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3gb33010.fm Page 4 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 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.
gb33010.fm Page 5 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Switching on the appliance Starting up the appliance Depending on the model, the appliance is equipped with external controls or internal controls. Plug in the appliance. For appliances featuring external controls: • The light below the control panel switches on each time the door is opened. • The green LED lights up, indicating the appliance is operating.
3gb33010.fm Page 6 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE LOW TEMPERATURE COMPARTMENT The low temperature compartment is , or . Compartments marked or 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.
3gb33010.fm Page 7 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 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.
3gb33010.fm Page 8 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 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. • • • 8 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.
3gb33010.fm Page 9 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 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 z (Stop)? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.
3gb33010.fm Page 10 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 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.
3gb33010.fm Page 11 Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:37 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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.
