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NOTICE DE MONTAGE ET D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y DE USO MANUAL DE INSTALAÇÃO E DE UTILIZAÇÃO INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL INSTALLATIONS- UND BENUTZUNGSHANDBUCH INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING Réfrigérateur-Congélateur Frigorífico-Congelador Fridge-Freezer Kühl-Gefrierkombi Koelvriescombinatie...
................This guide to the installation and use of the fridge-freezer applies to all models. There may be slight differences between your appliance and the one described here.
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Dear Customer You have just bought a DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer, and we would like to thank you for choosing us. Our research teams have designed this latest advance in appliances, whose quality, looks, functions and technological development make them exceptional products, and examples of our know-how.
Safety instructions This appliance is designed for preserving and freezing food, and is for domestic use only. It is essential to observe the following instructions. All liability and guarantees are denied if these recommendations are not followed, resulting in damage or personal injury.
Respect for the environment and energy saving To reduce the power consumption of the appliance: - Install it in a suitable place (see chapter "Installing your appliance") - Keep the doors open for the shortest time possible. Do not load warm food into the refrigerator or freezer, especially if they are soups or other dishes that release a large amount of steam.
Ice trays 2-stars conservation, (**) Freezer basket * depending on model This installation and user manual for the fridge-freezer applies to several models. There may be slight differences in detail and fittings between your appliance and the description given here Condenser...
NO FROST: Description and operation The appliance is designed and built to prevent frost from accumulating in the interior. It is fitted with a device that automatically eliminates frost, and any water generated goes to the evaporation tray, where it evaporates. This eliminates any need to defrost the appliance...
Changing the direction of opening the doors TOOLS REQUIRED: • Phillips screwdriver, 1 flat screwdriver. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION Pull out the mains plug and remove all items from the door compartments. Remove the cover to the upper door hinge. Release the screws on the upper door hinge Using the flat screwdriver, lift the hinge and the rotation capsule.
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Changing the direction of opening the doors 10. Remove the cover to the screws in the central hinge, and release the screws holding it. 11. Once the screws have been released, lift the freezer door upward until it is free. 12.
Installing the appliance Only if the appliance is installed correctly according to the instructions given in this "Installation and user manual" will you be able to preserve tour food in good condition, and optimise energy use. - Place the appliance in a dry, well-ventilat- - Keep a minimum distance between the ed place.
Operation and use of the refrigerator Setting the temperature • Under normal conditions, it is recommended to select an approximate temperature of 4ºC in the refrigerator and about -20ºC in the freezer. • The temperature is set from the control panel, the numerical values are in degrees centigrade (ºC).
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Switching the refrigerator on and off • When connecting to the mains for the first time, the following symbols 20:30 VEN 11 MARS 05 appear on the screen. °C • Normally, the appliance starts operating as soon as it is connected to °C the mains, at the set temperature.
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Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen GENERAL SETTINGS FOR THE REFRIGERATOR Changing the language • To change the language, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "LANGUAGE". • Choose the language required using the + or – keys. •...
Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen CHANGING NORMAL SETTINGS Set the temperature for the freezer °C • Press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "SET TEMP" and the refrigerator temperature should flash, or if not, the zone frame. •...
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Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen ALARMS Holiday function • When your refrigerator is not going to be used for a prolonged period, but you wish to keep food in the freezer, this function can be used, leaving the refrigerator door closed.
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Switching the refrigerator on and off • To switch off, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "ICS OFF" and the icon flashes. Press the key to switch off, and the icon disappears. Vacuum function • The appliance may have a system for preserving vacuum-packed food in a special container.
Preparing food for storing in the refrigerator Before putting food in the appliance: Protect fresh food properly: they will preserve the aroma, colour humidity content and freshness. This also prevents the flavour of some foods being transmitted to others. Only vegetables, fruit and lettuce can be stored without protection in the vegetable drawer. Let food and hot drinks go cold outside the appliance.
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Loading food into the refrigerator Leave a space between the foods so that air can circulate freely and to prevent any contami- nation between different types of food. Do not put wrappings or food where they can obstruct the air outlets on the cooling column. Temperature sensor Do not cover the temperature sensor with food.
Guide to freezing food Your domestic appliance allows you to freeze foods. Deep freezing is an industrial process that is faster and more intensive that domestic freezing. Store bought products are deep frozen. Preparing food for the freezer Freezing does not eliminate germs. If using plastic bags, press the air out of It is important to prepare food for them before sealing hermetically.
Loading food into the freezer Do not put fresh food next to food which is already frozen, to prevent these from rising in temperature. The maximum weight of food that can be frozen for 24 hours is shown on the specifications plate (inside the refrigerator on the lower, left-hand wall) labelled: "CAPACIDAD DE CONGELACIÓN/ FREEZING CAPACITY (kg/24h)".
Maintaining the appliance Whenever carrying out any maintenance, first switch off the appliance. Never pull on the electricity cable, hold the plug directly. CLEANING THE APPLIANCE It is recommended to clean and Do not forget to clean the condenser from disinfect the appliance regularly time to time;...
Maintaining the appliance Changing the lamp Tools required: Phillips screwdriver. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 1. Remove the cover from the screw in the lower part of the cooling column. 2. Remove the plastic casing by lifting upward and toward the outside of the appliance.
Noises and minor faults Normal noises during operation In order to maintain a constant temperature, the motor on the appliance starts to run regularly. Any noise this makes are completely normal operating noises, they decrease automatically as soon as the refrigerator has reached the required temperature. These noises are as follows: NOISE CAUSE...
Solving problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The refrigerator - The plug is not connected. - Connect the plug. does not work - No current is reaching the plug, which - Change the fuse or reset the trip switch. has fused; or the trip switch has been - Switch on the controls.
Call the technical service department - Read the manual carefully, and if you still cannot solve the problem, call the service department. - The address and telephone number nearest to your home are shown in the list of official service departments supplied with the appliance, or else the telephone directory for your town or city.
After sales Service Repairs to the appliance must be carried out: · by the seller · or by a qualified professional trained by the manufacturer. When calling, give the full reference for the appliance (model, type and serial number). This information is displayed on the identifi- cation label inside the refrigerator.
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