Finlux FBGN.3200A+ User manual

EN BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR
Fridge - Freezer
User manual
FBGN.3200A+
FBGN.3200AP
IT FRIGORIFERO INTEGRATO
Frigorifero - Congelatore
Manuale per l’utente
FR ENCASTRABLE
Réfrigérateur - Congélateur
Guide d’utilisation

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Index
INSTRUCTIONS PREALABLES ............................................................... 3
General warnings ........................................................................................3
Old and out-of-order fridges ........................................................................5
Safety warnings ...........................................................................................5
Installing and operating your fridge .............................................................6
Before Using your Fridge.............................................................................7
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE..................................................... 8
Thermostat Setting ......................................................................................8
Super Freeze and low ambient switch.........................................................9
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments..................................................9
Temperature indicator................................................................................10
Accessories ...............................................................................................12
Ice tray .....................................................................................................................12
Bottle holder.............................................................................................................12
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE.................................................. 13
Refrigerator Compartment.........................................................................13
Freezer Compartment ...............................................................................13
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 14
Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment .................................................14
Defrosting the Freezer Compartment ........................................................15
Replacing the Refrigerator Light Bulb........................................................16
Replacing LED Lighting .............................................................................16
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING......................................................... 16
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE............................ 16
Tips for saving energy ...............................................................................17
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ................. 18
The operating instructions apply to several models. Dierences may therefore occur.

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INSTRUCTIONS PREALABLESPART - 1.
General warnings
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 use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the
appliance, it must be xed in accordance with the instructions.
• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn
this information from the label on the cooler- you should
be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your
appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. Although
R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas. As it is
explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler
elements, move your fridge from open ame or heat sources
and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the
cooler gas circuit.
• 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
similar applications such as;
- sta󰀨 kitchen areas in shops, o󰀩ces and other working
environments

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- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children)withreducedphysical,sensory ormentalcapabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with
a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no
such socket in your house, please have it installed by an
authorized electrician.
• 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 hazard
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance, shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding
2000 m.

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Old and out-of-order fridges
• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because
children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore,
take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for
the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual
in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic
environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and
our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing
foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances
except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the
contrary case.
Safety warnings
• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not twist and bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.
• After installation make sure that the power cable is not trapped
underneath appliance.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children
to play with the appliance or let them hang o󰀨 the door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands
to prevent electrocution!

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Installing and operating your fridge
Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:
• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• There can be an odor when you rst switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the
appliance starts to cool.
• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the
nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system in your home.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an e󰀩cient ground connection. If the socket has
no ground contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you to call an authorized
electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply
(AC) and voltage at the operating point must with the details on the name plate of the
appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not take responsibility for damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heaters, and
should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should
be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer
surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior, before
use (See Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the The installation procedure into
the kitchen unit is given in the Installation Manual. This product is intended to be used
in proper kitchen units only.
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer
department. Bottles or cans may explode.
• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your fridge for
your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and
by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.
• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it,
ice may cause ice burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and
ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer
department!
• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues like
food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This a󰀨ects the performance of your
fridge.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator or freezer.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.

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• The adjustable front legs should be adjusted to make sure your appliance is level and
stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction).
This should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts back with warm water
added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse
with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at
the rear) by turning it 90° as shown in the gure to prevent the
condenser from touching the wall.
• Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance
not exceeding 75 mm.
Before Using your Fridge
• When it is operated for the rst time or after transportation, keep
your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow
e󰀩cient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time; the smell will fade
away when your fridge starts to cool.

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Thermostat Setting
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCEPART - 2.
Freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By
rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.
Freezer & Refrigerator Thermostat Setting;
1 - 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob
between minimum and medium position.
3 - 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to
medium position.
5 : For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.
Thermostat knob

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Super Freeze and low ambient switch
0:OFF position.
I:ON position.
a) Super freezing: If ambient temparature is more than 18 °C , this switch can be used
as superfreeze switch.
The appliance will work longer when superfreeze button is switched on for freezing the
fresh food. So after you get the cold condition (minimum 24 hours later) superfreeze
button should be switched o󰀨 because of energy saving.
b) Low ambient performance: If ambient temparature is less than 18°C , this button
should be switched on for improving low ambient performence.
If ambiant temparature is more than 18°C this button should be switched o󰀨 because
of energy saving (except freezing fresh food)
Please not that:
For energy saving do not switch on “I” position, If you do not need.
(In some models)
Low ambient
temperature control switch
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Warnings about Temperature Adjustments
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in
terms of its e󰀩ciency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings
and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature
without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors
of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.
• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your
fridge, when you take the plug o󰀨 and then plug it on again to operate it or when an
energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not
recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of
cooling e󰀨ectiveness.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 32°C
range.
Climate class Ambient Temperature (oC)
TBetween 16 and 43 oC
ST Between 16 and 38 oC
NBetween 16 and 32 oC
SN Between 10 and 32 oC

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Temperature indicator
In order to help you better set your refrigerator, we have equipped it with a
temperature indicator located in the coldest area.
To better store the food in your refrigerator, especially in the coldest area,
make sure the message “OK” appears on the temperature indicator. If
« OK » does not appear, this means that the temperature setting has not
been done properly.
Since “OK” appears in black, it will be di󰀩cult to see this indication if the
temperature indicator is badly lit. To be able to see this indication properly,
there should be enough light.
Each time the temperature setting device is changed, wait for the stabilisation of the
temperature inside the appliance before proceeding, if necessary, with a new temperature
setting. Please change the position of the temperature setting device progressively and wait
at least 12 hours before starting a new check and potential change.
NOTE: Following repeated openings (or prolonged opening) of the door or after putting fresh
food into the appliance, it is normal for the indication “OK” not to appear in the temperature
setting indicator. If there is an abnormal ice crystals build up (bottom wall of the appliance)
on the refrigerator compartment evaporator (overloaded appliance, high room temperature,
frequent door openings), put the temperature setting device on a lower position until
compressor o󰀨 periods are obtained again.
Putting food in the coldest area of the refrigerator
Your foods will be better stored if you put them in the most appropriate
cooling area. The coldest area is just above the crisper.
The following symbol indicates the coldest area of your refrigerator.
To be sure to have a low temperature in this area, make sure the
shelf is located at the level of this symbol, as shown in the illustration.
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The upper limit of the coldest area is indicated by the
lower side of the sticker (head of the arrow). The coldest
area upper shelf must be at the same level with the arrow
head. The coldest area is below this level.
As these shelves are removable, make sure they are
always at the same level with these zone limits described
on the stickers, in order to guarantee temperatures in this
area.
Each type of food has an ideal conservation temperature
and consequently a particular location to follow.
Locations Products
Upper shelves Cooked foods, desserts and all foods to
be eaten fast enough
Coldest area
Meat, poultry, game and raw sh
Maximum conservation time : 1 to 2 days.
Fresh fruits, cooked pork meat.
Crisper Fresh vegetables and fruits.
Door-liner
Door trays shall contain bottles at the
bottom side and, in their upper parts, low
volume and currently used products like
yoghurt, fresh cream, etc.
Butter, cooked cheese and eggs shall be
introduced in appropriate holders.

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Accessories
Ice tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get
the ice cube.
Bottle holder
In order to prevent the bottles to slip or fall over you can use the bottle holder. You can also
prevent making noise that will be done when you open or close the door.
All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the
appliance model.

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Refrigerator Compartment
Refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for few days.
• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed
containers in the refrigerator.
• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf
just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
• To avoid the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door
open for a long time.
Freezer Compartment
Freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the
period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging
should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade,
in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen
food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage
time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a
su󰀩ciently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door
to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is
indicated on the name plate ( see Freezing Capacity).
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products; ensure that the packaging is
not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are
indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food is thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible
in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers and
store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the
entire volume of the compartment.
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCEPART - 3.

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• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not pour water over the appliance.
• The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using
a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put
them in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing,
rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning
operations have been completed, reconnect the plug with dry
hands.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEPART - 4.
Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment
• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation; the defrost
water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with
defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator
instead of owing out.
• You can also pour ½ glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.

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Defrosting the Freezer Compartment
• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed
periodically.
• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator
circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be done.
• Before defrosting operation, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping them in
sheets of newspaper in order to obtain its temperature steady for long time.
• To accelerate the defrosting process place one or more basins of warm water in the
freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into freezer and remember to consume
them in a short period of time.

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Replacing the Refrigerator Light Bulb
1.Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2.Remove the refrigerator light cover (A) by pressing the
hooks placed on both sides of the cover.
3.Change the light bulb (B) with a new one (not more than
15 W).
4.Place the light cover in its place and plug the unit.
• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).
• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow the
instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.
• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories,
vegetable bins etc.) or x them into the fridge
against shocks using bands during re-positioning
and transportation.
• Carry your fridge in the upright positio.
B
A
SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONINGPART - 5.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE
PART - 6.
If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the
following.
The appliance does not operate,
Check if;
• There is a power failure,
• The mains plug is not properly plugged in, or is loose
• The thermostat setting is on position “ ”,
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is
working into the same socket.
The appliance performs poorly;
Check if;
• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are not closed perfectly,
• There are not enough ventilation ducts on the kitchen unit as mentioned in the Installation
Manual.
If there is noise;
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling
sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is quite normal. If these
sounds are di󰀨erent check if;
Replacing LED Lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as
this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

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• The appliance is installed rmly as described in the installation manual.
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator;
Check if;
The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the
electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the
pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced.
4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.
• If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays),
please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this
document and leave the door open to prevent any humidication or odor formation.
• If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions
in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.
• The life cycle of this product as determined and proclaimed by the Ministry of Industry
(the period for making spare parts available for the product to be able to fulll its
functions) is 10 years.
Tips for saving energy
1.Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near
heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc).
2.Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3.When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature
of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. So it
causes energy saving. If the frozen food is put out, it causes wastage of energy.
4.When placing, food and drinks they must be covered.
5.When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briey as possible.
6.Keep the covers closed for the di󰀨erent compartments to avoid changing the temperature
of each section. (crisper, chillier ...etc ).
7.Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

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This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENTS
PART - 7.
A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Thermostat knob
2) Refrigerator lamp & cover
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crispers cover
5) Crispers
6) Bottle shelf
7) Door shelves
8) Upper shelf cover *
9) Egg holder
10) Freezer room cover
11) Freezer comp. drawer
12) Freezer comp. bottom drawer
13) Ice plates
14) Plastic ice blade
15) Foot hinge
* In some models

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Indice
PRIMA DI USARE L’APPARECCHIO............................................20
Avvertenze generali....................................................................20
Istruzioni per la sicurezza...........................................................22
Avvertenze .................................................................................22
Installazione ed accensione dell’apparecchio ............................23
Prima di accendere ....................................................................23
FUNZIONI.......................................................................................24
Imposazione termostato.............................................................24
Interruttore di su per congelamento e bassa
temperatura ambiente ................................................................25
Advertencias sobre el Ajuste de la Temperatura........................25
Spia della temperatura ...............................................................26
Accessori....................................................................................27
Vassoio ghiaccio .................................................................................................... 27
Ferma bottiglie ....................................................................................................... 28
DISPOSIZIONE DEL CIBO NELL’ELETTRODOMESTICO ..........28
Reparto frigorifero ......................................................................28
Reparto freezer ..........................................................................29
PULIZIA E MANUTENZIONE ........................................................30
Sbrinamento dello Scomparto frigo............................................31
Sbrinamento dello scomparto freezer ........................................31
Sostituzione della lampadina del frigorifero ...............................32
Sostituzione delle luci LED.........................................................32
TRASPORTO E SPOSTAMENTO DELL’APPARECCHIO............32
PRIMA DI CHIAMARE L’ASSISTENZA ........................................32
Suggerimenti per risparmiare energia........................................34
COMPONENTI DELL’ELETTRODOMESTICO E SCOMPARTI....35
- Le istruzioni operative si applicano a diversi modelli. Possono esserci perciò delle
di󰀨erenze.