INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
APPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A) Refrigerator compartment
(for storage of fresh food and beverages)
Shelves (partly height adjustable)
1.
Crispers
2.
Refrigerator inner door with:
3.
(if supplied)
a. Adjustable door trays
b. Top door tray
c. Bottom door tray
Drawer (telescopic extraction) (if supplied)
4.
Pull-out defrost water drain
5.
Rating plate
6.
CONTROLS
B) Freezer compartment (if supplied)
(marked with the symbol for storing
fresh food, frozen food and making ice cubes)
Grid (not shown in the figure, if available)
7.
Freezer section
8.
Ice cube trays
9.
C) Controls
Thermostat knob
A.
Light switch
B.
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Thermostat control reference
D.
Light bulb (max 15 W)
E.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
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domestic use
To get the most out of your new appliance,
read the user handbook thoroughly. The
handbook contains a description of the
appliance and useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is
1.
undamaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
Wait at least two hours before switching the
2.
appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
Installation of the appliance and electrical
3.
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and local safety regulations
Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
4.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1.Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
marked with the recycling symbol. Follow local
regulations for scrapping. Keep the packaging
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out
of reach of children, as they are potentially
dangerous.
2.Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by
cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized
dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few
days, since it is potentially dangerous for children.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R134a) or HFC (the
refrigerant circuit contains R600a) (refer to the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a naturally occurring, low
environmental impact gas. Caution is required,
however, because isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant
pipelines are not damaged.
This product contains Fluorinated Greenhouse
Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, the
refrigerant gas being in a hermetically sealed
system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
Potential (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance is designed to store food and is
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manufactured in conformity with European
Directive 90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and
Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
This appliance is designed, manufactured, and
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retailed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives prescribed in the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaced Directive
73/23/CEE as amended);
- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
89/336/CEE directive, amended by Directive
93/68/CEE.
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
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guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
During installation, make sure the appliance
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does not damage the power cable.
Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
•
source.
To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
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space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
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Power cable modification or replacement must
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only be carried out by qualified personnel.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
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from the power supply by unplugging it or by
means of a mains two-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket.
Make sure the voltage indicated on the
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appliance rating plate corresponds to that of
your home.
For the water connection, use the pipe supplied
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with the new appliance; do not reuse that of the
previous appliance.
Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
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enough to take its weight and in a place suitable
for its size and use.
The appliance must be handled and installed by
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two or more persons.
Be careful not to damage the floors when
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moving the appliance (e.g. parquet).
Do not use single/multi-adapters or extension
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cords.
Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated
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place. The appliance is arranged for operation in
places where the temperature comes within
the following ranges, according to the climatic
class given on the rating plate. The appliance
may not work properly if it is left for a long
period at a temperature outside the specified
range.
Climatic Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T. (°F)
SN From 10 to 32 From 50 to 90
N From 16 to 32 From 61 to 90
ST From 16 to 38 From 61 to 100
T From 16 to 43 From 61 to 110
Do not store or use petrol, gas or flammable
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liquids in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
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means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost process.
Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit
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pipes.
Do not use or place electrical appliances inside
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the product if they are not of the type expressly
authorised by the Manufacturer.
This appliance is not intended for use by
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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 don't play with
the appliance.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
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ice packs (if provided).
Use the refrigerator compartment only for
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storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
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freezer compartment since they may burst.
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
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after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
Before carrying out any maintenance or
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cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect the power supply.
All appliances equipped with an ice-maker and
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water dispenser must be connected to a water
supply that delivers drinking water only (with
mains water pressure of between 0.17 and 0.81
Mpascals (1.7 and 8.1 bar)). Ice-makers and/or
water dispensers not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with drinking water
only.
• The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected.
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