FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:54 Página 1 • Manual de instrucciones. • Manual de instruções • Mode d’emploi. • Operating instructions. • Bedienungsanleitung.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 54 CONTENTS Page 1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS... 2 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE REFRIGERATOR. .......................... 3 3. INSTALLATION. ........................................................................ 4 4. OPERATION AND USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR FOR DUAL ADJUSTMENT MODELS...................................... 7 5. OPERATION AND USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR FOR SINGLE ADJUSTMENT MODELS.................................. 9 6.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 55 1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS RECYCLING: OLD REFRIGERATOR: PACKING: ➭ The packing materials used are completely recyclable, (Cardboard, PE bubble wrap, EPS…). ➭ WARNING: Keep packing materials out of the reach of children: these materials are potentially hazardous. ➭ With disposal, observe local standards of treatment of this type of waste.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 56 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE REFRIGERATOR Control and temperature regulation panel Frozen food and ice cubes Extraction Lip Cheese, butter Tins, conserves, jam Eggs Bottles COLD ZONE meat and fish Fruit, vegetables WARNING: This diagram may not correspond exactly to your refrigerator.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 57 SAFETY: ➭ ➭ ➭ ➭ ➭ ➭ This model refrigerator is commercialised with R600a coolant. Points to note: • This coolant does not affect the environment. • It is inflammable, so the cooling circuit must be in perfect condition. If damaged in any way, consult your distributor before switching on. ➭ This refrigerator must be repaired only by the technical assistance service, using original spares.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 58 CHANGING THE DOOR-OPENING DIRECTION: on refrigerators with an external top hinge TOOLS REQUIRED: ➭ Philips or crosshead screwdriver and flat screwdriver. OPERACIONES QUE DEBE REALIZAR: 1. Unplug the refrigerator and take everything from the compartment. 2. Remove the top hinge screw cover. 3. Loosen the top hinge screws. 4. Take the door off with an upward movement. 5. Remove the cover of the central hinge screws, and loosen the two screws holding it in place. 6.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 59 13.Cover the holes left visible on the door after the self-closing devices have been changed to the other side, using the caps in the refrigerator documentation bag. Any flash caused by the screws should firstly be removed. 14.Remove the cover on the side of the refrigerator top and fit it to the other side. 15.Reverse this procedure to refit the doors.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 60 10.If your refrigerator has self-closing devices on the central hinge area of the doors, remove them, turn them and place them on the opposite door and on the opposite side. The fixing points for the screws will be lightly marked in the door turning axis area. 11.Cover the holes left visible on the door after the self-closing devices have been changed to the other side, using the caps in the refrigerator documentation bag.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 61 CONTROL PANEL Refrigerator Temperature Selection Freezer Temperature Selection ALARM Cold level Holiday function SUPER COOLING REFRIGERATOR SUPER FREEZING FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION FREEZER "Temperature selection" ➡ Turn the control to select the refrigerator and freezer temperatures in ºC. "Freezer and refrigerator connection" ➡ To switch the refrigerator and freezer on and off. Switching the freezer off will also switch the refrigerator off.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 62 "Cold level" ➡ The number of lights on indicate freezer cold level. The more lights on, the colder the freezer. "Holiday Function" ➡ Used when you want the freezer to work normally and the refrigerator to be switched off when you do not plan to use it for a long period of time, such as, for example, during the holiday period. Before enabling this option, empty the refrigerator, clean it and close the door.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 63 FUNCTIONS "Temperature Selection" ➡ Turn the control to select the refrigerator temperature in ºC. "Connection " ➡ This is for switching the refrigerator on and off. It has an ON light. "SUPER COOLING" ➡ With this function running, the refrigerator temperature is regulated automatically to maximum cold for six hours. It switches off automatically but can also be turned off automatically before the 6 hours is up.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 64 6. CORRECT USE OF THE APPLIANCE REFRIGERATOR ➭ ➭ ➭ ➭ ➭ Leave enough space between food items to let air to flow around them. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary. Do not put hot food in the refrigerator. Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles. To prevent foodstuffs stored from drying out, we recommend that you place them in an airtight container or wrapped them in aluminium foil or plastic food wrap.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 65 FREEZER: ➭ The amount of food to be frozen at once must not exceed the freezing power indicated on the specifications plate. ➭ Ensure that your food to be frozen is in good conditions. ➭ Observe the best-by date. ➭ To prevent the food from drying out, wrap it in aluminium foil or plastic film. ➭ Do not put food to be frozen in contact with food already frozen. ➭ Never refreeze thawed food. ➭ Freeze in daily servings.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 66 DEFROSTING THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. ➭ No-Frost refrigerators do not generate layers of frost or ice, which means that no operations are required for their elimination. DEFROSTING FOOD Not all food should be defrosted in the same way ➭ If you have bought frozen food, follow the instructions on the pack. ➭ Vegetables should be cooked directly. ➭ In general, prepared or pre-cooked foods can be cooked directly.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 67 WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE: ➭ If possible, do not open the refrigerator doors. ➭ When power is restored, check to see if the food has unfrozen. ➭ Consume any defrosted food immediately. Do not re-freeze! WHAT TO DO IF THE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT TO BE USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME: ➭ Empty the refrigerator. ➭ Unplug and clean the unit as described above, and turn the light off at the switch.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 68 9. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CAUSE not • It is not plugged in. • There is no electrical current to the plug because the fuse has blown or the automatic power limiter has activated. • The connection controls are not on. • Plug in. • Change the fuse or reset the automatic power limiter. The refrigerator vibrates. • The refrigerator incorrectly levelled. is • Level it, with the leveller bases.
8/3/05 08:55 Página 69 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION • The refrigerator is not correctly levelled. • The door was closed violently. • It is prevented from closing by a product inside. • Level the refrigerator correctly. • Close the doors gently. • The door is open. • Check to see if food is preventing the door from being closed. • The door has been opened often. • Ensure that the door does not remain open for too long. Odour in the refrigerator. • Some food is transmitting odours to the refrigerator.
FQ8G220A1 8/3/05 08:55 Página 70 10. TECHNICAL SERVICE CALLS ➭ Read the manual carefully and, if you are unable to resolve the problem, call the technical assistance service. ➭ The address and telephone number closest to your address appear in the index of official technical service offices we supply with the refrigerator, or in your city telephone directory. ➭ To facilitate the work of the technical assistance service, please provide them with the following details. • The refrigerator model.