User manualFridge Freezer
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2Contents
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
Children and vulnerable people safety 3
General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5
CONTROL PANEL 5
Switching on 6
Switching off 6
Temperature regulation 6
COOLMATIC function 6
Holiday function 6
FROSTMATIC function 7
High temperature alarm 7
FIRST USE 7
Cleaning the interior 7
DAILY USE 7
Storage of frozen food 7
Thawing 8
Movable shelves 8
Bottle rack 8
MAXIBOX drawer 9
Positioning the door shelves 9
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
10
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 10
Normal Operating Sounds 10
Hints for energy saving 10
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 10
Hints for refrigeration 10
Hints for freezing 11
Hints for storage of frozen food 11
CARE AND CLEANING 11
Periodic cleaning 11
Defrosting of the refrigerator 12
Defrosting the freezer 12
WHAT TO DO IF… 13
Replacing the lamp 15
Closing the door 15
TECHNICAL DATA 15
INSTALLATION 15
Positioning 15
Location 16
Electrical connection 16
Rear spacers 17
Levelling 17
Removing the shelf holders 18
Door reversibility 18
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 20
Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using
the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instruc-
Safety information
tions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• 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.
General safety
WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household
as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage
to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.
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1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
4Safety information
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appli-
ance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire.
6.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover
1)
of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
2)
used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household ap-
pliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
•
Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
3)
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it.
In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil
to flow back in the compressor.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
Control panel5
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
4)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.
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. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local
authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol
12 Freezer temperature indicator
13 Freezer temperature regulator, - button
14 Alarm reset button
15 Alarm indicator
Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.
2. Set ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. The alarm indicator light flashes since the temperature is reached.
The acoustic alarm sounds.
4. Press the alarm reset button to reset the alarm.
Switching off
To switch the entire appliance off:
1. Set ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge and of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the temperature regulator button. The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:
• +5 °C in the fridge
• -18 °C in the freezer.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any
fault in the appliance.
COOLMATIC function
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches on.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A temperature of +2°C is automatically selected.
The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday period (e.g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell.
The fridge compartment must be empty when the holiday function is on.
To activate the function:
1. press continuously the temperature regulator (+ button) until the letter "H" (Holiday)
appears on the temperature indicator. The Holiday function sets the temperature approx +15°C. The refrigerator is in the energy-saving mode.
To deactivate the function:
1. set the required temperature by pressing the fridge temperature regulator.
FROSTMATIC function
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches on.
The FROSTMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 52 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches off.
High temperature alarm
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm indicator light will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
Push the alarm reset button to stop the buzzer sound, while the alarm indicator light will
continue to flash.
The buzzer will stop automatically when the temperature has returned to normal while the
alarm indicator light will continue to flash.
Press the alarm reset button. The alarm indicator light goes out and at the same time the
freezer temperature indicator show for about 5 seconds the warmest temperature reached
in the freezer compartment.
First use
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FIRST USE
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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
8Daily use
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.
If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only
closed bottles.
This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and
be placed on the next higher level.
MAXIBOX drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can be
placed in different positions to allow for the subdivision best suited to personal needs.
There is a grille (if foreseen) on the bottom of the
drawer to separate the fruit and vegetables from
any humidity that may form on the bottom surface.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of
the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.
Daily use9
10Helpful hints and tips
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent
their accidental removal or falling out. At the time
of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point,
remove the basket by tilting its front upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the
front of the basket to insert it into the freezer.
Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position.
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing. This is correct.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a
whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous
physical phenomenon. This is correct.
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Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tempera-
ture and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Care and cleaning
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a
rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.
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Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retail-
er;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
12Care and cleaning
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity
consumption.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:
• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance
• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place
• remove the freezer drawers
What to do if…13
• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers.
Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls
with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.
• Loosen the drainage channel from its resting
position, push it in according to the illustration
and place it in the bottom freezer drawer
where water can collect
• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to
thaw. Use a wood or a plastic scraper
• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the
cabinet dry, then put the drainage channel
back in place.
• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen foodstuff.
It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the thermostatic control for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing temperature
as soon as possible.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
WHAT TO DO IF…
CAUTION!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in
this manual.
There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisy.
The compressor operates
continually.
The door is not closed correctly.Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The product temperature is too
The room temperature is too
The appliance is not supported
properly.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
frequently.
high.
high.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on
the floor).
Set a warmer temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
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ProblemPossible causeSolution
The FROSTMATIC function is
The COOLMATIC function is
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
Water flows into the refrigerator.
Products prevent that water
Water flows on the
ground.
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door is not closed correctly.Refer to "Closing the door".
The Temperature regulator may
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The product temperature is too
Many products are stored at the
The temperature in the
refrigeration is too high.
The temperature in the
freezer is too high.
The appliance does not
operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work.
switched on.
switched on.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.
The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
flows into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
Products are not wrapped properly.
be set incorrectly.
The door is not closed correctly.Refer to "Closing the door".
high.
same time.
There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.
Products are too near to each
other.
The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The lamp is in stand-by.Close and open the door.
Refer to "FROSTMATIC function".
Refer to "COOLMATIC function".
This is correct.
Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.
Wrap the products better.
Set a higher temperature.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Store less products at the same
time.
Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
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