INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE
FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE FREEZER
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Your new appliance is a freezer designed
exclusively for domestic use.
To get the most out of your freezer, please
read the instructions carefully. These contain
a description of your appliance as well as
useful tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for future consultation.
1.
After unpacking the freezer, 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 two hours before switching the
appliance on 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.
4.
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
appliance data plate corresponds to the
domestic supply voltage.
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. Appliance
The freezer is made of recyclable material. 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
authorised collection centre for the recovery of
refrigerant gas.
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.
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.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
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.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Only use the freezer for storing frozen food,
freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
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Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the
appliance.
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Do not store liquids in glass containers in the
freezer: risk of bursting.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately
after taking them out of the freezer since they
may cause cold burns.
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Do not allow children to play or hide inside the
freezer: risk of becoming trapped inside and
suffocating.
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Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the
ice packs.
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Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug
it from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply.
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The power cable may only be replaced by an
authorised person.
Declaration of conformity
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This appliance is intended to come into contact
with foodstuffs and conforms to D.L. 108 of
25.01.1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC).
This appliance is designed, manufactured and
placed on the market in compliance with:
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the safety objectives of the “Low Voltage”
Council Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by
Council Directive 93/68/EEC
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the protection requirements of “EMC” Council
Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by Council
Directive 93/668/EEC
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the energy efficiency requirements of Council
Directive 96/57/EC
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and relevant standards.
Information
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.
HOW TO USE THE FREEZER
The freezer can be used for storing frozen food and freezing
fresh food.
Switching on the freezer for the first time
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There is no need to set the freezer temperature on the
thermostat because the appliance is already factory set.
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Plug in the appliance.
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The alarm signal, if present, activates, indicating that the freezer
has not yet reached a sufficiently cold temperature for storage
of foodstuffs.
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Only place food in the freezer once the alarm signal has
deactivated or, in the absence of an alarm, 2 hours after
switching on (for further details, see the enclosed product
sheet).
Adjusting the temperature
For temperature adjustment, see the enclosed product sheet.
Note:
Ambient air temperature, the frequency of door opening and the
position of the appliance can affect the freezer internal
temperature.
These factors must be taken into account when setting the
thermostat.
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