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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
GB
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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After installation, make sure that the appliance is not
standing on the power supply cable.
•
Do not store glass containers with liquids in the appliance
since they may burst.
•
Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking
them out of the appliance since they may cause cold burns.
•
Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from
the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.
•
Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct
sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing
power consumption.
•
Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
•
Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor
strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its
size and use.
•
Install the appliance in a dry and well-ventilated place.
The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient
temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated
on the data plate located at the rear of the product:
The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long
period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.
•
If the appliance is left empty for short periods, it is
preferable not to switch it off.
•
Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the
appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
•
Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the
defrosting process.
•
Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless
such appliances are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer.
•
This appliance is not designed for use by young children or
the infirm.
•
To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the
appliance.
•
The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized
person.
•
Do not use extension leads or adapters.
•
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the
mains by unplugging it or by means of a two-pole switch
fitted upline of the socket.
•
Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data
plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.
•
Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs
(if provided).
•
Restrict the number of times you open the lid.
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice
on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.
•
Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
•
Remove the packs of food from the appliance and wrap
them close together in newspaper and store in a very cool
place or thermally insulated bag.
•
Leave the appliance lid open.
•
Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending
on model).
•
Remove the external defrost
water drain plug (depending on
model) and reposition it as
shown in the figure.
•
Place a bowl beneath the
drainage channel to collect the
residual water. If available, use
the divider.
•
Speed up defrosting by using a
spatula to detach the ice from
the appliance walls.
•
Remove the ice from the bottom
of the appliance.
•
In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance
interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal
instruments for removing the ice.
•
Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior
artificially.
•
Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.
•
On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
•
Remove the ice from the upper edge (see the
Troubleshooting Guide).
•
Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened
with warm water and/or mild detergent.
•
Clean the side motor cooling grille (depending on model).
•
Remove dust from the condenser on the rear of the
appliance.
Before carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance.
Do not use abrasive products, scourers or
stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to
clean the appliance.
To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.
CHANGING THE LID
LIGHT BULB
(IF PROVIDED)
•
Disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply.
•
Remove the diffuser by
following the sequence of steps
shown in the figure.
•
Unscrew the light bulb and
replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and
voltage.
•
Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1.The red LED (if provided) remains alight.
•
Is there a power failure?
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Is defrosting in progress?
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Is the appliance lid properly closed?
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Is the appliance positioned near a heat source?
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
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Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?
2.The appliance is too noisy.
•
Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?
•
Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects
that may cause vibrations?
•
Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?
Note:
Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the
compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.
3.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is
not working.
•
Is there a power failure?
•
Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
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Is the electric cable intact?
4.The green LED (if provided) is off and the appliance is
working.
•
The green LED is not working. Contact the After Sales
Service for a replacement.
5.The compressor runs continuously.
•
Have hot foods been put in the appliance?
•
Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?
•
Is the appliance positioned in a very warm room or near
heat sources?
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
•
Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been
pressed by mistake?
6.Too much ice on the upper edge.
•
Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?
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Is the appliance lid properly closed?
•
Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter
“Installation”)
•
Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See chapter
“Installation”)
7.Condensation forms on the external walls of the
appliance
•
It is normal for condensation to form under certain
atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the
appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room.
The performance of the appliance is in no way affected.
8.The layer of ice on the internal walls of the appliance
is not uniform.
•
This phenomenon is quite normal.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1.Packing
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with
the recycling symbol. Follow local regulations for scrapping.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts,
etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
2.Scrapping
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material .
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you can
help prevent potential damaging consequences for the
environment and human health.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying
documents, indicates that this appliance should not be
treated as household waste, but must taken instead to a
suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off
the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that
children cannot easily climb inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the
appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it
unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially
dangerous for children. For more detailed information about
treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your competent local authority, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a)
or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact.
Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable.
Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines
are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
•
This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured
in conformity with European Directive 90/128/EEC,
02/72/EEC and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
•
Thisappliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in
compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
•
The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved
earth connection.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1.
See if you can solve the problem yourself.
2.
Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has
been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from
the power supply and wait for about an hour before
switching on again.
3.
If the problem persists after this course of action, contact
After-Sales Service.
Specify:
•
the nature of the fault,
•
the model,
•
the service number (the number after the word SERVICE
on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance)
•
your full address,
•
your telephone number and area code.
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