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- Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER...
- Page 2 We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS 4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE 9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES APPLIANCE 11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION DESCRIPTION 13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION... -
Page 4: Important Notes And Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials. The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in compliance with the effective standards and regulations. WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet). - Page 6 Danger of frostbite Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite. Safety of children and vulnerable persons The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Page 7 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. Warning regarding the refrigerant The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged.
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Page 8: Important Information On The Use Of Appliance
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;... -
Page 9: Environment Protection
Technical information on the appliance Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and information on the climate classes. If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the language of your country, replace it with the one supplied. -
Page 10: Advice For Saving Power With Refrigeration Appliances
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES • Install the appliance as specified 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). -
Page 11: Installation And Connection
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. - Page 12 CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE • Connect the appliance to the power mains using the power cord. The wall outlet should be fi tted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.
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Page 13: Appliance Description
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model. A Refrigerator 1 Control unit 2 LED lighting 3 Glass shelves 4 Fruit and vegetables drawer with humidity control 5 Low door shelves 6 Bottle shelve B Freezer 7 Upper drawer 8 Deep drawer 9 Bottom drawer... -
Page 14: Operating The Appliance With Electronic Controls
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS A Temperature setting and on/off dial Use the dial to switch the appliance on or off , set the temperature, and control the ECO and intensive freezing (freezer boost) function. B Temperature display It displays the currently set temperature in the refrigerator compartment. SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF Switching on: To switch on: rotate the A dial clockwise. - Page 15 • A change in the environment temperature will aff ect the temperature in the appliance. Adjust the setting with the A dial accordingly. Positions towards the thicker part of the sign mean a lower temperature in the appliance (cooler). Settings towards the thinner part of the sign mean a higher temperature (warmer).
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Page 16: Appliance Interior Equipment
APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT (* EQUIPMENT DEPENDS ON THE MODEL) SHELF • Empty shelves can be distributed as you see fi t across the guides in the refrigerator interior without having to remove the shelf from the refrigerator. To only move the shelf to a diff erent height/guide, lift it at the front, hold it at the back, and move it higher or lower. - Page 17 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BIN WITH HUMIDITY CONTROL • The bin at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The bin has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity level. Slider position to the right: closed vents, higher humidity in the bin Slider position to the left: open vents,...
- Page 18 INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR The shelves mounted on the interior side of the refrigerator door are intended for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door. ADJUSTABLE DOOR SHELVES Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with shelves intended for storing...
- Page 19 FAN* • The fan contributes to more even temperature distribution and faster cooling, and reduces dew (or condensate) accumulation on the storage surfaces. • We recommend switching on the fan as an extra function in the following cases: - when the room temperature is higher (over 30 °C); - when humidity is higher or when dew (condensate) accumulates on the shelves;...
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Page 20: Recommended Distribution Of Food In The Appliance
RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE Sections in the refrigerator compartment: - Upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry etc. - Middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer, cooked food, etc. - Fruit and vegetable bin: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sauerkraut, turnips etc. -
Page 21: Storing Food In The Refrigerator
STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage. Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging. - Page 22 AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a signifi cant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. • Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
- Page 23 STORING FOOD TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Pork -1 to 4 3 days Beef 0 to 4 up to 3 weeks Lamb 0 to 4 14 days Chicken 0 to 4 3 days Fish 0 to 4...
- Page 24 TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Leeks 95-100 2 to 3 months Mushrooms 3 to 4 days Parsley 95-100 2 to 3 days Parsnip 98-100 4 to 6 months Radish, winter 95-100 2 to 4 months Horseradish...
- Page 25 TYPE OF FOOD Optimum Optimum Approximate storage storage humidity storage time temperature (°C) level (%) Cherries 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 3 weeks Kiwi, unripe 0 to 2 90-95 2 to 6 months Nectarines 0 to 2 90-95 1 to 3 weeks Oranges 0 to 2 90-95...
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Page 26: Storing Food In The Freshzone Drawer
STORING FOOD IN THE FreshZone DRAWER (Only some models are fitted with this drawer) In the FreshZone compartment, food stays fresh longer than in a conventional refrigerator, retaining more flavour and nutrients. Decay and loss of mass are slowed down; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer. -
Page 27: Freezing And Storing Frozen Food
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN FOOD FREEZING PROCEDURE Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted at once is specified 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. -
Page 28: Important Warnings On Freezing
IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing. Always use quality and fresh food. Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the packaging correctly. Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the food does not dry out and loose its vitamins. -
Page 29: Frozen Food Storage Time
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER Type of food Time fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months finely chopped or ground meat 4 months bread, pastry, cooked meals, lean fish... -
Page 30: Defrosting The Appliance
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AUTOMATIC REFRIGERATOR DEFROSTING Refrigerator does not need defrosting because the ice on the back interior wall is thawed automatically. Any accumulated ice will melt when the compressor unit is inactive. Drops will flow through an opening in the refrigerator rear wall into a tray fitted above the compressor, from where they will evaporate. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Appliance
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may damage the surface. - Page 32 • The condenser unit mounted on the (exterior) back wall should always be kept clean, free of dust or deposits resulting from kitchen smoke or fumes. Occasionally clean the dust using a soft non-metal brush or a vacuum cleaner. • After cleaning, switch the appliance back on and insert the food.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: Cause or remedy Appliance is connected • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and to the power mains but that the appliance is switched on. it does not work. • Too high environment temperature. Cooling system •... - Page 34 Problem: Cause or remedy Door is difficult to open: • If you are trying to open the freezer door after just having closed it, this could be difficult to do. As you open the door, some cool air escapes from the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from the environment.
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Page 35: Information About Appliance Noise
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the appliance. - Page 36 en (04-20)