Fagor FCC100M User manual

IO-REF-1030 (01.2023/1)
FCC100M / FCC150M / FCC200M /
FCC260M / FCC300M
Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!
Avant de commencer à utiliser cet appareil, il est important de lire convenablement
cette notice.
Instruction manual
Notice d’utilisation
EN
FR
Chest freezer
Congélateur core
EN
FR

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3
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 6
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 10
INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 10
MINIMUM DISTANCES FROM THE HEAT SOURCES 10
MAINS CONNECTION 11
DISCONNECTING THE MAINS 11
CLIMATE RANGE 11
UNPACKING 12
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE 12
CONTROLS 13
APPLIANCE CONTROLS 13
ADJUST TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE APPLIANCE 13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEMPERATURE 14
DEFROSTING 14
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 15
STORAGE OF FOOD IN THE FRIDGE-FREEZER 15
FREEZING FOOD** 15
USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 17
PRACTICAL EVERYDAY TIPS 17
UNDERSTANDING THE STARS 17
PRACTICAL TIPS 17
FOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN A REFRIGERATOR 18
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 19
DEFROSTING THE FRIDGE*** 19
DEFROSTING THE FREEZER** 19
DEFROST THE FREEZER CHAMBER FOLLOWING STEPS:** 19
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 20
AUTOMATIC FRIDGE DEFROSTING**** 20
WASHING THE FRIDGE AND FREEZER CHAMBERS MANUALLY**** 20
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE SHELVES***** 20
TAKING OUT AND PUTTING IN THE DOOR SHELF***** 20
TROUBLE-SHOOTING 21
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 23
WARRANTY 23
EN- Table of contents

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CONSIGNES DE SECURITÉ D’UTILISATION 25
INSTALLATION ET CONDITIONS DE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’APPAREIL 32
INSTALLATION AVANT LA PREMIÈRE MISE EN MARCHE 32
LES DISTANCES MINIMUMS DES SOURCES DE CHAUFFAGE 32
RACCORDEMENT AU RÉSEAU ÉLECTRIQUE 33
MISE HORS CIRCUIT 33
CLASSE CLIMATIQUE 33
RECYCLAGE 34
COMMANDE 35
COMMANDE DE L’APPAREIL 35
RÉGLAGE DE LA TEMPÉRATURE À L’INTÉRIEUR DE L’APPAREIL 35
INFORMATIONS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES SUR LA TEMPÉRATURE 36
DÉGIVRER 36
UTILISATION ET FONCTIONS 37
CONSERVATION DES DENRÉES DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 37
CONGÉLATION DES PRODUITS** 37
COMMENT EXPLOITER LE REFRIGERATEUR DE FAÇON ECONOMIQUE? 39
CONSEILS PRATIQUES 39
QUE VEULENT DIRE LES ÉTOILES? 39
ZONES DE STOCKAGE DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 40
PRODUITS QUI NE DEVRAIENT PAS ÊTRE STOCKÉS DANS LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR 40
DÉGIVRAGE, NETTOYAGE ET CONSERVATION 41
DÉGIVRAGE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR*** 41
DÉGIVRAGE DU CONGÉLATEUR** 41
MODE OPÉRATOIRE POUR LE DÉGIVRAGE DU COFFRE DU CONGÉLATEUR:** 42
DÉGIVRAGE AUTOMATIQUE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR**** 42
DÉGIVRAGE AUTOMATIQUE DU CONGÉLATEUR**** 42
LAVAGE À MAIN DU COMPARTIMENT RÉFRIG ÉRATEUR ET CONGÉLATEUR**** 42
ENLÈVEMENT ET MISE EN PLACE DES CLAYETTES ***** 42
ENLÈVEMENT ET MISE EN PLACE DU BALCONNET ***** 42
43LOCALISATION DES PANNES
GARANTIE 45
FR- Table des matières

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Dear customer,
From now on, your daily housework will be easier
than ever before.Your appliance is excep-
tionally easy to use and extremely ecient. After
reading these Operating Instructions, operating
the appliance will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufac-
turer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with
regard to safety and functionality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read
these Operating Instructions. By following these
instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any
problems in using the appliance. It is important to
keep these Operating Instructions and store them
in a safe place so that they can be consulted at
any time.
Follow these instructions carefully in order to
avoid possible accidents.
Sincerely,

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE
SAFETY OF USE
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and sim-
ilar applications such as:
1. Sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working envi-
ronments
2. Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other resi-
dential type environments
3. Bed and breakfast type environments
4. Catering and similar non-retail applications
•The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes
which do not aect the operation of the appliance.
•Some provisions in this user manual are unied for refriger-
ating products of dierent types (for a refrigerator, refrigera-
tor-freezer or freezer)
•The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising
from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this
manual.
•Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it over to
the next user.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with limited physical or mental capabilities and per-
sons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance.
•Do not allow children to use the appliance. Do not allow
them to play with the appliance. They must not climb inside
the drawers and swing on the doors.
•The appliance operates properly at the ambient tempera-
ture (see product che). Do not use it in the cellar, unheated
summer cottage during autumn and winter.
•When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the
door handles, do not pull the condenser at the rear part of
the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit.
•When transporting, moving or positioning the fridge-freez-
er do not tilt it by more than 40° from the vertical position.
Should such a situation occur, the appliance should be
switched on after minimum 2 hours from its replacement in
the right position (g.2).

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•Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each main-
tenance activity. Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body
of the plug instead.
•The “cracking” sound, which the appliance may emit is
caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a re-
sult of temperature variations.
•For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself.Re-
pairs carried out by persons who do not have the required
qualications may result in serious danger for the user of
the appliance.
•Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few
minutes (the size of the room for a product containing
isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m
3
) to avoid damage
to the cooling system.
• Do not refreeze partly thawed products.
•Do not store beverages in bottles and cans, especially car-
bonated beverages, in the freezer chamber. The cans and
the bottles may explode.
•Do not put frozen products, taken out directly from the
freezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your mouth, their low
temperature may cause severe frostbite.
•Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by
puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or break-
ing the pipes.The refrigerant is ammable. If the refrigerant
makes contact with the eyes, rinse them with clean water
and call for medical assistance immediately.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied person
in order to avoid a hazard.
•This appliance is intended for food storage, do not use it for
other purposes.
•When performing activities, such as cleaning, maintenance
or moving, the appliance must be completely disconnected
from power supply (by pulling the plug out from the socket)
•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
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the haz-
ards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision

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•In order to obtain more space in the freezer, you can remove
the drawers and place the food directly on the shelves.This
has no eect on the product mechanical properties and
cooling performance. Declared freezer capacity was calcu-
lated with the drawers removed.
•WARNING:Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unles they are of
the type recommended by the manufacturer
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable materials
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions:
•Opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the ap-
pliance.
•Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food
and accessible drainage systems.
•Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the refrig-
erator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
•Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing
pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making
ice cubes.
•One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable
for the freezing of fresh food
Compartments
TYPE
Target storage
temp.[OC] Appropriate food
1 Fridge +2≤+8
Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables,
dairy products, cakes, drinks and other foods are not suitable
for freezing.
2Freezer
!
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic products
and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer
the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), suitable
for frozen fresh food.
3Freezer
@
≤-18
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic products
and meat products (recommended for 3 months, the longer
the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not
suitable for frozen fresh food.

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4Freezer
#
≤-12
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic products
and meat products (recommended for 2 months, the longer
the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not
suitable for frozen fresh food
5Freezer
$
≤-6
Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic products
and meat products (recommended for 1 months, the longer
the storage time, the worse the taste and nutrition), are not
suitable for frozen fresh food.
60- star
compartment -6≤0
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, some packaged processed
foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day,
preferably no more than 3 days). Partially encapsulated
processed foods (non-freezable foods)
7 Chill 2≤+3
Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic products,
etc.(7 days below 0OC and above 0OC is recommended for
consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days).
Seafood (less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to
store above 0OC)
8 Fresh Food 0≤+4
Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, cooked food, etc.
(Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no
more than 3 days)
9 Wine +5≤+20 red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.
•Note: please store dierent foods according to the com-
partments or target storage temperature of your purchased
products.
•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,
switch o, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to
prevent mould developing within the appliance.
•Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser
products): Clean water tanks if they have not been used for
48 h; ush the water system connected to a water supply if
water has not been drawn for 5 days.
•Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019, the
minimum availability period for spare parts necessary to
repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years depending on the type
and purpose of the spare part.
•The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure are avail-
able on the websites of the manufacturer, importer or an
authorized representative.
•For more information about the product, please refer to the
EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.ec.europa.
eu. For more information, please use your mobile device to
scan the QR code on the energy label or enter the product
model listed on the energy label in the EPREL search en-
gine https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built-in appliance.
Installation before using the appliance for the rst time
•Take the product out of the package, remove the scotch tape protecting the door
and the equipment. Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild
washing agent.
•Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging. If it is necessary
to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm as
well as protecting it with scotch tape
•Clean the interior surface of the fridge- freezer and the elements of the equip-
ment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water, then wipe it dry.
•Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and stable surface, in dry, aired and
shaded room, far from the heat sources such as: oven, hob, central heating radi-
ators, central heating pipes, hot water installation, etc.
•On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil, this foils should
be removed.
•Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2
adjustable front legs (g. 3)
•To ensure that the door opens freely, the distance between the side of the appli-
ance (on door hinges side) and the wall is shown on gure 5.*
•Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of
the appliance (g. 6).*
•WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built
- in structure, clear of obstruction
Minimum distances from the heat sources
• from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
•from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned distances, provide an ap-
propriate insulation board.
Warning:
•The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and other elements
of the cooling system must not contact other elements, which may damage
them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the water supply pipes).
•It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to dam-
age the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be
bent, straightened or wound.
•If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void (g. 8).
•In some models the handle is put into the appliance, You should screw it with
Your own screwdriver,
• Do not damage the refrigerant circut

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Mains connection
•Prior to connection, it is recommended to set the temperature control knob to
an „OFF” or other position that disconnects the appliance from the power supply
(See page with the control description).
•This appliance should be connected to AC 220-240V 50Hz supply socket. The
socket must be tted properly, and must be supplied with an earthing conduit
and a 10A fuse.
•It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed.The manufacturer
will not be held liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure
to full this requirement.
•Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is nec-
essary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring and
a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety certicate.
•If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certicate), its
socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the sinks, and must not be
in a place where it could be ooded by water or waste water.
•See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appliance for de-
tailed specications**.
Disconnecting the mains
Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains, either by pull-
ing the plug out of the mains socket, or by switching the two-pole switch o (g. 9).
Climate range
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated
plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which
the appliance is working) the operation of the appliance is optimal (proper).
Climate class Allowable ambient temperature
SN Extended Temperate This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an
ambient temperature ranging between 10°C and 32°C
N Temperate
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an
ambient temperature ranging between 16 °C and
32°C
ST Subtropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an
ambient temperature ranging between 16 °C and 38
°C
T Tropical
This refrigeration appliance is intended for use at an
ambient temperature ranging between 16 °C and 43
°C
* Only free-standing appliances
** According to the model

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UNPACKING
During transportation, protective packaging
was used to protect the appliance against
any damage. After unpacking, please dis-
pose of all elements of packaging in a way
that will not cause damage to the environ-
ment.
All materials used for packaging the appli-
ance are environmentally friendly; they are
100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate sym-
bol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, poly-
styrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during un-
packing.
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE
In accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding
used electrical and electronic goods, this
appliance is marked with the symbol of the
crossed-out waste container. This marking
indicates that the appliance must not be
disposed of together with other household
waste after it has been used.
The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre
collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collec-
tors, including local collection points, shops and local au-
thority departments provide recycling schemes.
Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods
helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from
the presence of dangerous components and the inappropri-
ate storage and processing of such goods.

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CONTROLS
Appliance controls
The control panel is shown in gure 10. For reference it is also shown below:
Adjust temperature inside the appliance
Set the thermostat to one of the settings listed below:
1 ÷ 2 +4OC ÷ -12OC
2 ÷ 4 -12OC ÷ -18OC
4 ÷ 7 -18OC ÷ -24OC
7 < -24OC
Note: setting the thermostat to setting 7 will cause the compressor to operate continuously
and the temperature inside the appliance will drop below –24°C. Use this setting 24 hours be-
fore loading the appliance with fresh products and reduce the setting after another 24 hours.
This way, you can freeze food faster and reduce electricity consumption.
Note: setting the thermostat minimum setting of 1 activates the refrigerator function. Set the
thermostat to this setting, then remove all frozen food and after an hour, place inside the fresh
food to be cooled. Do not place fresh food inside the appliance within an hour as it will cause
frosting.
Note: The compressor in the appliance is designed to operate at freezing temperature down
to –15°C, only with settings 2-7.

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Additional information on the temperature
•The temperature inside the appliance is inuenced by many factors. How you
set the temperature control dial depends on the ambient temperature, sun ex-
posure, how often you open the door and the amount of food stored.The middle
setting of the dial is most optimal in most cases.
•Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its operating temper-
ature, which takes minimum 4 hours.
•Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the
year. The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the
compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order
to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers.
•The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for in-
stance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or
when the door is open for a longer period of time.This will not aect the condition
of the stored foodstu, and the temperature will quickly return to its set value.
DEFROSTING
In order to defrost the freezer chamber, you must take the following steps
(Fig. 20):
• Set the knob at ”OFF” / „0“ position, take out the plug from the mains socket.
• Open the lid and remove the food from the freezer.
•After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove the white frost or water from the smooth
wall surfaces.
•There is a water conduit at the bottom of the freezer, when defrosting, extract
the rubber cover, de frosted water will drip into the hole and ow out. (NOTES:
PLEASE KEEP THE RUBBER COVER WELL DURING THE DEFROSTING
AND PUT IT BACK AFTER DEFROSTING IS DONE )
• Extract the water conduit by 20-25mm until the water hole can be seen.
• Twist the water conduit until the arrow points downward.
•After defrosting is done, make sure there is no more water coming out before out
the water conduit in place and make the arrow point upward.
• Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.
• Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
•The products should be placed on plates, in containers or packed in food wrap.
Distribute them evenly over the shelves.
•If the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause frosting or wetting of the products.
• Do not put dishes with hot food into the fridge
•Products which absorb avours easily such as butter, milk, white cheese and
products with intense avour, such as sh, smoked meat, hard cheese must be
placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers.
•The storage of vegetables containing signicant quantities of water will cause
the deposition of condensation on the vegetable containers, it does not impact
on the proper functioning of the fridge.
• Before putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry them well.
•Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially the leafed
vegetables.
•Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Washing removes
the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the vegetables directly before
consumption.
•It is recommended to place the products in freezer drawers 1, 2, 3* up to natural
loading capacity (Fig. 11a / 11b).**
1. Packed products
2. Shelf
3. Natural loading capacity
4.
!
• Stacking of products on the freezer shelves is acceptable.*
•It is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity by 20-30
mm.**
•In order to increase the loading capacity of the freezer chamber and allow the
stacking of products on the freezer evaporator wire shelves up to maximum
height it is possible to remove drawers 1 and 2.*
Freezing food**
•Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed raw, such as
lettuce can be frozen.
•Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions for single
use, should be frozen.
•Products should be packed in materials that are odourless, resistant to air and
moisture penetration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic bags, polyethylene and
aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials.
•The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen products. Do not
use glass containers.
•Keep fresh and warm foodstu at ambient temperature away from the products,
which have already been frozen.
•We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day
(see table witch technical specication).
•In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food, reorganise the food that
is in the middle of the freezer, so that it does not touch the products that are not
yet frozen.
•It is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one side and
place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the opposite side, as close to
the rear and side walls as possible.

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• To freezing products, use space marked
!
.
•Bear in mind that the temperature in the freezer is aected by several factors, in-
cluding the ambient temperature and the quantity of food products in the cham-
ber, the frequency of opening the door, the amount of frost in the freezer, and
the thermostat setting.
•If you cannot open the freezer door immediately after closing it, allow 1-2 min-
utes for the negative pressure to compensate, and try again to open the door.
The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before freezing when
fresh, and on the storage temperature. The following storage periods are recom-
mended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
Do not store frozen food in rapid cooling chamber. Ice cubes can be prepared and
stored in this chamber.
Note: If the appliance does not have a freezer compartment (
!
), it is not suita-
ble for freezing foodstus.
* Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment at the bottom of the appliance.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
*** Not applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment marked
!

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USING THE REFRIGERATOR
EFFICIENTLY
Practical everyday tips
•Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct
sunlight.
•Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust o them once or
twice a year.
•Select the right temperature:6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C in your freez-
er is sucient.
• When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.
• Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know what food
each contains and where it is located. Return food to the fridge or freezer as
soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much.
•Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent.
Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regular defrosting. Do not
allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.
•Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it will not shut properly. Always
replace broken seals.
Understanding the stars
$
Temperature is at least -6°C; sucient to store frozen food for about
a week. Drawers or compartments marked with one star used to be a
feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.
#
Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without losing its
taste. Not suitable for freezing food.
@
This rating is mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below. Can also
be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food.
!
This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or below and
freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.
Practical tips
Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are dierent tempera-
ture zones in the refrigerator chamber.
•The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this area for all
delicate and highly perishable food e.g.:
- Fish, meat, poultry
- Sausage products, ready meals
- Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream
- Fresh dough, cake mixtures
- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at
a temperature of approx 4OC.
•The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and
cheese.

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Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator
• Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator, particularly:
- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas, avocado, papa-
ya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Fruit which is not yet ripe
- Potatoes
Warning:
Example of storing the food - see gure 12.
To achieve the most eective food preservation for the longest possible time and to
avoid wasting any food, position the products as shown in Figure 12. In addition, this
gure illustrates the layout of drawers, baskets and shelves, which allows the most
ecient use of energy.
Optimal temperature and storage conditions will extend product shelf life and opti-
mize electricity consumption. Optimal storage temperature range should be stated
on the food product packaging.

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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND
MAINTENANCE
Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive
detergents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid detergents and soft
cloths only. Do not use sponges.
Defrosting the fridge***
•Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. It is removed automatically.
During the defrosting, the condensate, which contains contaminants may clog
the opening in the through.Should it occur, carefully unclog the opening with the
cleaning plug (g. 13).
•The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates (then the frost settles on the rear
wall), and defrosts (water ows down the rear wall)
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug
from the mains socket or switching o the fuse. Prevent water from penetrating
the control panel or the light.
•Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may cause the formation of an explosive
mixture, or contain solvents which may damage the plastic components of the
appliance and even be harmful to health.
•Make sure the water used for cleaning does not ow into the evaporation con-
tainer through the discharge opening.
•The whole appliance, except for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild
cleaning detergent. The door gasket should be cleaned with water and wiped
dry.
•Wash all the accessories (vegetable containers, door shelves, glass shelves,
etc.).
•WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than thode recommended by the manufacturer
Defrosting the freezer**
• It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing it.
•Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance’s
freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption.
• Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year. In case of a higher ice build-
up, defrosting must be carried out more frequently.
•If there is food in the freezer, set the knob to the max. position about 4 hours
before the planned defrosting.This will ensure the possibility of storing the food
at the ambient temperature for a longer time.
•After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in a container, wrap it with several
layers of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool place.
•The defrosting operation should last as short as possible. Long storage of food
at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life.
Defrost the freezer chamber following steps:**
•Switch of the appliance using the control panel and pull the plug out from the
socket..
• Open the door and remove the food from the freezer.
•Depending on the model, pull out the drainage tube located in the bottom of the
freezer compartment and place a suitable vessel underneath.
•Leave the door open, this will speed up the defrost process. Additionally, a pot
with hot water (not boiling) may be placed inside the freezer compartment.
• Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.
• Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual.

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Automatic fridge defrosting****
The fridge chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting function. How-
ever, frost may settle on the rear wall of the fridge chamber. This happens usually,
when large quantities of fresh food products are stored in the fridge.
Automatic fridge defrosting****
The freezer chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting function (no-
frost).The food is frozen in the cooled circulation air, and the moisture from the freez-
er chamber is discharged outside. As a result, no ice and frost is produced in the
freezer and the products do not freeze on each other.
Washing the fridge and freezer chambers manually****
It is recommended to wash the fridge and freezer chambers at least once a year.
This prevents the formation of bacteria and bad odours. Switch o the appliance,
using button (1), remove the food from the chambers and wash them using water
with a mild detergent.Then, wipe the chambers dry with a cloth.
Taking out and putting in the shelves*****
Slide the shelf out, then slide it in as much as possible so that its clamp could t the
guide groove (g. 15).
Taking out and putting in the door shelf*****
Lift the door shelf, remove it and put it back from the top into its required position (g.
16).
WARNING! You must not put an electric heater, a heating fan or a hair dryer into
the freezer by any means.
** Applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment
!
Not applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
*** Applicable to appliances with a refrigerator compartment
Not applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
**** Applicable to appliances with a Frost-free System.
***** Does not apply to freezers