User manual Fridge IKEF2380-0 IKEF238-6
Contents Safety information Control panel First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips 2 4 5 5 8 Care and cleaning 9 What to do if… 10 Technical data 12 Installation 12 Environmental concerns 13 Subject to change without notice Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
• • • • 1. Power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire. 3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance. 4. Do not pull the mains cable. 5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. 6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover1) of interior lighting.
fuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable. • This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
First use Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Daily use Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
Type of food Air humidity adjustment Storage time Large pork cuts “dry” up to 10 days Beef, venison, small pork cuts, poultry “dry” up to 7 days Tomato sauce “dry” up to 4 days Fish, shellfish, cooked meat products “dry” up to 3 days Cooked seafood “dry” up to 2 days Salad, vegetables Carrots, herbs, Brussels sprouts, celery “humid” up to 1 month Artichokes, cauliflower, chicory, iceberg lettuce, endive, lamb’s lettuce, lettuce, leeks, radicchio “humid” up to 21 days Broccoli, Chin
thawed food can be stored in the 0°C compartment for up to two days. Tips: • Pay attention to the freshness of the food, especially on the expiry date. Quality and freshness influence the storage time. • The whole storage cycle time will depend on the preservation conditions made prior to the final storage in the fridge. • Food, fruit or vegetables should always be packed or wrapped up before storage. • Animal food always store packed and dry. • Food rich in proteins will go bad quicker.
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: • the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; • the freezing process takes 24 hours.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added. After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply. 6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting. 7.
Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The door has been opened too frequently.
5. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 6. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp comes on. Closing the door 1. Clean the door gaskets. 2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation". 3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. min. 200 cm2 min. 200 cm2 Environmental concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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