IGNIS ARF 208 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION AND DOOR REVERSIBILITY

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for

domestic use.

To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the operating instructions
which contain a description of the product
and useful advice.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not

damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the

appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and electrical connection must be

carried out by a qualified technician according to
the manufacturer’s instructions and in
compliance with local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply
with the local regulations. Keep the packing
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out
of the reach of children, as they are a potential
source of danger.

2. Scrapping/Disposal

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance,
you can help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human
health.

The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to a special collection
centre for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable
by cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special
collection centre; do not leave the appliance
unattended even for a few days, since it is a
potential source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, contact
your competent local office, the household waste
collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.

Information:

This appliance does not contain CFCs.
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).

Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a
natural gas without environmental impact, but is
flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant
circuit pipes are not damaged.

This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the
refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed
system.

Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
Potential of (GWP) 1300.

Declaration of conformity

This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and sold in compliance with:

• safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive

2006/95/CE (which replaces
73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);

• the protection requirements of Directive

“EMC” 2004/108/CE.

Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

INSTALLATION

• The appliance must be handled and installed by

two or more persons.

• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.

parquet) when moving the appliance.

• During installation, make sure the appliance

does not damage the power cable.

• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat

source.

• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a

space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.

• Keep the appliance air vents unobstructed.

• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit

pipes.

• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong

enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated

place. The appliance is arranged for operation
in places where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate.
The appliance may not work properly if left for
a prolonged period of time at a temperature
outside the specified range.

Climatic Class Amb. temp.

(°C)

SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90

N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90

ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100

T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110

• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating

plate corresponds to that of your home.

• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension

cables.

• For the water connection, use the pipe

supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse
that of the previous appliance.

• Power cable modification or replacement must

only be carried out by qualified personnel.

• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance

from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a two-pole switch fitted upline of the
socket.

Amb. temp.

(°F)

SAFETY

• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids or

gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.

• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical

means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrosting
process.

• Do not use or place electrical devices inside the

appliance compartments unless such appliances
are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge of the appliance,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

• To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped

and suffocating, do not allow them to play or
hide inside the appliance.

• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the

ice packs (in some models).

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately

after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.

USE

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning

operation, unplug the appliance or disconnect it
from the power supply.

• All appliances equipped with an automatic

icemaker and water dispenser must be
connected to a mains water supply that delivers
potable water only (with mains water pressure
of between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa
(1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or
water dispensers not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.

• Use the refrigerator compartment only for

storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the

freezer since they may burst.

The Manufacturer declines any liability if the
above advice and precautions are not
respected.

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KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

The appliance you have just bought, marked by the symbol, allows the freezing - in of fresh and cooked
food, the production of ice cubes and the storage of frozen food. Please read these instructions carefully, as
they include a description of your appliance and the useful hints to enable you to achieve the best performances
required to freeze fresh food and to store already frozen food.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)

1. Ventilation grill

2. Control panel

3. Quick freezing drawers

4. Drawer for frozen foods

5. Adjustable feet

Some models are supplied with containers filled with cooling liquid(eutectics): remove them from the back of
the basket (4) and position them next to each other inside the basket.

Fig. 1

Control panel

6. Thermostat

7. Quick Freeze switch

8. Quick Freeze light (yellow)

9. Alarm light (red)

10. Power light (green)

INSTALLATION

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Transit damages must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours of
receipt of the appliance. The appliance should not be installed close to heat sources such as cookers, central
heating, boilers, sunlight, etc. It must however be located in a well ventilated dry space. If the following type of
installation cannot be avoided, respect these side distances:
a) between appliance and oil or coal stoves: 30 cm minimum.
b) between appliance and gas or electric cooker: 3 cm minimum.
The appliance must stand on a stable and level surface: install it following the instructions given on the rear of
the template, delivered with the appliance. Leave the appliance to stand for two hours before connecting it to
the electricity supply. We suggest that during this time the interior is cleaned with a sponge dampened in a
solution of water and vinegar, after which the baskets can be fitted into the appliance.
Attention: Accessibility to the plug has to be guaranteed even after installation of the appliance to disconnect
it, if required. Alternatively, connect the appliance to the mains by means of a two-pole switching device with
contact separation of 3 mm situated in an accessible position.

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