REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERADOR
F 1250 A-1
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
2222 228-61
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WARNINGS
General Safety
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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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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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Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug 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.
Service / Repair
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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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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.
Use
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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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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.
Installation
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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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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.
Environment Protection
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This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.
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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Printed on recycled paper
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CONTENTS
Installation
4
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Positioning 4
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Rear spacers 4
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Power connection 5
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Cleaning the appliance’s interior 5
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Door reversibility 6
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Electrical connection 6
Technical specification
6
Use
7
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Start-up - temperature regulation 7
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Refrigeration of food 8
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Movable shelves 8
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Storage of frozen food 9
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Defrosting 9
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Ice cubes 10
Maintenance
11
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Periodical cleaning 11
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Idle periods 11
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Interior light 11
Servicing
11
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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.
Positioning
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +18
°
C and +43
°
C (class T);
+18
°
C and +38
°
C (class ST); +16
°
C and +32
°
C (class
N); +10
°
C and +32
°
C (class SN).
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
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).
The appliance sides may also be in contact with the
kitchen furniture, provided that air can circulate free in
the rear and top part.
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly level.
For the models designed to be built in the furniture it is
necessary to follow the specific instructions regarding
building in.
Rear spacers
In the plastic envelope containing the Operating
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).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
100 mm 10 mm
10 mm
A
B
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A
45°
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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 EEC directive
number 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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Door reversibility
Unplug the appliance before performing the
following operations:
Carefully lay the appliance on its back.
Remove the foot (A-Fig. 3).
Remove the hinge (C) by unscrewing the screws (B).
Remove the stop catch (E) by unscrewing the screws (D).
Slide the door out of the upper hinge.
Remove the upper hinge and fit on the opposite side
(Fig. 4).
Reassemble the door, inserting the upper hinge pin
into the bushing on the door.
Unscrew the left foor and refit on the opposite side.
Fit the stop catch (E) on the opposite side.
Fit the hinge (C) and foot (A) on the opposite side.
Change the position of the handle (Fig. 5).
The holes that are not used are to be masked with the
plastic plugs removed.
Attention
After completion of the door reversibility operation,
verify that the door gasket is adherent to the cabinet.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdrier.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
Voltage can vary by
±
6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized
auto-transformer must be used.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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B
A
C
D
E
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.
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USE
Start-up - temperature regulation
After plugging the appliance, turn the thermostat knob
located at the top right of the fridge, clockwise to the
required position (apart from position «
O
» - off).
Medium setting is recommended.
Temperature is kept constant automatically and can
be increased by turning the knob to lower numbers, or
reduced by turning it to higher numbers.
Proper setting is achieved by keeping in mind that the
temperature inside the fridge depends on the
following factors:
room temperature;
number of times the door is opened;
quantity of food stored;
location of the appliance.
To turn the appliance off, set the thermostat knob to «
O
».
In this refrigerator the refrigerating compartment
temperature may be regulated not only by using the
thermostat but also by operating on the baffleplate
placed under the evaporator (Fig. 6).
To obtain a lower temperature move the baffleplate
forward, to obtain a higher temperature move it
backward. It is advisable to move the baffleplate
backward when the room temperature is lower than
+20
°
C (Fig. 7).
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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Refrigeration of food
The refrigerator compartment is used to store foods
and drinks.
For best results, see the following 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 with paper or plastic since
this blocks circulation of air in the compartment.
Moreover:
cooked foods, cold dishes, jelly, etc. should be
covered and can be stored on any shelf.
fruit & vegetables:
these should be thoroughly
cleaned 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 air as much as possible.
milk bottles:
these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
raw meat:
it should be placed in plastic bags and
stored on the drawer below the evaporator.
Bananas, potatoes, onion and garlic, if not packed up,
must not be placed in the refrigerator.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
Fig. 8
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Storage of frozen food
The compartment is also suitable for the
storage of frozen foods; in this case follow these
simple rules:
Turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting (if the
room temperature is lower than 20°C it is necessary
to arrange the baffleplate so as to obtain a higher
temperature in the refrigerating compartment).
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.
Make sure that the frozen foods have been correctly
stored by the retailer.
Make sure that the interval between the time when
you buy the frozen foods and when you put them in
the freezer is short.
Do not exceed the dates of expiry marked on the
packages by the manufacturer.
After a period when the appliance is not used, make it
run for at least two hours with the thermostat knob
turned to the coldest setting before placing the frozen
foods in it.
If in the evaporator are not stored frozen foods, to
obtain a lower power consumption and a better
refrigeration of the foods it is advisable to arrange the
baffleplate so as to obtain a lower temperature in the
refrigerating compartment.
Defrosting
During operation, the evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment gets covered with frost which must be
removed because, being a thermal insulator, prevents
the even distribution of cold.
If it is not removed, the temperature inside the fridge
increases with a higher power consumption.
To carry out defrosting proceed as follows:
Press the button in the middle of the thermostat knob
(Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
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When defrosting is completed, operation starts
automatically; however, the water should be drained
from the basin placed inside the meat drawer
(Fig. 10).
Defrosting should be carried out when the
compartment is empty.
Ice cubes
The appliance includes one or more trays for
producing ice cubes. These trays should be filled with
drinking water and repositioned inside the relative
compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove these trays when
they are stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
Fig. 10
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MAINTENANCE
Prior to undertaking any maintenance operation,
be sure to unplug the appliance from the wall
socket as a safety precaution.
Periodical cleaning
Clean the interior periodically with lukewarm water
and some sodium bicarbonate;
clean the cabinet exterior with a silicone wax spray;
clean the condenser and the motor compressor with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner.
This will improve the appliance operation,
consequently reducing power consumption.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use, take
the following precautions:
unplug the appliance from the power supply;
remove all foodstuffs from the appliance;
clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the doors ajar to facilitate the circulation of air in
the interior of the cabinet so as to prevent unpleasant
odours from accumulating in the appliance.
Interior light (Fig. 11)
The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can
be reached as follows:
- unscrew the light cover securing screw,
- unhook the moving part as shown in the figure.
Fig. 11
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SERVICING
If the appliance is not functioning properly check that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
there is no power failure;
the control 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 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 on
the bottom left side of the appliance.
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