Corbero FC1801I User Manual

REFRIGERADORCONGELADOR FRIDGE-FREEZER FC 1801 I

LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 284-05

WARNINGS

GB

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

■This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

■It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.

■Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

■Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.

■This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

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

Service / Repair

■Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

■This appliance should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

■Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.

Use

■The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

■Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

■Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

■The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this

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would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice.

Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions.

■Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

Installation

■There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.

■Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall.

■If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow tlõe oil to flow back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

■This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used

on this appliance marked with the symbol

are recyclable.

Printed on recycled paper

					CONTENTS			GB
	Installation				13	■	Fresh food refrigeration	18
	■		Positioning		13	■	Movable shelves	18
	■		Cleaning the interior		13	■	Positioning the door shelves	19
	■		Instructions for totally built-in		14	■	Defrosting	19
			appliances			Maintenance		20
			Electrical connection		16
	■					■	Periodic cleaning	20
	Technical specification				16
						■	Periods of non use	20
	Use				17
						■	Replacing the interior light bulb	20
	■		Starting		17	Defective operation		20
	■		Quick-freezing		17
	■		Warning light		17
	■		Freezing fresh food		17
	■ Storage of frozen food				18
	■		Thawing		18
	■		Ice-cube production		18
	■		Temperature regulation		18
					INSTALLATION			GB

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

For building into kitchen units follow the special “ Building-in” instructions given.

Important

It is essential that the appliance be connected to an efficient earth tap. For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not earthed, have the appliance connected to a separate earth wire by a qualified electrician in accordance with existing safety regulations.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with EEC directive number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent mod)fications;

-89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

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