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Instructions for use

Upright Freezer

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We thank you for the confi dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The upright freezer is intended for use in households, for freezing fresh food and long-term storage

of frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).

Important warnings ..................................................... 3

A few tips on how to save power with your

refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 5

Appliance description ................................................. 6

Installation and connection ........................................ 8

Changing the door opening direction .....................10

Operating the appliance............................................ 13

Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food .......... 19

Defrosting the appliance ...........................................21

Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 22

Troubleshooting ........................................................23

Information on appliance noise ...............................24

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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with
the effective safety standards. However, it can be
used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Before connecting the appliance, carefully
read the instructions for use which describe
the appliance and its correct and safe use. The
instructions apply to several types / models;
therefore, they may include descriptions of
settings and equipment that may not be available
in your refrigerator. The instructions also apply to
the NO FROST version of the freezer, featuring a
built-in fan and automatic defrosting.

• Remove the packaging that is intended for protecting
the appliance or its respective parts during transport.

• Spacers are fi tted in the corners of the doors;
these should be removed and the plugs attached
(only with some models) should be inserted into
the openings.

• Before connecting to the power mains, the
appliance should be left to stand still in upright
position for at least 2 hours. Thus, operation
errors due to the effect of transport on the cooling
system will be much less likely to occur.

• The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the
effective standards and regulations.

• The appliance may not be used outdoors and
should not be exposed to rain.

• The appliance must be disconnected from the
power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet) before cleaning or before replacing the bulb.

• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by a service technician or other authorized person.

• If the appliance is not used for a longer period
of time, switch it off with the relevant button and
disconnect it from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

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Important warnings

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• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance after its useful life by
taking it to an authorized waste collection center.

• The packaging is made of environment-friendly materials that can be
recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without hazard to the environment.

• Children should not play with the appliance.

• The label with basic information on the appliance is attached in the appliance
interior. If the label is not in your local language, replace it with the one
supplied with the appliance.

• WARNING! Ventilation openings on the appliance or
built-in cupboard must be kept clean and unobstructed
at all times.

• WARNING! Do not use any mechanical accessories or
other methods to defrost the appliance, except for those
expressly recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING! During installation, cleaning, and removal
of appliance, be careful not to damage the insulation of
the parts of the cooling system. This will also prevent
pollution.

• WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside
the appliance, except for those allowed by the
manufacturer of this refrigeration appliance.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
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 thisproduct. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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• Observe the installation instructions.

• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.

• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.

• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).

• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.

• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.

• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.

• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).

• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

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A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo

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• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.

• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,
open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide
guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and

pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.

1 Control panel
2 Interior light*
3 Freezing compartment
4 Fast freeze for small quantities of food*
5 Larger drawer SpaceBox*
6 Storage compartment

7 Defrost drain outlet groove
8 Leg support*
9 Leg
10 Wheels*
11 Cold accumulator*

TRADITIONAL FREEZER

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Appliance description

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NO FROST FREEZER

1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination*
3 NO FROST freezing unit
(cooler, fan ...)*
4 Freezing and storage area
5 Large space - SpaceBox

drawer*

6 Leg support*
7 Leg
8 Wheel*

• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.

• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,
open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide
guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers are extracted by lifting the rear end and

pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.

• Fan (hid within the freezer unit) provides better distribution of temperature. It is off when the
freezer door is open, or during idle compressor periods.

* Certain models only.

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• The appliance should be installed in a dry and well ventilated
room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment
temperature is within the ranges listed in the table below.
The appliance class is indicated on the label with the basic
information on the appliance.

Class Temperature

SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C

N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C

ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C

T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C

Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two
persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.

• The appliance should stand fi rmly in an upright position on a
suffi ciently solid base. At the front, the appliance is fi tted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to level the appliance
(only with some models). Rear side of the appliance is fi tted
with wheels (certain models only) facilitating the positioning of
the appliance at the preselected place.

• If there is a kitchen furniture element above the appliance,
there should be a clearance of at least 5 centimeters between
this element and the refrigerator, to ensure suffi cient cooling of
the condenser unit.

• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not
place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install
an insulation panel.

• Bottom front corners of the appliance is fi tted with handles to
facilitate moving. The appliance may stand freely or it can be
placed next to a kitchen furniture element or a wall. Mind the
space required to open the door and pull out the drawers and
shelves (see installation diagram).

Selecting the room

Installing the appliance

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Installation and connection