USER INSTRUCTIONS
Use
• This appliance must be used exclusively for the purpose for
which it has been designed, namely for the refrigeration or
preservation of food. Any other use is to be considered improper.
• To get the best use of the appliance, observe the following
indications:
- avoid placing hot foods or liquids in the appliance,
- make sure all foods are covered or wrapped,
- leave enough space between the grids and the sides of the
appliance in order to ensure correct air circulation,
- do not leave the doors open for long periods whilst placing items
in or removing items from the appliance.
REFRIGERATOR MODELS (fig.1A)
Control panel
A - Thermometer
B - On/Off switch
C - Defrost indicator lamp
D - Temperature setting thermostat
Switching on
• Switch on the safety switch upline of the appliance.
• Press button "B" on the control panel. The incorporated indicator
lamp lights up to indicate that the appliance is powered up.
• Set thermostat "D" to the desired temperature, according to the
following:
"MIN" setting
=
"MAX" setting
=
When the appliance is working, the thermometer "A" indicates the
internal cell temperature.
• When the set temperature has been reached, the thermostat
will disconnect the compressor unit and reconnect when necessary
so as to maintain an almost constant temperature.
DEFROSTING
The appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost function.
Indicator lamp "C" lights up when an automatic defrost cycle is in
progress. The defrost water is collected in a basin under the
appliance.
REFRIGERATOR MODELS (fig.1B)
Freezer models
A - Thermometer and electronic control
B - On/Off switch
Switching on (fig.1B)
• Switch on the safety switch upline of the appliance.
• Press button "B" on the control panel. The incorporated indicator
lamp lights up to indicate that the appliance is powered up.
• The thermostat is factory set to a working temperature of -22°C
to guarantee an average cell temperature of -20°C.
The working temperature can be changed:
to increase the temperature,
set
set
to lower the temperature.
When the appliance is working, the thermometer "A" indicates the
internal cell temperature.
• When the set temperature has been reached, the thermostat
will disconnect the compressor unit and reconnect when necessary
so as to maintain an almost constant temperature.
DEFROSTING
The appliance is equipped with an automatic defrost function.
+10 °C
-2 °C
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations,
disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.
Cleaning the appliance internally
• Before using the appliance clean all internal parts and the
accessories with warm water and neutral soap then rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Do not use abrasive cleaning powders or detergents.
Periodic cleaning
• Clean stainless steel parts using a cloth and warm water and
neutral soap, then rinse thoroughly and dry well. When cleaning
these surfaces never use detergents containing abrasive or
corrosive substances, common wire wool, wire brushes, scrapers
or other such implements.
• Painted parts should be cleaned using silicon wax.
• The condenser fins of the refrigeration unit must be cleaned at
least once every six months, using a brush or a vacuum cleaner
(fig.2).
• Avoid using sharp implements whilst cleaning the evaporator
and condenser.
• Empty the defrost basin, located under the appliance, every
day.
Attention: Do not wash the appliance with water jets.
Prolonged disuse
If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period, take the
following precautions :
- remove the plug from the socket;
- remove all food from the cell and clean the interior and the
accessories;
- leave the doors open to allow the air to circulate inside, so
preventing the formation of unpleasant odours;
- briskly rub a cloth soaked in vaseline oil over all the stainless
steel surfaces so that it forms a protective film;
- air the premises regularly.
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