user manual Fridge-Freezer PKT1240
progress Contents Safety information Operation First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips 2 4 4 4 6 Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Installation Environmental concerns 7 8 10 10 15 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.
progress 3 • 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. 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.
progress Service • Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. • This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. 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.
progress 5 partment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).
progress Helpful hints and tips Hints for energy saving • Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. • If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
progress 7 • 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; • water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; • it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.
progress 4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug. 5. Switch on the appliance. 6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting. 7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment. Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.
progress 9 Problem Possible cause Solution 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. Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature.
progress 8. 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. Technical data Dimension of the recess Height 1225 mm Width 560 mm Depth 550 mm Rising Time 20 h The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
progress 11 Door reversibility The door of the appliance opens to the right. If you want to open the door to the left, do these steps before you install the appliance: 1. Loosen and remove the upper pin. 2. Remove the upper spacer. 3. Remove the upper door. 4. Loosen and remove the middle hinge. 5. Remove the lower door. 6. Loosen and remove the lower pin. 7. Remove the lower spacer. 7. Install the upper spacer. 8. Tighten the upper pin.
progress 90° 90° 2. Install the appliance in the niche. a) Push the appliance in the direction of the arrows (1) until the upper gap cover stops against the kitchen furniture. b) Push the appliance in the direction of the arrows (2) against the cupboard on the opposite side of the hinge. 2 min 1 mm 1 Important! Remove the furniture door damper if possible, to provide free space for the free movement of the appliance door.
progress 13 D C E B 6. Disconnect the parts Ha, Hb, Hc and Hd 4. Attach the appliance to the niche with 4 screws. Ha Hb I Hc Hd P 5. Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and the hinge holes. Install the vent grille (B). Attach the hinge cover (E) to the hinge. 7. Install the part Ha on the inner side of the kitchen furniture. ca. 50 mm 90° 21 mm 90° ca. 50 mm 21 mm 8. Push the part Hc on the part Ha.
progress 11. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied. Align the kitchen furniture door and the appliance door by adjusting the part Hb. Ha Hc 9. Open the appliance door and the kitchen furniture door at an angle of 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes. Hb 12. Press the part Hd on the part Hb. 8 mm Hb Ha Hd Hb 10. Remove the brackets.
progress 15 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. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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