Smeg FAB35X, FA390X, FA350XS, FA390XS, FAB39XS Instruction Manual

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Avvertenze per lo smaltimento e la sicurezza 4, 5 Norme 5 Considerare la temperatura ambiente 5 Installazione dell'apparecchio 6 Conoscere l'apparecchio 7–9 Inserimento e selezione della temperatura 10 Disinserire, mettere fuori servizio l’apparecchio 11 Sistemazione degli alimenti 11, 12 Congelare e conservare 13–15 Pulizia 15 Consigli per il risparmio energetico 16 Avvertenze sui rumori di funzionamento 16 Eliminare da soli piccoli guasti 17, 18 Servizio assistenza clienti 18
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Disposal and safety information 19, 20 Regulations 20 Observe ambient temperature 20 Installation 21 Getting to know your appliance 22–24 Switching ON and setting temperatures 25 Switching OFF and longer periods of disuse 26 Food arrangement 26, 27 Freezing and storing 28, 29 Cleaning 30 Power saving tips 30 Information about operating noises 31 Minor problems and how to rectify them yourself 31, 32 Customer Service 33
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Mise au rebut, conseils de sécurité et consignes 34 Dispositions générales 35 Contrôler la température ambiante 35 Installation de l'appareil 36 Faire la connaissance de l’appareil 37–39 Mise en service et sélection de la température 40 Coupure et mise hors service de l’appareil 41 Rangement des aliments 41, 42 Congélation et stockage 43–45 Nettoyage 45 Economies d'énergie 46 Remarques sur les bruits de fonctionnement 46 Réparer soi-même les petites pannes 47, 48 Service après-vente 48
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Hinweise zur Entsorgung und Sicherheit 49, 50 Bestimmungen 50 Umgebungstemperatur beachten 50 Gerät aufstellen 51 Gerät kennenlernen 52–54 Einschalten und Temperaturwahl 55 Ausschalten, Gerät stillegen 56 Lebensmittel einordnen 56, 57 Gefrieren und Lagern 58, 59 Reinigen 60 Energiespartips 60 Hinweise zu Betriebsgeräuschen 61 Kleine Störungen selbst beheben 61, 62 Kundendienst 63
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Afvoeren van de verpakking en van uw oude apparaat, veiligheidsvoorschriften
64, 65 Bepalingen 65 Let op de omgevingstemperatuur 65 Plaatsing van het apparaat 66 Kennismaking met het apparaat 67–69 Inschakelen en temperatuurkeuze 70 Uitschakelen en buiten werking stellen van het apparaat 71 Levensmiddelen inruimen 71, 72 Invriezen en opslaan 73–75 Schoonmaken 75 Tips om energie te besparen 76 Aanwijzingen bij bedrijfsgeluiden 76 Kleine storingen zelf verhelpen 77–78 Servicedienst 78
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Consejos para la eliminación y el desguace del embalaje de los aparatos usados 79 Advertencias de seguridad 79, 80 Normativas 80 Prestar atención a la temperatura del entorno 80 Instalación y montaje de la unidad 81 Familiarizándose con la unidad 82–84 Conexión del aparato a la red eléctrica / Seleccionar la temperatura 85 Desconexión y paro del aparato 86 Colocación de alimentos 86, 87 Congelar y guardar los alimentos 88–90 Limpieza de la unidad 90 Consejos para ahorrar energía 91 Advertencias sobre los ruidos de funcionamiento del aparato 91 Pequeñas averías de fácil solución 92, 93 Servicio de Asistencia Técnica 93
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Indicações sobre reciclagem e segurança 94, 95
Determinações 95 Ter em atenção a temperatura ambiente 95 Instalação do aparelho 96 Familiarização com o aparelho 97–99 Ligação e selecção de temperatura 100 Desligar e desactivar o aparelho 101 Arrumação dos alimentos 101, 102 Congelação e conservação 103–105 Limpeza 105 Conselhos para poupar energia 106 Indicações sobre ruídos de funcionamento 106 Eliminação de pequenas anomalias 107, 108 Assistência Técnica 108
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Disposal and safety information
Notes on disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environment-friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again.
Unplug your old appliance, cut through the mains cable and throw away cable and plug together. Remove the door lock so that children at play cannot become trapped inside and risk suffocation.
The refrigerant used in fridge/freezers and the gases in the insulation material require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.
Your new appliance was protected by adequate packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials used for this purpose are environment-friendly and suitable for recycling. Please contribute to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately.
Do not allow children to play with any parts of the packaging. There is a risk of suffocation by the cardboard boxes and plastic wrapping.
Up-to-date information concerning options for disposing of your old appliance and the packaging from the new one can be obtained from your retailer or local council office.
Safety information
Before starting the appliance for the first time, you should read the information contained in the operating and installation instructions carefully. This information is vital for the installation, operation and servicing of the appliance.
Keep the operating and installation instructions in a safe place and remember to hand them over to any subsequent owner.
The manufacturer shall not be liable if the following instructions are not observed:
l Never start up an appliance showing any
signs of damage. If in doubt, consult your dealer.
l Installation and connection of the
appliance must be carried out according to the installation instructions. Supply conditions and data must coincide with the data on the rating plate.
l Do not under any circumstances use
a steam cleaner on this appliance. The steam could come into contact with live parts of the appliance and cause a short­circuit or electric shock.
l Electrical safety of the appliance is only
guaranteed if the household earthing system has been installed in compliance with regulations.
l Disconnect appliance from the mains in
case of malfunction and when cleaning or servicing the appliance. Either withdraw the plug or turn off at the fuse. Pull the plug itself and not the cable.
l Repairs and maintenance of the appliance
should only be performed by a qualified technician. Incorrect repairs carried out by someone unqualified are a potential source of danger that may have critical consequences for the user of the appliance.
l Bottles containing high-proof alcoholic
drinks should be properly sealed and stored standing up. Products that make use of a flammable propellant gas (e.g. whipped cream sprays, aerosols) and explosive substances should not be stored inside this appliance – explosion hazard!
l Liquids in bottles and cans, in particular
carbonated drinks, should never be stored in the freezer as the bottles and cans will burst.
l Do not cover or block the vents or grilles
of your appliance.
l Do not use the base panel, pull-out parts,
doors etc. to stand or lean on.
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Installation
Siting
A dry and adequately ventilated room is the best location for installing the appliance. Remember that the appliance should not be exposed to direct sunlight, nor should it be close to a direct source of heat such as a cooker, radiator, etc. Where installation close to a heat source is unavoidable, ensure that a suitable insulating panel is used or maintain the following minimum clearances between the appliance and the heat source:
3 cm clearance (electric cookers) 30 cm clearance (oil or coal-fired stoves).
If the appliance is placed next to another refrigerator or freezer, keep a minimum 2 cm clearance at the side in order to prevent condensation.
The appliance must be stable and level. To compensate for an uneven floor, use the two height-adjustable feet at the front of the appliance (Fig. G). Two castors at the rear of the appliance facilitate installation into a recess.
Electrical connection
Only connect appliances to a 220–240 V/ 50 Hz a.c. supply by means of a safety socket installed in accordance with regulations. Make sure that the socket is protected by a 10 amp fuse or higher. With appliances destined for non-European countries, check the rating plate to make sure that supply voltage and type of current indicated coincide with the values of your power supply. The rating plate is located at the bottom left of the refrigerator (Figure F).
In the event that the mains cable needs to be replaced, this must only be carried out by a service technician of the manufacturer.
Warning! NEVER connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs (e.g. Sava plug) or to power inverters which convert the direct current to 230 V alternating current (e.g. solar equipment, power supplies on ships).
Ventilation
Figure
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The warm air generated at the back of the appliance must be allowed to escape unhindered. Otherwise the refrigerating machine will have to work harder which in turn increases energy consumption. For this reason, never cover up the vents and grilles.
After shipping ...
Before switching on for the first time, allow the appliance to set vertically for approximately 1/2 hour.
l Do not allow children to play with this
appliance.
l If the appliance is fitted with a lock, keep
the key in a safe place out of the reach of children.
l Never put ice cubes or ice lollies straight
from the freezer into your mouth. (The low temperature may cause “freezer burns”.)
l Never touch any frozen food if your hands
are wet, as they may stick to it.
This unit contains the coolant isobutane (R 600a), a natural gas which is very
environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes. Warning - Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended dy the manufacturer.
Regulations
The appliance is suitable for refrigerating and freezing food, and making ice cubes.
It is designed for domestic use.
If using the appliance for commercial purposes, please observe the statutory regulations applicable for the trade sector in question.
The appliance adheres to current German regulations for the prevention of accidents caused by refrigerating equipment (VBG 20).
This product meets all the relevant safety regulations applicable to electrical appliances.
The refrigerating circuit has been leak-tested.
Disposal and safety information
Observe ambient temperature
Depending on the “climatic category” (see rating plate), the appliance can be operated at the following ambient temperatures. (The rating plate can be found inside the appliance at the bottom left-hand side, Fig.
F
).
Climatic Ambient temperature category from ... to
SN +10 °C to 32 °C N +16 °C to 32 °C ST +18 °C to 38 °C T +18 °C to 43 °C
If the temperature drops below the ambient­temperature range, the refrigerator compart­ment will become too cold. If the temperature exceeds the ambient-temperature range, the freezer compartment will become too warm.
If the ambient temperature drops below the set temperature in the refrigerator, the latter will drop to the ambient temperature.
At ambient temperatures below +10 °C, functional irregularities may occur during automatic defrosting of the refrigerator interior.
As a contribution to environmental protection, we use recycled paper.
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Getting to know your appliance
The fully automatic NO FROST system ensures that ice does form inside the freezer section. There is no longer any need for defrosting.
How it works:
The food is frozen by a flow of cold air. The evaporator in the NO FROST system cools the air inside the appliance. The cold air is circulated by a fan. A second fan provides for air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.The moisture in the air condenses on the evaporator which is defrosted fully automatically whenever necessary. The thawed water is directed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates. The freezer section and the frozen food inside are kept free from ice.
Description of control functions
Figure
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1 button
Appliance main switch, serves for switching on and off the entire appliance.
2 button
Serves for switching off the warning buzzer.
The warning buzzer sounds if the freezer temperature is too warm, i.e. if the frozen-food is in danger (display 9 flashes simultaneously).
There are occasions when the warning buzzer may sound without the frozen­food being in any danger:
- when you start up the appliance
- when placing fresh food in the freezer without switching on fast freezing
- and if the freezer compartment door is open too long. Once the warning buzzer has been switched off, the "acoustic warning" automatically returns to stand-by, if the freezer compartment has reached its operating temperature again.
3 "super" button
Serves to switch fast-freeze on and off. Operation is indicated via display 8, "super". The fast freezing serves for freezing of large quantities of fresh food and should be switched on up to 24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer compartment.
The refrigerating unit operates continually after being switched on, a very low temperature is achieved in the freezer compartment.
4 "Freezer" button
Serves to indicate the current freezer compartment temperature on display 9 (see description 9b).
5 "Cooler" button
Serves to indicate the current refrigerator compartment temperature on display 9 (see description 9a).
6 Temperature selection button for
freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment
a) (The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment is adjustable from 2
0
C to
8
0
C). Press the "cooler" button and
then the
0
C button. The selected
temperature is displayed for 5 seconds on display 9. Press the selection button again or hold it pressed until the desired temperature is displayed. (The selection temperature is displayed in continuous sequence from 8
0
C to 2 0C.
After 2
0
C is displayed, 8 0C appears
again).
b) (The temperature in the freezer
compartment is adjustable from –16
0
C
to –26
0
C). To select the desired
temperature in the freezer compartment, press the "freezer" button and then press the
0
C button .
The selection temperature is displayed for 5 seconds on display 9. Press the selection button again or hold it pressed until the desired temperature is displayed. (The
Getting to know your appliance
Before reading on, please unfold the pages at the back of this manual featuring the illustrations.
These operating instructions apply to various models. It is possible that some details of the illustrations do not coincide exactly with the particular characteristics of your appliance.
General view
Figure
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1-9 Control panel
10 Air vent opening 11 Interior light 12 Multiflow system
(cold air distributor) 13 Shelf 14* Drawer for yoghurt cartons 15 Vegetable bin 16* "Chiller" compartment 17 Egg rack 18 Butter and cheese compartment 19 Tray for small cans, tubes 20 Bottle keeper 21 Bottle shelf 22 Freezer tray 23 Frozen-food container
A Fridge section B Freezer section
* Not on all models
Control panel
(Quick guide)
Figure
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1 button
Appliance main switch for on/off
2 button ("alarm off" switch)
a) For switching off the warning buzzer.
b) For displaying the warmest temperature which has prevailed in the freezer compartment (only if display 9 flashes).
3 “super” button
For maximum freezing capacity.
4 “Freezer” button
Serves to display the current freezer compartment temperature.
5 “Cooler” button
Serves to display the current refrigerator compartment temperature.
6 Temperature selection button for
freezer compartment or refrigerator compartment
0
C = colder, warmer
7 “alarm” display
Only illuminates if the alarm function is activated.
8 “super” display
Only illuminates if the "super" button is pressed.
9 Display for
a) Current refrigerator or freezer
compartment temperature
b) "Warmest temperature" c) Selected temperature for
refrigerator compartment
d) Selected temperature for freezer
compartment
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Getting to know your appliance
selection temperature is displayed in continuous sequence from –16
0
C to –26
0
C. After –26 0C is displayed, –16 0C
appears again).
7 "alarm" display
This illuminates only if the alarm
function is activated. This occurs if it is too warm in the freezer compartment, endangering the frozen-food. It goes out when the operating temperature of the freezer compartment is reached again.
8 "super" display
This illuminates if the "super" button 3
is pressed and thus fast-freezing is switched on.
It goes out again if the "super" button is pressed again to switch it off.
It goes out automatically at the earliest,
52 hours after switching fast-freezing on.
9 Multi-function display
Displays various temperatures.
a) Current refrigerator compartment
temperature
The prevailing temperature in the refrigerator compartment is displayed after pressing the "cooler" button.
b) Current freezer compartment
temperature
The prevailing temperature in the freezer compartment is displayed after pressing the "freezer" button.
c) Freezer compartment temperature
too warm
The current temperature in the freezer compartment is displayed if display 9 flashes.
This means that the freezer compartment is or was in the past, too warm, caused by a power failure or a fault. After pressing the button, the warmest temperature which has prevailed in the freezer compartment is displayed for 5 seconds on display 9 (not flashing).
Afterward, this value is cancelled. Then display 9 displays the current temperature in the freezer compartment without flashing.
d) Selection temperature for the
refrigerator compartment
The selected temperature is displayed for 5 seconds after pressing first the
"cooler" button and then the
0
C
button. Afterward, the display changes to the current temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
e) Selection temperature for the
freezer compartment
The selection temperature is displayed for 5 seconds after pressing first the
"freezer" button and then the
0
C
button . Afterward, the display changes to the current temperature in the freezer compartment.
Switching ON and setting temperatures
Fig.
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l Put the plug in the socket.
l Press the appliance main switch 1.
The warning buzzer sounds, display 9 flashes.
l Press button 2.
Warning buzzer is muted and the "memory" function is activated.
l Set the temperature for the freezer
compartment.
To do this, press first the "freezer" button and then press the
0
C button.
Press the
0
C button repeatedly or press
and hold until the desired temperature is displayed (continuous sequence, after –26
0
C, –16 0C appears again).We recommend setting the temperature of the freezer compartment at –20
0
C.
l Set the temperature for the refrigerator
compartment. To do this, press first the "cooler" button 5 and then press the
0
C button. Press the
0
C button repeatedly or press and hold
until the desired temperature is displayed (continuous sequence, after 8
0
C, 2 0C appears again). We recommend setting the temperature of the refrigerator compartment at +4
0
C.
The temperature setting can also only be corrected slowly.
Note
l The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment may fluctuate because: – The appliance door is opened frequently – Large quantities of fresh food are placed
in the refrigerator compartment and/or
freezer compartment – The ambient temperature changes – The temperature-selector setting for the
freezer compartment changes or
"super" freeze has been activated.
l If no temperature is displayed when
starting the appliance, it is still too warm in the refrigerator or freezer compartment.
l To prevent condensation in the area of
the door seal, the sides of the housing are partially heated.
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Food arrangementFood arrangement
When loading the food, note the following:
l Allow warm food and beverages to cool
down before storing inside the appliance.
l Ensure that food is well wrapped or
covered before it is stored. This will pre­vent food from dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing in taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent cross-flavouring. Vegetables, fruit and salad need not be wrapped provided they are stored in the vegetable bins of the refrigerator.
l Never let any oil or grease come into
contact with plastic fittings or the door seal as these materials easily become porous.
l Never store any explosive substances
inside the appliance. High-proof alcohol should only be stored upright in tightly sealed containers.
Danger of explosion!
l Glass bottles containing liquid that can
freeze should never be stored in the freezer as the glass bursts when the contents freeze.
Example of food arrangement
Fig.
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Refrigerator compartment (A)
Bread, cakes and pastries, ready-made meals and dairy products, from top to bottom on the shelves (13).
* Cheese, sausages and yoghurt in the drawer (14).
Fruit, vegetables and salads in the vegetable container (15).
Butter and cheese in the compartment (18).
Small bottles and cans on the shelf (19).
Large bottles on the bottle shelf (21).
Switching OFF
Press the main switch, Figure 2/1. The whole appliance is then switched off.
Longer periods of disuse
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time: Press the main switch, Figure
2
/1, clean
the appliance and leave the doors open.
* not on all models
Switching OFF and longer periods of disuse
Freezer compartment (B)
Use the freezer tray (22) to store small frozen goods and make ice cubes.
Use the top frozen goods containers (23) to store frozen foods.
Interior fittings
The shelves in the refrigerator compartment can be re-arranged when the door is opened at a 90° angle. Pull the shelf forwards, lower, pull out and re-insert in the desired position. (Fig.
4
).
* Bottle rack
Bottles can be placed and stacked securely in the recesses (Fig.
5
). The underside of the bottle rack is smooth. If space is required for other food, the bottle rack can be inverted (Fig.
6
). To store tall products, the front half of the bottle rack can be placed in the groove underneath and pushed back (Fig.
7
).
* "Chiller" compartment (Fig.
A
) Pull the base of the compartment forwards, the flap opens. The temperature in this compartment is lower than in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature may therefore drop below 0 °C. Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage.
But not suitable for lettuce, vegetables and cold-sensitive produce.
The small drawer can be taken out to facilitate insertion and removal of food. (Figure 9).
The egg racks inserted into the door shelves can be folded up to enable tubes, small tins, etc. to be stacked in their place.
The bottle rack is provided with a retainer to prevent bottles from falling over when the door is opened or closed, (Figure0).
All trays, racks and containers attached to the door can be removed for cleaning purposes.
To remove, simply lift them up, (Fig. 8/A).
* not on all models
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be up to 2.5 kg. Smaller portions freeze through more quickly and the quality is thereby maintained better when defrosting and preparing the food.
It is important to seal food airtight before freezing to prevent it from losing its taste or dehydrating.
Suitable wrapping materials:
plastic foil, polyethylene tubular film, aluminium foil and freezing containers. These items are available from any dealer.
Unsuitable wrapping materials:
wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cello­phane, bin bags or used carrier bags.
Place food in the wrapping, press out any air and seal it airtight.
Suitable sealing materials:
rubber bands, plastic clips, string, freezer tape or similar. Polyethylene tubular film and bags may be heat-sealed using a special sealing iron or press.
Before placing in the freezer, each package should be clearly labelled with the contents and date of freezing.
Maximum freezing capacity
Foodstuffs should be frozen right through as quickly as possible. Only in this way it is possible to retain vitamins, nutrients, appearance and taste. You should therefore never exceed your appliance's maximum freezing capacity.
Within 24 h a max 12 kg of food for 70 cm and 9 kg for 60 cm width appliances, can
be
frozen at once in the upper compartments.
Food that is already frozen should never come into contact with fresh food about to be frozen.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Freezing and storingFreezing and storing
Note the following when buying frozen food
l Inspect packaging: it should not be
damaged in any way.
l Make sure the “Best before ...” date has
not expired.
l Check thermometer of the vendor's
freezer. It should read –18 °C or colder.
l Ensure that the frozen foods are the last
items to be bought. Wrap in several layers of newspaper or place in a thermo­insulated bag and take home at once. Store frozen products in the freezer with­out delay.
Freezing at home
If freezing at home, use only foodstuffs which are absolutely fresh and in perfect condition.
Foodstuffs that freeze well
Meat, cold slices and sausage, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, aromatic herbs, fruit, bread and pastries, pizza, precooked meals, leftovers, egg yolks and whites.
Foodstuffs not suitable for freezing
Whole eggs in their shells, soured cream and mayonnaise, lettuces, radishes, horseradish and onions.
Blanching vegetables and fruit
It is advisable to blanch vegetables and fruit before freezing in order to preserve colour, flavour, aroma and vitamin C. (To blanch, bring a large saucepan of water to a fast boil and completely immerse fruit or vegetables briefly. Most book stores offer a wide selection of literature on freezing which will also deal with blanching.)
Wrapping food
Pack the food in portions suitable for your household. Vegetable and fruit portions should be no heavier than 1 kg, while meat portions can
Fast freezing
If frozen food is already being stored in the freezer, you should switch on fast freeze several hours before putting in fresh food to freeze.
Normally, it will suffice to switch on fast freeze 4–6 hours ahead. If you are planning to make full use of maximum freezing capacity, switch on 24 hours in advance. Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without the fast freeze facility. To switch on "super" freeze, simply press the "super" freeze button, (Fig. 2/3).
The "super" indicator lights up to show that the fast freeze function is operating. After switching on, a very low temperature is achieved in the freezer compartment. Fast­freezing switches off automatically approximately 52 hours after being switched on.
Storage of food
Make sure that all the frozen goods containers are pushed in as far as they will go. This is important so that the air inside the freezer can circulate properly.
* Freezer tray
Fig.
D
The freezer tray is suitable for storing ice cube trays and for freezing individual berries, pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables. To freeze individual items of food, distribute the produce uniformly on the freezer tray and leave to freeze for approx. 10–12 hours. Then transfer the produce into freezer bags or containers. To thaw, spread out the individual items of food.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the nature of the food and the preparation or cooking method you are going to employ, you may choose one of the following thawing methods:
at room temperature, in the refrigerator, in an electric oven, fan-assisted or not, in the microwave oven.
Food that has been partially or completely defrosted can be refrozen provided that these items are stored at temperatures below +3 °C and for no longer than one day where meat and fish is involved, or no longer than 3 days for other items.
Otherwise, provided that taste, smell and appearance remain unchanged, you can boil, fry or process the food further into a ready-made dish and then refreeze.
Observe that in this case the admissible shelf-life will be shorter than normal.
Making ice-cubes
Fill the ice-cube tray three-quarters full with water and place it in the freezer.
Twist the tray slightly to remove the ice-cubes.
* not on all models
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Cleaning
Before cleaning, you should always unplug the appliance and/or switch off or disengage the household fuse.
Do not use a steam cleaner. The hot steam could damage the surface of the appliance or the electrical components – electric shock hazard!
Ensure that cleaning water does not get into the control panel or any of the lights. Lukewarm water with a little mildly disinfectant detergent such as washing-up liquid is ideal for cleaning the entire appliance, except the door seal. Never use cleaning agents containing abrasives, acids, chemical solvents or polishers.
Simply clean the door seal with clear water and dry thoroughly afterwards.
If possible, the heat exchanger (black grid) at the back of the appliance should be cleaned with a brush or vacuum cleaner every two years. This will maintain the full efficiency of the appliance and helps to save electricity.
l Install the appliance in a cool, dry room with
adequate ventilation. Ensure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight and never put it near a direct source of heat (radiator, etc.).
l Never block any vents or grilles on the
appliance.
l Allow warm food to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
l Put frozen food in the refrigerator to thaw.
You can then use the low temperatures of the frozen products to cool food in the refrigerator.
l Do not keep the door of the appliance
open for too long when loading or taking out food. The shorter the time that the door is opened, the less ice will form on the freezer grids.
l Clean the heat exchanger (black grid) at
the back of the appliance every two years.
Power saving tips Information about
operating noises
Operating noises
In order to maintain the pre-set temperature at a constant level, the appliance compressor switches on from time to time. The noises that can be heard while it is running are perfectly normal. The noise reduces automatically when the appliance reaches its operating temperature.
The humming noise is emitted by the motor (compressor). When the motor switches ON, the noise may briefly increase in volume.
The bubbling, gurgling or whirring noise is emitted by the refrigerant as it flows through the pipes.
The clicking noise can always be heard when the thermostat switches ON/OFF the motor.
Cracking sounds may occur if ...
- the automatic defrosting is operating.
- the appliance is cooling down or
warming up (material expansion).
A multi-zone or No-Frost appliance may cause a low hissing noise emitted by the air flow inside the appliance.
If these noises are excessively loud, the causes are probably not serious and are usually very easy to eliminate.
The appliance is not level
Please level the appliance with the aid of a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing under the feet.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from kitchen units or other appliances.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are loose or stick
Please check the detachable components and, if required, refit them.
Bottles and/or receptacles are touching each other
Please move bottles and/or receptacles away from each other.
Minor problems and how to rectify them yourself
Customer service should NOT be contacted for every fault. Most faults are minor. Therefore, before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
A technician who is called out to rectify a minor fault will charge the customer, even if the appliance is still under guarantee.
If the display (Fig.
2
/9) does not
illuminate:
check that the power is ON, that the plug is correctly inserted in the socket and that the appliance is switched ON.
If "E1" (flashing), (Fig.
2
/9) is displayed
while starting the appliance:
A high temperature prevails in the refrigerator compartment. The current temperature of the refrigerator compartment is displayed a few minutes after starting the appliance.
If "E2" (flashing), (Fig.
2
/9) is displayed
while starting the appliance:
A high temperature prevails in the freezer compartment. The current temperature of the freezer compartment is displayed a few minutes after starting the appliance.
If the refrigerator-compartment light does not function:
– The light bulb is defective. Pull out
the mains plug and remove the cover (Fig.
E
/A). Replace the defective light bulb
with a light bulb of the same type (max. 15 W, 230 V, E14 holder).
– The light switch is sticking (Fig.
E
/B).
Check whether it can be moved. If not, please call customer service.
If the display (Fig.
2
/9) flashes but the
acoustic signal is not emitted:
the freezer compartment was too warm due to a power failure or a fault.
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Customer Service
Rating plate
Fig.
F
If you consult Customer Services, please quote the specific model of the product, as well as the relevant production number, which can be found on the characteristic grey sticker (in the refridgerator compartment, bottom left) next to the vegetable container).
The product model can be found on the sticker at the top, the production number at the bottom, left (next to the instruction "Made in Italy").
The address and telephone number of Customer Services can be found in the list of Customer Service Centres, that is to say in the telephone list for your area.
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After pressing the button, the warmest temperature which has prevailed in the freezer compartment is displayed for 5 seconds on display 9 (not flashing).
If a temperature greater than +3 °C is displayed, check the frozen food.
If flavour, odour and appearance have changed, make a ready-made meal out of the food and refreeze.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.
If the display flashes, (Fig.
2
/9) and the warning buzzer sounds following prolonged operation of the appliance:
Fault, it is still too warm in the freezer compartment! The warmest temperature of the freezer compartment is displayed. To switch off the warning buzzer, press the
button . The warmest temperature reached is then displayed. Possible causes of the fault: – The clearance at the top of the appliance
or in the base is blocked,
– The freezer-compartment door has not
been closed correctly, – Fresh food was frozen without Fast freeze, – Too much fresh food was frozen at once, – High ambient temperature. After eliminating the fault, press the button the display stops flashing when the freezer compartment has reached its operating temperature again.
If the freezer section door has been kept open for a long time and the temperature inside now no longer reaches the pre-set level,
so much ice has formed on the evaporator (source of cold temperature) that it cannot be defrosted by the fully automatic defrosting system. In this case take the frozen goods out of the freezer, wrap them well to keep them cold and store them somewhere cool.
Minor problems and how to rectify them yourself
Switch off the appliance and open the freezer section door. After about 12 hours the ice on the cooling system will have thawed. Switch the appliance on again and put the frozen goods back inside.
If you are not able to rectify the problem with the help of the suggestions listed here, please call Customer Service.
Do not open the door more often than necessary, so that the cold temperature inside is retained for as long as possible.
Do not take any further action, especially with regard to the electrical parts of the appliance.
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