USER MANUAL CHEST FREEZER
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Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using your refrigerator, please carefully read this instruction manual in order to maximize its performance. Store all documentation for subsequent use or for other owners.
• Never use water to wash the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust. • Handle the appliance always with at least two persons because it is heavy. • Install and level the appliance in an area suitable for its size and use. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If it does not, contact an electrician. • The appliance is operated by a 220-240 VAC/50 Hz power supply.
• • • • • • • qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not install the appliance in humid, oily or dusty places, nor expose it to direct sunlight and to water. Do not install the appliance near heaters or inflammable materials. FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: if there is a power failure do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than the hours indicated on the rating label (Temperature rise time).
• • • • • • • • explosion! Do not place unstable articles (heavy objects, containers filled with water) on top of the refrigerator, to ovoid personal injury caused by falling or electric shock caused by contact with water. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not touch internal cooling elements, especially with wet hands, to avoid cracks or injuries.
• • • • • • • • • • (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst! FOR appliances with a freezer compartment: never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment in your mouth. Risk of lowtemperature burns! Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous. Before performing any operation, unplug the power cord from the power socket.
• • • • • • the glass to break. WARNING: The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a) and insulating gas (cyclopentane). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.
household use only. • Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements. • 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.
• FOR Wine Coolers: this appliance is intended to be used exclusively for the storage of wine • FOR a free standing appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance • FOR appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs Scrapping old appliances This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Guarantee Minimum guarantee is: 2 years for EU Countries, 3 years for Turkey, 1 year for UK, 1 year for Russia, 3 years for Sweden, 2 years for Serbia, 5 years for Norway, 1 year for Morocco, 6 months for Algeria, Tunisia no legal warranty required. Energy Saving For better energy saving we suggest : • Installing the appliance away from heat sources and not exposed to direct sunlight and in a well ventilated roo.
CHEST FREEZER CANDY The most energy-saving configuration requires drawers, food box and shelves to be positioned in the product, please refer to the above pictures. Climate Class The appliance is designed to operate at the limited range of ambient temperature, depending on climate zones. Do not use the appliance at the temperature out of the limit. Climate class of your appliance is indicated on the label with technical description inside the fridge compartment. Climate Class Amb. T. (°C) Amb. T.
1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If possible avoid placing the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as this will cause the compressor to run for long periods. If installed next to a source of heat or refrigerator, maintain the following minimum side clearances: From Cookers 4" (100 mm) From Radiators 12" (300 mm) From Fridges 4" (100 mm) 2. Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation.
5. 6. If you going to store already frozen food open the freezer lid and check that the freezer has reached the correct temperature. Then you can put in your already frozen food. (See “Storing Frozen Food”). Do not load the appliance immediately after it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer (see “Freezer Operation”).
Storing Frozen Food Prepackaged commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions for a freezer compartment. To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained the following should be remembered: 1．Put packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. 2．Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best Before” dates on the packaging.
Freezing Fresh Food Place fresh food to be frozen near the side walls to ensure fast freezing and away from already frozen food, if possible. Freezing capacity of your appliance in a 24 hours period is 5 kg (10lb). Never exceed this maximum capacity. Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the center as quickly as possible.
Availability of spare parts • • • • • • • • • Thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards and light sources are available for a minimum period of seven years after placing the last unit of the model on the market. Door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets for a minimum period of seven years and door gaskets for a minimum period of 10 year, after placing the last unit of the model on the market TROUBLE SHOOTING If the appliance does not operate when switched on, check.
