User manual Fridge-Freezer IKEF308-6Z3
Contents Safety information Control panel First use Daily Use Helpful hints and tips 2 4 6 6 9 Care and cleaning 10 What to do if… 12 Technical data 13 Installation 14 Environmental concerns 14 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.
• • • • 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. This appliance is heavy.
Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse 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.
Freezer Control panel 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pilot light ON/OFF switch Temperature regulator (warmest) Temperature indicator Temperature regulator (coldest) Fast Freezing light Fast Freezing switch Alarm light Alarm reset switch Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. Press the ON/OFF switch . The Pilot Light will light up. Switching off The freezer is shut off by pressing the ON/ OFF switch until the Pilot light and the Temperature indicator switched off.
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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Daily Use Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
The constant storage temperature of about 0°C and the relative humidity of between 45 and 90 % provide optimal conditions for the various kinds of food. Important! You can therefore store a variety of fresh food in the 0°C compartment, where it will last up to 3 times longer with better quality compared to normal refrigerator compartments. This allows you to stock more fresh food. Taste, degree of freshness, quality and nutritional values (vitamins and minerals) are well preserved.
Storage time in the 0°C compartment for fresh food Type of food Air humidity adjustment Storage time Onion "dry” up to 5 months Butter “dry” up to 1 month 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, chi
The level of air humidity in the drawers depends on the content of humidity in the stored food, vegetable and fruit and on the frequency of door opening The 0°C compartment is also suitable for slow thawing of food. In this case the 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.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in 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.
Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. 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. Defrosting of the refrigerator Defrosting of the fridge compartment is automatic.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. What to do if… Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual. Problem Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Possible cause Solution The appliance is switched off.
Problem Possible cause Solution The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. Many products are stored at the same time. Store less products at the same time. The temperature in the refrigerator is too high. There is no cold air circulation in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. The temperature in the freezer is too high. Products are too near to each other.
Installation Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance.
the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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