Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place.
Safety information For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Children and vulnerable people safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety information • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock. WARNING! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
Control panel • Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing. • It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
First use Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: • press the temperature regulator more times until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from +2°C to +8°C. A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Daily use Daily use Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be posi- tioned as desired. Bottle rack Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only closed bottles.
Daily use To regulate the humidity in the vegetable drawer the glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (ad- justable by means of a sliding lever). When the ventilation slots are closed: the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer.
Daily use It consists of a double tray ice dispenser and of an ice box. It is possible to shift the Ice Dispenser on left or on right according to your space needs. Pull the double tray Ice Maker and fill the trays with water at 3/4 of their maximum capacity.
Helpful hints and tips Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com- partment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.
Care and cleaning • do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; • lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; •...
What to do if… Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
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What to do if… Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. operate. The lamp does not operate. The mains plug is not connected Connect the mains plug to the to the mains socket correctly. mains socket correctly.
Technical data Problem Possible cause Solution The temperature in the There is no cold air circulation in Make sure that there is cold air refrigerator is too high. the appliance. circulation in the appliance. The temperature in the Products are too near to each Store products so that there is freezer is too high.
Installation Installation WARNING! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the ap- pliance before installing the appliance. Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature +10°C to + 32°C...
Installation Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate cor- respond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose.
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Installation Remove the upper hinge taking care for the upper door not to fall off and keep it for future actions. Remove the upper door. Remove the upper support and install it in the opposite side. Unscrew the middle hinge (H). Unscrew the plastic plugs located on the opposite side of the middle hinge and introduce them in the holes occupied before by the...
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Installation 10. Install the lower hinge in the opposite side, using the screws previously re- moved. 11. Carefully replace the appliance in its working position and adjust the level of the appliance by screwing / unscrewing the adjustable feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers or a tool.
Environmental concerns • The door opens and closes correctly. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket. In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest After Sales Service Force.
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