Electrolux ERD 3464X User manual

frigorifico - congelador / fridge - freezer
frigorífico - congelador
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2222 280-12
ERD 3464 X
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ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE

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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction ook should e retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance e sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the ook is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can e acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
(latch) on the door or lid, e sure to make that spring lock unusa le efore you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from ecoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.You must read them carefully efore installing or
using the appliance.
General Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by
ad lts. Children sho ld not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the prod ct.
• It is dangero s to alter the specifications or
modify this prod ct in any way.
• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
o t, be s re to switch off and npl g the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care sho ld be taken
when moving it
• Ice lollies can ca se frost b rns if cons med
straight from the appliance.
• Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possi le
fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not e located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
• There must e adequate ventilation round the
ack of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must e avoided.
• For freezers only (except uilt-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or asement.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service/Repair
• Any electrical work req ired to install this
appliance sho ld be carried o t by a q alified
electrician or competent person
• This prod ct sho ld be serviced by an a thorized
Service Centre, and only gen ine spare parts
sho ld be sed.
• Under no circ mstances sho ld yo attempt to
repair the appliance yo rself. Repairs carried o t
by inexperienced persons may ca se inj ry or
more serio s malf nctioning. Refer to yo r local
Service Centre, and always insist on gen ine
spare parts.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling nit; maintenance and recharging m st
therefore only be carried o t by a thorized
technicians.
Use
• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be sed specifically for the storage
of edible foodst ffs only.
• Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperat re between +18°C and +43°C (class T);
+18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C
(class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The
class of yo r appliance is shown on its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperat re is not
incl ded within the range indicated for the class
of this appliance, the following instr ctions m st
be observed: when the ambient temperat re
drops below the minim m level, the storage
temperat re in the freezer compartment cannot
be g aranteed; therefore it is advisable to se the
food stored as soon as possible.
• Frozen food m st not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed o t.
• Man fact rers’ storage recommendations sho ld
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instr ctions.
• The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels thro gh which the refrigerant passes. If
these sho ld be p nct red this wo ld damage the
appliance beyond repair and ca se food loss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off
frost or ice. Frost may be removed by sing the
scraper provided. Under no circ mstances sho ld
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice sho ld be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates press re on the container,
which may ca se it to explode, res lting in
damage to the appliance.
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Instalação
• D rante o normal f ncionamento o condensador
e o compressor, colocados na parte de trás do
aparelho, aq ecem sensivelmente. Por razões de
seg rança a ventilação deve ser como indicado
na respectiva Fig ra.
Atenção: mantenha as a erturas para a
ventilação livres de qualquer o strução.
• O aparelho aq ece, sensivelmente, ao nível do
con-densador e do compressor. Certifiq e-se
q e o ar circ la, livremente, à volta do aparelho.
Uma ventila-ção ins ficiente ocasionaria m ma
f ncionamen-to, danos para o aparelho e perda
dos alimentos no se interior. Siga as instr ções
para a correcta instalação do aparelho.
• Asseg re-se, q ando instalar o aparelho, q e este
não repo sa sobre o cabo de alimentação eléctrica.
Importante: se o cabo de alimentação se danificar,
deverá ser s bstit ído por m cabo especial o por
m conj nto, disponíveis j nto do constr tor o do
serviço de assistência técnica.
• Os componentes do aparelho q e aq ecem devido
ao se f ncionamento não devem estar expostos.
Sempre q e possível as costas do aparelho devem
ficar encostadas a ma parede
• Deslig e sempre a tomada de corrente antes de
proceder à limpeza o q alq er operação de
man tenção do aparelho.
• Ao transportar o aparelho na horizontal, pode
acontecer q e o óleo contido no compressor
escorra para o circ ito refrigerante. É portanto
aconselhável esperar pelo menos d as horas antes
de ligar o aparelho à corrente.
Protecão do am iente
Este aparelho não contem, no seu circuito
refrigerante e nas suas matérias isolantes, gases
nocivos à camada de ozono.Mesmo assim este
aparelho deve, quando for destruido,rece er os
cuidados convenientes, de acordo com as
disposições em vigor para a protecção do melo
am iente. Os materiais utilizados neste
aparelho, marcados com o sim olo são
reciclàveis.
ÍNSTALAÇÃO
Advertênciase e conselhos importantes 26
Uso e funcionamiento 28
LImpeza das partes internas 28
Arranq e 28
Rég lação da températ re 28
Refrigerção dos alimentos 28
Prateleiras amovìveis 29
Prateleiras para garrafas 29
Colocação das pretelairas da porta 29
Recirc lação de ar 30
Calendário de congelamento 30
Congelação dos alimentos frescos 31
Congelação dos alimentos congelados 31
Descongelação 31
Fabricação de c bos de gelo 31
Conselhos 32
Conselhos para a refrigeração 32
Conselhos para a congelação 32
Conselhos para a conservação dos
alimentos congelados 32
Manutenção 33
Limpeza periódica 33
Paragem prolongada 33
Lâmpada de il minção 33
Descongelação 33
Assistência técnica e peças de su stsuição 34
Dados Técnicos 35
Instalação 35
Colocação 35
Fixadores para prateleiras 36
Ligação elétrica 36
Espaçadores posteriores 36
Inversçã do sentido de abert ra da porta 37

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CONTENTS
Warnings 14
Use 16
Cleaning the interior 16
Operation 16
Temperat re reg lation 16
Fresh food refrigeration 16
Movable shelves 17
Bottle rack 17
Positioning the door shelves 17
Air recycling 18
Freezing calendar 18
Freezing fresh food 19
Storage of frozen food 19
Thawing 19
Ice-c be prod ction 19
Hints 20
Hints for refrigeration 20
Hints for freezing 20
Hints for storage of frozen food 20
Maintenance 21
Periodic cleaning 21
Periods of no operation 21
Interior light 21
Defrosting 21
Customer service and spare parts 22
Technical information 23
Installation 23
Location 23
Shelf holders 24
Electrical connection 24
Rear spacers 24
Changing the opening direction of the doors 25
Installation
• D ring normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat p
considerably. For safety reasons, minim m
ventilation m st be as shown in the instr ctions.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
o struction.
• Care m st be taken to ens re that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical s pply cable.
Important: if the s pply cord is damaged, it m st
be replaced by a special cord or assembly availa-
ble from the man fact rer or its service agent.
• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circ it. It is advisable to
wait at least two ho rs before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
• There are working parts in this prod ct which
heat p. Always ens re that there is adeq ate
ventilation as a fail re to do this will res lt in
component fail re and possible food loss. See
installation instr ctions.
• Parts which heat p sho ld not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the prod ct sho ld
be against a wall.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.The
appliance shall not e discarded together with
the ur an refuse and ru ish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may e o tained from municipal
authorities.The materials used on this appliance
marked y the sym ol are recycla le.
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ADVERTÊNCIAS E CONSELHOS IMPORTANTES
É muito importante que este manual de utilização acompanhe o aparelho para garantir uma futura utilização
correcta. Se o aparelho for vendido ou emprestado a uma outra pessoa, o manual de utilização deve, como
acima se faz notar, acompanhá-lo, de maneira que o utilizador possa ser informado do seu funcionamento,
das advertências e conselhos. Se este aparelho, munido de fecho magnético, veio su stituir um outro que
tinha portas com fecho de mola, aconselhamos a inutilizar este fecho, antes do aparelho ser posto
definitivamente de lado. Esta precaução procura evitar que crianças, rincando, se possam fechar no
aparelho o que seria altamente perigoso.
Essas advertências têm por fim garantir a segurança dos utilizadores. Agradecemos, portanto, que leia o
manual atentamente, antes de instalar e utilizar o aparelho.
Segurança
• Este aparelho foi concebido para ser tilizado por
ad ltos. Deve, por isso, pô-lo ao abrigo das crianças
não consentindo q e dele se sirvam como brinq edo.
• É perigoso modificar o tentar modificar as
características deste aparelho.
• Este aparelho é pesado.Tenha o maior c idado
q ando o deslocar
• Não cons ma certos prod tos, tais como
gelados, imediatamente após terem saído do
aparelho; a temperat ra m ito baixa a q e se
encontram pode provocar q eimad ras.
• Este aparelho contém hidrocar onetos no
circuito refrigerante; portanto, a manutenção
e a recarga devem ser efectuadas
exclusivamente por pessoal autorizado pelo
produtor.
• Preste a máxima atenção ao deslocar o
aparelho, para não danificar as partes do
circuito refrigerante, evitando assim possíveis
saídas de fluido.
• O aparelho não deve ser instalado perto de
elementos de aquecimento ou fogões de gás.
• Evite a exposição prolongada do aparelho aos
raios do sol.
• A parte de trás do aparelho deve rece er uma
suficiente ventilação e deve ser evitado
qualquer dano ao circuito refrigerante.
• Somente para os congeladores (excepto os
de encaixe): a melhor colocação é na cave.
Assistência
• Se ma event al modificação da instalação
eléctrica, na casa do tilizador, tiver de ser feita para
tornar possível a instalação do aparelho, deve, esta,
ser efect ada por pessoal q alificado.
• Este aparelho deve ser assistido por m Centro
de Assistência a torizado, sendo apenas
aplicadas peças de origem.
• Em caso de avaria, não tente você mesmo, reparar
o aparelho. As reparações exec tadas por pessoas
inexperientes, podem ca sar danos físicos e mate-
riais (a mentando as avarias a serem reparadas).
Faça apelo ao se Centro de Assistência mais
próximo e insista em peças gen ínas.
Utilização
• Os frigoríficos e/o congeladores domésticos
destinam-se, nicamente, à conservação e/o
congelação de alimentos.
• Os melhores rendimentos são conseg idos com
temperat ras ambiente incl ídas entre +18°C e
+43°C (Classe T); +18°C e +38°C (Classe ST);
+16°C e +32°C (Classe N); +10°C e +32°C
(Classe SN); a classe a q e pertence o aparelho
é indicada na placa de matríc la (posta na cela
ao lado do compartimento dos leg mes).
Atenção: com temperat ras ambiente não
incl ídas nas indicadas para a classe climática a
q e pertence o prod to, é preciso c mprir as
indicações seg intes: q ando a temperat ra
ambiente descer abaixo do valor mínimo, pode
não ser garantida a temperat ra de conservação
no compartimento congelador; portanto,
aconselha-se a cons mar rapidamente os
alimentos nele contidos.
• Um prod to descongelado não deve, em nenh m
caso, voltar a ser congelado.
• Siga as indicações do fabricante para a
conservação e/o congelação dos alimentos.
• O revestimento interior do aparelho em composto
de peq enos t bos por onde passa o refrigerante.
Se estes t bos forem danificados o aparelho ficará
irremediavelmente avariado, provocando a perda
dos alimentos no se interior. NÃO UTILIZE
OBJECTOS PONTEAGUDOS para raspar o gelo
ac m lado. Esse gelo pode ser raspado tilizando a
espát la q e é fornecida com o aparelho. Para
eliminar grandes q antidades de gelo ac m lado, é
aconselhável deixá-lo derreter.Veja as instr ções
para a descongelação.
• Não coloq e no compartimento/congelador a baixa
temperat ra, garrafas o latas com bebidas
gaseificadas dado q e se cria ma pressão elevada
no interior da garrafa e/o lata havendo o perigo de
este explodir. Desta explosão res ltariam danos
graves para o aparelho.

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Cleaning the interior
Before sing the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with l ke-
warm water and some ne tral soap so as to remove
the typical smell of a brand-new prod ct, then dry
thoro ghly.
Do not use detergents or a rasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
Operation
Insert the pl g into the wall socket.
Open the refrigerator door and t rn the thermostat
knob, clockwise, beyond the «O» (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.
To stop operation, simply t rn the thermostat knob to
position «O»
Temperature regulation
The temperat re is a tomatically reg lated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperat re
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or red ced (colder) rotating the knob
towards higher settings.
However, the exact setting sho ld be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperat re inside the
refrigerator depends on:
• room temperat re;
• how often the door is opened;
• the q antity of food stored;
• location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suita le.
Important
If the am ient temperature is high or the
appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run
continuously causing frost to form on the rear
wall. In this case the dial must e set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liq ids in
the refrigerator;
• do cover or wrap the food, partic larly if it has a
strong flavo r.
• Position food so that air can circ late freely ro nd
it.
USE
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Door reversi ility
Before carrying o t any operations, remove the pl g
from the power socket.
To change the opening direction of the door,
proceed as follows:
1. p ll off the ventilation grille (D) which is clipped
into place;
2. remove the hole cover (G) and the bottom hinge
(E) by nscrewing its three fixing screws;
3. remove the lower door, sliding it o t of the middle
hinge;
4. nscrew the middle hinge (H);
5. Remove the fridge door by releasing it from the
top hinge pin (G).
6. Remove the pin (G) then mo nt it on the opposite
side, after having removed the pl gs which m st
be refitted on the other side.
7. remove the two pl gs of the door (where
available), discovering the holes for the hinge
pins, assemble them on the opposite side and
refit the pper door;
8. reassemble the middle hinge on the opposite
side;
9. sing a 10 mm spanner, nscrew the hinge pin
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the
hinge;
10. reassemble the lower door;
11. reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite
side, sing the screws previo sly removed; insert
the hole cover (G) on the lower hinge. Slide the
hole cover (F) o t of the ventilation grille (D) by
p shing it in the direction of the arrow and
reassemble it on the opposite side;
12. refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into
place.
13.Dismantle the handles and reassemble them on
the opposite side. Cover the holes left open with
the pl gs contained in the doc mentation pack.
The doors can be aligned by adj sting the middle
hinge.
The middle hinge can be adj sted horizontally, with
the help of a tool, after having slackened the two
screws.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of
the doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the ca inet. If the ambient temperat re is cold (i.e.
in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the nat ral fitting of the
gasket or accelerate this process by heating p the
part involved with a normal hairdrier.
H
F
F
D
FF
EE
G

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Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vario s sizes,
the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
To make these adj stments proceed as follows:
Grad ally p ll the shelf in the direction of the arrows
ntil it comes free, then reposition as req ired.
D338
Mova le shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are eq ipped with a
series of r nners so that the shelves can be
positioned as desired.
Bottle rack
Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the
front.
Important: Only store nopened bottles horizontally.
The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened
bottles.
To do this p ll the bottle rack forward ntil it can be
tilted pwards, then slide the front s pport into the
next level p.
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Electrical connection
Before pl gging in, ens re that the voltage and
freq ency shown on the serial n mber plate
correspond to yo r domestic power s pply. Voltage
can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.
For operation with different voltages, a s itably sized
a to-transformer m st be sed.
The appliance must e earthed.
The power s pply cable pl g is provided with a
contact for this p rpose.
If the domestic power s pply socket is not earthed,
connect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with c rrent reg lations, cons lting a
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsi ility if
the a ove safety precautions are not o served.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference
s ppression.
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
s bseq ent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and s bseq ent
modifications.
Rear spacers
In the ag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must e fitted in the two top
corners.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer nder the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
D594
Shelf holders
Yo r appliance is eq ipped with shelf retainers that
make it possible to sec re the shelves d ring
transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:
Move the shelf holders in the direction of the arrow,
raise the shelf from the rear and p sh it forward ntil
it is freed and remove the retainers.
A
C
B

Freezing Calendar
10-1210 - 1 210 - 1 210 - 1 23-63-63-63-63-41-2
The symbols show different types of frozen goods.
The n mbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the pper or lower
val e of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the q ality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
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Air recycling
The refrigerator compartment is eq ipped with a
special D.A.C.(Dynamic Air Cooling) fan which can
be t rned on with the switch ( see fig. 1). The green
light, when on, means that the fan is working.
It is s ggested that the fan (D.A.C.) be sed when
the ambient temperat re exceeds 25°C .
It sho ld be remembered that the thermostat knob
m st be placed (see fig.2) within the sector .
This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a
more niform temperat re in the compartment.
SWITCH
6
5
4
3
2
1
O
Fig.1
Fig. 2
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
254
70
0,926
338
4
25
1850
600
625
Net Fridge Capacity lt.
Energy Cons mption kWh/24h
Energy Cons mption kWh/year
Freezing Capacity 24h
Rising time
Net Freezer Capacity lt.
Dimensions mm
High
Width
Depth
The technical infomation are sit ated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance .
INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance sho ld be installed well away from
so rces of heat s ch as radiators, boilers, direct
s nlight etc.
Ens re that air can circ late freely aro nd the back
of the cabinet. To ens re best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall
nit, the minim m distance between the top of the
cabinet and the wall nit m st be at least 100 mm
(A). Ideally, however, the appliance sho ld not be
positioned below overhanging wall nits (B).
Acc rate levelling is ens red by one or more
adj stable feet at the base of the cabinet.
AB
NP004
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
Attention
It m st be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power s pply; the pl g m st therefore be
easily accessible after installation.

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Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is s itable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
the setting of the thermostat knob with respect to the
normal r nning position.
However, for a q icker freezing operation, t rn the
thermostat knob to the coldest setting; b t
remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating
compartment temperat re might drop below 0°C.
If this occ rs reset thermostat knob to a warmer
setting.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting- p or after a period o t of se,
before p tting the prod cts in the compartment let
the appliance r n for at least two ho rs on the
coldest setting, then t rn the thermostat knob to the
normal operating position.
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has een off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must e consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being sed, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperat re, 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.
Ice-cu e production
This appliance is eq ipped with one or more trays
for the prod ction of ice-c bes. Fill these trays with
water, then p t them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not f nctioning properly, check
that:
• the pl g is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
• there is an electricity s pply (find o t by pl gging
in another appliance);
• the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
• If there are water drops on the bottom of the
cabinet, check that the defrost water drain
opening is not obstr cted (see “Defrosting”
section).
• If yo r appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when yo
apply for it yo specify the model and serial n mber
of yo r appliance which can be fo nd on the
g arantee certificate or on the rating plate located
inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.
The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This sho ld be
removed with a plastic scraper, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. D ring this
operation it is not necessary to switch off the power
s pply or to remove the foodst ffs.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting sho ld be carried o t
as follows:
1. p ll o t the pl g from the wall socket or t rn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting;
2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and p t it in a cool place;
3. leave the door open;
4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoro ghly;
5. t rn the thermostat knob back to the req ired
setting or replace the pl g in the power socket.
6. After two or three ho rs, reload the previo sly
removed food into the compartment.
Important:
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage
life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended y the manufacturer.

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HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Usef l hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place
on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these sho ld be
covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegeta les: these sho ld be thoro ghly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these sho ld be placed in
special airtight containers or wrapped in al mini m
foil or polythene bags to excl de as m ch air as
possible.
Milk ottles: these sho ld have a cap and sho ld
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not e kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help yo make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
• Place the food to be frozen on the freezer shelf
as this is the coldest part.
• the maxim m q antity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 ho rs. No f rther
food to be frozen sho ld be added d ring this
period;
• only freeze top q ality, fresh and thoro ghly
cleaned, foodst ffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible s bseq ently to thaw only the q antity
req ired;
• wrap p the food in al mini m foil or polythene
and make s re that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, nfrozen food to to ch food
which is already frozen, th s avoiding a rise in
temperat re of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt red ces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if cons med immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly ca se the skin to be freeze b rnt;
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
yo sho ld:
• make s re that the commercially frozen
foodst ffs were adeq ately stored by the retailer;
• be s re that frozen foodst ffs are transferred
from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;
• not open the door freq ently or leave it open
longer than absol tely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and
cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by
the food man fact rer.
• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individ al pack to enable yo to keep tab of
the storage time;
• do not put car onated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
urst.
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance efore carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
nit; maintenance and recharging m st therefore
only be carried o t by a thorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it
is recommended that the outer casing of this
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a
little washing-up liquid added.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoro ghly.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with a
br sh or a vac m cleaner. This operation will
improve the performance of the appliance and save
electricity cons mption.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in se for long periods,
take the following preca tions:
remove the pl g from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circ late to prevent
npleasant smells.
Interior light
The light b lb inside the refrigerator compartment
can be reached as follows:
• nscrew the light cover sec ring screw.
• nhook the moving part as shown in the fig re.
If the light does not come on when the door
is open, check that it is screwed into place
properly. If it still does not light up, change
the ul . The rating is shown on the light
ul cover.
Defrosting
Frost is a tomatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, d ring normal se. The defrost
water drains o t thro gh a tro gh into a special
container at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.
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