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REFRIGERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING AND KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES. REFRIGERATEUR MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE ET CONSERVEZ LE SOIGNEUSEMENT POUR UNE ULTERIEURE CONSULTATION. REFRIGERADOR MANUAL DEL USUARIO LEA ESTE MANUAL EN SU TOTALIDAD ANTES DE...
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INSTALLATION ........................... 2 FEATURE CHART ........................3 OPERATIONS ..........................5 ADVICE ON FOOD STORAGE ....................8 CARE AND CLEANING ......................9 IMPORTANT WARNINGS ......................11 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ..................13 INSTALLATION ........................... 2 SCHÉMA EXPLICATIF ........................ 3 FONCTIONNEMENT ........................5 CONSEILS POUR LA CONSERVATION DES ALIMENTS .....................
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INSTALLATION 1. Place your refrigerator at a convenient location. 2. Avoid placing the refrigerator near any heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture. 3. To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge-freezer, please maintain sufficient space on both the sides as well as top and maintain at least 2 inches (5 cm) from the rear wall. 4.
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FEATURE CHART SCHÉMA EXPLICATIF LISTA DE CARACTERÍSTICAS...
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1. Evaporator: Never use any sharp 5. Refrigerator Door Rack instruments to remove ice or frost. This 6. Magnetic Door Seal may puncture the evaporator. 7. Leveling Screw 2. Ice Tray 3. Temperature Control Dial. 4. Drip Tray (& Shelf) Collects water that drips off the evaporator when defrosting.
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OPERATIONS STARTING When your refrigerator is first installed, leave it for 2 or 3 hours for stabilization to normal operating temperature before filling it with food. Delay 5 minutes before restarting if operation has been interrupted. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Initially, set the refrigerator compartment control at mid position.
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OPERATIONS ICE MAKING To make ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and place it on the evaporator. To remove ice cubes, gently twist the tray while holding it at its ends. FONCTIONNEMENT POUR FAIRE DE LA GLACE Pour faire des glaçons, remplissez le bac à...
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OPERATIONS DEFROSTING It is necessary to regularly defrost your refrigerator in order to ensure efficient operation. As soon as the thickness of ice/frost on the surface of the evaporator reaches a quarter of an inch (6mm), start the defrosting operation. To defrost, turn the control to “0”.
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ADVICE ON FOOD STORAGE Never store hot food in the refrigerator. Always wait until cooled off. When storing, cover food with vinyl wrap or store in a container with lid. When moisture in the food evaporates, taste and nutrition of the food disappear as well. Never place bottles in the freezer compartment.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning - Inside To clean the inside, use a soft cloth dampered with solution of a tablespoon of baking soda to a quarter of water, or some mild detergent. This solution both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse with water and wipe dry. Follow the same procedure to clean the interior parts.
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CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning - Cautions Always remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning near electrical parts. Never use flammable or toxic cleaning liquids. Do not use metallic scouring pads, brushes, coarse abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline solutions on any surface of the refrigerator.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION POWER CORD REPLACING CORD INSTRUCTIONS If possible, connect the refrigerator to its own If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the individual electrical outlet in order to avoid an manufacturer or its service agent.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS ABOUT GROUNDING (EARTHING) Grounding (earthing) reduces the risk of CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE electric shock by providing an escape wire for GROUNDED. the electric current in case of an electric short circuit. Improper use of the grounding plug may Do not store inflammable materials, cause an electric shock.
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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE It is often possible to avoid a service call. Before calling for service, make the following checks. Has a house fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped on? Has the power cord plug been removed or loosened from the wall outlet? Is the temperature control set to a proper position? Is the appliance placed too closed to a wall or a heat source? Has the door been kept open more than necessary?
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AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT RÉFRIGÉRATEURS a <FROID VENTILÉ> Afin d ’éviter tous risques de contamination générés par une mauvaise conservation des produits frais, nous vous recommandons de lire les précautions élémentaires suivantes RÉGLAGE DU THERMOSTAT Le compartiment fraîcheur doit être maintenu à une température maximale de 4 °C Le thermomètre fourni, vous permettra de régler cette température et de la contrôler régulièrement.
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AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT RÉFRIGÉRATEURS a <FROID VENTILÉ> Contrôle périodique du réglage de température Même si vous estimez avoir réglé convenablement le thermostat de votre réfrigérateur, A / Laissez en permanence le thermomètre dans votre réfrigérateur B / Vérifiez régulièrement si le symbole « OK » est affiché (température inférieure à +4 °C)) C / Au besoin modifiez le réglage du thermostat de façon à...
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Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
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