Fhiaba Refrigerator User Manual

U S E R M A N U A L

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Index

Important directions for safety and the environment

For your safety
Caring for the environment

Installation

Installation
Connection to the electrical power supply
Connection to the water system

Before starting

Know your appliance
Main features
Main components
Electronic Control
Main control panel and Fresco control

Appliance switching on and off

Switching on and off
How to adjust the temperature for different requirements
Ice Maker activation
Information and malfunction messages on the display

Settings and Special Functions

Customization and language settings
Special functions activated through the Fhiaba Access Menu
Basic settings of the Fhiaba Access Menu

Internal Layout

Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal)

Activation and use of the Ice Maker

Activation and use of the Ice Maker
Water Filter

Lighting

Lighting

Food Conservation

General directions
How to maintain good food quality
Recommendations for conserving fresh food
Recommendations for conserving frozen food

Recommended times for food conservation

Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning
Condenser cleaning
Internal cleaning

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Guide
Malfunction messages appearing on the display

Before calling for service

Before calling for service

Fhiaba Access Menu Map

Functions
Setting

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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.

Notes

Recommendations for correct use
of the appliance

For your safety

Caring for the environment

Important

Directions for avoiding appliance
damage

Warning

Indications for avoiding injury to
people

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.

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.

Important directions for safety and the environment

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

Installation

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.

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.

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

The appliance should be supplied only with
drinkable water.

Make sure that installation is performed correctly,

according to all of the directions in the specific

installation manual provided with the appliance.

Connection to the water system

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Before starting

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

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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 inside the refrigerator
compartment (behind the water filter flap door on models
provided with Ice Maker) and any messages which may
have appeared on the display.

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

Power save features to reduce consumption during
vacation periods

Main features

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 and neon lights

Anti-tipping system by means of wall mounting brackets

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Before starting

Main components

Single drawer model

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Stainless steel structure with

aluminum trim

2 Control panel with Fhiaba Access

3 Patented shelf positioning system

4 Water filter

5 Control panel, Fresco area

6 Fresco compartment with controlled

humidity

7 Automatic icemaker

8 Double refrigeration system

9 Temperature display

10 Sound signals

11 Vacation function

12 Spacious door shelves

13 Innovative lighting

14 Automatic door and drawer closure

15 Frezer compartment that can

be transformed into a refrigerator
or Fresco compartment
(TriMode function)

StandPlus Series

Integrated Series

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Before starting

Two drawer model

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Stainless steel structure with

aluminum trim

2 Control panel with Fhiaba Access

3 Patented shelf positioning system

4 Water filter

5 Automatic icemaker

6 Double refrigeration system

7 Temperature display

8 Sound signals

9 Vacation function

10 Spacious door shelves

11 Innovative lighting

12 Automatic door and drawer closure

Main components

StandPlus Series

Integrated Series

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Unit

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Fridge

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Fhiaba
Access

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Up/down
Fridge

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Display

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Freezer
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Before starting

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.

Main control panel and Fresco control

Electronic Control

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

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

Allows access to the appliance function 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).

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.

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

Shows the temperature of the Fresco compartment.

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

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

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Appliance switching on and off

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.

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.

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
for three seconds.

First startup

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 for three seconds.

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

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

Switching off the Refrigerator and Fresco

compartments.

Restarting

Switching off for long periods

Switching on and off

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 for three seconds.