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33111Gb.fm5 Page 60 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Your new appliance is exclusively for domestic use. The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and storing frozen food; defrost is operated manually. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages. To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly.
3111Gb.fm5 Page 61 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM HINTS FOR SAVING ENERGY • • • • Use the thermostat to set the correct temperature in accordance with the indications on the enclosed product chart. Installation in an area exposed to direct sunlight or in proximity to heat sources will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. For built-in appliances, ensure air vents are not obstructed (see section “Maintenance and Cleaning”).
33111Gb.fm5 Page 62 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Switching on the appliance Plug in the appliance. The thermostat knob in the refrigerator compartment is used to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment; no temperature adjustment is required for the freezer compartment. Note: Storing vegetables with high water content can cause condensation to form on the glass shelf of the crisper: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance.
33111Gb.fm5 Page 63 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a star freezer compartment. Food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks; place frozen food in the lower basket so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen. The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate.
33111Gb.fm5 Page 64 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM HOW TO DEFROST THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 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. • The defrost water is routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates. • Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance.
33111Gb.fm5 Page 65 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. • Clean the appliance with a sponge soaked in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Do not use abrasive products. • Rinse the interior and dry with a soft cloth. • Clean the outside with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stainremovers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar. .
33111Gb.fm5 Page 66 Tuesday, June 29, 1999 3:47 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “Trouble-shooting guide”. 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
