Electrolux ERA36433W User Manual [es]

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Fridge-Freezer

Réfrigérateur-congélateur

Frigo-Congelatore

Combinado

ERA36433W

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CONTENTS

Safety information 2
Operation 4
First use 4
Daily use 4
Helpful hints and tips 6

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 instructions 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

Care and cleaning 8
What to do if… 9
Technical data 11
Installation 11
Environmental concerns 14

Subject to change without notice

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

Caution! Keep ventilation openings

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 igni-

tion

– 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

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damage to the cord may cause a short­circuit, 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.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. 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 electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance

1)

without the lamp cover

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 appliances 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.

3)

• 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.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If the appliance is Frost Free.

• 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.

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
Important! 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.

• 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.

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• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi­ble after the installation of the appliance.

•

Connect to potable water supply only.

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,

4)

OPERATION

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise
to a medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Tempera­ture regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as fol­lows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward
lower settings to obtain the minimum
coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward
higher settings to obtain the maximum
coldness.

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

A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chos­en keeping in mind that the temperature in­side the appliance depends on:

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.
Important! If the ambient temperature is

high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest temperatures,
it may run continuously causing frost to
form on the rear wall. In this case the dial
must be set to a higher temperature to
allow automatic defrosting and therefore
reduced energy consumption.

are recyclable.

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
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen and
deep-frozen food for a long time.

4) If a water connection is foreseen.

Important! Do not use detergents or abra­sive powders, as these will damage the fin­ish.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to
change the medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation,
turn the temperature regulator toward high-

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er settings to obtain the maximum cold­ness.

Important! In this condition, the refrigerator
compartment temperature might drop
below 0°C. If this occurs reset the
temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top
compartment.

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.

Important! 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 re-frozen
(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.

Air cooling

The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food
cool quickly and a more uniform tempera­ture in the compartment.
You can switch on the fan by pressing the
switch (1). The green light (2) comes on.

This device allows for rapid cooling of foods
and a more uniform temperature in the
compartment.

Important! Switch on the fan when the
ambient temperature exceeds 25°C.

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.

Important! If the shelf is positioned
horizontally, place only closed bottles.

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2

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.

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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.

the temperature is lower here than in the
rest of the fridge.

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.

FreshZone drawer

TheFreshZonedrawer is suitable for storing
fresh food like fish, meat, seafood, because

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bub­bling sound when the refrigerant is pum-

ped 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

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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.

• When the compressor switches on or
switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of
the temperature regulator. This is correct.

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
temperature 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.
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.

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
retailer;

• 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.

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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.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Important! 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 or a vacuum cleaner. This op­eration will improve the performance of the
appliance and save electricity consumption.

Important! 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

• 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.

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.

Important! 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,

• switch on the cabinet and replace the
frozen foodstuff.

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.

Problem Possible cause Solution

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

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 appliance is not supported
properly.

The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.

frequently.

high.

high.
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.

Important! There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).

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.

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.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The Temperature regulator may

The temperature in the
appliance is too low.

The temperature in the
appliance is too high.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
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.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may

be set incorrectly.
The Temperature regulator may

be set incorrectly.

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.

Set a higher temperature.

Set a higher temperature.

Set a lower 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.

If your appliance is still not working properly
after making the above checks, contact the
After Sales Centre.

Replacing the lamp

1. Disconnect the appliance.

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2

2. Push the movable part to unhook the

lamp cover (1).

3. Remove the lamp cover (2).

4. Replace the lamp with one of the same

power and specifically designed for do­mestic appliances only.

5. Install the lamp cover.

6. Connect the appliance.

7. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp

comes on.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
"Installation".

3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension
Height 1850 mm
Width 595 mm
Depth 658 mm
Rising Time 20 h
Voltage 230 V
Frequency 50 Hz

The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.

INSTALLATION

Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of
the appliance:

Climate

class

SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

Ambient temperature

Location

The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators,
boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air
can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an overhang­ing wall unit, the minimum distance be­tween the top of the cabinet and the wall
unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, how­ever, the appliance should not be posi­tioned below overhanging wall units. Accu­rate levelling is ensured by one or more ad­justable feet at the base of the cabinet.

Warning! It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from the

mains power supply; the plug must
therefore be easily accessible after
installation.

mm

min

100

A

mm

20

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power sup­ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli­ance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.

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The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not ob­served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di­rectives.

Rear spacers

You can find the two spacers in the bag
with documentation.
Do these steps to install the spacers:

1. Release the screw.

2. Engage the spacer below the screw.

3. Turn the spacer to the right position.

4. Tighten again the screws.

2

1

4

Levelling

When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. This can be achieved by two
adjustable feet at the bottom in front.

3

Removing the shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf re­tainers that make it possible to secure the
shelves during transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:

1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of
the arrow (A).

2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it
forward until it is freed (B).

3. Remove the retainers (C).

Door reversibility

Warning! Before carrying out any

operations, remove the plug from the
power socket.

Important! To carry out the following
operations, we suggest that this be made
with another person that will keep a firm
hold on the doors of the appliance during
the operations.

To change the opening direction of the
door, do these steps:

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1. Open the doors. Unscrew the middle
hinge (m2). Remove the plastic spacer
(m1).

m1

m5

m3

m2

m6

m4

2. Remove the doors.

3. Remove the spacer (m6) and move to
the other side of the hinge pivot (m5).

4. Remove using a tool the cover (b1).
Unscrew the lower hinge pivot (b2) and
the spacer (b3) and place them on the
opposite side.

5. Re-insert the cover (b1) on the opposite
side.

b1

b2

b3

6. Remove the stoppers (1) and move to
the other side of the doors.

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7. Unscrew the upper hinge pivot (t1) and
screw it on the opposite side.

8. Remove the left-hand cover pin of the
middle hinge (m3,m4) and move to the
other side.

9. Fit the pin of the middle hinge (m5) into
the left-hand hole of the lower door.

10. Re-insert the lower door on the lower
hinge pivot (b2).

11. Fit the upper door on the upper hinge
pivot (t1).

12. Re-insert the upper door on the middle
hinge pivot (m5) slightly tilting both
doors.

13. Re-screw the middle hinge (m2). Do
not forget the plastic spacer (m1) inser­ted under the middle hinge. Make sure
that the edges of the doors run parallel
to the side edge of the appliance.

14. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for
at least four hours and then connect it
to the power socket.

Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

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• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabi­net.

• The door opens and closes correctly.

If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to
the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural
fitting of the gasket.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative

In case you do not want to carry out the
above mentioned operations, contact the
nearest After Sales Service Force. The After
Sales Service specialist will carry out the re­versibility of the doors at your cost.

consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

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SOMMAIRE

Consignes de sécurité 15
Fonctionnement 19
Première utilisation 19
Utilisation quotidienne 20
Conseils utiles 22
Entretien et nettoyage 24

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

Pour votre sécurité et garantir une utilisation
correcte de l'appareil, lisez attentivement
cette notice, y compris les conseils et aver­tissements, avant d'installer et d'utiliser
l'appareil pour la première fois. Pour éviter
toute erreur ou accident, veillez à ce que
toute personne qui utilise l'appareil connais­se bien son fonctionnement et ses fonc­tions de sécurité. Conservez cette notice
avec l'appareil. Si l'appareil doit être vendu
ou cédé à une autre personne, veillez à re­mettre cette notice au nouveau propriétaire,
afin qu'il puisse se familiariser avec son
fonctionnement et sa sécurité.
Pour la sécurité des personnes et des
biens, conservez et respectez les consi­gnes de sécurité figurant dans cette notice.
Le fabricant décline toute responsabilité en
cas de dommages dus au non-respect de
ces instructions.
Lors de sa fabrication, cet appareil a été
construit selon des normes, directives et/ou
décrets pour une utilisation sur le territoire
français.

Pour la sécurité des biens et des per­sonnes ainsi que pour le respect de
l'environnement, vous devez d'abord li­re attentivement les préconisations sui­vantes avant toute utilisation de votre
appareil.

Attention Pour éviter tout risque de

détérioration de l'appareil, transportez­le dans sa position d'utilisation muni de
ses cales de transport (selon le
modèle). Au déballage de celui-ci, et
pour empêcher des risques d'asphyxie

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En cas d'anomalie de fonctionnement 25
Caractéristiques techniques 27
En cas d'anomalie de fonctionnement 27
En matière de sauvegarde de
l'environnement 31

Sous réserve de modifications

et corporel, tenez les matériaux
d'emballage hors de portée des
enfants.

Attention Pour éviter tout risque
(mobilier, immobilier, corporel,...),
l'installation, les raccordements (eau,
gaz, électricité, évacuation selon
modèle), la mise en service et la
maintenance de votre appareil doivent
être effectuées par un professionnel
qualifié.

Attention Votre appareil a été conçu
pour être utilisé par des adultes. Il est
destiné à un usage domestique normal.
Ne l'utilisez pas à des fins
commerciales ou industrielles ou pour
d'autres buts que ceux pour lesquels il
a été conçu. Vous éviterez ainsi des
risques matériel et corporel.

Attention Débranchez l'appareil avant
toute opération de nettoyage manuel.
N'utilisez que des produits du
commerce non corrosifs ou non
inflammables. Toute projection d'eau
ou de vapeur est proscrite pour écarter
le risque d'électrocution.

Attention Si votre appareil est équipé
d'un éclairage, débranchez l'appareil
avant de procéder au changement de
l'ampoule (ou du néon, etc.) pour éviter
de s'électrocuter.

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Attention Afin d'empêcher des risques

d'explosion ou d'incendie, ne placez
pas de produits inflammables ou
d'éléments imbibés de produits
inflammables à l'intérieur, à proximité
ou sur l'appareil.

Attention Lors de la mise au rebut de
votre appareil, et pour écarter tout
risque corporel, mettez hors d'usage
ce qui pourrait présenter un danger :
coupez le câble d'alimentation au ras
de l'appareil. Informez-vous auprès des
services de votre commune des
endroits autorisés pour la mise au
rebut de l'appareil.

Attention Respectez la chaîne de froid
dès l'acquisition d'un aliment jusqu'à
sa consommation pour exclure le
risque d'intoxication alimentaire.

Veuillez maintenant lire attentive­ment cette notice pour une utilisa­tion optimale de votre appareil.

Sécurité des enfants et des personnes
vulnérables

• Cet appareil n'est pas destiné à être utili­sé par des enfants ou des personnes
dont les capacités physiques, sensoriel­les ou mentales, ou le manque d'expé­rience et de connaissance les empêchent
d'utiliser l'appareil sans risque lorsqu'ils
sont sans surveillance ou en l'absence
d'instruction d'une personne responsable
qui puisse leur assurer une utilisation de
l'appareil sans danger.
Empêchez les enfants de jouer avec l'ap­pareil.

• Ne laissez pas les différents emballages à
portée des enfants. Ils pourraient s'as­phyxier.

• Si l'appareil doit être mis au rebut, veillez
à couper le câble d'alimentation électri­que au ras de l'appareil pour éviter les
risques d'électrocution. Démontez la por­te pour éviter que des enfants ne restent
enfermés à l'intérieur.

• Cet appareil est muni de fermetures ma­gnétiques. S'il remplace un appareil équi­pé d'une fermeture à ressort, nous vous
conseillons de rendre celle-ci inutilisable
avant de vous en débarrasser. Ceci afin
d'éviter aux enfants de s'enfermer dans

l'appareil et de mettre ainsi leur vie en
danger.

Mesures générales de sécurité

Attention Veillez à ce que les orifices

de ventilation ne soient pas obstrués.

• Cet appareil est destiné uniquement à la
conservation d’aliments et/ou de bois­sons dans le cadre d’un usage domesti­que normal, tel que celui décrit dans la
présente notice.

• N'utilisez pas d'appareils électriques,
d'agents chimiques ou tout autre systè­me artificiel pour accélérer le processus
de dégivrage.

• N’utilisez pas d'autres appareils électri­ques (par exemple, sorbetières) à l'inté­rieur d’appareils réfrigérants sauf s’ils
sont homologués pour cet usage par leur
fabricant.

• Faites très attention lorsque vous dépla­cez l'appareil afin de ne pas endomma­ger des parties du circuit de refroidisse­ment et ainsi d'éviter des risques de fuite.

• Le circuit de refroidissement de l’appareil
contient de l’isobutane (R600a), un gaz
naturel offrant un haut niveau de compa­tibilité avec l’environnement mais qui est
néanmoins inflammable.
Pendant le transport et l'installation de
l’appareil, assurez-vous qu'aucune pièce
du circuit de refroidissement n'est en­dommagée.
Si tel est le cas :
– Évitez les flammes vives (briquet) et

tout autre allumage (étincelles).

– Aérez soigneusement la pièce où se

trouve l'appareil.

• Ne modifiez pas les spécifications de
l'appareil. Un cordon d'alimentation en­dommagé peut être la cause de courts­circuits, d'incendies et/ou de décharges
électriques.

Avertissement Les éventuelles répa­rations ou interventions sur votre appa­reil, ainsi que le remplacement du câble
d'alimentation, ne doivent être effec­tuées que par un professionnel qualifié.

1. L'appareil ne doit pas être raccordé à

l'aide d'un prolongateur, d'une prise
multiple ou d'un raccordement multi­ple (risque d'incendie).

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2. Assurez-vous que la prise n'est pas
écrasée ou endommagée par l'arrière
de l'appareil. Une prise de courant
endommagée peut surchauffer et
provoquer un incendie.

3. Vérifiez que la prise murale reste ac­cessible une fois que l'installation est
terminée.

4. Ne débranchez pas l'appareil en tirant
sur le câble, particulièrement lorsque
l'appareil est tiré de son logement.

5. Si la fiche du cordon d'alimentation
est desserrée, ne la branchez pas
dans la prise murale. Risque d'élec­trocution ou d'incendie !

6. N'utilisez pas l'appareil si le diffuseur
de l'ampoule d'éclairage n'est pas

5)

présent

pour l'éclairage intérieur.

• Cet appareil est lourd. Faites attention en
le déplaçant.

• Ne touchez pas avec les mains humides
les surfaces givrées et les produits con­gelés (risque de brûlure et d'arrachement
de la peau).

• Évitez une exposition prolongée de l'ap­pareil aux rayons solaires.

•

Ampoules

6)

utilisées dans cet appareil
sont des ampoules spéciales dédiées
uniquement à un usage avec des appa­reils ménagers. Elles ne conviennent pas
à l'éclairage des pièces d'une habitation.

Utilisation quotidienne

• Ne posez pas d'éléments chauds sur les
parties en plastique de l'appareil.

• Ne stockez pas de gaz ou de liquides in­flammables dans l'appareil (risque d'ex­plosion).

• Ne placez pas d'aliments directement
contre la sortie d'air sur la paroi arrière de

l'appareil.

7)

• Un produit décongelé ne doit jamais être
recongelé.

• Conservez les aliments emballés confor­mément aux instructions de leur fabri­cant.

• Respectez scrupuleusement les conseils
de conservation donnés par le fabricant

5) Si le diffuseur est prévu.

6) Si l'ampoule est prévue.

7) Si l'appareil est sans givre.

8) Chaîne de froid: maintien sans rupture de la température requise d'un produit, depuis sa préparation et son condi-

tionnement jusqu'à son utilisation par le consommateur

de l'appareil. Consultez les instructions
respectives.

• Ne mettez pas de bouteilles ni de boîtes
de boissons gazeuses dans le comparti­ment congélateur, car la pression se for­mant à l'intérieur du contenant pourrait le
faire éclater et endommager ainsi l'appa­reil.

• Ne consommez pas certains produits tels
que les bâtonnets glacés dès leur sortie
de l'appareil, car ils peuvent provoquer
des brûlures.

Stockage des denrées dans les
réfrigérateurs et règles d'hygiène

La consommation croissante de plats pré­parés et d'autres aliments fragiles, sensi­bles en particulier au non-respect de la

8)

chaîne de froid

rend nécessaire une meil­leure maîtrise de la température de trans­port et de stockage de ces produits.
A la maison, le bon usage du réfrigérateur
et le respect de règles d'hygiène rigoureu­ses contribuent de façon significative et effi­cace à l'amélioration de la conservation des
aliments.

Conservation des aliments / Maîtrise
des températures

Stockez les aliments selon leur nature dans
la zone appropriée:

• Zone tempérée:Boissons, œufs, beurre,

sauces industrielles et préparées, froma­ges à pâtes cuites, fruits et légumes frais.

• Zone fraîche:Produits laitiers, desserts

lactés, matières grasses, fromages frais.

• Zone la plus froide: Viandes, volailles,

poissons, charcuteries, plats préparés,
salades composées, préparations et pâ­tisseries à base d'œufs ou de crème, pâ­tes fraîches, pâte à tarte, pizza / quiches,
produits frais et fromages au lait cru, lé­gumes prêts à l'emploi vendus sous sa­chet plastique et plus généralement, tout
produit frais dont la date limite de con­sommation (DLC) est associée à une
température de conservation inférieure

ou égale à +4°C.
L'observation des conseils suivants est de
nature à éviter la contamination croisée et à

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prévenir une mauvaise conservation des ali­ments:

• Emballer systématiquement les produits
pour éviter que les denrées ne se conta­minent mutuellement.

• Se laver les mains avant de toucher les
aliments et plusieurs fois pendant la pré­paration du repas si celle-ci implique des
manipulations successives de produits
différents, et après, bien sûr, au moment
de passer à table comme les règles d'hy­giène l'imposent.

• Ne pas réutiliser des ustensiles ayant dé­jà servi (cuillère en bois, planche à dé­couper sans les avoir bien nettoyés au
préalable).

• Attendre le refroidissement complet des
préparations avant de les stocker (exem­ple : soupe).

• Limiter le nombre d'ouvertures de la por­te et, en tout état de cause , ne pas la
laisser ouverte trop longtemps pour éviter
une remontée en température du réfrigé­rateur.

• Disposer les aliments de telle sorte que
l'air puisse circuler librement tout autour.

Il convient de vérifier régulièrement que la
température, notamment celle de la zone la
plus froide, est correcte et le cas échéant,
d'ajuster le dispositif de réglage de tempé­rature en conséquence comme indiqué (pa­ge Utilisation)
Mesure de la températureLa mesure de
la température dans une zone (sur une clay­ette, par exemple) peut se faire au moyen
d'un thermomètre placé, dès le départ,
dans un récipient rempli d'eau (verre). Pour
avoir une représentation fidèle de la réalité,
lisez la température sans manipulation des
commandes ni ouverture de porte.

Respect des règles d'hygiène

• Nettoyez fréquemment l'intérieur du réfri­gérateur en utilisant un produit d'entre­tien doux sans effet oxydant sur les par­ties métalliques, puis rincer avec de l'eau
additionnée de jus de citron, de vinaigre
blanc ou avec tout produit désinfectant
adapté au réfrigérateur.

• Retirez les suremballages du commerce
avant de placer les aliments dans le réfri­gérateur (par exemple suremballages des
packs de yaourts).

• Couvrez les aliments.

9) Si un branchement sur le réseau d'eau est prévu.

• Consultez la notice d'utilisation de l'ap­pareil en toutes circonstances et en parti­culier pour les conseils d'entretien.

Entretien et nettoyage

• Avant toute opération d'entretien, mettez
l'appareil hors tension et débranchez-le
de la prise de courant.

• N'utilisez pas d'objets métalliques pour
nettoyer l'appareil.

• N'utilisez pas d'objet tranchant pour grat­ter la couche de givre. Utilisez une spatu­le en plastique.

• Contrôlez régulièrement l'orifice d'éva­cuation de l'eau de dégivrage dans le
compartiment réfrigérateur. Nettoyez-le,
si besoin. Si l'orifice est bouché, l'eau
s'écoulera en bas de l'appareil.

Installation
Important Avant de procéder au

branchement électrique, respectez
scrupuleusement les instructions fournies
dans cette notice.

• Déballez l'appareil et vérifiez qu'il n'est
pas endommagé. Ne branchez pas l'ap­pareil s'il est endommagé. Signalez im­médiatement au revendeur de l'appareil
les dommages constatés. Dans ce cas,
gardez l'emballage.

• Il est conseillé d'attendre au moins quatre
heures avant de brancher l'appareil pour
que le circuit frigorifique soit stabilisé.

• Veillez à ce que l'air circule librement au­tour de l'appareil pour éviter qu'il ne sur­chauffe. Pour assurer une ventilation suf­fisante, respectez les instructions de la
notice (chapitre Installation).

• Placez l'appareil dos au mur pour éviter
tout contact avec le compresseur et le
condenseur (risque de brûlure).

• Placez de préférence votre appareil loin
d'une source de chaleur (chauffage, cuis­son ou rayons solaires trop intenses).

• Assurez-vous que la prise murale reste
accessible après l'installation de l'appa­reil.

• Branchez à l'alimentation en eau potable
uniquement.

9)

Maintenance

• Les branchements électriques nécessai­res à l'entretien de l'appareil doivent être