Important Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using this appliance, including the following: Electrical safety • Voltage: Plug the appliance in a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power outlet, which must be in good working order.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) Cleaning and maintenance • Disconnect: Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains socket before cleaning, maintenance or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electric shock, injury or death. Do not connect or disconnect the plug when your hands are wet. •...
Product Overview Scope of delivery Top mount refrigerator Levelling feet Fridge door balconies Freezer shelf Freezer door balconies Freezer temperature control Chiller zone Other inclusions (not shown) Fridge temperature control Door reversal hardware bag Adjustable fridge shelves Instruction manual Crisper drawer Warranty certificate NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this...
Getting Started Unpacking • Packaging materials: This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Remove all packaging materials from around and inside the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use.
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Getting Started (Cont.) • Overhanging wall units: To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units.
Operating Instructions Temperature regulation This refrigerator has two separate temperature controls, one in the freezer and one in the fridge compartment, so you can adjust the temperature in each compartment separately according to the food stored. The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor.
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Operating Instructions (Cont.) Fresh food storage Fig. 6 The fridge compartment is suitable for short-term storage of all your fresh food. The temperature inside the fridge compartment varies depending on the amount of food stored and the frequency of door opening. It is low enough to limit some bacterial growth, but it is not suitable for long-term storage of perishable foods.
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Operating Instructions (Cont.) The freezer compartment The freezer compartment, located at the top of the appliance, is equipped with a glass shelf and two full-width door balconies for convenient access and organised storage. It is designed to operate in ambient (surrounding air) temperatures between 16°C and 43°C and is suitable for freezing domestic quantities of fresh food and long-term storage (up to three months) of frozen food.
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Operating Instructions (Cont.) Energy saving tips • Locate the appliance in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances and out of direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the freezer. Overloading the compartments forces the compressor to run longer.
FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide If you experience a problem with the appliance, check in the following table for solutions to help you solve the problem. If none of the solutions offered help you solve the problem, please contact our after sales support centre for advice. Problem Possible cause The appliance does not...
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FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Problem Possible cause The appliance freezes or • The temperature is set too cold. Turn it to a warmer cools too much. setting temporarily. Food in the freezer • The freezer temperature is set too warm; set it to a compartment is not colder setting.
Other Useful Information WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power supply before cleaning or maintenance. Cleaning the appliance For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including the interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) Door reversal This appliance has the capability of opening the door from either the left or right side. If your set-up requires changing the opening direction, proceed as follow: IMPORTANT! You will need: • Make sure you have someone there to help you, do not try to do this on your own. •...
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) Carefully lay down the refrigerator and remove the levelling legs, then unscrew the lower hinge using a Phillips head screwdriver (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin (Fig. 13), turn the bracket over and replace it (Fig.
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) Reverse the direction of the middle hinge by 180 degrees, then transfer it to the proper position on the left. Affix the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the screws (Fig. 16). Unscrew the right middle stopper with metal block from the bottom of the upper door (Fig.
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All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician and only genuine spare parts must be used. Technical specifications Model AK-269-TM Rated voltage, frequency and current 220-240V~ 50Hz 1.2A Climate class Electrical protection class...
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Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 649 or (NZ) 0800 836 761 for advice.
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