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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
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
• Your new appliance is designed exclusively for
domestic use.
To ensure best use of your appliance,
carefully read the operating instructions
which contain a description of the product
and useful advice.
Keep these instructions for future
reference.
1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is
not damaged and that the door closes properly.
Any damage must be reported to the dealer
within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance.
2. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is fully efficient.
3. Installation and the electrical connection must
be carried out by a qualified technician
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and in compliance with the local safety
regulations.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packaging
The packing material is 100% recyclable and
bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply
with the local regulations. Keep the packing
materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.)
out of the reach of children, as they are a
potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable
material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring the correct disposal of this
appliance, you can help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and
the health of persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the
accompanying documents, indicates that this
appliance should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to a special collection
centre for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable
by cutting off the power cable and removing the
doors and shelves so that children cannot easily
climb inside and become trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local
regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a
special collection centre; do not leave the
appliance unattended even for a few days, since
it is a potential source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, contact
your competent local office, the household
waste collection service or the shop where you
purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs.
The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or
R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the
appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is
a natural gas without environmental impact, but
is flammable. Therefore, make sure the
refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated
Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto
Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a
hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming
Potential of (GWP) 1300.
Declaration of conformity
This appliance has been designed for preserving
food and is manufactured in compliance with
Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.
This appliance has been designed, manufactured
and marketed in compliance with:
• safety objectives of the “Low Voltage”
Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces
73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments);
• the protection requirements of Directive
“EMC” 2004/108/CE.
Electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION
• The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons.
• Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.
parquet) when moving the appliance.
• During installation, make sure the appliance
does not damage the power cable.
• Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
source.
• To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
space on both sides and above the appliance
and follow the installation instructions.
• Keep the appliance ventilation openings free.
• Do not damage the appliance refrigerant
circuit pipes.
• Install and level the appliance on a floor strong
enough to take its weight and in a place
suitable for its size and use.
• Install the appliance in a dry and well
ventilated 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 time at a temperature outside
the specified range.
Climatic Class Amb. temp.
(°C)
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
• Make sure the voltage specified on the rating
plate corresponds to that of your home.
• Do not use single/multi adapters or extension
cords.
• For the water connection, use the pipe
supplied with the new appliance; do not reuse
that of the previous appliance.
• Power cable modification or replacement
must only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
• It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply by
unplugging it or by means of a mains two-pole
switch installed upstream of the socket.
Amb. temp.
(°F)
SAFETY
• Do not store or use petrol, flammable liquids
or gas in the vicinity of this or other electrical
appliances. The fumes can cause fires or
explosions.
• Do not use mechanical, electric or chemical
means other than those recommended by the
Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
• Do not use or place electrical devices inside
the appliance compartments if they are not of
the type expressly authorised by the
Manufacturer.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
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.
• To avoid the risk of children becoming
trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to
play or hide inside the appliance.
• Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (in some models).
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
USE
• Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning operation, unplug the appliance or
disconnect it from the power supply.
• All appliances equipped with an automatic
icemaker and water dispenser must be
connected to a water supply that only delivers
drinking water (with mains water pressure of
between 0.17 and 0.81 Mpa (1.7 and 8.1
bar)). Automatic ice-makers and/or water
dispensers not directly connected to the
water supply must be filled with drinking
water only.
• Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer
compartment only for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer since they may burst.
The Manufacturer declines any liability if
the above advice and precautions are not
respected.
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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,
it is
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
numbers for the
LEAST COLD
internal
temperatures;
• highest/MAX
numbers for the
COLDEST
internal
temperatures.
thermostat set to 0: no operation, no light.
Note:
In order to ensure proper operation with an ambient temperature
below 16°C, press the button next to the thermostat (if available).
Press the button again to turn it off when the temperature is high
(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 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.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
The freezer is a star compartment.
This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the
period of time indicated on packaging. The freezer can also
be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack;
place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment so
that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be
frozen.
The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
shown on the rating plate.
Note:
Pressing the freeze button next to the thermostat (if available)
increases freezing power.
The food will be completely frozen in 24 hours. Deactivate the
freeze button.
Important:
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in:
•
aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags,
polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable
for freezing fresh food.
•
In the event of a power cut, the freezer compartment will
maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage.
However, it is advisable to avoid opening the compartment
door during such periods.
Important:
The table alongside shows the recommended maximum
storage time for frozen fresh foods.
When purchasing frozen food products:
•
Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in
damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is
swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored
under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already
begun.
•
When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and
transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag.
•
Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get
home.
•
If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it.
Consume within 24 hours.
•
Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum.
Respect the best-before date on the package.
•
Always observe the storage information on the package.
Making ice cubes
•
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and place it at the bottom
of the freezer compartment.
Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to detach the tray if
it is stuck to the compartment bottom.
MONTHS
FOOD