Contents Guide to the Appliance Caring for the Environment Safety Information and Warnings Getting Started Basic Set Up Reversing the Door Swing Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance...
Guide to the Appliance NOTE: Due to production improvements, the unit you purchased may vary slightly from the below sketch. Product Overview Internal Light and Thermostat Control Dial Upper Balconies Glass Shelves Salad Bin Cover Bottom Salad Bins Balcony Upper Drawers Bottom Drawer...
Caring for the Environment Responsible disposal of the packaging The packaging of your appliance has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, please ensure all packaging materials are out of reach and are safely disposed of.
Safety Information and Warnings Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. We have provided many important safety statements in this manual concerning the use of this appliance. Always read and observe all safety statements. They reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Safety Information and Warnings Installation Heavy: This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. To avoid back or other injury, consider a two person lift or mechanical aid when installing it. Location: The room for installing appliance must be at least 1M³per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant in the appliance can be found on the rating plate on the back of...
Safety Information and Warnings Usage conditions and restrictions Indoor domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is not suitable for commercial, industrial or outdoor use. Intended purpose: Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose and only use it as described in this manual.
Getting Started Before first use • Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your new refrigerator is undamaged and in good working order. • Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach.
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Getting Started • Locate the refrigerator: • Away from direct sunlight, which may affect the acrylic coating. • Away from sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, dishwasher, etc.), which may increase power consumption. • In an area without extreme cold ambient temperatures, which may affect cooling performance.
Basic Set Up Switching On Your Unit Before connecting the unit to the mains supply, adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired position. Bear in mind that the higher the number, the lower the temperature. Position 3 is the recommended setting when operating at normal room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).
Reversing the Door Swing This refrigerator can be opened from either the left side (as supplied) or right side to suit your individual installation requirements. If you want to open the door from the right side, follow the instructions below and opposite to reverse the door swing (the numbers in brackets refer to the parts in the illustrations).
Troubleshooting If you experience a problem with your refrigerator, check in the following table for solutions to help you solve the problem. If after these checks you still have a problem with your refrig- erator, call the after sales support line for advice. Problem Possible cause The refrigerator does not...
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Troubleshooting The external refrigerator • The exterior walls can be warmer than room surface is warm. temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet. The compressor runs • The temperature is set too cold: select a lower (warmer) continuously.
Care and Maintenance Cleaning the refrigerator CAUTION: • Before cleaning the refrigerator, make sure to turn the temperature control to the [0] position, unplug the refrigerator and remove the food and shelves. • Remove all the shelves and drawers. • Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth.
Care and Maintenance Energy saving tips • Place the refrigerator in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances and out of direct sunlight • Let hot foods cool down a little before placing them into the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator forces the compressor to run longer.
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