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40802001GB.fm Page 27 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A. Refrigerator compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Crisper drawers Crisper cover Shelves / Shelf area Thermostat control knob / light Indicator panel (if provided) Top shelf Door trays Bottle shelf Removable bottle retainer Rating plate (at side of crisper drawer) B. CB 18 M/1c/FAN Freezer compartment 11. Upper basket (for fast freezing of fresh food products) 12. Storage area for frozen or deep-frozen food 13.
40802001GB.fm Page 28 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM CB 18 M/1c/FAN Refrigerator compartment controls A. B. D. E. Thermostat on 1/MIN Thermostat on 3-5/MED Thermostat on 7/MAX Thermostat on z : : : : Thermostat knob Light switch Thermostat control reference Light bulb (max. 15 W) minimum refrigeration medium refrigeration maximum refrigeration no refrigeration, no light Recommended thermostat setting: 3-5/MED position.
0802001GB.fm Page 29 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM BEFORE USING THE REFRIGERATOR 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 deepfrozen 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.
40802001GB.fm Page 30 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM 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.
40802001GB.fm Page 31 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM 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.
40802001GB.fm Page 32 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM 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.
40802001GB.fm Page 33 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM 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.
40802001GB.fm Page 34 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The refrigerator compartment must be cleaned periodically. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is routed to a drain outlet and into a container on the compressor from which it evaporates.
40802001GB.fm Page 35 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. The appliance is not working. •Is there a power failure? •Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? •Is the mains power switch set to ON? •Has the fuse blown? •Is the power cord in perfect condition? •Is the thermostat knob on position l (Stop)? 2. Temperature is not low enough.
40802001GB.fm Page 36 Thursday, March 2, 2006 4:37 AM INSTALLATION Install the appliance away from heat sources. Installation in a hot environment, direct exposure to the sun or installation near heat sources (heaters, radiators, cookers) will increase power consumption and should therefore be avoided. If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: •30 cm from coal or paraffin stoves; •3 cm from electric or gas cookers.
