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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. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the

appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between
the sides and any furniture/side walls.

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

sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

5. In order to maintain the correct distance between the appliance

and the wall behind it, fit the spacers supplied in the installation
kit, following the instructions provided.

Levelling

1. Install the appliance on a level and rigid floor.
2. If the floor is not perfectly horizontal, adjust the refrigerator by

tightening or loosening the front feet.

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

After transportation of the appliance, carefully place it in an upright

position and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the
electricity mains, to make sure it operates as it should.
• Clean the inside of the refrigerator well using warm water and

bicarbonate of soda before placing food inside it.

• 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).

Freezer Compartment

When the product is switched on the freezer compartment is set to
its default value of -18°C. We recommend that the SUPER FREEZE
function is set 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.

Navigating the display

Setting the temperatures:

If the product is switched on, the refrigerator and freezer
compartment displays will indicate the temperature values set at
that moment. To change them, simply press the

and

buttons

corresponding to the compartment for which you wish to change
the set temperature. More specifically, each time the buttons are
pressed, the temperature increases or decreases and the level of
cold generated inside the compartment is adjusted accordingly.
The temperature values that may be selected for the refrigerator
compartment are +8°C, +7°C, +6°C, +5°C, +4°C, +3°C and +2°C,
while the values that may be set for the freezer are -18°C, -19°C, -
20°C, -21°C, -22°C,-23°C, -24°C -25°C,and -26°C. If SUPER
FREEZE functions is activated, Freezer temperature cannot be
modified.

Using the freezer to its full potential

• Adjust the temperature using the display.
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been

defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24
hours).

• 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 SUPER FREEZE function 24 hours before placing the food in
the freezer. After placing the food inside, activate the SUPER
FREEZE function again; it will be deactivated automatically after 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).

If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an extended period

of time, the ideal temperature will not be reached in the freezer
compartment and food preservation will be reduced.

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.

In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer

compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest bin and
the special COOL CARE ZONE bin, which has an
adjustabletemperature) and place the food directly onto 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 switch off the appliance.
2. Pull the plug out of the socket.