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Instructions for use
Upright
refrigerator
- freezer
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Thank you for your confi dence in buying our
appliance and congratulations on the excellent
choice. We hope it will successfully serve its
purpose for many years.
Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the
appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is
refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of
fresh food at temperatures above 0°C).
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh
food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).
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Before fi rst operation ........................................ 3
Description of the appliance ............................5
Installation and connection .............................. 7
Reverse door swing ........................................9
Control panel .................................................. 11
Recommended distribution of food .............. 21
Storing fresh food .........................................22
Freezing and storage of frozen food .............25
Defrosting the appliance................................. 28
Cleaning ........................................................... 29
Troubleshooting guide .................................... 30
Noise level ........................................................ 32
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Before fi rst operation
Before connecting the appliance read these
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instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct
use. The instructions are prepared for different
types and models of the appliance so they may
contain descriptions of functions and components
your appliance may not have.
Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer
version, with integrated fan and automatic defrost.
Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance
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during transport.
Door corners are fi tted with protective spacers.
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Remove the spacers and replace them with the
attached pegs (certain models only).
Before connecting the appliance to the mains
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supply, leave it in upright position for about 2
hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions
in the cooling system resulting from prior transport
and handling.
The appliance must be connected to the
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mains supply in accordance with the standing
regulations and local requirements.
The appliance must not be used in open air or
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exposed to weather precipitation.
Always disconnect the appliance from power
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supply (pull the power cord from wall socket)
before cleaning and before replacing the light
bulb.
If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to
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avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service or
by qualifi ed personnel.
In event of long periods without use, switch off
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the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and
disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the
appliance, clean the interior and leave the door
ajar.
For the protection of environment, please contact
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local Borough or Council for correct disposal
arrangements.
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Wrappings contain environmentally friendly
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materials which can be recycled, recovered or
disposed without threat to the environment.
To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage
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the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall
during the installation, cleaning and disposal of
the appliance.
Never let the children play with the appliance.
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Self closing door hinge (certain models only) pulls
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the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby
preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits
the door opening angle and prevents damage to
adjacent elements.
Rating plate with basic information is located in
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the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the
attached one.
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
thisproduct. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city offi ce, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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Description of the appliance
A Refrigerator (traditional and
NO FROST appliance)
1 Control panel
2 Fan*
3 Interior illumination light
4 Shelf (adjustable height)
5 Foldable egg tray
(closed 6, open 12 eggs)
6 Crisp tray
7 Door trays (options: deep,
shallow, cover or no cover)
8 Bottle tray with holder
15 Leg
16 Wheel
B Freezer (traditional appliance)
9 Freeze drawer
10 Storage drawer
11 Storage drawer
12 Door tray
13 Ice tray
14 Defrost water groove*
B Freezer (NO FROST
appliance)
9 Storage drawer
10 Freeze drawer
11 Storage drawer
• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,
open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide
guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear
end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
• Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined
under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.
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A Refrigerator
1 Control panel
2 Fan*
3 Interior illumination light
4 Shelf (adjustable height)
5 Foldable egg tray
(closed 6, open 12 eggs)
6 Crisp tray
7 Door trays (options: deep,
shallow, cover or no cover)
8 Bottle tray with holder*
15 Leg
16 Wheel
B Freezer
9 Freeze drawer
10 Storage drawer
11 Storage drawer
12 Door tray
13 Ice tray
14 Defrost water groove*
• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,
open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fi tted with pull-out slide
guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear
end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
• Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear end and pulling out inclined
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under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.
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Installation and connection
Selecting the location
Positioning the
appliance
Place the appliance in dry and well aired room.
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The appliance operates best at temperature
ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant
class of the appliance is indicated on the rating
plate.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +18°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +18°C to +43°C
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in
order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.
Place the appliance fl atly and fi rmly on a solid
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base. The appliance is fi tted with adjustable feet
on the front side, used to level the appliance.
Rear side of the appliance is fi tted with wheels
(certain models only) facilitating the positioning of
the appliance at the preselected place.
The element above the appliance must be at
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least 5 cm away to allow suffi cient cooling of the
condenser.
Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight
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or heat sources. If this is not possible, install
insulation plate between the appliance and
adjacent heat source.
Bottom front corners of the appliance is fi tted with
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handles to facilitate moving. The appliance may
stand independently or adjacent to a furniture
element or wall. Be sure to leave enough space
for the opening of the door, to avoid damage to
the appliance or personal injury. Also leave ample
space for extracting shelves (see installation
diagram).
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Remark:
Applies to OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking
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…O…).
Connecting to power
supply
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Use the power cord to connect the appliance to
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the mains power. Wall outlet must be fi tted with
ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage
and frequency are indicated on the relevant label
or rating plate of the appliance.
Mains power connection and grounding must be
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in accordance to standing regulations and local
requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor
temporary voltage fl uctuations, which do not exceed
-10% to +6%.
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Reverse door swing
Required tools; socket spanner nr. 8,
screwdriver, torx 25.
Caution! After unscrewing of before fi xing hinges,
hold the door to prevent it from falling and
damaging.
1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual
later use), remove also the cover on the opposite
side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite
side you will insert the attached cover during the
assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite
side of the upper part of the door.
2. Unscrew upper hinge screws and remove the
upper door from the middle hinge.
3. On the bottom side of the upper door unscrew the
swing stopper screws and remove the stopper
(A). Keep this for eventual use later on. Fix the
attached stopper with its bearing on the opposite
side of the door.
4. Unscrew the forced door closure system (B)
and fi x it to the opposite side of the door (certain
models only).
5. Unscrew middle hinge screws, remove the door
from bottom hinge.
6. Unscrew leg holder fi xing screws.
7. Tilt the appliance backward (max. 35°) to lean
to the rear side of the cabinet. Unscrew the
leg support screws (C) - left and right, and
remove the leg support cover (D) and place it to
the opposite side. Unscrew and remove, then
reciprocally replace the position of end switch (E)
and decorative peg (F) (for models with forced
door closing system). Unscrew three screws
fi xing the bottom hinge (save the hinge for later
use), and fi x the attached bottom hinge on the
opposite side.
8. Repeat the procedure 3 and 4 on the bottom
door. In case there is no bottom door limit peg,
transfer the bearing (G) and washer to the
opposite side of the door.
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9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite
sequence.
Remark:
At OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking
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…O…) alteration of door opening direction is not
possible.
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Control panel
Control unit I.
MODEL WITH KNOBS
MODEL WITHOUT KNOBS
A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button
B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation*
C Freezer alarm off button*
D Red LED: fl ashing with freezer alarm*
E Fast freeze button*
F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure*
* Certain models only.
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The ON/OFF button
The appliance is switched on by turning the button
A towards Max. Green LED is on. The appliance is
switched off when the arrow on the button points to
the ON/OFF mark
under mains power).
(the appliance, however, is still
Setting freezer
temperature
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Temperature of the appliance is set by turning the
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button A to the position between the Min and Max
span.
Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is
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to Eco position.
If the room temperature, in which the appliance is
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installed, is lower than 16°C, the recommended
setting of the thermostat knob is to the Max..
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Fast freeze function
In models with knobs activate continuous freezing
by pressing the knob E, and in models without
knobs by the button A (position SF). In models
with knobs orange lamp (F) is on. If this option
is not switched off manually, it is switched off
automatically (after approximately two days).
The function is used with the fi rst start of the
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appliance, before cleaning, and when larger
quantities of fresh food are placed in the
appliance.
No button model:
After the Intensive freezing option is switched
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off automatically the appliance operates at Max.
setting.
To repeat the Intensive freezing option turn the
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knob A from the position SF to the position Eco,
then back to SF!
Freezer Alarm (certain
models only)
The sound alarm is activated if the freezer
temperature rises above the allowed level
(intermittent tone) and red lamp is fl ashing (D).
The alarm can be turned off by pressing the
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Alarm Off button C, while the red light goes off
automatically when the temperature inside the
freezer reaches desired level and there is no
danger for perishable goods.
If the temperature in the freezer compartment fails
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to reach the required level even 24 hours after
the alarm had been shut down, the alarm sounds
again and shuts off automatically when the freezer
compartment cools down to the required level and
there is no danger for perishable food.
After the fi rst start, the appliance has a 24-hour
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default temperature alarm delay, since the freezer
is not able to reach the required low temperature
immediately. This is to prevent the alarm
sounding.
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Control panel II.
APPLIANCE WITH THE VALVE AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
A Refrigerator/freezer selector switch
B Green light lit: appliance is in operation.
C Freezer sound alarm switch off button.
D Red light fl ashing: freezer temperature excessively high
E ON/OFF button and temperature setting
F Orange light lit: Intensive freezing option is on
G Digital temperature display: indicates actual refrigerator temperature from
+1°C to + 9°C, for freezer from - 16°C to - 24°C and SF (intensive freezing).
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Refrigerator/freezer
selector
Use the rotating switch A to select the appliance
section whose temperature you wish to see on the
display, and whose temperature you may set by
using the knob E.
ON/OFF button and
temperature selector
ON/OFF button
Use the knob A to select the freezer, and switch the
appliance on with a 3-second long press of the knob
E. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are switched
on, and the operation mode is indicated by the lit
green light. Subsequent 3-second long press of the
same button switches the entire appliance off.
Refrigerator switch on/off
Model fi tted with temperature display enables the
fridge to be switched off while the freezer keeps
operating. Use the rotating switch A to select the
refrigerator, and press the knob E for 3 seconds
to switch the refrigerator off. Subsequent 3second long press of the same button switches the
refrigerator back on.
Temperature selection
Use rotating knob A to select refrigerator or freezer,
and press knob E to set the desired temperature.
Setting is changed in circular sense from the
position Max. to Min. (up to intensive freezing in
case of freezer). After 5 seconds the temperature
setting is automatically saved, and the display
indicates current temperature in the selected
section of the appliance.
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Intensive freezing
Use the rotating switch to select the freezer. By
short consecutive pressing of the knob E select
the intensive freezing option (SF) and wait for 5
seconds for the setting to be saved. Orange light (F)
is lit. If the setting is not switched off manually, it will
be switched off automatically after approximately
two days.
Use this option with the fi rst start of the appliance,
before cleaning, and prior inserting large quantities
of fresh food into the freezer.
High temperature
freezer alarm
Digital display
Sound alarm starts in case of excessively high
temperature of the freezer (intermittent beep), red
light (D) is fl ashing.
Alarm is switched of by pressing the knob C.
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Red light goes off automatically when the freezer
is cooled suffi ciently and there is no danger for
stored food to get foul.
If the temperature in the freezer is not at the level
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required for the preservation of stored food, the
alarm will be switched on every 24 hours to alert
you of this condition.
At the fi rst start of the appliance the alarm has a
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24-hour temperature alarm delay, because the
freezer has not reached the required temperature
level. This prevents the unnecessary alarm
operation.
Indicates current temperature in the refrigerator
(positive single digit numeral), or in the freezer
(negative double digit numeral).
During the setting procedure the display fl ashes and
indicates momentary temperature setting. It also
fl ashes if the freezer temperature is so high that
there is danger for stored food to become foul.
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Control panel III.
VALVE AND NO FROST SYSTEM APPLIANCE
A Freezer ON/OFF button
B Green signal lamp: indicates freezer operation
C Refrigerator ON/OFF button
D Green signal lamp: indicates refrigerator operation
E Intensive freezing ON/OFF button
F Orange signal lamp: intensive freezing in operation
G Intensive cooling ON/OFF button
H Orange signal lamp: intensive cooling in operation
I Sound alarm and child lock ON/OFF button
J Red signal lamp: alarm is active
K Freezer temperature setting button
L Freezer temperature digital display: indicates temp. range
-16°C to -24°C.
M Refrigerator temperature setting button
N Refrigerator temperature digital display: indicates temp. range
+1°C do +9°C.
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Switching the
appliance ON/OFF
Before the fi rst use of the appliance fi rst plug the
power cable into the wall socket. Display indicates
dashes for both the refrigerator and the freezer.
Switch the appliance on/off by pressing the
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button A for 3 seconds. Both the refrigerator and
the freezer are started, green signal lamps B
and D are on. In this mode you can switch off
the refrigerator only by pressing button C for 3
seconds (green signal lamp 2 is off).
Display indicates temperature in the refrigerator
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+9°C and in the freezer 0°C. These values remain
on the display until the actual temperature within
the respective space falls below these values.
The appliance has been preset in the factory to
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the recommended temperatures of the refrigerator
to +5°C and freezer to -18°C.
Temperature setting
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Temperature setting range of the refrigerator:
+1°C do +9°.
Temperature setting range of the freezer:
-16°C do -24°C.
Freezer temperature is set by pressing button K,
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and refrigerator temperature by pressing button
M.
After pressing the temperature setting button
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the display starts fl ashing and indicates the last
selected setting.
Temperature setting is changed by short
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consecutive pressing of the button in 1°C steps.
During the setting procedure all other buttons are
idle.
Approximately 5 seconds after the setting button
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is released the display indicates the actual
temperature.
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Other settings
Alarm
Continuous sound - open refrigerator door
alarm
If the refrigerator door is open for more than one
minute, the sound alarm is turned on (continuous
tone) and red signal lamp J is on. The alarm is
automatically switched off when the door is closed,
but you can also switch it off by pressing the alarm
off button (I).
Intermittent sound - freezer/refrigerator
temperature is too high
Sound alarm is also activated in case of elevated
temperature (intermittent tone), and the temperature
on the display is fl ashing.
Sound alarm is switched off by pressing button
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I. Red signal lamp and temperature fl ashing
are stopped automatically when the freezer/
refrigerator is cooled enough that there is no more
risk of food becoming foul.
If the freezer temperature fails to arrive at the
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adequate level 24 hours after the alarm had
been switched off it is activated again, and again
switched off automatically when the freezer is
cooled enough for safe storage of food. During the
fi rst start of the appliance there is a 24 hour delay
of the temperature alarm to avoid unnecessary
alarm operation..
Intermittent alarm sound - power failure signal
If the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer is
raised too much as a consequence of power failure,
sound alarm is activated (intermittent tone),
red signal lamp is on, and the display fl ashes the
highest temperature digit (in case of refrigerator
maximum 9°C).
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Intensive cooling
Intensive cooling of the refrigerator is activated by
pressing the button G (orange signal lamp H is on).
It is automatically switched off after 6 hours, and
the selection is set back to the pervading value. It
is intended for fast cooling of large quantity of
inserted food.
Intensive freezing
It is activated by pressing the button E (orange
signal lamp F is on), and the intensive cooling of
the freezer starts. If the setting is not deactivated
manually by pressing the same button adjacent to
the symbol again, it is switched off automatically
approximately two days after the activation. Setting
is intended for fast freezing of large quantities
of inserted food. In case of power failure the fast
freezing process is repeated. Use the setting also
with the fi rst start of the appliance, before intended
cleaning, and in case of large quantities of food
inserted in the appliance.
Child lock
Integrated child lock protects the appliance from
accidental temperature setting changes or even
switching the appliance off. You can activate or
deactivate the child lock by pressing the alarm
button (I) for 3 seconds (both displays fl ash ‘LL’ and
‘L’ for 3 seconds). Once the child lock is activated,
only the alarm button is active. Pressing any other
button provokes the letters ‘LL’ and ‘L’ to appear on
the display.
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Recommended distribution of food
Recommended
distribution of food
Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, …
- middle section: dairy products, cheese,
readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TVdinners, …
- bottom section: meat, meat products,
delicatessen, …
- crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads,
appliances without ZERO’N’FRESH drawer
also: root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, …
- ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: fresh meat, meat
products, fi sh, seafood, dairy products, salads,
fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, dips and
sauces, …
Refrigerator door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Freezer sections:
- door compartments: packed vegetables, ice
cream, ice,...
- other compartments: freezing, storing frozen
food or quick cooling of bottles (see section
“Freezing and storing frozen food”, setting “Quick
cooling of drinks in the freezer”,...)
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Storing fresh food
Important precautions
for storing fresh food
Proper use of the appliance, adequately
packed food, correct temperature and
hygienic precautions have substantial
impact on the quality of stored food.
Always respect the best before date,
printed on the packaging.
Food to be stored in the refrigerator
should be properly packed as to prevent
absorbing of moisture and building of
odors.
Never store infl ammable, volatile or
explosive substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage
shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
upright position.
Some organic solutions e.g: strong oils
in lemon/orange peel and acids in butter
etc. can cause damage through prolonged
contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets,
they can cause accelerated ageing of the
plastic material.
Unpleasant odour inside the refrigerator is
a sign that something is wrong with food
or that your refrigerator needs cleaning
(see chapter on Cleaning).
If you are away for a lengthy time, please
remove all perishables beforehand.
Interior accessories
and space distribution
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Equipment depends on the model.
Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides
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inside the appliance. They are protected against
pulling out completely by accident. To remove the
shelf, raise the back part level off and pull it out.
Quickly perishable food should be stored on the
back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.
Certain models are equipped with wire bottle rack
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which enables placing of bottles on the cork. It is
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safeguarded against pulling out. It may be pulled
out only if empty, by lifting the front part and
pulling it towards you. Place the bottle rack in the
appliance in such way to avoid obstruction of door
closing by the length of the stacked bottles.
Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or
13 kg of total mass - see label at the right side of
the interior of the appliance.
Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of
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the refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and
vegetables. It retains the right level of moisture
and prevents drying out.
The inner refrigerator door consists of various
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shelves or holders used for storing cheese,
butter, eggs, yogurt, and a stock of other smaller
packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom shelf is
used for storing bottles.
The freezer door liner is also fi tted with various
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shelves or holders used for storing frequently
used frozen food - quick access (ice cream,
already opened packages of vegetables, etc.).
Fan (certain models only - located under the
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ceiling or hidden behind rear panel of the
refrigerator, or concealed within the freezing unit)
improves even distribution of temperature and
reduced condensation on storage racks.
Storage time of fresh
foods
Approximate storage time of fresh foods
Food Period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc… up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw
chunks of meat
fi sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
up to 2 days
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Freezing and storage of frozen food
Freezing procedure
Important precautions
for freezing of fresh
food
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Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing
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fresh food. In models with knobs continuous
freezing is activated by pressing the knob E, and
in models without knobs by the button A (position
SF). After this period place fresh food in the
freezing compartment. In NO FROST freezer
model use central drawer for freezing.
Do not let the already frozen packages touch the
fresh ones.
NO FROST freezers require enough space under
the ceiling for the circulation of cold air, so avoid
storing the food above the marked level (see
photo).
After 24 hours you may move the food to the
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storage compartment, and repeat the freezing
procedure if required.
You may also remove the drawers and store
frozen food directly on cooling shelves.
For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2
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kg), the engagement of the fast freeze function is
not required.
Freeze only such food which is suitable for
freezing and can sustain low temperatures.
Food should be of adequate quality and
fresh.
Select adequate packaging for each kind
of food and pack it correctly.
The packaging should be air tight and
well sealed without leaking since this
could cause substantial vitamin loss and
dehydration.
Mark packages with following data:Type,
kind and amount; with the date of placing.
It is imperative that food is frozen
as quickly as possible. We therefore
recommend the size of the package not
to be too large and to be cooled before
placing into the freezer.
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The amount of the fresh foods that can be
loaded in the freezer as a single load is
declared on the rating plate. If the loaded
amount is too large, the quality of freezing
is reduced which in turn affects the quality
of frozen foods.
Storing commercially
frozen food
Approximate storage
time of frozen foods
The storage time and recommended temperature
for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated
on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s
instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
When shopping be careful to choose only food
which is adequately packed and provided with
complete data and stored in freezers where the
temperature never rises above -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food wrapped with frost.
This indicates that the package was thawed before
at least once.
Take care that packages don’t start to thaw
during transport to your home. Temperature rise
shortens the storage time and affects the quality of
commercially frozen foods.
Food Storage Period
Fruit, beef from 10 to12 months
Vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
Chopped (minced) meat 4 months
Bread, pastry, TV-dinner, fat free fi sh 3 months
Intestines 2 months
Smoked sausages, fat fi sh 1 month
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Defrosting frozen food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used
as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but
it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly
activate after defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade
meals.
Making ice
Remove the cap from ice tray (certain models only)
and fi ll it to the mark with fi ltered cold water. Close
it and place it on the door shelf. Ice tray can freeze
8 cubes.
It is recommended to make ice on stock.
Ice cubes are discharged from the tray by turning
the tray upside down and placing it under cold
running water. Shake the tray, open the cover and
pour the ice out.
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Defrosting the appliance
Automatic defrosting of
the refrigerator
Defrosting traditional
freezer
The appliance needs no special defrosting
procedure, because ice deposited at the inner back
wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the
inner back wall during the compressor operation is
defrosted when the compressor stops operating,
and condensed water drops are drained through
the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan
situated above the compressor where it evaporates.
In case of excessive ice deposits at the inner
rear wall of the refrigerator (3-5 mm), switch the
appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF button and
defrost it manually.
Clean the freezer when the frost layer in the
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freezer reaches thickness of around 3-5 mm.
24 hours prior defrosting fresh food activate
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intensive freezing knob (see section Control of
particular models - Intensive freezing), to quickly
freeze freshly inserted food. After that empty the
freezer and take care that the packages remain
frozen.
Switch the appliance off by turning the
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temperature selector (A) to the mark .
To drain defrost water pull the funnel shaped
•
groove at the bottom of the appliance out, and
place a convenient vessel underneath to collect
the defrost water.
Never use powered appliances to defrost the
•
freezer (hair dryer, etc.).
Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
•
cause damage to the plastic parts and may be
hazardous to health.
Clean the interior of the appliance and wipe it dry
•
(see chapter Cleaning).
Before reloading food into the freezer switch the
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appliance on.
Defrosting traditional
freezer
Defrosting of NO FROST freezer is automatic.
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Periodic appearance of frost layer eventually
disappears automatically.
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Cleaning
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Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect the
appliance from the mains (turn the thermostat
button to the position
from the mains outlet). Special antibacterial
protection in top layer of inner walls prevents
growth of bacteria and maintains the interior clean
and germ free. Make sure to remove traces of any
cleaning agents you had been using.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with water
•
and mild liquid detergent.
For cleaning of plastic, coated, or aluminum parts
•
avoid using abrasive or special cleansing agents
(like the stainless steel polish), otherwise you may
damage the surface.
Clean coated and aluminum surfaces using the
•
soft cloth and alcohol based cleaning agent (like
glass cleaner).
Wash the interior of the appliance with mild liquid
•
detergent and lukewarm water, mixed with a little
vinegar.
Groove and drain outlet located below the cooling
•
panel at the rear wall collect the drained water, so
should not be clogged (e.g. with food particles).
Make sure you inspect them periodically and
clean if necessary (use plastic straw to free the
outlet hole).
The condenser on the rear wall must always be
•
clean and free of dust or kitchen fumes deposits,
therefore clean the dust periodically with nonmetallic brush or vacuum cleaner.
Clean also the drip pan above the compressor.
•
If you removed the pan, please make sure you
replace it to the same position, and check that it is
in completely horizontal position!
Ice and/or frost deposits exceeding 3-5 mm
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increase energy consumption, so should be
defrosted regularly (not for the NO FROST
freezer). Do not use sharp pointed objects,
solvents or sprays.
After cleaning switch the appliance on and reload
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the food.
and pull the power cord
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Troubleshooting guide
Fault: Cause/Remedy
The appliance does not
operate after connection to
the mains:
Cooling system operates
continuously without
intermittent stoppages:
Excessive ice formation at
the rear interior wall of the
refrigerator:
Water dripping from the
appliance:
Check if there is power in the socket and if the
•
appliance is switched on.
Ambient temperature too high.
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Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
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Door not closed properly (particle between door
•
gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...).
Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
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• Refrigerator sensor (A) is crammed with fresh food.
Free the sensor and allow air to circulate around it.
Check air circulation for suffi cient cooling of the
•
compressor, and clean the condenser.
Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
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Inserting hot food in the refrigerator.
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Food or dish is touching the rear interior panel of the
•
refrigerator.
Bad door sealing; clean or replace the gasket if dirty
•
or damaged.
Drain outlet is clogged, drain water drips past the
•
collection groove.
Red light is fl ashing (freezer
compartment only):
Clean the clogged outlet using plastic straw.
•
Thaw thick ice deposits manually (see chapter
•
Defrosting).
Frequent opening of the door, door open too long.
•
Door not closed properly (particle between door
•
gasket, sagged door, damaged gasket, etc...).
Excessively long power failure.
•
Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
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Fault: Cause/Remedy
Diffi cult door opening:
If you attempt to open the immediately closed door
•
of the freezer you may experience resistance. This
happens because certain quantity of cold air escapes
from the appliance through the open door and is
replaced by warm ambient air. Cooling of such air
creates negative pressure (vacuum) and suction,
which prevents easy opening of the door. This is
normalized after several minutes and you can open
the door with ease.
Bulb replacement:
Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the
•
appliance form the power supply. Using the
screwdriver remove the cover, replace the bulb with a
new one (E 14, max. same voltage as the factory one
and fi t back the cover.
Don’t forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic
•
waste.
The light bulb is aconsumption material and not
•
covered by the warranty.
Green LED is fl ashing:
If the green LED is fl ashing, call the nearest service
•
center.
Troubleshooting helpful hints:• If you are not able to fi x the trouble by any of the
above tips, turn the thermostat button to the position
,disconnect the power cord from the mains outlet,
wait 10 minutes, and reconnect the appliance.
Should none of the above guidelines be of positive
help, please call for service assistance, quoting
information given on the rating plate either within, or
at rear of an appliance.
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Noise level
Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is
provided by compressor cooling system (for certain
appliances also the fan). Operation of this system
results in certain noise, the intensity of which
depends upon the installation, correct use, and age
of the appliance.
After starting the appliance, the operation of
•
the compressor (the refrigerant fl ow) may be
somewhat louder. This does not mean that
something is wrong with the appliance, neither
has it any infl uence on the lifetime of the
appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced and
eventually subsides.
Sometimes the appliance produces unusual and
•
stronger noise which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often the consequence of
inadequate positioning of the appliance:
The appliance should be placed on a fl at and
-
fi rm base.
It should not touch the wall or adjacent kitchen
-
units standing next to it.
Check whether the accessories in the interior
-
of the appliance are placed correctly in their
positions; also check the bottles, tins and other
vessels that might touch each other and rattle.
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT
TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO
IMPACT TO THE FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF
THE APPLIANCE.
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