REFRIGERATOR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL:
Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these
operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for
installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to
possible new owners of the appliance.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the
appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!,
Caution!, Important! ). Please observe the following carefully.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the
appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the
appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible
malfunctions by the user in the section “Trouble shooting” . If these instructions
should not be sufficient, contact your local Service Force Center.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks
ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Important safety instructions..................................................................................3
Prior to initial start-up............................................................................................3
Refrigerant .............................................................................................................3
Safety of children...................................................................................................4
Daily Operation......................................................................................................4
In case of malfunction............................................................................................5
Remove transport packaging..................................................................................5
Installation..............................................................................................................5
Installation Location..............................................................................................5
Positioning .............................................................................................................6
Reversing the door.................................................................................................6
Description of the appliance ................................................................................10
View of the appliance ..........................................................................................10
Starting up and temperature regulation................................................................10
Interior accessories...............................................................................................11
Defrosting ............................................................................................................12
Switching off the appliance .................................................................................12
Cleaning and Care................................................................................................12
Energy Saving tips...............................................................................................13
Trouble shooting..................................................................................................13
Correcting Malfunctions......................................................................................13
Spare parts:...........................................................................................................13
Changing the light bulb........................................................................................15
Noises during Operation......................................................................................15
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines .....................................................................15
Disposal of the appliance.....................................................................................15
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Important safety instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully
understand them before installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of
these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.
Intended use
The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the storage of food
at low temperature. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or
used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage
that may be caused.
Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.
If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the
cooling of foods, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages that may
occur.
Prior to initial start-up
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a
damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please contact your
supplier.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a), is a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility and is non-flammable. This is contained within the refrigerant circuit of
the appliance. Ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes
damaged during transportation and installation.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
• Avoid opening near flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
avoid open flames and sources of ignition, thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.
The instructions shall include the warnings:
WARNING—Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING—Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
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defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING—Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments
unless recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING—The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
WARNING—Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
WARNING—Please keep the appliance away from substance, which can cause
ignition.
WARNING—If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING---before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be
disconnected.
WARNING---Please remove all the doors before you dispose your refrigerator.
Safety of children
Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
Make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the
mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you
ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is
risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
Often children cannot recognize the hazards present in household appliances. It is
therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play
with the appliance!
Daily Operation
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a
risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as
spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and/or freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull
the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
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In case of malfunction
If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the “Trouble
shooting” section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help,
please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Force Center.
Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transportation. Pull off the
adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door. You can remove any remnants of
adhesive using white spirit. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the
interior of the appliance.
Installation Installation Location
Before installing, carefully read the instruction in order to avoid a certain
number of problems.
Warning: to avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed
according to the instructions:
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Positioning
Position the appliance away from sources of heat such as stoves, radiators,
direct sunlight etc. Maximum performance and safety are guaranteed by
maintaining the correct indoor temperature for the class of unit concerned, as
specified on the rating plate. This application perform well from N to ST.
Climate classification Ambient temperature
SN 10~32℃
N 16 ~32℃
ST 16~38℃
T 16~43℃
Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Sufficient air must be allowed to
circulate in the lower rear section of appliances, as poor air circulation can
affect performance. Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat
sources such as heaters and direct sunlight.
Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to
the left side, if the installation site requires.
Before you start lay the refrigerator on it’s back in order to gain access to the
base,you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging
the cooling pipes at the rear of the refrigerator.
1. Stand the refrigerator, use a flat bladed screw driver
covers at the rear of the refrigerator lid.
to remove the 2 screw
2. Unscrew and lift the lid from the rear and remove it. Put it in a safe place.
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3.Remove the top hinge bracket by unscrewing the three retaining nuts. Lift the upper
door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it scratched.
4.Remove the two flange screw, then remove the middle hinge that hold the lower
door in place. Lift the lower door and place it on a padded surface to prevent
scratching it
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5. Remove the hinge hole cover from the right holes as illustrated and transfer them
to the uncover hole at the left side.
6.Remove both adjustable feet and remove the bottom hinge bracket by unscrewing
the bolts.
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7. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Transfer
the lower door to the property position. Secure the door’s level, make the bottom
hinge pin into the lower hole of the door, then tight the bolts.
8. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180 degree, then transfer it to the left
property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then
tight the bolts. Transfer the upper door to the property position. Secure the door’s
level; make the middle hinge pin into the lower hole of the upper door.
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Unscrew and remove the top hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Tighten securely.
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10.Remove the screws and the plastic blanking plate and replace them on the
opposite side cabinet.
11. Transfer the top hinge to the left property position. Make the top hinge pin into the
upper hole of the upper door, then tight the bolts, tight the screws to secure the door.
12.Replace the lid by fitting the front first and sliding into place, securing it with the
two
screws .Replace the screw covers.
Warning!
When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be
connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.
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Description of the appliance View of the appliance
1.Ice tray
2. Wire tray in freezer.
3.Temperature regulator
4.Storage shelves
5.Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7.Door shelves(eggs tray inside the upper shelf)
Starting up and temperature regulation
Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth
contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is
switched on.
The temperature selector knob is located on the right side of the refrigerator
compartment.
Setting 0 means:
Off.
Turning clockwise in direction Refrigerating unit on, the latter then operating
automatically.
Setting 1 means:
Highest temperature, warmest setting.
Setting 7 (end-stop) means:
Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
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Normally we advise you select setting of 3 or 4, if you want the temperature warmer
or colder please turn the knob to lower or higher setting accordingly.
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the
temperature regulator (position 6 to 7) can cause the compressor to run continuously
or even non-stop!
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run
continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.
Interior accessories
Storage shelves/wire tray
Various glass or plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your
appliance - different models have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set
of guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position.
The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
To do this, pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swiveled upwards or
downwards and removed.
Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.
Correct storage
1. Meat, Cream and other food needed be frozen
2. Ready meals, pastries, and preserves
3.Meat, salami, cold cuts, dairy produce
4.Cheese storage, fruit, and vegetables
5. Drinks
6. Butter, cheese, eggs and preserves
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Tips:
Food in the refrigerator should always be covered or packaged, to prevent drying and
tainting of other food.
The following are suited for packaging:
Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps,
Plastic containers with lids;
Special plastic covers with elastic,
Aluminium foil.
Defrosting
The rear wall of the refrigerator compartment covers with frost when the compressor
is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the thawing frost
evaporates by itself.
Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position ”0”.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
Remove all refrigerated packages.
Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position “0”.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity supply.
Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care)
Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odors.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be
cleaned regularly.
Warning!
The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of
electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in
electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage
of plastic parts.
The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the
juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Remove the food from the refrigerator. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out
the circuit breaker or fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water.
Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.
For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a
year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of something like soft green peg, be careful
not to make any damage to the cabinet by sharp things.
After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
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Energy Saving tips
Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High
ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor.
Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back
wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings. Do not place warm foods into
the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first. Leave door open as short as necessary.
Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.Keep the heat emitting condenser
on the rear of refrigerator clean usually.
Trouble shooting
Correcting Malfunctions
Spare parts:
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Center. You
can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.:
butter/cheese compartment,
egg holders,
door racks,
fruit and vegetable drawers,
storage racks.
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using
the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the
following information does not provide assistance in your specific case.
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Important!
Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service
engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your
appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service
Force Center.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched on. Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in or is
Insert mains plug.
loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective. Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature
regulator to a warmer setting
temporarily.
The food is too warm.
Interior lighting does not
work.
Heavy build-up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for an extended
period.
A large quantity of warm food was
placed in the appliance within the
last 24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Light bulb is defective. Please look in the “changing
Door seal is not air-tight(possibly
after reversing the door).
Please look in the “initial Start
Up” section.
Open the door only as short
as necessary.
Turn the temperature
regulation to a colder setting
temporarily.
Please look in the “installation
location” section.
the Light Bulb “section.
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal with
a hair dryer(on a cool
setting). At the same time
shape the warmed door seal
by hand such that it sits
correctly.
Unusual noises.
Appliance is not level. Readjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the wall
Move the appliance slightly.
or other objects.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the
rear of the appliance is touching
another part of the appliance or
If necessary, carefully bend
the component out of the
way.
the wall.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
changing the temperature
setting.
Water on the floor or
storage shelves.
Water drain hole is blocked. See the “cleaning and care”
section.
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Changing the light bulb
Warning!
Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse
or the circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W
To switch off the appliance, set the temperature regulator to position “0”.
Unplug the mains plug.
To change the light bulb, undo the screw.
Press the light bulb cover and slide it backwards.
Change the defective light bulb.
Refit the light bulb cover and the screw.
Put the refrigerator back into operation.
Noises during Operation
The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
Clicks
Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
Humming
As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
Bubbling
When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.
Splashing
Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short
time.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
-73/23/EEC low voltage guidelines..
-89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
For disposal there are several possibilities:
a) The municipality has established collection systems ,where electronic waste can
be disposed of at least free of charge to the user.
b) The manufacturer will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of
charge to the user.
c) As old products contain valuable resources ,they can be sold to scrap metal
dealers.
Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when
hazardous substances leak into the ground-water and fin their way into the food
chain .
Meaning of crossed out wheeled dustbin:
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted
Municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for the information regarding the
collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps,
hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into
the foodchain, damaging your health and well-being
This symbol on the product or in the instructions mean that your
electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end
of life separately from your household waste. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information,
please contact the local authority or your retailer where you
purchased the product.
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