montpellier MAB341K User manual

Retro Style 4* Icebox Fridge
MAB341C/K/R - Cream/Black/Red
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
We recommend that you keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Installation and Operating Instructions
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE
LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
We recommend that you keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Installation and Operating Instructions
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE
LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING

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WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly
Thank you for choosing this Montpellier appliance.
Our appliances have been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and performance to
give you years of trouble-free use.
You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing
or using your appliance to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Your appliance is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts & Labour
Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your
appliance, you can rest assured that you are fully protected against the cost of
repairs for the first 24 months . Please note that any claim must be
accompanied by the model reference number, serial number and proof of
purchase.
To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can
be found inside your appliance.
NB: Please make sure that you keep a copy of your original sales invoice as this
will be needed if any service call is required.
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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4
1.2 Installation warnings .......................................................................................................8
1.3 Electrical information (For UK type plug) ........................................................................8
1.4 During Usage..................................................................................................................9
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................. 10
2.1 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................11
3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................ 12
3.1 Thermostat Setting .......................................................................................................12
3.2 Temperature Settings Warnings ...................................................................................13
3.3 Accessories ..................................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Ice Tray ......................................................................................................................14
3.3.2 The Plastic Scraper ...................................................................................................14
3.3.3 The Magic Shelf.........................................................................................................14
4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 15
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................15
4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................16
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 18
5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................19
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING................................................................. 20
6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................20
6.2 Repositioning the Door .................................................................................................20
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE............................................... 20
8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY .......................................................................... 21
9 PRODUCT FICHE ........................................................................................... 22
10 HERE FOR YOU ............................................................................................. 23

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
WARNING: Make sure that the appliance is left to
stand for a minimum of 4 hours before being turned
on for the first time.
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: 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.

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If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
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 cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications only.
• 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.
• 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
13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.

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• 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 supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not
expected to use appliances safely unless continuous
supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
an authorised service agent or similar qualified
persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

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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.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long
periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the
door open to prevent mold developing within the
appliance.

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1.2 Installation warnings
Before using your fridge freezer for the rst
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 rst 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 qualied
electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an
efcient ground connection. If the socket
has no ground contact or the plug does
not match, we recommend you consult a
qualied 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Install the two plastic distance guides (the
parts on the black vanes
-condenser- at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as
shown in the gure) to
prevent the condenser
from touching the wall.
• The distance between
the appliance and back wall must be a
maximum of 75 mm.
1.3 Electrical information
(For UK type plug)
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a specially earthed plug.
Important: Do not use the
appliance without the fuse cover in position.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, it
must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS1362.
The plug must be used with a specially
earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there is
no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.

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The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To
change a fuse in this type of plug, follow
the steps below:
1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS 1362 type, into the fuse
cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.
1.4 During Usage
• 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.
Old and Out-of-order Fridges
• 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
isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.
CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that our products meet the
applicable European Directives, Decisions
and Regulations and the requirements
listed in the standards referenced.
Disposal of your old appliance
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 city ofce, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging and the Environment
Packaging materials protect
your machine from damage that
may occur during transportation.
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material
reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.

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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE
APPLIANCE
This appliance is not intended to be used
as a built-in appliance.
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This presentation is only for
information about the parts of the
appliance. Parts may vary according to the
appliance model.
A. Freezer compartment
B. Refrigerator compartment
1. Thermostat box
2. Turbo fan
3. Refrigerator shelves
4. Magic shelf
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7. Leveling feet
8. Bottle shelf
9. Door shelves
10. Egg holder
11. Ice box tray
12. Plastic ice scraper
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual
carefully before installing and using your
appliance. We are not responsible for the
damage occurred due to misuse.
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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 any losses incurred.
• 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 any
losses incurred by inappropriate usage of
the appliance.
General notes:
Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most
efcient use of energy is ensured in the
conguration with the drawers in the bottom
part of the appliance, and shelves evenly
distributed, position of door bins does not
affect energy consumption.
Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most
Efcient use of energy is ensured in the
conguration with the drawers and bins are
on stock position.

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2.1 Dimensions
W2
D2
W1
D1
W3
90o
D3
Space required in use 2
H2 mm 1870,0
W2 mm 705,0
D2 mm 692,1
2 the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle,
plus the space necessary for free
circulation of the cooling air.
Overall space required in use 3
W3 mm 1000,1
D3 mm 1180,4
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.
Overall dimensions 1
H1 mm 1720,0
W1 mm 605,0
D1 mm 598,0
1 the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle.
H1
H2

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3 USING THE APPLIANCE
“Door Open” Indicator;
The "Door Open" indicator on the handle
shows whether the door has closed
properly or whether it remains open.
If the indicator is red, the door is still open.
If the indicator is white, the door is properly
closed.
“Door Open” Indicator
The Freezer door should always be
kept closed. This will prevent food products
from defrosting. Any heavy ice and frost
build-up inside the freezer, and an
unnecessary increase in energy
consumption, will be avoided.
3.1 Thermostat Setting
The thermostat automatically regulates
the temperature inside the refrigerator and
freezer compartments. Cooler temperatures
can be obtained by rotating the knob to
higher numbers, 1 to 5.
Important note: Do not try to rotate
the knob beyond position 1, it will stop
your appliance from working.
Thermostat knob
Low ambient switch
(In some models)
Lamp cover
Thermostat settings:
1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the
freezer compartment.
3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the
freezer compartment
5: For Freezing fresh food. The
appliance will work longer. Once food is
frozen return the thermostat to its previous
setting.
If Super Switch is available:
• Set this switch to the ‘ ‘ position, except
when the ambient
temperature is below 16°C,
such as in winter, or when
the freezer temperature
needs to be maintained at a
lower value. In this case,
turn the switch to ‘ ‘
position ON.
• Press the switch on the
thermostat box to position
‘ ’ to set the super switch ON. The
switch will illuminate.

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• When the freezer compartment has
cooled to a sufcient temperature, or in
warm weather, turn the super switch off
to save on electrical consumption.
• When you rst switch on the appliance,
allow it to operate continuously for
24 hours in order to reach operating
temperature.
• During this time, do not open the door
frequently or place a large quantity of
food inside the appliance.
If the unit is switched off or unplugged,
you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or plugging in the unit in order to
prevent damage to the compressor.
Super freezing: This switch shall be used
as superfreeze switch. For maximum
freezing capacity, please turn on this switch
before 24 hours placing fresh food. After
placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours
ON position is generally sufcient. In order
to save energy, please turn off this switch
after 24 hours from placingfresh food.
Winter Switch: If ambiant temperature
is below 16 oC, this switch shall be used
as winter switch and it keeps your fridge
above 0 oC while freezer is below -18 oC in
low ambiants.
3.2 Temperature Settings Warnings
• The ambient temperature, temperature of
the freshly stored food and how often the
door is opened affects the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment. If required,
change the temperature setting.
• It is not recommended that you operate
your fridge in environments colder than
10°C in terms of its efciency.
• When setting the thermostat, take into
consideration how often the appliance
doors are opened and closed, how much
food is stored in the refrigerator, and the
environment in which the refrigerator is
located.
• When the appliance is rst switched on,
allow it to run for 24 hours in order to
reach operating temperature. During this
time, do not open the door and do not
keep a large quantity of food inside.
• Unplug your appliance during a power cut
to prevent damage to the compressor.
Once power is restored, delay plugging
in your appliance for 5 to 10 minutes.
This will help prevent damage to the
appliance's components.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature ranges stated
in the standards, according to the climate
class stated in the information label. It
is not recommended that your fridge is
operated in the environments which are
outside of the stated temperature ranges.
This will reduce the cooling efciency of
the appliance.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C
- 43°C) intervals stated in the standards,
according to the climate class displayed
on the information label. We do not
recommend operating your appliance out
of the stated temperature limits in terms
of cooling effectiveness.
Climate class and meaning:
T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance
is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating
appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance
is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This
refrigerating appliance is intended to be
used at ambient temperatures ranging from
10 °C to 32 °C.

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The Turbo Fan
Do not block the air inlet and outlet
openings when storing food, otherwise air
circulation provided by the turbo fan will be
impaired.
Turbo fan
3.3 Accessories
Visual and text descriptions in the
accessories section may vary according
to the model of your appliance.
3.3.1 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.
3.3.2 The Plastic Scraper
After some time, frost will build up in certain
areas of the freezer. The frost
accumulated in the freezer
should be removed regularly.
Use the plastic scraper
provided, if necessary. Do not
use sharp metal objects for this
operation. They could puncture the
refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable
damage to the unit.
3.3.3 The Magic Shelf
The Magic Shelf, which is above the
Crisper Cover (safety glass), is designed
to allow for more storage space within
the appliance. The shelf is mobile so you
can arrange long or tall containers on
the Crisper Cover. If this shelf is not
required it can easily be folded back out
of the way.
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4 FOOD STORAGE
4.1 Refrigerator Compartment
• 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 warm food in the
refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool at room temperature
and should be arranged to ensure
adequate air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment.
• 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 sh
are loosely wrapped and stored on the
glass shelf just above the vegetable bin
where the air is cooler, as this provides
the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in
the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the
crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately
helps prevent ethylene-sensitive
vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-
releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot,
g 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 ow
passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the
recommended expiry date.
NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic
should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• For normal working conditions, it will
be sufcient to adjust the temperature
setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
• The temperature of the fridge
compartment should be in the range
of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are
iced and rotted, bacterial load increases
above 8 °C, and spoils.
•Do not put hot food in the refrigerator
immediately, wait for the temperature
to pass outside. Hot foods increase the
degree of your refrigerator and cause
food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling
of the food.
• Meat, sh, etc. should be store in the
chiller compartment of the food, and the
vegetable compartment is preferred for
vegetables. (if available)
• To prevent cross contamination, meat
products and fruit vegetables are not
stored together.
• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator
in closed containers or covered to
prevent moisture and odors.
The table below is a quick guide to show
you the most efcient 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
sh 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
Butter and
margarine 1 week On the designated door shelf

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Food Maximum
storage time
How and where to
store
Bottled
products
e.g. milk
and
yoghurt
Until the
expiry date
recommended
by the
producer
On the designated
door shelf
Eggs 1 month On the designated
egg shelf
Cooked
food 2 days All shelves
4.2 Freezer Compartment
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and 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
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
• 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.
• To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much
of the surface of the food as possible is in
contact with the cooling surface.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you
will nd 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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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efcient way to store the major
food groups in your freezer compartment.
Meat and sh Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Deer, rabbit, wild boar In 2.5 kg portions or as llets 6 - 8
Freshwater sh
(Salmon, Carp, Crane,
Catsh)
After cleaning the bowels and scales of the sh,
wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and
head.
2
Lean sh (Bass, Turbot,
Flounder) 4
Fatty shes (Tuna,
Mackerel, Bluesh,
Anchovy)
2 - 4
Shellsh Clean and in a bag 4 - 6
Caviar In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 2 - 3
Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it
must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
String beans and beans Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water 10 - 13
Beans Hull, wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core
and boil in water 8 - 10
Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9
Cauliower Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and
leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while 10 - 12
Aubergine Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6

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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Strawberry and
Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12
Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12
Maximum storage time
(months)
Thawing time at room
temperature (hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)
Dairy products Preparation Maximum storage time
(months) Storage conditions
Packet (Homogenized)
Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese - excluding
white cheese In slices 6 - 8
Original packaging may be
used for short-term storage.
Keep wrapped in foil for
longer periods.
Butter, margarine In its packaging 6
5 CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before cleaning.
Do not wash your appliance by
pouring water on it.
Do not use abrasive products,
detergents or soaps for cleaning the
appliance. After washing, rinse with clean
water and dry carefully. When you have
nished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the
mains supply with dry hands.
• 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 and lukewarm water.
• 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 you to save on
energy costs and increase productivity.
The power supply must be
disconnected during cleaning.

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5.1 Defrosting
Defrosting the Refrigerator
Compartment
• Defrosting occurs automatically in
the refrigerator compartment during
operation. The water is collected by
the evaporation tray and evaporates
automatically.
• The evaporation tray and the water drain
hole should be cleaned periodically with
the defrost drain plug to prevent the
water from collecting at the bottom of the
refrigerator instead of owing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by
pouring half a glass of water down it.
Defrosting the Freezer Compartment
Frost accumulated in the freezer
compartment should be removed regularly
(using the plastic scraper provided). The
freezer compartment should be cleaned
in the same way as the refrigerator
compartment, with the defrost function, at
least twice a year.
For this:
• The day before you defrost, set the
thermostat dial to position “5” to freeze
food completely.
• During defrosting, frozen food should
be wrapped in several layers of paper
and kept in a cool place. The inevitable
rise in temperature will shorten its
storage life. Remember to use this food
within a relatively short period of time.
• Set the thermostat knob to position “•”
and disconnect the appliance from the
mains. Leave the door open until the
unit is completely defrosted.
• To accelerate the defrosting process,
place one or more bowls of warm water
in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the unit carefully and
set the thermostat knob to the MAX
position.
Replacing LED Lighting
If your appliance has LED lighting
contact the help desk as this should
be changed by authorized personnel only.

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6 SHIPMENT AND
REPOSITIONING
6.1 Transportation and Changing
Positioning
• The original packaging and foam may be
kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick
packaging, bands or strong cords and
follow the instructions for transportation
on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (shelves,
accessories, vegetable bins, and so on)
or x them into the appliance against
shocks using bands when re-positioning
or transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the
upright position.
6.2 Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the opening
direction of your appliance door if door
handles are installed on the front surface
of the appliance door.
• It is possible to change the opening
direction of the door on models without
handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your
appliance can be changed, contact the
nearest Authorised Service Centre to
change the opening direction.
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-
SALES SERVICE
If your refrigerator is not working properly,
there may be a minor problem. Check the
following.
The appliance does not operate
Check if:
• There is power
• The mains is connected
• The thermostat setting is on the “•”
position
• The socket is defective. To check this,
plug another working appliance into the
same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is enough space near the rear and
side walls.
The appliance is noisy
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 normal. If you hear a different sound,
check whether:
• The appliance is level
• Anything is touching the rear of the
appliance
• Objects in the appliance are vibrating.
Your refrigerator is operating noisily
The following noises can be heard during
normal operation of the appliance.
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled
or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Clicking noise occurs: When the
thermostat switches the compressor on/
off.
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor
is operating normally. The compressor