63602044GB.fm Page 27 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ....................................PAGE 28 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT .........................PAGE 28 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................PAGE 29 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................PAGE 30 DISPLAY PANEL .....................................................................PAGE 31 REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT .
63602044GB.fm Page 28 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly.
63602044GB.fm Page 29 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.
63602044GB.fm Page 30 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 11 6 12 13 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fast freezing compartment Ice cube tray Ice compartment Freezer shelf Fresh control compartment Refrigerator thermostat Crisper drawer 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Freezer shelf Egg tray Top shelf Spice rack (*) Bottle rack Bottle holder (*) Optional Note: The number of shelves and shape of accessories may vary, depending on the model.
63602044GB.fm Page 31 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 8 9 4 10 5 6 7 11 12 13 1. MENU BUTTON Press this button to choose the Economy, Holiday, Turbo, Super Freezing and Super Cooling modes 2. ECONOMY MODE When the economy mode is selected this symbol will light 3. SUPER FREEZING MODE When the super freezing mode is selected this symbol will light 4. TURBO MODE When the super freezing and super cooling modes are selected at the same time, this symbol will light 5.
3602044GB.fm Page 32 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE When the appliance is connected to the mains power supply, if compartment are not cold enough, “LF” will appear on the freezer temperature display and “LC” on the refrigerator temperature display. Freezer and refrigerator temperature setting is off.
63602044GB.fm Page 33 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE BUTTON • At first, the temperature display shows -16°C. • Press button “ ” once. • The first time the button is pressed, the freezer bars will start blinking; if button “ ” is pressed again within 2 seconds, the temperature display will show -18°C.
63602044GB.fm Page 34 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM SUPER FREEZING MODE • This function must be activated before freezing fresh food. How to use; • Press the menu button until the super freezing symbol lights up • If the user does not press any button for 2 sec.
63602044GB.fm Page 35 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM TURBO MODE Turbo mode is not a mode that is selected individually. • The Turbo symbol will light when both the super cooling and super freezing modes are selected. How to use: • Press the menu button until the Super Freezing symbol lights up. • If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the mode will be set. The corresponding symbol will blink 5 times and the acoustic signal will sound.
63602044GB.fm Page 36 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM ECONOMY MODE How to use: • Press the menu button until the Economy symbol lights up. • If the user does not press any button for 2 sec., the Economy mode will be set. The corresponding symbol will blink 5 times and the acoustic alarm will sound. • During this mode, the Economy symbol will be alight, the freezer/ refrigerator temperature displays will show “E” and the bars will be off. • The other modes will not work when the Economy mode is activated.
63602044GB.fm Page 37 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is equipped with a No Frost system that does not require manual defrosting. The appliance is also provided with a ventilated system, thanks to which the internal temperature is to all intents and purposes uniform. Food can be arranged on any shelf inside the appliance. However, take care not to obstruct the air vents in order to allow air to circulate freely.
63602044GB.fm Page 38 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM FRESH CONTROL COMPARTMENT This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartment to keep daily foods fresh longer. It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat. If necessary, remove the fresh control compartment for cleaning. DRAWER (depending on the model) The drawer has four containers which can be used to store small food items.
63602044GB.fm Page 39 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM MOISTURE CONTROL (depending on the model) The fruit and vegetables drawer is provided with a moisture control that allows you to control the necessary amount of air that goes into the drawer. • We recommend to keep the control closed to preserve leafy vegetables and open to preserve fruit. CRISPER DRAWER Foods such as fruit and vegetables dehydrate when stored in direct contact with cold and dry air.
63602044GB.fm Page 40 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM TO REPLACE THE CRISPER DRAWER LID First step: replacing the crisper drawer lid • Insert the back of the lid into the runners. • Push the lid back into place. Second step: replacing the crisper drawer divider • Refit the divider in the specific slots located on the bottom of the compartment and crisper drawer wall as shown in the figure. Third step: replacing the crisper drawers • Replace the drawer on the wheels. • Push it back into place.
63602044GB.fm Page 41 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM ICE CUBES • Take out the ice cube tray. • Fill it with water to the indicated level. • Replace the ice cube tray in its original position. • When the ice cubes are ready, turn the knob to drop them into the ice bin. Do not fill the ice bin with water. FAST FREEZING COMPARTMENT • The fast freezing compartment enables you to freeze home-made and fresh foods more quickly. • To open the compartment, lift the front lid and slide it backwards.
63602044GB.fm Page 42 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic wrappings.
63602044GB.fm Page 43 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C).
63602044GB.fm Page 44 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.
63602044GB.fm Page 45 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM DOOR REVERSIBILITY 1. Unscrew the two screws which are fixing the middle hinge. Also remove the two big caps on the left. (FIG-1) Remove the two big caps Figure-1 2. Dismantle the refrigerator and freezer door from cabinet by pulling towards to you together with the middle hinge. (FIG-2) Figure-2 3. Remove the kick plate by pulling forward. Unscrew the bottom hinge fixing screws and remove it.
63602044GB.fm Page 46 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM 6. Assemble the top hinge and hinge cover on the left side. (FIG-6) 7. Replace the top bushing and top bushing cap. (FIG-7) (You can use the bushing cap that is put in the user manual bag) Remove the bottom bushing and bottom stopper and assemble it to the left side. (FIG-7) 7.1Remove the door handle caps. Unscrew the screws that are fixing the door handle. Assemble door handle to the right side by doing the reverse operation.
63602044GB.fm Page 47 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM VACATION Short vacation There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. Long vacation Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry.
63602044GB.fm Page 48 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating Before contacting After-sales Service.... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
63602044GB.fm Page 49 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 PM Remember Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls. If, after performing the above checks, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem, specifying the model and appliance service number (stated on the data plate).
63602044GB.fm Page 50 Monday, January 28, 2008 12:40 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.