Electrolux IK2480BNR User manual

IK2480BNR
EN User Manual | Fridge Freezer 2
DE Benutzerinformation | Kühl - Gefrierschrank 28

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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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.
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................ 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 5
3. INSTALLATION...............................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL.......................................................................................... 9
5. DAILY USE....................................................................................................12
6. HINTS AND TIPS.......................................................................................... 18
7. CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................ 20
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................. 23
9. NOISES.........................................................................................................26
10. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................... 26
11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES.................................................. 26
12. GUARANTEE ............................................................................................. 27
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................27
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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 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
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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;
– 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.
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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.
• Do not use the appliance before installing
it in the built-in structure due to safety
manner.
• 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
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,
unless otherwise specified in the
installation instructions.
• 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.
• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it immediately.
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.
• Any use of the built-in product as free-
standing is strictly prohibited.
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• 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.
• This product contains one or more light
sources of energy efficiency class F.
• 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
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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.
WARNING!
Refer to installation instruction document
to install your appliance.
WARNING!
Fix the appliance in accordance with
installation instruction document to avoid
a risk of instability of the appliance.
3.1 Dimensions
B
A
H1
W1
D1
W2
D2
W3
D3
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Overall dimensions ¹
H1 mm 1769
W1 mm 557
D1 mm 549
¹ the height, width and depth of the appliance
without the handle
Space required in use ²
H2 (A+B) mm 1816
W2 mm 560
D2 mm 551
A mm 1780
B mm 36
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
H3 (A+B) mm 1816
W3 mm 779
D3 mm 1085
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
To ensure appliance's best functionality, you
should not install the appliance in a place with
direct sunlight. Do not install the appliance
close to radiators or cookers, ovens, or hobs,
unless otherwise specified in the installation
instructions.
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.
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
• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power
supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The
power supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose. If the domestic
power supply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth
in compliance with current regulations,
consulting a qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all
responsibility if the above safety
precautions are not observed.
3.4 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
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38 mm
CAUTION!
Refer to the installation instructions for
the installation.
3.5 Door reversibility
Please refer to the separate document with
instructions on installation and door reversal.
CAUTION!
At every stage of reversing the door
protect the floor from scratching with a
durable material.
4. CONTROL PANEL
1 3 6
91112 10
4 52 7 8
1ECOMETER indicator
2Extra Cool button / indicator
3Fridge compartment indicator
4Alarm indicator
5Door open alarm indicator
6Freezer compartment indicator
7Extra Freeze button / indicator
8Filter Reset alarm button / indicator
9Freezer temperature button / indicator
10 Air filter change indicator
11 Fridge temperature button / indicator
12 ECO button
4.1 Switching on
Connect the mains plug to the power socket.
To select a different set temperature, refer to
"Temperature regulation".
If appears on the display, refer to
"Troubleshooting".
4.2 Switching off
1. Press and hold the freezer temperature
button for 5 seconds.
The display shows blinking .
2. Once the appliance is switched off, the
display reads .
3. Disconnect the mains plug from the
power socket.
4.3 Temperature regulation
The temperature range may vary between
-15°C and -24°C for freezer and between 2°C
and 8°C for fridge.
Press the temperature buttons to set the
temperature of the appliance.
The recommended set temperature is:
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• +4°C for the fridge
• -18°C for the freezer
You may set the recommended temperature
manually with temperature buttons or by
switching on the ECO function. Refer to "ECO
function" for more information
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached
within 24 hours.
After a power failure, the appliance goes
back to the set temperature.
4.4 Switching off the fridge
It is possible to switch off only the fridge
compartment leaving the freezer
compartment on.
1. Press and hold the fridge temperature
button for 5 seconds.
The display shows blinking .
2. Once the fridge compartment is switched
off, the display reads .
4.5 Switching on the fridge
To switch on the fridge:
1. Press and hold the fridge temperature
button for 5 seconds.
The display shows blinking .
2. The fridge compartment is switched on
and the previous set temperature is
restored.
To adjust the temperature, refer to
"Temperature regulation".
4.6 ECO function
The ECO function sets the optimal
temperature to ensure food preservation
while minimizing energy consumption.
1. To activate the function press the ECO
button.
The fridge temperature is set to +4°C and the
freezer temperature to -18°C.
2. To deactivate the function, press the ECO
button again or select a different set
temperature (refer to "Temperature
regulation").
After deactivating the ECO function, the
fridge temperature is set to +2°C and the
freezer temperature to -20°C.
Activation of the ECO deactivates Extra
Cool and Extra Freeze functions.
The ECOMETER indicator shows the
appliance's current energy consumption.
Three fully lit bars indicate the most
energy-efficient setup.
4.7 Extra Cool function
With the Extra Cool function, you may rapidly
cool large amounts of warm food, for example
after doing grocery shopping, without
warming food already stored in the fridge
compartment.
To activate the function, press the Extra Cool
button.
The Extra Cool indicator lights up. When the
Extra Cool function is on, the fan may work
automatically.
This function stops automatically after
approximately 6 hours. Once the function is
off, the Extra Cool indicator goes out.
Press the Extra Cool button to deactivate the
Extra Cool function before it automatically
ends.
To set a different fridge temperature,
switch off the Extra Cool function and
refer to "Temperature regulation".
4.8 Extra Freeze function
Extra Freeze function is used to pre-freeze
and fast freeze in sequence in the freezer
compartment. This function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the same time,
protects foodstuffs already stored from
undesirable warming.
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To freeze fresh food, activate the Extra
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to complete pre-freezing.
To activate this function, press the Extra
Freeze button.
The Extra Freeze indicator lights up. The
Extra Freeze function stops automatically
after a maximum of 52 hours.
Press the Extra Freeze button to deactivate
the Extra Freeze function before it
automatically ends.
4.9 High temperature alarm
When the temperature in the freezer
compartment increases (for example due to
an earlier power failure), the alarm indicator
flashes, the freezer temperature indicator
shows H° and blinks and the sound is on.
To deactivate the alarm, press any button.
The alarm indicator and sound go off. The
freezer temperature indicator shows H° for 5
seconds before indicating the freezer
temperature again.
The alarm restarts one hour after
deactivation until the normal conditions
are restored.
If you do not press any button, the sound
switches off automatically after around
one hour to avoid disturbing.
4.10 Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for
approximately 5 minutes or if the freezer door
is left open for approximately 80 seconds, the
sound is on and the door open alarm
indicator turns on. The internal fridge light
may also start flashing.
The alarm stops after closing the door. Press
any button to switch off the sound and
flashing of the internal fridge light.
If you do not press any button, the sound
switches off automatically after around
one hour to avoid disturbing.
4.11 Air filter change indicator
When the air filter has expired and requires
replacement, the Air filter change indicator
and the Filter Reset alarm indicator turn on.
Refer to "Installing and replacing the CleanAir
+ filter" section in "Care and cleaning"
chapter for the replacement instructions.
After the filter replacement, press the Filter
Reset alarm button to turn off the alarm.
4.12 Setting mode
The Setting mode allows you to:
• Enable or disable the ECOMETER
indicator
• Enable or disable the button sounds
• Change the temperature units from °C to
°F
• Reset the appliance to factory settings
Activating the Setting mode
To activate the Setting mode:
1. Press and hold the ECO button for
approximately 3 seconds. When the
Setting mode is being activated, the
display shows a blinking .
2. Once the Setting mode is switched on,
the display shows .
To deactivate the Setting mode, press and
hold the ECO button for approximately 3
seconds.
The Setting mode deactivates automatically if
you do not interact with the control panel for
60 seconds.
Navigating the Setting mode
1. Activate the Setting mode (refer to
"Activating the Setting mode").
The display shows .
2. Tap the fridge temperature button (on the
left) to change the parameter. Tap the
freezer temperature button (on the right)
to change the parameter value.
Display Default parameters
ECOMETER indicator
Button sounds
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Display Default parameters
Temperature units
Factory settings
ECOMETER indicator
In order to switch the ECOMETER on or off:
1. Activate the Setting mode (refer to
"Activating the Setting mode").
The display shows .
2. Tap repeatedly. The indicator will
show respectively for the enabled or
for the disabled ECOMETER
indicator.
3. Press and hold the ECO button for
approximately 3 seconds to exit the
Setting mode.
Button sounds
You can enable or disable the button sounds
in the Setting mode. To enable or disable the
sounds:
1. Activate the Setting mode (refer to
"Activating the Setting mode").
The display shows .
2. Tap repeatedly until you see . Tap
to switch the sounds either on or off.
The indicator will change to for the
enabled or for the disabled sounds.
3. Press and hold the ECO button for
approximately 3 seconds to exit the
Setting mode.
Temperature units
Using the Setting mode, you can change the
temperature unit displayed on the control
panel from Celsius to Fahrenheit. To change
the temperature unit:
1. Activate the Setting mode (refer to
"Activating the Setting mode").
The display shows .
2. Tap repeatedly until you see and
. Tap the indicator showing the unit to
select between for Celsius and
for Fahrenheit.
3. Press and hold the ECO button for
approximately 3 seconds to exit the
Setting mode.
Factory settings
This function restores each setting to the
factory default settings. To restore the factory
default settings:
1. Activate the Setting mode (refer to
"Activating the Setting mode").
The display shows .
2. Tap repeatedly until you see and
. Tap repeatedly until you see .
turns into blinking and then into
solid , which indicates that factory
settings are restored.
3. Press and hold the ECO button for
approximately 3 seconds to exit the
Setting mode.
5. DAILY USE
5.1 Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it comes
free.
2. Reposition as required.
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This model is equipped with a variable
storage box which can be moved sideways.
5.2 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
This appliance is also equipped with a shelf
consisting of two parts. The front half of the
shelf can be placed under the second half to
make better use of space.
To fold the shelf:
1. Take out the front half gently.
2. Slide it into the lower rail and under the
second half.
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2
Do not move the glass shelf above the
vegetable drawer to ensure correct air
circulation.
5.3 GreenZone drawer
There is a pull-out drawer in the bottom part
of the refrigerator compartment.
The glass shelf of the GreenZone is fitted
with a device that regulates its sealing and
provides for optimal humidity inside the
drawer.
5.4 Removing GreenZone drawer
It is recommended to empty the drawer
before removing it from the refrigerator.
To remove the drawer:
1. Pull out the drawer from the refrigerator.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
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3. Pull the drawer out while lifting it up.
To remove the glass cover of the GreenZone
drawer:
1. Unlock lateral gripping from both sides
simultaneously.
2
x2
1
2. Pull the glass shelf support towards
yourself.
5.5 Removing ExtraChill
There is a drawer above the GreenZone
drawer.
To remove the drawer:
1. Pull out the drawer from the refrigerator.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
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3. Lift and turn the drawer to pull it out of the
appliance.
To remove the glass cover of the ExtraZone
drawer:
1. Unlock lateral gripping from both sides
simultaneously.
2
x2
1
2. Pull the glass shelf support towards
yourself.
2
1
5.6 Humidity control
The glass shelf of the GreenZone drawer
features a device that regulates its sealing
and provides for optimal humidity inside the
drawer.
Do not place any food products on the
humidity control device.
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To remove the humidity control device:
1. Open the drawer below the glass shelf
and pull out the cover.
2. If you need to replace the device's white
membrane, grab the device in the middle
and separate the membrane from the
cover by pulling the cover.
3. Assemble a new membrane into the
cover by pressing the edge of the
membrane into the cover.
4. Reassemble the humidity control back on
the drawer.
Depending on the quantity and condition
of fruit and vegetables stored in the
GreenZone drawer, condensation may
occur.
In such a case, remove the condensation
using a soft cloth.
5.7 MULTIFLOW
The refrigerator compartment is equipped
with the MULTIFLOW device that allows for
rapid and more effective cooling of food and
maintaining a more uniform temperature in
each part of the refrigerator compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed.
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MULTIFLOW operates only when the door is
closed.
Do not block the air vents to allow better
cooling.
Do not remove the MULTIFLOW panel.
Do not use water spray or steam to clean
the appliance. For cleaning instructions,
refer to the "Care and cleaning" chapter.
5.8 CleanAir+ filter
In the appliance, there is a CleanAir+ carbon
filter.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted
odours in the fridge compartment, improving
the storage quality.
On delivery, the filter and its plastic housing
are in a plastic bag with the other accessories
(refer to "Installing and replacing the CleanAir
+ filter" section in "Care and cleaning"
chapter for the installation).
5.9 Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing
front) in the pre-positioned shelf.
Place only closed bottles on the shelf.
5.10 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 Extra
Freeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer
compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in the
first compartment or drawer from the top.
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).
When the freezing process is complete, the
appliance automatically returns to the
previous temperature setting (see "Extra
Freeze function").
For more information refer to "Hints for
freezing".
5.11 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 Extra Freeze
function switched on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick
and easy to find the food package you want.
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If large quantities of food are to be stored,
remove all drawers and place the food on
shelves.
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. Refer to
"High temperature alarm".
5.12 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
consumed, can be thawed in the refrigerator
or inside a plastic bag under cold water.
This operation depends on the time available
and on the type of food. Small pieces may
even be cooked still frozen.
5.13 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more
trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Do not use metallic instruments to
remove the trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water.
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 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.
• 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.
6.2 Hints for freezing
• Activate Extra Freeze 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
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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.
6.3 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.
6.4 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.
6.5 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
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Type of food Shelf life (months)
Meat:
Poultry
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Sausage
Ham
Leftovers with meat
9 - 12
6 - 12
4 - 6
6 - 9
1 - 2
1 - 2
2 - 3
6.6 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.
6.7 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).
• 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.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 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.
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