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CONTENTS
Warnings
26
Use
27
Cleaning the interior
27
Operation
27
Temperature regulation
27
Fresh food refrigeration
28
Freezing fresh food
28
Storage of frozen food
28
Thawing
28
Ice-cube production
28
Air circulation
29
Movable shelves
29
Positioning the door shelves
29
Hints
30
Hints for refrigeration
30
Hints for freezing
30
Hints for storage of frozen food
30
Maintenance
30
Periodic cleaning
30
Periods of no operation
30
Interior light
31
Defrosting
31
Customer service and spare parts
32
Installation
33
Location
33
Rear spacers
33
Electrical connection
33
Door reversal
34
USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with luke-
warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:
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room temperature;
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how often the door is opened;
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the quantity of food stored;
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location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
Important
If the ambient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set
to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could
damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit
or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be
discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear
near the heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol
are recyclable.
Operation
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat
knob, clockwise, beyond the ÇOÈ (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position ÇOÈ.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
¥ If the appliance has been transported horizontally,
it is possible that the oil contained in the
compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is
advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
