AEG RMB952E6VU User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Fridge Freezer
RMB952E6VU

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4
3. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................10
5. OPERATION.......................................................................................................11
6. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 13
7. HINTS AND TIPS................................................................................................15
8. CARE AND CLEANING...................................................................................... 18
9. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................18
10. NOISES.............................................................................................................22
11. TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................... 22
12. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES........................................................ 22
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................22
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
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of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload the appliance provided that they have
been properly instructed.
•This appliance may be used by persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities provided that they
have been properly instructed.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for storing food and baverages only.
•This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
•To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
–do not open the door for long periods;
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–clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems;
–store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
•WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
•WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it
off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to
prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
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supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has
been thawed.
• Follow the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
• Wrap the food in any food contact
material before putting it in the freezer
compartment.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
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• This product contains one or more
light sources of energy efficiency
class G.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be
available for 7 years after the model
has been discontinued: thermostats,
temperature sensors, printed circuit
boards, light sources, door handles,
door hinges, trays and baskets.
Please note that some of these spare
parts are only available to
professional repairers, and that not all
spare parts are relevant for all
models.
• Door gaskets will be available for 10
years after the model has been
discontinued.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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3.1 Dimensions
H1
H2
D2
50 mm50 mm
50 mm
W2
D1
W1
D3
W3
Overall dimensions ¹
H1 mm 1900
W1 mm 905
D1 mm 673
¹ the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle
Space required in use ²
H2 mm 1950
W2 mm 1005
D2 mm 723
² the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of
the cooling air
Overall space required in use ³
H2 mm 1950
W3 mm 1515
D3 mm 1112
³ the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of
the cooling air, plus the space necessary
to allow door opening to the minimum
angle permitting removal of all internal
equipment
3.2 Location
This appliance is not intended to be used
as a built-in appliance.
In case of different installation from
freestanding respecting space required
in use dimensions, the appliance will
function correctly but energy
consumption might increase slightly.
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To ensure appliance's best functionality,
you should not install the appliance in the
nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place
with direct sunlight. Make sure that air
can circulate freely around the back of
the cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated indoor position.
To ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an
overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet
shall be maintained. Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned
below overhanging wall units. One or
more adjustable feet at the base of the
cabinet ensure that the appliance stands
level.
CAUTION!
If you position the appliance
against the wall, use back
spacers provided or keep
the minimum distance
indicated in the installation
instructions.
CAUTION!
If you install the appliance
next to a wall, refer to the
installation instructions to
understand the minimum
distance between the wall
and the side of the appliance
where door hinges are to
provide enough space to
open the door when the
internal equipment is
removed (e.g. when
cleaning).
This appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C.
The correct operation of the
appliance can only be
guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance
from the mains power
supply. The plug must
therefore be easily
accessible after installation.
3.3 Electrical Connection
CAUTION!
Any electrical work required
to install this appliance
should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING!
This appliance must be
earthed.
The manufacturer declines
any liability should these
safety measures not be
observed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
A B
C
D
E
•A - green and yellow: Earth
•C - brown: Live
•D - blue: Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
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correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
1. Connect the wire coloured green and
yellow to the terminal marked either
with the letter “E“ or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter
“N“ or coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to
the terminal either marked with the
“L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of
wire is present and the cord clamp
(E) is secure over the outer sheath.
Make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated
on the appliance rating plate.
5. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
fuse (B). In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used.
WARNING!
A cut off plug inserted into a
13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that it is disposed of
safely.
3.4 Levelling
When placing the appliance make sure
that it stands level. This can be achieved
by two adjustable feet at the bottom in
front.
3.5 Adjusting the door
If tops of the appliance upper doors are
not in line:
1. Make sure the appliance stands
level. Refer to the "Levelling" section.
2. Lift lower door slightly and insert a C
washer between bottom door and
middle hinge.
CAUTION!
Avoid fingers injury, use
a clip to insert the
washer.
Find spare C washers in
accessory bag.
CAUTION!
Keep C washers away
from children. Hazard of
swallowing.
3.6 Door reversibility
Reversing the door swing is not possible.
3.7 Rubber blocks
Every door contains one rubber block to
reduce closing impact.
If the rubber block is not in the place,
insert it as presented on the picture
below.
Find spare rubber blocks in
accessory bag.
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CAUTION!
Keep rubber blocks away
from children. Hazard of
swallowing.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Product overview
1
3
4
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
1LED light
2Refrigerator compartment
3Chill Zone 0 degree drawer
4MultiSwitch+ compartment
5Feet
6Freezer compartment
7Fresh Zone drawer
8Extra Zone drawer
9Refrigerator shelf
10 Door balcony
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5. OPERATION
5.1 Control Panel
MULTISWITCH+
1
2
3
4
5
6
1Temperature indicator
2Fridge temperature regulation key
3MultiSwitch+ temperature regulation
key
4Freezer temperature regulation key
5Mode key
6Child Lock key
5.2 Switching on and off
To switch on the appliance, insert the
plug into the wall socket.
When the appliance is
switched on for the first time,
the interior light may turn on
after a one-minute delay due
to opening tests.
To switch off the appliance, unplug it.
5.3 Temperature regulation
The temperature can be set between:
• 2°C and 8°C for the fridge
compartment,
• -14°C and -22°C for the freezer
compartment,
• 5°C and -3°C for the MultiSwitch+
compartment.
To set the temperature for any of the
above compartments, press the
corresponding compartment key
repeatedly until you reach the desired
temperature. The temperature indicator
flashes for 5 seconds after the selection.
You may turn the fridge compartment off
by repeatedly pressing the
corresponding compartment key until you
reach “- -”. The temperature indicator
flashes for 5 seconds after the selection.
This indicates the compartment will stop
refrigerating.
Choose the setting keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the appliance
depends on:
• room temperature,
• frequency of opening the door,
• quantity of food stored,
• appliance location.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable one.
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5.4 Super Freezing function
The Super Freezing function is used to
perform pre-freezing and fast freezing in
sequence of freezer compartment. It
accelerates the freezing of fresh food
and, at the same time, protects
foodstuffs already stored from
undesirable warming.
To freeze fresh food activate
the Super Freezing function
at least 24 hours before
placing the food to complete
pre-freezing.
To activate this function, press the Mode
key repeatedly until you reach the Super
Freezing setting. The Super Freezing
indicator flashes for 5 seconds and stays
illuminated after the selection.
When the function is active:
• The set temperature of the freezer
compartment is -25°C.
• The temperatures of fridge
compartment and MultiSwitch+
compartment may be adjusted with
the corresponding keys.
This function stops automatically after 50
hours.
To deactivate the Super Freezing
function before its automatic end, press
the Mode key and select a different
mode.
5.5 Holiday mode
This mode allows you to keep the fridge
compartment empty during a long
holiday period reducing the formation of
bad odours while the freezer
compartment can work normally.
To activate this mode, press the Mode
key repeatedly until you reach the
Holiday setting. The Holiday mode
indicator flashes for 5 seconds and stays
illuminated after the selection.
During this mode:
• The set temperature of the fridge
compartment is 17°C.
• The temperature of the freezer
compartment and MultiSwitch+
compartment may be adjusted with
the corresponding keys.
To deactivate the Holiday mode, press
the Mode key and select a different
mode.
5.6 ECO mode
The ECO mode ensures good food
preservation with minimal energy
consumption. This is the best setting
during periods of non-operation.
To activate this mode, press the Mode
key repeatedly until you reach the ECO
mode setting. The ECO mode indicator
flashes for 5 seconds and stays
illuminated after the selection.
During this mode:
• The set temperature of the fridge
compartment is 6°C.
• The set temperature of the freezer
compartment is -16°C.
• The temperature of the MultiSwitch+
compartment may be adjusted with
the corresponding key.
To deactivate the ECO mode, press the
Mode key and select a different mode.
5.7 Child Lock function
The Child Lock function locks the keys
from unintentional operation.
Press and hold the Child Lock key for 3
seconds to lock or unlock the Control
Panel. The appliance beeps to confirm
the setting.
The Child Lock function
activates automatically after
20 seconds of no operation.
WARNING!
The Child Lock function
deactivates if electricity is
interrupted or the appliance
is unplugged.
5.8 Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for
approximately 1 minute, the sound is on.
The alarm stops after closing the door.
The sound switches off
automatically after around
10 minutes to avoid
disturbing.
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5.9 High temperature alarm
The high temperature alarm is triggered
after the freezer compartment reaches
temperature higher than -6°C.
During the alarm:
• display shows "ht" (high temperature),
• freezer compartment indicator
flashes,
• acoustic alarm beeps.
To turn off the alarm:
1. Check whether the freezer doors are
open. If yes, close them properly.
Refer to the "Closing the door"
section.
2. Make sure food products inside the
freezer are not spoiled or thawed. If
yes, refer to the "Thawing" section.
3. Lower the temperature manually
using the correspondent temperature
regulation key. The normal display is
restored after the freezer
compartment reaches a temperature
lower than -10°C.
4. If the freezer cooled automatically,
open and close the doors to restore
the normal display. Check if food
products inside are not spoiled or
thawed.
6. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Removing and installing
the door shelf
To remove the door shelf:
1. Hold the left side of the shelf.
2. Lift the right side of the shelf until it
comes free from the fastener.
3. Lift the left side of the shelf and
remove it.
To put the shelf back in:
1. Place the shelf flat on the door.
2. Push two sides of the shelf
downwards at the same time so that
the shelf fits both fasteners.
6.2 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator compartment
are equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
To ensure correct air
circulation, do not move the
glass shelf above the
vegetable drawer.
6.3 Extra Zone
There is the Extra Zone drawer for better
accessibility and visibility, so you can
organize your fridge at best, avoiding
mixing of food. The Extra Zone is located
above the Fresh Zone and Chill Zone 0
degree drawers.
6.4 Fresh Zone
The Fresh Zone drawer protects the
nutrients, taste, texture, colour and
weight of fruits and vegetables so you
can enjoy quality food for longer and
throw away less. The Fresh Zone is
located below the Extra Zone and next to
the Chill Zone 0 degree drawer.
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6.5 Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device
with slits, adjustable by means of a
sliding lever, which makes it possible to
regulate the humidity in the vegetable
drawer.
Do not place any food
products on the humidity
control device.
The position of the humidity control
depends on the type and amounts of fruit
and vegetables:
• Slits on MIN: recommended for small
amounts of fruit and vegetables. In
this setting, the natural moisture
content in fruit and vegetables is
preserved longer.
• Slits on MAX: recommended for large
amounts of fruit and vegetables. In
this setting, more air circulation
results in a lower humidity.
6.6 Chill Zone 0 degree
drawer
The Chill Zone 0 degree drawer marked
with , is suitable for the storage
of a variety of fresh food (like fish, meat,
seafood, lightly pickled food etc.) as it
preserves its high nutritional values,
taste, texture and weight. The sealed
compartment assures an environment
independent from the rest of the fridge.
The Chill Zone 0 degree drawer is
located in the bottom part of the
refrigerator, next to the Fresh Zone and
directly under the Extra Zone.
To remove the drawer:
1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2. Once you reach the end of runners,
lift slightly the front of the drawer and
detach it from the appliance.
To put the drawer back into
its initial position, follow the
above steps in reverse
order.
6.7 MultiSwitch+
The appliance comes with the
MultiSwitch+ marked with
, a specialized
compartment that may be used either as
a chilling or refrigerating compartment,
depending on your actual needs.
To set a temperature between 5°C and
-3°C, press repeatedly the corresponding
compartment key until you reach the
desired temperature. The temperature
indicator flashes for 5 seconds after the
selection.
• Set the 4°C to use the MultiSwitch+
as a fridge fresh food compartment.
• Set the -18°C to use the MultiSwitch+
as a freezer 4 star compartment.
Other temperature settings are
considered as incorrect use of the
appliance and they do not guarantee the
proper preservation of food.
You may turn the MultiSwitch+ off by
pressing repeatedly the corresponding
compartment key until you reach "- -".
The temperature indicator flashes for 5
seconds after the selection. This
indicates the MultiSwitch+ stops
refrigerating.
After switching off, the
MultiSwitch+ compartment
obtains the ambient
temperature.
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6.8 Removing and installing
the freezer drawers
To remove a drawer from the freezer
compartment:
1. Open the freezer door completely.
2. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
3. Lift slightly the front of the drawer
and detach it from the appliance.
To put the drawer back into
its initial position, follow the
above steps in reverse
order.
6.9 Fan
The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of food and keeps a more
uniform temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed.
Do not block the air inlet and
outlet openings when storing
food, otherwise air
circulation provided by the
fan will be impaired.
6.10 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Super
Freezing function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen without adding other fresh food
during 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate (a label located inside the
appliance).
6.11 Storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first
time or after a period out of use, before
putting the products in the compartment
let the appliance run at least 3 hours with
the Super Freezing function switched on.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm
from the door.
CAUTION!
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer than the value shown
on rating plate under "rising
time", the defrosted food
must be consumed quickly
or cooked immediately then
cooled and then re-frozen.
6.12 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being used, can be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
7. HINTS AND TIPS
7.1 Hints for energy saving
• Freezer: The internal configuration of
the appliance is the one that ensures
the most efficient use of energy.
• Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is
ensured in the configuration with the
drawers in the bottom part of the
appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than necessary.
• Freezer: The colder the temperature
setting, the higher the energy
consumption.
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• Fridge: Do not set too high
temperature to save energy unless it
is required by the characteristics of
the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice
formation on the evaporator. In this
case, set the temperature control
toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save
energy this way.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not
cover the ventilation grilles or holes.
• Make sure that food products inside
the appliance allow air circulation
through dedicated holes in the rear
interior of the appliance.
7.2 Hints for freezing
• Activate Super Freezing function at
least 24 hours before placing the food
inside the freezer compartment.
• Before freezing wrap and seal fresh
food in: aluminium foil, plastic film or
bags, airtight containers with lid.
• For more efficient freezing and
thawing divide food into small
portions.
• It is recommended to put labels and
dates on all your frozen food. This will
help to identify foods and to know
when they should be used before their
deterioration.
• The food should be fresh when being
frozen to preserve good quality.
Especially fruits and vegetables
should be frozen after the harvest to
preserve all of their nutrients.
• Do not freeze bottles or cans with
liquids, in particular drinks containing
carbon dioxide - they may explode
during freezing.
• Do not put hot food in the freezer
compartment. Cool it down at room
temperature before placing it inside
the compartment.
• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place
fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.
Place food at room temperature in the
part of the freezer compartment
where there is no frozen food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.
• Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the
food has defrosted, cook it, cool it
down and then freeze it.
7.3 Hints for storage of
frozen food
• Freezer compartment is the one
marked with .
• Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of frozen food
products is a temperature less than or
equal to -18°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life.
• The whole freezer compartment is
suitable for storage of frozen food
products.
• Leave enough space around the food
to allow air to circulate freely.
• For adequate storage refer to food
packaging label to see the shelf life of
food.
• It is important to wrap the food in such
a way that prevents water, humidity or
condensation from getting inside.
7.4 Shopping tips
After grocery shopping:
• Ensure that the packaging is not
damaged - the food could be
deteriorated. If the package is swollen
or wet, it might have not been stored
in the optimal conditions and
defrosting may have already started.
• To limit the defrosting process buy
frozen goods at the end of your
grocery shopping and transport them
in a thermal and insulated cool bag.
• Place the frozen foods immediately in
the freezer after coming back from the
shop.
• If food has defrosted even partially, do
not re-freeze it. Consume it as soon
as possible.
• Respect the expiry date and the
storage information on the package.
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7.5 Shelf life for freezer compartment
Type of food Shelf life (months)
Bread 3
Fruits (except citrus) 6 - 12
Vegetables 8 - 10
Leftovers without meat 1 - 2
Dairy food:
Butter
Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)
Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)
6 - 9
3 - 4
6
Seafood:
Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel)
Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder)
Shrimps
Shucked clams and mussels
Cooked fish
2 - 3
4 - 6
12
3 - 4
1 - 2
Meat:
Poultry
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Sausage
Ham
Leftovers with meat
9 - 12
6 - 12
4 - 6
6 - 9
1 - 2
1 - 2
2 - 3
7.6 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
• Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of fresh food is
a temperature less than or equal to
+4°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life of food.
• Cover the food with packaging to
preserve its freshness and aroma.
• Always use closed containers for
liquids and for food, to avoid flavours
or odours in the compartment.
• To avoid the cross-contamination
between cooked and raw food, cover
the cooked food and separate it from
the raw one.
• It is recommended to defrost the food
inside the fridge.
• Do not insert hot food inside the
appliance. Make sure it has cooled
down at room temperature before
inserting it.
• To prevent food waste the new stock
of food should always be placed
behind the old one.
7.7 Hints for food
refrigeration
• Fresh food compartment is the one
marked (on the rating plate) with .
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
(eliminate the soil) and place in a
special drawer (vegetable drawer).
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• It is advisable not to keep the exotic
fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas
etc. in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes,
onions, and garlic should not be kept
in the refrigerator.
• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil
or a polythene bag to exclude as
much air as possible.
• Bottles: close them with a cap and
place them on the door bottle shelf, or
(if available) on the bottle rack.
• Always refer to the expiry date of the
products to know how long to keep
them.
8. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
8.2 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8.3 Defrosting of the
appliance
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, next to the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
8.4 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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9.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not op‐
erate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains sock‐
et. Contact a qualified elec‐
trician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not suppor‐
ted properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incorrect‐
ly.
Refer to the "Operation"
chapter.
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is too
high.
Refer to the "Installation"
chapter.
Food products placed in the
appliance were too warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to the "Closing the
door" section.
The Super Freezing function
is switched on.
Refer to the "Super Freezing
function" section.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the "Super Freez‐
ing", or after changing the
temperature.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not level‐
led.
Refer to the installation in‐
structions.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open
the door immediately after
closing.
Wait a few seconds between
closing and re-opening of
the door.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by
mode.
Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Author‐
ized Service Centre.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
There is too much frost and
ice.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to the "Closing the
door" section.
The gasket is deformed or
dirty.
Refer to the "Closing the
door" section.
Food products are not wrap‐
ped properly.
Wrap the food products bet‐
ter.
Temperature is set incorrect‐
ly.
Refer to the "Operation"
chapter.
Appliance is fully loaded and
is set to the lowest tempera‐
ture.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to the "Operation"
chapter.
Temperature set in the appli‐
ance is too low and the am‐
bient temperature is too
high.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to the "Operation"
chapter.
Water flows on the rear plate
of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost melts
on the rear plate.
This is correct. Dry the water
with a soft cloth.
There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
Door was open too frequent‐
ly.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Door was not closed com‐
pletely.
Make sure the door is closed
completely.
Stored food was not wrap‐
ped.
Wrap food in suitable pack‐
aging before storing it in the
appliance.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the evapo‐
rative tray above the com‐
pressor.
Attach the melting water out‐
let to the evaporative tray.
Temperature cannot be set. The Super Freezing function
is switched on.
Switch off the Super Freez‐
ing function manually, or
wait until the function deacti‐
vates automatically to set
the temperature. Refer to the
"Super Freezing function"
section.
The temperature in the appli‐
ance is too low/too high.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
Set a higher/lower tempera‐
ture.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to the "Closing the
door" section.
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