Rex FI22/10FA, FI22/10SA, FI22/10BH, FI22/10FH, FI22/10EH User Manual

FRIGORIFERO-

CONGELATORE

KÜHL-

GEFRIERSCHRANK

REFRIGERATEUR-

CONGELATEUR

FRIDGE-FREEZER

REFRIGERADOR-

CONGELADOR

FI 22/10 FA

LIBRE TTO IS TRUZIONI

BEDIENUNGS ANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

INS TRUCTION BOOKLET

LIBRO DE INS TRUCCIONES

2222 124-68

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WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

¥ This appliance is designed to be operated by

adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

¥ Before any cleaning or maintenance work is

carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.

¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it

¥ Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

¥ Take utmost care when handling your

appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.

¥ The appliance must not be located close to

radiators or gas cookers.

¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to

direct sunlight.

¥ There must be adequate ventilation round the

back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.

¥ For freezers only (except built-in models): an

ideal location is the cellar or basement.

¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such

as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.

Service/Repair

¥ Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person

¥ This product should be serviced by an authorized

Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.

¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out

by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.

¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.

Use

¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

designed to be used specifically for the storage
of edible foodstuffs only.

¥ Best performance is obtained with ambient

temperature between +18¡C and +43¡C (class
T); +18¡C and +38¡C (class ST); +16¡C and
+32¡C (class N); +10¡C and +32¡C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instructions must
be observed: when the ambient temperature
drops below the minimum level, the storage
temperature in the freezer compartment cannot
be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use
the food stored as soon as possible.

¥ Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

been thawed out.

¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

¥ The inner lining of the appliance consists of

channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage
the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape
off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using
the scraper provided. Under no circumstances
should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance. See defrost instructions.

Printed on recycled paper

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CONTENTS

Warnings 45
Use 47

Cleaning the interior 47
Operation 47
Temperature regulation 47
Freezing fresh food 48
Storage of frozen food 48
Thawing 48
Ice-cube production 48
Fresh food refrigeration 49
Movable shelves 49
Positioning the door shelves 49
Hints 50

hints for refrigeration 50
Hints for freezing 50
Hints for storage of frozen food 50
Maintenance 51

Periodic cleaning 51
Periods of no operation 51
Interior light 51
Defrosting 51

Customer service and spare parts 52
Technical information 53
Installation 53

Location 53
Electrical connection 53
Changing the opening direction of the doors 54
Instructions for totally built-in 54

¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.

Installation

¥ During normal operation, the condenser and

compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.

¥ There are working parts in this product which

heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.

¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall.

¥ If the appliance has been transported

horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It
is advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recicable.

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Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with luke­warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry
thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat
knob, clockwise, beyond the ÇOÈ (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:

¥ room temperature;
¥ how often the door is opened;
¥ the quantity of food stored;
¥ location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.

USE