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63602000GB.fm Page 16 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly.
63602000GB.fm Page 17 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 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. • After installation, make sure that the appliance is not standing on the power supply cable. • Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst.
63602000GB.fm Page 18 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C. Switching on the refrigerator for the first time Insert the plug into the mains socket. The thermostat is used to adjust the temperature of both compartments: refrigerator and freezer.
63602000GB.fm Page 19 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The freezer is a star compartment. This compartment can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the rack; place frozen food in the lower part of the compartment so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen.
3602000GB.fm Page 20 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE FREEZER Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year, or when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of about 3 mm. If possible, defrost the freezer when it is nearly empty. 1. Remove the food from the freezer, wrap in newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. 3. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. 4.
63602000GB.fm Page 21 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM 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. Empty the refrigerator. 2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 3. Defrost and clean the interior. 4. In the event of prolonged disuse, leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation. 5. Clean the appliance.
63602000GB.fm Page 22 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When you hear these noises ..your appliance is alive!!! 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 damaged? Is the thermostat set to 0 (Stop)? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.
63602000GB.fm Page 23 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the “Troubleshooting guide”. 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem persists. If it does, switch off and wait for about an hour before switching on. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
63602000GB.fm Page 24 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM Door reversibility 1. Unscrew the 2 fixing screws securing the central hinge and remove the 2 covers (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 2. Lift the doors off together with the central hinge by pulling them towards you (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 3. Lay the appliance on its left side, unscrew the fixing screws securing the 2 feet and remove them (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 4. Unscrew the pin from the bottom hinge and screw it on the other hinge (Fig. 4).
63602000GB.fm Page 25 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM 7. Unscrew the fixing screws securing the right and left hinges, remove them and refit them on opposite sides (Fig. 7). Refit the top panel, following the same steps as at points 6 and 5. Fig. 7 8. Position the bushings and top covers from the right hand side on the left (Fig. 8 and 9). Remove the bottom right bushing and fit it on the left (Fig. 8 and 9). Fig. 8 Fig. 9 9. Refit the central hinge by rotating it 180°.
63602000GB.fm Page 26 Monday, May 9, 2005 11:06 AM 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.
