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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 FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
FREEZER
HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
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.
freezer compartment
The
used for freezing fresh and cooked food,
making ice cubes, and storing frozen and deepfrozen food;
procedure
The refrigerator compartment, which has
an automatic defrost feature,
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.
defrosting is a manual
.
can be
is used for the
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 without moving
the appliance before switching on. This will
give the refrigerant circuit time to settle
and operate efficiently.
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
Packing
1.
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
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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 appliance is 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
storing fresh foods and the
compartment
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.
refrigerator compartment
low temperature
only for making ice cubes,
only for
•
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
This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer
compartment.
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely
automatic.
Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between
+16°C and +32°C.
Switching on the refrigerator for the first time
Insert the plug into the mains socket.
The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both
compartments: refrigerator and freezer.
How to adjust the temperature of the compartments:
1.
For correct operation and optimum storage of food,
advisable to set the thermostat to 2-3/MED.
2.
To adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment,
turn the thermostat control knob:
•lowest/MIN
temperatures;
•highest/MAX
temperatures.
thermostat set to 0: no operation, no light.
Note:
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 illustrated in the figure.
A. Cooked food
B. Fish, meat
C. Fruit and vegetables
D. Bottles
E. Eggs
F. Butter, cheese and dairy products
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 or freezer.
•
Store liquids in closed containers.
•
Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in
condensation in the crisper drawer: this will not affect the
correct operation of the appliance.
numbers for the
numbers for the
LEAST COLD
COLDEST
it is
internal
internal
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