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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. |
Amb. temp. |
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(°F) |
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SN |
From 10 to 32 |
From 50 to 90 |
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N |
From 16 to 32 |
From 61 to 90 |
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ST |
From 16 to 38 |
From 61 to 100 |
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T |
From 16 to 43 |
From 61 to 110 |
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• 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.
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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