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 Description of parts Available accessories NO-FROST technology 3 Use 28 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 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.
Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 General safety instructions Risk of personal injury • Never touch the heating elements during use. • Keep children under the age of eight at a safe distance unless they are constantly supervised and make sure that they do not play with the appliance. • Never try to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and smother the flames with a fire blanket.
• Do not use the appliance to cool rooms for any reason. • Always disconnect the appliance from the mains in the event of a breakdown, maintenance, when replacing the light bulb or during cleaning. • Do not keep liquids in tins or glass containers in the freezer. • Do not use sharp metal objects to remove excess ice build-up in the freezer compartment. • To prevent instability of the appliance, install and secure it correctly as indicated in the instructions provided in this manual.
Instructions • In the event of damage to the cooling circuit, avoid the use of naked flames and ventilate the area properly. • Do not use the appliance or parts of it in ways other than those specified in this manual. 1.
Instructions Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation • Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. • Do not let children play with the 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 2 Description 2.
2.2 Description of parts Interior lighting Freezer compartment The interior of the appliance is lit when the door is opened and turned off when it is closed. For storing frozen foods, freezing fresh foods and producing ice cubes. Refrigerator compartment Refrigerator thermostat For storing fresh foods. For adjusting temperature inside the refrigerator compartment.
Description 2.3 Available accessories Some models are not provided with all accessories. Door balconies and shelves For storing foodstuffs in small containers. The shelf in the lower part of the door is useful for storing bottles. Shelves For optimising fridge space and placing foodstuffs inside the refrigerator compartment. Ice tray Fruit and vegetable drawers For producing ice cubes; to be placed in the freezer compartment. For storing fruit and vegetables, maintaining a constant humidity level.
Description EN Egg holder For conserving eggs inside the refrigerator compartment. The accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation. Supplied and optional accessories can be requested to Authorised Service Centres. Use only original accessories supplied by the manufacturer. The inner ventilation system used by the NO-FROST technology cools food more rapidly and keeps refrigeration homogeneous inside the appliance. 2.
Use 3 Use 3.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage 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 • Position 5 generates the appliance maximum cooling power. Super-cold compartment adjustment EN Increasing from position 1 to 5 temperature decreases in the refrigerator compartment. Freezer thermostat adjustment Temperature in the super-cold compartment can be adjusted using the two sliding tabs on the back side of the appliance. Temperature in the freezer compartment can be regulated by rotating the dedicated thermostat knob, from position 1 to position 5.
Use 3.4 Using the accessories Shelves 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. To remove them completely, extract them horizontally and lift. Do not place excessively heavy bottles in the balcony and do not drop them. Perishable foods should be placed on the rear part of the shelves where the temperature is lower.
Use Humidity regulator Ice tray EN Fill with drinkable water only. Fill the ice tray with water, which can be cold or at room temperature. Place it horizontally in the freezer. Can be used to adjust the humidity level in the fruit and vegetable drawer. Slide the regulator horizontally to open or close the passage of air through the slots. Storing vegetables with high content of water can generate condensation on the glass shelf.
Use 3.5 Using the refrigerator compartment 3.6 Using the freezer compartment Arranging food Arrange food on the various shelves, making sure that they wrapped and covered hermetically.
Use Foodstuff Time Fruit, beef max 10-12 months vegetables, veal, poultry max 8-10 months Game max 6-8 months Pork max 4-6 months Mince max 4 months Bread, desserts, cooked foods, oily fish max 3 months Offal max 2 months Sausages, lean fish max 1 month Defrosted foods Food must be consumed as soon as possible once defrosted. Freezing foods preserves them, but it does not destroy any micro-organisms, which are activated after thawing, damaging the foods.
Use 3.8 Heated front surface 3.10 Food storage advice There is a front surface heating system inside the cabinet to limit the formation of condensation around the door seal. Practical energy saving advice 3.9 Turning the appliance off Whenever the appliance is to remain unused for long periods, it should be switched off. 1. Unplug the appliance from the wall socket. 2. Empty the compartments. 3. Let the appliance defrost independently and remove the residual accumulated moisture with a soft cloth.
Refrigerator compartment door • Keep eggs, butter, cheese etc. in the upper and central parts. • Keep drinks, bottles, cans etc. in the lower part. Refrigerator compartment • 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, onions, etc. in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces • Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on parts made of steel or that have metallic surface finishes (e.g. anodizing, nickelor chromium-plating). • Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. scouring powders, stain removers and metallic sponges) on glass parts.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.4 Replacing the lamp • Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the mains before replacing the bulb. To improve energy savings and efficiency of the appliance, periodically clean the condenser, located in the rear area, using a broom, a vacuum cleaner or a cloth. Freezer lamp replacement The freezer lamp is below the freezer thermostat; to replace: 4.3 Defrosting Occasional presence of frost inside the freezer compartment is normal.
Cleaning and maintenance Refrigerator lamp replacement 4.5 What to do if... The refrigerator lamp is below the refrigerator thermostat; to replace: 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 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. • Food not contained in suitable containers or bags. • Fruit and vegetables might be too wet.
Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection Power voltage Danger of electrocution • The appliance must be connected to ground in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Do not pull the cable to remove the plug. • Do not perform the electrical connection with wet hands. General information • Check the mains characteristics against the data indicated on the plate.
Installation Class EN • Ensure that the appliance is located with sufficient space for the door to open and for the internal drawers and shelves to be removed, if necessary. Room temperature SN (Subnormal) + 10°C to + 32°C N (Normal) + 16°C to + 32°C ST (Subtropical) + 18°C to + 38°C T (Tropical) + 18°C to + 43°C Spacers To ensure proper cooling of the condenser, the appliance must not be placed too close to the wall.
Installation Level the appliance horizontally adjusting its feet. In order for the freezer to be installed correctly, the door must be able to close properly. Ensure that the door seals close hermetically, especially at the corners. Pressure on the seal Risk of damage to the appliance • Do not press, do not tear or detach the seal from the door. Lean the appliance slightly towards the rear part to facilitate proper door closure.