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3gb33036.fm Page 68 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 AM BEFORE USING THE FRIDGE-FREEZER Your new appliance is a combined fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. The freezer compartment can be used for freezing fresh and cooked food, making ice cubes, and storing frozen and deep-frozen food; defrosting is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.
gb33036.fm Page 69 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 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.
3gb33036.fm Page 70 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT To adjust the temperature, follow the instructions in the accompanying chart. To switch off the refrigerator compartment: Set the knob to Off or 0. How to use the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure.
3gb33036.fm Page 71 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 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: 24 before freezing fresh food, press the super - fast freezebutton. The yellow indicator light will light up.
3gb33036.fm Page 72 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Making ice cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 with water and fit it onto the runners above the top drawer. To speed up the ice making process, place the tray on the bottom of the top drawer (as shown in the figure). If the tray sticks to the bottom of the compartment, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to detach it.
3gb33036.fm Page 73 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any cleaning operations, unplug the appliance. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting. Periodically clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products. Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g.
3gb33036.fm Page 74 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 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? Are the thermostat knobs set to OFF? 2. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough.
3gb33036.fm Page 75 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 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.
3gb33036.fm Page 76 Monday, January 27, 2003 10:27 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.
