REFRIGERATOR-
FREEZER
REFRIGERATEUR-
CONGELATEUR
FRIGORÍFICO-
CONGELADOR
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MODE D’EMPLOI LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
2222 051-03
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CONTENTS
Warnings
................................page 3
Installation
................................page 4
Location ................................page 4
Rear spacers...............................page 4
Power connection .............................page 4
Cleaning the appliance’s interior ........................page 4
Door reversibility .............................page 5
Use of the refrigerator/freezer
.........................page 6
Operation - Temperature regulation.......................page 6
Freezing of fresh foods and storing of frozen foods..................page 6
Refrigeration of foods ...........................page 6
Defrosting ...............................page 7
Ice cube trays ..............................page 7
Maintenance
...............................page 8
Internal light ..............................page 8
Servicing and spare parts
...........................page 8
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be
retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should
you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner
can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and
the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must
read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
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This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
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Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
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There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
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Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.
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Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
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If the appliance has been transported
horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It
is advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
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The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage the
appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to
scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by
using the scraper provided. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be forced off the
liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when
defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions.
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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance.
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
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Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons
may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Service Centre, and always
insist on genuine spare parts.
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This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage
the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials; it must nevertheless be disposed of in a proper
manner, in accordance with regulations for protection of the
environment.
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INSTALLATION
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock on the
door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable
before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it
from becoming a death-trap for a child.
Location
Place the appliance as far away as possible from
sources of heat, e.g. radiators, heaters, direct
sunlight, etc..
The best results are achieved with a room
temperature ranging from +18
°
C to +43
°
C.
Make sure that there is nothing at the back, at the
top and at the bottom of the appliance to obstruct
air circulation.
For a more efficient operation of the appliance the
minimum distance between the top of the appliance
and other overhanging kitchen furniture, if any,
should be at least 100 mm (Fig. 1-A).
The best solution is shown in Fig. 1-B (without
overhanging kitchen furniture).
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly
level.
Fig. 1
Rear spacers
In the plastic envelope containing the Operation
Instructions are also included two wall spacers to be
fitted into the special openings provided on the back
of the appliance.
Push-fit the spacers into the openings, making sure
that arrow (A) is positioned as per Fig. 2 and then
turn the spacers through 45
°
until they lock in
(arrow in vertical position).
100 mm min.
A
B
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Fig. 2
Power connection
Before plugging in the appliance to the mains
socket, check that the voltage and frequency
indicated on the appliance’s rating plate are the
same as those provided by your home power supply.
A 6% fluctuation above or below rated voltage is
acceptable.
For operation at different voltages, a suitable
transformer should be used.
The appliance MUST be connected to an efficient earth or
ground tap.
The supply-lead plug in fact incorporates a special
earth or ground contact for this purpose. If by any
chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system
are not earthed, the appliance must be connected to
a separate earth or ground wire by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with existing safety
regulations.
The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if this
accident-prevention procedure is not followed.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
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73/23 EEC
of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
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89/336 EEC
of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Cleaning the appliance’s interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
all internal parts with lukewarm water and neutral
soap so as to remove the typical «new» smell and
then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these
will damage the finish.
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A
45°
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Door reversibility
(Fig. 3)
a)
remove the ventilation grid «2»; to do this, loose
the frontal screws and pull it downward sliding it
from the central stop runners;
b)
remove the lower hinge «1»;
c)
remove the pin «C» from the opening «A» and
refit it in the opening «B»;
d)
remove the door stop hinge «D» and refit it on the
opposite side;
e)
slide the lower door out of the centre hinge;
f)
remove the centre hinge «4» and the upper hinge
«3» and refit them on the opposite side;
g)
refit the lower door and hinge «1» on the opposite
side;
h)
refit the ventilation grid upside-down;
i)
remove the handles «5» and «6» and refit them on
the opposite side.
Fig. 3
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3
4
D
C
A
1
B
2
5
6
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USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Operation - Temperature regulation
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the
refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, to
be found on the upper right side of the inner liner,
clockwise, beyond the «
O
» position, to start the
appliance.
Temperature adjustment is obtained by turning the
thermostat knob to the required setting. A medium
setting is generally the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on a number of factors, such
as:
room temperature, how often the doors are opened,
the quantity of food stored in the refrigerator and
the location of the appliance.
Turn the knob to higher settings to obtain a lower
refrigeration temperature or to lower settings to
increase the refrigeration temperature.
Freezing of fresh foods and storing of frozen
foods
The four-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food and
for freezing fresh food.
Do not store products for longer than the time
specified by the food manufacturer.
Under normal circumstances, to freeze fresh foods
it is not necessary to change the setting of the
thermostat knob with respect to the normal running
position. However, for a quick freezing operation,
turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but
remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating
compartment temperature might drop below 0
°
C. If
this occurs reset the thermostat knob to a warmer
setting.
To help you get the best out of the freezing process,
here are a few hints:
Store the foods to be frozen on the grid in the
freezing compartment.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in
24 hours is shown also on the rating plate.
Split foods into small portions to speed up freezing
and to avoid having to thaw more food than you
require.
Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring
that the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is
well sealed.
It is advisable to keep tab of the freezing times by
indicating the date of freezing on each package.
On the inner freezer door you will find schematic
drawings of foods and animals indicating maximum
storage time (in months) possible from the time of
freezing.
The foods for freezing should not be placed in
contact with already frozen foods. This will avoid
the temperature of already frozen foods from rising.
Important
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
well burst.
Ice lollies should not be eaten straight out of the
freezer as they might cause cold burns.
Remember that, once thawed, frozen food
deteriorates rapidly.
If there is a power failure when food is in the
freezer, do not open the door of the freezing
compartment.
The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut
is of short duration (an increase in temperature of
the frozen food may shorten the period of their safe
storage), otherwise it is recommended that the food
should be used within a very short time.
Refrigeration of foods
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator
compartment, you should follow one or two very
simple rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a
strong smell or contain aromatic herbs).
Do not cover the shelves (grids) with paper or
plastic since this blocks circulation of air in the
compartment.
For a correct use of the compartment we suggest:
Raw meat:
wrap in polythene bags and place on top
of the salad crisper. Only store in this way for one or
two days at most.
Fruit & Vegetables:
these should be washed and
placed in the bottom salad crisper.
Butter & cheese:
these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles:
these should have a cap; store them in
the bottle rack on the door.
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The inside walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves (grids)
can be positioned as desired (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Defrosting
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every
time the motor compressor stops, during normal
use. The defrost water drains out through a trough
(Fig. 5) into a special container on the back of the
appliance where it evaporates.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch
off the power or to remove the foods from the
compartment.
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary
to carry out complete defrosting.
It is advisable to carry out this operation when the
appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting of the freezer
compartment proceed as follows:
remove the frozen foods and wrap them in several
sheets of newspaper and then keep them in a cool
place;
set the thermostat knob to «
O
» or unplug the
appliance from the mains socket;
leave the door open.
Fig. 5
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To collect the defrost water place a basin on the first
shelf of the refrigerator compartment underneath
the drainage hole and lift the plug (Fig. 6); after
complete defrosting dry thoroughly the refrigerator
compartment an refit the plug.
Reconnect the appliance to the power supply or
turn the thermostat knob to the desired setting.
After two or three hours the appliance will be ready
for the storage of frozen food.
Fig. 6
We particularly recommend that you periodically clean
the defrost-water drainage outlet, located in the centre of
the drainage groove in the refrigerator compartment
(Fig. 5). Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Important:
Remember that an increase of the surface
temperature of already-frozen foods may
significantly decrease the duration of their
conservation.
Never use metal objects to scrape away the
accumulated frost since you may damage the
cooling circuit.
Ice cube trays
The refrigerator is provided with two ice cube
trays.
These trays should be filled with drinking water and
then placed in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the trays when
they are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
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MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any operation, unplug the appliance.
Wash the interior with lukewarm water and sodium
bicarbonate, and the cabinet exterior with a silicone
wax spray; clean the condenser and the motor
compressor with a brush or a vacuum cleaner.
During periods when the appliance is not used, you
should take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food from the appliance;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door slightly open, thus letting air
circulate and preventing the formation of
unpleasant smells.
It is important to clean the defrost water discharge
hole periodically (Fig. 5).
Internal light
(Fig. 7)
The light in the refrigerator compartment is easy to
get at through the opening in the light holder.
If the light does not turn on when the door is
opened, make sure it is properly fitted; if the
malfunction continues, replace the bulb.
Fig. 7
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SERVICING AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not working
If the appliance is not functioning properly check
that:
the plug is firmly inserted in the wall socket and the
mains power switch is on;
there is no power failure;
the thermostat knob is in the right position.
Furthermore:
if the appliance seems too noisy check that the sides
are not touching furniture that can transmit or
amplify a noise or a vibration. Also, check that the
refrigerant unit does not vibrate.
If there is water on the fridge bottom, make sure
the defrost water discharge hole is not clogged
(Fig. 5).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact your local dealer
or the nearest service center.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model and serial number
of your appliance which can be found on the
warranty certificate or on the rating plate.
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