INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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After installation, make sure that the appliance is not
standing on the power supply cable.
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Do not store glass containers with liquids in the
since they may burst.
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Do not eat ice cubes or ice lo
them out of the appliance since they may cause cold burns.
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Before servicing or cleathe appliance, unplug it from
the mains or disconnect the elec
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Do not install the applia places exposed to direct
sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing
power consumption.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours
and liquids in the v
fumes can create a fire hazard or exp
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Install the appliance
strong enough to take its weight and in an area s
size and use.
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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
appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long period
at a temperature above or below
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If the appliance is left empty fo
preferable not to swi
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Be careful not to damage th
appliance (e.g. parquet flooring).
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Do not use mechani
those recommended by the manufactu
defrosting process.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless
such appliances are specifically recommended by th
manufacturer.
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This appliance is not designed for use by young children or
the infirm without supervision.
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To avoid the risk o being trapped and therefore
suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the
appliance.
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The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized
person.
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Do not use extension leads or adapters.
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Electrical disconnection must be possible either by
unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole
switch located upline from the socket.
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Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data
plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.
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Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs
(if provided).
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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.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
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Remove the packs of food the applia
close together in newspaper and store in
thermally insulated bag.
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Leave the appliance l
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Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending
on model).
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Remove the external defrost
water drain plug (depending on
model) and reposition it as
shown in the figure.
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Place a bowl beneath the
drainage channel to collect the
residual water. If avai
the divider.
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Speed up defrosting by using a
spatula to detach
the appliance walls.
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Remove the ice from the bottom
of the appliance.
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In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance
interior, do not use pointed
instruments for re
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Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior
artificially.
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Dry the interior of the appliance thoroughly.
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On completion of the defrosting, refit the plug.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Remove the ice from th
Troubleshooting Guide).
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Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened
with warm water and/or mild detergent.
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Clean the side motor cooling grille (depending on model).
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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.
Tfrom your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year
CHANGING THE LID
LIGHT BULB
(IF PROVIDED)
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Disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply.
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Remove the diffuser by
following th
shown in the figure.
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Unscrew the light bulb and
replace it with an iden
voltage.
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Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1.
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Is there a power failure?
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Is a defrosting operation in progress?
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Is the appliance lid properly closed?
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Is the appliance placed near a heat sour
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
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Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?
2.
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Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?
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Is the appliance in contact with oth
that may cause vibrations?
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Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance?
Note:
Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the
compressor cuts out are per
3.is off and the appl
not working.
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Is there a power fai
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Is the plug properly i
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Is the electric cable intact?
4.is off and the appl
working.
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The green LED is not working. Contact the After Sales
Service for a replacement.
5.
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Have hot foods been put in the appliance?
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Has the appliance l
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Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or
sources?
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Is the thermostat setting correct?
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Has the fast freeze function (depending on model) been
pressed by mistake?
6.
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Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?
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Is the appliance lid properly closed?
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Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See chapter
“Installation”)
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Have the 4 prote
“Installation”)
7. the external
appliance.
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It is normal for condensation to form under certain
atmospheric conditions (humidi
appliance is located in
The performance o
8.rnal walls of the appliance
is not uniform.
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This phenomenon is quite normal.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1.
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with
the recycling symbol
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts,
etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
2.
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material .
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and El
(WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appl
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable 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
children cannot easib inside the appliance.
Disposal must be carried out in acc
environmental regulawaste disposal. Deliv
appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it
unattended even for a few days, since it is
potentiallydangerous for chi
information about treatment, recover
product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a)
or HFCs (replaced with R600a).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
Isobutane is a natural gasth low environmental impact.
Caution is requir
Therefore, it is essen
are not damaged.
Declaration of conformity
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This appliance is designed to store f
manufactured in conformity with European Directiv
90/128/EEC, 02/72/EEC and Regulation (EC)
No. 1935/2004
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Thisappliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in
compliance with:
- the safety objectives of the Low V
73/23/EEC;
- the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.
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The electrical safety of the appliance can only be
guaranteed if the product is connected
earth connection.
AFTER-SALES SERVIC
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1.
See if you can solve the problem yourself.
2.
Switch the appliance on a
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 Serv
Specify:
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the nature of the fault,
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the model,
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the service numbe
on the rating plate on the rear of the applian
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your full address,
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your telephone number and area code.
