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Instructions for use
Refrigerator-freezer
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We thank you for the confi dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance.
We wish you a lot of pleasure using the appliance.
The refrigerator-freezer (hereinafter referred to as the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper
part is the refrigerator compartment, and the lower part is the freezer compartment – freezer chest.
The refrigerator compartment is intended for use in households, for storing fresh food at
temperatures higher than 0°C.
The freezer is intended for use in households, for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).
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Important warnings ..................................................... 3
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................4
Appliance description ................................................. 5
Installation and connection ........................................ 7
Changing the door opening direction .......................9
Operating the appliance with
electronic controls .................................................... 11
Operating the mechanically
controlled appliance ................................................. 17
Recommended food arrangement
in the appliance .........................................................23
Storing food in the refrigerator ................................ 24
Storage of food in the FreshZone ............................25
Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food ..........26
Defrosting the appliance ...........................................28
Cleaning the appliance .............................................29
Troubleshooting ........................................................30
Information on appliance noise ...............................32
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Important warnings
• This appliance is manufactured in compliance with relevant
safety standards. However, it is still advisable it is not used
without due supervision by persons with diminished physical,
motoric, or mental capabilities or persons with inadequate
experience or knowledge. The same recommendation applies
to minors using the appliance.
• Before connecting the appliance, carefully read the
instructions for use which describe the appliance and its
correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several types
/ models; therefore, they may include descriptions of settings
and equipment that may not be available in your refrigerator.
The instructions also apply to the NO FROST version of the
freezer, featuring a built-in fan and automatic defrosting.
• Remove the packaging that is intended for protecting the
appliance or its respective parts during transport.
• Spacers are fi tted in the corners of the doors; these should
be removed and the plugs attached (only with some models)
should be inserted into the openings.
• Before connecting to the power mains, the appliance should
be left to stand still in upright position for at least 2 hours.
Thus, operation errors due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system will be much less likely to occur.
• The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
• The appliance may not be used outdoors and should not be
exposed to rain.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power mains
(unplug the power cord from the wall outlet) before cleaning or
before replacing the bulb.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by a
service technician or other authorized person.
• If the appliance is not used for a longer period of time, switch
it off with the relevant button and disconnect it from the power
mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the
door ajar.
• To protect the environment, dispose of the appliance after its
useful life by taking it to an authorized waste collection center.
• The packaging is made of environment-friendly materials that
can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without hazard to
the environment.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• The label with basic information on the appliance is attached in
the appliance interior. If the label is not in your local language,
replace it with the one supplied with the appliance.
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• Warning! Ventilation slots on the appliance or a built-in element must always be clean and
unobstructed.
• Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or tools to defrost the refrigerator, nor any other
methods except for those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning! When installing, cleaning, or removing the appliance, make sure the insulation on the
refrigeration system parts is not damaged. Thus you will also prevent damage to the environment.
• Warning! Do not use electric appliances in the refrigerator or freezer interior, except for those
expressly allowed by the refrigerator-freezer manufacturer.
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.
A few tips on how to save power with your
refrigerator-freezer combo
• Observe the installation instructions.
• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.
• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.
• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section
“Cleaning the appliance”).
• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.
• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.
• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of
the entire capacity.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has
accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.
• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that
allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances fi tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
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Appliance description
A Refrigerator compartment
1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination lamp
3 Shelf (height adjustable)
4 Fruit and vegetables
bin / drawer
5 Refrigerator door rack (deep
and shallow version)
6 Bottle rack
B Standard freezer
(standard appliances)
7 Freezing drawer
8 Storage drawer
9 Storage drawer
10 Freezer door rack*
11 Water discharge groove*
12 Foot*
13 Wheel*
B NO FROST freezer
7 Storage drawer
8 Freezing drawer
9 Storage drawer
• Appliance interior equipment may change subject to appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. If you wish to remove a drawer, pull it out as far as
it will go, then lift its front part and pull it out completely.
* Only with some models.
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A Refrigerator compartment
1 Control unit
2 Interior illumination lamp
3 Shelf (height adjustable)
4 Fruit and vegetables
bin / drawer
5 Refrigerator door rack (deep
and shallow version)
6 Bottle rack
B Standard freezer
(standard appliances)
7 Freezing drawer
8 Storage drawer
9 Storage drawer
10 Freezer door rack*
11 Water discharge groove*
12 Foot*
13 Wheel*
B NO FROST freezer
7 Storage drawer
8 Freezing drawer
9 Storage drawer
• Appliance interior equipment may change subject to appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. If you wish to remove a drawer, pull it out as far as
it will go, then lift its front part and pull it out completely.
* Only with some models.
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Installation and connection
Selecting the room
Installing the appliance
• The appliance should be installed in a dry and well ventilated
room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment
temperature is within the ranges listed in the table below.
The appliance class is indicated on the label with the basic
information on the appliance.
Class Temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two
persons to avoid any physical injury or damage to the appliance.
• The appliance should stand fi rmly in an upright position on a
suffi ciently solid base. At the front, the appliance is fi tted with
two adjustable legs that can be used to level the appliance
(only with some models). Rear side of the appliance is fi tted
with wheels (certain models only) facilitating the positioning of
the appliance at the preselected place.
• If there is a kitchen furniture element above the appliance,
there should be a clearance of at least 5 centimeters between
this element and the refrigerator, to ensure suffi cient cooling of
the condenser unit.
• Two spacers attached to the appliance must be fi tted onto the
upper edge of the condenser, thus preventing the appliance
from being installed too close to the wall (only some models
have it). Spacers are manufactured for all-purpose function
depending on the distance of the condenser from the
appliance. Therefore turn spacers correspondingly and fi x
them to the appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight and do not
place it near sources of heat. If this cannot be avoided, install
an insulation panel.
• Handles are fi tted under the housing at the front side to
make moving the appliance easier (only with some models).
The appliance may stand freely or it can be placed next to a
kitchen furniture element or a wall. Mind the space required
to open the door and pull out the drawers and shelves (see
installation diagram).
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Remark:
* Applies to OLD TIMER appliances.
Connecting the
appliance
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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the power
mains. The wall outlet should be fi tted with a ground contact
(safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated
on the label with basic information on the appliance.
• The appliance should be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the relevant effective standards
and regulations.
The appliance will withstand short-term deviations from the
nominal voltages, but not more than from -6 % to +6%.
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Changing the door opening direction
Version I
Tools required: ring spanner (box-end wrench) No. 8, screwdriver, torx25, fl athead
screwdriver
1. Use a fl athead screwdriver to remove the hole plugs/covers A and B1.
2. Unscrew and remove – one by one, in the specifi ed order from top to bottom – the hinges (C, D,
and E1) and the door (F, G). Make sure the door is not damaged.
3. Move the hole plugs / covers (H) to the opposite side.
4. Attach the lower hinge (E2, supplied in a bag) to the opposite side of the housing and add the
washer (I).
5. Upper door (F): Move the upper hinge (C) with the bearing (J) to the opposite side. Remove the
door stopper with the hinge (K1) and attach a symmetrical door stopper (K2, supplied in a bag)
to the opposite side.
6. Lower door (G): move the hinges (L) and the cover (M) to the opposite side.
7. Install / attach, from bottom up, the hinges (D, C) and doors (G, F). Do not forget to install the
washers in the same way they were installed before disassembling (I).
8. Install the covers A and B2 (cover B2 from the supplied bag).
9. Replacing the handle: remove the hole plugs/covers, unscrew the screws and attach the
handle to the opposite side. Insert the plugs into the holes on the opposite side.
Save the elements B1, E1, and K1 in case you need them to change the door opening
direction again at a later time.
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Version II
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. Loosen the screws fi xing the leg supports (certain models
only), then continue the procedure either under cf. 7 or 7.1,
depending on the model of the appliance.
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.
7.1. Tilt the appliance backwards (max. 35°) to lean on the
housing at the back.
Loosen three screws holding the bottom hinge (save the
hinge for eventual subsequent door swing change). On the
opposite side affi x the attached bottom hinge. Plug the holes
left after the replacement with relevant pegs.
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.
9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite sequence.
Changing the door
opening direction
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Remark:
• At OLD TIMER appliances alteration of door opening direction
is not possible.
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Operating the appliance with electronic controls
CONTROL UNIT I
A Temperature setting knob, turn on/off, and SF/SUPER
CONTROL UNIT II
A Temperature setting and on/off button
B Signal light: on when the appliance is in operation
C Refrigerator sound alarm acknowledgement button
D Signal light: fl ashes if refrigerator temperature is too high
E Freezer boost button
F Signal light: on when freezer boost function is activated
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Switching the appliance
on / off
To switch on the appliance, rotate the A dial towards the max
position.
Signal light B will light up (only with some models).
The appliance is switched off when the position of the recess
on the dial is aligned with the
appliance).
sign (there is still voltage in the
Selecting the
temperature in the
appliance
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• Set the desired refrigerator temperature by rotating the A dial
in the interval from min to max.
• Recommended setting is at the eco position.
• Settings towards max position correspond to lower (cooler)
refrigerator temperature and settings towards the min position
mean higher temperature (warmer).
• If the temperature of the room in which the appliance is
installed is lower than 16°C, we recommend setting the
thermostat dial to the max position.
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Freezer boost
• Use this setting when switching on the appliance for the fi rst
time, before cleaning, and when inserting larger quantities of
food (see Freezing process).
Temperature too high
alarm (only with some
models)
If the temperature is too high, an acoustic alarm will be activated
(intermittent beep) and the signal light D will start to fl ash.
Acknowledge and switch off the alarm by pressing the C key.
Signal light D will go off automatically when the refrigerator
reaches a suffi ciently low temperature to prevent the food from
spoiling.
• Acoustic alarm will be activated every 24 hours if the
refrigerator temperature still hasn’t reached a suffi ciently low
level and there is, as a result, danger of food spoilage. The
acoustic alarm will be automatically deactivated when the
refrigerator reaches a suffi ciently low temperature to prevent
food spoilage.
• After the appliance is switched on for the fi rst time, there is
a 24-hour delay in the temperature alarm operation to allow
the refrigerator to reach the set temperature and to prevent
unnecessary alarm activation.
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CONTROL UNIT III
Appliance with a valve and temperature display
A Refrigerator / freezer compartment selector switch
B Signal light: on when the appliance is in operation
C Freezer sound alarm acknowledgement key
D Signal light: fl ashes if freezer temperature is too high
E On/off and temperature control key
F Signal light: on when freezer boost function is activated
G Digital temperature display: displays actual temperature from +1 °C to +9°C for the
refrigerator compartment and -16°C to -24°C (and SF) for the freezer compartment
Refrigerator / freezer
selector
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Use the A switch to select the compartment whose temperature
you would like displayed and for which you would like to set the
temperature using the E key. When selecting a compartment,
make sure the recess on the dial is aligned with the indicated
area.
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Switching the appliance
on/off and setting the
temperature
Switching the appliance on/off
Use the A switch to choose the freezer compartment. Then,
press and hold (for three seconds) the E key to switch on the
appliance. Both the refrigerator and the freezer compartment will
be switched on. When the appliance is on, the B signal light will
also be on. If the E key is pressed and held for three seconds
again, the entire appliance will be switched off.
Switching the refrigerator on/off
The models with the temperature display allow switching off the
refrigerator while the freezer continues to operate.
First, switch on the entire appliance. Then, select the refrigerator
compartment using the A switch. Press and hold the E key for
three seconds to switch off the refrigerator. When the E key is
pressed and held for three seconds again, the refrigerator will be
switched on again.
Setting the temperature in the appliance
Use the A switch to select refrigerator / freezer and press the E
key to set the desired temperature. The settings are changed
in circle, incrementally from maximum to minimum value (or to
“super freeze” – freezer boost function for the freezer). When
the desired temperature is set, the setting is automatically saved
after fi ve seconds and the current temperature in the selected
compartment is displayed.
Super freeze – freezer boost
Use the A switch to select the freezer compartment. Briefl y press
the E key several times until SF is selected and wait for fi ve
seconds until the F light will light up.
If this setting is not deactivated manually, it will be activated
automatically (after approximately two days).
Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time,
before cleaning, and when inserting major quantities of food into
the freezer.
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High freezer temperature
alarm
If the temperature inside the refrigerator is too high, an acoustic
alarm will be activated (intermittent beep) and the signal light D
will fl ash.
• Deactivate the alarm by pressing the C key. Signal light D will
go off when the freezer temperature drops to a level that no
longer presents food spoilage hazard.
• Acoustic alarm will be activated every 24 hours if the freezer
temperature is still not low enough and there is danger of
food spoilage. Sound alarm will be deactivated automatically
when the freezer temperature drops to a level that no longer
presents food spoilage hazard.
• After switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, there is a
24-hour delay in the temperature alarm operation to allow
the freezer to reach the set temperature and to prevent
unnecessary alarm activation.
Digital display
Displays actual temperature in the refrigerator (positive single
digit number) or in the freezer (negative two-digit number).
While the temperature is being set, the display will fl ash,
indicating the currently selected setting. The display will also
fl ash when the freezer temperature rises to a critical level that
presents food spoilage hazard.
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Operating the mechanically controlled appliance
CONTROL UNIT IV
Appliance with Dual Compressor System
A Temperature setting and on/off knob for the freezer compartment
B Temperature setting and on/off knob for the refrigerator compartment
C Lighting on/off key
D Red LED: excessive temperature warning
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Turning the appliance
on/off
Turning on the freezer: rotate the thermostat knob A in
clockwise direction towards the Max position.
Turning off: rotate the A knob back until the arrow is aligned
with the
Turning on the refrigerator: rotate the thermostat knob B in
clockwise direction towards the Max position.
Turning off: rotate the B knob back until the arrow is aligned
with the
symbol (the appliance is still powered).
symbol (the appliance is still powered).
Setting the temperature
in the appliance
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Set the temperature in the freezer compartment by rotating the
A knob from Mix. to Max position. In order to set the refrigerator
compartment temperature, rotate the B knob between Min and
Max position.
• Recommended setting for both thermostat knobs is halfway
between the Min and Max mark.
• A change in the environment temperature will also affect the
temperature in the appliance. Hence, thermostat knob setting
should be adjusted accordingly. Settings closer to the Max
mark correspond to lower temperatures in the appliance
(cooler air) and settings closer to the Min position correspond
to higher temperatures.
• Red LED (D) will light up when the temperature in the freezer
compartment rises to a level that may be detrimental to the
food; it will go off as soon as the temperature drops to a safe
level (see “Troubleshooting”).
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CONTROL UNIT V
Appliance with a single compressor, without a fan
A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Illumination on/off button
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Appliance with a single compressor, with a fan
A Temperature setting and on/off knob
B Illumination on/off button
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Turning the appliance
on/off
Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob A in clockwise direction
towards the Max position.
Turn off: rotate the thermostat knob A back into a position
where the arrow is pointing at the symbol
appliance is still powered).
(in this case, the
Setting the appliance
temperature
• Set the desired refrigerator compartment temperature by
rotating the A knob so that the arrow is pointing to a position
between the Min. and Max. sign.
• The setting recommended by the manufacturer is in the
middle, between the Min and Max signs.
• Any change in the environment temperature will affect the
temperature inside the appliance. Hence, thermostat setting
should be adjusted in such cases. Setting the thermostat to
a position closer to the Max sign increase the temperature
(cooler); setting it to a position closer to the Min sign will
decrease the temperature (warmer).
• If the temperature of the environment in which the appliance
is installed is lower than 16°C, we recommend setting the
thermostat button to the Max. position.
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Fan
(only with some models)
• The fan contributes to more equal distribution of temperature
and faster cooling, as well as reduces formation of dew on the
shelves. It only operates when the compressor is activated.
• Turning on the fan is recommended as an additional function
in the following cases:
- increased temperature in the room (over 30°C),
- increased humidity (during the summer),
- when inserting larger quantities of food (rapid cooling).
• Turning the fan on / off
ON = OFF = 0
When the fan is on, a red dot is indicated on the switch.
Note: When the fan is activated, power consumption is increased
and temperature in the refrigerator drops.
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Hence, we recommend resetting the temperature in the appliance:
- when the fan is activated: between “Min” and
- without the fan: area between
Temperature setting for the refrigerator also affects the
temperature in the freezer compartment.
and “Max”.
(dashed line),
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Recommended food arrangement in the appliance
Recommended food
arrangement in the
appliance
Refrigerator compartment areas:
- upper area: canned / preserved food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.
- medium area: dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, deserts,
juices, beer, cooked food, etc.
- lower area: meat, meat produce, delicatessen, etc.
- vegetable drawer / bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root
vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit,
sauerkraut, turnips, etc.
Refrigerator door areas:
- upper / medium part: eggs, butter, cheeses, etc.
- lower part: beverages, cans, bottles, etc.
Freezer parts:
- door area: packed vegetables, ice cream, ice, etc.
- other areas: freezing, storing frozen food (see “Freezing and
storing frozen food”).
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Storing food in the refrigerator
Important warnings on
food storage
Refrigerator interior
equipment
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Appropriate use of the appliance, appropriate food
packaging, maintaining the appropriate temperature
and observing the hygienic guidelines will affect
decisively the quality of food storage.
Observe the best before dates indicated on the
product packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be placed in
closed containers or otherwise suitably packed to
prevent emitting scent and moisture.
Do not store infl ammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly
sealed and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and
orange peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic
surfaces in case of a prolonged contact, causing
premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant smell warns of poor appliance cleanliness
or deteriorated food (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Remove perishables from the refrigerator before a
longer period of absence from home.
The equipment depends on the models.
• The shelves can be inserted to any of the shelf guides in the
refrigerator interior. They are protected against pulling out.
To remove a shelf from the refrigerator, lift is slightly at the
front, tilt as required, and pull it out. Food that perishes quickly
should be kept at the back of the shelf where the temperatures
are lower.
• Certain models are equipped with wire bottle rack which
enables placing of bottles on the cork. It is 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.
• The bin / drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment,
under the glass shelf, is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity, thus preventing the food from
dehydrating. The food must be appropriately packaged in
order to prevent emitting or receiving smell and moisture.
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• Interior side of the refrigerator door is fi tted with racks and bins
intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other
smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. The lower part of the door
is fi tted with a bottle rack.
• The rack fi tted on the interior side of the freezer compartment
door (only with some models) is intended for storing frozen
food that is used often and requires quick access (ice cream,
open packages of frozen vegetables, etc.).
Food storage time
Recommended storage time for the refrigerator
Foodsmoked Time
eggs, marinated meat, smoked meat up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
root vegetables up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
deserts, fruit, ready-to-eat dishes, raw meat
chunks
fi sh, raw chopped meat, seafood up to 1 day
Storage of food in the FreshZone
The FreshZone drawer provides storage of wide selection of
fresh food longer than in the traditional refrigerator. Food
remains fresh for long time and it preserves its taste and nutritive
ingredients. It reduces decay and loss of mass, so fruit and
vegetables are more fresh and natural. The drawer must be
tightly closed to provide optimum operation.
• Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the moisture of
stored food, and on the frequency of opening the drawer.
• When you buy food check its freshness: quality and durability
of food depends on it.
• Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food separately, or
wrap it in suitable packages. Be careful to prevent touching
of different types of meat. They should be packed and stored
separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in case meat turns
foul.
• Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove food from
the drawer to let its aroma and taste develop at ambient
temperature.
• Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable for storage
in the FreshZone drawer: pineapple, avocado, bananas,
olives, potato, eggplant, cucumber, beans, bell pepper,
melons, water melons, pumpkins,...
up to 2 days
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Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food
Freezing procedure
Maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
introduced into the appliance at a time is indicated
on the label with basic information on the appliance.
If this quantity is exceeded, freezing quality will
deteriorate, as will the quality of the already frozen
food.
• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the super freeze
(freezer boost) function:
- control unit I: rotate the dial A to position SF/SUPER,
- control units II and III: Press the E key (signal light F will
light up),
- control unit IV: rotate the dial A to position SF/ ,
- control unit V with and without fan: rotate the dial A to a
position between min and max with the fan switched off.
After 24 hours, place the fresh food into the freezer, as follows:
- NO FROST appliances: place the food into the middle
section of the freezer compartment;
- standard appliances: place the food into the upper section
of the freezer compartment.
Fresh food should not be in contact with the packages of already
frozen food!
In NO FROST freezers, there should be a suffi cient clearance
just under the upper wall in order to allow air circulation.
Therefore, do not place any food higher than the indicated level
(see fi gure).
• When freezing minor quantities of food (1-2 kg) the super
freeze setting is not required
• After 24 hours, the food can be relocated to other freezer
compartment areas or drawers and the freezing process may
be repeated with new food if required.
• When the freezing process is complete, rotate the dial A back
to the desired setting (control units I, IV and V).
• If you wish to make use of the entire freezer compartment
volume, you may also remove the meddle drawer
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Important warnings on
freezing fresh food
The freezer should only be used for freezing food that
is appropriate for freezing. The food should always be
fresh and of adequate quality.
Choose an appropriate packaging for the food and
package it correctly.
The packaging should be airtight and watertight to
prevent loss of humidity or vitamins from the food.
Indicate the type of food, quantity, and freezing date
on each food package.
It is important that the food is frozen as quickly as
possible; therefore, smaller packages should be
preferred. Before freezing, the food should be cooled.
Storing pre-frozen food
Storage times for frozen
food
Defrosting frozen food
• When storing or using frozen food, observe the manufacturer’s
instructions. Temperature and best before date are indicated
on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in
freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower.
• Do not buy a food package covered with frost, as this is a sign
that the food has been slightly thawed several times. Such
food is of lesser quality.
• When transporting frozen food, prevent it from defrosting /
thawing. Higher temperature will result in shorter storage time
and deteriorated food quality.
Recommended time for storage in the freezer
Food Time
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, dice, or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, ready-to-eat meals, lean
fi sh
tripes / innards 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fi sh 1 month
Microorganisms are not destroyed by freezing. After defrosting,
their activity is resumed intensively and the food may perish
quickly. Therefore, use the thawed food as quickly as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food,
particularly fruit, vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
3 months
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Defrosting the appliance
Automatic refrigerator
defrosting
Defrosting a
conventional freezer
The refrigerator does not require defrosting, as ice accumulated
on the back wall of the refrigerator compartment interior is melted
automatically.
The accumulated ice is thawed when the compressor is not
operating. The drops will drip through the opening in the
refrigerator back wall into a container above the compressor,
from where they will evaporate.
If an excessive layer of ice is accumulated on the refrigerator
back wall (3-5 mm), the appliance should be disconnected and
defrosted manually.
• The freezer should be defrosted when approximately 3-5 mm
of frost is accumulated.
• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze (freezer
boost) function to additionally cool the food (see section
“Freezing process”).
After 24 hours, remove the frozen food from the freezer and
protect them from thawing.
• Disconnect the appliance – rotate the thermostat knob A (and
B) to the
outlet.
• Pull out the drain trough on the bottom of the freezer and place
a container under it to collect the water from thawed ice and
frost.
• Do not use electrical appliances to defrost the appliance
(hairdryer etc.);
• When defrosting the refrigerator, do not use any defrosting
sprays as these may damage the plastic surfaces or harm
your health.
• Clean the appliance interior and wipe it dry (see cleaning the
appliance).
• Before putting the food back into the freezer, connect the
appliance to the power mains and rotate the A button back to
the desired setting.
position and unplug the power cord from the wall
Defrosting a NO FROST
freezer
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• The NO FROST freezer is defrosted automatically. Occasional
occurrence of frost will be eliminated automatically..
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Cleaning the appliance
Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the power
mains – rotate the thermostat knobs A (and B) to position
and unplug the power cord.
• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners containing
abrasive particles, acids, or solvents, are not appropriate
as they will damage the surface.
Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of
suds.
Lacquer-coated and aluminum surfaces can be cleaned with
lukewarm water to which some mild detergent was added.
Cleaning agents with minor alcohol content are also acceptable
(e.g. window cleaners).
Cleaners with alcohol content are not allowed for cleaning plastic
parts.
Clean the appliance interior with lukewarm water to which you
may add some vinegar.
• Placed under the cooling board that cools the refrigerator
interior are a trough (groove) and an opening through which
melted water is discharged from the appliance interior. The
through and the opening should never be blocked; therefore,
check them often and clean as required (e.g. using a plastic
straw).
• Frost and ice accumulated in a layer of 3-5 mm will cause
an increase in power consumption; therefore it should be
removed regularly (this does not apply to the NO FROST
freezer). Do not use any sharp objects, solvents, or sprays.
• Condenser unit on the back of the refrigerator should always
be kept clean, free of dust or deposit from kitchen smoke. Use
a soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner to clean the dust
periodically.
• Also clean the container above the refrigerator compressor. If
it was removed for cleaning, replace it afterwards. Make sure
the container is in a horizontal position!
• After cleaning, switch on the appliance and put the food back
in.
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Troubleshooting
Problem: Cause or remedy:
After connecting to the power
mains, the appliance does not
operate:
Cooling system has been
working continuously for a long
period of time:
Excessive build-up of ice on the
back wall of refrigerator interior
may result form the following:
Water is dripping from the
refrigerator:
Signal light D fl ashes: • Door is opened too often or too long.
Door won’t open easily: • If you wish to open freezer door immediately or shortly after
• Make sure the wall outlet is powered and that the appliance
is plugged in.
• Too high environment temperature.
• Door is open too often or it is left open too long.
• Door is not closed appropriately (there may be dirt between
the door and the refrigerator, the door may be tilted, the seal
should be checked, etc.).
• Too much fresh food was inserted.
• The sensor in the refrigerator (A) is blocked by fresh food.
Make sure the air can circulate around the sensor (only with
some models).
• Insuffi cient compressor and condenser cooling. Check the
air circulation behind the appliance and clean the condenser.
• Door is opened to often or it is left open too long.
• Warm food was placed in the refrigerator.
• Food or a container are in contact with the refrigerator
interior back wall.
• Poor door sealing. If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean it or
replace it.
• Blocked water discharge opening; or water from thawed ice
is dripping past the water collection trough.
• Clean the blocked opening, e.g. using a plastic straw.
• If the layer of ice is too thick, defrost the appliance annually
(see “Defrosting the appliance”).
• Door not closed properly (foreign object between the door
and the housing, tilted door, damaged seal, etc.)
• A longer power failure.
• Too much fresh food inserted at the same time.
closing it, you may feel rather strong resistance. When the
freezer door is opened, some cool air escapes from the
freezer compartment and it is replaced by warm air from the
environment. When this air is cooled, a sub-pressure builds
up, causing resistance to door opening. After a few minutes,
the condition is normalized and the door can be easily
opened again.
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Problem: Cause or remedy:
Replacing the bulb: • Before replacing the bulb, disconnect the appliance from the
power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet /
socket). Remove the cover using a screwdriver, replace the
bulb with a new one (E14, same power rating as the one
provided by the manufacturer) and replace the cover.
• Do not dispose of the blown bulb with organic waste.
• The bulb is considered a consumable and is excluded from
any warranty!
Signal light B is fl ashing: • If the signal light B is fl ashing, call a service technician.
Error code displayed (certain
models only):
If the character E appears on the digital display (certain
•
models only), call service assistance.
If none of the above reasons seems to match your problem, please contact the nearest service
center and state the type, model and serial number as indicated on the label with basic information
attached in the appliance interior.
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Information on appliance noise
Cooling in the refrigerators-freezers is enabled by a cooling system with a compressor (with some
appliances also a fan), which emits a certain level of noise during operation. The level of noise
depends on installation, proper use, and appliance age.
• After appliance startup, the compressor may be somewhat
louder (fl uid noise, noise caused by refrigerant fl owing
through the system). This is not a sign of malfunction and it
will not affect the appliance useful life. Eventually, the level of
this noise will be reduced.
• Occasionally, sudden or louder noise may appear during
appliance operation, which will appear uncommon; these are
mostly the result of improper installation:
- The appliance must be placed horizontally and fi rmly on a solid base.
- The appliance should not be in contact with the wall or adjacent elements.
- Make sure the appliance interior equipment is appropriately fi tted and that the noise is not
caused by vibrating cans, bottles, or other containers in contact with each other.
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