INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4345) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4335) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. 2.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION SAFETY • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source. • To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Shelves / Shelf Area Cooler Compartment (*) Crisper Drawer Divider Crisper Drawer Ice Maker (*) Fast Freezing Compartment Freezer Drawers (*) Egg Tray Door Bins Fresh Fruit Crisper (*) Anti-Bacterial Filter (*) Bottle Holder (*) Bottle Bin Freezer Door Bins (*) Depending on the Model Attention: The anti-bacterial filter assures a higher level of hygiene in the refrigerator through continuous purifying the air of bacteria.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4345) Appliance, alarm and services symbols Control panel locked After-sales Service Symbol Sixth Sense function in operation Door open alarm Functions of the appliance Soft Drink (1 hour) Beer (1 hour) Champagne (50 minutes) Shopping (3 hours) Ice (1h 40min) Meat & Fish (3 hours) White Wine (40 minutes) Fast Cooling (6 hours) Clock Set Up To set clock, press the “Extra Time” button for 3 seconds. The Hour display will flash.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4345) Control Panel Lock Function (Child lock) This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings. To lock the Control Panel, press the button “Menu” for 3 seconds until the display shows the symbol . To disable the function, follow the same procedure until the symbol switches off. Door Open Alarm When opening doors, the symbol on the control panel lights. If the door remains open for more than 2 minutes, it will sound an alarm.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4345) Fast Cooling: This function is indicated in situations of intense use of the fridge compartment, in order to keep the temperature stable, during frequent door opening or when a large quantity of food had been stored in the fridge compartment. During operation, the fast cooling symbol light is on and the time in the display is on count down. When the function time is complete, the symbol light will turn off automatically.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION (Models WBS4335) FREEZER CONTROL PANEL Alarm off button Fast Freezing: Activate this function before freezing fresh products. To activate this function, press the “Fast Freezing” button. This function turns off automatically after 18 hours. To deactivate the function earlier: - Press the “Fast Freezing” button again. The Fast Freezing indicator lamp will turn off, or - Press the “Freezer Control” button in the freezer compartment.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Storing food in the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. A. B. C. D. E. F. Cooked food Fish meat Fruit and vegetables Bottles Butter Dairy products, cheese To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and freshness of the food to be stored, it is advisable to wrap food in aluminium foil, cling film or place it inspecial freezer containers with lids. This will prevent odours from mixing.
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT INTERNAL FEATURES FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT (depending on the model) This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment to keep daily foods fresh longer. It can also chill beverages more quickly. It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat. If necessary to remove the extra-cold compartment for cleaning, pull it frontward to the stop.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT After switching on the appliance, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. The freezer compartment, is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. It can also be used for making ice cubes. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of 25°C, is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator compartment.
GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic wrappings.
GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD 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).
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 sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. • Clean with a damp cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating. Before contacting After-sales Services… Performance problems often result from simple things you can find and solve yourself without tools of any kind.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE The appliance is excessively noisy: • Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects? • Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating? 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.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting guide / after-sales service”). 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. • Your full address. • Your telephone number and area code.
