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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions. Keep them nearby for future
reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself
provide important safety warnings, to be
observed at all times. The manufacturer declines
any liability for failure to observe these safety
instructions, for inappropriate use of the
appliance or incorrect setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8
years) should be kept away from the appliance
unless continuously supervised. Children from 8
years old and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge can use this appliance
only if they are supervised or have been given
instructions on safe use and understand the
hazards involved. Children must not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to
load and unload refrigerating appliances.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external switching
device, such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: sta
kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working
environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels,
motels, bed & breakfast and other residential
environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do
not use the appliance outdoors.
The bulb used inside the appliance is
specically designed for domestic appliances
and is not suitable for general room lighting
within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009).
The appliance is designed for operation in
places where the ambient temperature comes
within the following ranges, according to the
climatic class given on the rating plate. The
appliance may not work properly if it is left for a
long time at a temperature outside the specied
range.
Climatic class ambient temperatures:
SN: From 10°C to 32°C ;
N: From 16°C to 32°C
ST: From 16°C to 38°C ;
T: From 16°C to 43°C
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The
refrigerant circuit contains R600a (HC).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a):
isobutane is a natural gas without
environmental impact, but is ammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit
pipes are not damaged, especially when
emptying the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not damage the appliance
refrigerant circuit pipes.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical, electric or
chemical means other than those recommended
by the Manufacturer to speed up the defrost
process.
WARNING: Do not use or place electrical
devices inside the appliance compartments if
they are not of the type expressly authorised by
the Manufacturer.
WARNING: Ice makers and/or water dispensers
not directly connected to the water supply must
be lled with potable water only.
WARNING: Automatic ice-makers and/or
water dispensers must be connected to a water
supply that delivers potable water only, with
mains water pressure between 0.17 and 0.81 MPa
(1.7 and 8.1bar).
Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans and do not place or use gasoline or
other ammable materials in or near the
appliance.
Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of
the ice packs (provided with some models). Do
not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after
taking them out of the freezer since they may
cause cold burns.
For products designed to use an air lter
inside an accessible fan cover, the lter must
always be in position when the refrigerator is in
function.
Do not store glass containers with liquids in
the freezer compartment since they may break.
Do not obstruct the fan (if included) with food
items.
After placing the food check that the door of
compartments closes properly, especially the
freezer door.
Damaged gaskets must be replaced as soon
as possible.
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Use the refrigerator compartment only for
storing fresh food and the freezer compartment
only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
Do not store unwrapped food in the
refrigerator or freezer compartments to avoid
direct contact with internal surfaces.
Appliances could have special compartments
(Fresh Food Compartment, Zero Degree Box,...).
Unless dierently specied in the specic booklet
of product, they can be removed, maintaining
equivalent performances.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the
insulation foam and it is a ammable gas.
The most appropriate compartments of the
appliance where specic types of food are to be
stored, taking into account dierent temperature
distribution in dierent compartments in the
appliance, are as follows:
- Refrigerator compartment:
1) Upper area of the refrigerator compartment &
door - temperature zone: Store tropical fruit,
cans, drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam
2) Middle area of the refrigerator compartment -
cool zone: Store cheese, milk, dairy food, deli
food, yoghurt
3) Lower area of the refrigerator compartment
- coldest zone: Store cold cuts, desserts, meat
and sh, cheesecake, fresh pasta, sour cream,
pesto/salsa, home-cooked food, pastry cream,
pudding and cream cheese
4) Fruit & vegetable drawer at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment: Store vegetables and
fruits (excluding tropical fruits)
5) Chiller compartment: Only store meat and sh
in the coldest drawer - Freezer compartment:
4 star zone (****) compartment is suitable for
freezing foodstus from ambient temperature
and for storing frozen food as the temperature is
evenly distributed throughout the entire
compartment.
Purchased frozen food has the storage expiration
date stated on the packaging. This date takes
into account the type of food being stored and
therefore this date should be respected. Fresh
food should be stored for the following time
periods: 1-3 months for cheese, shellsh, ice
cream, ham/sausage, milk, fresh liquids; 4 months
for steak or chops (beef, lamb, pork); 6 months
for butter or margarine, poultry (chicken, turkey);
8-12 months for fruits (except citrus), roast meat
(beef, pork, lamb), vegetables. Expiration dates
on the packaging of foods in the 2-star zone
must be respected.
To avoid food contamination, please observe the
following:
– Opening the door for long periods can cause a
signicant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
– Regularly clean surfaces that may come into
contact with food and accessible drainage
systems.
– Clean water tanks if they have not been used
for 48 h; ush the water system connected to a
water supply if water has not been drawn for 5
days.
– Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers
in the refrigerator, so that it does not come into
contact with or drip onto other food.
– Two-star frozen food compartments are
suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or
making ice cream and ice cubes.
– Do not freeze fresh food in one, two or three-
star compartments.
– If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for
long periods, switch o, defrost, clean, dry, and
leave the door open to prevent mould developing
inside the appliance.
INSTALL ATION
The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use
protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of
cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any),
electrical connections and repairs must be
carried out by a qualied technician. Do not
repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specically stated in the user manual. Keep
children away from the installation site. After
unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has
not been damaged during transport. In the event
of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest
After-sales Service. Once installed, packaging
waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be
stored out of reach of children - risk of suocation.
The appliance must be disconnected from the
power supply before any installation operation -
risk of electrical shock.
During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable - risk of re or
electrical shock. Only activate the appliance
when the installation has been completed.
Be careful not to damage the oors (e.g.
parquet) when moving the appliance. Install the
appliance on a oor or support strong enough to
take its weight and in a place suitable for its size
and use. Make sure the appliance is not near a
heat source and that the four feet are stable and
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resting on the oor, adjusting them as required,
and check that the appliance is perfectly level
using a spirit level. Wait at least two hours before
switching the appliance on, to ensure that the
refrigerant circuit is fully ecient.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability,
positioning or xing of the appliance must be
done in accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.
It's forbidden to place the refrigerator in such
way that the metal hose of gas stove, metal gas
or water pipes, or electrical wires are in contact
with the refrigerator back wall (condenser coil).
To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a
space on both sides and above the appliance.
The distance between the rear of the appliance
and the wall behind the appliance should be 50
mm, to avoid access to hot surfaces. A reduction
of this space will increase the Energy consumption
of product.
Please remove the power cord from condenser
hook during installation before connecting
product to power supply.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is
accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket in accordance with the
wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed
in conformity with national electrical safety
standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets
or adapters. The electrical components must not
be accessible to the user after installation. Do not
use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
power cable or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced with an identical one by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard - risk
of electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable
socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is
switched o and disconnected from the power
supply before performing any maintenance
operation. To avoid risk of personal injury use
protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety
shoes (risk of contusion); be sure to handle by
two persons (reduce load); never use steam
cleaning equipment (risk of electric shock). Non-
professional repairs not authorised by the
manufacturer could result in a risk to health and
safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be
held liable. Any defect or damage caused from
non-professional repairs or maintenance will not
be covered by the guarantee, the terms of which
are outlined in the document delivered with the
unit.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as
window sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable
uids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum
products on plastic parts, interior and door liners
or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring
pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be
used as a built-in appliance.
Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance
should be removed before disposal in the landll,
to avoid children or animals getting trapped
inside.
Recommended setting:
• Refrigerator compartment: +4°C or MED
• Freezer compartment: -18°C or -20°C
To optimise freezing speed and get more storage
space, the freezer compartment can be used
without the freezer drawers and the food can be
placed directly on the bottom of the
compartment. The quantity of fresh food that
can be frozen in a specic time period is indicated
on the rating plate.
Load limits are determined by baskets, aps,
drawers, shelves etc. Make sure that these
components can still close easily after loading. To
avoid food waste, please refer to the
recommended setting and storage times found
in the online user manual.
Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back
in the freezer compartment. Do not, under any
circumstances, use sharp or pointed objects to
remove the ice. The model information can be
retrieved using the QR-Code indicated on the
energy label. The label also includes the model
identier that can be used to consult the https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
Policies, standard documentation, ordering
spare parts and additional product information
can be found at this address:
https : / / parts - selfservice . europeanappliances . c
om
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DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
the recycle symbol
therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with
local authority regulations governing waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling
of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority,
the collection service for household waste or the store where you
purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences
for the environment and human health.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying
documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic
waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room far away from any
heat source (eg. radiator, cooker, etc.) and in a place not exposed
directly to the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.
To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions.
Insucient ventilation at the back of the product increases energy
consumption and decreases cooling eciency.
Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy
Consumption.
The internal temperature of the appliance and the Energy
Consumption may be aected also by the ambient temperature, as
. The various parts of the packaging must
The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take
into consideration these factors. Reduce door opening to minimum.
When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator. The low
temperature of the frozen products cools the food in the refrigerator.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the
appliance.
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the
ecient usage of energy. Food should be placed on the shelves in
such way to ensure proper air circulation (food should not touch
each other and distance between food and rear wall should be kept).
You can increase storage capacity of frozen food by removing
baskets and, if present, Stop Frost shelf.
Do not worry about noises coming from the compressor which are
normal operation noises.
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