrosting the fridge
Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. It is removed automatically. During the
defrosting, the condensate, which contains contaminants may clog the opening in the through.
Should it occur, carefully unclog the opening with
the cleaning plug (g. 16).
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l The appliance operates in cycles: it refri-
gerates (then the frost settles on the rear
wall), and defrosts (water ows down the
rear wall).
Disconnect the appliance from
the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains
socket or switching off the fuse.
Prevent water from penetrating the
control panel or the light.
l Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may
cause the formation of explosive mixture,
or contain slovents which may damage the
plastic components of the appliance and
even be harmful to health.
l Make sure the water used for cleaning
does not ow into the evaporation container
through the discharge opening.
l The whole appliance, except for the door
gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning
detergent. The door gasket should be cleaned with water and wiped dry.
l Wash all the accessories (vegetable con-
tainers, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.).
Defrosting the freezer
lIt is recommended to combine defrosting
the appliance with washing it.
l Exces sive acc umulation of ice on the
freezing areas impairs the appliance’s
freezing capacity and increases the energy
consumption.
l Defrost the appliance at least once or twice
a year.
l If there is food in the freezer, set the knob
to the max. position about 4 hours before
the planned defrosting. This will ensure the
possibility of storing the food at the ambient
temperature for a longer time.
l After taking the food out of the freezer, put
it in a container, wrap it with several layers
of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool
place.
l The defrosting operation should last as
short as possible. Long storage of food
at the ambient temperature shortens their
shelf life.
You must not put an electric heater,
a heating fan or a hair dryer into the
freezer by any means.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber,
you must take the following steps:
1. Set the knob at ”0” position, take out the
plug from the mains socket.
2. Open the door and remove the food from
the freezer.
3. Remove the drawers.
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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE
Taking out and putting in the shelves
Slide the shelf out, then slide it in as much as
possible so that its clamp could t the guide
groove (g. 18).
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Taking out and putting in the door
shelf
Lift the door shelf, remove it and put it back
from the top into its required position (g.
20).
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance does
not work
Temperature inside
the appliance is not
low enough
Electric circuit rupture - check whether the plug is properly inserted
into the socket
- check whether the power cable of the
appliance is not damaged
- check whether there is voltage in the
socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
a night lamp
- check whether the appliance is switched
on by setting the thermostat to a position
above 0.
Incorrect setting of the
adjustment knob
The ambient temperature is higher or lower
than the N-ST climate
range
The appliance is located
at the sunlit plac e or
near the heat sources
Too much warm food
loaded at a time
Internal air circulation
hindered
The air circulation at the
back of the appliance is
hindered
Too much white frost
ac c umu l ate d on the
freezing elements
The door of the fridge/freezer are opened
too often and/or remain
open for too long
The door does not close
completely
- reset the knob to a higher position
- the appliance is adapted to operation in
the N-ST climate range.
- move the appliance to another place.
Observe the guidelines contained in the
manual
- wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool
(freezes) and the required temperature is
reached inside the chamber
- place the food and containers in such a
way that they do not touch the rear wall of
the fridge
- move the appliance min. 30 mm away
from the wall
defrost the freezer chamber
- reduce the frequency of opening the door
and/or shorten the time when door remains
open
- place the food and containers so that they
would not interfere with door closed
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The compressor is switched
on too rarely
- check whether the ambient
temperature is not lower
than 16°C
Door gasket inserted incorrectly
The appliance works continuously
Water collects in the lower
part of the appliance
The appliance generates
unusual noise
Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its
correct operation.
Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob
See. ”Temperature inside the
appliance is not low enough
for description of other possible causes
The water discharge opening
is clogged
Internal air circulation
hindered
Incorrect levelling of the
appliance
The appliance touches furniture and/or other objects
- press the gasket in
- reset the knob to a lower
position
See. ”Temperature inside the
appliance is not low enough
for description of other possible remedies
- clean the discharge
opening (see the operating
manual – chapter entitled
”Defrosting the fridge”)
- place the food and containers in such a way as that
they do not touch the rear
wall of the fridge
- level the appliance properly
- place the appliance at a
location that ensures proper
clearances around it
Sounds, which can be easily prevented:
lnoise caused by the appliance which is not level - adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially
when the appliance is placed on tiles.
ltouching the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator away.
lcreaking of the drawers or shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
lsounds of clinking bottles - move bottles apart.
Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor
(switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused
by ow of the cooling agent).
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Environmental protection
Ozone layer protection
The refrigerants and foaming agents, which are
100% free of FCKW and
FKW have been used for
manufacturing our product. Therefore we help
protecting the ozone layer
and prevent the greenhouse effect increase. On the other hand, the
innovative technology and environmentally
friendly insulation help in reducing energy
consumption.
Recycling of the packaging
Our packaging are made
of environmentally friendly
materials, which can be
reused:
l The external packaging is made of card-
board/foil
lThe FCKW free shape of foamed poly-
styrene (PS)
lPolyethylene (PE) foils and bags
Elimination / disposal of the equipment
If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the
connecting conduit off the used equipment
before its scrapping.
This appliance is marked with
a symbol of the crossed out
waste container in conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Such marking informs that the equipment
may not be kept together with
other waste coming from the
household after the period of
its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the
appliance at the waste collection point. The
local waste collection points, shops and communal units form an appropriate system enabling the disposal of the equipment.
Handling the used electrical and electronic
equipment properly contributes to the avoidance of consequences harmful to the human
health and natural environment, resulting
from the presence of hazardous substances
and improper storage and processing of such
equipment.
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SPECIFICATION
TYPE BK313.3 BK309.3
Manufacturer
AMICA
WRONKI S.A.
AMICA
WRONKI S.A.
Type of the appliance fridge-freezer fridge-freezer
Energy class1 A+ A+
Annual power consumption
kWh/year)
2
281 201
Net usable volume (l)
Total 260 244
Fridge 190 154
Freezer 70 90
Freezing chamber star classication
3
*/*** */***
Storage time (hrs), at no power supply 11 12
Freezing capacity (kg/24h) 3,5 4,5
Climate range
4
N-ST N-ST
Noise level [dB(A) re1pW] 41 41
Supply voltage V/Hz 230V; 50 Hz 230V; 50 Hz
H x W x D 1773 x 540 x 550 1773 x 540 x 540
Appliance weight (kg) 63 63,5
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SPECIFICATION
1)
A++/A+ (=low consumption) to G (=high
consumption).
2)
The energy consumption refers to the
yearly consumption in kWh, indicated
according to DIN EN 153. Deviations may
occur in the practical operation of the appliance, depending on the use and place
of its location.
3)
*= storage room of approximately. -6°C
4)
Climate range means that your set temperature is maintained at ”normal” ambient
temperature. Should the room temperture
drop signicantly below the dened scope,
the appliance does not work so often and
the undesirable temperature increase may
occure dojść do niepożądanego wzrostu
temperatury.
(**) = storage room of approximately. -12°C
(***) = freezing storage room of approxima-
tely -18°C
(*/***) = freezing storage room of approxima-
tely -18°C or below
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate. It
indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which the appliance is
working) the operation of the appliance is optimal (proper).
Climate range Permissible ambient
temperature
SN from +10°C to +32°C
N from +16°C to +32°C
ST from +16°C to +38°C
T from +16°C to +43°C
Manufacturer’s declaration
The manufacturer hereby declares that the appliance fulls the requirements of the following
European directives:
l The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
l The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC,
and therefore it has been marked with a and assigned a declaration of conformity, which is
made available to the market supervising authorities.
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Service Help Line
For the UK: please call
0844 815 8880
0818 46 46 46
For Ireland: please call
IOLS-1053/1
(04.2011)
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