ARISTON BC312 User Manual

Fridge/freezer combined

Installation and use

Kühl/Gefrier-Kombination

Installation und Gebrauch

Koel-vriescombinatie

Installatie en gebruik

Réfrigérateur-congélateur combiné

Installation et emploi

BC 312 AI EU

Fridge/freezer combined 1

Instructions for installation and use

Kühl/Gefrier-Kombination 11

Installation- und Gebrauchshinweise

Koel-vriescombinatie 22

Gebruiksaanwijzingen voor plaatsing en gebruik

Réfrigérateur-congélateur combiné 32

Instructions pour l'installation et l'emploi

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

- call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer

- always use original Spare Parts

Um die Leistungsfähigkeit und Sicherheit dieses Gerätes zu gewährleisten, bitte folgendes beachten:

- wenden Sie sich ausschließlich an unsere autorisierten Service-Stellen

- verlangen Sie, daß nur Original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden

Om de doelmatigheid en veiligheid van dit toestel te garanderen raden wij u aan:

- voor reparaties alleen de Service Centers te bellen die door de fabrikant gemachtigd zijn

- altijd gebruik te maken van originele onderdelen

Pour garantir l’efficacité et la sécurité de ce produit:

- adressez-vous exclusivement aux Centres d’assistance technique agréés

- demander toujours l’utilisation de pièces détachées originales

Safety - a good habit to get into.

ATTENTION

Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimination of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave it exposed to rain or storms.

2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use contained in this manual.

3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.

5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.

6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.

7. Never clean or perform maintenance on the appliance without first removing the plug from the socket; in fact, turning the knob for adjusting the temperature to the " "· setting is not sufficient to eliminate all electrical contact with the mains.

8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside.

9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance.

10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement.

11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.

12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump. For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid.

Away from Heat

This appliance should not be positioned in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or directly next to an ovem/hob.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted

with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.

Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.

Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly.

A Closer Look

Compartment for freezing fresh foods and

storing frozen foods

Fruit and Vegetable Crispers

This knob is used to regulate the temperature in the two compartments with the following settings:

1 less cold; 5 colder

Removable door shelves with

lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish

Removable miscellaneous shelf

Compartment for a 2 litre

bottle

Removable door shelf for

bottles

The refrigerator is off;

Meat/cheese storage box

Removable/Adjustable Shelves

Hinged bottle rack

Drain system for drawing off

defrost water from freezer compartment

Compartment for storing

frozen foods

Ice tray

Compartment for storing and

freezing

How to Start the Appliance

NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly.

Food hygiene

1. Once you have bought your food, remove all external packaging made of paper/cardboard or other wrappers, which could introduce bacteria or dirt inside your refrigerator.

2. Protect the food, (especially easily perishable items and those that have a strong smell), in order to avoid contact between them, thereby removing both the possibility of germ/bacteria contamination as well as the diffusion of strong odours inside the fridge.

3. Store all food in such a way as to ensure air can circulate freely between different items.

Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda. After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the thermostat knob “A” to setting “3”. After a few hours have passed, you can place fresh food in the refrigerator compartment and frozen foods into the freezer.

4. Keep the inside of your fridge clean, taking care not to use oxidiser or abrasive products.

5. Remove all food past its expiry date from the refrigerator.

6. For the correct preservation of food, all easily perishable items (soft cheeses, raw fish, meat, etc.) should be stored in the coldest zone of the fridge compartment, i.e. just above the salad crisper where the temperature indicator is situated.

How to use the refrigerator compartment...

The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the appliance

1 = less cold 5 = colder

It is recommended that a medium setting be used. To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area” located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be covered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time. Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operating normally. If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an increase in energy consumption.

To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts automatically.

The temperature indicator

The fridge has been equipped with a temperature indicator for an improved, more precise definition of the coldest zone. Make sure “OK” comes up on the indicator. Correct lighting also ensures an easier indicator reading.

If the word “OK” does not appear it means that the temperature is too high. Adjust the thermostat (of the fridge compartment) to a higher setting (colder). Each time you adjust the thermostat setting, wait for the temperature inside the fridge compartment to become stable (approximately 10 hours) before making any further adjustments. WARNING: Should you place large quantities of food inside the fridge or should the fridge door have been opened frequently or for a prolonged period of time, it is quite normal for OK not to come up on the indicator. Wait at least 10 hours before adjusting the thermostat to a higher setting.

Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment

Food Storage Time Location in the Refrigerator

Wrapped meat and cleaned fish (use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)

Fresh cheese 3 or 4 days

Eggs 1 month In special egg rack on door.

Butter, margarine On any shelf.

Cooked or precooked food (placer in air-tight containers and when cool store in refrigerator)

Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes

Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt On special door shelves.

Fruits and legumes In vegetable crisper.

2 or 3 days

3 or 4 days On any shelf.

On the shelf above the vegetable crisper (which is the coldest area).

What Not to Store in the Refrigerator

Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Bananas (they will turn black). Citrus fruits. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).

- Within the refrigerator compartment, the air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling because it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses should be placed above the vegetable crisper.

- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum storage time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible for any extended amount of time.

- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food.

- Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost.

- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, increase energy consumption and facilitate the formation of condensate (on food, containers, etc.).

- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with convenient, removable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even large containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator. The side bottle rack can be used either for storing bottles (Fig. 2) as well as several cans (2-4) placed horizontally (Fig.

3). If not in use, the bottle/can rack can be tipped up and away to make more room inside the refrigerator.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Freezing Foods Properly

- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult a specialized manual.

- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be refrozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again.

- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment "I" where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper conservation depends on the speed of freezing.

- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer.

- The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the vegetable crisper.

- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen.

- In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer compartment, you can remove the central drawer, and place the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that, after having inserted the load, the door closes correctly.

- In order to have a larger storage volume, the freezer compartment can be used without its drawers (except for the first one from the bottom), placing food directly onto the evaporator plates. After introducing the food to be stored, make sure that the door shuts properly.

- Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours.

- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.

- If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an extended period of time, the temperature needed for extended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached, resulting in reduced storage life of the food.

Instructions for use (Fig. 4) Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed it: inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice cubes. If you have used an excessive amount of water, you will have to wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray and re-fill it with water. Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent. The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer drawers ensures greater ergonomics and cleanliness. Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away from their housing and come out of the same hole used to fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to come out, wet the outside of the tray. WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water , make sure that the same is completely empty and that there are no traces of ice left inside it. The minimum time required for ice to form well is approximately 8 hours.

MAX

WATER LEVEL

MAX

WATER LEVEL

Ice trays

This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent. The fact that they are situated on the top part of the freezer drawers ensures greater ergonomics and cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).

Fig. 4

Guide to Using the Freezer

Meat and Fish

Food Wrapping

Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required.

Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required.

Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.

Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.

Veal/Pork Chops

Veal/Lamb Cutlets

Minced Meat

Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required.

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

In aluminium containers covered with cling

wrap.

Tenderising

(days)

Freshly

minced

Storage

(months)

6 Not required.

2 Slowly in refrigerator.

Thawing Time

Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary.

Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Pheasant, Partrige and

Wild Duck

Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required.

Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required.

Shellfish

Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Store in salted water in aluminium containers or plastic containers.

3 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.

Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan.

Fruits and Vegetables

Food Preparation

Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’

Apricots, Peaches,

Cherries and Plums

Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries

Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain.

Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush.

Cauliflower

Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts

Peas Shell and wash. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’

Rinse and fry.

Remove leaves, cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon

juice.

Wash and cut into small pieces.

Blanching

Time

2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

1’ / 2’ Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature.

Wrapping

In Containers (cover with syrup)

In Containers (cover with sugar)

In Containers (add 10% sugar)

In Containers (sugar to taste)

Storage

(months)

10 / 12

Thawing Time

In refrigerator very slowly.

French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required.

Carrots, Peppers

and Turnips

Mushrooms and

Asparagus

Spinach Wash and mince. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature.

Vegetable for Soups

Various Foods Preparation

Bread Plastic Baggies 4

Cakes Plastic Baggies 6

Cream Plastic Containers 6

Butter

Peel, w ash and slice if necessary.

Wash, peel and cut up. 3’ / 4’

Wash and cut up in small pieces.

3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

3’

Blanching

Time

Plastic Baggies or Containers

Wrapping

In original w rapping or tinfoil

6 At room temperature.

6 / 7 Not required.

Storage

(months)

6 In refrigerator.

Thawing time

At room temperature and in the oven.

About 10 minutes at room temperature, cook at 100/200°C.

At room temperature or in refrigerator.

Boiled Food or

Vegetable Soup

Eggs

Plastic or Glass Containers

Freeze without shells in small containers

3 / 6

At room temperature or in hot water.

At room temperature or in refrigerator.

Tips on Saving Energy

- Install the Appliance Properly

In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room complying with the minimum distances indicated in the paragraph entitled, “ Installation/Ventilation.”.

THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS LOCATION.

The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep column units, the most common installation setting for this appliance.

- Use the Right Temperature Setting

A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption.

- Do not Overfill

To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.

- Close the Doors

Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the temperature to the proper level again, the motor must work for a long time, consuming energy.

- Keep an Eye on the Seals

Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.

- No Hot Foods

A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.

- Defrost the Freezer

Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer and immediately defrost it if the layer of frost is too thick. (see the section entitled, “Keeping your Appliance in Shape”).

Keeping Your Appliance in Shape

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer.

How to Defrost the Refrigerator

This appliance defrosts automatically and the water is channeled to the back toward the drain installed for this purpose (fig. 5). Here, the heat produced by the compressor will make it evaporate. The only thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole of the drain, which is located behind the vegetable crispers, so that the water drains properly.

How to Defrost the Freezer

- Every so often, remove the frost with the scraper provided with the appliance (do not use knives or metal objects).

- If the frost is more than 15 mm thick, the freezer must be defrosted. Proceed as follows: turn the thermostat knob "A" to the · setting " ". Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in newspaper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws completely. You can speed this process by placing containers of warm water in the compartment. The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost water to be collected in a container to be placed beneath the unit (proceed as illustrated in fig. 6).

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Cleaning and Special Maintenance

Before cleaning the refrigerator, disconnect it from the electrical mains (by removing the plug from the socket or by turning off the main electricity switch for the apartment or house).

- The materials used to build your appliance are hygienic and do not transmit odors. However, to preserve this quality of your appliance, the food stored in it must be well closed and covered to prevent spills which could stain it and cause unpleasant odors.

- Only water and baking soda. To clean both the interior and exterior, use a sponge with warm water and baking soda, which is, among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.

- What not to use. Never use abrasives, bleach or ammonia. Solvents and similar products are strictly prohibited.

- All the removable part should be taken out and allowed to soak in hot water and dishwashing soap. Rinse and dry them well before putting them back in the refrigerator.

- When the appliance is not used for a long time. If you decide not to use the appliance (during the summer), it must cleaned and the doors left open to prevent the formation of mold and unpleasant odors.

- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burnt bulb and replace it with another bulb of no more than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. 7.

Fig. 7

Is There a Problem?

The refrigerator does not function.

Have you checked whether:

• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or home has been turned off;

• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;

• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another

outlet in the room.

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly.

Have you checked whether:

• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;

• The doors are left open too long;

• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;

• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.

The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.

Have you checked whether:

• The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;

• The food is in contact with the back wall - which is the

coldest part.

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper (see examples in the figure below).

Test

P.S-I.

Net Util Utile

Pressure HIGH-235

LOW 140

RG 2330

Mod.

220 - 240 V- 50 Hz 150 W

340

Total

Gross Bruto Brut

Compr.

Syst.

Kompr.

Made in Italy 13918

Gross Bruto Brut

R 134 a

kg 0,090

93139180000 S/N 704211801

Cod.

Gross Bruto Brut

Fuse

Freez. Capac

Poder de Cong

kg/24 h

4,0

Max 15 w

Class

Clase

Classe

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals.

The motor runs continuously.

Have you checked whether

• The doors are not closed well or have remained open too long;

• The ambient temperature is too high;

• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting.

The appliance makes too much noise.

The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the compressor is not running (this is not a defect).

Have you checked whether:

• The refrigerator is level.

• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects

that vibrate and make noise.

There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator.

Have you checked whether:

• The hole for draining the water from the frost is clogged (see fig. 5).

Die Sicherheit - Eine gute Gewohnheit und unsere Verpflichtung

ACHTUNG

Lesen Sie bitte vor Inbetriebnahme aufmerksam die nachstehenden Sicherheitshinweise dieser Anleitung. Sie enthalten wichtige Angaben über die Sicherheit bei der Installation, Benutzung und Instandhaltung des Gerätes. Dieses Gerät wurde gemäß der internationalen Sicherheitsregelung zum Schutz des Verbrauchers konstruiert. Das Gerät weist das IMQ Qualitätszeichen auf, ausgegeben vom Istituto Italiano di Qualità (Ital. Institut zur Qualitätsüberprüfung). Dieses Zeichen wird nur den Geräten zuteil, die den Normen des CEI, Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano (Elektrotechn. Komitat Italiens ) entsprechen.

Dieses Gerät eignet sich zum Kühlen und Gefrieren von Lebensmitteln und zur Eisbereitung. Es ist für die Verwendung im privaten Haushalt bestimmt. Bei Einsatz im gewerblichen Bereich sind die für das Gewerbe gültigen Bestimmungen zu beachten.

1. Sollte das Gerät wider Erwarten auf dem Transport zu Ihnen beschädigt worden sein, nehmen Sie es nicht in Betrieb ohne zuvor Rücksprache mit Ihrem Lieferanten gehalten zu haben.

2. Es darf nur von Erwachsenen benutzt werden und ausschließlich zur Konservierung und zum Einfrieren von Speisen unter Beachtung der hier aufgeführten Anleitung.

3. Berühren oder bedienen Sie niemals das Gerät mit nassen Händen oder barfuß, wenn Sie auf feuchtem oder nassem Bodenbelag stehen.

4. Wir raten vom Einsatz von Mehrfachsteckern, Adaptersteckern oder Verlängerungen ab.

5. Trennen Sie das Gerät bei Störungen, Wartung und Reinigung vom Stromnetz, oder schalten Sie die entsprechende Sicherung aus. Ziehen Sie bitte bei Entfernen des Netzkabels nie am Kabel, sondern bitte immer am Netzstecker.

6. Reinigen Sie das Gerät niemals, oder nehmen Sie keine Instandhaltungsarbeiten vor, ohne vorher den Stecker gezogen zu haben; es genügt nicht, die beiden TemperaturReglerknöpfe auf " " gestellt zu haben, um jeglichen elektrischen Kontakt zu unterbrechen.

7. Berühren Sie nicht die inneren Kühlteile, besonders nicht mit nassen Händen; Sie könnten sich verbrennen oder verletzen. Nehmen Sie niemals frisch entnommene Eiswürfel oder gefrorenes Speiseeis in den Mund, Sie könnten sich durch die sehr starken Temperaturunterschiede verbrennen.

8. Vor der Entsorgung Ihres alten Kühlschranks entfernen Sie das Schloß, soweit vorhanden, um zu verhindern, daß spielende Kinder eingesperrt werden könnten.

9. Reparaturen an Elektrogeräten dürfen nur von Fachkräften ausgeführt werden. Durch unsachgemäße Reparaturen können erhebliche Gefahren für den Benutzer entstehen.

10. Lagern Sie hochprozentigen Alkohol nur dicht verschlossen und stehend, durch austretende Alkoholdämpfe kann Explosionsgefahr bestehen.

11. Vermeiden Sie Beschädigungen an Teilen des Kältemittelkreislaufes, zum Beispiel durch Aufstechen von Kältemittelkanälen mit scharfen Gegenständen usw.

12. Lagern Sie keine Flüssigkeiten in Flaschen oder Dosen, insbesondere mit kohlensäurehaltigen Flüssigkeiten, im Gefrierteil des Gerätes. Ihr Gerät könnte durch platzende Gebinde beschädigt werden.

13. Sollte Ihr Gerät nicht funktionieren oder einen Defekt aufweisen, lesen Sie zuerst das Kapitel “Gibt's ein Problem?”, bevor Sie den technischen Service anrufen; eventuell kann der Fehler so behoben werden. Versuchen Sie nicht, in das Innere der Kombination zu gelangen, um den Defekt zu reparieren.

14. Im Falle einer Beschädigung des Gerätespeisekabels muß dieses zwangsläufig durch unseren Kundendienst ausgewechselt werden, da hierzu Spezialwerkzeuge benötigt werden.

15. Bitte verwenden Sie im Innern des Lagerfachs für Speisen keine Elektrogeräte, die nicht ausdrücklichst von der Herstellerfirma empfohlen wurden.

16. Vor der Entsorgung eines Altgerätes - das ZyklopentaneGas im Isolierschaum, und eventuell R600a - Gas (Isobutan) im Kühlkreis enthält - muss dieses sichergestellt werden, bevor es der Entsorgung zugeführt wird.

Wenden Sie sich hierzu an Ihren Händler oder an die zuständige kommunale Entsorgungsstelle.

Entsorgung Ihres Altgerätes sowie der Verpackung des Neugerätes.

Ältere Kühl- und Gefriergeräte enthalten im Kältekreis und in der Isolation Fluorchlorkohlenwasserstoffe (FCKW). Dieses FCKW kann, wenn es freigesetzt wird, die Ozonschicht der Atmosphäre schädigen. Nehmen Sie deshalb zum Entsorgen des Altgerätes Ihre zuständige kommunale Entsorgungsstelle in Anspruch. Achten Sie bitte darauf, daß die Rohrleitungen Ihres Kältegerätes bis zum Abtransport zu einer sachgerechten und umweltfreundlichen Entsorgung nicht beschädigt werden. In der Bundesrepublik Deutschland können Sie die Verpackung Ihres Neugerätes zur weiteren stofflichen Verwendung Ihrem Händler zurückgeben.

Installationshinweise

Um eine optimale und langfristige Funktion sowie einen möglichst geringen Stromverbrauch zu erzielen, ist es wichtig, das Gerät korrekt zu installieren.

Die Be- und Entlüftung

Der Kompressor sowie der Kondensator strahlen Wärme aus, weshalb sich eine gute Lüftung als notwendig erweist. Das Gerät muß deshalb in einem trockenen Raum aufgestellt werden, in dem eine Öffnung (Fenster oder Balkontür) für den nötigen Luftaustausch sorgt. Achten Sie bitte bei der Installation darauf, die Luftgitter, die eine gute Belüftung des Gerätes ermöglichen, zu verdecken oder zu verstopfen.

Von Hitzequellen fernhalten

Installieren Sie das Gerät in einem Abstand von mind. 60 cm zu Öfen, Boilern, Wärmespendern, Backherden und Kaminen, sowie auch anderen Kühlgeräten und mind. 3cm zur nächsten Wand.

Eben aufstellen

Der Boden muß eben sein; wenn das nicht der Fall ist, können Sie die Lage des Gerätes mit den verstellbaren Vorderfüßen eben regulieren. Sollten Sie sich nicht sicher sein, daß das Gerät gerade steht, oder sollte das Gerät mit einer starken Lärmentwicklung arbeiten, kontrollieren Sie den Stand mit einer Wasserwaage.

Die Erdung

Vor dem Stromanschluß kontrollieren Sie bitte, ob die Voltangaben auf dem Schild links neben dem Gemüsefach den Stromdaten Ihrer Wohnung entsprechen, und ob die Steckdose eine reguläre Erdung aufweist. Fehlt diese Erdung, lehnt der Hersteller jegliche Verantwortung und Gewährleistung ab. Benutzen Sie keine Mehrfachstecker, Adapterstecker oder Verlängerungen.

Ist die Stromleistung ausreichend?

Die Steckdose muß die Höchststromleistung des Gerätes aufnehmen können, die auf dem Schild unten links neben dem Gemüsefach angegeben ist, bzw. auch entsprechend abgesichert sein.

Vor dem Stromanschluß

Warten Sie mind. 3 Stunden, bevor Sie das Gerät an den Stromkreis anschließen; so garantieren Sie ein einwandfreies Funktionieren.

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