Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket�
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects�
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance�
Use a plastic scraper�
1 )
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted
water� If necessary, clean the drain� If the drain is blocked,
water will collect in the bottom of the appliance�
2 )
1) If there is a freezer compartment�
2) If there is a fresh-food storage compartment�
Installation
Important!
For electrical connection carefully follow the
instructions given in specific paragraphs�
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it�
Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged� Report possible
damages immediately to the place you bought it� In that case
retain packing�
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor�
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating� To achieve sufficient
ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation�
• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be
against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts
(compressor, con-denser) to prevent possible burn�
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers�
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• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation
of the appliance�
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person�
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center,
and only genuine spare parts must be used�
Energy saving
• Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
• Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
• Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
• If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
• Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
• Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time;
• Don’t set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
• Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get
larger storage volume and lower energy consumption�
Environment protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage
the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation
materials� The appliance shall not be discarded together with the
urban refuse and rubbish� The insulation foam contains
flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to
the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities�
Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger�
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