Fhiaba Integrated Series, StandPlus Series, Professional Series, Classic series User Manual

USER MANUAL

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Important directions for safety and the environment

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For your safety

1.1
Caring for the environment

1.2

Index

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Installation

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Installation

2.1
Connection to the electrical power supply

2.2
Connection to the water system

2.3

Before starting

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Know your appliance

3.1
Main features

3.2
Main components

3.3
Electronic Control

3.4
Main control panel and Fresco control

3.5

Appliance switching on and off

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Switching on and off

4.1
How to adjust the temperature for different requirements

4.2
Ice Maker activation

4.3
Information and malfunction messages on the display

4.4

Settings and Special Functions

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Customization and language settings

5.1
Special functions activated through the Fhiaba Access Menu

5.2
Basic settings of the Fhiaba Access Menu

5.3

Internal Layout

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Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal)

6.1

Activation and use of the Ice Maker

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Activation and use of the Ice Maker

7.1
Water Filter

7.2

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Lighting

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Lighting

8.1

Food Conservation

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General directions

9.1
How to maintain good food quality

9.2
Recommendations for conserving fresh food

9.3
Recommendations for conserving frozen food

9.4

Recommended times for food conservation

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Care and Cleaning

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Care and Cleaning

11.1
Condenser cleaning

11.2
Internal cleaning

11.3

Troubleshooting Guide

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Troubleshooting Guide

12.1
Malfunction messages appearing on the display

12.2

Before calling for service

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Before calling for service

13.1

Fhiaba Access Menu Map

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Functions

14.1
Setting

14.2

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Important directions for safety and the environment

1.1

For your safety

Notes

Recommendations for correct
use of the appliance

If this appliance is replacing an existing appliance which must be re­moved or disposed of, make sure that it does not become a dangerous
trap for children by cutting its power supply cable and rendering it impos­sible to close the door. Use the same caution at the end of the lifespan
of the new appliance.

This appliance is designed to refrigerate beverages and foods and is
destined for domestic use.

The appliance must be installed by following the instructions in the In­stallation Guide, particular care should be taken not to obstruct the vent
openings of the appliance and of the built-in units.

The appliance features a concentrated lighting system with LED lamps.
Do not stear into these lamps when they are on to avoid possible eyesight
damage. This warning is also contained on the label attached to the in­side of the refrigerator door.

When the freezer is functioning do not touch the inner surfaces in stain­less steel with wet or damp hands, since skin may stick to the very cold
surfaces.

Do not use any type of electrical equipment inside of the food conser­vation compartments.

When positioning the shelves, do not place fingers in the shelf slide
guides.

Do not position containers of flammable liquids near the appliance.

1.2

Important

Directions for avoiding
appliance damage

Warning

Indications for avoiding injury
to people

Caring for the environment

Completely switch off the appliance and unplug the power supply
cable during cleaning operations. If the plug is not easily reached, it is a
good idea to disconnect the omnipolar switch that controls the socket
that the appliance is connected to.

The packaging parts can be dangerous for children: do not allow chil­dren to play with the plastic bags, plastic film or Styrofoam.

Any repairs must be performed by a qualified Fhiaba Service technician.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory 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.

Pay special attention to correct disposal procedure for all the packag­ing materials.

The appliance must not be disposed of with urban waste. Contact lo­cal waste disposal centers for on how to dispose of recyclable waste.

Prior to disposal, cut the power supply cord and make it impossible
to close the door.

During disposal, avoid damage to the refrigeration circuit.

The appliance does not contain hazardous substances for the atmos­pheric ozone layer, neither in the refrigeration circuit nor in the insulation.

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Installation

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Installation

Make sure that installation is performed correctly, adhering to all direc­tions in the specific installation manual provided with the appliance.

Connection to the electrical power supply

The appliance is equipped with a Schuko type 16A plug and must be
connected to the electrical power supply through a corresponding
Schuko socket.
Do not use extension cords and/or multiple adapters for the power
supply connection.

2.1

2.2

Do not use extension cords and/or multiple
adapters for the power supply connection.

The appliance should be supplied only with
drinkable water.

Connection to the water system

The models provided with Ice Maker require a connection to the do­mestic water supply system. This can be executed through the pro­vided water hose with 3/4” threading.
The system pressure must be between 0.05 MPa and 0.5 MPa (between

0.5 Bar and 5 Bar).
Differents pressures can cause malfunctions or leaks in the water sys­tem. The appliance should be supplied only with drinkable water.

2.3

Make sure that installation is performed cor­rectly, according to all of the directions in
the specific installation manual provided
with the appliance.

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Before starting

3.1

Know your appliance

Congratulations for having purchased your new Fhiaba:
from now on you can use our innovative conservation sys­tem, which will allow you to keep all of your food in the
best way possible.

This manual will answer most of your questions about the
product’s features. Should you require further information,
please check our website

www.fhiaba.com

or write us an e-mail at

[e-mail].

Before calling, write down the model type and serial
number which are available on the warranty certificate
and on the rating plate located on the bottom left-hand
corner of the appliance, behind the bottom drawer and
any messages which may have appeared on the display.

3.2

Exclusive design by Giugiaro

The Fhiaba TriMode refrigeration system and the efficient
separation of internal compartments ensures maximum
freshness and offers excellent conservation of foods in the
three compartments: refrigerator, Fresco and freezer

It is also possible, should there be a need, to further in­crease the flexibility of the appliance by making the freezer
compartment operate as a refrigerator or as a Fresco com­partment

The Fresco compartment has a low temperature and con­trolled humidity, providing excellent conservation in maxi­mum safety conditions for fresh foods

Electronic control guarantees constant temperature and
humidity levels set by the user

An interactive menu (Fhiaba Access) allows customized
management of appliance functions and the visualization
of functioning messages

Main features

Power save features to reduce consumption during vaca-

tion periods

Ample drawers with Soft self-closing systems in the Fresco area

Ice Maker for automatic ice production in the desired size

Easily replaceable water filter located inside the refrigerator

Patented sliding shelf system, with shelves that can be po­sitioned at any level inside of the refrigerator without having
to be removed

Stainless steel surface both inside and outside, with fine alu­minum trim

Patented hinge system that permits automatic door closing

External drawers with to self-closing system

Localized lighting with LEDs

Anti-tipping system by means of wall mounting brackets

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Before starting

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Main components

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Single drawer model

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1 Stainless steel structure with

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aluminum trim

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Integrated Series

2 Control panel with Fhiaba

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Access

3 Water Filter

4 Patented shelf positioning

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system

5 Control panel, Fresco area

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6 Fresco compartment with

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controlled humidity

or “Low Temp”

7 Automatic icemaker

8 Double refrigeration system

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9 Temperature display

10 Sound signals

StandPlus Series

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11 Vacation function

12 Spacious door shelves

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13 Innovative lighting

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14 Automatic door and

drawer closure

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Classic Series

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15 Frezer compartment that

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can be transformed into
a refrigerator or Fresco
compartment

(TriMode function)

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Professional Series

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Before starting

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3.3

Main components

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Two drawer model

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1 Stainless steel structure with

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aluminum trim

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2 Control panel with Fhiaba

Access

3 Water Filter

4 Patented shelf positioning

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system

5 Automatic icemaker

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6 Double refrigeration system

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Integrated Series

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7 Temperature display

8 Sound signals

9 Vacation function

10 Spacious door shelves

11 Innovative lighting

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StandPlus Series

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12 Automatic door and

drawer closure

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Professional Series

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Before starting

Componenti principali

Electronic Control

The innovative electronic control system designed by Fhiaba maintains constant temperature on the three compartments
and visualizes it on the control panel display. It also allows user interaction making it possible to personalize settings of the
varios functions and to receive sound and/or visual messages if any malfunction should occur in the appliance.

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3.3

3.4

Main control panel and Fresco control

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Unit

Fridge

Fhiaba
Access

Up/down
Fridge

Display

Up/Down

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Freezer
(TriMode)

Allows complete switching on and off of the appliance
(press for three seconds).

Allows switching on and off of only the refrigerator compartment
(press for three seconds).

Allows access to the appliance function menu

Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the set tempera­ture of the refrigerator and scroll through the interactive menu.

It shows the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments,
the date and time, Fhiaba Access functions and visual messages.

By selecting Up/Down the preset temperature can be changed accord­ing to the selected function mode (freezer, refrigerator, Fresco).

Componenti principali

3.3

3.5

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Enter

Ice maker

Alarm

Water Filter

Display

Up/Down

Fresco

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Confirms activation or deactivation of the selections made in the Fhiaba
Access Menu.

Allows activating or deactivating the automatic ice production.

Blinks to signal possible malfunctioning, also in combination with a sound
signal which can be deactivated by pressing the button.

Shows the status of the water filter cartridge capacity.

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Shows the temperature of the Fresco compartment.

Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the
temperature set for the Fresco compartment.

Allows switching on and off of only the Fresco compartment (press
for three seconds).

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Appliance switching on and off

4.1

Switching on and off

First startup

Switching off the Refrigerator and Fresco

compartments

Restarting

Switching off for long periods

When the appliance is connected to the electrical power supply but has
not yet been switched on, the display shows the message

(safety message to warn that the appliance is connected to the mains,
and all the panel buttons are off.

To switch on all the appliance compartments, press the Unit button
three seconds.

When the appliance is first switched on the TriMode compartment is set to
the “freezer” mode. After switching on it remains always on and can be
switched off only by switching off the complete appliance.
Press Unit

Use the same buttons to restart.
The freezer compartment always stays on and cannot be switched off
except by completely switching off the appliance by pressing the Unit
button

During periods of long absence it is recommended to switch off the refrig­erator by pressing the Unit button
the electrical plug or the omnipolar switch controlling the socket.

for three seconds.

for three seconds.

for three seconds and disconnecting

for

If at the first startup the Standby message does not
appear, but another message appears, it means
that the appliance has already started the cooling
process. If this is the case, deactivate any possible
sound signal by pressing the Alarm button
close the door and wait until the set temperature is
reached.

During the first startup, it will not be possible to use the
Fhiaba Access Menu to modify the factory settings
until the preset temperature has been reached.

Each time the appliance is switched on it goes
trough a self-diagnosis procedure lasting three min­utes before completely starting up.

If only the refrigerator compartment or the Fresco
compartment is switched off, the specific fan will
continue to operate to prevent the formation
of unpleasant odors and mold.

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Completely empty the refrigerator, clean and dry it and leave the doors
and drawers partially open to prevent unpleasant odors.

Before switching off the appliance for a long period
of time, remove all of the items inside and leave the
doors and drawers open to prevent the formation of
unpleasant odors and mold.

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