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and ready meals.
Noises during operation
The refrigerator and freezer compartments are
cooled by means of a compression system. In
order to maintain the preset temperature inside
the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the
compressor comes into operation in response to
the level of cooling required, and may operate
continuously if necessary. When the compressor
starts up a humming sound will be heard,
tending to drop in volume after a few minutes.
Another normal operating noise of the
appliance is a gurgling due to the coolant
flowing through the pipes in the circuit. This noise
is normal and does not indicate an appliance
malfunction. If it becomes too loud, this may
mean that there are other causes. Checks must
then be made to ensure that:
• The refrigerator is properly levelled on the
floor and does not vibrate when the
compressor is in operation: if this is not the
case, adjust the appliance's feet until it is
level;
• The drawers, shelves and trays on the door
are correctly positioned in their holders: if
they are not, put them in correctly;
• Bottles and containers on the various shelves
are stable and not touching each other:
otherwise, the vibration resulting from
compressor operation could generate
noise;
• Do not place the fridge in such a way that it
is in contact with furniture or other household
appliances.
Heated front surface
There is a front surface heating system inside the
cabinet to limit the formation of condensation
around the door seal.
Turning the appliance off
Whenever the appliance is to remain unused for
long periods, it should be switched off.
1. Unplug the appliance from the wall socket.
2. Empty the compartments.
3. Once the freezer has fully defrosted, dry
any residual accumulated moisture with a
tea towel.
Storage advice
General advice
• Always check the expiry date on the food
packaging.
• The foodstuffs must be stored in closed or
pre-packaged containers and must not be
able to emit or absorb moisture and odours.
• Remove perishable products from the
appliance if you are going away for a long
period.
Refrigerator compartment door
• Keep eggs, butter, cheese etc. in the upper
and central parts.
• Keep drinks, bottles, cans etc. in the lower
part.
Refrigerator compartment
• Keep conserves, wine, biscuits etc. in the
upper part.
• Keep dairy products, ready meals, pastries,
fruit juices, beer etc. in the central part.
• Keep meats, cold cuts etc. in the lower part.
• Keep fresh and tropical fruit, vegetables,
carrots, potatoes, onions, etc. in the fruit and
vegetable drawer.
Freezer compartment
• The type of food, quantity and date of
freezing should be marked on the
container/packaging.
• Use small containers, if possible already
cold.
• The quantity of fresh foods which can be
frozen at the same time is listed on the
nameplate inside the refrigerator
compartment.
• Use suitable freezer bags, tinfoil, cling-film
for use with food, and freezer containers.
• Do not use paper bags, cellophane for non-
food use, shopping bags or pre-used
freezer bags.
• Avoid frozen food coming into contact with
fresh food to be frozen.
• Keep bagged frozen vegetables, ice, ice
cream etc.
Leave the door ajar to ensure that
moisture and stagnant air do not cause
unpleasant odours.