Contents Freezing fresh food Safety information Storage of frozen food Children and vulnerable people safety Thawing General Safety Cold accumulators Safety instructions Ice-cube production Installation Hints and tips Electrical connection Normal operating sounds Hints for energy saving Internal lighting Hints for fresh food refrigeration Care and cleaning Hints for refrigeration Service...
Safety information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
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By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other – residential type environments Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built- • in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the •...
Safety instructions • Make sure that the parameters on the rating Installation plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply. Warning! Only a qualified • Always use a correctly installed shockproof person must install this socket. appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer Disposal compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container. Warning! Risk of injury or • Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the suffocation. appliance. • Do not put flammable products or items that •...
Switching off the fridge The temperature of the freezer compartment may be regulated by rotating the Freezer compartment temperature regulator, and may vary between more or less -15°C and -24°C. To switch off the refrigerator compartment, rotate For a correct storage of the food the following the Fridge temperature setting regulator counter- clockwise till position "O".
• freezer compartment flashing (Freezer The fan inside the refrigerator compartment indicator) compartment is automatically • sounding of buzzer activated also when the room • red illumination of display temperature is high (over 32°C) or When normal conditions are restored: for a quick temperature recovering •...
Daily use Warning! Refer to Safety chapters. Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. The maximum amount of food that can be Do not move the glass shelf above frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating...
Warning! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re- frozen (after cooling).
Hints and tips Normal operating sounds Hints for refrigeration The following sounds are normal during Useful hints: operation: • Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils vegetable drawer.
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; • it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.
Care and cleaning Warning! Refer to Safety chapters. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: • clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. • regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
Troubleshooting Warning! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected Connect the mains plug to the mains to the mains socket correctly.
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Problem Possible cause Solution The compressor operates continu- Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation". ally. Many food products were put in Wait some hours and then check the at the same time. temperature again. The room temperature is too Refer to climate class chart on the rat- high.
Problem Possible cause Solution The temperature in the appliance is The temperature regulator is not Set a higher/lower temperature. too low/too high. set correctly. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The food products' temperature Let the food products temperature is too high.
Installation Electrical Connection Warning! Refer to Safety chapters. Caution! Any electrical work required to install this Positioning appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated or competent person. indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on Warning! This appliance must the rating plate of the appliance.
1. Connect the wire coloured green and yellow to the terminal marked either with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow. 2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the terminal either marked with the letter “N“ or coloured black.
Technical data Technical data Dimensions of the recess Height 1850 Width Depth Rising time Hours Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label. Fridge Freezer User Manual...
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS marked with the symbol with the household Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the waste. Return the product to your local packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. recycling facility or contact your municipal office. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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