TABLE OF CONTENTSGB
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Page 9
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER Page 9
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS Page 10
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FREEZER Page 10
HOW TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER Page 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Page 13
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 13
INSTALLATION Page 14
DOOR REVERSIBILITY Page 14
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
1. Adjustable feet
2. Plinth
3. Rating plate
4. Defrost drain
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
x After unpacking, please ensure that the
appliance is undamaged and that the door
closes tightly.
Any damage must be reported to your
dealer within 24 hours of receipt of the
appliance.
x The package is recyclable and is marked
with the recycling symbol
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5. Thermostat control knob
6. Food storage calendar
7. Shelf
x The appliance is built with re-usable material.
When scrapping, follow the local
environmental protection regulations. Render
the freezer inoperative by cutting the powercable off and take the freezer to the local
disposal centres so that refrigeration
compounds be properly treated to avoid any
air pollution.
x Please ensure that the installation and the
electrical connection has been carried out
following the manufacturer†s instructions and
in compliance with local safety regulations.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS
x Only use the freezer for the storage of frozen
food and for freezing fresh food.
x After installation, please make sure that the
freezer does not stand on the supply cord.
x Do not store glass containers with carbonated
drinks in the freezer as they may explode.
x Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after their removal from the freezer, as they
may cause “cold” burns.
x Before any cleaning or maintenance operation,
disconnect the freezer by switching off the
electricity at the mains or by pulling the plug.
Conformity declaration
x This appliance incorporates parts intended to
come into contact with foodstuffs in
compliance with EEC directive 89/109.
x This appliance conforms to EEC directive
87/308 on radio-interference.
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
STORAGE OF FROZEN FOODS
1. The internal temperature is controlled by the
thermostat. Higher numbers correspond to
colder temperatures.
Turn the thermostat control knob to position
3 to obtain the correct storage temperature.
Under normal conditions (ambient
temperature included between +20
o
+25
C) we recommend that you kept your
food frozen at that setting.
2. Load frozen inside the freezer. Before using it
for the first time, operate the freezer empty
for two to three hours.
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Information
This appliance is free of HCFC’s (refrigerant circuit
contains R 34 a) or free of HFC’s (refrigerant
circuit contains R 600 a - Isobutane). For more
details, please refer to the rating plate on the
appliance.
For appliance with Isobutane
(R 600 a)
The refrigerant Isobutane is a natural gas of high
environmental compatibility but which is
inflammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure
that the ducts of the refrigerant circuit do not get
damaged.
Information on frozen foods
When buying frozen food, make sure that:
1. Wrapperorpacketisintactasthefoodmay
deteriorate. If a package bulges or sags or has
spots of moisture on it, it may not have been
kept cold enough and the contents may have
lost their original quality.
2. Use thermical bags or cold boxes for
transport.
3. Frozen food should be purchased last.
4. When at home, store them in the freezer
immediately.
Important
x Any food, even if partially thawed, cannot be
re-frozen but must be eaten within 24 hours.
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x Any appreciable rise in temperature of frozen
food may shorten the storage life indicated on
the package.
x Always follow instructions on the package to
store frozen food.