Smeg FC20XDNE User manual [GB]

EN

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

OF UPRIGHT
REFRIGERATOR AND
FREEZER

We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing

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our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.

We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The refrigerator is intended for storing fresh food at temperatures above 0°C.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of

frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).

Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number,
indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description
of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions
for use etc.

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Important safety warning

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General information and tips

Protecting the environment

Do not wash in the dishwasher

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CONTENTS

4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

15 REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

23 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

24 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

33 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

37 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE

38 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

43 FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD

43 Freezing procedure
44 Important warnings on freezing
44 Storing industrially frozen food
45 Frozen food storage time
45 Defrosting frozen food

INTRODUCTION

APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION

STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

46 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

48 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

49 TROUBLESHOOTING

51 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE

MISCELLANEOUS

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND

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PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
The instructions apply to several appliance types/
models; thus, settings or equipment may be described
herein which is not available in your appliance. We
recommend saving this instruction manual for future
reference and attach it to the appliance if it is sold in
the future.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST
version/model of the freezer which is fitted with a fan
and in which the defrosting process is automatic (only
with some models).

Check for any damage or irregularities on your
appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged,
notify the retailer from which you have purchased the
appliance.

Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a
minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of
operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

The appliance must be connected to the power
mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.

WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket­outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.

Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the
power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet).

WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as
there is danger of contact with high voltage!

WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside

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the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other

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means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.

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WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.

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Danger of frostbite

Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid
touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or
frostbite.

Safety of children and vulnerable persons

The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

Remove the packaging intended to protect the
appliance or particular parts during transport and keep
it outside the reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.

When removing a used appliance, disconnect the
power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in
the appliance. This will prevent children from locking
themselves in the appliance.

For European markets only

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

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and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.

Warning regarding the refrigerant

The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a.
Make sure that no parts of the cooling system
are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the
environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and
call a service technician.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE

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OF APPLIANCE

WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.

The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

If the appliance will be out of use for an extended
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug it from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.

In case of an error or power supply failure, do not
open the freezer compartment unless the freezer has
not operated for over 16 hours. After this period, use
the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a
replacement appliance).

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Technical information on the appliance

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Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the
climate classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language
of your choice or the language of your country, replace
it with the one supplied.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.

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Removing an obsolete appliance

To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
centre.
Before doing so, do the following:

• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;

• do not allow children to play with the appliance.

WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
This will also prevent pollution.

The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product
should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be
taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic

equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent
any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on
removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal
body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the
store where you bought the product.

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES

• Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual.

• Do not open the door more often than necessary.

• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is

unobstructed.

• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,

have it replaced as soon as possible.

• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room

temperature.

• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove some

of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre layer

of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.

• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that

the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).

• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.

• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them o to reduce power

consumption.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

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SELECTING THE ROOM

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate

correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The
appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on
the appliance.

Class Temperature Relative Humidity

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

• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to
below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!

• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!

• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as
a cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct
sunlight. The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas
cooker or at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance
between such source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating
panel.

75%

Note: Place the appliance in a su ciently large room. There should be at least
1 m3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on
the rating plate in the appliance interior.

• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated
appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2 free space, for adequate air
circulation.

On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover

the opening for the outfl ow air.

Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.

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APPLIANCE PLACEMENT

Appliance installation should be carried
out by at least two persons to avoid
any personal injury or damage to the
appliance.

> 90°

max

30 mm

• There should be a clearance of at least 5 cm between the appliance and
any cupboard installed above it, in order to allow adequate cooling of the
condenser unit.

• 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.

• The appliance must stand level or
tilted slightly to the back. It should be
stable and placed a solid base. At the
front, the appliance is fi tted with two
adjustable feet that can be used to
level the appliance. At the rear side,
casters allow for easier installation of
the appliance (only with some models).

• After you have levelled the appliance
using the adjustable feet, adjust the
additional foot for extra stability of the
appliance.

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• The appliance may be free-standing or it may be placed next to a cupboard, a
cabinet or a wall. If you place the appliance next to a cupboard, a cabinet or a
wall, its power consumption may increase.

• There has to be a clearance of at least 50 mm between the appliance and
any cabinet above it. To allow for adequate ventilation and cooling of the
appliance, there has to be su cient clearance behind the appliance as well
(see installation diagram).

• Take into account the space or clearance required to open the appliance door,
in order to allow the drawers and shelves to be pulled out or removed (see
installation diagram).

50 mm

636/707* mm

592/663* mm

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0

°

(

m

a

x

1

1

5

°

)

* depending on the model
** model with integrated handle
*** model with external/protruding handle

599 mm**
641 mm***

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE

• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. The wall
outlet should be fi tted with a ground
contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated
on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.

• The appliance must be connected
to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the e ective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.

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REVERSING THE DOOR
OPENING DIRECTION

The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed.
Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door
opening direction.

Tools required:

Socket wrench No. 8, shaped screwdriver

Flat screwdriver Spanner No. 8

Note:

• If the appliance has to be tilted to allow access to parts on the bottom, ask
another person for assistance or gently place the appliance on some soft
padding to prevent damaging it. To reverse the opening direction, proceed as
follows.

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1. Place the appliance in an upright position. Open the top door and remove

the door racks (to prevent damaging them during the procedure). Close the
door.

2. Remove the top hinge cap (1). Be particularly careful not to damage the

connector (A). Unplug the connector (A).

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A

A

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3. Undo the screws (2) and remove the hinge (3). Run the connector (A)

through the hole in the hinge. Hold the door while doing this to prevent it
from falling.

2

3

A

4. Remove the top door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting it straight up.

Lay the door onto a smooth surface.

5. Take the (right) cap/cover (4) from the bag and place it on the spot from

which the top hinge was removed. Remove and save the cap/cover from the
other side (5) to which the hinge will be relocated.

4

5

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6. Remove the cap (6) from the left side of the top door and pull out the

connector (A). Then, remove the cap (7) from the right side of the top door.
Place the cap (7) on the left side of the top door and place the cap (6) on
the right side of the top door.

6

A

6

7

7

A

7. Undo the screw (8) and remove the door retainer (10) and the door stop

(9). Then, use a screw (8) to install the door retainer supplied in the bag,
and the door stop (9).

Keep the door retainer (10) in case you need it later.

10

9

8

8. Undo the screws from the middle hinge and remove it. Then, remove the

bottom door from the bottom hinge.

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9. Lay the bottom door onto a smooth surface. Undo the screw (8) and

remove the door retainer (10) and the door stop (9). Then, use a screw (8)
to attach the door retainer supplied in the bag, and the door stop (9). Keep
the door retainer (10) in case you need it later.

10

9

8

10. Remove the middle hinge cap and replace it on the opposite side.

11. Tilt the appliance backwards and remove the adjustable foot (13).

12. Unscrew the bottom hinge (14). Remove the adjustable foot (13) from the

bottom hinge pin (11). Unscrew the pin (11) from the bottom hinge and screw
it onto the opposite side of the hinge.

11

12
13

14

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13. Use the screws to attach the foot from step 11 and the bottom hinge from

step 12 to the opposite side.

14. Place the bottom door onto the bottom hinge and hold them in place.

Rotate the middle hinge by 180°. Place the washer in the correct position
and adjust the position of the middle hinge so that you can install and fix
the bottom door.

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15. Correctly position the top door, run the connector (A) through the hole in

the top hinge (3) and use the screws (2) to attach it. Hold the top door in
place while positioning them. Reconnect the connector (A).

2

3

A

A

16. Replace the upper hinge cap (1).

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17. Open the top door and replace the door rack; then, close the door.

Note: If your model has a handle, then move it to the opposite side by following
the instructions below. Remove the top door and lay them onto a smooth
surface. Remove the caps (1) and (4) and undo the screws (2) as shown in the
figure. Replace the handle (3) on the opposite side, tighten the screws (2) and
replace the caps (1) and (4).

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION

Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

A Refrigerator
1 Control unit

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2 LED lighting

2

3

4

A

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3 MultiFlow column
4 Glass shelves

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5 FreshZone drawer
6 CrispZone fruit and

vegetables drawer with
humidity control*

7 Bottom door shelves
8 Bottle shelf

8

6

9

B

10

B Freezer
9 Top freezing and storage

drawer

10 Deep SpaceBox drawer

for freezing and storage

11 Bottom storage drawer

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• The drawers are fi tted with a system that prevents them from being
unintentionally pulled out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, pull it out
as far as it will go, then lift at the front and pull out completely.

* Only in some models

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A Appliance on/off key
B Temperature adjustment key and

refrigerator/freezer compartment
switch key

B1 Freezer compartment display
B2 Refrigerator compartment display
B3 Set temperature display
C Intensive freezing (freezer boost)

on/off key

C1 Intensive freezing (freezer boost)

D1
D

C1
C

B3
B2

B1

B

function indicator

D EcoSmart function on/off key
D1 Eco function indicator

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SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF

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When you connect the appliance to
the power mains for the first time, the
appliance will be in standby mode
(switched off, but powered).

Switching on the appliance: To switch
on the appliance, press the A key.
A beep will be sounded and the
temperature will be displayed on
display B3.

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7

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2

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Switching off the appliance: To switch
off the appliance, press the A key
and hold it for a while (2 seconds). A
beep will be sounded again and the
outer segments of the display digits B3
will light up in the clockwise direction.
The appliance is in standby mode (it is
still powered).

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE

• The appliance temperature is preset at the factory to the recommended
setting, i.e. 4 °C for the refrigerator compartment and –18 °C for the
freezer compartment.

• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.

In this model, you can switch between
setting the temperature of the
refrigerator and the temperature
of the freezer compartment. To do
this, press the B key and hold it for
two seconds until the symbol for the
desired compartment lights up: B1 for
the freezer compartment and B2 for
the refrigerator compartment.

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Temperature in the refrigerator

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compartment can be set when the B2
symbol is lit.
Set the temperature by briefly pressing
the B key.

• Every time you press the key, the temperature will be increased by 1 °C. The
setting you choose will be stored as the most recent temperature set for the
refrigerator compartment.

• Refrigerator compartment temperature can be set in the range from +1 °C to
+9 °C.

• Recommended temperature setting is 4 °C.

Temperature in the freezer
compartment can be set when the B1
symbol is lit.
Set the temperature by briefly pressing
the B key.

• Every time you press the B key, the temperature will be increased by 1 °C. The
setting you choose will be stored as the most recent temperature set for the
freezer compartment.

• Freezer compartment temperature can be set in the range from –16 °C to
–24 °C.

• Recommended temperature setting is –18 °C.

30 seconds after the most recent key is pressed, the freezer compartment
display automatically switches back to refrigerator compartment display.
B2 will light up and the temperature set for the refrigerator compartment is
displayed on the B3 display unit.

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CONTROL UNIT STANDBY MODE

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30 second after you have pressed the most recent key, the control
unit switches to standby mode. All indicators on the control unit will
be switched off. There are exceptions when some indicators remain lit
although the control unit is in standby mode. Such exceptions include the
following:

• If intensive freezing (freezer boost) is
activated, then the indicator C1 will
remain lit All other indicators are o .

• If the Eco function is acticated, the
indicator D1 will still be displayed in
standby mode. All other indicators
are o .

• If the manual freezer compartment
defrosting function is activated, then
CL will still be displayed on the B3
display unit, even when the control
unit is in the standby mode. All other
indicators are o .

To switch back from the standby
mode: briefly press the B key or open

the refrigerator compartment door.
If the Eco function or the intensive
freezing (freezer boost) function
are activated, then the C or D key,
respectively, may also be used to
switch back from the control unit
standby mode, depending on which
function is activated.

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INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZER COMPARTMENT)

• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the fi rst time, before
cleaning, or before inserting a large amount of food.

To activate the intensive freezing
function, press the C key. You will hear
a beep,
indicators B1 and C1 will light up.

After 30 seconds, the display will
automatically switch to the refrigerator
compartment display – the symbol B2
will light up and the temperature set
for the refrigerator compartment will
be displayed on the B3 display unit.

If you use the B key during operation to select the freezer compartment (B1 will
light up), then you will see the outer segments of the two digits on the display
unit gradually lighting up in a circular manner. At first, only the first segment
(see figure above) will be lit; then, successive segment will light up in the
clockwise direction.

Towards the end of this function’s
operation, all outer segments on the
B3 display unit will be lit up.

When the refrigerator compartment temperature is displayed – and the B2
symbol is lit – briefly press the C key to switch to the freezer compartment
display. The B1 symbol will light up and the status of the function, or how many
of the outer segments are already lit up, will be displayed on the B3 display
unit. After 30 seconds, the display will automatically switch back to refrigerator
compartment temperature display, and the B2 symbol will light up.

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• Refrigerator compartment temperature can be set or adjusted while intensive
freezing function is activated. You may do so when the B2 symbol is lit up. Set
the temperature by briefl y pressing the B key. The intensive freezing function
remains activated nevertheless.

Switching o : If the refrigerator
compartment is active (B2 is lit up),
then fi rst press the C key to switch to
the freezer compartment (B1 will be
lit up), and then press the C key to
deactivate the function.

If the freezer compartment is activated
(symbol B1 is lit), then press the C key
to deactivate the function.

• After the intensive freezing function is deactivated, the freezer temperature
setting returns to the most recent setting selected before the intensive
freezing function was activated.

• In case of a power supply failure or outage, the function will be reactivated.

• When the intensive freezing function is activated, the appliance will
operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be
temporarily somewhat louder.

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ECO FUNCTION

Switching on: To activate the Eco

function, briefly press the D key. The
symbol D1 will light up.
When this function is activated, the
appliance operates under optimum
settings.

If the intensive freezing function or
the manual freezer compartment
defrosting function are activated, then
the Eco function cannot be activated.

Switching off: To switch off the Eco function, again briefly press the D key. The
temperature will return to the most recent setting.

The Eco function will also be deactivated when you use the B key to change the
refrigerator compartment temperature setting, or when you use the C key to
activate the intensive freezing function.

CHILD LOCK

Switching on: To activate the child

lock, press the A and D keys and hold
them for two seconds. LL will briefly
appear on the B3 display unit.

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The function will lock all keys except
the A and D keys.

Switching off: To deactivate the
function, press and hold the A and D
keys again.

In case of a power supply failure
or outage, the function will be
reactivated/resumed.

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HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM

If the temperature inside the appliance
is too high, then an acoustic alarm will
be activated (intermittent tone).
HI will flash on the B3 display unit,
and the symbol for the part of the
appliance where the temperature is
too high (B1 or B2) will be lit.

• Every time you switch on the
appliance using the A key, a 24-hour
delay in alarm operation is activated.
If the appliance fails to reach a
su ciently low temperature after this
period, the alarm will be activated.

Switching o the alarm:

• Acknowledge and turn o the acoustic alarm by pressing any key. Current
temperature in the compartment where the temperature is too high will start
to fl ash on the B3 display unit. If you do not acknowledge and switch o the
acoustic alarm, then it will be activated every hour for approximately
15 minutes.

• The next time you press the B key, the temperature set for the compartment in
which the temperature is currently too high will start to fl ash, and the symbol
for the compartment where the temperature is too high will be lit (B1 or B2).
The temperature display will fl ash until the temperature drops to below the
alarm value.

• When the temperature drops to below the alarm value, then the temperature
display will stop fl ashing and it will be lit continuously. Refrigerator
compartment temperature will be displayed and the B2 symbol will light up.

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OPEN DOOR ALARM

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If the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open for too long, an
acoustic alarm (repetitive beep) will be activated. If the alarm is not deactivated
manually, it will be sounded for 10 minutes.
The appliance will continue to operate as if the door was closed.

Switching off the alarm: To switch off the alarm, close the door.

If you switch off the alarm by pressing any key, the alarm will be
reactivated in 4 minutes if the door is still open.

If you leave the door open for more than 10 minutes, then the alarm will
stop. Appliance operation switches to safe mode in order to provide
sufficient cooling and prevent food spoilage despite the open door.

POWER SUPPLY FAILURE ALARM

If the temperature in the appliance
reached the alarm level during
the power outage, then the high
temperature alarm will be activated
when power supply is restored.
Acoustic alarm will be sounded, and
PF will flash on the display unit B3.

To acknowledge and turn off the
acoustic alarm signal, press any key.
The highest measured temperature
of the freezer compartment will be
displayed on the B3 display unit, and
the B1 symbol will light up.

The next time you press the B key,
the highest measured temperature of
the refrigerator compartment will be
displayed, and the B2 symbol will be
lit up.

When you press the B key again, the power supply failure alarm will be finally
deactivated, and the set temperature for the selected compartment will appear
on the B3 display unit.

If the high temperature alarm is activated at the same time, it will operate as
described in the chapter High Temperature Alarm, after you have deactivated

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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT

(* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL)

SHELF

• You can lay out the empty shelves to
your liking across the guides in the
refrigerator interior without having to

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WIRE BOTTLE RACK*

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remove them from the refrigerator.
To move the shelf or take it out from
the refrigerator, slightly lift it at the
back, pull it towards you, and then
either move it or take it out of the
appliance.

Store quickly perishable food at

the back of the shelf where the
temperature is the lowest.

• Some models also feature a wire
bottle rack. It is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can
only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift it slightly at the
back and pull it towards you. Place
the bottle rack so that the length of
the bottles does not hinder proper
closing of the door.

The holder can take a maximum load of nine 0.75-litre bottles or 13 kilograms

of total weight – see label on the right side in the appliance interior.

• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).

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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY
CONTROL*

• The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The
bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level.

Slider position to the right: closed
vents, higher humidity in the bin

Slider position to the left: open vents,
lower humidity in the bin

If you observe droplets accumulating
below the glass shelf, open the vents
and wipe the shelf (see chapter
TROUBLESHOOTING).

• Pulling out the bin:

- Pull out the bin as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it
out completely.

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FRESHZONE DRAWER*

In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional
refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients.
Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain
fresh and natural longer. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully
closed.

• When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of
the food, as well as how long it will keep in the fridge.

• Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent it
from emitting or receiving odours.

• Take the food from the drawer 30 to 60 minutes before use to allow the aroma
and fl avour develop at room temperature.

• Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the
FreshZone drawer includes the following: pineapples, avocado, bananas,
olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, beans, peppers (capsicum), melons,
watermelons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc.

• To remove the drawer:

- Pull out the drawer until it is
blocked.

- Then, lift it at the front and pull it
all the way out.

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DOOR RACKS

Interior side of the refrigerator door is
fitted with racks intended for storing
cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and
other smaller packages, tubes, cans
etc.

You may lay out the racks as desired
by lifting them slightly from the
grooves that hold them in place and
moving them to the desired spot,
making sure to fit them in the grooves
there.

The bottom rack is intended for
storing bottles.

Maximum load on each door rack is
5 kg.

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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION

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OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Sections in the refrigerator compartment:

- upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc.

- middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer,
cooked food, etc.

- FreshZone bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;

- Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables,
potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc.

Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:

- upper/middle door bins: eggs,

butter, cheese etc.

- lower door bins: beverages, cans,

bottles

Do not store fruit (bananas,
pineapples, papaya, citruses) and
vegetables (zucchini, eggplant,
cucumbers, bell peppers,
tomatoes, and potatoes) sensitive

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to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.

Freezer sections:

- freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing and storing frozen food).

Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears,
grapes, peaches, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

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STORING FOOD IN THE

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE

Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,
maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food
hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality
of food storage.

Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the
packaging.

Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from
emitting or receiving odours and humidity.

Do not store inflammable, 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 damage and
premature ageing of these materials.

Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the
appliance or perished contents (see chapter Cleaning the
Appliance).

If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,
remove perishables from the refrigerator.

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AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

• Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.

• Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is
not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch o , defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.

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STORING FOOD

TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Pork -1 to 4 95 3 days

Beef 0 to 4 95 up to 3 weeks

Lamb 0 to 4 95 14 days

Chicken 0 to 4 95 3 days

Fish 0 to 4 95 3 to 10 days

Mollusc 0 to 4 95 2 days

Wet-aged beef 1,5 95 16 weeks

Dairy products
(yoghurt, sour
cream, butter,
soft cheese,

2 to 4 95 7 to 10 days

cheese spreads
etc.)

Beetroot 0 95 3 to 5 months

Broccoli 0 95-100 10 to 14 days

Cabbage, young 0 98-100 3 to 6 weeks

Carrots, ripe 0 98-100 4 to 5 months

Lettuce, winter 0 95-100 2 to 3 weeks

Garlic 0 65-70 6 to 7 months

Kohlrabi 0 98-100 2 to 3 months

Brussels sprouts 0 90-95 3 to 5 weeks

Cabbage,
Chinese

Cabbage, late
varieties

0 95-100 2 to 3 months

0 98-100 3 to 4 months

Carrots 0 95-100 2 weeks

Cauliflower 0 95-98 2 to 4 weeks

Celery, regular 0 98-100 2 to 3 months

Swiss chard 0 95-100 10 to 14 days

Radicchio 0 95-100 2 to 4 weeks

Corn, sweet 0 95-98 5 to 8 days

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TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Leeks 0 95-100 2 to 3 months

Mushrooms 0 95 3 to 4 days

Parsley 0 95-100 2 to 3 days

Parsnip 0 98-100 4 to 6 months

Radish, winter 0 95-100 2 to 4 months

Horseradish 0 98-100 10 to 12 months

Cauliflower 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Onions 0 to 2 65-70 6 to 7 months

Asparagus 0 to 2 95-100 2 to 3 weeks

Peas, green 0 to 2 95-98 1 to 2 weeks

Vegetables,
chopped

0 to 2 90-95 up to 5 days

Brussels sprout 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 2 weeks

Gooseberries 0 to 2 90-95 3 to 4 weeks

Cucumbers 4 to 10 95 10 to 14 days

Potatoes 7 to 10 90-95 up to 9 months

Avocado, unripe 7 to 10 85-95 up to 6 weeks

Bell peppers 7 to 10 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Tomatoes 10 to 12 85-90 4 to 7 days

Beans, seeds < 15 40-50 6 to 10 months

Pears -3 90-95 2 to 7 months

Apricots -1 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

Strawberries 0 90-95 3 to 7 days

Raspberries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 days

Currants 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 4 weeks

Blueberries 0 to 2 90-95 14 days

Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Grapes 0 to 2 85 2 to 8 weeks

Kiwi, ripe 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 months

Peaches 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

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TYPE OF FOOD Optimum

storage
temperature (°C)

Optimum
storage humidity
level (%)

Approximate
storage time

Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Kiwi, unripe 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 6 months

Nectarines 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

Oranges 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Persimmon 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 months

Plums 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 5 weeks

Fruit, chopped 0 to 2 90-95 up to 10 days

Apples 0 to 4 90-95 1 to 12 months

Melons 4 90-95 15 days

Oranges 4 to 7 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Tangerines 5 to 8 90-95 2 to 4 weeks

Mango 10 to 13 85-95 2 to 3 weeks

Melons 10 to 13 85-95 1 to 2 weeks

Pineapples 10 to 13 85-95 2 to 4 weeks

Lemons 11 to 13 90-95 2 to 3 weeks

Watermelon 12 to 15 85-95 1 to 3 weeks

Bananas, ripe 13 to 16 85-95 3 days

Grapefruit 13 to 16 90-95 1 to 3 weeks

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FREEZING AND STORING

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FREEZING PROCEDURE

Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted
at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If
the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated
amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition,
the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.

• To make use of the entire freezer volume, remove all drawers. To make sure
the food is frozen as soon as possible, place it directly onto the bottom of the
freezer compartment.

• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food:

- press and hold the C key until the C1 symbol starts to flash.

Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen.

• When freezing smaller amounts of food (1-2 kilograms), activating the super
freeze function is not required.

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Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing.
Always use quality and fresh food.

Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the
packaging correctly.

Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the
food does not dry out and loose its vitamins.

Indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing on
the packaging.

It is important that the food freezes quickly. Therefore,
smaller packages are recommended. Refrigerate the food
before freezing.

STORING INDUSTRIALLY FROZEN FOOD

• When storing and using frozen food, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Temperature and expiry date are indicated on the packaging.

• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in freezers at
temperatures of –18 °C or lower.

• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this indicates it has been partly
thawed several times and that it is of inferior quality.

• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of an increase in
temperature, storage time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.

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FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME

RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER

Type of food Time

fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
finely chopped or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, cooked meals, lean fish 3 months
entrails 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month

DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD

• Defrosting is an important step when storing frozen food. The food has to be
defrosted correctly.

• Following are suitable defrosting methods:

- in the refrigerator,

- in cold water,

- in a microwave oven or a convection oven with a suitable defrosting

program.

• Some frozen products can be cooked without prior defrosting.

This will be specifi ed by the manufacturer on the packaging.

• Pack the food in small amounts. This will allow the food to defrost quicker.

• Use partly or completely defrosted food as soon as possible. Bacteria
in defrosted food is reactivated and the food will spoil fast. This applies
particularly to fruit, vegetables, and ready-made food.

• Do not re-freeze food that has been partly or completely defrosted.

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DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE

AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING

Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall
is thawed automatically.
Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will
flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the
compressor, from where they will evaporate.

Make sure the opening in the back wall in the refrigerator interior is never
blocked by food or any other object.

If an excessive layer of ice is formed on the rear wall of refrigerator interior (3–5
mm), switch off the appliance and defrost the appliance manually.

DEFROSTING A NO FROST FREEZER

• The NO FROST freezer will defrost automatically. Any frost layer that may
build up occasionally will disappear automatically.

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MANUAL DEFROSTING OF A NO FROST FREEZER

• A layer of frost could build up on the appliance walls despite the NoFrost
feature. This is usually a result of abnormal use of the appliance, such as too
frequent door opening, leaving the door open for too long, poor door seal etc.

In such case, the freezer can be defrosted manually, according to the following
procedure:

• Simultaneously press the D and C
keys and hold them. At fi rst, the
outer segments of the two digits on
the B3 display unit will light up in a
circular manner; then, CL will appear
on the display unit.

• When the defrosting process is
completed, the function will be
deactivated automatically.

The temperature set for the

refrigerator compartment will be
displayed on the B3 display unit.

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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the

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appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.

• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive
substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may
damage the surface.

Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.
Lacquer-coated and aluminium surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water
to which you have added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol
content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners). Do not use cleaners containing
alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.

Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can
add some vinegar.

• Do not wash the parts of appliance interior equipment in a dishwasher as
they may be damaged.

• A gutter and an opening for discharging
the water from thawed frost deposits
are located underneath the cooling
panel that cools the refrigerator interior.
The gutter and the opening may not be
clogged. Inspect them often and clean if
necessary (e.g. with a plastic straw).

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• After cleaning, switch the appliance
back on and insert the food.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: Cause or remedy:

Appliance is connected
to the power mains but
it does not work.

Cooling system
operates continuously
for a long period of
time:

Excessive build-up of
ice on the back wall
of refrigerator interior
can be a result of the
following:

Build-up of ice or frost
in the freezer interior
(NoFrost appliances):

Condensate (dew) on
the shelf above the
drawers:

Droplets on
the refrigerator
compartment back wall.

Water is dripping/
leaking from the
refrigerator:

• Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and
that the appliance is switched on.

• Too high environment temperature.

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on
the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Warm food placed in the refrigerator.

• Food or containers in contact with the back
interior wall of the refrigerator.

• Poor door sealing.

• If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it.

• Door was open for too long or too frequently.

• The door is not properly closed.

• The door has a poor seal (the gasket is dirty,
the door is not properly aligned, the gasket is
damaged etc.).

• Manually defrost the appliance.

• This is transient phenomenon which cannot be
entirely avoided in periods of high environment
temperature and humidity. It subsides when
temperature and humidity are normalized. We
recommend cleaning the drawers more frequently
and wiping the droplets occasionally.

• Open the humidity control slider.

• Put food in bags or other packaging with a good seal.

• This is normal. The refrigerator compartment is
defrosted automatically, which results in droplets
of water that flows through an opening in the
refrigerator compartment back wall into a tray above
the compressor unit, from which it evaporates.

• Clogged water discharge opening or water
dripping past the water gutter.

• Clean the blocked opening, e.g. using a plastic straw.

• If a thick layer of ice builds up, defrost the
appliance manually (see Defrosting the Appliance).

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Problem: Cause or remedy:

Door is difficult to open:

• If you are trying to open the freezer door after
just having closed it, this could be difficult to do.
As you open the door, some cool air escapes from
the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from
the environment. When this air is cooled, negative
pressure is generated which results in problems as
you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the
condition is normalized and the door can be easily
opened again.

Appliance sides are
warm.

• This is normal. There are pipes and tubes installed
in the appliance sides, which tend to heat up
during appliance operation.

LED lighting does not
work:

• If LED lighting does not work, call a service
technician.

• Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself,
as there is danger of contact with high voltage!

HI will appear on the
display unit.

• Door opened too frequently or too long.

• Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on
the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).

• An extended power supply failure.

• Too much fresh food inserted at once.

PF will appear on the

• An extended power failure.

display unit.

E0 will appear on the
display unit.

• Sensor keys are not responding. Call a service
centre for repair.

• Until the appliance is repaired by a service
technician, the appliance will operate in safe mode.
The appliance will automatically preserve the most
suitable temperature for each compartment.

E1 or E2 will appear on
the display unit.

• Temperature sensor error or fault. Call a service
centre for repair. Until the appliance is repaired by a
service technician, the appliance will operate in safe
mode. The appliance will automatically preserve the
most suitable temperature for each compartment.

E9 will appear on the
display unit.

• Door was open for too long. Close the door.

• If the lighting in the compartment does not function
either, then there is a door sensor fault. Call a service
centre to arrange a repair. The appliance will operate
in safe mode until it is repaired. The appliance will
automatically preserve the most suitable temperature
for each compartment.

If the above tips do not resolve your problem, call the nearest authorized service
centre and state the type, model, and serial number indicated on the appliance

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INFORMATION ABOUT
APPLIANCE NOISE

Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also
includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some
noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the
appliance.

• After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation,
or the sound of fl owing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign
of malfunction and it will not a ect the useful life of the appliance. In time,
appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.

• Sometimes, unusual or loud noises may appear during appliance operation;
these are mostly the result of improper installation:

- The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base.

- The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture.

- Make sure the interior equipment sits firmly in its place and that the noise is

not caused by rattling cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each
other.

• Due to the higher workload on the cooling system when the door is opened
more frequently or for a longer time, when a large amount of fresh food is
introduced or when intensive freezing or cooling functions are activated, the
appliance can temporarily generate more noise.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE

APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY.

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