User manual
Fridge-Freezer
FBB7294
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 usin g 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 i s 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.
Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
What to do if… _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
Subject to change without notice
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 ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appli-
ance is situated
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• 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 componen t (power cord,
plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
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 without the
1)
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.
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 contain-
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the appliance is Frost Free
3) If a water connection is foreseen
2)
er, 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.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of
the appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
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• 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 refrig-
erant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall
Operation
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
are recyclable.
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.
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.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the
medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the
maximum coldness.
Important! In this condition, the refrigerator
compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If thi s
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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.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
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.
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.
Warning! Make sure that foods do not exceed
the load limit stated on the side of the upper
section (where applicable)
Important! 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 re-frozen (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.
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.
Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove
the trays from the freezer.
Temperature indicator
To assist you in controlling your appliance correctly we
have fitted a temperature indicator to your refrigerator,
placed in the coldest area.
The coldest area of the refrigerator compartment is
at the level of the lower glass shelf.
The symbol opposite shows the location of the coldest
area of your refrigerator.
The space directly above the glass shelf of the fruit and
vegetable drawer is the coldest region of the refrigerator compartment as shown by the shelf or the sticker
on the wall of your appliance.
For proper storage of the food in your refrigerator and
particularly in the coldest area, ensure that the temperature indicator is displaying “OK”.
If “OK” is not displayed, the average temperature in the
area is too high. Adjust the temperature controller to a
colder setting. Since the “OK” display is in black, it is
difficult to see if the temperature indicator is poorly illuminated. Correct illumination makes it easy to read.
Each time the temperature controller is adjusted, wait
for the temperature inside the appliance to stabilise
before checking whether another adjustment is required. Only adjust the controller gradually and wait at
least 12 hours before checking and perhaps adjusting
it again.
Important! After putting fresh food into the appliance
or after opening the door repeatedly or for a long period,
it is normal for the indicator not to show “OK”; wait at
least 12 hours before readjusting the temperature
controller.
If the evaporator of the refrigeration compartment (wall
at the bottom of the appliance) has an abnormal covering of ice (appliance too full, high ambient temperature, thermostat too high, frequent door opening), gradually move the thermostat control to a lower setting until
there are once more periods when the compressor
stops. The automatic defrosting of the refrigerator compartment will not work correctly unless the compressor
stops from time to time.
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Thermostat requires adjustment
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food
packages of various
sizes, the door shelves
can be placed at different
heights.
Correct temperature
OK
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that
the shelves can be positioned as desired.
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.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator
Gradually pull the shelf in
the direction of the arrows until it comes free,
then reposition as required.
• 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.
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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 touc h food which
is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature
of the latter;
Care and cleaning
• 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.
Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying
out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must there-
fore 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
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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.
Important! 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.
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 interior thor-
oughly and keep the scraper for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously re-
moved food into the compartment.
Warning! 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
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.
4)
defrost
and clean the appliance and all accesso-
ries
smells.
What to do if…
Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
4) If foreseen.
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Only a qualified electrician or competent person must
do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use
(compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not operate. The lamp does not operate.
The mains plug is not connected to
The appliance has no power. There
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 fre-
The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease
The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear plate
of the refrigerator.
Water flows into the refrigerator.
Products prevent that water flows in-
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 high. Let the product temperature decrease
Many products are stored at the
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to the mains
the mains socket correctly.
is no voltage in the mains socket.
The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature.
quently.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the rear
plate.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
to 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.
same time.
socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Do not keep the door open longer than
necessary.
to room temperature before storage.
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.
to room temperature before storage.
Store less products at the same time.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
There is no cold air circulation in the
appliance.
Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
Replacing the lamp
Caution! Disconnect the plug from the mains
socket.
1. Remove the screw
from the lamp cover.
2. Remove the lamp
cover (refer to the
illustration).
3. Replace the used
lamp with a new
lamp of the same
power (the maximum power is shown on the lamp
cover).
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
7. 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 20 h
The technical information are situated in the rating plate
on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
Installation
Caution! 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:
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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
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.
• Loosen the upper pin
and remove the
spacer.
• Remove the upper pin
and the upper door.
• Loosen the middle
hinge.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Door reversibility
The door of the appliance opens to the right. If you want
to open the door to the left, do these steps before you
install the appliance:
On the opposite side:
• Install the lower pin.
• Install the lower door.
• Tighten the middle
hinge.
• Install the upper door.
• Tighten the spacer and
• Remove the lower
door.
• Loosen the lower pin.
tighten the upper pin.
Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the
appliance must be sufficient.
50 mm
min.
200 cm
Installing the appliance
Caution! Make sure that the mains cable can
2
min.
2
200 cm
move freely.
Do the following steps:
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2
4mm
1
44mm
I
I
Install the appliance in the
niche.
Push the appliance in the
direction of the arrows (1)
until the upper gap cover
stops against the kitchen
furniture. Make sure that
the distance between the
appliance and the cupboard front-edge is 44
mm.
Push the appliance in the
direction of the arrows (2)
against the cupboard on
the opposite side of the
hinge. Make sure that the
clearance between the
appliance and the cupboard is 4 mm.
Adjust the appliance in the
niche.
The lower hinge cover (in
the accessories bag)
makes sure that the distance between the appliance and the kitchen furniture is correct.
Open the door. Put the
lower hinge cover in position.
C
D
E
E
B
Attach the appliance to
the niche with 4 screws.
G
H
Push the sealing strip between the appliance and
the adjacent cabinet.
Ha
Hb
Hc
Hd
Remove the correct part
from the hinge cover (E).
Make sure to remove the
part DX, in the case of
right hinge, SX in opposite
case.
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Attach the covers (C, D) to
the lugs and the hinge
holes.
Install the vent grille (B).
Attach the hinge covers
(E) to the hinge.
Connect the appliance laterally to the kitchen furniture sidewall:
1. Loosen the screws of
the part (G) and move
the part (G) till the furniture sidewall.
2. Tighten the screws of
the part (G) again.
3. Attach the part (H) to
the part (G).
Disconnect the parts (Ha),
(Hb), (Hc) and (Hd).
ca. 50 mm
90°
21 mm
90°
ca. 50 mm
21 mm
Install the part (Ha) on the
inner side of the kitchen
furniture.
Ha
Hc
Push the part (Hc) on the
part (Ha).
Hb
8 mm
Ha
8 mm
K
Ha
Hb
Open the appliance door
and the kitchen furniture
door at an angle of 90°.
Insert the small square
(Hb) into guide (Ha).
Put together the appliance
door and the furniture
door and mark the holes.
Remove the brackets and
mark a distance of 8 mm
from the outer edge of the
door where the nail must
be fitted (K).
Hb
Place the small square on
the guide again and fix it
with the screws supplied.
Align the kitchen furniture
door and the appliance
door by adjusting the part
Hb.
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic sealing strip is attached tightly to the
cabinet.
Press the part (Hd) on the
part (Hb).
Hd
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
Important! If the ambient temperature is low (for
example, in the Winter), the size of the gasket
decreases. The size of the gasket increases when the
ambient temperature increases.
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.
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