ELECTROLUX SC918445I User Manual

SANTO C 9 18 44-5i

User manual Fridge-Freezer
Notice d'utilisation Réfrigérateur-

congélateur
Benutzerinformation Kühl-/Gefrierschrank
Istruzioni per l’uso Frigorifero-Congelatore

Contents

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Safety information 2

Children and vulnerable people safety

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General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5

Control panel 5

Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature regulation 5
Fast Freezing function 6

First use 6

Cleaning the interior 6

Daily use 6

Freezing fresh food 6
Storage of frozen food 6
Freezing Calendar 7
Thawing 7
Ice-cube production 7
Cold accumulators 7
Movable shelves 8
Positioning the door shelves 8

Positioning the door half shelf 8
Humidity control 9

Helpful hints and tips 9

Hints for energy saving 9
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 9
Hints for refrigeration 9
Hints for freezing 9
Hints for storage of frozen food 10

Care and cleaning 10

Periodic cleaning 10
Defrosting of the refrigerator 11
Defrosting the freezer 11
Periods of non-operation 12

What to do if… 12

Replacing the lamp 14
Closing the door 14

Technical data 14
Installation 14

Positioning 14
Electrical connection 15
Ventilation requirements 15

Environmental concerns 15

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 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.

Safety information

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

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 ap-

pliance, 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.

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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.

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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 without the lamp cover

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

• 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.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

2) If the appliance is Frost Free

3) If a water connection is foreseen

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Control panel

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

Control panel

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are recyclable.

1 Pilot light
2 Fast Freezing light
3 Fast Freezing switch
4 Temperature regulator

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature setting regulator clockwise to a medium setting.
The pilot light will light up.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.
The pilot light will switch off.

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.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

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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.

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.

Fast Freezing function

You can activate the Fast Freezing function by pressing the Fast Freezing switch.
The Fast Freezing light will light up.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing Fast Freezing switch.
The Fast Freezing light will switch off.

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

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours before placing
the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the top compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate , a label located on the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

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.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance
and place food on cooling shelves to obtain the best performance.

Daily use

WARNING!

Make sure that foods do not exceed the load limit stated on the side of the upper section
(where applicable)

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer that 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).

Freezing Calendar

The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the
quality of the foods and treating before freezing.

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.

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Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these
trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Cold accumulators

One or more cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of
time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown.

Daily use

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Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi­tioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can
lie over the rear ones.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.

Positioning the door half shelf

The door half shelf can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follow:

1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf up-

wards and out of the holders in the door

2. remove the retaining bracket out of the

guide under the shelf

3. Reverse the above operation to insert the

half shelf at a different height.

Helpful hints and tips

Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits
(adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which
makes it possible to regulate the temperature in
the vegetable drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in the
fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for
longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air moisture
content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.

Helpful hints and tips

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.

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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:

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• 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.

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.

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.

Care and cleaning

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.

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.

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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.

About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature regulator toward higher settings ,
in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.

To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

place.

CAUTION!

Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

What to do if…

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3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic

scraper in the appropriate seating at the
bottom centre, placing a basin under­neath to collect the defrost water

In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer com­partment. In addition, remove pieces of ice
that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for
future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. After two or three hours, reload the pre-

viously removed food into the compartment.

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.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

•

disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

• remove all food

•

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

defrost

4)

and clean the appliance and all accessories

What to do if…

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.

4) If foreseen.

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

What to do if…

Problem Possible cause Solution

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".

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.

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
refrigerator is too high.

The temperature in the
freezer is too high.

to the mains socket correctly.

There is no voltage in the mains
socket.

The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The temperature is not set cor­rectly.

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.

The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.

The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.

high.

same time.
There is no cold air circulation in

the appliance.
Products are too near to each

other.

Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.

Connect a different electrical ap­pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.

Set a higher 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.

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.

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Technical data

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Problem Possible cause Solution

There is too much frost.

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

Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly.

Set a higher temperature.

set correctly.

Replacing the lamp

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Press on the rear hook and at the same

time slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow.

3. Replace the lamp with one of the same

power (the maximum power is shown on
the lamp cover).

4. Install the lamp cover by sliding it into its

original position.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Open the door. Make sure that the light

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 of the recess
Height 1780 mm
Width 560 mm
Depth 550 mm
Rising Time 24 h

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

Installation

Positioning

WARNING!

If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the door, you must ensure
that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside.

Environmental concerns

The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation.

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 Ambient temperature

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

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

Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi­cient.

50 mm

min.
200 cm

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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 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.

min.
200 cm

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Sommaire

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Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi l’un de nos produits de qualité.

Afin de garantir une performance optimale et constante de votre appareil, veuillez
lire attentivement cette notice d'utilisation. Il vous permettra d’utiliser
correctement et efficacement toutes les fonctions de l’appareil. Nous vous
recommandons de conserver cette notice à proximité pour une utilisation rapide et
optimale. Si l'appareil devez être vendu ou cédé à une autre personne, assurez-vous
que la notice d'utilisation l'accompagne.

Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup de plaisir avec votre nouvel appareil.

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Consignes de sécurité 16

Sécurité des enfants et des personnes
vulnérables 17
Sécurité générale 17
Utilisation quotidienne 18
Entretien et nettoyage 18
Installation 18
Maintenance 19

Bandeau de commande 19

Mise en fonctionnement 20
Mise à l'arrêt 20
Réglage de la température 20
Fonction Congélation rapide 20

Première utilisation 20

Nettoyage intérieur 20

Utilisation quotidienne 21

Congélation de denrées fraîches 21
Conservation des aliments congelés 21
Guide de congélation 21
La décongélation 22
Fabrication de glaçons 22
Accumulateurs de froid 22
Clayettes amovibles 22
Emplacement des balconnets de la porte

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Emplacement du demi-balconnet 22

Contrôle de l'humidité 23

Conseils utiles 23

Conseils pour l'économie d'énergie 23
Conseils pour la réfrigération de denrées
fraîches 23
Conseils pour la réfrigération 24
Conseils pour la congélation 24
Conseils pour la conservation des produits
surgelés et congelés du commerce 24

Entretien et nettoyage 25

Nettoyage périodique 25
Dégivrage du réfrigérateur 25
Dégivrage du congélateur 26
En cas d'absence prolongée ou de non­utilisation 27

En cas d'anomalie de fonctionnement 27

Remplacement de l'ampoule 29
Fermeture de la porte 29

Caractéristiques techniques 29
Installation 30

Emplacement 30
Branchement électrique 30
Ventilation 30

En matière de sauvegarde de l'environnement

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Sous réserve de modifications

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

Consignes de sécurité

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.

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.

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Sécurité générale

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 de dispositifs mécaniques ou autres moyens artificiels pour accélérer le
dégivrage de l'appareil.

• 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.

• N'endommagez pas le circuit de refroidissement.

• 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 et les sources d'ignition
– aérez soigneusement la pièce où se trouve l'appareil

• Il est dangereux de modifier les caractéristiques de l'appareil ou l'appareil. Un cordon
d'alimentation endommagé peut être la cause de courts-circuits, d'incendies et/ou de
décharges électriques.

Consignes de sécurité

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AVERTISSEMENT

Les composants électriques (cordon d'alimentation, prise, compresseur) doivent être rem­placés par un technicien d'entretien agréé ou par un électricien spécialisé.

1. Ne branchez pas le cordon d'alimentation à une rallonge.

2. Assurez-vous que la prise n'est pas écrasée ou endommagée par l'arrière de l'appareil.

Une prise de courant endommagée peut s'échauffer et provoquer un incendie.

3. Assurez-vous de pouvoir accéder à la prise secteur de l'appareil.

4. Ne tirez pas sur le cordon d'alimentation.

5. Si la fiche du cordon d'alimentation est desserrée, ne la branchez pas sur 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 présent
pour l'éclairage intérieur.

• Cet appareil est lourd. Faites attention lors de son déplacement.

• Ne touchez pas les produits congelés sortant du congélateur avec les mains humides car
ceci peut provoquer des abrasions ou des brûlures cutanées.

• Évitez les expositions prolongées de l'appareil aux rayons solaires.

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.

6)

• 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 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.

5)

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

Avant de procéder au branchement électrique, respectez scrupuleusement les instructions
fournies dans cette notice.

5) Si le diffuseur est prévu

6) Si l'appareil est sans givre

Bandeau de commande

• 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.

7)

Maintenance

• Les branchements électriques nécessaires à l'entretien de l'appareil doivent être réalisés
par un électricien qualifié ou une personne compétente.

• Cet appareil ne doit être entretenu et réparé que par un Service après-vente autorisé,
exclusivement avec des pièces d'origine.

Protection de l'environnement

Le système frigorifique et l'isolation de votre appareil ne contiennent pas de C.F.C. contri­buant ainsi à préserver l'environnement. L'appareil ne doit pas être mis au rebut avec les
ordures ménagères et les déchets urbains. La mousse d'isolation contient des gaz inflam­mables : l'appareil sera mis au rebut conformément aux règlements applicables disponibles
auprès des autorités locales. Veillez à ne pas détériorer les circuits frigorifiques, notamment
au niveau du condenseur. Les matériaux utilisés dans cet appareil identifiés par le symbole

sont recyclables.

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Bandeau de commande

1 2 3 4

1 Voyant
2 Voyant de congélation rapide
3 Touche de congélation rapide
4 Dispositif de réglage de température

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

Première utilisation

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Mise en fonctionnement

Branchez l'appareil à une prise murale.
Tournez le bouton du thermostat dans le sens horaire sur une position moyenne.
Le voyant s'allume.

Mise à l'arrêt

Pour mettre l'appareil à l'arrêt, tournez le bouton du thermostat sur la position "0".
Le voyant s'éteint.

Réglage de la température

La température est réglée automatiquement.
Pour utiliser l'appareil, procédez comme suit :

• tournez le bouton du thermostat vers les valeurs basses pour obtenir un réglage de froid
minimum.

• tournez le bouton du thermostat vers les valeurs élevées pour obtenir un réglage de froid
maximum.

Le réglage sur une valeur moyenne est le plus indiqué.

Toutefois, le réglage doit être choisi en tenant compte du fait que la température à l'intérieur
de l'appareil dépend de plusieurs facteurs :

• la température ambiante

• la fréquence d'ouverture de la porte

• la quantité de denrées stockées

• l'emplacement de l'appareil.

Si le thermostat est réglé sur la position de froid maximum, lorsque la température ambiante
est élevée ou lorsque l'appareil est plein, il est possible que le compresseur fonctionne en
régime continu. Dans ce cas, il y a un risque de formation excessive de givre sur la paroi
postérieure, à l'intérieur de l'appareil. Pour éviter ce phénomène, placez le thermostat sur
une température plus élevée de façon à permettre un dégivrage automatique et, par con­séquent, des économies de courant.

Fonction Congélation rapide

Pour activer la fonction Congélation rapide, appuyez sur la touche Congélation rapide.
Le voyant correspondant s'allume.
Il est possible de désactiver cette fonction à n'importe quel moment en appuyant sur la
touche Congélation rapide.
Le voyant de congélation rapide s'éteint.

Première utilisation

Nettoyage intérieur

Avant d'utiliser l'appareil pour la première fois, nettoyez l'intérieur et tous les accessoires
internes avec de l'eau tiède savonneuse pour supprimer l'odeur caractéristique du "neuf"
puis séchez soigneusement.