Zanussi FI4590T User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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REFRIGERATOR

FI 4590 T

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CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Cleaning the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4

Instructions for totally built-in appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Operation - regulating the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Fresh food refrigeration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Movable shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Periods of non-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Replacing the interior light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9

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WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be
retained with the appliance f or futur e r efer ence. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should
you move house and leave the appliance , al ways ensur e that
the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings .

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You
must r ead them carefull y befor e installing or using the
appliance.

ª This appliance is designed to be operated by

adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

ª Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

ª This product should be serviced by an authorized

Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.

ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.

ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

been thawed out.

ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of

channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to
scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by
using the scraper provided. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be forced off the
liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when
defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions.

ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.

ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons
may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Service Centre, and always
insist on genuine spare parts.

ª This appliance does not contain gasses which could

damage the ozone la yer, in either its r efrigerant circuit or
insulation materials; it must ne vertheless be disposed of
in a proper manner , in accordance with r egulations for
protection of the environment.

ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

ª There are working parts in this product which

heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.

ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.

ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is

carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.

ª If the appliance has been transported

horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It
is advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.

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