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Thank you for choosing this product. This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance. Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.
CONTENTS 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 4 1.1 General Safety Warnings................................................................................................4 1.2 Installation warnings........................................................................................................8 1.3 During Usage..................................................................................................................
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 General Safety Warnings Read this user manual carefully. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes. • While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit. • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. • Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems • Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
1.2 Installation warnings Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points: • The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz. • The plug must be accessible after installation. • Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed. • When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts. • Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment. • Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food.
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE General notes: Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins does not affect energy consumption. Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position. This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
3 USING THE APPLIANCE 3.3 Temperature Settings Warnings 3.1 Information on Less Frost Technology Thanks to the wrap around evaporator, Less Frost technology offers more efficient cooling, less manual defrost requirement, and more flexible storage room. 3.2 Thermostat Setting The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Cooler temperatures can be obtained by rotating the knob to higher numbers, 1 to 5.
Climate class and meaning: T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C. ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C. N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
products and clean any leakages on the shelves. • Do not put food in front of the air flow passage. • Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date. NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator. • For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
temperature and that the contents have deteriorated. • The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated. • The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems Maximum storage time (months) 8 - 12 Maximum storage time (months) 12 8 - 12 Thawing time at room temperature (hours) Thawing time in oven (minutes) Bread 4-6 2-3 4-5 (220-225 °C) Biscuits 3-6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C) Pastry 1-3 2-3 5-10 (200-225 °C) Pie 1 - 1,5 3-4 5-8 (190-200 °C) Phyllo dough 2-3 1 - 1,5
5.1 Defrosting rise in temperature will shorten its storage life. Remember to use this food within a relatively short period of time. • Set the thermostat knob to position “•” and disconnect the appliance from the mains. Leave the door open until the unit is completely defrosted. • To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment. • Dry the inside of the unit carefully and set the thermostat knob to the MAX position.
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 7 BEFORE CALLING AFTERSALES SERVICE 6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning • The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional). • Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging. • Remove all movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins, and so on) or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.
may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated. Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system. Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting. There is water in the lower part of the refrigerator Check if: The drain hole for the water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
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