Refrigerator - Freezer Frigo - Congelatore FC400BP FC400XP
Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service. Therefore, read this entire user manual carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. The user manual will help you use the product in a fast and safe way.
CONTENTS 1 Your refrigerator 3 4 4 Preparation 4 2 Important Safety Warnings 5 5 Intended use......................................... 4 General safety....................................... 4 For products with a water dispenser...... 6 Child safety............................................ 6 Compliance with the WEEE Regulation and Disposing of the Waste Product….. 6 Package information.............................. 7 HCA warning..........................................
1 Your refrigerator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Thermostat knob Interior light Fresh Food fan Wine bottles support Adjustable Cabinet shelves Zero degree compartment Controlled vegetable bin cover Controlled vegetable bin Ice tray support & ice tray 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
2 Important Safety Warnings Please review the following information. Failure to observe this information may cause injuries or material damage. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid. The service life of your product is 10 years. During this period, original spare parts will be available to operate the product properly. For products with a freezer compartment; Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.
In case of any failure or during a maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance. Do not pull by the cable when pulling off the plug. Place the beverage with higher proofs tightly closed and vertically. Never store spray cans containing flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.
Do not spray substances containing inflammable gases such as propane gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire and explosion risk. For products with a water dispenser; Never place containers filled with water on top of the refrigerator; in the event of spillages, this may cause electric shock or fire. Child safety Do not overload the refrigerator with food. If overloaded, the food items may fall down and hurt you and damage refrigerator when you open the door.
Package information Things to be done for energy Saving Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities. Do not forget... Any recycled substance is an indispensable matter for nature and our national asset wealth.
3 Installation In case the information which are given in the user manual are not taken into account, manufacturer will not assume any liability for this. Points to be paid attention to when the relocation of the refrigerator 1. Your refrigerator should be unplugged.Before transportation of your refrigerator, it should be emptied and cleaned. 2. Before it is re-packaged, shelves, accessories, crisper, etc. inside your refrigerator should be fixed with adhesive tape and secured against impacts.
Electrical connection Disposing of your old Refrigerator Connect your product to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity. Important: Dispose of your old refrigerator without giving any harm to the environment. You may consult your authorized dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator. The connection must be in compliance with national regulations.
Changing the illumination Lamp Adjusting the legs If your refrigerator is unbalanced; You can balance your refrigerator by turning its front legs as illustrated in the figure. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this process. To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your refrigerator, call your Authorized Service.
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4 Preparation Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, central heater and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight. The ambient temperature of the room where you install your refrigerator should at least be 10°C. Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditions is not recommended with regard to its efficiency.
5 Using your refrigerator Thermostat knob Using interior compartments The thermostat knob is located on the top trim of the refrigerator. Body shelves: Distance between the shelves can be adjusted when necessary. Crisper: Vegetables and fruits can be stored in this compartment for long periods without decaying. Bottle shelf: Bottles, jars and tins can be placed in these shelves. Important: When you adjust the set temperature, there may be a short delay before the compressor starts to operate.
Moisture controlled vegetable bin *optional With moisture control feature, moisture rates of vegetables and fruits are kept under control and ensures a longer freshness period for foods. It is recommended to store leafed vegetables such as lettuce and spinach and similar vegetables prone to moisture loss not on their roots but in horizontal position into the vegetable bin as much as possible.
Compartment for keeping perishable food (low temperature /-20C - +30C). This compartment was designed to store frozen food, which can be defrosted slowly (meat, fish, chicken,etc) as needed. Low temperature compartment is the coldest place in refrigerator where dairy products (cheese,butter), meat fish or chicken can be kept in ideal conditions storage. Vegetables and/or fruits should not be placed in this compartment.
Freezing fresh food Hot food must cool down to the room temperature before putting them in the refrigerator. Please observe the following instructions to obtain the best results. 1. Do not freeze too large quantities of food at one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible. The foodstuff that you want to freeze must be fresh and in good quality. 2. Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.
Freezer Compartment Setting -18°C Fridge Compartment Setting 4°C -20, -22 or -24°C 4°C Quick Freeze 4°C -18°C or colder 2°C -18°C or colder Quick Fridge Explanations This is the normal recommended setting. These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30°C. Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time. If is recommended to be used to maintain the quality of meat and fish products.
Deep-freeze information Recommendations for the fresh food compartment Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when they are put in the freezer in order to keep them in good quality. The TSE norm requires (according to certain measurement conditions) the refrigerator to freeze at least 4.5 kg of foodstuff at 32°C ambient temperature to -18°C or lower within 24 hours for every 100-liters of freezer volume. It is possible to preserve the food for a long time only at -18°C or lower temperatures.
6 Maintenance and cleaning Never use gasoline, benzene or similar substances for cleaning purposes. Never use cleaning agents or water that contain chlorine to clean the outer surfaces and chromium coated parts of the product. Chlorine causes corrosion on such metal surfaces. We recommend that you unplug the ppliance before cleaning. Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
7 Troubleshooting Please review this list before calling the service. It will save your time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not arising from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not exist in your product. The refrigerator does not operate. • The plug is not inserted into the socket correctly. >>>Insert the plug into the socket securely. • The fuse of the socket which your refrigerator is connected to or the main fuse have blown out.
The refrigerator is running frequently or for a long time. • New product may be wider than the previous one. Larger refrigerators operate for a longer period of time. • The room temperature may be high. >>>It is normal that the product operates for longer periods in hot ambient. • The refrigerator might be plugged in recently or might be loaded with food. >>>When the refrigerator is plugged in or loaded with food recently, it will take longer for it to attain the set temperature. This is normal.
Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high. • The fridge temperature is adjusted to a very high value. >>>Fridge compartment temperature setting has an effect on the temperature of the freezer. Change the temperatures of the fridge or freezer and wait until the relevant compartments attain a sufficient temperature. • Doors are opened frequently or left ajar for a long time. >>>Do not open the doors frequently. • Door is ajar. >>>Close the door completely.
Bad odour inside the refrigerator. • No regular cleaning is performed. >>>Clean the inside of the refrigerator regularly with a sponge, lukewarm water or carbonate dissolved in water. • Some containers or package materials may cause the smell. >>>Use a different container or different brand packaging material. • Food is put into the refrigerator in uncovered containers. >>>Keep the food in closed containers. Microorganisms spreading out from uncovered containers can cause unpleasant odours.
