Refrigerator freezer Thank you for your confi dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Refrigerator freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: the upper part is the refrigerator and the lower part is the freezer.
Before fi rst operation • The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct.
Appliance description Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model. A Refrigerator 1 Control unit 2 Fan 3 Pull-out glass shelf – short 4 Pull-out glass shelf (height-adjustable) 5 Snack+ pull-out drawer for snacks 6 Bottle rack 7 Fresh+ drawer 8 Fruit and vegetable bins 9 Refrigerator door bin (deep, shallow) 10 Bottle shelf with retainer...
Installation and connections Selecting the location • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate. Class Ambient temperature SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C...
Appliance with electronic control Appliance with a fan and the No Frost+ system A Freezer temperature key I Refrigerator on/off key B Freezer temperature digital display: displays J Signal light: on when the refrigerator is temperature in the range from -16°C to -24°C operating C Super freeze on/off key K Extra cooling power on/off key...
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Adjusting the Refrigerator temperature range: from +1°C to +9° temperature from -16°C to -24°C + Freezer temperature range: super freeze • Adjust the freezer temperature with the A key and refrigerator temperature with the N key. • When one of the temperature adjustment keys is pressed, the display will start fl...
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Intermittent acoustic signal - power failure alarm If the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer rises too high as a result of a power failure, an intermittent acoustic signal will be activated, signal light H will light up, and the highest actual temperature will be indicated on a fl...
Refrigerator interior equipment Shelf (Equipment depends on the model) • The shelves may be adjusted as you like using the guides in the refrigerator interior. • Each shelf is fi tted with a locking device at the back, which prevents it from being pulled out unintentionally. If you wish to pull out a shelf (to move to another position or for cleaning), please proceed as follows: 1.
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Interior side of the • Mounted on the refrigerator door are compartments (shelves refrigerator door or bins) intended fro storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes, cans, etc. There is a bottle shelf at the lower end of the door. •...
Storage of food in the refrigerator Important precautions • Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct and hints temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial impact on the quality of stored food. • Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. •...
Storing food in the Fresh+ compartment The Fresh+ drawer allows storing a wide variety of fresh food to keep longer than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining the fl avour and nutrients. It lows down decay and loss of mass; therefore, fruit and vegetables remain fresh and natural longer.
Freezing and storing frozen food Freezing process • 24 hours before freezing fresh food, activate the super freeze function: - use the C key. After 24 hours of super freeze operation, insert the fresh food into the freezer compartment. Make sure the fresh food does not come into contact with the food that is already frozen! In No Frost+ freezers, suffi...
before at least once. Take care that packages don’t start to thaw during transport to your home. Temperature rise shortens the storage time and affects the quality of commercially frozen foods. Storage periods of Recommended periods of storing frozen food in the freezer frozen food Food Period...
• Place a convenient absorbent cloth underneath to collect the defrost water and change it periodically. • Never use powered appliances to defrost the freezer (hair dryer, etc.) - LIFE THREATENING! • Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.
• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. If you removed the pan, please make sure you replace it to the same position, and check that it is in completely horizontal position! • Frost or ice build-up, 3-5 mm thick, will increase power consumption.
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: t l LED lighting does not work: • If the LED lighting no longer works, call an authorized service technician. Error code displayed (certain • If the character E appears on the digital display (certain models only): models only), call service assistance. If none of the above reasons seems to match your problem, please contact the nearest service center and state the type, model and serial number as indicated on the label with basic information attached in the appliance interior.
Noise level The refrigerator – freezer appliances are cooled by the refrigeration system with a compressor (assisted by fan in certain models) whose operation may produce certain noise. The level of such noise depends upon the location, correct use and age of the appliance.
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