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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW
TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
REFRIGERATOR
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR
Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use.
Use
the low temperature compartment
, if fitted,
for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-frozen
foods and freezing fresh and cooked foods (only in the
compartment marked );
defrosting is a
manual procedure
.
The refrigerator compartment
, which has an
automatic defrost feature
, is used for the storage of
fresh food and beverages.
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.
1.
After unpacking the appliance, check for damage
and make sure that the door shuts properly.
Any damage must be reported to your dealer
within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least three hours before connecting
the appliance to the power supply in order to
ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
3.
Installation of the appliance and electrical
connections must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and local regulations.
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 made using recyclable materials.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal. Make the
appliance unusable by cutting off the power cord.
The appliance must be delivered to an authorized
collection centre for the recovery of refrigerant gas.
Before scrapping, remove the door and shelves so that
children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with
R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a - Isobutane). For
more information, refer to the identification data plate
affixed to the appliance.
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a)
Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental
impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane
is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that
refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
•
This appliance is intended to come into contact with
foodstuffs and is manufactured in conformity with
European directives 89/109/EEC, 90/128/EEC,
02/72/EEC.
•
This product has been designed, manufactured and
retailed in compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the “EMC”
Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC;
- the electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an
approved earth connection.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
•
Use the
refrigerator compartment
only for
storing fresh foods and the
low temperature
compartment
only for making ice cubes, storing
frozen foods and freezing fresh foods
(only in the compartment marked ).
•
Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
•
Do not store liquids in glass containers in the low
temperature compartment - risk of bursting.
•
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the low temperature
compartment - risk of “cold” burns.
•
Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
appliance - risk of becoming trapped and suffocating.
•
After installation, make sure that the refrigerator is
not standing on the power cable.
•
Make sure that the refrigerator is not near a heat
source.
•
To ensure proper ventilation leave a 1 cm space on
both sides and above the refrigerator and do not
obstruct or cover any air vents.
•
Do not use mechanical devices or any means other
than those recommended by the manufacturer to
speed up the defrosting process.
•
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•
Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer
compartments, unless such appliances are
specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
•
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice
packs (if provided).
•
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it
from the mains or disconnect the electrical power
supply.
•
The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorized person.
•
Do not place hot containers (hotter than 50 - 60 °C.)
on top of the appliance.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
Switching on the appliance
Starting up the appliance
The appliance features internal controls.
Plug in the appliance.
When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light
switches on each time the door is opened. The thermostat, located
inside the refrigerator compartment, is used to adjust the
temperature of both the refrigerator compartment and low
temperature compartment (if fitted).
Appliance temperature adjustment:
Temperature setting:
The thermostat is used to automatically adjust the internal
temperature of the refrigerator compartment and the or
compartment (if provided).
The thermostat knob can be turned from position
1
to
5
(coldest
setting) to make the internal temperature colder.
When set to
O
the appliance is switched off.
To store food for a short period of time, set the thermostat between
1 (Min)
and
3 (Med)
.
- To store food for long periods of time in the compartment,
set the thermostat to
3
or
4
.
Note:
To guarantee correct operation with ambient temperatures below
16°C, press the button located near the thermostat (if provided).
Press the button again to turn this off with higher ambient
temperatures (above 16°C).
The ambient air temperature, frequency of door opening and the
position of the appliance can affect internal temperatures. These
factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat.
How to use the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A Cooked food
B Fish, meat
C Fruit and vegetables
D Bottles
E Cheese
Notes:
•
The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator
compartment must be unobstructed to allow circulation of air.
•
Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the
refrigerator compartment.
•
Do not place hot food in the refrigerator.
•
Store liquids in closed containers.
Important
Storing vegetables with high water content can cause
condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper drawer:
this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
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