Upright 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. The appliance is intended solely for household use. Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) consists of two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
Before fi rst operation • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance. • Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
Description of the appliance Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the specifi c model. A Refrigerator 1 Interior light 2 Control panel 3 Adjustable glass shelves 4 Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable height) 5 FreshZone pan 6 Vegetable crisp pan 7 Refrigerator door pans (options: deep, shallow;...
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 be- low. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate. Class Ambient temperature SN (subnormal)
Control panel - Appliance with mechanical regulation A Temperature setting and on/off knob Turning the appliance Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7. on/off Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0). Setting the temperature •...
Refrigerator accessories (Equipment depends on the model) Shelf • Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. To remove the shelf, fi rst slide it out as far as the guide allows it, then slightly lift it up and pull it out. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e.
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 FreshZone compartment The FreshZone 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 • Activate the freezer boost (super freeze) function 24 hours before freezing fresh food: - set the dial between positions 4 and 6. After 24 hours of super freeze operation, insert the fresh food into the freezer compartment.
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Storage of industrially The storage time and recommended temperature for storing frozen food commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food. When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature never rises above -18°C.Do not buy packages of food wrapped with frost.
Defrosting the appliance Automatic defrosting of Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice the refrigerator deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates.
Cleaning the appliance Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the mains (see the control chapter for ON/OFF function), and pull the power cord from the mains wall outlet. Make sure to remove traces of any cleansing agents you had been using.
Troubleshooting guide Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is operate after connection to the switched on. mains: Cooling system operates • Ambient temperature too high. continuously without •...
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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