3gb33005.
3gb33005.fm Page 75 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM FREEZER COMPARTMENT 1. Fast freezing compartment 2. Ice cube trays 3. Shelf 4. Freezer door trays (if fitted) 5. Freezer control panel REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 6. Extra-Cold Compartment 7. Refrigerator thermostat knob 8. Refrigerator inside light 9. Adjustable glass shelves 10. Crisper drawer 11. Air circulation system with anti-odour filter 12. Egg tray 13. Door trays 14. Bottle rack 15. Can holder (if provided) 16.
gb33005.fm Page 76 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, nofrost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. The great advantage of this appliance is that the refrigerator and freezer compartments are ventilated, therefore there is no ice or frost formation on the walls, thanks to the process described below. The cold is produced by an evaporator and distributed to the single compartments by means of a fan.
3gb33005.fm Page 77 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. • Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. • Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
3gb33005.fm Page 78 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM How to use the refrigerator compartment To maintain the vitamins, aroma, substance and freshness of the food to be stored, it is advisable to wrap food in aluminium foil, cling film or place it in special freezer containers with lids. This will prevent odours from mixing. Your refrigerator has an anti-odour system; the anti-odour filter is located in the cool air duct.
3gb33005.fm Page 79 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes and storing frozen food. Freezer control panel • To adjust the temperature in the Freezer compartment, select the desired freezing level using the button on the control panel. 1 1. 2. 3. 4.
3gb33005.fm Page 80 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM Important: • After switching on, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable temperature for frozen food storage. How to freeze fresh food You can use the freezer compartment to freeze food. The amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours, at an ambient temperature of + 25°C, is indicated on the data plate. How to proceed: 1. 24 hours before freezing fresh food, press the fast freeze button. 2.
3gb33005.fm Page 81 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM HABITUAL NOISES Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating. Breaking ice: Ice may break when moved. The noise is the same as that made by ice cubes when exposed to ambient temperature. Compressor noise: Normal motor noise. This noise means the compressor is operating normally. It is normal to hear the noise of the expansion gas in the refrigeration system. This noise is similar to a balloon being inflated. Normal noise of flowing water.
3gb33005.fm Page 82 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM 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? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.
3gb33005.fm Page 83 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM INSTALLATION • Install the appliance away from heat sources. • Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. • Ensure that the appliance is level. Adjust the front feet if necessary. • Leave at least 5 cm clearance above the appliance. • The sides of some models are extended at the rear so the appliance can be placed directly against the rear wall.
3gb33005.fm Page 84 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:13 AM 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.
