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3Gb33008.fm Page 41 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use. Use the low temperature compartment, if fitted, for making ice cubes, storing frozen and deep-frozen foods and freezing fresh and cooked foods (only in the compartment marked ); defrosting is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.
Gb33008.fm Page 42 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh foods and the low temperature compartment only for making ice cubes, storing frozen foods and freezing fresh foods (only in the compartment marked ). Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the low temperature compartment - risk of bursting.
3Gb33008.fm Page 43 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Switching on the appliance Starting up the appliance The appliance features internal controls. Plug in the appliance. When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on each time the door is opened.
3Gb33008.fm Page 44 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT The low temperature compartment is , or . Compartments marked can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. If the low temperature compartment is marked , it can also be used to freeze fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
3Gb33008.fm Page 45 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress.
3Gb33008.fm Page 46 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Periodically clean air vents and the condenser at the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. Clean the outside using a soft cloth. Prolonged disuse 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 46 Empty the refrigerator. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Defrost and clean the interior. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation. Clean the appliance.
3Gb33008.fm Page 47 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. Is there a power failure? Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? Is the double-pole switch on? Has the fuse blown? Is the power cord in perfect condition? Is the thermostat set to ● (Stop)? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.
3Gb33008.fm Page 48 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM INSTALLATION Install the appliance away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: 30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; 3 cm from electric and/or gas stoves.
3Gb33008.fm Page 49 Monday, January 27, 2003 3:17 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
