Lamona FLM6351 Guide

FLM6351
Freestanding Frost Free Fridge Freezer
Instructions and Installation
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Contents
Before Using the Appliance
General Warnings
Old and Out-Of-Order Fridges or Freezers
Safety Warnings
Installing and Operating Your Fridge Freezer
Before Using Your Fridge Freezer
Information About New Generation Cooling Technology
Product Dimensions 10
The Parts of the Appliance 11
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
Display and Control Panel 11
Operating your fridge freezer 11
Fridge Temperature 11
Settings - Super Freeze 11
Eco Mode 11
Door Open Alarm 12
Temperature Adjustment, Settings and Warnings 12
Food Storage & Energy Efficiency 12
Accessories 13
The Freezer Drawer 13
Ice Tray 13
The Chiller Drawer 14
The Fresh Dial 14
Arranging Food in the Appliance 15
Fridge Compartment 15
Freezer Compartment 16
Cleaning and Maintenance 19
Defrosting 19
Transportation & Changing the Install Position 20
Reversing the Door 20
Tips for Saving Energy 20
Before Calling After-Sales 21
Error Codes 23
Guarantee 25

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WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance 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: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is
not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of
the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions:
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be
provided on the rating label) you should take care during transportation
and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged.
R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive.
In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open flames 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
refrigerant gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
Before using the Appliance
General Warnings

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• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic
applications (see Guarantee page) such as:
− staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
− 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 a
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• An earthed plug has been fitted to the power cable of your refrigerator.
This plug should be used with a suitable earthed socket. If there is no such
socket in your house, please have one installed by a qualified 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 hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning
or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)
are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not
expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given,
older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances
safely after they have been given appropriate upervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected
to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.

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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised
service agent, or similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean surfaces that come into contact with food and also clean
any accessible defrost drainage channels.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it
is not in contact with, or drip onto other food being stored.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off,
defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing
within the appliance.

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Disposal of Your Old Appliance
Old and Out-of-Order Fridges or Freezers
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal
service or the depot where you purchased the product.
NOTES:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for
any damage incurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve any
problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is designed to be used in homes and it should only be used in domestic environments and for those
specified 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 any losses to incurred.
• This appliance is designed for household use and is only suitable for cooling / storing foodstuffs. It is not suitable for
commercial use and/or for storing non-food substances. Our company is not responsible for any losses incurred in
these latter cases.
Safety Warnings
• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the
fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed
from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.
• If your old fridge or freezer 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 insulation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm the
environment when you are discarding old fridges.

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Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:
• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade
when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load)
matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug
does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and voltage at the
operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the
inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity
forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your
appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning
them in either direction. This must be done before placing food in the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a
teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts
to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes condenser - at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
• The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a maximum of 75 mm.
Installing and Operating your Fridge Freezer
Before Using your Fridge
• When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours
before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when
your fridge starts to cool.

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Fridges with new-generation cooling technology have a different operating system to static
fridges. Other (static) fridges may experience a build up of ice in the freezer compartment
due to door openings and humidity in the food. In such fridges, regular defrosting is
required; the fridge must be switched off, the frozen food moved to a suitable container and
the ice which has formed in the freezer compartment removed.
In fridges with new-generation cooling technology, a fan blows dry cold air evenly
throughout the fridge and freezer compartments. The cold air cools your food evenly and
uniformly, preventing humidity and ice build-up.
In the refrigerator compartment, air blown by the fan, located at the top of the refrigerator
compartment, is cooled while passing through the gap behind the air duct. At the same
time, the air is blown out through the holes in the air duct, evenly spreading cool air
throughout the refrigerator compartment.
There is no air passage between the freezer and refrigerator compartments, therefore
preventing the mixing of odours.
As a result, your fridge, with new-generation cooling technology, provides you with ease of
use as well as a huge volume and aesthetic appearance.
Noises:
These new-generation products can create an array of sounds / noises during their normal
daily operation. This is normal.
Information about New Generation Cooling Technology
*Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according to
the model of your appliance.
INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
Appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation
requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in
this User Manual (Page 10). Please contact the manufacturer for any other further
information, including loading plans.
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Information
The model’s technical information can be retrieved by scanning the QR code on the Energy label and
proceeding to the website entering the model identifier.
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.
(Replaceable by a service technician)

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Product Dimensions
W1
D1
H1 H2
This product is not intended to be
used an a built-in appliance.
Space required in use 2
H2 mm 2160,0
W2 mm 695,0
D2 mm 744,1
2 the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle,
plus the space necessary for free
circulation of the cooling air.
Overall dimensions 1
H1 mm 2010,0
W1 mm 595,0
D1 mm 650,0
1 the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle.
Overall space required in use 3
W3 mm 981,6
D3 mm 1243,5
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.
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D3
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The Parts of the Appliance
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
A) Refrigerator compartment
1) Thermostat box / Interior
display
2) Refrigerator shelves
3) Chiller Drawer
4) Crisper cover
5) Crisper Drawer
6) Freezer upper drawer
7) Freezer middle drawer
B) Freezer compartment
8) Freezer bottom drawer
9) Levelling feet
10) Ice Tray
11) Bottle shelf
12) Door shelf
13) Egg holder
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Economy mode indicator Super Freeze indicator
Freezer Set button Fridge set Button
Display and Control Panel
Operating your Fridge Freezer
Fridge Temperature Settings
•When the Fridge freezer is plugged in for the 1st time, the interior lights may be delayed as the appliance electronics
self-test. This delay may be up to a minute.
•Once plugged-in all symbols will display for 2 secs. and initial temperature values will be shown. Initial fridge
temperature value setting is +4°C and freezer is -18°C
•To Change: Press ‘set’ button once; the setting value will start to blink.
•As you press ‘set’ button, temperature value will change. Select desired temperature setting.
• If no button is pressed for 1 second, your choice will be set,
Super Freeze Mode
•To freeze large quantities of food.
•To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.
•When large amounts of purchased frozen food
will be placed into the freezer.
How is it selected?
Press 'Freezer Set’' button for 3 secs. The 'Super Freeze' indicator will light and a 'beep' will be heard to confirm
selection.
To Cancel repeat process as above.
During Super freeze Eco cannot be selected, the temperature may be adjusted but Super Freeze will continue.
The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen in 24hrs is shown on the rating label.
It is recommended that Super Freeze is selected 3 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.
Alarm Indicator
Freezer set value Fridge set value
Eco Mode
Is set automatically if the freezer temperature is set to -18°C
Super freeze mode will automatically
cancel after 24 hours, depending on
the environmental temperature or
until the freezer sensor reaches a
sufficiently low temperature.

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Recommended Settings
for the Fridge and Freezer
Compartments.
Door Open Alarm Function
If fridge or freezer door is open for more than 2 minutes; appliance sounds ‘beep beep’.
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept
inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location of your fridge.
• In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being connected to mains, do not open
the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge. Please note that, depending on the ambient
temperature, it may take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge when connecting or
disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will begin to operate normally after 5
minutes.
•This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from +10°C - to + 43°C (T/SN)
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in difficult climate conditions (up to 43°C or 110°F) and is powered with ‘Freezer
Shield’ technology which ensures that the frozen food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature
falls as low as -15°C. So you may install your appliance in an unheated room without having to worry about frozen
food in the freezer being spoilt.
Climate class Ambient (°C)
T16 to 43 (°C)
ST 16 to 38 (°C)
N16 to 32 (°C)
SN 10 to 32 (°C)
Freezer
Compartment
Cooler
Compartment Remarks
-18 oC 4 oC
For regular
use and best
performance.
-20 oC, -22 oC
or -24 oC4 oC
Recommended
when
environmental
temperature
exceeds 30 °C.
Super Freeze
mode 4 oC
Must be used
when you wish
to freeze food in
a short period of
time.
-18 oC, -20 oC,
-22 oC or
-24 oC
2 oC
These
temperature
settings must be
used when the
environmental
temperature is
high or if you think
the refrigerator
compartment is
not cool enough
becuse the door
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• Pull the drawer out as far as possible
• Pull the front of the drawer up and out
•DO NOT carry drawer by front handle
Use the side handles
Carry out the opposite of this operation when
refitting the freezer drawer.
Always keep hold of the handle sides of the
drawer while removing it. It may be heavy! Freezer drawer
Food Storage and Energy Efficiency
Fridge Compartment (Fresh Food)
The most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in their position at the bottom part
of the fridge and the shelves evenly distributed. The position of the door shelves does not affect energy
consumption. Foodstuffs should be distributed evenly throughout.
Freezer Compartment (Frozen Food)
The most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in their default positions and with
foodstuffs distributed evenly throughout.
The Freezer Drawer
The freezer drawer allows food to be accessed more easily.
Removing the freezer drawer:
Accessories
Ice Tray
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.

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The Fresh Dial
If the salad crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the
crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the crisper and
the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food
within.
The dial must be opened if any condensation is seen on the
glass shelf.
Fresh dial
Do not put food you want to freeze or ice trays (to make ice) in the Chiller compartment.
To remove the Chiller Drawer:
• Pull the chiller drawer towards you by sliding it on the rails.
• Pull the chiller drawer up from the rail and remove it from the fridge.
After the chiller drawer has been removed, it can support a maximum 20 kg load.
The Chiller Drawer
Keeping food in the Chiller compartment, instead of the
freezer or refrigerator compartments, allows food to retain
freshness and flavour for longer, while preserving its fresh
appearance. When the Chiller tray becomes dirty, remove
it and wash with warm water.
(Water freezes at 0°C, but food containing salt or sugar
freezes at temperatures lower than this.
The Chiller compartment is usually used for storing foods
such as raw fish, lightly pickled food, rice, and so on.
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Arranging Food in the Appliance
*For normal operating conditions it should be sufficient to set the refrigerator setting to temperature +4°C
*The temperature in the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0 °C to +8 °C. Fresh foods freeze below 0°C
and this will decay the foodstuffs. Above +8 °C bacterial load in the foodstuff increases causing food to spoil and
increases risk of food poisoning.
*Placing hot food in the fridge freezer can cause the internal temperature to rise increasing the possibility of food
spoiling and the risk of food poisoning.
• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the
refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance
will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place hot or warm food in the refrigerator. Food should be allowed to cool to room temperature and should
be arranged within the refrigerator to ensure adequate air circulation .
• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and packaging will
stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean fish are wrapped and stored in the dedicated chiller drawer. Store vegetables
separately in the vegetable storage drawer. This provides the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot,
etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).
• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle
before refrigerator storage.
•To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from meat may
contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any leakages on the
shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator
compartment.
Food Maximum storage time How and where to store
Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and fish 2 - 3 days Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meat
container and store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese 3 - 4 days On the designated door shelf
Bottle products e.g. milk and
yoghurt
Until the expiry date recommended
by the producer On the designated door shelf
Cooked food All shelves
Fridge Compartment
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Freezer Compartment
• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
• Use the fast freezing drawer to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more
quickly because of the greater freezing power. Fast freezing drawer is the bottom drawer of the freezer
compartment.
• 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, polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting & cooking.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is
provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it
has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is
opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home.
Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, set the refrigerator at 4°C for 24 hours
before placing fresh food into the freezer.
• After placing fresh food into the freezer, change the setting to 2 °C for 24 hours is generally sufficient. After 24
hours, you can reduce the setting if required.
•For normal working conditions adjust the temperature setting to + 4°C.
•the temperature of the fridge section should be in the range of 0°C - 8°C. Fresh food stored at 0°C will freeze
and spoil. Bacterial growth increases above + 8°C and food will decay quickly.
•Do not place hot food in the refrigerator as the internal temperature will rise affecting storage conditions
potentially causing bacterial growth and food poisoning. Let foods cool before placing in the appliance.
•Meat and cleaned fish (individually wrapped and sealed) should be stored in the chiller compartment and
vegetables in the vegetable compartment. Avoid cross contamination by not mixing meat and fruit / veg.
products.
•Always use closed containers or cover foods to avoid food drying out and spoiling, odours, spillages and cross
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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer
compartment.
Meat and fish Preparation Maximum storage time
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8 months
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8 months
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8 months
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8 months
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8 months
Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3 months
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3 months
Bologna sausage/Salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a
membrane
Chicken and Turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6 months
Goose and Duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6 months
Deer, Rabbit and Wild Boar In 2.5kg portions or as fillets 6 - 8 months
Freshwater fish (Salmon,
Carp, Crane, Catfish)
After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish,
wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail
and head.
2 months
Lean fish (Bass, Turbot,
Flounder) 4 months
Fatty fishes (Tuna, Mackerel,
Bluefish, Anchovy) 2 - 4 months
Shellfish Clean and in a bag 4 - 6 months
Caviar In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 2 - 3 months
Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 3 months
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it
must not be re-frozen.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily.
This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic,
onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored
for a long period of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired spice should be
added after the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and
butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

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Vegetables and fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
String Beans and Beans Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water 10 - 13 months
Beans Hull, wash and boil in water 12 months
Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8 months
Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water 12 months
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the
core and boil in water 8 - 10 months
Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9 months
Cauliflower
Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces
and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for
a while
10 - 12 months
Eggplant Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12 months
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12 months
Apple and Pear Peel and slice 8 - 10 months
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6 months
Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12 months
Cooked fruits Add 10% of sugar to the container 12 months
Plum, Cherry and Sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12 months
Maximum storage
time
Thawing time at
room temperature Thawing time in oven
Bread 4- 6 months 2 - 3 hours 4 - 5 minutes (220 - 225°C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 months 1 - 1.5 hours 5 - 8 minutes (190 - 200°C)
Pastry 1 - 3 months 2 - 3 hours 5 - 10 minutes (200 - 225°C)
Pie 1 - 1.5 months 3 - 4 hours 5 - 8 minutes (190 - 200°C)
Phyllo(Filo) dough 2 - 3 months 1 - 1.5 hours 5 - 8 minutes (190 - 200°C)
Pizza 2 - 3 months 2 - 4 hours 15 - 20 minutes (200°C)
Dairy products Preparation Maximum storage
time Storage conditions
Pack (Homogenized) milk In its own packet 2 - 3 months Pure milk - in its own packet
Cheese - excluding white
cheese In slices 6 - 8 months
Original packaging may be
used for short-term storage.
Keep wrapped in foil for longer
periods.
Butter and magarine In its packaging 6 months

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.
Use a clean, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance. After washing, rinse with clean
water, damp cloth and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply
with dry hands.
Your refrigerator performs automatic defrosting. The water formed as
a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows
into the vaporisation container behind your refrigerator and evaporates
there.
• Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your refrigerator before
cleaning the vaporisation container.
• Remove the vaporisation container from its position by removing
the screws as indicated. Clean it with soapy water at specific time
intervals. This will prevent odours from forming.
Replacing LED Lighting
To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
NOTE: The numbers and location of the LED strips may change according to the model.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical
components.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda, lukewarm water and clean damp cloth.
• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not
wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help to
save on energy costs and increase efficiency.
•Door seals should be kept clean (As detailed above) If seals are
removable; start at a door corner gently pulling away the seal from it's
channel and working along. After cleaning and drying thoroughly, refit
by carefully pressing the seal back into its channel.
Evaporating tray
Defrosting
The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.