EN User manual

Fridge Freezer

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ContentsSafety instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7Helpful hints and tips _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8

Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9Troubleshooting _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11Environmental concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14

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Safety instructions

In the interest of your safety and to ensure thecorrect use, before installing and first using theappliance, read this user manual carefully, in-cluding its hints and warnings. To avoid unnec-essary mistakes and accidents, it is important toensure that all people using the appliance arethoroughly familiar with its operation and safetyfeatures. Save these instructions and make surethat they remain with the appliance if it is movedor sold, so that everyone using it through its lifewill be properly informed on appliance use andsafety.For the safety of life and property keep the pre-cautions of these user's instructions as the man-ufacturer is not responsible for damages causedby omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety• This appliance is not intended for use by per-

sons (including children) with reduced physi-cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack ofexperience and knowledge, unless they havebeen given supervision or instruction con-cerning use of the appliance by a person re-sponsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure thatthey do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children.There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull theplug out of the socket, cut the connection ca-ble (as close to the appliance as you can)and remove the door to prevent playing chil-dren to suffer electric shock or to close them-selves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic doorseals is to replace an older appliance having

a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, besure to make that spring lock unusable beforeyou discard the old appliance. This will pre-vent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

Warning!

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance en-closure or in the built-in structure, clear of ob-struction.• The appliance is intended for keeping food-

stuff and/or beverages in a normal householdand similar applications such as:– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and

other working environments;– farm houses and by clients in hotels, mo-

tels and other residential type environ-ments;

– bed and breakfast type environments;– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artifi-cial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (suchas ice cream makers) inside of refrigeratingappliances, unless they are approved for thispurpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-

tained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-pliance, a natural gas with a high level of envi-ronmental compatibility, which is neverthelessflammable.During transportation and installation of theappliance, be certain that none of the compo-

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nents of the refrigerant circuit become dam-aged.If the refrigerant circuit should become dam-aged:– avoid open flames and sources of ignition– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the

appliance is situated• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way. Any damageto the cord may cause a short-circuit, fireand/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component (pow-er cord, plug, compressor) must be re-

placed by a certified service agent or qualifiedservice personnel to avoid hazard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.2. Make sure that the power plug is not

squashed or damaged by the back of theappliance. A squashed or damaged pow-er plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to themains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not

insert the power plug. There is a risk ofelectric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance with-out the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interiorlighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be takenwhen moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from thefreezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions orfrost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance todirect sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli-ance are special purpose lamps selected forhousehold appliances use only. They are notsuitable for household room illumination.

Daily Use• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the

appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in theappliance, because they may explode.

• Do not place food products directly againstthe air outlet on the rear wall. (If the applianceis Frost Free)

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it hasbeen thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordancewith the frozen food manufacturer's instruc-tions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recom-mendations should be strictly adhered to. Re-fer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in thefreezer compartment as it creates pressureon the container, which may cause it to ex-plode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumedstraight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance

and disconnect the mains plug from themains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-jects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frostfrom the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigeratorfor defrosted water. If necessary, clean thedrain. If the drain is blocked, water will collectin the bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefullyfollow the instructions given in specificparagraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there aredamages on it. Do not connect the applianceif it is damaged. Report possible damagesimmediately to the place you bought it. In thatcase retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours be-fore connecting the appliance to allow the oilto flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around theappliance, lacking this leads to overheating.

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To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the in-structions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the productshould be against a wall to avoid touching orcatching warm parts (compressor) to preventpossible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close toradiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessibleafter the installation of the appliance.

• Connect to potable water supply only (If awater connection is foreseen).

Service• Any electrical work required to do the servic-

ing of the appliance should be carried out bya qualified electrician or competent person.

• Do not remove the LED light cover. Contactthe nearest After Sales Service Force to re-place the LED light board, if it is necessary.

• This product must be serviced by an author-ized Service Centre, and only genuine spareparts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasseswhich could damage the ozone layer, in ei-

ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.The appliance shall not be discarded togetherwith the urban refuse and rubbish. The insula-tion foam contains flammable gases: the appli-ance shall be disposed according to the appli-cable regulations to obtain from your local au-thorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, espe-cially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Thematerials used on this appliance marked by thesymbol are recyclable.

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Product description

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1 Vegetable drawers

2 Cabinet shelves

3 Bottle rack

4 Control panel

5 Door shelves

6 Bottle shelf

7 Freezer drawers

8 Rating plate

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Control panel

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1 Temperature indicators LED

2 QuickChill button

3 Temperature regulator

Switching onInsert the plug into the wall socket.

Temperature regulationTo operate the appliance, proceed as follows:• touch the temperature regulator button until

the LED corresponding to the required tem-perature lights up. Selection is progressive,varying from 2 to 8°C.At first button touch actual setting LED keepsblinking.Any time the button is touch the set tempera-ture is moved to 1 position . CorrespondingLED will blink for a while.Touch the setting button until the requiredtemperature is selected. The set will be fixed

coldest setting: +2°Cwarmest setting: +8°C

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosenkeeping in mind that the temperature inside theappliance depends on:• room temperature• how often the door is opened• quantity of food stored• appliance location.

QuickChill functionYou can activate the QuickChill function bypressing the QuickChill button.The LED corresponding to the symbol Quick-Chill indicator lights up.You can deactivate the QuickChill function bypressing the QuickChill button again.The QuickChill indicator will light off.

Important!

This function stops automatically after 52 hours.

First use

Cleaning the interiorBefore using the appliance for the first time,wash the interior and all internal accessorieswith lukewarm water and some neutral soap so

as to remove the typical smell of a brand-newproduct, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasivepowders, as these will damage the finish.

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Daily use

Storage of frozen foodWhen first starting-up or after a period out ofuse, before putting the products in the compart-ment let the appliance run at least 2 hours.The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick andeasy to find the food package you want. If largequantities of food are to be stored remove alldrawers . On all shelves it is possible to placefood that protrude until 15 mm from the door.

Important! In the event of accidentaldefrosting, for example due to a power failure, ifthe power has been off for longer that the valueshown in the technical characteristics chartunder "rising time", the defrosted food must beconsumed quickly or cooked immediately andthen re-frozen (after cooling).

Freezing fresh foodThe freezer compartment is suitable for freezingfresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozenfood for a long time.To freeze fresh food activate the Quick Chillfunction at least 24 hours before placing thefood to be frozen in the freezer compartment.Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottomcompartment.The maximum amount of food that can be frozenin 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a la-bel located on the inside of the fridge.The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during thisperiod do not add other food to be frozen.After 24 hours, when the freezing process iscompleted, deactivate the Quick Chill function(see "Quick Chill function").

ThawingDeep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,can be thawed in the refrigerator compartmentor at room temperature, depending on the timeavailable for this operation.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,directly from the freezer: in this case, cookingwill take longer.

Bottle rackPlace the bottles (with the opening facing front)in the pre-positioned shelf.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage offood packages of var-ious sizes, the doorshelves can beplaced at differentheights.Gradually pull theshelf in the directionof the arrows until itcomes free, then re-position as required

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Movable shelvesThe walls of the refrigerator are equipped with aseries of runners so that the shelves can bepositioned as desired.

Removal of freezing baskets from thefreezerThe freezing baskets have a limit stop to preventtheir accidental removal or falling out. At thetime of its removal from the freezer, pull the bas-ket towards yourself and, upon reaching the endpoint, remove the basket by tilting its front up-wards.At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the frontof the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once

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you are over the end points, push the basketsback in their position.

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Helpful hints and tips

Normal Operating Sounds• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling

sound when the refrigerant is pumpedthrough the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant isbeing pumped around and you will hear awhirring sound and a pulsating noise from thecompressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a suddencracking noise. It is natural, not dangerousphysical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on orswitches off, you will hear a faint "click" of thetemperature regulator. This is correct.

Hints for energy saving• Do not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely necessary.• If the ambient temperature is high and the

Temperature Regulator is set to low tempera-ture and the appliance is fully loaded, thecompressor may run continuously, causingfrost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens,set the Temperature Regulator toward warm-er settings to allow automatic defrosting andso a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigerationTo obtain the best performance:• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids

in the refrigerator• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has

a strong flavour• position food so that air can circulate freely

around it

Hints for refrigerationUseful hints:Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags andplace on the glass shelf above the vegetabledrawer.For safety, store in this way only one or twodays at the most.Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these shouldbe covered and may be placed on any shelf.Fruit and vegetables: these should be thorough-ly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)provided.Butter and cheese: these should be placed inspecial airtight containers or wrapped in alumi-nium foil or polythene bags to exclude as muchair as possible.Bottles: these should have a cap and should bestored either on the bottle rack or the door bot-tle shelf.Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if notpacked, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezingTo help you make the most of the freezing proc-ess, here are some important hints:• the maximum quantity of food which can be

frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No fur-

ther food to be frozen should be added dur-ing this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughlycleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it tobe rapidly and completely frozen and to makeit possible subsequently to thaw only thequantity required;

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• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or poly-thene and make sure that the packages areairtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touchfood which is already frozen, thus avoiding arise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fattyones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after re-moval from the freezer compartment, canpossibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date oneach individual pack to enable you to keeptab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen foodTo obtain the best performance from this appli-ance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen food-stuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferredfrom the foodstore to the freezer in the short-est possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it openlonger than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly andcannot be refrozen;

• do not exceed the storage period indicatedby the food manufacturer.

Care and cleaning

Caution! Unplug the appliance beforecarrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in itscooling unit; maintenance and recharging

must therefore only be carried out by authorizedtechnicians.

Periodic cleaningThe equipment has to be cleaned regularly:• clean the inside and accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap.• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean

to ensure they are clean and free from debris.• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not pull, move or damage anypipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highlyperfumed cleaning products or wax polishes toclean the interior as this will damage the surfaceand leave a strong odour.

Clean the compressor at the back of the appli-ance with a brush. This operation will improvethe performance of the appliance and saveelectricity consumption.

Important! Take care of not to damage thecooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners con-tain chemicals that can attack/damage the plas-tics used in this appliance. For this reason it isrecommended that the outer casing of this ap-pliance is only cleaned with warm water with alittle washing-up liquid added.After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to themains supply.

Defrosting the refrigeratorFrost is automatically eliminated from the evapo-rator of the refrigerator compartment every timethe motor compressor stops, during normal use.The defrost water drains out through a drainhole into a special container at the back of theappliance, over the motor compressor, where itevaporates.

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It is important to peri-odically clean the de-frost water drain holein the middle of therefrigerator compart-ment channel to pre-vent the water over-flowing and drippingonto the food inside.

Defrosting of the freezerThe freezer compartment of this model, on theother hand, is a "no frost" type. This means thatthere is no buildup of frost when it is in opera-tion, neither on the internal walls nor on thefoods.The absence of frost is due to the continuouscirculation of cold air inside the compartment,driven by an automatically controlled fan.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting,disconnect the power supply.

Only a qualified electrician or competent personmust do the troubleshooting that is not in thismanual.

Important! There are some sounds duringnormal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not installed prop-erly.

Check if the appliance stands stable(all the feet should be on the floor).

The appliance does not op-erate.

The plug is not connected to themains socket correctly.

Connect the plug to the mains socketcorrectly.

The appliance has no power. Thereis no voltage in the mains socket.

Connect a different electrical appli-ance to the mains socket.Contact a qualified electrician.

The light device does notwork.

The light device is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The unit is defective. Refer to "Replacing the control unit".

The compressor operatescontinually.

The temperature is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The door has been opened too fre-quently.

Do not keep the door open longerthan necessary.

The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature decrease toroom temperature before storage.

The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature.

Water flows on the rearplate of the refrigerator.

During the automatic defrostingprocess, frost defrosts on the rearplate.

This is correct.

Water flows into the refrig-erator.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Products prevent that water flowsinto the water collector.

Make sure that products do not touchthe rear plate.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The temperature in the ap-pliance is too low/high.

The temperature regulator is not setcorrectly.

Set a higher/lower temperature.

If your appliance is still not working properly af-ter making the above checks, please contactthe After Sales Centre.

Replacing the control unitThe appliance is equipped with a longlife LEDinterior light.Only service is allowed to replace the controlunit. Contact your Service Center.

Closing the door1. Clean the door gaskets.2. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the After Sales Service.

Technical data

Dimension

Height 1845 mm

Width 595 mm

Depth 642 mm

Rising Time 18 h

Voltage 230-240 V

Frequency 50 Hz

The technical information are situated in the rat-ing plate on the internal left side of the appli-ance and in the energy label.

Installation

Caution! Read the "Safety Information"carefully for your safety and correct

operation of the appliance before installing theappliance.

PositioningInstall this appliance at a location where the am-bient temperature corresponds to the climateclass indicated on the rating plate of the appli-ance:

Climateclass

Ambient temperature

SN +10°C to + 32°C

N +16°C to + 32°C

ST +16°C to + 38°C

T +16°C to + 43°C

LocationThe appliance should be installed well awayfrom sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulatefreely around the back of the cabinet. To ensurebest performance, if the appliance is positionedbelow an overhanging wall unit, the minimum

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distance between the top of the cabinet and thewall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, how-ever, the appliance should not be positionedbelow overhanging wall units. Accurate levellingis ensured by one or more adjustable feet at thebase of the cabinet.

Warning! It must be possible todisconnect the appliance from the mains

power supply; the plug must therefore be easilyaccessible after installation.

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Levelling

When placing the ap-pliance ensure that itstands level. This canbe achieved by twoadjustable feet at thebottom in front.

Electrical Connection

Caution! Any electrical work required toinstall this appliance should be carried out

by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.The manufacturer declines any liability

should these safety measures not be observed.

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CDE

Important! The wires in the mains lead arecoloured in accordance with the following code:

A Green and Yellow: Earth

C Brown: Live

D Blue: Neutral

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead ofthis appliance may not correspond with the col-oured markings identifying the terminals in yourplug, proceed as follows:1. Connect the wire coloured green and yel-

low to the terminal marked either with theletter “E“ or by the earth symbol or col-oured green and yellow.

2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the ter-minal either marked with the letter “N“ orcoloured black.

3. Connect the wire coloured brown to theterminal either marked with the “L“ or col-oured red.

4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wireis present and the cord clamp E is secureover the outer sheath.

5. Make sure the electricity supply voltage isthe same as that indicated on the appliancerating plate.

6. Switch on the appliance.The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plugfitted B. In the event of having to change the

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fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA ap-proved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.

Door reversibility

Important! To carry out the followingoperations, we suggest that this be made withanother person that will keep a firm hold on thedoors of the appliance during the operations.

To change the opening direction of the door, dothese steps:• Open the door and empty the shelves• Unscrew the screws of the upper hinge. (1)• Remove the door from the middle hinge pivot.

(2)• Place the cover of the upper hinge into the

holes on the opposite side.• Screw off the screws of the middle hinge (3)

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• Remove the plugs on the upper side of bothdoors and move them to the other side.

• Remove the lower door from the lower hingepivot. (4)

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• Screw off the pivot of the lower hinge (5) andscrew the lower hinge pivot (6) into the leftdrill of the lower hinge.

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• Screw off the screws of the lower hinge andremove the hinge. (8)

• Screw off the lower cover plugs and screwthem into the hole on the opposite side. (7)

• Put the lower hinge on the opposite side andfix it with the screws. (8)

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• Place the lower door on the lower hinge piv-ot. (9)

• Screw off the middle cover plugs and screwthem into the hole on the opposite side. (10)

• Put the middle hinge on the opposite sideand fix it with the screws. (11)

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• Place the upper door on the middle hingepivot. (12)

• Fix the door with upper hinge and fix it withscrews of it. (13)

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It is advisable to wait at least four hours beforeconnecting the appliance to allow the oil to flowback in the compressor.

If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Win-ter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabi-net. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of thegasket.In case you do not want to carry out the abovementioned operations, contact the nearest AfterSales Service Force. The After Sales Servicespecialist will carry out the reversibility of thedoors at your cost.

Environmental concerns

The symbol on the product or on itspackaging indicates that this product may notbe treated as household waste. Instead itshould be taken to the appropriate collectionpoint for the recycling of electrical andelectronic equipment. By ensuring this productis disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

potential negative consequences for theenvironment and human health, which couldotherwise be caused by inappropriate wastehandling of this product. For more detailedinformation about recycling of this product,please contact your local council, yourhousehold waste disposal service or the shopwhere you purchased the product.

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