Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 General safety instructions Manufacturer liability Appliance purpose Disposal Identification plate This user manual How to read the user manual 2 Description 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 General Description Parts definition Control panel Available accessories 3 Use 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 11 3.1 Instructions 3.2 Preliminary operations 3.3 First use 3.4 Using the accessories 3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment 3.6 Using the freezer compartment 3.7 Noises during operation 3.
Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 General safety instructions Risk of personal injury • Never touch the heating elements during use. • Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constantly supervised. • Children must never play with the appliance. • Switch the appliance off immediately after use. • Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and smother the flames with a fire blanket or other appropriate cover.
For this appliance 1.4 Disposal • Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the bulb. • Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance. • Take care that no objects are stuck in the doors. This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/ 96/EC, 2003/108/EC). The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.
Instructions Our appliances are packed in nonpolluting and recyclable materials. • Consign the packing materials to the appropriate selective collection centres. Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation • Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. • Do not let children play with the packaging plastic bags. 1.5 Identification plate The identification plate bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason. 1.
Description EN 2 Description 2.1 General Description 1 Control panel 2 Oven light 3 Fan 4 Refrigerator compartment 5 Defrost water outlet 6 Freezer compartment 7 Fridge door 8 Freezer door 2.2 Parts definition Control panel Interior lighting For setting the temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The interior of the appliance is lit when the door is opened. Refrigerator compartment For storing fresh foods.
Description Fan Freezer compartment Distributes the temperature and reduces condensation on the shelves and other surfaces. For storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods and producing ice cubes. Defrost water outlet (static models only) At the back of the fridge compartment, under the refrigeration plate, there is a groove and a hole for collecting the water from defrosting. Check periodically that this opening is not blocked and clean it with a piece of stiff wire, if necessary.
Description Fruit and vegetable drawer EN 2.4 Available accessories Some models are not provided with all accessories. Shelves For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining a constant humidity level. Freezer drawers For optimising fridge space and placing foodstuffs inside the refrigerator compartment. Bottle rack For storing frozen foods and foods to be frozen. For storing bottles inside the refrigerator compartment.
Description Door balconies and shelves Egg holder Useful for storing eggs, this can be positioned in various balconies and shelves in the freezer door, according to requirements. Ice tray For storing foodstuffs in small containers. The shelf in the lower part of the door is useful for storing bottles. In some models, the internal part of the freezer door is also fitted with balconies for frozen foods which are handled more frequently (e.g. ice cream, already opened bags etc.
3 Use 3.3 First use 3.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damages to the appliance • Do not use sharp objects when removing ice and frost in order not to damage the appliance's walls. • Do not sit or lean on the door or any open drawers. • Do not touch the heating elements on the outside of the appliance. • Do not store inflammable, explosive or volatile substances. • Organic compounds, acids and essential oils can corrode the seals and plastic surfaces if left in contact with them for extended periods.
Use 4. Use the corresponding temperature buttons to set the temperatures of the fridge and freezer. The desired temperature will flash on the display. 5. After approximately 5 seconds of button inactivity, the actual temperature of the compartment will be displayed. The other buttons are disabled when setting.
3.4 Using the accessories Door balconies and shelves Shelves Suitable for storing eggs, butter, dairy products, conserves and other small food packages/containers. The lower part of the door has a shelf for bottles. Avoid placing excessively heavy bottles on the shelf and do not let them drop onto the bottom when inserting them. These can be positioned at different heights on the guides according to requirements. Each shelf has a safety fitting to prevent it from being accidentally removed.
Use Fruit and vegetable drawer Freezer drawers Located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment, which is fitted with a glass shelf to cover fresh foods that require constant humidity for optimum storage. For storing frozen foods and foods to be frozen. To remove them, pull them towards you and lift the front part of each drawer. Ice tray Fill the ice tray with cold water or other liquids. Place it horizontally in one of the freezer drawers. Close the freezer door and wait a few hours.
3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment Super Cool Fridge Function The Super Cool fridge function is used for quick cooling of large quantities of foodstuffs Arranging foods Arrange the foods on the various shelves, taking care that they have an airtight wrapping or cover.
Use 3.6 Using the freezer compartment Activate the Super Freeze freezer function 24 hours before freezing fresh foodstuffs. Super Freeze Freezer Function The Super Freeze freezer function is used for quick freezing of large quantities of foodstuffs 1. Press the freezer compartment Super Freeze button. The corresponding orange indicator light comes on. 2. When you wish to turn off the Super Freeze function, press the freezer compartment Super Freeze button again.
3.7 Noises during operation 3.8 Heated front surface The refrigerator and freezer compartments are cooled by means of a compression system. In order to maintain the preset temperature inside the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level of cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts to function, it creates a buzzing noise which generally diminishes in intensity after a few minutes.
Use 3.10 Food storage advice Refrigerator compartment Practical energy saving advice • Keep conserves, wine, biscuits etc. in the upper part. • Keep dairy products, ready meals, pastries, fruit juices, beer etc. in the central part. • Keep meats, cold cuts etc. in the lower part. • Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables, root vegetables etc. in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces • Do not use steam jets for cleaning the appliance. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on steel parts or parts with metallic finishes on the surface (e.g. anodizing, nickel- or chromium-plating). • Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents on glass parts (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic sponges). • Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.3 Defrosting No-Frost models perform this procedure automatically. Occasional presence of frost inside the freezer compartment is normal. Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment does not require defrosting, as any ice which forms on the refrigeration plate will melt when the compressor is idle. If ice thicker than 3-5 mm should form on the inside walls of the refrigerator compartment, turn off the appliance and defrost it manually.
4.4 Replacing the lamp 4.5 What to do if... 1. Remove the bulb cover using a tool (e.g. a screwdriver). The appliance does not work: • Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and that the main switch is turned on. The compressor starts to function too often or functions continuously: • The room temperature is too high. • The door is being opened too often or for too long. • The door is not closing/sealing properly. • The freezer is loaded with too many fresh foods.
Cleaning and maintenance The refrigerator compartment is not sufficiently cold: • The thermostat is set at too high a temperature. • The door is being opened too often or for too long. • The door is not closing/sealing properly. • The room temperature is too high. The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too cold and the foodstuffs are freezing. • The thermostat is set at too low a temperature. • Foodstuffs not contained in suitable containers or bags. • Fruit and vegetables might be too wet.
Installation 5.1 Electrical connection Power voltage Danger of electrocution • The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Do not pull the cable to remove the plug. General information • Check the grid characteristics against the data indicated on the plate. The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned inside the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
Installation Choice of location Positioning Always install the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions. Place the appliance on a stable and level floor. If the floor is not perfectly level, use the two adjustable feet on the front part of the appliance.
