Instructions for Installation and Use Fridge / Freezer Model FFA40X
Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: Indesit Company UK Ltd.
Operating Instructions REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION Contents GB English Installation, 4-5 Positioning and connection Description of the appliance, 6-7 Control panel Overall view Accessories, 8 Refrigerator compartment Freezer compartment Start-up and use, 9 Starting the appliance Chiller system Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential FFA40X Maintenance and care, 10 Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours R
Installation GB ! Before operating your new appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, installation and care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Positioning and connection Positioning 1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free room. 2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills.
Disposing of the plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug. Remove the fuse. GB WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else. Fitting a new plug IMPORTANT: WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...
Description of the appliance GB Control panel REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob SUPER COOL Button SUPER COOL Indicator light • Button SUPER COOL (quick cool) to lower the temperature of the refrigerator compartment rapidly. When it is pressed, the SUPER COOL indicator light illuminates (see Start-up and use). • REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator compartment: from 1 (warmer) to 5 (colder). is the optimal temperature for energy saving levels.
Description of the appliance Overall view GB Removable shelf with lid and EGG TRAY LAMP (see Maintenance) BUTTER dish SHELVES CAN RACK shelves MULTI-USE bin* Removable multipurpose SHELVES FRESH BOX* Compartment BOTTLE FASTENER FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin BOTTLE shelf FREEZER and STORAGE compartment MAX WATER LEVEL MAX WATER LEVEL ICE TRAYS STORAGE compartments Levelling FEET Varies by number and/or position. * Available only on certain models.
Accessories GB Refrigerator compartment 1 2 SHELVES: thanks to the special rails the shelves are removable and the height is adjustable (see diagram), allowing easy storage of large containers and food. Height can be adjusted without complete removal of the shelf. CAN RACK shelf: to store cans horizontally (see diagram). You may also store yoghurt, butter or general containers.
Start-up and use Starting the appliance ! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation instructions (see Installation). ! Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate. ! The appliance comes with a motor protection control system which makes the compressor start approximately 8 minutes after being switched on. The compressor also starts each time the power supply is cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout). 1.
Maintenance and care GB Switching the appliance off set the REFRIGERATOR (see OPERATION knob on diagram). A double acoustic signal informs you when it has been enabled. A single acoustic signal informs you when it has been disabled. During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: 1. set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on 2. pull the plug out of the socket ! If this procedure is not followed, the alarm may sound.
Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. This appliance complies with the following Community Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments; -89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; - 2002/96/CE.
Troubleshooting GB Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions: The green POWER indicator light does not illuminate. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house. The motor does not start. • The appliance comes with a motor protection control (see Start-up and use). The indicator lights are on but the light is dim. • Pull out and reverse the plug before putting it back in the socket. a) The alarm sounds.
Assistance Before calling for Assistance: • Check if the malfunction can be solved on your own (see Troubleshooting). • If the appliance is still not working and the problem persists despite having carried out all the checks, call your nearest Service Centre. model serial number Communicating: • type of malfunction • appliance model (Mod.) • serial number (S/N) This information can be found on the data plate located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment. Mod.
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