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Use & Care guide
Functional sounds
1 .
A buzz generated by the compressor is normal while the product is working .
2 .
Gurgling and crackles are generated by the passage of the refrigerant gas inside the
cooling circuit, therefore these are normal noises .
3 .
It’s possible to "hear" creaks when the compressor is active and inactive: it is a normal
sound of the product’s structure .
4 .
Check that the balconies on the inside of the refrigerator door, the shelves and the
drawers in the refrigerator compartment are attached and positioned properly, to avoid possible vibrations .
5 .
Don’t place glass containers (bottles, jars, etc .) in direct contact with each other, to avoid vibrations .
6 .
This device is equipped with a compressor that operates at an optimum speed to minimise energy consumption . It may
happen that in certain situations (in summer or if large quantities of food are stored) the compressor increases the speed
and therefore it is more noisy than usual .
Recommendation in case of no use of the appliance
In the event of non-use of the appliance
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, empty it, defrost it (if necessary) and clean it .
Keep the doors slightly ajar to let air circulate inside the compartments . By doing this, you avoid the development of mould
and bad odours .
In the event of an interruption to the power supply
Keep the doors closed so the food stays cold for as long as possible . Do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted . If there
is a prolonged power cut, the black out alarm may also activate (in products with electronics) .
Cleaning and maintenance
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical
power supply .
Never use abrasives . Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids .
Do not use steam cleaners .
The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a
dry cloth .
Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specifically made for
cleaning the inside of the refrigerator .
