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Amica FK196.4 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN
Refrigerator-freezer
FK196.4 / FK197.4 / FK198.4
IO-REF-0561/2
(07.2020)

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Refrigerator-freezer FK196.4 / FK197.4 / FK198.4 IO-REF-0561/2 (07.2020)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EN- Table of contents GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM THE HEAT SOURCES MAINS CONNECTION DISCONNECTING THE MAINS CLIMATE RANGE UNPACKING DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE CONTROLS APPLIANCE CONTROLS...
  • Page 4 Dear customer, From now on, your daily housework will be easier than ever before. Your appliance is exception- ally easy to use and extremely efficient. After reading these Operating Instructions, operating the appliance will be easy. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

  • Page 5: Guidelines Concerning The Safety Of Use

    GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE • The appliance is intended for household use only. • The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation of the appliance. • Some provisions in this user manual are unified for refrigerating products of different types (for a refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer) •...
  • Page 6 • Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body of the plug instead. • The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations.
  • Page 7 tal or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been in- structed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance.
  • Page 8 Compartments Target storage Appropriate food TYPE temp.[ Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and Fridge +2≤+8 vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable for freezing. Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products meat products ≤-18 (recommended for 3 months, the longer the Freezer storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable for frozen fresh food.
  • Page 9 • If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing with- in the appliance. • Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dis- penser products): Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h;...

  • Page 10: Installation And Operating Conditions Of The Appliance

    INSTALLATION AND OPER- ATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built-in appliance. Installation before using the appliance for the first time • Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protect- ing the door and the equipment.

  • Page 11: Mains Connection

    Mains connection • Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control knob to an „OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance from the power supply (See page with the control description). • This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply socket.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    UNPACKING During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. Af- ter unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environ- ment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly;...

  • Page 13: Disposal Of Old Appliance

    DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation re- garding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used.

  • Page 14: Controls

    CONTROLS Appliance controls The control panel is shown in figure 10. For reference it is also shown below: 1 — Light 2 — Temperature control dial Adjust temperature inside the appliance Turn the dial to adjust the temperature in the appliance: OFF/0 position Appliance is off Setting 1 The highest temperature inside the appliance (warmer)

  • Page 15: Additional Information On The Temperature Lighting

    Additional information on the temperature • The temperature inside the appliance is influenced by many factors. How you set the temperature control dial depends on the ambient temperature, sun exposure, how often you open the door and the amount of food stored. The middle setting of the dial is most optimal in most cases.

  • Page 16: Operation And Functions

    OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Storage of food in the fridge-freezer • The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves. • If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of the products.
  • Page 17 • In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise the food that is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch the products that are not yet frozen. • It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the oppo- site side, as close to the rear and side walls as possible.

  • Page 18: Using The Refrigerator Efficiently Freezing Food

    USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Practical everyday tips • Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight. • Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year. •...

  • Page 19: Practical Tips

    Practical tips Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are dif- ferent temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber. • The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g.: - Fish, meat, poultry - Sausage products, ready meals - Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream...

  • Page 20: Defrosting, Washing And Maintenance Food That Should Not Be Stored In A Refrigerator

    DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive detergents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid detergents and soft cloths only. Do not use sponges. Defrosting the fridge*** • Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. It is removed automatically.

  • Page 21: Defrost The Freezer Chamber Following Steps

    Defrost the freezer chamber following steps:** • Switch of the appliance using the control panel and pull the plug out from the socket.. • Open the door and remove the food from the freezer. • Depending on the model, pull out the drainage tube located in the bottom of the freezer compartment and place a suitable vessel un- derneath.

  • Page 22: Trouble-Shooting

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies - check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket - check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged The electric circuit is dis- - check whether there is The appliance does not work rupted voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance,...
  • Page 23 Problems Possible causes Remedies Incorrect setting of the - reset the knob to a higher adjustment knob position The ambient temperature is - the appliance is adapted higher or lower than the cli- to operation in the climate mate range from table with range from table with tech- technical specification nical specification.

  • Page 24: Warranty And After Sales Service

    WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE Warranty Warranty service as stated on the warranty card. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product. Service • The manufacturer recommends that all repairs and adjustments be carried out by the Factory Service Technician or the Manufacturer’s Authorized Service Point.
  • Page 25 Controls / Lighting Glass shelf Glass shelf over the vegetable contai- Vegetable container Drawer in freezer compartment Large door shelf Medium door shelf Egg Tray Cleaning plug Ice cube tray - 25 -...
  • Page 26 FK196.4 FK197.4 FK198.4 Glass shelf Glass shelf over the vegetable container Vegetable container Large door shelf Medium door shelf Egg Tray Cleaning plug Drawer in freezer compartment Ice cube tray - 26 -...
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  • Page 40 For the UK: please call 01949 862012 01 88 2010...

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