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41502009GB.fm Page 27 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM S A Q J L C W M T X B Z K N D Y O R U V Freezer compartment S. Automatic ice maker T. Grids U. Bottom basket (in some models) V. Top basket W. Ice drawer X. Freezer inner door insert Y. Freezer inner door door tray Z. Top inside light (and bottom light only in some models) J. Top freezer shelf K. Freezing zone H F G E Refrigerator compartment A. Inside light B. Intermediate light (in some models) C. Adjustable shelf D. Drawer lid E. Crisper F.
41502009GB.fm Page 28 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the instructions which contain a description of the appliance and advice on storing and preserving food. Keep this handbook for future reference. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly.
1502009GB.fm Page 29 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for the storage of fresh food and the freezer compartment only for the storage of frozen food, the freezing of fresh food, and to make ice cubes. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.
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41502009GB.fm Page 31 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER COMPARTMENT • Connect the appliance to the mains water and power supply (see the Installation manual). • When the appliance is connected to the power supply, the freezer display shows two hyphens until the optimum temperature is reached, whereas the refrigerator display shows a temperature of +5°C (factory-set).
41502009GB.fm Page 32 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM Guide to selecting functions Standby This function turns off both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. To activate the standby function, press the button . Two green dots will appear on both displays, indicating that the appliance is on standby. To reactivate the appliance carry out the same procedure until the previously set temperatures are displayed. When the appliance is on standby the light inside the refrigerator compartment is off.
41502009GB.fm Page 33 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM Guide to selecting functions Alarms In the event of an alarm, the acoustic alarm and indicator lights are activated. To switch off the acoustic alarm press button . Freezer temperature alarm The acoustic alarm will sound and the red light flashes, whereas the temperature indications on the display are replaced by two flashing hyphens.
41502009GB.fm Page 34 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM USE OF THE ICE DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) Ice maker on/off This function enables/disables the production of ice. Note: If the lever located inside the freezer compartment (see fig. 1 on the next page) is turned to the horizontal position it inhibits the production of ice but does not prevent the dispensing of ice already present in drawer. Ice maker selection The function is activated when the symbol is lit up.
41502009GB.fm Page 35 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM USE OF THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (ON SOME MODELS) Useful hints on the automatic ice maker The ice maker is equipped with a lever that activates or deactivates its operation. If the lever in the figure is positioned horizontally it inhibits ice production, and activates ice production when turned downwards. To remove and replace the ice bucket: 1. Pull the drawer out as far as possible, lifting the front part a little to release it from the stop.
41502009GB.fm Page 36 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM USE OF THE WATER DISPENSER (ON SOME MODELS) Dispensing water To dispense water press a glass against the water dispenser lever and to stop dispensing remove the glass; the light inside the dispenser turns on simultaneously and turns off when the lever is released. Hold the edge of the glass close to the dispenser opening so water does not spill out of the glass. Also, wait a few seconds before removing the glass in order to catch the last drops of water.
41502009GB.fm Page 37 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM WATER FILTER MONITORING AND REPLACEMENT FUNCTION (ON SOME MODELS) Water filter indicator light function (if present) At the time of purchase of the product and after replacement, the filter symbol in green. The filter symbol can become red according to product use and the natural depletion of the filter charge. When a new filter is required, the the symbol on the display turns yellow (99% of filter life has been used).
41502009GB.fm Page 38 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS Light The appliance has an external light for using the ice and water dispenser even in the dark. This night light can be switched on and off by pressing the button on the control panel or one of the two levers of the dispenser (water and/or ice). Bear in mind that both the ice maker and the light on the control panel will switch off automatically once the water or ice has been dispensed.
41502009GB.fm Page 39 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM GUIDE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS Removal and rearrangement of the refrigerator and freezer shelves The shelves may be positioned to suit your particular requirements. The glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk cartons and heavy food; however, please don’t bang them down on the shelves. To remove the shelves: slide the shelf out as far as it comes, then lift it up and take it out.
41502009GB.fm Page 40 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. It also allows the making of ice cubes. The inner door of the freezer, marked with the symbol **, is especially suitable for storing ice cream or frozen food with a short storage time.
41502009GB.fm Page 41 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C).
41502009GB.fm Page 42 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM COMMON ICE MAKER PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The dispenser does not work. The freezer compartment door is open. Close the freezer compartment door. The ice bucket is not properly installed. Make sure that the bucket is pushed all the way in. Make sure the lever of the ice maker, inside the freezer compartment, is not turned to OFF, i.e. in the horizontal position (in some models). The ice dispenser stops working. Off-taste or odour in ice.
41502009GB.fm Page 43 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors. Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
41502009GB.fm Page 44 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM VACATION Short vacation There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. If your appliance has an automatic ice maker: 1. turn it off 2. shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3. empty the ice bucket. Long vacation Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more.
41502009GB.fm Page 45 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / ASSISTANCE When you hear these noises ..your appliance is alive!!! Before contacting After-sales Service.... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
41502009GB.fm Page 46 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM If the motor seems to run too much: • Is the condenser free of dust and fluff? • Are the doors properly closed? • Are the door seals properly fitted? • On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer. If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
41502009GB.fm Page 47 Monday, July 16, 2007 3:33 PM AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / ASSISTANCE”). 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
