We thank you for the confi dence you have shown by purchasing our appliance. We wish you fi nd a lot of pleasure in its use. Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.
Important notes and warnings • The appliance is manufactured in compliance with the effective safety standards. However, it can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar. • To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home appliance collection center. • Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.
Advice for saving power with refrigeration appliances • Install the appliance as specifi ed in the instruction manual. • Do not open the door more often than necessary. • Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed. • Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance). •...
Appliance description Conventional appliance A Refrigerator Control unit Led lighting of refrigerator interior Fan with air ionizer (+ on/off switch)* Bottle rack* Pull-out glass shelf (height adjustable) FreshZone drawer* CrispZone fruit and vegetables drawer with humidity control Multibox storage bin* SimpleSlide height-adjustable door bin 10 Bottle bin...
Installation and connection Selecting the room • Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specifi ed in the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on the appliance.
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• The appliance may stand alone or it may be placed ext to a cupboard or a wall. Consider the clearance required to fully open the door in order to allow pulling out the drawers and shelves (see installation diagram). 600 mm 644 mm Connecting the...
Changing the direction of door opening Version I – controls in the appliance interior Tools required: socket wrench No. 8, Phillips screwdriver, torx 25, fl at screwdriver The procedure to change the direction of door opening should be carried out by at least two persons.
Operating the appliance with mechanic controls CONTROL UNIT 1 A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Lighting on/off key Switching the appliance To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise. on/off Switching off: Rotate the A knob back to the position in which the arrow is aligned with the symbol (caution: appliance will remain powered, i.e.
• If the temperature of the room where the appliance is installed is below 16°C, we recommend setting the A dial temperature to the thickest part of the sign. Appliance with electronic control CONTROL UNIT 2 Operating the conventional appliance Operating the NoFrost appliance A On/off switch B Temperature adjustment and freezer boost key...
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Switching the appliance The appliance can be switched on and off with the on/off key A. on/off Adjusting the • Adjust the temperature as desired with the B key. temperature • Press the B key until the desired temperature is set. Conventional appliance –...
If the function is not deactivated manually, it will be deactivated automatically after approximately two days. Appliance interior equipment (* Equipment depends on the model) Shelf • For easier access to food and clarity, the shelves can be partly pulled out. •...
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Smaller amounts of food - push the control slider to the right; Larger amounts of food - push the control slider to the left; • Pulling out the bin: - Pull out the bin as far as it will go. Then, lift the front part and pull it out completely.
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Ionizer (IonAir)* • Air ionizer placed in the refrigerator compartment removes most bacteria, viruses, gases, and unpleasant odours to make sure the air in the refrigerator is always fresh. The food will remain fresh and tasty longer. • Air ionizer can be switched on and off using the switch located on the fan housing or on the side of the cooling tower (depending on the model).
Recommended distribution of food in the appliance Recommended Sections of the refrigerator: distribution of food in - upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. the appliance - middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. - Fresh/Zero bin: - meat, meat produce, delicatessen;...
Storing food in the refrigerator Important warnings Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, regarding food storage maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards has a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, specifi ed on the packaging.
Storing food in the FreshZone drawer In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more fl avour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer. For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
Freezing and storing frozen food Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted Freezing process at once is specifi ed on the appliance rating plate. If the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition, the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.
Storage˛of industrially • When storing and using frozen food, observe the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. Temperature and expiry date are indicated on the packaging. • Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in freezers at temperatures of -18°C or lower. •...
Defrosting a • Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer conventional freezer of of frost or ice has built up. • 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food (see section »Freezing Process«). After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from defrosting.
• A gutter and an opening through which the water from thawed ice fl ows are located underneath the cooling panel that cools the refrigerator interior. The gutter and the opening may not be clogged. Inspect them often and clean if necessary (e.g. with a plastic straw).
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Problem: Cause or remedy: Build-up of ice or frost in the • Door opened too frequently or too long. freezer interior may be a result of • Door not properly closed. the following: • Poor door sealing. • If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it. Condensate (dew) on the shelf •...
- Make sure the interior equipment sits fi rmly in its place and that the noise is not caused by cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each other. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APPLIANCE. COMBI FS-600 PELGRIM en (08-13)
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