Scrapping Old Appliances; Conformity; Energy Saving; Before First Use - Bertazzoni Modern Series User Manual

1.2 Scrapping old appliances

This appliance is marked according to European
Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
WEEE contains both basic components (which can
be re-used) and polluting substances (which can
have negative impacts on the environment). It is
important that WEEE undergo specific treatments
in order to remove and properly dispose of all
pollutants and recover and recycle all re-usable
materials.
Individuals can play an important role in ensuring
that WEEE does not become an environmental
problem; it is essential to follow some basic rules:
- WEEE should not be treated as household waste;
- WEEE should be disposed of at the appropriate
collection points managed by the municipality or
by registered companies. In many countries, for
large WEEE, at-home pick-up may be available.
In many countries, when you buy a new appliance,
the old one may be returned to the retailer, who is
obliged to collect it free of charge on a one-to-one
basis, as long as the equipment is of an equivalent
type and has the same functions as the equipment
being supplied.

1.3 Conformity

By placing the mark on this product, we are
confirming compliance with all relevant European
safety, health and environmental requirements
which are applicable to this product by law.

1.4 Energy saving

For optimal energy saving, we recommend the
following:
• Install the appliance away from heat sources, out
of direct sunlight and in a well-ventilated room.
• Avoid putting hot food into the refrigerator,
which would raise the internal temperature, thus
causing the compressor to run continuously.
• Do not overfill the compartments, as this prevents
air from circulating properly.
• If ice should form, defrost the appliance in order
to facilitate the transfer of cold.
• In the event of an electrical power failure, it is
advisable to keep the refrigerator door closed.
• Open the appliance doors as infrequently and for
the briefest amounts of time possible.
• Do not adjust the settings to extremely cold
temperatures.
• Remove any dust that accumulates on the back
of the appliance

1.5 Before first use

You must allow the fridge to settle for at least
four hours prior to switching the power on.
It is recommended that you clean the interior of
the appliance prior to first use using a solution
of bicarbonate of soda and warm water, then
thoroughly dry the interior. The fridge may have an
odour to it at first use. This will disappear as the
appliance cools.
NOTE:
The appliance will start operating at 5°C
for the fridge and -18°C for the freezer and
work continuously until it comes down to
the correct temperatures. If the appliance
is switched off, you should allow five
minutes before switching it on again in
order to prevent unnecessary damage to
the compressor. Never store inflammable
or explosive items, strong corrosive acids
or alkalis in the appliance. This fridge cools
your food by making the inside back of the
cavity cold. It is normal for frost to build up
on this surface; it then dissipates and drains
through a small drain at the bottom, where
it evaporates harmlessly. The presence of
frost at the back does not mean that the
fridge is malfunctioning.
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