INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER OPERATION USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE 18
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • Your new appliance is designed exclusively for domestic use. To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1. After unpacking the appliance, make sure it is not damaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to the dealer within 24 hours of delivery of the appliance. 2.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source. • To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.
INSTALLATION • Install the appliance away from heat sources. Direct exposure to sunlight or installation near heat sources (radiators, cookers) will increase energy consumption and should therefore be avoided. • If this is not possible, the following minimum distances must be respected: - 30 cm from coal or oil stoves; - 3 cm from electric and/or gas cookers. • Clean the inside (refer to “Maintenance and cleaning”). • Insert or install the accessories/parts supplied.
USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT Switching the appliance on and temperature adjustment Switch the power to the appliance on. If you have purchased a model with antibacterial filter, the filter should be fitted in place now. (refer to “Maintenance and cleaning” of the appliance). The ideal temperatures for preserving foods are already factory set.
USING THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT (continuation) Automatic “Sensor” Function (also called “6th Sense” or “Dinamic Intelligence”) When this function is activated, the green light (16) is on. Once the correct temperature has been reached, the light will go off automatically. Switching the refrigerator off (Vacation) Press the button (5) for more than 3 seconds. The temperature shown on the display (7) goes off and the green light (6) comes on.
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The NO FROST freezer compartment has a star rating. It can be used to store frozen foods for the period of time indicated on the food packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by placing it on the upper rack or drawer, while the already frozen food should be stored in the other drawers, thus avoiding any contact with food that is still to be frozen. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a 24 hour period is given on the rating plate.
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (continuation) Freezer compartment alarms Freezer compartment temperature alarm When the appliance is working or during the freezing phase, the red warning light (10) may come on in conjunction with an acoustic signal, indicating that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum for food storage.
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (continuation) Note: The freezer can also be used without drawers, in order to obtain a larger space. Arrange food on the racks. After introducing the food make sure the freezer compartment door closes properly. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube tray up to 2/3 with water and place in the freezer compartment. • Do not use sharp or pointed objects to detach the tray if it is stuck to the bottom of the freezer grill or drawers.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation, switch the product off by pressing button (1) on the control panel for 3 seconds, then unplug the appliance or disconnect it from the power supply. Cleaning the freezer compartment Defrosting of the freezer compartment is completely automatic. If you wish to clean the compartment, switch the appliance off as previously indicated and proceed as follows: 1.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING To clean the refrigerator compartment: 1. Press the button (1) on the control panel for 3 seconds and disconnect the appliance from the power supply. 2. Empty the refrigerator compartment. 3. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge soaked in a solution of lukewarm water and/or mild detergent. Do not use abrasive substances. 4. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. 5. Press the button (1) again for 3 seconds to restore the refrigerator compartment operation. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before contacting the Customer Care Centre... Operation problems are often due to minor causes that can be found and fixed without using any tools. Noises from appliances are normal since the fans and compressors for controlling its operation switch on and off automatically. Some operation noises can be reduced by: • Levelling the appliance and installing it on a flat surface • Separating and preventing contact of the appliance with the cabinets.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continuation) 1. The appliance does not work and the displays are off. • Is there a power failure? • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? • Is the double-pole switch on? • Are the electric circuit safety devices installed in the house fully functional? • Is the power cable damaged? 2. The temperature inside the compartments is not cold enough.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting the Customer Care Centre: Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been eliminated. If it has not, switch off the appliance and repeat the operation after one hour.