Amica EKSS 364 200 User manual

Refrigerator-freezer / Kühl-Gefriergerät /
Chladnička-mraznička / Chladnička s mrazničkou
/ Réfrigérateur- congélateur / Koel-vrieskast /
Hladnjak-zamrzivač / Hladilnik-zamrzovalnik
EKSS 364 200
IO-REF-1084
(07.2022)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG DE
NOTICE D’UTILISATION FR
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING NL

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EN- Table of contents
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 7
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 12
INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 12
MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM THE HEAT SOURCES 12
MAINS CONNECTION 13
DISCONNECTING THE MAINS 13
CLIMATE RANGE 13
UNPACKING 14
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE 15
CONTROLS 16
APPLIANCE CONTROLS 16
ADJUST TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE APPLIANCE 16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEMPERATURE 16
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 17
STORAGE OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE-FREEZER 17
FREEZING FOOD** 17
USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 19
PRACTICAL EVERYDAY TIPS 19
UNDERSTANDING THE STARS 19
PRACTICAL TIPS 20
FOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR 20
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 21
DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE*** 21
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER** 21
DEFROST THE FREEZER CHAMBER FOLLOWING STEPS:** 22
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 22
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 22
WASHING THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER CHAMBERS MANUALLY**** 22
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE SHELVES***** 22
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE DOOR SHELF***** 22
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 23
REVERSE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT DOOR 25
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING 26
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 27
WARRANTY 27

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DE- Inhaltsverzeichnis
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 29
INBETRIEBNAHME UND BETRIEBSBEDINGUNGEN DES GERÄTES 34
VORBEREITUNG FÜR DEN ERSTEN BERIEB 34
MINDESTABSTÄNDE ZU WÄRMEQUELLEN 34
ELEKTRISCHER ANSCHLUSS 35
GERÄT VOM STROMNETZ TRENNEN 35
KLIMAKLASSE 35
AUSPACKEN 36
ENTSORGUNG VON ALTGERÄTEN 37
STEUERUNG 38
STEUERUNG DES GERÄTES 38
EINSTELLUNG DER TEMPERATUR IM GERÄT 38
WEITERE INFORMATIONEN ZUR TEMPERATUR 38
BEDIENUNG UND FUNKTIONEN 39
AUFBEWAHREN DER LEBENSMITTEL IM KÜHL- UND GEFRIERRAUM 39
TIEFKÜHLUNG DER LEBENSMITTEL** 39
ENERGIESPARENDE NUTZUNG DES PRODUKTS 41
PRAKTISCHE RATSCHLÄGE 41
WAS BEDEUTEN DIE STERNE? 41
ZONEN IM PRODUKT 42
PRODUKTE, DIE NICHT IM PRODUKT AUFBEWAHRT WERDEN SOLLTEN. 42
ABTAUEN, REINIGEN UND PFLEGEN 43
ABTAUEN DES KÜHLRAUMES*** 43
ABTAUEN DES GEFRIERRAUMES** 43
ABTAUENDES GEFRIERRAUMES:** 44
AUTOMATISCHE ABTAUUNG DES KÜHLRAUMES**** 44
AUTOMATISCHE ABTAUUNG DES GEFRIERRAUMES**** 44
REINIGEN DES KÜHL- UND GEFRIERRAUMES**** 44
EINBAU UND AUSBAU DER ABSTELLPLATTEN ***** 44
EINBAU UND AUSBAU DER TÜRFÄCHER ***** 44
LOKALISIERUNG VON STÖRUNGEN 45
ÄNDERUNG DER ÖFFNUNGSRICHTUNG DER TÜR DES GEFRIERFACHES 47
WECHSEL DES TÜRANSCHLAGS 48
GARANTIE, NACHVERKAUF-SERVICE 49
GARANTIE 49

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FR- Table des matières
CONSIGNES DE SECURITÉ D’UTILISATION 51
INSTALLATION ET CONDITIONS DE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’APPAREIL 56
INSTALLATION AVANT LA PREMIÈRE MISE EN MARCHE 56
LES DISTANCES MINIMUMS DES SOURCES DE CHAUFFAGE 56
RACCORDEMENT AU RÉSEAU ÉLECTRIQUE 57
MISE HORS CIRCUIT 57
CLASSE CLIMATIQUE 57
DÉBALLAGE 58
ÉLIMINATION DES APPAREILS USAGÉS 59
COMMANDE 60
COMMANDE DE L’APPAREIL 60
RÉGLAGE DE LA TEMPÉRATURE À L’INTÉRIEUR DE L’APPAREIL 60
INFORMATIONS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES SUR LA TEMPÉRATURE 60
UTILISATION ET FONCTIONS 61
CONSERVATION DES DENRÉES DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 61
CONGÉLATION DES PRODUITS** 61
COMMENT EXPLOITER LE REFRIGERATEUR DE FAÇON ECONOMIQUE? 63
CONSEILS PRATIQUES 63
QUE VEULENT DIRE LES ÉTOILES? 63
ZONES DE STOCKAGE DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 64
PRODUITS QUI NE DEVRAIENT PAS ÊTRE STOCKÉS DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 64
DÉGIVRAGE, NETTOYAGE ET CONSERVATION 65
DÉGIVRAGE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR*** 65
DÉGIVRAGE DU CONGÉLATEUR** 65
MODE OPÉRATOIRE POUR LE DÉGIVRAGE DU COFFRE DU CONGÉLATEUR:** 66
DÉGIVRAGE AUTOMATIQUE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR**** 66
DÉGIVRAGE AUTOMATIQUE DU CONGÉLATEUR**** 66
LAVAGE À MAIN DU COMPARTIMENT RÉFRIG ÉRATEUR ET CONGÉLATEUR**** 66
ENLÈVEMENT ET MISE EN PLACE DES CLAYETTES ***** 66
ENLÈVEMENT ET MISE EN PLACE DU BALCONNET ***** 66
LOCALISATION DES PANNES 67
CHANGEMENT DU SENS D’OUVERTURE DU CONGÉLATEUR 69
INVERSION DE SENS D’OUVERTURE DE PORTE 70
GARANTIE, SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE 71
GARANTIE 71

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NL- Inhoudsopgave
AANWIJZINGEN BETREFFENDE VEILIGHEID VAN GEBRUIK 73
INSTALLATIE EN WERKOMSTANDIGHEDEN VAN HET APPARAAT 78
INSTALLATIE VOOR DE EERSTE INGEBRUIKNAME 78
MINIMALE AFSTANDEN VAN WARMTEBRONNEN 78
AANSLUITEN OP HET ELECTRICITEITSNET 79
UITSCHAKELEN 79
KLIMAATKLASSE 79
UITPAKKEN 80
VERWIJDERING VAN GEBRUIKTE APPARATUUR 81
BEDIENING 82
BEDIENING VAN HET APPARAAT 82
REGELEN VAN DE TEMPERATUUR IN HET APPARAAT 82
AANVULLENDE INFORMATIE BETREFFENDE DE TEMPERATUUR 82
BEDIENING EN FUNCTIES 83
HET BEWAREN VAN PRODUCTEN IN DE KOELKAST 83
HET INVRIEZEN VAN PRODUCTEN** 83
HOE KAN DE KOELKAST ECONOMISCH GEBRUIKT WORDEN? 85
PRAKTISCHE TIPS 85
WAT BETEKENEN DE STERRETJES? 85
ZONES IN DE KOELKAST 86
LEVENSMIDDELEN DIE NIET IN DE KOELKAST BEWAARD MOGEN WORDEN 86
ONTDOOIEN, WASSEN EN ONDERHOUD 87
ONTDOOIEN VAN DE KOELKAST*** 87
ONTDOOIEN VAN DE DIEPVRIEZER** 87
OM DE VRIESRUIMTE TE ONTDOOIEN HANDELT U ALS VOLGT:** 88
AUTOMATISCH ONTDOOIEN VAN DE KOELKAST**** 88
AUTOMATISCH ONTDOOIEN VAN DE DIEPVRIEZER**** 88
HANDWASSEN VAN DE KOELKAST EN DIEPVRIEZER**** 88
UITHALEN EN INZETTEN VAN DE LEGPLATEAUS***** 88
PLAATSEN EN VERPLAATSEN VAN DE OPBERGVAK***** 88
STORINGEN VINDEN EN VERHELPEN 89
WIJZIGEN VAN DE OPENINGSRICHTING VAN DE DEUR VAN HET
LAGETEMPERATUURVAK 91
OMDRAAIEN VAN DE DRAAIRICHTING VAN DE DEUR 92
GARANTIE, SERVICE 93
GARANTIE 93

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Dear customer,
From now on, your daily housework will be easier
than ever before. Your appliance is excepon-
ally easy to use and extremely ecient. Aer reading
these Operang Instrucons, operang the appliance
will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer,
the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to
safety and funconality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read
these Operang Instrucons. By following these
instrucons carefully you will be able to avoid any
problems in using the appliance. It is important to
keep these Operang Instrucons and store them in a
safe place so that they can be consulted at any me.
Follow these instrucons carefully in order to avoid
possible accidents.
Sincerely,

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING
THE SAFETY OF USE
• The appliance is intended for household use only.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce
changes which do not aect the operation of the ap-
pliance.
• Some provisions in this user manual are unied for
refrigerating products of dierent types (for a refrig-
erator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer)
• The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage
arising from the failure to observe the instructions
contained in this manual.
• Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it
over to the next user.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with limited physical or mental ca-
pabilities and persons who lack experience or famili-
arity with the appliance.
• Do not allow children to use the appliance. Do not
allow them to play with the appliance. They must not
climb inside the drawers and swing on the doors.
• The appliance operates properly at the ambient tem-
perature (see product che). Do not use it in the cel-
lar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and
winter.
• When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not
hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at
the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the
compressor unit.
• When transporting, moving or positioning the
fridge-freezer do not tilt it by more than 40° from
the vertical position. Should such a situation occur,
the appliance should be switched on after minimum
2 hours from its replacement in the right position
(g.2).
• Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each

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maintenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but
hold the body of the plug instead.
• The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit
is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts
as a result of temperature variations.
• For safety reasons do not repair the appliance your-
self. Repairs carried out by persons who do not have
the required qualications may result in serious dan-
ger for the user of the appliance.
• Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few
minutes (the size of the room for a product contain-
ing isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m3) to avoid
damage to the cooling system.
• Do not refreeze partly thawed products.
• Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially
carbonated beverages, in the freezer chamber. The
cans and the bottles may explode.
• Do not put frozen products, taken out directly from
the freezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your mouth,
their low temperature may cause severe frostbite.
• Make sure you do not damage the cooling system,
by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator
or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant is ammable.
If the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes, rinse
them with clean water and call for medical assistance
immediately.
• If the power wire gets broken, it should be replaced
with a new one in a specialist repair shop.
• This appliance is intended for food storage, do not
use it for other purposes.
• When performing activities, such as cleaning, main-
tenance or moving, the appliance must be completely
disconnected from power supply (by pulling the plug
out from the socket)
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and older or by persons with physical, mental or sen-
sory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced
or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are

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supervised or have been instructed how to safely use
the appliance and are familiar with risks associated
with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children
do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and main-
tenance of the appliance should not be performed by
children unless they are 8 years or older and are su-
pervised by a competent person.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or oth-
er means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufac-
turer.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• In order to obtain more space in the freezer, you can
remove the drawers and place the food directly on the
shelves. This has no eect on the product mechanical
properties and cooling performance. Declared freezer
capacity was calculated with the drawers removed.
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable
materials
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the fol-
lowing instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a sig-
nicant increase of the temperature in the compart-
ments of the appliance.

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• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in 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 making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not
suitable for the freezing of fresh food
Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[OC] Appropriate food
1 Fridge +2≤+8
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and
vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and
other foods are not suitable for freezing.
2Freezer
!
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 3 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
suitable for frozen fresh food.
3Freezer
@
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 3 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food.
4Freezer
#
≤-12
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 2 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food
5Freezer
$
≤-6
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater
aquatic products and meat products
(recommended for 1 months, the longer the
storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition),
are not suitable for frozen fresh food.

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60- star
compartment -6≤0
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, some packaged
processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat
within the same day, preferably no more than
3 days). Partially encapsulated processed foods
(non-freezable foods)
7 Chill 2≤+3
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater
aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0OC and above
0OC is recommended for consumption within that
day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood
(less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to
store above 0OC)
8 Fresh Food 0≤+4
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, cooked food,
etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day,
preferably no more than 3 days)
9 Wine +5≤+20 red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.
• Note: please store dierent foods according to the
compartments or target storage temperature of your
purchased products.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch o, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.
• Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser
products): 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.
• Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019,
the minimum availability period for spare parts nec-
essary to repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years de-
pending on the type and purpose of the spare part.
• The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure
are available on the websites of the manufacturer,
importer or an authorized representative.
• For more information about the product, please refer
to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.
ec.europa.eu. For more information, please use your
mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy la-
bel or enter the product model listed on the energy
label in the EPREL search engine https://eprel.ec.eu-
ropa.eu/

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INSTALLATION AND OPER-
ATING CONDITIONS OF THE
APPLIANCE
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use as a built-in appliance.
Installation before using the appliance for the rst time
• Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protect-
ing the door and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may
be removed with a mild washing agent.
• Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. If it is
necessary to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene
elements and lm as well as protect ing it with scotch tape
• Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer and the elements of
the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water,
then wipe it dry.
• Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and stable surface, in dry,
aired and shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven,
hob, central heating radiators, central heating pipes, hot water in-
stallation, etc.
• On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this
foils should be removed.
• Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing
in the 2 adjustable front legs (g. 3)
• To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side
of the appliance (on door hinges side) and the wall is shown on gure
5.*
• Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from
all sides of the appliance (g. 6).*
Minimum distances from the heat sources
• from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
• from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned distances,
provide an appropriate insulation board.
Warning:
• The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and oth-
er elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements,
which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water
supply pipes).
• It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial
not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess.
The tube may not be bent, straightened or wound.
• If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be
void (g. 8).
• In some models the handle is put into the appliance, You should
screw it with Your own screwdriver,

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Mains connection
• Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control
knob to an „OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance
from the power supply (See page with the control description).
• This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply
socket. The socket must be tted properly, and must be supplied with
an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse.
• It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The
manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which
may result from the failure to full this requirement.
• Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads.
If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with
a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety
certicate.
• If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certif-
icate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the
sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be ooded by water
or waste water.
• See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appli-
ance for detailed specications**.
Disconnecting the mains
Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains,
either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the
two-pole switch o (g. 9).
Climate range
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided
on the rated plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is,
room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the operation of
the appliance is optimal (proper).
Climate class Allowable ambient temperature
SN Extended Temperate
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
10°C and 32°C
N Temperate
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 32°C
ST Subtropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 38 °C
T Tropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use
at an ambient temperature ranging between
16 °C and 43 °C
* Only free-standing appliances
** According to the model

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UNPACKING
During transportation, protective
packaging was used to protect the
appliance against any damage. Af-
ter unpacking, please dispose of all
elements of packaging in a way that
will not cause damage to the environ-
ment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are
environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable
and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethyl-
ene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from
children during unpacking.

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DISPOSAL OF OLD
APPLIANCE
In accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU and local legislation re-
garding used electrical and electronic
goods, this appliance is marked with
the symbol of the crossed-out waste
container. This marking indicates that
the appliance must not be disposed
of together with other household waste after it has
been used.
The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec-
tion centre collecting used electrical and electron-
ic goods. The collectors, including local collection
points, shops and local authority departments pro-
vide recycling schemes.
Proper handling of used electrical and electronic
goods helps avoid environmental and health haz-
ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com-
ponents and the inappropriate storage and process-
ing of such goods.

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CONTROLS
Appliance controls
The control panel is shown in gure 10. For reference it is also shown
below:
Power Adjust
1234 5
Adjust temperature inside the appliance
1. Press Adjust to adjust the temperature inside the chamber. Select
the setting from 1 to 5. 1 — the highest temperature; 5 — the low-
est temperature.
2. Press and hold Power for 3 seconds to turn o the appliance. The
button lights up and the power is disconnected. Lighting inside the
refrigerator chamber and the compressor turn o. Press and hold
the button for 3 seconds to turn on the appliance again. Indicator
lights up when the power is on.
Additional information on the temperature
• The temperature inside the appliance is inuenced by many factors.
How you set the temperature control dial depends on the ambient
temperature, sun exposure, how often you open the door and the
amount of food stored. The middle setting of the dial is most optimal
in most cases.
• Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its oper-
ating temperature, which takes minimum 4 hours.
• Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the
season of the year. The ambient temperature increase will be detect-
ed by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automati-
cally for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature
set inside the chambers.
• The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may oc-
cur, for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh prod-
ucts in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer period of
time. This will not aect the condition of the stored foodstu, and the
temperature will quickly return to its set value.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
• The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in
food wrap. Distribute them evenly over the shelves.
• If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of
the products.
• Do not put dishes with hot food into the fridge
• Products which absorb avours easily such as butter, milk, white
cheese and products with intense avour, such as sh, smoked meat,
hard cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in
tightly sealed containers.
• The storage of vegetables containing signicant quantities of water
will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable contain-
ers, it does not impact on the proper functioning of the fridge.
• Before putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry them well.
• Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially
the leafed vegetables.
• Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Wash-
ing removes the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the
vegetables directly before consumption.
• It is recommended to place the products in freezer drawers 1, 2, 3*
up to natural loading capacity (Fig. 11a / 11b).**
1. Packed products
2. Shelf
3. Natural loading capacity
4.
!
• Stacking of products on the freezer shelves is acceptable.*
• It is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity
by 20-30 mm.**
• In order to increase the loading capacity of the freezer chamber and
allow the stacking of products on the freezer evaporator wire shelves
up to maximum height it is possible to remove drawers 1 and 2.*
Freezing food**
• Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed
raw, such as lettuce can be frozen.
• Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions
for single use, should be frozen.
• Products should be packed in materials that are odourless, resistant
to air and moisture penetration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic
bags, polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping ma-
terials.
• The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen prod-
ucts. Do not use glass containers.
• Keep fresh and warm foodstu at ambient temperature away from
the products, which have already been frozen.
• We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer
per day (see table witch technical specication).

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• In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise
the food that is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch
the products that are not yet frozen.
• It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one
side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the oppo-
site side, as close to the rear and side walls as possible.
• To freezing products, use space marked
!
.
• Bear in mind that the temperature in the freezer is aected by sev-
eral factors, including the ambient temperature and the quantity of
food products in the chamber, the frequency of opening the door, the
amount of frost in the freezer, and the thermostat setting.
• If you cannot open the freezer door immediately after closing it, al-
low 1-2 minutes for the negative pressure to compensate, and try
again to open the door.
The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before
freezing when fresh, and on the storage temperature. The following stor-
age periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower
is maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
Do not store frozen food in rapid cooling chamber. Ice cubes can be pre-
pared and stored in this chamber.
Note: If the appliance does not have a freezer compartment (
!
), it
is not suitable for freezing foodstus.
* Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment at the bottom of the appliance.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
*** Not applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment marked
!

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR
EFFICIENTLY
Practical everyday tips
• Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or
in direct sunlight.
• Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust o
them once or twice a year.
• Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C
in your freezer is sucient.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know
what food each contains and where it is located. Return food to the
fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it
does not warm up too much.
• Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild
detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regu-
lar defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
• Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it will not shut prop-
erly. Always replace broken seals.
Understanding the stars
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Temperature is at least -6°C; sucient to store frozen food
for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with
one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.
#
Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without
losing its taste. Not suitable for freezing food.
@
This rating is mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below.
Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food.
!
This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or be-
low and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.

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Practical tips
Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are dif-
ferent temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber.
• The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this
area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g.:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Sausage products, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures
- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should
be kept at a temperature of approx 4OC.
• The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing
butter and cheese.
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator
• Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas,
avocado, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cu-
cumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
Warning:
Example of storing the food - see gure 12.
To achieve the most eective food preservation for the longest possible
time and to avoid wasting any food, position the products as shown in
Figure 12. In addition, this gure illustrates the layout of drawers, bas-
kets and shelves, which allows the most ecient use of energy.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf
life and optimize electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature
range should be stated on the food product packaging.