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CONTENTS GB
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.
freezer compartment
The
used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making
ice cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen
; defrosting is a manual procedure
food
The refrigerator compartment
automatic defrost feature
storage of fresh food and beverages.
To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook thoroughly. The
handbook contains a description of the
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
, is used for the
can be
.
, which has an
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable,
and marked with the recycling symbol.
Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous.
2. Appliance
The appliance is made using recyclable
materials. Dispose of the appliance in confo rmity
with local environmental regulations.
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the
power cord. The appliance must be delivered to
an authorised collection centre for the recovery
of refrigerant gas.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
1.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure that
the door shuts properly.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours without moving
the appliance before switching on. This
will give the refrigerant circuit time to
settle and operate efficiently.
3.
Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a
qualified electrician, in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local
regulations.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced
with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a Isobutane). For more information, refer to the
identification data plate affixed to the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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Use the
storing fresh food and beverages and use the
freezer compartment
food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
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Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer
compartment - risk of “cold” burns.
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Do not allow children to play or hide inside
the appliance - risk of becoming trapped and
suffocating.
• Before servicing or cleaning the
appliance, unplug it from the mains or
disconnect the electrical power supply.
•
The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
refrigerator compartment
only for storing frozen
only for
Declaration of conformity
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This appliance is intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of
25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/1 09/EEC).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas having low
environmental impact. Caution is required,
however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
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