INdEx BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ............4 General warnings ..................... 4 Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer ............. 8 Safety warnings ....................8 Installing and operating your fridge freezer ............9 Before Using your Fridge ................10 Electrical information (For UK type plug) ............10 Dimensions .....................
PART - 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE General warnings Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse. Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
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during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
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of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. • Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
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the freezing of fresh food. • If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance. Service • To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer • If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident. • Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze. • Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning. • Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes -condenser- at the rear) by turning it 90°...
dimensions Overall dimensions Overall space required in use 1860 1179 the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, the height, width and depth of the plus the space necessary for free appliance without the handle circulation of the cooling air, plus *including the height of the top hinge the space necessary to allow (10 mm)
PART - 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION ANd POSSIBILITIES Information about New Generation Cooling Technology Fridges with new-generation cooling technology have a different operating system to static fridges. Other (static) fridges may experience a build up of ice in the freezer compartment due to door openings and humidity in the food.
display and Control Panel Using the Control Panel 1. Enables the setting of the freezer. 2. Enables the setting of the cooler. 3. Freezer set value screen. 4. Cooler set value screen. 5. Economy mode symbol. 6. Super freeze symbol. 7.
Notes: • The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that can be frozen within 24 hours is shown on the appliance label. • For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, activate super freeze mode 3 hours before you put fresh food into the freezer. Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending on the environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a sufficiently low temperature.
Climate class Meaning Ambient Temperature This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at Tropical ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C. This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at Subtropical ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C. This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at Temperate ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
Extra Chill drawer (In some models) Ideal to preserve the taste and texture of fresh cuts and cheese. The pull out drawer assures an environment with a lower temperature compared to the rest of the fridge, thanks to the active circulation of cold air.
PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOd IN THE APPLIANCE Refrigerator compartment • Fresh food compartment is the one marked (on the rating plate) with • To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
Food Maximum storage time How and where to store Eggs 1 month On the designated egg shelf Cooked food 2 Days All shelves Freezer compartment • Freezer compartment is the one marked with • The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes. •...
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• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags. The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.
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Maximum storage time Vegetables and Fruits Preparation (months) Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the Pepper 8 - 10 core and boil in water Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9 Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces Cauliflower and leave it in water with a little lemon juice 10 - 12...
PART - 4. CLEANING ANd MAINTENANCE Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning. Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it. Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.
defrosting Your refrigerator performs automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the vaporisation container behind your refrigerator and evaporates there. • Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your refrigerator before cleaning the vaporisation container.
PART - 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE Errors Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and cooler indicators.
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If you are experiencing a problem with your refrigerator, please check the following before contacting the after-sales service. Your refrigerator does not operate Check if: • Your fridge is plugged in and switched on • The fuse has blown • Is the temperature adjustment right? •...
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The doors are not opening or closing properly Check if: • There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing • The door compartments, shelves and drawers are placed properly • The door gaskets are broken or torn • Your fridge is level. The edges of the fridge in contact with the door joint are warm Especially during summer (warm weather), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during operation of the compressor.
Hints for Energy Saving 1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used. 2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance. 3.
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE ANd THE PART - 7. COMPARTMENTS This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. A) Refrigerator compartment 7) Freezer baskets B) Freezer compartment 8) Levelling feet 1) Thermostat box / Interior display 9) Ice box tray...
PART - 8. TECHNICAL dATA The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label. The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance.
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