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How to use your

Refrigerator-Freezer

Switch off the refrigerator or freezer using the power

switch on the panel.

a - for the refrigerator

f - for the freezer

To avoid accidentally switching off the power to the

refrigerator or freezer, the button must be kept pres-

sed for about 1 second.

m

The entire cabinet unit will be de-energized after

the power supple plug has been pulled out of

the socket.

Freezer Compartment

This freezer, is marked                    , and is

suitable for freezing fresh foodstuffs and

keeping food for long periods.

Freezing of food

Freezing should take place as quickly as possible, in

a maximum of 24 hours. The procedure for this is as

follows:

1... Push the «ACTION FREEZE» button. The

yellow lamp «e» will light up.

• If the freezer was switched off and empty, 3

hours prior to placing the food to be frozen.

• If the freezer is already operating and contains

frozen food, 24 hours before placing the food to

be frozen.

2... The maximum amount which can be frozen in 24

hours is indicated in the section 

«Technical

Features»

3... Place the food to be frozen inside the lower com-

partment of the freezer. You can also use the top

shelf. If necessary, the highest capacity of free-

zing is reached removing the lower basket.

4... Red light «l», may be on for a few hours

during freezing process. Switch-on time for

this light will vary according to amount of food being

Starting, setting the 

temperature, switching off

The refrigerator and freezer compartments can be

used independently.

Switching on

1... Insert the power plug in a household Ac outlet.

2... Press the power switches «a» and «f» on the panel

to turn on the power.

3... If the temperature is too high in the cabinet, the tem-

perature alarm sounds.

Turn off the alarm by pressing the alarm shut-off but-

ton «k».

Setting the temperature

The recommended temperature

– for the refrigerator is +4°C / +6°C

– for the freezer is -18°C / -20°C

Use the temperature adjustment buttons «c» (refrigera-

tor) and «h» (freezer) to set the temperature.

Press «+» to set a higher temperature.

Press «-» to set a lower temperature.

Keep pressing until the desired temperature is shown in

the temperature display. The display will then stop flas-

hing.

The freezer temperature display shows the current tem-

perature inside the cabinet.

The refrigerator temperature display shows «-» until the

temperature inside the cabinet r 9°C.

It is not necessary to set the temperature anew when the

cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use. The

thermostat remembers the previously set temperature.

Switching off

To switch off the entire cabinet

Press the power switches «a» and «f» on the panel to

switch off the cabinet.

To avoid accidentally switching off the refrigerator or free-

zer, the power switch must be kept pressed for about 1

second. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet.

To switch off only the refrigerator or freezer

Summary of Contents for 1840

Page 1: ...lified electrician or competent person m This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it m Make sure that the cable is not trapped under neath the appliance nor touches the motor m Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injuries or serious malfunctioning Refer to the nearest Authorized Dealer m Make sure the rear part of the appliance stands against a wall as there are ...

Page 2: ...ns of the doors and Panelling pag 32 Regulation and Control pag 33 How to use your Refrigerator Freezer pag 34 Maintenance of your Refrigerator Freezer pag 36 Something not working pag 38 Normal noises when functioning pag 40 Guarantee Service and Spare Parts pag 41 Tecnical Features pag 42 ...

Page 3: ...tion mBefore plugging the appliance make sure that the vol tage and frequency shown on the Technical Features correspond to your home supply mIt is essential that the appliance be efficiently eart hed For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a special earth contact If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not grounded have the appliance connected to a separate ground wire in ac...

Page 4: ...ecentralhingeandintroducethemintheholesoccupied before by the hinge 8 Unscrew the axle of the upper hing and screw it into the hinge on the opposite side Make sure to fit in the metal washer for blocking 9 Place upper door For the remaining parts proceed the other way round Once finished make sure that all joints close perfectly well all around the door and chek that the internal light turns of wh...

Page 5: ...re Keep pressing until the desired temperature flas hes in the temperature display The display will then stop flashing ACTION COOL d Use Action Cool to refrigerate a large quantity of pro ducts When Action Cool is switched on the temperatu re is automatically set to 2 C A is then displayed in the temperature display and the yellow indicator lamp lights After about 6 hours Action Cool is switched o...

Page 6: ... alarm shut off button As long as the door remains open the audible alarm will sound anew at 1 minute intervals The red indicator lamp goes out when the door is closed Temperature alarm If the temperature rises above 11 C the red war ning lamp flashes and an audible alarm sounds The temperature display will then start to flash To switch off the alarm Press the alarm shut off button to switch off t...

Page 7: ...ill vary according to amount of food being Starting setting the temperature switching off The refrigerator and freezer compartments can be used independently Switching on 1 Insert the power plug in a householdAc outlet 2 Press the power switches a and f on the panel to turn on the power 3 If the temperature is too high in the cabinet the tem perature alarm sounds Turn off the alarm by pressing the...

Page 8: ...he ACTION FREEZE button The yellow lamp e will go out Keeping frozen food For optimum consevation the temperature inside the freezer compartment must be at least 18 C This temperature is adjusted automatically Check that the Temperature Control is in a middle posi tion Sometimes it may be necessary insufficient ventilation high roon temperature frequent opening and closing of the door tochangethep...

Page 9: ...s 5 mm the frost should be removed Here to proceed as follows 1 Remove all food staffand place it in the coolest possible place 2 Place the Plastic Scraper supplied with the appliance into the existing slot above the plinth 3 Place a bowl under the outlet to collect the water 4 Pull out the drawers and the upper tray 5 Under no circumstances should you try and tear off the ice formed wait for it t...

Page 10: ...he upper and downer ventilation slots with a brush or vacuum cleaner This way the performance of the appliance will improve and energy consumption reduced Clean the water container above the motor In order to remove the shelve over the vegeta ble drawer some models only first of all pull out the security flanges as shows in the draw see fig 13 Once it has been put back return the flanges to the or...

Page 11: ...k instructions 3 Inner light Refrigerator Appliance unplugged Plug the appliance into mains compartment does not No power at mains socket Chek the domestic come on H Fig 4 instalación doméstica automatic cutout Bulb loose or burnt out Tighteen or substitute it fo another of same rating 4 n n is displayed in the tempe An error has ocurred in Call your service representative rature display The yello...

Page 12: ... Set temperature to less cold Door not properly closed Close correctly Escessive door opening Avoid frequent opening 2 Water in the lower part Drain blocked Clean duct G Fig 9 of the Refrigerator 3 Water in the vegetable box Wet vegetables have been This is normal introduced 4 The outside of the cabinet High humidity level This is normal It does not steams up in the room affect the performance of ...

Page 13: ...cted cooling gas may produce a burbling sound while running through the tubes 2 Compressor May cause zumbing noises and or slight bumping 3 Insulation The material used has a tendency to increase noi ses but it does insulate perfectly and is of low energy consumption ...

Page 14: ...section entitled If the appliance does not perform correctly includes suggestions for what should be checked before a serviceman is called If after the above check there is still a fault call your nea rest Service Centre Asistencia Tecnica Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance This information can be found on the data plate inside the cabinet Guarantee According to...

Page 15: ...URE RISING TIME H 15 15 Tecnical Features DIMENSIONS WITH DOORS CLOSED DIMENSIONS WITH DOORS OPEN This appliance complies with the following CEE Directives 73 23 CEE of 19 02 73 low voltage directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 CEE del 03 05 89 electromagnetic compatibility directive and subsequent modifications DATA IN AGREEMENT WITH UNE REQUIREMENTS 595 595 610 1 175 600 A 90 ...

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