Instruction for Use

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ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

Packing

Do not throw the packing into the garbage: first sort out the

different materials (i.e.: steel, cardboard, polystyrene)

following local regulations.

Conformity declaration

This appliance incorporates parts intended to come into contact

with foodstuffs in compliance with EEC directive 89/109/CEE.

Information

This appliance is free of CFC’s (refrigerant circuit contains R134a)

or free of HFC’s (refrigerant circuit contains R600a - Isobutane).

For more details, please refer to the rating plate on the appliance.

For appliances with Isobutane (R600a)

The refrigerant Isobutane is a natural gas of high environmental

compatibility but which is inflammable. Therefore, it is essential to

ensure that the ducts of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged.

KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

The appliance you have just bought, marked by the

symbol, allows the freezing - in of fresh and cooked food, the

production of ice cubes and the storage of frozen food. Please

read these instructions carefully, as they include a description

of your appliance and the useful hints to enable you to achieve

the best performances required to freeze fresh food and to

store already frozen food.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (Fig. 1)

Control panel

1) Operation control lamp (green light)

2) Temperature control lamp (red alarm light) with acoustic signal

3) Fast freeze control lamp (yellow light)

4) Fast freeze switch

5) Temperature control knob (thermostat)

6) Open door alarm switch

B)Baskets (freezing - in and storage baskets)

C)Storage basket only.

Some models are supplied with containers filled with cooling

liquid (eutectics): remove them from the back of the basket

INSTALLATION

(Fig. 2)

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Transit damages must be

reported to your dealer within 24 hours of receipt of the appliance.

The appliance should not be installed close to heat sources such as

cookers, central heating, boilers, sunlight, etc. It must however be

located in a well ventilated dry space. If the following type of

installation cannot be avoided, respect these side distances:

a) between appliance and oil or coal stoves: 30 cm minimum.

b) between appliance and gas or electric cooker: 3 cm minimum.

The appliance must stand on a stable and level surface: install

it following the instructions given on the rear of the template,

delivered with the appliance. Leave the appliance to stand for

two hours before connecting it to the electricity supply. We

suggest that during this time the interior is cleaned with a

sponge dampened in a solution of water and vinegar, after

which the baskets can be fitted into the appliance

(Fig.3)

Attention:

Accessibility to the plug has to be guaranteed even

after installation of the appliance to disconnect it, if required.

Alternatively, connect the appliance to the mains by means of

a twopole switching device with contact separation of 3 mm

situated in an accessible position.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND OPERATION

Please check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate

situated inside the compartment corresponds to the voltage in

your home

(Fig. 4-5)

The earthing of this appliance is

compulsory by law. The manufacturer will accept no

liability for injury to persons or damage to objects

arising from the non observance of this requirement.

For Great Britain only:

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Fuse replacement

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13

amp 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.

IMPORTANT:

The fuse cover must be refitted when

changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be

used until a correct replacement is fitted.

Correct replacements are identified by the colour insert or the

colour embossed in words on the base of the plug.

Replacement fuse covers are available from your local

electrical store.

CONNECTION TO A REWIREABLE PLUG

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it

should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible

shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket

elsewhere. A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to

the cable. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

BLUE “NEUTRAL” (“N”)

BROWN “LIVE” (“L”)

GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (“E”)

1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the

terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or

by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and

yellow.

2. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.

3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.

For the Republic of Ireland only

The information given in respect of Great Britain will

frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also

used, the 2-pin, side earth type. In this case, the wire which is

coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the

EARTH contact, and the other two wires to the two pins,

irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted

with a 16 amp fuse.

When the appliance is plugged in, if the thermostat knob is not

set to symbol

●

, the green and the red lamps (1) and (2)

(Fig.1)

light up and the temperature acoustic alarm sounds.

The green control light always remains alight and indicates the

operation of the appliance. The red control light remains alight

until the set operation temperature has been attained. It lights

up again when the temperature inside the freezer rises due to

frequent or prolonged door opening, and when the appliance

has been loaded with fresh food to be frozen. In this case,

switch on the fast freeze facility until the red control light goes

off. The acoustic signal indicates that the red control light is

alight. It stops when the red control light goes off or when the

fast freeze facility is switched on (yellow control light on).

ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE

The thermostat

(Fig. 1)

controls the temperature inside the

appliance. Position

●

indicates that the operation of appliance

is interrupted. The ideal storage temperature of frozen food

for a long time is -18°C. In normal ambient conditions

(temperature between +20°C and +25°C), we suggest you

adjust the thermostat control knob to a middle position. To

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501960833044GB.fm Page 6 Monday, January 24, 2005 3:56 PM GB ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS For Great Britain only: Packing Do not throw the packing into the garbage: first sort out the different materials (i.e.: steel, cardboard, polystyrene) following local regulations. Conformity declaration This appliance incorporates parts intended to come into contact with foodstuffs in compliance with EEC directive 89/109/CEE.
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501960833044GB.fm Page 7 Monday, January 24, 2005 3:56 PM obtain colder or warmer temperatures than -18°C, turn the thermostat control knob to the highest or lowest setting respectively. We remind you that internal temperatures are affected by the location of the appliance, the temperature of the surrounding air, the frequency of the door opening. The setting of the thermostat may have to be varied to allow for these factors.