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Contents
Safety information
Electrical Connection
Product Features
Preparation for use
Functions
Instructions for food storage
Tips for special needs
Maintenance and cleaning
Simple fault analysis and elimination
Certifications
Scrapping old appliances
Conformity
Energy Saving
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before using your refrigerator, please carefully
read this instruction manual in order to maximize
its performance. Store all documentation for
subsequent use or for other owners. This product
is intended solely for household use or similar
applications such as:
- the kitchen area for personnel in shops,
offices and other working environments
- on farms, by clientele of hotels, motels and
other environments of a residential type
- at bed and breakfasts (B & B)
- for catering services and similar
applications not for retail sale.
This appliance must be used only for purposes of
storage of food, any other use is considered
dangerous and the manufacturer will not be
responsible for any omissions. Also, it is
recommended that you take note of the
warranty conditions.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the operating and installation
instructions carefully!
They contain important information on how to
install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to
comply with the instructions and warnings.
Retain all documents for subsequent use or for
the next owner.
• Do not connect the
appliance to the electricity
supply until all packing and
transit protectors have
been removed. Keep
children away from
packaging and its parts.
• Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic
film!
• Leave to stand for at least
4 hours before switching
on the product, to allow
compressor oil to settle if
transported horizontally.
• Make sure there is no
transport damage.
• Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
• Maintain the ventilation
openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in
structure, free of
obstruction.
• Never use water to wash
the compressor position,
wipe it with a dry cloth
thoroughly after cleaning
to prevent rust.
• Handle the appliance
always with at least two
persons because it is
heavy.
• Install and level the
appliance in an area
suitable for its size and
use.
• Make sure that the
electrical information on
the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If it
does not, contact an
electrician.
• The appliance is operated
by a 220-240 VAC/50 Hz
power supply. Abnormal
voltage fluctuation may
cause the appliance to fail
to start, or damage to the
temperature control or
compressor, or there may
be an abnormal noise
when operating. In such
case, an automatic
regulator shall be
mounted.
• Only for UK: The
appliance’s power cable is
fitted with 3-cord
(grounding) plug that fits a
standard 3-cord (grounded)
socket. Never cut off or
dismount the third pin
(grounding). After the appliance is installed, the
plug should be accessible.
• Make sure that mains
cable is not caught under
the appliance during and
after carrying/moving the
appliance, to avoid the
mains cable becoming cut
or damaged. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Do not install the
appliance in humid, oily or
dusty places, nor expose it
to direct sunlight and to
water.
• Do not install the
appliance near heaters or
inflammable materials.
• FOR appliances with a
freezer compartment: if
there is a power failure do
not open the lid. Frozen
food should not be
affected if the failure lasts
for less than the hours
indicated on the rating
label (Temperature rise
time). If the failure is
longer, then the food
should be checked and
eaten immediately or
cooked and then refrozen.
• If you find that the lid of
the appliance is difficult to
open just after you have
closed it, don’t worry. This
is due to the pressure
difference which will
equalize and allow the lid
to be opened normally
after a few minutes.
• Do not store medicines,
bacteria or chemical
agents in the appliance.
This appliance is a
household appliance, it is
not recommended to store
materials that require
strict temperatures.
• Do not excessively pull or
fold the power cord or
touch the plug with wet
hands.
• Do not store products
which contain flammable
propellant (e.g. spray cans)
or explosive substances in
the appliance. Risk of
explosion!
• Do not place unstable
articles (heavy objects,
containers filled with
water) on top of the
refrigerator, to ovoid
personal injury caused by
falling or electric shock
caused by contact with
water.
• Do not use electrical
appliances inside the food
storage compartments,
unless they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not touch internal
cooling elements,
especially with wet hands,
to avoid cracks or injuries.
• At risk here are children,
people who have limited
physical, mental or sensory
abilities, as well as people
who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe
operation of the appliance.
• Check that children and
vulnerable people have
understood the hazards. A
person responsible for
safety must supervise or
instruct children and
vulnerable people who are
using the appliance. Only
children aged 8 years and
above may use the
appliance.
• Children should not play
with the appliance.
• Children aged from 3 to 8
years are allowed to load
and unload this appliance.
• FOR appliances with a
freezer compartment: do
not store bottled or
canned liquids (especially
carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may
burst!
• FOR appliances with a
freezer compartment:
never put frozen food
straight from the freezer
compartment in your
mouth. Risk of
low-temperature burns!
• Keep plastic parts and the
door seal free of oil and
grease. Otherwise, plastic
parts and the door seal will
become porous.
• Before performing any
operation, unplug the
power cord from the
power socket.
• Do not use mechanical
devices or other means to