DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 1 FEATURES These operating instructions cover various models. The characteristics of your appliance may differ slightly from those described in this manual. Environment-friendly fridge/freezer using R600a refrigerant and cyclopentane blowing agent. • This products protects the environment by using the R600a refrigerant and the cyclopentane blowing agent.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 2 WARNINGS / SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To avoid any risk of personal injury, material damage or incorrect use of the appliance, be sure to observe the following safety precautions. (After reading these owner’s instructions, please keep them in a safe place for reference). Remember to hand them over to any subsequent owner. Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists. Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 3 Do not touch any containers and food in the freezer with wet hands. • It may cause frostbite. Warning • Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction. • Do not use mechanical devices or any other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 4 INSTALLING THE FRIDGE/FREEZER Allow an adequate space and install the fridge/freezer on a firm, level floor. • If the appliance is not level, there may be unusual noises and poor cooling. • Wait for at least one hour before plugging the appliance in. Clean the fridge/freezer. • Wipe and clean the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth. Plug the fridge/freezer into a wall socket used exclusively by this appliance. • This appliance must be properly grounded.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 5 PREPARING THE FRIDGE/FREEZER To prepare your appliance for use and check that it is running correctly, take the following steps. Install all shelves and compartments removed during transport in the correct positions. Clean the fridge/freezer and accessories to remove any dust that accumulated during packing and shipping. The interior light of the appliance will light up when the door is open.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 6 B. Model with Digital Display Super ➁ ➀ ➂ ➄ ➃ ➅ POWER Button • Main power on/off switch. • Switches the appliance completely on or off. SUPER Button • Switches the fast freeze function on or off. • Use when you wish to freeze foods quickly. • The SUPER indicator ➀ remains on while the fast freeze function is running. • While this function is selected, the refrigerating device remains switched on continuously and produces a very low temperature inside the freezer.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 7 REF.TEMP Button • To change the refrigerator temperature: – Press the REF.TEMP button. The current setting temperature is displayed (➃) preceded by “R” (➁). – Press the REF.TEMP button one or more times or hold it down until the required temperature is displayed (➃). – When you complete the setting of refrigerator temperature, the refrigerator temperature display (➃) flashes 5 times and returns to the setting temperature of the freezer.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 8 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER When storing food in the appliance, follow the recommendations below. • Allow warm food and beverages to cool down before storing them in the appliance. • Ensure that food is well-wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing flavor and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent cross-flavouring.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 9 B. Freezer Upper freezer drawer • Store packed frozen foods, like ice cream and bacon. Middle/lower freezer drawer • Store fresh meat and fish or dried foods, which are divided into suitably sized portions. Note For more space, you can store food with drawers and ice maker removed. A declared storage volume of frozen food storage compartment is calculated with ice cube, ice tray, upper and middle freezer drawers removed.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 10 MAKING ICE A. Twist type Pull out the ice cube maker. Fill trays in up to the water level mark (arrow). Put the ice cube maker back in position. Close the freezer door. Once the water has become frozen, turn the knobs on the ice cube trays to empty ice cubes into the storage bin. B. Normal type Pour water into the ice cube maker. • Fill the maker up to about 80% with water. Place the ice cube maker in the upper freezer drawer.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 11 USING THE WATER DISPENSER (OPTION) With the water dispenser, you can obtain chilled water easily without opening the refrigerator door. In addition, you can save electricity by more than 30% reducing the number of times the door is open. Overview Push lever Water tank cap Water tank Water supply device WHEN THE WATER DISPENSER IS NOT USED,THE FOLLOWING WAYS ARE RECOMMENDED Fix the water supply device tightly into the fixing hole.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 12 INSTALLING A REGULAR BOTTLE Press the fixing lever, lift the exclusive water tank upwards, then remove it. Remove the water supply device from the exclusive water tank, then set the inner groove of the water supply device in a regular mineral water bottle and fix it in position by turning it. Turn the water supply device over, then fix it in position in the fixing hole.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 13 REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES Before cleaning the appliance, you must always switch it off and unplug it from the wall socket. Do not use a steam cleaner. The hot steam could damage the surface of the appliance or the electrical components, causing a risk of electric shock. Ice cube maker (optional) • Hold the knob of ice cube maker, then pull the ice cube maker forward. • Remove the ice cube maker and rinse it in water.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 14 CLEANING THE WATER DISPENSER Dispenser Tray Using the dispenser tray handle, remove the tray. Empty the water in the dispenser tray, then clean it using warm water and detergent. Dispenser tray Connection path Wipe out the connection path and surrounding area with a clean damp cloth. Water Tank / Supply Device Pull upward and disassemble the hooks on both sides of the large-sized cap.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 15 REPLACING THE INTERIOR LIGHT Always unplug the appliance when replacing the refrigerator light. Otherwise, there is the danger of electric shock. Unscrew the cover with + head screwdriver. - Fluorescent light • Remove the interior light by pulling it downward, then replace it with a new one. - Incandescent light • Turn the interior light to pull it out and replace it with a new one. Screw the cover with + head screwdriver.
DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 16 You can hear a liquid babbling in the appliance • This is the refrigerant, which cools the inside of the appliance. There is a bad smell inside the appliance • You did not seal the food. • Store foods covered and clean the cold inlet. There is a layer of frost on the appliance’s walls • Is the air outlet on the appliance plugged in? • Space the food out as much as possible to improve ventilation.
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DA68-01281E-0.1 5/22/05 1:20 PM Page 18 Ambient Room Temperature Limits This fridge/freezer is designed to operate in ambient temperatures specified by its temperature class marked on the rating plate.
