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Start-up and use
Starting the appliance
! Before starting the appliance, follow the installation
instructions (see Installation).
!
Before connecting the appliance, clean the compartments and
accessories well with lukewarm water and bicarbonate.
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the red
ALARM and green POWER indicator lights illuminate (the
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob must not be on ).
2. When the red indicator light switches off, turn the TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT knob to a medium position. The freezer is now
ready to be used.
Using the freezer to its full potential
• Use the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob to adjust the temperature.
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We recommend, however, a medium position.
• 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.
• 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 within the freezer (for example: Kg/24h: 4).
• Placing large amounts of fresh food in the freezer may
temporarily increase the temperature inside the appliance (this
is indicated when the WARNING Indicator light illuminates). This
situation, as it is only temporary, does not adversely affect the
storage conditions of food that is already frozen.
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the freezer
compartment, you may remove the bins (except the lowest
bin) and place the food directly onto the evaporator plates.
If the top drawer is not used DO NOT store food beyond the
line embossed in the interior of the freezer cabinet wall. This
indicates the load limit. Food beyond this line will limit the air
circulation and affect the performance of the freezer.
Load limit
indicator
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Do not open the door during freezing.
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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.
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Warning Indicator Light. When this red warning light comes on
for a prolonged period of time, it means that the freezer is not
functioning properly and the temperature is rising too much. (Call
your Service Centre).
This warning light might come on for a brief period when:
a) the door is left open for an extended period of time (when the
freezer is being loaded or unloaded).
In these two cases, the fact that the warning light comes on does
not indicate that the freezer is malfunctioning or there is a defect.
Maintenance and care
Switching the appliance off
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply:
1. set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob on
2. pull the plug out of the socket
Cleaning the appliance
• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber seals may
be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm
water and bicarbonate of soda or neutral soap. Do not use
solvents, abrasive products, bleach or ammonia.
• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm water and
soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry them carefully.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can be
removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum cleaner set
on medium power. The appliance must be switched off and
the plug must be pulled out before cleaning the appliance.
Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which
are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator
and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be
covered or sealed properly.
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended period
of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.
Defrosting the appliance
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Follow the instructions below.
Do not use objects with sharp or pointed edges to defrost the
appliance as these may damage the refrigeration circuit beyond
repair.
If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to defrost
manually:
1. Set the TEMPERATURE CONTROL knob on , which will
switch the refrigerator off.
2. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in another
freezer or in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open until the frost has melted completely. This
can be made easier by placing containers with lukewarm water
in the freezer compartment.
4. Certain appliances are fitted with the DRAIN SYSTEM to lead the
water outside: let the water flow into a container (see diagram).
5. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully before
switching the appliance on again.
6. Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal storage
conditions have been restored, before placing food in the
freezer compartment.
