Ariston MBA 3831 V and use Quick start guide

Fridge/freezer combined
Installation and use

Fridge/freezer combined
Instructions for installation and use
MBA 3831 V
MBA 3832 V GB
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
- use only the MANUFACTURER Service
- use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts

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mouthbecausetheycouldsticktoyourmouthandcauseburns.
7. Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations
withoutfirsthavingdisconnectedyourappliancefromthemains
powersupply(byunpluggingitorturning offthecut-outswitch
in your home); turning the thermostat knob to " " is not
enough to eliminate all electric contacts.
8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,
removeormakeinoperable any locking devicesto preventchil-
dren who might play in or around the appliance from being
lockedinside.
9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunc-
tion,consultthe chapter entitled “IsThereaProblem?to deter-
minewhether it ispossibleto eliminate theproblem.donottry
to repair the problem by trying to access the internal compo-
nents of the appliance.
10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must
necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special
tools are required for replacement.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for
food storage, if these are not those recommended by the
manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containingcyclopentanegasintheinsulationfoamandperhaps
gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter
should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ)for compliance with UKelectrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-
nationofreadiointerference(ECdirective87/308-02.06.89).
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in
an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave
it exposed to rain or storms.
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate
and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use con-
tained in this manual.
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or
with wet hands or feet.
4.Itishighlyrecommendedthatyoudonotuseextensioncords
or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed be-
tweencabinets, make surethatthecordis notbent or danger-
ously pinched or compressed.
5. Neverpull on thecordortherefrigeratorto removethe plug
from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.
Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your
Safety - a good habit to get into.
Installation
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en-
sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;
-a space of at least5 cm betweenthe sidesof the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
Away from Heat
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.
Levelling
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Beforemakingtheelectrical connection, checkthatthe volt-
age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot-
tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor-
respondstothatofyour home andthatthe socket is earthed
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
multiple sockets.
Positiontheapplianceinsuchawaythatyoucanaccess
the socket where it is plugged in.
Check the power load
Theelectricalsocket must supportthemaximum power load
of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Standthe appliance uprightand wait atleast 3 hoursbefore
plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per-
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Electrical connection
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that
canbepluggedintoa13ampsocketforimmediateuse.Before
using the appliance please read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route themainscablethroughpartitions,unitsetc., please
ensure that either:
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
or:
-the mains cableis wireddirectlyinto a 13amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an
alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E”or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L”or coloured
Red.
ConnectBluewiretoterminalmarked“N”or colouredBlack.
Ifa 13 ampplug (BS 1363)is used itmust be fittedwith a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse,eitherintheplugoradaptororatthedistribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (“E”)
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
Disposing of the appliance:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cuttingthe mains cableas closeas possible tothe plug body
and dispose of it as described above.

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Close-up view
AQuick cool button
Press it (yellow indicator light "C" comes
on) to lower the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment to its minimum
setting.
B
Temperature regulator knob for the fridge
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the
fridge temperature to different
positions;
the fridge is switched off;
1minimum refrigeration setting;
5 maximum refrigeration setting.
optimal temperature at low
consumption levels;
Holiday function enabled.
CQuick cool yellow indicator light
This yellow indicator light comes on when
the quick cool is enabled by pressing button
"A".
DGreen indicator light
When this green indicator light is on, it
indicates that the appliance is connected to
the electricity network.
ERapid freezing indicator light
This yellow indicator light comes on when
you press the rapid freezing button "G".
Note: these three indicator lights also signal an abnormal
increase in the temperature of the freezer compartment
(see "Alarm buzzers and visual warnings" paragraph).
F
Temperature regulator knob for the freezer
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the freezer
temperature to different positions:
the fridge and freezer are switched off;
1minimum refrigeration setting;
5 maximum refrigeration setting.
optimal temperature at low
consumption levels;
Remember that you can also interrupt the operation
of the whole appliance (fridge included) by setting
the knob to position " ".
GRapid freezing button
Press it (yellow indicator light "E"
comes on) to freeze fresh food.
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Removable lidded shelf, with egg tray and
butter dish
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Removable miscellaneous shelf
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Hinged bottle rack
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Bottle trap
LRemovable door shelf for
bottles
MIce tray
NAdjustable feet
O"Drain" System for the
removal of defrosting water
PCompartment for storing
frozen foods
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Compartment for freezing
fresh foods and storing
frozen foods
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Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
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Sliding meat and cheese box
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Removable/Adjustable Shelves
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How to Start the Appliance
NOTICE
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be-
fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee
that it operates properly.
Beforeplacing foodstuffsinthe refrigerator or freezer, clean
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.
Motor protection delay
This model is provided with a motor protection control
system. Therefore, if the compressor does not start
immediately upon installation, do not worry as it will
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes.
This is also what will happen every time the power
supply is interrupted, both due to a power failure or
should you switch it off yourself (to clean or defrost
your freezer, for example).
After having plugged the appliance in, make sure that pilot
lamp "D" is lit. If not, make sure that the freezer knob "F" is not
on position " ".
Refrigerator compartment
Set knob "B" onto a medium position and you can place
food in the fridge after only a few hours.
Freezer compartment
Set knob "F" to a medium position and press the rapid
freezing button "G" (indicator light "E" will come on and a
temperature of -35°C will appear on the freezer display).
When the freezer has reached the optimum temperature,
yellow indicator light "E" will come off. Now you can place
frozen food in the freezer.
How to use the refrigerator compartment...
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in-
side the appliance
1= less cold
5= colder
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.
Therefrigeratorcompartment of yourapplianceisequippedwith
"Aircooler" which makes it possible to achieve optimal food
storage while simplifying the use of the refrigerator thanks to
thefollowing features:
- Fast temperature reset: after the doors heve been opened,
the internal temperatures return to optimal values faster,
improving food storage.
- More uniform temperature distribution: this makes it
possible to place any type of food on any shelf.
- Higher humidity level: this allows you to store food longer.
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A - Blown air which is cooled when it comes into contact
with the refrigeration panel
B- Hotter air is drawn in
When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy
shoppingspree,usethe Quick Cool function (pressbutton
"A" to enable it) in order to reach optimum operating
conditionsquickly.Once the necessarytime has elapsed,the
function is disabled automatically.
Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will
deteriorate quite quickly.
Contrarytopopular belief, cookedfoodsdo not keeplonger
than fresh food.
Therefrigeratorcompartment ofyourapplianceisfittedwith
practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be
adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This shelves
can also be tilted for storage of opened bottles.
Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
compressor to work harder and use more energy.
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in
the refrigerator.
Fig. 1
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To use the meat/cheese box, unhook it and remove it from
the shelf. To optimise space according to your needs, the
same can be moved laterally (Fig. 2).
The side bottle rack can be used either for storing bottles
(Fig. 3) as well as several cans (2-4) placed horizontally. If
notin use, thebottle/can rack canbe tipped upand away to
make more room inside the refrigerator.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-
sult a specialized manual.
Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24
hours) or to freeze it once again.
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
"Q" where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is
idealfor freezing food properly. Remember thatpropercon-
servation depends on the speed of freezing.
The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is
indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Thefirst time, or after thefreezerhasbeen inactive, youcan
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at
maximum.
When the appliance is already on, freezing can be done in
two ways:
1. for small quantities, less than the maximum capacity
indicated on the data plate, just press the freezing button
“G” (yellow lamp “E” lit) and insert the food to be frozen.
After 24 hours, or once the optimum temperatures have
been reached, the rapid freezing function will switch itself
off automatically (yellow lamp “E” off).
How to use the freezer compartment...
2. For large quantities of food to be frozen (up until the
maximumloadindicatedonthedataplate),keepthe freezing
button“G” presseddownuntil theyellowlampstartsflashing
quickly. After 24 hours, the yellow lamp will stop flashing
(permanently lit); you can now insert the food to be frozen.
After24 hours, thebuttonwill switch itselfoffautomatically
(yellow lamp off).
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the
freezer.
In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec-
ommended that you divide food into small portions so that
they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be
clearly marked with the content and the date they were
frozen.
In order to obtain a larger amount of space in the freezer
compartment,youcanremove the central drawer,and place
the food directly onto the evaporator plate. Make sure that,
after having inserted the load, the door closes correctly.
Donot openthe freezerdoor in theevent ofa powerfailure
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tem-
peraturewithinthe compartment. Ifthe door isnotopened,
frozenand fast-frozenfoods will remainin their currentstate
for approximately 9-14 hours.
Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily
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Ice trays
Thisnew conceptof icetrays isan exclusiveMerloni patent.
The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the
freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and
cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the
food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore,
the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to
cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).
Toremovetheice trays from
theirhousings,pushthe tray
upwardsand thenpullit out
(fig. 4). To put the tray back
in place, insert the top part
intothespecialhousingand,
once in a vertical position,
just let it drop into place.
Instructions for use (Fig. 2)
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed it:
inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the
formationoficewhich could obstruct the exit of theicecubes.
Ifyou have usedan excessive amountof water, youwill have
towait until theice has melted,empty out thetray and re-fill
it with water.
Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer
compartment.
Fig. 4
MAX
WATER LEVEL
MAX
WATER LEVEL
Fig. 5
Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to
fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to
come out, wet the outside of the tray.
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,
makesurethatthe sameis completely emptyand that there
are no traces of ice left inside it.
The minimum time required for ice to form well is
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Guide to Using the Freezer
Meat and Fish
Food Wrapping Tenderising
(days) Storage (months) Thawing Time
Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required.
Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6Not required.
Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.
Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.
Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6Not required.
Veal/Lamb Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6Not required.
Minced Meat In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap. Freshly minced 2Slowly in refrigerator.
Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3Not required.
Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2As necessary.
Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9Very slowly in refrigerator.
Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6Very slowly in refrigerator.
Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck Tinfoil 1 / 3 9Very slowly in refrigerator.
Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6Very slowly in refrigerator.
Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9Very slowly in refrigerator.
Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.
Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required.
Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required.
Shellfish Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers. 3Very slowly in refrigerator.
Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.
Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan.