HOTPOINT/ARISTON BCB 31 AA E S I User guide

Deutsch

Gebrauchsanleitungen

KÜHL-/GEFRIERKOMBI

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Gebrauchsanleitungen, 1

Kundendienst, 4

Beschreibung Ihres Gerätes, 7

Energy Saving, 11

Beschreibung Ihres Gerätes, 14

Installation, 30

Inbetriebsetzung und Gebrauch, 30

Wartung und Pege, 32

Vorsichtsmaßregeln und Hinweise, 32

Störungen und Abhilfe, 33

English

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

Contents

Operating Instructions, 1

Assistance, 3

Description of the appliance, 6

Energy Saving, 11

Description of the appliance, 11

Installation, 22

Start-up and use, 22

Maintenance and care, 24

Precautions and tips, 24

Troubleshooting, 25

Français

Mode d’emploi

COMBINE REFRIGERATEUR/CONGELATEUR

Sommaire

Mode d’emploi, 1

Assistance, 3

Description de l’appareil, 7

Energy Saving, 11

Description de l’appareil, 14

Installation, 26

Mise en marche et utilisation, 26

Entretien et soin, 28

Précautions et conseils, 28

Anomalies et remèdes, 29

Nederlands

Gebruiksaanwijzingen

KOEL/DIEPVRIESCOMBINATIE

Inhoud

Gebruiksaanwijzingen, 1

Service, 4

Beschrijving van het apparaat, 8

Energy Saving, 11

Beschrijving van het apparaat, 15

Installatie, 34

Starten en gebruik, 34

Onderhoud en verzorging, 36

Voorzorgsmaatregelen en advies, 36

Storingen en oplossingen, 37

Italiano

Istruzioni per l’uso

COMBINATO FRIGORIFERO/CONGELATORE

Sommario

Istruzioni per l’uso, 1

Assistenza, 3

Descrizione dell’apparecchio, 6

Energy Saving, 11

Descrizione dell’apparecchio, 13

Installazione, 18

Avvio e utilizzo, 18

Manutenzione e cura, 20

Precauzioni e consigli, 20

Anomalie e rimedi, 21

BCB 3x AA E I

BCB 3x AA E S I

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Assistenza

Prima di contattare l’Assistenza:

• Verificaresel’anomaliapuòessererisoltaautonomamente

(vedi Anomalie e Rimedi).

• Incaso negativo, contattare il NumeroUnico Nazionale

199.199.199.

Comunicare:

• iltipodianomalia

• ilmodellodellamacchina(Mod.)

• ilnumerodiserie(S/N)

Questeinformazionisitrovanosullatarghettacaratteristicheposta

nelvanofrigoriferoinbassoasinistra.

Non ricorrete mai a tecnici non autorizzati e rifiutate sempre

l’installazione di pezzi di ricambio non originali.

Assistenza Attiva 7 giorni su 7

Senasceilbisognodiassistenzaomanutenzionebastachiamare

ilNumeroUnicoNazionale199.199.199*peresseremessisubito

incontattoconilCentroAssistenzaTecnicapiùvicinoalluogo

dacuisichiama.

Èattivo7giornisu7,sabatoedomenicacompresi,enonlascia

maiinascoltataunarichiesta.

*Alcostodi14,25centesimidiEuroalminuto(ivainclusa)dal

Lun.alVen.dalle08:00alle18:30,ilSab.dalle08:00alle13:00

edi5,58centesimidiEuroalminuto(ivainclusa)dalLun.alVen.

dalle18:30alle08:00,ilSab.dalle13:00alle08:00eigiornifestivi,

perchichiamadaltelefonofisso.

Perchi chiama da radiomobile letariffe sono legate al piano

tariffariodell’operatoretelefonicoutilizzato.

Lesuddette tariffe potrebbero essere soggette a variazione

daparte dell’operatore telefonico; permaggiori informazioni

consultareilsitowww.indesit.com.

Assistance

Before calling for Assistance:

• Checkif the malfunction can be solved on your own (see

Troubleshooting).

• Ifafterallthechecks,theappliancestilldoesnotoperateor

theproblempersists,callthenearestServiceCentre

Communicating:

• typeofmalfunction

• appliancemodel(Mod.)

• serialnumber(S/N)

Thisinformationcanbefoundonthedataplatelocatedonthe

bottomleftsideoftherefrigeratorcompartment.

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse

spare parts which are not originals.

Assistance

Avant de contacter le centre d’Assistance :

• Vérifiezsivouspouvezrésoudrel’anomalievous-même(voir

Anomalies et Remèdes).

• Si,malgrétouscescontrôles,l’appareilnefonctionnetoujours

pasetsi l’inconvénientpersiste,appelezleserviceaprès-

venteleplusproche.

Signalez-lui :

• letyped’anomalie

• lemodèledel’appareil(Mod.)

• lenumérodesérie(S/N)

Voustrouverez tous ces renseignementssur l’étiquette

signalétiqueplacéedanslecompartimentréfrigérateurenbas

àgauche.

Ne vous adressez jamais à des techniciens non agréés et

exigez toujours l’installation de pièces détachées originales.

- modello

- model

- modèle

- modell

- model

- modelo

- model

-numero di serie

- serial number

- numéro de série

- modellnummer

- serienummer

- número de serie

- número de série

- numer seryjny

- număr de serie

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Description of the appliance

Control panel

1. ON/OFF

The whole product (both fridge and freezer compartments) can

be turned on by pressing this button for 2 seconds.

The last set value is indicated on the interface. Press this button

to turn off the device. An audible signal will conrm the “off

commutation of the product”.

2. FRIDGE temperature indicator

It shows the temperature of the fridge compartment.

3. FRIDGE temperature setting

It allows you to change the fridge temperature value, in a cyclical

way; it also conrms the selected temperature on the interface.

4 QUICK FREEZE indicator light (rapid freezing)

illuminates when the QUICK FREEZE button is pressed.

5 QUICK FREEZE button (rapid freezing)

To be used to freeze fresh foods. When it is pressed, the QUICK

FREEZE indicator light illuminates (see Start-up and use).

Descrizione dell’apparecchio

Pannello di controllo

1. ON/OFF

L’intero prodotto (sia il frigorifero e congelatore scompartimenti)

può essere acceso premendo questo pulsante per 2 secondi.

L’ultimo valore set e’ esposto presso sull’interfaccia. Premere

questo pulsante per commutazione off del prodotto. Un suono

di segnale vi informa la commutazione off del prodotto

2. Spia Temperatura FRIGORIFERO

Indica la temperatura impostata nel vano frigo.

3. Regolazione Temperatura FRIGORIFERO

Consente la modica dell’impostazione della temperatura del

frigorifero, in maniera ciclica crescente, con relativa conferma

su interfaccia della temperaturaselezionata.

4 Spia QUICK FREEZE (congelamento rapido): si accende

quando viene premuto il tasto QUICK-FREEZE

5 Tasto QUICK-FREEZE (congelamento rapido) Da utilizzare per

congelare alimenti freschi.. Quando viene premuto si accende

la spia QUICK-FREEZE (vedi Avvio e utilizzo).

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Funzione Energy Saving

Alfinediottimizzareilconsumoenergeticomantenendoleperformance

ditemperaturadelprodotto,sipuòattivarelafunzioneEnergySaving.

Questafunzionepermetteilmassimorisparmioenergetico.

InquestecondizioniIldisplayrestaspentoancheall’aperturaporta.

Talefunzionesiattivatenendopremutocontemporaneamenteperalme-

no6secondiiltastosuperfreezereiltastoFRZ(+).Unavoltaattivatala

funzionetuttii led saranno accesiper2seccome conferma dellasua

attivazione,everràvisualizzatosuldisplayl’impostazioneditemperatura

ugualea+5,-18.

Dopo5sdall’attivazioneildisplaysispegne.Pereffettuarevariazionidi

temperatura è sufficiente premere i tasti + e – fino al raggiungimento

dellatemperaturadesiderata.

LafunzioneEnergySavingpuòesserecomunquedisattivata,spegnen-

doilprodottotramitepulsantediON/OFF.Allariaccensionesuccessiva

delprodottolafunzioneEnergySavingsaràdisattiva.

Energy Saving function

TheEnergySavingfunctioncanbeactivatedtooptimiseenergycon-

sumptionwhilemaintainingthecoolingperformanceoftheproduct.

This function maximises the amount of energy saved. Under these

conditions,thedisplayremainsoffevenwhenthedoorisopened.The

function is activated by pressing and holding the QUICK FREEZEr

andFRZ(+)buttonssimultaneouslyforatleast6seconds.Oncethe

functionhasbeen activated,allLEDs willlightup for2seconds to

confirmactivation,andthetemperaturesettingof+5,-18willappear

onthedisplay.Thedisplayswitchesoffafter5seconds.Tochange

thetemperature,simplypressthe+and–buttonsuntilyouhaverea-

chedthedesiredtemperature.

However, the Energy Saving function can also be disabled by

switchingtheproductoffusingtheON/OFFbutton.Whenitisswitched

backon,theEnergySavingwillbedisabled.

Fonction Energy Saving

L’activationdelafonctionEnergySavingpermetd’optimiserla

consommationd’énergietoutenmaintenantlesperformancesde

températuredel’appareil.

Cettefonctionpermetunmaximumd’économied’énergie.Dansces

conditionsl’afficheurresteéteintmêmeencasd’ouverturedelaporte.

Pouractivercettefonction,appuyerenmêmetempsetpendantau

moins6secondessurlestouchessuperfreezeretFRZ(+).Unefois

lafonctionactivée,touslesvoyantss’allumentpendant2secondes

pourconfirmerl’activationetl’afficheurindiqueunetempérature

sélectionnéeégaleà+5,-18.Auboutde5secondesaprèsl’activa-

tionl’’afficheurs’éteint.Poureffectuerdesvariationsdetempératureil

suffitd’appuyersurlestouches+et–jusqu’àobtenirlatempérature

souhaitée.

PourdésactiverlafonctionEnergySaving,ilsuffitd’éteindrel’appa-

reilàl’aidedelatoucheON/OFF.Alaremiseenmarchesuivantela

fonctionEnergySavingseradésactivée.

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Funktion Energy Saving

ZurOptimierungdesEnergieverbrauchsbeigleicherKühlleistungdes

GerätskanndieFunktionEnergySavingaktiviertwerden.

MitdieserFunktionisteinemaximaleEnergieeinsparungmöglich.Bei

dieserEinstellungbleibtdasDisplayauchbeigeöffneterTürausge-

schaltet.DieFunktionwirddurchgleichzeitigesDrückenderTasten

SuperfreezerundFRZ(+)währendmehrals6Sekundenaktiviert.

BeimEinschaltenderFunktionleuchtenalsBestätigungallaLEDsfür2

SekundenaufundaufdemDisplaywirddieTemperatureinstellungvon

+5,-18angezeigt.Nach5SekundenerlischtdasDisplay.ZumÄndern

derTemperaturdieTasten+und–biszumErreichendergewünschten

Temperaturdrücken.

DieFunktionEnergySavingkanndeaktiviertwerden,indemdasGerät

mitdemON/OFF-Schalterausgeschaltetwird.BeimerneutenEinschal

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tendesGerätskanndieFunktionEnergySavingdeaktiviertwerden.

Functie Energy Saving

Alsuhetenergieverbruikwiltoptimaliserenterwijludetemperatuu-

prestatiesvanhetproductintacthoudt,kuntudefunctieEnergySa-

vingactiveren.

Metdezefunctiebereiktudemaximaleenergiebesparing.Alsdeze

functieactiefis,blijfthetdisplayookuitalsdedeuropengaat.Om

dezefunctieteactiverendruktutegelijkertijdminstens6secondenop

detoetssupervriezenendetoetsFRZ(+).Zodradefunctiegeactive-

erdiszullenallenledsvoor2secondenaangaanomdeactiveringte

bevestigen.Ophetdisplayverschijntdeinstellingvandetemperatuur

van+5,-18.5secondennadeactiveringgaathetdisplayuit.Omde

temperatuurtewijzigenishetvoldoendeomopdetoetsen+of-te

drukkentotdatdegewenstetemperatuurbereiktis.

DefunctieEnergySavingkanaltijdwordenuitgeschakelddooropde

knopON/OFFtedrukken.Alsuhetapparaatnogmaalsaanzetzalde

functieEnergySavingzijnuitgeschakeld.

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Función Energy Saving

Conlafinalidaddeoptimizarelconsumoenergéticomanteniendola

temperaturadelproducto,sepuedeactivarlafunciónEnergySaving.

Esta función permite lograr el máximo ahorro energético. En estas

condiciones,lapantallapermaneceapagadaaúncuandoseabrela

puerta.Dichafunciónseactivamanteniendopresionadossimultáne-

amenteelbotónQUICKFREEZEryelbotónFRZ(+),duranteunmíni-

mode6segundos.Unavezactivadalafunciónseencenderántodos

losleddurante 2seg.como confirmacióndesu activaciónyen la

pantallasevisualizará elvalorde temperatura iguala+5, -18. De-

spuésde5seg.lapantallaseapaga.Paraefectuarvariacionesde

temperaturabastapresionarlosbotones+y–hastaquesealcance

latemperaturadeseada.

LafunciónEnergySavingsepuededesactivarapagandoelaparato

con el botón ON/OFF. Cuando se vuelva a encender el aparato la

funciónEnergySavingestarádesactivada.

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Descrizione dell’apparecchio

Vista d’insieme

Leistruzioni sull’uso valgono per diversi modelli per cui è

possibile che la figura presenti particolari differenti rispetto a

quellidell’apparecchioacquistato.Ladescrizionedeglioggetti

piùcomplessisitrovanellepagineseguenti.

1 VanoCONSERVAZIONE *

2 VanoCONGELAMENTOeCONSERVAZIONE

3 CassettoFRUTTAeVERDURA *

4

FOOD CARE ZONE / FOOD CARE ZONE 0°C / SAFE DEFROST*

5 WINE RACK*

6 RIPIANO *

7 LAMPADINA(vediManutenzione)*

8 BalconcinoestraibilePORTAOGGETTI *

9 BalconcinoBOTTIGLIE

10FRESH BOX *

11ACTIVE OXYGEN *

12AIR *

13 Pannello di controllo

*Variabilipernumeroe/operposizione,presentesoloinalcuni

modelli.

Description of the appliance

Overall view

Theinstructionscontainedinthismanualareapplicabletodifferent

modelrefrigerators.Thediagramsmaynotdirectlyrepresentthe

appliancepurchased.For more complex features, consult the

followingpages.

1 STORAGEcompartment*

2 FREEZERandSTORAGEcompartment

3 FRUITandVEGETABLEbin *

4

FOOD CARE ZONE / FOOD CARE ZONE 0°C / SAFE DEFROST*

5 WINERACK *

6 SHELVES *

7 LAMP(seeMaintenance).*

8 RemovablemultipurposeSHELVES *

9 BOTTLEshelf

10FRESH BOX *

11ACTIVE OXYGEN *

12AIR *

13 Control panel

* Varies by number and/or position, availableonlyon certain

models.

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Installation

!Beforeplacingyournewapplianceintooperationpleaseread

these operating instructions carefully. They contain important

informationfor safe use, for installation andfor care of the

appliance.

!Pleasekeeptheseoperatinginstructionsforfuturereference.

Passthemontopossiblenewownersoftheappliance.

Positioning and connection

Positioning

1.Placetheapplianceinawell-ventilatedhumidity-freeroom.

2.Donot obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor and

condensergiveoffheatandrequiregoodventilationtooperate

correctlyandsaveenergy.

3.Ensuretheapplianceisawayfromanysourcesofheat(direct

sunlight,electricstove,etc.).

Electrical connections

Afterthe appliance has been transported,carefully place it

verticallyandwaitat least 3 hoursbeforeconnectingittothe

electricitymains.Beforeinsertingtheplugintotheelectricalsocket

ensurethefollowing:

• Theapplianceisearthedandtheplugiscompliantwiththelaw.

• Thesocketcanwithstandthemaximumpoweroftheappliance,

whichisindicatedonthedataplatelocatedonthebottomleft

sideofthefridge(e.g.150W).

• Thevoltagemustbeintherangebetweenthevaluesindicated

onthedataplatelocatedonthebottomleftside(e.g.220-

240V).

• Thesocket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If

thesocketisincompatiblewiththeplug,askanauthorised

techniciantoreplaceit(see Assistance).Donotuseextension

cordsormultiplesockets.

!Oncetheappliancehasbeeninstalled,thepowersupplycable

andtheelectricalsocketmustbeeasilyaccessible.

!Thecablemustnotbebentorcompressed.

!Thecablemustbecheckedregularlyandreplacedbyauthorised

techniciansonly(seeAssistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety

measures not be observed.

Start-up and use

Starting the appliance

! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation

instructions (see Installation).

!Beforeconnectingtheappliance,cleanthecompartmentsand

accessorieswellwithlukewarmwaterandbicarbonate.

!Theappliancecomeswithamotorprotectioncontrolsystem

whichmakes the compressor start approximately 8minutes

afterbeingswitchedon.Thecompressoralsostartseachtime

thepower supply is cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily

(blackout).

1. Connect the plug and check that the FRIDGE TEMPERATURE

indicator turns on. If the indicator stays off, please press the

ON/OFF button.

2. Set the FRIDGE TEMPERATURE on an average value. After a

few hours it will be possible to insert food in the fridge.

Freezer Compartment

Whentheproduct is switched on the freezercompartmentis

settoitsdefaultvalueof-18°C.WerecommendthattheQUICK

FREEZEfunctionisset(thefreezerstatusbarcontinuestodisplay

thesetvalue)inordertoacceleratethecoolingprocessofthe

compartment;whentheinsideofthecompartmenthasreached

itsoptimaltemperaturethefunctionwillbedeactivatedandthe

foodmaybeplacedinside.

AIR *

Itisrecognizableduetothepresenceofthemechanismonthe

toppartoftherefrigeratorcompartment(seediagram).

A

B

AIR maximisesaircirculation,improvingtheefficiencyofthe

evaporatorandhelpingtoachievetheoptimaltemperatureinside

therefrigeratoras quickly as possible eachtime it has been

opened.Theblownair(A)iscooledwhenitcomesintocontact

withthecoldwall,whereasthehotterair(B)issuckedup(see

diagram).

ACTIVE OXYGEN *

Thisdevice releases ozone molecules inside the refrigerator;

ozoneis a natural substance which combats bacteria and

microorganisms,reducing their proliferation whilelimiting

unpleasantodours.

Automaticallydefinestheamountofozonerequiredforprolonging

thefreshnessoffoodstuffs,eliminatingodours and preventing

bacteriabuild-up.

Theremaybeaslightdistinctive odourinsidetherefrigerator.

Theverysamesmellcansometimesbedetectedduringastorm,

duetotheozoneproducedasthechargeinthelightningbolts

isreleased;thisiscompletelynormal.Theamountproducedby

thedeviceisverysmallandabatesquicklyastheantibacterial

actiontakesplace.

Deviceisactivatedpressingthededicatedswitchlocatedinright

sideoftheOxigendevice.

Withthe Active Oxigen switchedon, the device will operate

arepeted cycle until thekey is pressed again. There will be

anOzone emission noticed by the switching on of the green

ledlocated on the Active Oxigen device located in the fridge

compartmentandastand-bycicle(withoutzoneemission)noticed

bybluelight.

Using the refrigerator to its full potential

•Adjustthetemperatureusingthedisplay.

•Placeonlycoldorlukewarmfoodsinthecompartment,never

hotfoods(seePrecautionsandtips).

•Rememberthatcookedfoodsdonotlastlongerthanrawfoods.

•Donotstoreliquidsinopencontainers:theywillincreasethelevel

ofhumidityintherefrigeratorandcausecondensationtoform.

*Variesbynumberand/orposition,availableonlyoncertainmodels.

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SHELVES:withorwithoutgrill.

Duetothespecial guides the shelves are removable and the

heightisadjustable(seediagram),allowingeasystorageoflarge

containersandfood.Heightcanbeadjustedwithoutcomplete

removaloftheshelf.

FOOD CARE ZONE *

Areadedicatedtothestorageoffreshfood,suchasmeatand

fish.Thankstothelowtemperatureinsidethecompartment,the

FoodCareZoneextendstheperiodoftimeforwhichthefood

canbestored,keepingitfreshforuptoaweek.

FOOD CARE ZONE 0°C / Safe Defrost*:

Acompartmentdesignedto keepdelicatefoodsuchasmeat

andfishfresh.Thelowtemperatureinthecompartmentmakes

itpossibletostorethefoodforuptooneweek-testsperformed

onmeatproducts-withoutchangingitsnutrients,appearance

andflavour.

Thecompartmentisalsoverysuitableforhealthyfooddefrosting,

aslow-temperature defrosting prevents anyproliferation of

microorganisms, while protecting its taste and organoleptic

properties.

Itisnotsuitableforfruit,vegetablesandgreensalad.Butitcan

beusedforfreshorveryfreshdairyproductsandmilk,stuffed

freshpastaandevencookedfoodorleftovers.

FRESH BOX *

Thisisthenewcontainer,designedtokeepvariousfoods(such

ascheeseandcoldmeats)fresherforlonger.Ifitisnotneeded,it

caneasilyberemovedfromtherefrigeratorcompartment.Ifthere

isaBottleShelf,moreinternalspacecanbecreatedbyplacing

theFreshBoxdirectlyinsideit.

TEMPERATURE Indicatorlight

*:toidentifythecoldestareain

therefrigerator.

1. Check that OK appears clearly on the indicator light (see

diagram).

2. Iftheword“OK”doesnotappearitmeansthatthetemperature

istoohigh:adjusttheREFRIGERATOROPERATIONknobtoa

higherposition(colder)andwaitapproximately10hoursuntil

thetemperaturehasbeenstabilised.

3. Checktheindicatorlightagain:ifnecessary,readjustitfollowing

theinitialprocess.Iflargequantitiesoffoodhavebeenadded

oriftherefrigerator door has been opened frequently, it is

normalfortheindicatornottoshowOK.Waitatleast10hours

beforeadjustingtheREFRIGERATOROPERATIONknobtoa

highersetting.

LED

*

Thankstothepowerfullightitemits,thenewLEDlightingsystem

offersaclearviewofallfoods,withnoshadowyareas.IftheLED

needstobereplaced,pleasecontacttheTechnicalAssistance

Service.



Using the freezer to its full potential

•Adjustthetemperatureusingthedisplay.

•Freshfoodthatneedstobefrozenmustnotcomeintocontact

withfoodthathasalreadybeendefrosted.Freshfoodmustbe

storedinthetopFREEZERandSTORAGEcompartmentwhere

the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees rapid

freezing.

•Tofreezefreshfoodinthebestandsafestwaypossible,activate

theQUICKFREEZEfunction24hoursbeforeplacingthefood

inthefreezer.Afterplacingthefoodinside,activatetheQUICK

FREEZEfunctionagain;itwillbedeactivatedautomaticallyafter

24hours.

•Donotre-freezefoodthatisdefrostingorthathasalready

beendefrosted.Thesefoodsmustbecookedandeaten(within

24hours).

•Donotplaceglassbottleswhichcontainliquids,andwhich

arecorkedorhermeticallysealedinthefreezerbecausethey

couldbreak.

•Themaximumquantityoffoodthatmaybefrozendailyis

indicatedontheplatecontainingthetechnicalpropertieslocated

onthebottomleftsideoftherefrigeratorcompartment(for

example:Kg/24h:4).

!Donotopenthedoorduringfreezing.

!Ifthereisapowercutormalfunction,donotopenthefreezer

door.Thiswillhelpmaintainthetemperatureinsidethefreezer,

ensuringthatfoodsareconservedforatleast9-14hours.

!To maximise space inside thefreezer, all drawers can be

removedfromtheirpositionsandthefoodplaceddirectlyonthe

racks/glassshelvessupplied[wherepresent].

Maintenance and care

Switching the appliance off

Duringcleaningandmaintenanceitisnecessarytodisconnect

theappliancefromtheelectricitysupply:

1.PresstheON/OFFbuttontoturnoffthedevice

2.Pulltheplugoutofthesocket

Cleaning the appliance

• Theexternalandinternalparts,aswellastherubbersealsmay

becleanedusingaspongethathasbeensoakedinlukewarm

waterandbicarbonateofsodaorneutralsoap.Donotuse

solvents,abrasiveproducts,bleachorammonia.

• Theremovableaccessoriesmaybesoakedinwarmwaterand

soapordishwashingliquid.Rinseanddrythemcarefully.

• The back of the appliance maycollect dust which can be

removedbydelicatelyusingthehoseofavacuumcleanerset

onmediumpower.Theappliancemustbeswitchedoffand

theplugmustbepulledoutbeforecleaningtheappliance.

Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours

• Theapplianceismanufacturedwithhygienicmaterialswhich

areodourfree.Inordertomaintainanodourfreerefrigerator

*Variesbynumberand/orposition,availableonlyoncertainmodels.

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andtopreventtheformationofstains,foodmustalwaysbe

coveredorsealedproperly.

• Ifyouwanttoswitchtheapplianceoffforanextendedperiod

oftime,cleantheinsideandleavethedoorsopen.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

Therefrigeratorhasanautomaticdefrosting function: water is

ductedtothebackoftheappliancebyaspecialdischargeoutlet

(seediagram)wheretheheatproducedbythecompressorcauses

ittoevaporate.Itisnecessarytocleanthedischargeholeregularly

sothatthewatercanflowouteasily.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

Ifthefrostlayerisgreaterthan5mm,itisnecessarytodefrost

manually:

1.Thedaybeforedefrosting,presstheQUICKFREEZE

buttontofurthercoolthefood.Thefunctionisautomatically

disabledafter24hours,oritmaybedisabledatanymoment

bypressingtheQUICKFREEZEbuttonagain.PresstheON/

OFFbuttontoswitchofftheappliance.

2.Wrapfrozenfoodsinnewspaperandplacetheminanother

freezerorinacoolplace.

3.Leavethedooropenuntilthefrosthasmeltedcompletely.This

canbemadeeasierbyplacingcontainerswithlukewarmwater

inthefreezercompartment.

4.Clean and dry thefreezer compartment carefully before

switchingtheapplianceonagain.

Replacing the light bulb *

Toreplacethelightbulbintherefrigeratorcompartment,pullout

theplugfromtheelectricalsocket.Followtheinstructionsbelow.

Accessthelightbulbbyremovingthecoverasindicatedinthe

diagram.Replaceitwithasimilarlightbulbwithinthepowerrange

indicatedonthecover.

Precautions and tips

!Theappliancewasdesignedandmanufacturedincompliance

withinternationalsafetystandards.Thefollowingwarningsare

providedforsafetyreasonsandmustbereadcarefully.



ThisappliancecomplieswiththefollowingCommunityDirectives:

-73/23/EECof19/02/73(LowVoltage)andsubsequentamendments;

-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and

subsequentamendments;

-2002/96/CE.

General safety

• Theappliancewasdesignedfordomesticuseinsidethehome

andisnotintendedforcommercialorindustrialuse.

• Theappliancemustbeusedtostoreandfreezefoodproducts

byadultsonlyandaccordingtotheinstructionsinthismanual.

• Theappliancemustnotbeinstalledoutdoors,evenincovered

areas.It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance

exposedtorainandstorms.

• Donottouchtheappliancewithbarefeetorwithwetormoist

handsandfeet.

• Donottouchtheinternalcoolingelements:thiscouldcause

skinabrasionsorfrost/freezerburns.

• Whenunpluggingtheappliancealwayspulltheplugfromthe

mainssocket,donotpullonthecable.

• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the

applianceanddisconnectitfromtheelectricalsupply.Itisnot

sufficienttosetthetemperatureadjustmentknobsonON/OFF

(applianceoff)toeliminateallelectricalcontact.

• Inthecaseofamalfunction,undernocircumstancesshould

youattempttorepairtheapplianceyourself.Repairscarried

outby inexperienced persons may cause injury or further

malfunctioningoftheappliance.

• Donotuseanysharporpointedutensilsorelectricalequipment

-otherthanthetyperecommendedbythemanufacturer-inside

thefrozenfoodstoragecompartments.

• Donotputicecubestakendirectlyfromthefreezerintoyour

mouth.

• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(including

children)withreducedphysical,sensoryorlackofexperience

andknowledge unless they have been given supervision

orinstructionconcerninguseofthe appliancebyaperson

responsiblefortheirsafety.Childrenshouldbesupervisedto

ensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.

• Keeppackagingmaterialoutofthereachofchildren!Itcan

becomeachokingorsuffocationhazard.

Disposal

• Observe local environmental standards when disposing

packagingmaterialforrecyclingpurposes.

• TheEuropeanDirective2012/19/EUonWasteElectricaland

Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household

electricalappliancesmustnotbedisposedofinthenormal

unsortedmunicipalwaste stream. Old appliances mustbe

collectedseparately in order tooptimise the recovery and

recyclingofthematerialstheycontainandreducetheimpact

onhuman health and the environment. The crossed out

“wheeledbin” symbol on the productreminds you of your

obligation,thatwhenyoudisposeoftheapplianceitmustbe

separatelycollected. Consumers should contacttheir local

authorityor retailer for information concerningthe correct

disposaloftheiroldappliance.

Respecting and conserving the

environment

• Installtheapplianceinafreshandwell-ventilatedroom.Ensure

thatitisprotectedfromdirectsunlightanddonotplaceitnear

heatsources.

• Trytoavoidkeepingthedooropenforlongperiodsoropening

thedoortoofrequentlyinordertoconserveenergy.

• Do not fill the appliance with toomuch food: cold air must

circulatefreelyforfoodtobepreservedproperly.Ifcirculation

isimpeded,thecompressorwillworkcontinuously.

• Donotplacehotfooddirectlyintotherefrigerator.Theinternal

temperaturewillincreaseandforcethecompressortowork

harderandwillconsumemoreenergy.

• Defrosttheapplianceificeforms(see Maintenance).Athick

layeroficemakescoldtransferencetofoodproductsmore

difficultandresultsinincreasedenergyconsumption.

*Variesbynumberand/orposition,availableonlyoncertainmodels.

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Troubleshooting

Iftheappliancedoesnotwork,beforecallingforAssistance(see

Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.

The interface is off.

•Theplugisnotinsertedintheoutlet,oritisnotpowerfulenough

tocreateacontact,orthereisnoelectricityinthehouse.

The motor does not start.

• Theappliance comes with a motor protection control (see

Start-upanduse).

The interface is weakly on.

• Pulloutandreversetheplugbeforeputtingitbackinthesocket.

a) The alarm sounds.

a)Therefrigeratordoorhasremainedopenformorethantwo

minutes(the buzzer will stop sounding whenyou shut the

door)orthecorrectswitching-offprocedurewasnotfollowed

(seeMaintenance).

The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.

• Thedoorsdonotcloseproperlyorthesealsaredamaged.

• Thedoorsareopenedtoofrequently.

•TheFRIDGETEMPERATUREisnotcorrect(seeDescription).

• Therefrigeratororthefreezerhavebeenover-filled.

The food inside the refrigerator is beginning to freeze.

•TheFRIDGETEMPERATUREisnotcorrect(seeDescription).

• The food is in contact withthe back inside wall of the

refrigerator.

The motor runs continuously.

• TheQUICKFREEZEbuttonwaspressed:theyellowQUICK

FREEZEindicatorison(seeDescription).

• Thedoorisnotclosedproperlyoriscontinuouslyopened.

• Theoutsideambienttemperatureisveryhigh.

The appliance makes a lot of noise.

• Theappliancehasnotbeeninstalledonalevelsurface(see

Installation).

• Theappliancehasbeeninstalledbetweencabinetsthatvibrate

andmakenoise.

• Theinternalrefrigerantmakesaslightnoiseevenwhenthe

compressorisoff.Thisisnotadefect,itisnormal.

The back wall of the refrigerator unit is covered in frost or

droplets of water

• Thisshowstheapplianceisoperatingnormally.

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