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Refrigerator Compartment
A. Fan and antibacterial and anti-odour filter (depending
on the model)
B. Thermostat unit with light
C. Shelves
D. Crisper cover
E. Crisper(s)
F. Rating plate (located at side of crisper)
M. Dairy compartment
N. Door trays
O. Bottle holder (if provided)
P . Bottle shelf
Least cold zone
Intermediate zone
Coldest zone
Fruit & vegetable zone
Freezer Compartment
G. Top drawer or door (frozen and deep-frozen food
storage zone)
H. Middle drawer (frozen and deep frozen food storage
zone)
I. Bottom drawer (freezing zone)
L. Ice cube tray (if provided)
Note: All shelves, door trays and racks are removable.
The ideal food storage temperatures are already factory-
set
Read the instructions carefully before using the
appliance.
Features, technical data and images may vary
according to the model.
Freezing fresh food
Place the fresh food to be frozen inside the freezer compartment.
To freeze the quantity of food indicated on the rating plate, place the
food in the bottom drawer, making sure it is not touching any already
frozen food, and turn the thermostat knob half a setting to a lower
value (e.g. from 4 to 3.5).
Freezing will be complete after 24 hours: turn the thermostat knob
back to setting used before freezing.
The fan is preset as DEACTIVATED.
It is advisable to activate the fan, by pressing the button on the base (as
shown in the figure), when the ambient air temperature goes above 27
÷ 28°C or if there are drops of water on the glass shelves or in case of
high humidity.
To optimise energy consumption it is advisable
to deactivate the fan (as shown in the figure).
Problem
The appliance doesn't work. There may be an appliance power supply problem.
The inside light doesn't work. The lamp may need replacing.
The temperature inside the compartments isn't low
There could be various causes (see the column "Cure").
enough.
Water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. The defrost water drain is obstructed.
The front edge of the refrigerator is hot at the door
This is not a problem. It is a design feature to prevent condensation from forming.
seal.
Note: Gurgling and hissing noises, caused by the refrigeration system, are normal.
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Refrigerator and freezer compartment temperature
This Fridge/Freezer is switched on by operating the thermostat unit
inside the refrigerator compartment.
The temperature of both compartments is adjusted by turning the
thermostat knob.
Thermostat to 1/2 : minimum refrigeration
Thermostat from 3-5 : medium refrigeration
Thermostat to 6/7 : maximum refrigeration
Thermostat to • : refrigeration and light are switched off.
Turning the thermostat knob to
•
Cure
Make sure:
• there is not a power failure
• the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct
position (on)
• the household electrical system protection devices function
• the power cable is not broken.
• the thermostat knob is not turned to " • "
Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, check the lamp and replace it with a new one if
necessary (see the section "Replacing the lamp or LED").
Make sure:
• the doors are properly closed
• the appliance is not installed near a heat source
• the temperature set is appropriate
• the circulation of air through the ventilation grilles at the bottom of the appliance is not obstructed.
Clean the defrost water drain hole (see the section "Appliance maintenance and cleaning")
No cure is necessary.
GB
switches off the entire product.
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