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Energy Saving Tips
- Install the appliance correctly
This means that the appliance should be installed away from
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.
THE ACTUAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
DEPENDS ON THE WAY THE SAME IS USED AND ON ITS
LOCATION.
The consumption tests were performed in 560mm deep
column units, the most common installation setting for this
appliance.
- Correct temperature settings
Set the refrigerator or freezer temperature knob to one of
the middle settings. Very low temperatures will not only con-
sume a great deal of energy but will neither improve or
lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively low tem-
perature may in fact spoil vegetables, cold meats and cheese.
Caring for Your Appliance
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
off the general switch in your home).
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
How to defrost the refrigerator compartment.
This appliance features auto-
matic defrosting; condensed
water flows to the back of the
appliance through a drain
(fig. 3) where the heat pro-
duced by the compressor
causes it to evaporate to the
exterior. The only precaution
you need take, is to ensure
the drain hole behind the
crisper is cleaned regularly, so
that the water can drain
freely.
How to defrost the freezer compartment.
There is no need to defrost the freezer since the "ventilated
cold air" cooling system prevents the formation of frost and
ice on the walls.
Cleaning and Maintenance
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
GB
Fig. 3
- Do not overfill your appliance
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir-
culation. Overfilling your appliance will prevent this circula-
tion and overwork the compressor.
- Shut the doors
Open your appliance only when strictly necessary; remem-
ber that every time you open the door most of the cold air
will be lost. The motor will have to run, and consume en-
ergy, to restore the correct temperature.
- Check the door seals
keep the gaskets clean and soft so that they fit closely against
the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.
- Never store hot foods
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the
temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.
containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains and
the formation of difficult to remove odours.
- Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the
applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance
with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbo-
nate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not
have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral soap.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or
detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
- All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them thoroughly
before replacing them.
- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in
use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior
and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the
formation of odours and mould.
- How to replace the refrigerator lamp. The lamp is located
on the pack part of the thermostat knob box. When replac-
ing the lamp, unplug the appliance from the electrical socket,
unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it with another
following the steps illustrated
in figure 4. Make sure that
the wattage is not greater
than 15W.
18
Fig. 4
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