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Damaged gaskets must be replaced as
soon as possible.
Use the freezer compartment only for
storing frozen food, freezing fresh food
and making ice cubes.
Avoid storing unwrapped food in
direct contact with internal surfaces of the
freezer compartments.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in
the insulation foam and it is a
flammable gas.
The most appropriate compartments
of the appliance where specific types of
food are to be stored, taking into account
different temperature distribution in
different compartments in the appliance,
are as follows:
- Freezer compartment:
4 star zone (****) compartment is suitable
for freezing foodstuffs 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, shellfish, 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 significant 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; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has
not been drawn for 5 days.
– Store raw meat and fish 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 off, defrost, clean,
dry, and leave the door open to prevent
mould developing inside the appliance.
INSTALLATION
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 qualified
technician. Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance unless specifically
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 Aftersales Service.
Once installed, packaging waste (plastic,
styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out
of reach of children - risk of suffocation.
The appliance must be disconnected from
the power supply before any installation
operation - risk of electric shock.
During installation, make sure the
appliance does not damage the power
cable - risk of fire or electric shock.
Only activate the appliance when the
installation has been completed.
Be careful not to damage the floors
(e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance.
Install the appliance on a floor 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 resting on the floor, 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 efficient.
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
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