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1. Before You Start
Thank you for buying this fridge freezer appliance. We
hope that it provides a stylish and practical solution to
your cooling needs. Please read this manual before
using your new fridge freezer. Please keep this manual
safe and pass it onto any new owner. We hope that this
manual supplies all the information you require. If there
is anything you are unsure of please contact us (see the
Warranty section for Customer Care details).
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WARNING! This appliance must be earthed.
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Please leave the appliance to stand for at least six
hours. This will allow the cooling system to settle
following transportation.
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appliance.
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The freezer compartment is rated at 4 stars.
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This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
Using it for any other purpose could invalidate any
warranty or liability claim.
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Before you plug the appliance into the mains, clean
the inside of the appliance using warm water and
bicarbonate of soda, then dry thoroughly.
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Check that no parts of the appliance are damaged,
especially parts of the cooling system, pipes or
leads. If damage has occurred, DO NOT install the
engineer or contact Customer Care.
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If the accessories inside the appliance have
been disturbed during transit, reposition them in
accordance with the instructions.
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Make sure that the electrical supply to your socket
is correct for this appliance – the required power
information is on the data label of the appliance.
The data label is located inside the appliance (top of
refrigerator compartment).
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Once the appliance is installed, cleaned dry, and has
been allowed to stand following transportation, it is
ready to be plugged in and switched on.
Safety
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WARNING! Use drinking water only with this
appliance.
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WARNING! Keep this appliance clear of any
obstruction.
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DO NOT damage the refrigerant circuit. If it does
become damaged, do not use the appliance.
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WARNING! DO NOT use mechanical devices (such
as hair dryers) to defrost this appliance.
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When replacing old appliances, make sure that
you have disabled any locking mechanisms before
disposal – it may even be best to remove the
appliance door completely to prevent children from
becoming trapped inside the appliance.
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The appliance must be connected to the power
supply safely. Loose connections, broken plugs and
bare wires are a safety hazard. Make sure that all
connections are sound.
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Before undertaking any routine maintenance
or minor repairs, disconnect the appliance from
the electrical supply. This includes cleaning and
changing light bulbs.
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DO NOT touch cold surfaces of the appliance while
it is in use as this will cause hands to stick to them
leading to freezer burns.
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When moving the appliance take care not to damage
the leads, pipes or condenser unit. Should these
engineer.
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frozen. These liquids expand during freezing and
this may lead to the bottles/containers shattering or
exploding.
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Foods that are intended to be defrosted or cooked
their frozen state.
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If food looks or smells strange, do not attempt to eat
it. If in doubt throw it away.
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Never use sharp, metal implements to scrape ice off
the surface of this appliance. Only use implements,
scrapers) and use carefully to avoid damaging the
lining of the appliance.
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The cooling system contains refrigerant and oils,
all of which are harmful to health if leaked. Should
leakage occur, disconnect the appliance and
ventilate the room. Make sure that you do not get
any coolant near to, or in, your eyes.
Contact a service engineer or arrange to have the
appliance removed.
Electrical Safety
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Connections to the mains supply should be in
accordance with local regulations.
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The plug MUST be accessible after the appliance
has been positioned.
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Make sure that the refrigerator does not trap the
electric cable.
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Do not step on the cable.
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Avoid damage to the electric cable when moving the
refrigerator.
Damaged electrical cable
If the electrical cable is damaged or worn, turn off the
refrigerator and consult an authorised agent for replacement.
