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Refrigerator / User Manual
Preparation
4.3 Initial use
Before using the product, make sure that all
preparations have been made in accordance
with the instructions given in the "Important
instructions regarding safety and environment" and
"Installation" chapters.
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Clean the interior of the refrigerator as
recommended in the “Maintenance and
cleaning” section. Before you start the
refrigerator, make sure that the interior is dry.
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Plug the refrigerator in a grounded socket. The
interior illumination is lit when the door of the
refrigerator is opened.
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Operate the refrigerator for 6 hours without
placing any food in it and do not open its door
unless it is necessary.
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starts up. The liquids and gases sealed
within the refrigeration system may also
give rise to noise, even if the compressor is
not running and this is quite normal.
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Front edges of the refrigerator may
feel warm. This is normal. These areas
are designed to be warm to avoid
condensation.
4.4 Hints and Tips
Hints for energy saving
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configuration with the drawers in the bottom part
of the appliance and shelves evenly distributed.
Position of the door bins does not affect energy
consumption.
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longer than necessary.
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unless it is required by the characteristics of the
food.
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temperature control is set to low temperature and
the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may
run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on
the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature
control toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.
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ventilation grilles or holes.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
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Good temperature setting that ensures
preservation of fresh food is a temperature less
than or equal to +4°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the appliance
may lead to shorter shelf life of food.
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freshness and aroma.
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for food, to avoid flavours or odours in the
compartment.
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cooked and raw food, cover the cooked food and
separate it from the raw one.
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fridge.
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sure it has cooled down at room temperature
before inserting it.
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should always be placed behind the old one.
Hints for food refrigeration
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place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer. Store meat for at most 1 -2 days.
