Important safety instructions 4
Safeguarding the environment 6
Before using the appliance 6
Precautions and general recommendations 7
Energy-saving tips 7
Electrical connection for Great Britain and Ireland only 8
Using for the first time 8
Maintenance and cleaning of the applicance 8
Replacing the light bulb or LED (depending on the model) 9
In the event of non-use of the applicance 9
In the event of an interruption to the power supply 9
Refrigerator compartment 9
Freezer compartment 10
How to defrost the freezer compartment (depending on the model) 11
STOP FROST SYSTEM (depending on the model) 11
Procedure to clean the STOP FROST accessory 11
“Zero Degrees” compartment (depending on the model) 12
Technical Assistance Service 13
Important safety instructions
•WARNING: to avoid a hazard due
to instability, positioning or fixing
of the appliance must be done in
accordance with the
manufacturer instructions.
•WARNING: keep the appliance
ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
•WARNING: do not damage the
appliance refrigerant circuit
pipes.
•WARNING: Do not use
mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those
recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the
defrost process.
•WARNING: Do not use or place
electrical devices inside the
appliance compartments if they
are not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.
•WARNING: (if present) icemakers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with
potable water only.
•WARNING: (if present) automatic
ice-makers and/or water
dispensers must be connected
to a water supply that delivers
potable water only, with main
water pressure between 0,17 and
0,81 MPa (1,7 and 8,1 bar).
Information: This appliance does
not contain CFCs.
• 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. Keep special attention
in case of damaged pipes
emptying the refrigerant circuit.
• C-Pentane is used as blowing
agent in the insulation foam and
it is a flammable gas. Pay special
attention during disposal
operations.
• This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar
applications such as - staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in
hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type
environments;
- catering and similar non-retail
applications
• Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
• This appliance 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.
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• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• To avoid the risk of children
becoming trapped and
suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.
• It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply by unplugging
it if plug is accessible, or by
means of an accessible multi-pole
switch installed upstream of the
socket in conformity with
national safety standards.
• Plug the appliance into a
grounding socket: the appliance
must be correctly connected to
an approved earthing system.
• Do not use single/multi adapters
or extension cords.
• During installation, make sure
the appliance does not damage
the power cable.
• Do not pull the aplliance power
cable
• The appliance must be handled
and installed by two or more
persons.
• Installation and maintenance
including replacement of the
supply cord must be carried out
by the manufacturer or a
qualified technician, in
compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
the local safety regulations in
force. In order to avoid a hazard
do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance including the
supply cord, unless specifically
stated in the user manual.
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