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33051-gb.fm5 Page 13 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Your new appliance is a combined fridge freezer exclusively for domestic use. The freezer compartment can be used to deep freeze fresh and cooked food, make ice cubes, and for the storage of frozen and deep-frozen food; defrosting the freezer is a manual procedure. The refrigerator compartment, which has an automatic defrost feature, is used for the storage of fresh food and beverages.
3051-gb.fm5 Page 14 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM 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 close the air vents. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment - danger of bursting.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 15 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO USE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a 4 star freezer compartment. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is performed automatically. The refrigerator can operate in room temperatures between +10° C and +38° C. Optimal performance of the appliance depends on the climatic class, which is indicated on the rating plate. Switching on the appliance Plug in the appliance.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 16 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a 4 star freezer compartment in which food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks; place frozen food in the lower basket so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 17 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Note: The temperature in the freezer compartment is maintained at the ideal level for the storage of frozen food also during power failures of limited duration, although it is advisable to avoid opening the freezer compartment door during such periods. Important: The table alongside shows the recommended maximum storage time for frozen fresh foods.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 18 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the racks is excessive. It is perfectly normal for ice to form on the racks. The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on room air temperature and humidity and the frequency with which the door is opened.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 19 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Prolonged disuse 1. Empty the refrigerator and freezer compartments. 2. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 3. Defrost and clean the interior of both compartments. 4. Leave the doors open to prevent the formation of mould, odours and oxidation. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 20 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before calling 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 action, contact After-sales Service.
33051-gb.fm5 Page 21 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only The wires in the 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 4 or coloured green or green and yellow. 2.
