Electrolux IK3026SAR User manual

IK3026SAR
IK3026SAL
EN Refrigerator User Manual 2
DE Kühlschrank Benutzerinformation 24

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 9
5. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 11
6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 14
7. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................16
8. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................18
9. NOISES............................................................................................................ 22
10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................22
11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES......................................................22
12. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 22
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................... 23
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
Welcome to Electrolux.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data 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.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
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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 similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
•To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
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–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.
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.
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• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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• 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 a light source 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 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.
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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
Overall dimensions ¹
H1 mm 1769
W1 mm 556
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 552
A mm 1780
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Space required in use ²
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 780
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 the
nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place
with direct sunlight. 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.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
3.4 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
5 cm min.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
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.
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CAUTION!
At every stage of reversing
the door protect the floor
from scratching with a
durable material.
4. CONTROL PANEL
5
1
678 4 3 2
1Display
2Freezer Temperature warmer button
3Freezer Temperature colder button
4OK
5Mode
6Fridge Temperature warmer button
7Fridge Temperature colder button
8ON/OFF
It is possible to change predefined sound
of buttons by pressing together Mode
and temperature colder button for a few
seconds. Change is reversible.
4.1 Display
min
A B C D E
G FHIJ
A. Fridge compartment indicator
B. Timer indicator
/Temperature indicator
C. FastCool function
D. FastFreeze function
E. Temperature indicator
F. Freezer compartment indicator
G. Alarm indicator
H. ChildLock function
I. DrinksChill function
J. DYNAMICAIR function
4.2 Switching on
1. Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the
display is off. The temperature
indicators show the set default
temperature.
To select a different set temperature
refer to "Temperature regulation".
If "dEMo" appears on the display, refer to
"Troubleshooting" .
4.3 Switching off
1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 3
seconds.
The display switches off.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
power socket.
4.4 Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by
pressing the temperature regulators.
Recommended set temperature is:
• +4°C for the fridge
• -18°C for the freezer
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The temperature range may vary
between -16°C and -22°C for freezer and
between 2°C and 8°C for fridge.
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
4.5 FastCool function
If you need to insert in the fridge
compartment a large amount of warm
food, for example after doing the grocery
shopping, we suggest activating the
FastCool function to chill the products
more rapidly and to avoid warming the
other food which is already in the
refrigerator.
1. Press the Mode until the
corresponding icon appears.
The FastCool indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK to confirm.
The FastCool indicator is shown. The fan
activates automatically for the function
duration.
This function stops automatically after
approximately 6 hours.
You can deactivate the FastCool function
before its automatic end by repeating the
procedure or by selecting a different
fridge set temperature.
4.6 FastFreeze function
The FastFreeze is used to perform pre-
freezing and fast freezing in sequence of
Freezer compartment. This function
accelerates the freezing of fresh food
and, at the same time, protects
foodstuffs already stored from
undesirable warming.
To freeze fresh food activate
the FastFreeze function at
least 24 hours before placing
the food to complete pre-
freezing.
1. To activate this function press the
Mode button until the corresponding
icon appears.
The FastFreeze indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The FastFreeze indicator is shown.
This function stops automatically after 28
hours.
You can deactivate the FastFreeze
function before its automatic end by
repeating the procedure until the
FastFreeze indicator turns off or by
selecting a different set temperature.
4.7 DYNAMICAIR function
The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of food and keeps more uniform
temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed or manually.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the
corresponding icon appears.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator is
shown.
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DYNAMICAIR
indicator goes off.
If the function is activated
automatically the
DYNAMICAIR indicator is
not shown (refer to "Daily
use").
The activation of the
DYNAMICAIR function
increase the energy
consumption.
The fan stops when the door is open and
restarts immediately after the door
closing.
4.8 ChildLock function
Activate the ChildLock function to lock
the buttons from unintentional operation.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The ChildLock indicator flashes.
2. Press OK to confirm.
The ChildLock indicator is shown.
To deactivate the ChildLock function,
repeat the procedure until the ChildLock
indicator goes off.
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4.9 DrinksChill function
The DrinksChill function is to be used to
set an acoustic alarm at the preferred
time, useful for example when a recipe
requires to cool down food products for a
certain period of time.
It is also useful when a reminder is
needed in order not to forget the bottles
or cans placed in the freezer for fast
cooling.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The DrinksChill indicator flashes.
The Timer shows the set value (30
minutes) for a few seconds.
2. Press the Timer regulator to change
the Timer set value from 1 to 90
minutes.
3. Press OK to confirm.
The DrinksChill indicator is shown.
The Timer starts to flash (min).
At the end of the countdown the "0 min"
indicator flashes and an audible alarm
sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound
and terminate the function.
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DrinksChill goes off.
It is possible to change the
time at any time during the
countdown and at the end by
pressing the Temperature
colder button and the
Temperature warmer button.
4.10 High temperature alarm
When there is a temperature increase in
the freezer compartment (for example
due to an earlier power failure), the alarm
and freezer temperature indicators flash
and the sound is on.
To deactivate the alarm:
1. Press any button.
The sound switches off.
2. The freezer temperature indicator
shows the highest temperature
reached for a few seconds, then the
display shows the set temperature
again.
The alarm indicator
continues to flash 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.
4.11 Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for
approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on
and alarm indicator flashes.
The alarm stops after closing the door.
During the alarm, the sound can be
muted by pressing any button.
If you do not press any
button, the sound switches
off automatically after
around one hour to avoid
disturbing.
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.
Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
to ensure correct air
circulation.
5.3 Vegetable drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit
and vegetables.
To remove the drawer (e.g. for cleaning):
1. Pull out the drawer and lift it up.
2. Push the rails inside the cabinet to
avoid damage to the appliance when
closing the door.
To reassemble:
1. Pull out the rails.
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2. Place the rear part of the drawer (1)
on the rails.
2
1
3. Keep the front of the drawer (2) lifted
up while pushing the drawer in.
4. Press the front part of the drawer
downwards.
Pull out the drawer again
and check if it is placed
correctly on both rear and
front hooks.
5.4 DYNAMICAIR
The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of foods and keeps more uniform
temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed.
It is also possible to switch on the device
manually when needed (refer to
"DYNAMICAIR function").
The fan operates only when
the door is closed.
5.5 CleanAir filter
Your appliance is equipped with the
CleanAir carbon filter in a drawer inside
the DYNAMICAIR device.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted
odours in the fridge compartment,
improving the storage quality.
On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag
(Refer to "Care and cleaning" chapter for
the installation).
CAUTION!
During the operation, always
keep the air ventilation
drawer closed.
5.6 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
FastFreeze function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in
all compartments or drawers.
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
"FastFreeze Function").
For more information refer to "Hints for
freezing".
5.7 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 FastFreeze function switched on.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm
from the door.
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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".
5.8 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.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Hints for energy saving
• 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.
6.2 Hints for freezing
• Activate FastFreeze 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 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 .
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• 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
Meat:
Poultry
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Sausage
Ham
Leftovers with meat
9 - 12
6 - 12
4 - 6
6 - 9
1 - 2
1 - 2
2 - 3
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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.
• In order to accelerate cooling down of
the goods, it is advisable to turn on
the fan. The activation of
DYNAMICAIR allows greater
homogenization of internal
temperatures.
• 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.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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7.3 Defrosting of the
refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment during normal use. The
defrost water drains out through a trough
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.
For this purpose use the tube cleaner
provided with the appliance.
7.4 Defrosting of the freezer
CAUTION!
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 by the
manufacturer.
About 12 hours prior to
defrosting set a lower
temperature in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve in
case of any interruption in
operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food and put it in
a cool place.
CAUTION!
A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Leave the door open. Protect the
floor from the defrosting water e.g.
with a cloth or a flat vessel.
4. In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
5. When defrosting is complete, dry the
interior thoroughly.
6. Switch on the appliance and close
the door.
7. Set the temperature regulator to
obtain the maximum coldness and
run the appliance for at least 3 hours
using this setting.
Only after this time put the food back into
the freezer compartment.
7.5 Replacing the CleanAir filter
The CleanAir filter is an active carbon
filter which absorbs bad odours and
permits to maintain the best flavour and
aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of
odour cross contamination.
The air filter should be
handled carefully to prevent
its surface from being
scratched.
On delivery, the carbon filter
is in a plastic bag to
preserve performance. Place
the filter in the slot before
activating the appliance.
1. Open the drawer.
2. Pull out the exhausted air filter.
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3. Insert the new air filter in the slot.
4. Close the drawer.
To get the best performance the drawer
should be placed properly and the
CleanAir filter should be changed once
every year.
The air filter is a consumable
accessory and as such is not
covered by the guarantee.
New active air filters can be
purchased from your local
dealer. To change the air
filter repeat the procedure.
7.6 Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
period, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost the appliance.
4. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
5. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electri‐
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Acoustic or visual alarm is
on.
The cabinet has been re‐
cently switched on.
Refer to "Door Open
Alarm" or "High Tempera‐
ture Alarm".
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too high.
Refer to "Door Open
Alarm" or "High Tempera‐
ture Alarm".
The door is left open. Close the door.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to "Installation" chap‐
ter.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature be‐
fore storing.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
The FastFreeze function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastFreeze func‐
tion" section.
The FastCool function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastCool func‐
tion" section.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the "FastFreeze"
or "FastCool", or after
changing the temperature.
The compressor starts af‐
ter a period of time.
This is normal, no error
has occurred.
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not level‐
led.
Refer to installation instruc‐
tions.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open
the door immediately after
closing.
Wait a few seconds be‐
tween closing and re-open‐
ing of the door.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by
mode.
Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Au‐
thorized Service Centre.
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
The gasket is deformed or
dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Food products are not
wrapped properly.
Wrap the food products
better.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Appliance is fully loaded
and is set to the lowest
temperature.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Temperature set in the ap‐
pliance is too low and the
ambient temperature is too
high.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Control Panel"
chapter.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost
melts on the rear plate.
This is correct.
There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
Door was opened too fre‐
quently.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Door was not closed com‐
pletely.
Make sure the door is
closed completely.
Stored food was not wrap‐
ped.
Wrap food in suitable
packaging before storing it
in the appliance.
Water flows inside the re‐
frigerator.
Food products prevent the
water from flowing into the
water collector.
Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.
The water outlet is clog‐
ged.
Clean the water outlet.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the evap‐
orative tray above the com‐
pressor.
Attach the melting water
outlet to the evaporative
tray.
Temperature cannot be
set.
The "FastFreeze function"
or "FastCool function" is
switched on.
Switch off "FastFreeze
function" or "FastCool
function" manually, or wait
until the function deacti‐
vates automatically to set
the temperature. Refer to
"FastFreeze function" or
"FastCool function" sec‐
tion.
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
Set a higher/lower temper‐
ature.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
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