Electrolux ERF 2620 User manual

fridge - freezer
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2223 390-41
ERF 2620
GB
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE

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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be ac uainted 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, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
General Safety
• This appliance is designed t be perated by
adults. Children sh uld n t be all wed t tamper
with the c ntr ls r play with the pr duct.
• It is danger us t alter the specificati ns r
m dify this pr duct in any way.
• Bef re any cleaning r maintenance w rk is carried
ut, be sure t switch ff and unplug the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care sh uld be taken
when m ving it
• Ice l llies can cause fr st burns if c nsumed
straight fr m the appliance.
• Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with conse uent possible
fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
• There must be ade uate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
• For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service/Repair
• Any electrical w rk required t install this
appliance sh uld be carried ut by a qualified
electrician r c mpetent pers n
• This pr duct sh uld be serviced by an auth rized
Service Centre, and nly genuine spare parts
sh uld be used.
• Under n circumstances sh uld y u attempt t
repair the appliance y urself. Repairs carried ut
by inexperienced pers ns may cause injury r
m re seri us malfuncti ning. Refer t y ur l cal
Service Centre, and always insist n genuine
spare parts.
• This appliance c ntains hydr carb ns in its
c ling unit; maintenance and recharging must
theref re nly be carried ut by auth rized
technicians.
Use
• The d mestic refrigerat rs and freezers are
designed t be used specifically f r the st rage
f edible f dstuffs nly.
• Best perf rmance is btained with ambient
temperature 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 f y ur appliance is sh wn n its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is n t
included within the range indicated f r the class
f this appliance, the f ll wing instructi ns must
be bserved: when the ambient temperature
dr ps bel w the minimum level, the st rage
temperature in the freezer c mpartment cann t
be guaranteed; theref re it is advisable t use the
f d st red as s n as p ssible.
• Fr zen f d must n t be re-fr zen nce it has
been thawed ut.
• Manufacturers’ st rage rec mmendati ns sh uld
be strictly adhered t . Refer t relevant
instructi ns.
• The inner lining f the appliance c nsists f
channels thr ugh which the refrigerant passes. If
these sh uld be punctured this w uld damage the
appliance bey nd repair and cause f d l ss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS t scrape ff
fr st r ice. Fr st may be rem ved by using the
scraper pr vided. Under n circumstances sh uld
s lid ice be f rced ff the liner. S lid ice sh uld be
all wed t thaw when defr sting the appliance.
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If the appliance is fixed t the side f the kitchen unit,
simply slacken the screws in fixing brackets (E),
m ve the brackets as sh wn in the figure and re-
tighten the screws. Fit the c ver (D).
After completion of the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the
cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of
the gasket or accelerate this process by heating
up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a
low setting.
PR167/1
Hd
Hb
Fix c ver (Hd) n guide (Hb) until it clips int place.

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CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Use - Cleaning the interi r - C ntr l Panel - Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Use - Use f the fridge c mpartment - Fresh f d refrigerati n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Use - Use f the freezer c mpartment - Freezing fresh f d - St rage f fr zen f d - Thawing . . . . . . . . . . .6
Use - Ice-cube pr ducti n- C ld accumulat rs - M vable shelves - P siti ning the d r shelves . . . . . . . . . .7
Hints - Hints f r refrigerati n - Hints f r freezing - Hints f r st rage f fr zen f d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance - Peri ds f n perati n - Peri dic cleaning - Interi r light - Defr sting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Customer service and spare parts - Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installation - L cati n - Shelf-h lders - Electrical c nnecti n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installation - Instructi n f r t tally built-in instructi ns - D r Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• D n t place carb nated r fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure n the c ntainer,
which may cause it t expl de, resulting in
damage t the appliance. D n t use a
mechanical device r any artificial means t
speed up the thawing pr cess ther than th se
rec mmended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal bjects f r cleaning y ur appliance as it
may get damaged.
Installation
• During n rmal perati n, the c ndenser and
c mpress r at the back f the appliance heat up
c nsiderably. F r safety reas ns, minimum
ventilati n must be as sh wn in the instructi ns.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
• Care must be taken t ensure that the appliance
d es n t stand n the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply c rd is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special c rd r assembly availa-
ble fr m the manufacturer r its service agent.
• If the appliance is transp rted h riz ntally, it is
p ssible that the il c ntained in the c mpress r
fl ws in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable t
wait at least tw h urs bef re c nnecting the
appliance t all w the il t fl w back in the
c mpress r.
• There are w rking parts in this pr duct which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilati n as a failure t d this will result in
c mp nent failure and p ssible f d l ss. See
installati n instructi ns.
• Parts which heat up sh uld n t be exp sed.
Wherever p ssible the back f the pr duct sh uld
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 be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.
Disposal of old Appliances
The symb l n the pr duct r n its packaging
indicates that this pr duct may n t be treated as
h useh ld waste. Instead it shall be handed ver t
the applicable c llecti n p int f r the recycling f
electrical and electr nic equipment. By ensuring this
pr duct is disp sed f c rrectly, y u will help prevent
p tential negative c nsequences f r the
envir nment and human health, which c uld
therwise be caused by inappr priate waste
handling f this pr duct. F r m re detailed
inf rmati n ab ut recycling f this pr duct, please
c ntact y ur l cal city ffice, y ur h useh ld waste
disp sal service r the sh p where y u purchased
the pr duct.
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Place guide (Ha) n the inside part f the furniture
d r, up and d wn as sh wn in the figure and mark
the p siti n f external h les. After having drilled
h les, fix the guide with the screws supplied.
21mm
21mm
ca. 50 mm
90°
90°
ca. 50 mm
Fix c ver (Hc) n guide (Ha) until it clips int place
PR33
Hc
Ha
PR167
Ha
Hb
8mm
Open the appliance d r and the furniture d r at
90°. Insert the small square (Hb) int guide (Ha).
Put t gether the appliance d r and the furniture
d r and mark the h les as indicated in the figure. .
PR168
Hb
Place the small square n the guide again and fix it
with the screws supplied.
Sh uld the lining up f the furniture d r be
necessary, use the clearance f sl ts.
At the end f perati ns, it is necessary t check if
the d r f the furniture cl ses pr perly.
Ha
8mm
K
Rem ve the brackets and mark a distance f 8 mm
fr m the uter edge f the d r where the nail must
be fitted (K).

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Cleaning the interior
Bef re using the appliance f r the first time, wash
the interi r and all internal access ries with luke-
warm water and s me neutral s ap s as t rem ve
the typical smell f a brand-new pr duct, then dry
th r ughly.
USE
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
Control panel
A - Appliance butt n ON/OFF
B - Freezer Therm stat c ntr l kn b
C - Temperature indicati n butt n
ABCDEF
D - Temperature and functi n indicat r
E - Functi n butt n/ reset alarm
F - Fridge Therm stat c ntr l kn b
DISPLAY
3
1245
6
3. p sitiv and negativ Temperture indicat r
4. Temperature indicat r
5. If n fast freeze funci n is n
6. If n the sh pping functi n is n
1. If n, the indicated temperature is that f the
fridge c mpartment;
if it flashes, the alarm c rresp nds t the
relative c mpartment.
2. If n, the indicated temperature is that f the
freezer c mpartment;
if it flashes, the alarm c rresp nds t the
relative c mpartment.
Operation
After plugging the plug int the p wer utlet, if the
display is n t illuminated, press butt n (A), appliance
n.
As s n as the appliance is turned n, the f ll wing
signals will appear n the c ntr l panel:
• symb l (3) will be p sitive, indicating that the
temperature is p sitive.
• the temperature flashes, the backgr und f the
display is red and y u will hear a buzzer. Press
butt n (E) and the buzzer will g ff (als see the
secti n n "excessive temperature alarm").
By turning the kn b the display flashes and sh ws
the desired temperature. F r a c rrect st rage f
the f d the f ll wing temperatures sh uld be set:
+5°C in the fridge
-18°C in the freezer
Important
If the d r remains ajar f r m re than 7 minutes, the
internal lighting will turn ff electr nically; after this, the
lighting functi n will be reset by pening and cl sing
the d r itself.
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Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it
stands against the interi r surface f the unit n the
side where the d r hinges f the appliances are
fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts
up against the unit (1) and make sure that the l wer
hinge is in line with the surface f the unit (2).
D023
1
2
D724
Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the
refrigerat r and the adjacent cabinet.
I
P
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws pr vided in the
kit included with the appliance.
(I = sh rt) (P = l ng)
Apply c vers (C-D) n j int c ver lugs and int hinge
h les.
Snap vent grille (B) and hinge c ver (E) int
p siti n.
PR266
Ha Hb
Hc
Hd
Separate parts Ha, Hb, Hc, Hd as sh wn in the
figure.
B
E
C
D

Temperature indication
In n rmal c nditi ns, the display indicates the freezer
temperature (symb l 2).
Each time key C is pressed, the display indicates in
sequence:
1. symb l 1 turns n and indicat r 4 sh ws the
temperature f the fridge c mpartment;
2.symb l 2 turns n and indicat r 4 sh ws the
temperature f the freezer c mpartment.
In any case, after 10 sec nds n rmal display
c nditi ns are rest red. Switching off
The appliance is shut ff by pressing butt n (A) f r
m re than 1 sec nd. After this, a c untd wn f the
temperature fr m -3 -2 -1 will be sh wn.
When the appliance is shut ff, display (D) als g es
ff.
Activation of functions
Each time butt n E is pressed, the f ll wing functi ns
are activated in a cl ckwise directi n:
Symb l 5 : fast freeze functi n
Symb l 6 : sh pping functi n
N Symb l: N rmal perati n
N t m re than ne functi n can be activated at a time;
t de-activate the functi ns, press the butt n several
times until n ic n appears.
Use of the fridge
compartment
Setting the temperature
The temperature within the appliance is c ntr lled by
the therm stat c ntr l kn b situated at the t p f the
appliance.
The temperature f this c mpartment may be
regulated by r tating the kn b (F), and may vary
between m re r less +2°C and +8°C.
When the kn b is r tated, the display flashes and
indicates the set temperature. After having set the
desired temperature, if the kn b is n t r tated within
5 sec nds, the temperature f the freezer
c mpartment will be indicated.
T perate the appliance pr ceed as f ll ws:
Turn the therm stat c ntr l bey nd the «■» p siti n.
P siti n min = minimum c ldness
P siti n max = maximum c ldness
Turn the therm stat dial t the required p siti n.
The intermediate position is usually the most
suitable.
The therm stat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the appliance depends n the f ll wing
fact rs:
– r m temperature
– h w ften the d r is pened
– h w much f d is st red
– p siti n f the appliance
T shut ff the refrigerat r c mpartment, r tate the
kn b (F) anticl ckwise till p siti n "■". In this p siti n
the w rd "OF" is indicated f r 5 sec nds. The freezer
c mpartment will keep n w rking.
We suggest placing the kn b in the middle p siti n t
btain an internal temperature f appr ximately +5° C.
Once the refrigerat r c mpartment is shut ff, the
nly temperature which is indicated is that f the
freezer c mpartment.
In this c nditi n, the functi n sh pping cann t be
activated, and the lighting in the refrigerat r
c mpartment will be switched ff.
Important: If the fridge compartment is off, the
door must be closed in order that the freezer is
working properly .
In this condition, the electronic control of the
appliance functions automatically and
periodically circulating the air to prevent
unpleasant smells and humidity .
Shopping Function
If y u need t insert a large am unt f warm f d, f r
example after d ing the gr cery sh pping, we suggest
activating the Sh pping functi n t chill the pr ducts
m re rapidly and t av id warming the ther f d
which is already in the refrigerat r and/ r freezer.
The sh pping functi n is activated by pressing butt n
E (several times if necessary) until the c rresp nding
ic n appears
The sh pping functi n shuts ff aut matically after
appr ximately 6 h urs.
It is p ssible t de-activate the functi n at any time by
pressing butt n E (see paragraph "Functi n
Activati n").
Fresh food refrigeration
T btain the best perf rmance:
• d n t st re warm f d r evap rating liquids in
the refrigerat r;
• d c ver r wrap the f d, particularly if it has a
str ng flav ur.
• P siti n f d s that air can circulate freely r und
it. 5
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Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
Door reversal
Recess dimensions
Height (1) 1780 mm
Depth (2) 550 mm
Width (3) 560 mm
T ensure adequate ventilati n, all w the clearances
sh wn in figure.
50 mm
min.
200 cm
2
200 cm
2
min.
D567
Furtherm re, it is necessary that the cabinet has a
ventilati n recess with the f ll wing dimensi ns:
depth 50 mm
width 540 mm
The appliance is supplied with the right
or left door opening. To change the opening
direction of the door proceed as in the
following instructions before installing it.
1. Unscrew the upper pin and rem ve the spacer
2. Rem ve the upper d r
3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the brackets and
refit them n the pp site side
4. Refit the upper d r, the upper pin and the
spacer n the pp site side
5. Unscrew the l wer pin and rem ve the spacer
and refit them n the pp site side
PR01
540
50
3
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Use of the freezer compartment
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is c ntr lled by
the therm stat situated at the t p f the cabinet.
The temperature f this c mpartment may be
regulated by r tating the kn b (B), and may vary
between m re r less -15°C and -24°C.
When the kn b is r tated, the display flashes and
indicates the set temperature. After having set the
desired temperature, if the kn b is n t r tated within
5 sec nds, the temperature f the freezer
c mpartment will be indicated.
T perate the freezer pr ceed as f ll ws:
Turn the therm stat c ntr l bey nd the «■» p siti n.
When y u first start the freezer, we suggest that y u
turn the therm stat c ntr l t a medium setting.
H wever, if the appliance is w rking in unfav urable
r m c nditi ns such as
- p r ventilati n,
- high temperature,
- frequent d r penings,
it may be necessary t select a m re suitable
setting.
We suggest setting the kn b t the middle p siti n t
btain an internal temperature f appr ximately
-18°C, which guarantees pr per freezing and
c nservati n f the fr zen f ds.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer c mpartment is suitable f r l ng term
st rage f c mmercially fr zen f d, and f r freezing
fresh f d.
The maximum quantity f f ds t freeze in 24 h urs is
sh wn n the serial number plate.
Place the f ds y u want t freeze n the shelf f the
freezer c mpartment, as this is the c ldest p int.
T freeze fresh f ds, y u will need t activate the fast
freeze functi n. Press butt n E (several times if
necessary) until the c rresp nding ic n appears
After a pre-c ling peri d f 24 h urs, place the f ds
in the freezer.
The freezing pr cess takes 24 h urs. During this
peri d d n t put ther f ds in the freezer.
This functi n st ps aut matically after 54 h urs.
Put the f ds t be fr zen in the c mpartments f
the freezer, as per the diagram.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up r after a peri d ut f use,
bef re putting the pr ducts in the c mpartment let
the appliance run f r at least tw h urs n the fast
fr st setting, then push again the Super-fr st butt n.
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must be consumed uickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Thawing
Deep-fr zen r fr zen f d, pri r t being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerat r c mpartment r at
r m temperature, depending n the time available
f r this perati n.
Small pieces may even be c ked still fr zen, directly
fr m the freezer: in this case, c king will take l nger.
The functi n can be de-activated at any time by
pressing butt n E (see paragraph "Activati n f
Functi ns").
Distribute the fr zen f d packages in the ther
c mpartments, s that the t p c mpartments can be
used f r a further freezing perati n.
- The f d t be fr zen must be fresh and f the
best quality.
- D n t all w fresh f d t t uch f d which is
already fr zen.
- During the freezing pr cess, ensure that the
freezer d r remains cl sed.
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ATTENTION!
It must be p ssible t disc nnect the appliance fr m
the mains p wer supply; the plug must theref re be
easily accessible after installati n.
Electrical connection
Bef re plugging in, ensure that the v ltage and
frequency sh wn n the serial number plate
c rresp nd t y ur d mestic p wer supply. V ltage
can vary by ±6% f the rated v ltage.
F r perati n with different v ltages, a suitably sized
aut -transf rmer must be used.
The appliance must be earthed.
The p wer supply cable plug is pr vided with a
c ntact f r this purp se.
If the d mestic p wer supply s cket is n t earthed,
c nnect the appliance t a separate earth in
c mpliance with current regulati ns, c nsulting a
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance sh uld be installed well away fr m
s urces f heat such as radiat rs, b ilers, direct
sunlight etc. See the encl sed built-in instructi ns.
This appliance c mplies with the f ll wing
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC f 2/6/87 relative t radi interference
suppressi n.
- 73/23 EEC f 19.2.73 (L w V ltage Directive) and
subsequent m dificati ns;
- 89/336 EEC f 3.5.89 (Electr magnetic
C mpatibility Directive) and subsequent
m dificati ns.
Shelf holders
Y ur appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that
make it p ssible t secure the shelves during
transp rtati n.
T rem ve them pr ceed as f ll ws:
Raise the shelf fr m the back, push it in the directi n
f the arr w until it is freed and rem ve the retainers.
B
A

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Cold accumulators
The appliance is equipped with tw c ld
accumulat rs. If there is a p wer utage, they will
extend f d c nservati n f r a few h urs.
Excessive temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer
c mpartment (f r example due t an p wer failure)
is indicated by:
- flashing temperature;
- freezer c mpartment flashing (symb l 2);
- red illuminati n f display;
- s unding f buzzer.
When n rmal c nditi ns are rest red:
- the ac ustic signal shuts ff;
- the temperature value c ntinues t flash;
- the display illuminati n remains red.
When y u press butt n "E" t de-activate the alarm,
the highest temperature reached in the c mpartment
appears n indicat r 4 f r appr ximately 5 sec nds.
At this p int the flashing st ps and the display
illuminati n changes ver fr m red t white.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched
ff by pressing butt n E; the illuminati n f the
display remains red until n rmal st rage c nditi ns
are rest red.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with ne r m re trays
f r the pr ducti n f ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer c mpartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
Movable shelves
The walls f the refrigerat r are equipped with a
series f runners s that the shelves can be
p siti ned as desired.
F r better use f space, the fr nt half-shelves can lie
ver the rear nes.
D338
Positioning the door shelves
T permit st rage f f d packages f vari us sizes,
the d r shelves can be placed at different heights.
T make these adjustments pr ceed as f ll ws:
Gradually pull the shelf in the directi n f the arr ws
until it c mes free, then rep siti n as required.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is n t functi ning pr perly, check
that:
• the plug is firmly in the wall s cket and the mains
p wer switch is n;
• there is an electricity supply (find ut by plugging
in an ther appliance);
• If there are water dr ps n the b tt m f the
cabinet, check that the defr st water drain
pening is n t bstructed (see “Defr sting”
secti n).
• If y ur appliance is still n t w rking pr perly after
making the ab ve checks, c ntact the nearest
service centre.
T btain fast service, it is essential that when y u
apply f r it y u specify the m del and serial number
f y ur appliance which can be f und n the
guarantee certificate r n the rating plate l cated
inside the appliance, n the b tt m left-hand side.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
162
86
0,918
335
10
25
Fridge Net Capacity lt.
Energy C nsumpti n kWh/24h
Energy C nsumpti n kWh/annu
Freezing Capacity kg/24h
Rising Time
Freezer Net Capacity lt.
The Technical inf are n the rating plate situated n the left inside the appliance.

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Hints for storage of frozen food
T btain the best perf rmance fr m this appliance,
y u sh uld:
• make sure that the c mmercially fr zen
f dstuffs were adequately st red by the retailer;
• be sure that fr zen f dstuffs are transferred
fr m the f dst re t the freezer in the sh rtest
p ssible time;
• n t pen the d r frequently r leave it pen
l nger than abs lutely necessary.
• Once defr sted, f d deteri rates rapidly and
cann t be refr zen.
• D n t exceed the st rage peri d indicated by
the f d manufacturer.
The numbers indicate st rage times in m nths f r the
appr priate types f fr zen g ds. Whether the
upper r l wer value f the indicated st rage time is
valid depends n the quality f the f ds and pre-
treating bef re freezing;
• do not put carbonated li uids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
Hints for freezing
T help y u make the m st f the freezing pr cess,
here are s me imp rtant hints:
• the maximum quantity f f d which can be
fr zen in 24 hrs. is sh wn n the rating plate;
• the freezing pr cess takes 24 h urs. N further
f d t be fr zen sh uld be added during this
peri d;
• nly freeze t p quality, fresh and th r ughly
cleaned, f dstuffs;
• prepare f d in small p rti ns t enable it t be
rapidly and c mpletely fr zen and t make it
p ssible subsequently t thaw nly the quantity
required;
• wrap up the f d in aluminium f il r p lythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• d n t all w fresh, unfr zen f d t t uch f d
which is already fr zen, thus av iding a rise in
temperature f the latter;
• lean f ds st re better and l nger than fatty
nes; salt reduces the st rage life f f d;
• water ices, if c nsumed immediately after
rem val fr m the freezer c mpartment, can
p ssibly cause the skin t be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable t sh w the freezing-in date n
each individual pack t enable y u t keep tab f
the st rage time;
• the symb ls n the drawers sh w different types f
fr zen g ds.
HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in p lythene bags and place
n the glass shelf ab ve the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these sh uld be
c vered and may be placed n any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these sh uld be th r ughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
pr vided.
Butter and cheese: these sh uld be placed in
special airtight c ntainers r wrapped in aluminium
f il r p lythene bags t exclude as much air as
p ssible.
Milk bottles: these sh uld have a cap and sh uld
be st red in the b ttle rack n the d r.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
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MAINTENANCE
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is n t in use f r l ng peri ds,
take the f ll wing precauti ns:
Turn ff the appliance;
rem ve all f d;
defr st and clean the interi r and all access ries;
leave the d r ajar t all w air t circulate t prevent
unpleasant smells.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarb nate f
s da. Rinse and dry th r ughly.
Clean the c ndenser (black grill) and the
c mpress r at the back f the appliance with a
brush r a vacuum cleaner. This persti n will
impr ve the perf rmance f the appliance and save
electricity c nsumpti n.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerat r aut matically defr sts every time
the c mpress r st ps. The water is discharged, via
the pipe, int a tray l cated at the back f the
appliance ab ve the c mpress r, where it
evap rates.
Freezer
Y ur appliance is fr st free, which means there is n
need t manually defr st y ur appliance as this will
be carried ut aut matically.
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance c ntains hydr carb ns in its c ling
unit; maintenance and recharging must theref re
nly be carried ut by auth rized technicians.
Interior light
If it bec mes necessary t replace the lamp, press
n the rear h k and at the same time
slide the c ver in the directi n indicated by the arr w.
Attention:
Replace the lamp with ne f the same p wer (the
maximum p wer is sh wn n the light diffuser).