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Disposal
• Observe local environmental standards when disposing
packaging material for recycling purposes.
• The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal
unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must
be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the
impact on human health and the environment. The crossed
out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of
your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it
must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.
Respecting and conserving the
environment
• Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated room.
Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and do not
place it near heat sources.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
opening the door too frequently in order to conserve energy.
• Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor will work
continuously.
• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator. The
internal temperature will increase and force the compressor
to work harder and will consume more energy.
• Defrost the appliance if ice forms (
see Maintenance
). A thick
layer of ice makes cold transference to food products more
difficult and results in increased energy consumption.
• Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure
they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping
(
see Maintenance
).
Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (
see
Assistance
), check for a solution from the following list.
The green GREEN indicator light does not illuminate.
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical
socket, or not far enough to make contact, or there is
no power in the house.
The RED indicator light remains illuminated constantly.
• The door is not closed properly or has been open
continuously.
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct
position.
The motor runs continuously.
.
• The door is not closed properly or is continuously
opened.
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.
• The thickness of the frost exceeds 2-3 mm (
see
Maintenance
).
The appliance makes a lot of noise.
• The appliance has not been installed on a level
surface (
see Installation
)
.
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets
that vibrate and make noise.
• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even
when the compressor is off. This is not a defect, it is
normal.
The RED indicator light is illuminated for brief periods of time
• A large amount of non-frozen food has been placed
inside, causing the temperature inside the freezer to rise
temporarily. As this is a short-term situation, it does not
adversely affect the storage conditions of food that has
already been frozen.
• The door has been left open for a long time (when placing
food inside or taking it out). In this case, the illumination of
this light is not an indicator of any freezer fault/problem.