Philco Ptf 60 f User manual

FREEZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PTF 60 F

Dear customer,

Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all

the instructions in this user’s manual.

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CONTENTS

PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................3

PART 2: PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR ...................................................................................................12

PLACEMENT.......................................................................................................................................................................................12

LEVELLING FEET...............................................................................................................................................................................13

DOOR RIGHTLEFT CHANGE.......................................................................................................................................................14

START TO USE....................................................................................................................................................................................16

ENERGY SAVING TIPS.....................................................................................................................................................................17

TABLE CLIMATE CLASSES.............................................................................................................................................................17

SPECIAL FOR NEW EUROPEAN STANDARD..........................................................................................................................18

PART 3: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................19

KEY COMPONENTS.........................................................................................................................................................................19

FREEZING CHAMBER......................................................................................................................................................................19

TEMPERATURECONTROL KNOB...............................................................................................................................................20

PART 4: MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF REFRIGERATOR ............................................................................21

CLEANING...........................................................................................................................................................................................21

DEFROST.............................................................................................................................................................................................22

STOP USING.......................................................................................................................................................................................22

PART 5: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................23

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................24

PLACEMENT OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE...........................................................................................................................25

PART 6: PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET ...................................................................................................26

TECHNICAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................................28

TESTING INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................................28

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE................................................................................................................................................28

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS........29

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES ............................................................................29

This appliance has been tested in accordance with the directives in force in the European Union.

This appliance conforms to the relevant safety provisions for electrical appliances in force in the

European Union.

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Dear customer:

Thank you for buying this refrigerator. To ensure that you get the best results from your new refrigerator,

please take time to read through the simple instructions in this booklet.

Please ensure that the packing material is disposed of in accordance with the current environmental

requirements.

When disposing of any refrigerator equipment please contact your local waste disposal department for

advice on safe disposal.

This appliance must be only used for its intended purpose.

CAUTION:

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or inrm

persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

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PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CORRECT USAGE, BEFORE

INSTALLING AND FIRST USING THE APPLIANCE,READ THIS USER

MANUAL CAREFULLY, INCLUDING ITS HINTS AND WARNINGS. TO

AVOID UNNECESSARY MISTAKES AND ACCIDENTS,IT IS

IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL PEOPLE USING THE

APPLIANCE ARE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION

AND SAFETY FEATURES. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE

SURE THAT THEY REMAIN WITH THE APPLIANCE IF IT IS MOVED

OR SOLD,SO THAT ANYONE USING IT THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE,WILL

BE PROPERLY INFORMED ON ITS USAGE AND SAFETY NOTICES.

FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY,KEEP THE

PRECAUTIONS OF THESE USER'S INSTRUCTIONS AS THE

MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED

BY OMISSION.

●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 AGED FROM 3 TO 8 YEARS ARE ALLOWED TO LOAD

AND UNLOAD REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES.

●CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

●CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE CANNOT BE PERFORMED

BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

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●IF THE SUPPLY CABLE GETS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A

SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS

SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE THE APPLIANCE WHEN THE

SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED.

●CAUTION: IF YOUR MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICE MAKER

WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION, FILL IT WITH DRINKING

WATER ONLY.

●WARNING: KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS,IN THE APPLIANCE

ENCLOSURE OR IN THE BUILTIN STRUCTURE,CLEAR OF

OBSTRUCTION.

●WARNING: DO NOT USE MECHANICAL DEVICES OR OTHER

MEANS TO ACCELERATE THE DEFROSTING PROCESS,OTHER THAN

THOSE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

●WARNING: DO NOT DAMAGE THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT.

●WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES INSIDE THE

FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS OF THE APPLIANCE,UNLESS

THEY ARE OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

●WARNING: DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH

AS AEROSOL CANS WITH A FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT IN THIS

APPLIANCE.

ISO 70001701 MARK 200401

LABELS MEDIA UNDER PRESSURE.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND

SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS:

 KITCHENETTES IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES;

APPLIANCES USED BY GUESTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND OTHER

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES; APPLIANCES USED IN BEDAND

BREAKFAST FACILITIES; APPLIANCES USED IN CATERING AND

OTHER SIMILAR NONVENDING ENVIRONMENTS.

ONLY SOME REFRIGERATOR MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH ICE

MAKER. INTEGRATED ICE MAKERS MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE

MANUFACTURER OR ITS SERVICING ORGANIZATION ONLY.

●THE FOLLOWING GOES FOR SELECTED MODELS EQUIPPED

WITH AN ICE MAKER WITH WATER CONNECTION:

CAUTION: CAN ONLY BY CONNECTED TO DRINKING WATER

SUPPLY.

●CAUTION: THE APPLIANCE MUST BE FASTENED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUAL TO PREVENT DANGER CAUSED

BY ITS INSTABILITY.

●CAUTION:THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT

UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE SYSTEM.

THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY.

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WARNING :

RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

CONTAINS COOLING GAS ISOBUTANE

R600A

REFRIGERANT

THE REFRIGERANT ISOBUTENE R600A IS CONTAINED WITHIN

THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT OF THE APPLIANCE,A NATURAL GAS

WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY,WHICH

IS NEVERTHELESS FLAMMABLE. DURING TRANSPORTATION

AND INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE,ENSURE THAT NONE OF

THE COMPONENTS OF THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT BECOMES

DAMAGED. THE REFRIGERANT R600A IS FLAMMABLE.

●WARNING  REFRIGERATORS CONTAIN REFRIGERANT AND

GASES IN THE INSULATION. REFRIGERANT AND GASES MUST

BE DISPOSED OF PROFESSIONALLY AS THEY MAY CAUSE

EYE INJURIES OR IGNITION. ENSURE THAT TUBING OF THE

REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT IS NOT DAMAGE PRIOR TO PROPER

DISPOSAL.

THE SYMBOL

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IS A WARNING AND INDICATES THE

REFRIGERANT AND INSULATION BLOWING GAS ARE FLAMMABLE.

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WARNING : RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

IF THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DAMAGED:

 AVOID OPENING FLAMES AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.

 THOROUGHLY VENTILATE THE ROOM IN WHICH THE APPLIANCE

IS SITUATED.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS OR MODIFY

THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY.

ANY DAMAGE TO THE CORD MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, FIRE,

AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

●CAUTION: THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT

UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE

SYSTEM.

THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY.

●CAUTION:WHEN PLACING THE APPLIANCE IT MUST BE ENSURED

THAT THE SUPPLY CORD DOES NOT GET CAUGHT OR DAMAGED.

●CAUTION:DO NOT PLACE PORTABLE MULTIPLE SOCKET-

OUTLETS OR PORTABLE EXTENSION CABLES TO THE REAR SIDE OF

THE APPLIANCE.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. THE POWER CORD MUST NOT BE LENGTHENED.

2. MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER PLUG IS NOT CRUSHED OR

DAMAGED.

A CRUSHED OR DAMAGED POWER PLUG MAY OVERHEAT AND

CAUSE A FIRE.

3. MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN ACCESS THE MAIN PLUG OF THE

APPLIANCE.

4. DO NOT PULL THE MAIN CABLE.

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5. IF THE POWER PLUG SOCKET IS LOOSE, DO NOT INSERT THE

POWER PLUG. THERE IS A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

6. YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE

INTERIOR LIGHTING LAMP COVER.

7. THE FRIDGE IS ONLY APPLIED WITH POWER SUPPLY OF

SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT OF 220~240V/50HZ.

IF FLUCTUATION OF VOLTAGE IN THE DISTRICT OF USER IS SO

LARGE THAT THE VOLTAGE EXCEEDS THE ABOVE SCOPE,FOR

SAFETY SAKE, BE SURE TO APPLY A.C. AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE

REGULATOR OF MORE THAN 350W TO THE FRIDGE.

THE FRIDGE MUST EMPLOY A SPECIAL POWER SOCKET INSTEAD

OF COMMON ONE WITH OTHER ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. ITS PLUG

MUST MATCH THE SOCKET WITH GROUND WIRE.

DAILY USE

●DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQUIDS IN THE

APPLIANCE, THERE IS A RISK OF AN EXPLOSION.

●DO NOT OPERATE ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN THE

APPLIANCE E.G. ELECTRIC ICE CREAM MAKERS,MIXERS ETC..

●WHEN UNPLUGGING ALWAYS PULL THE PLUG FROM THE

MAINS SOCKET,DO NOT PULL ON THE CABLE.

●DO NOT PLACE HOT ITEMS NEAR THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS

OF THIS APPLIANCE.

●DO NOT PLACE FOOD PRODUCTS DIRECTLY AGAINST THE AIR

OUTLET ON THE REAR WALL.

●STORE PREPACKED FROZEN FOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

FROZEN FOOD MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS.

●THE APPLIANCES MANUFACTURES STORAGE

RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. REFER

TO RELEVANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE.

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●DO NOT PLACE CARBONATED OR FIZZY DRINKS IN THE

FREEZER COMPARTMENT AS IT CREATES PRESSURE ON THE

CONTAINER,WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO EXPLODE,RESULTING IN

DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.

●FROZEN FOOD CAN CAUSE FROST BURNS IF CONSUMED

STRAIGHT FROM THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT.

●DO NOT PLACE THE APPLIANCE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

●KEEP BURNING CANDLES,LAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS WITH

NAKED FLAMES AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE SO THAT DO NOT

SET THE APPLIANCE ON FIRE.

●THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR KEEPING FOOD STUFF AND/

OR BEVERAGES IN NORMAL HOUSEHOLD AS EXPLAINED IN THIS

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE WHEN MOVE

IT AS THE APPLIANCE IS HEAVY.

●DO NOT REMOVE OR TOUCH ITEMS FROM THE FREEZER

COMPARTMENT IF YOUR HANDS ARE DAMP/WET, AS THIS COULD

CAUSE SKIN ABRASIONS OR FROST/FREEZER BURNS.

●NEVER USE THE BASE,DRAWERS,DOORS ETC. TO STAND ON OR

AS SUPPORTS.

●FROZEN FOOD MUST NOT BE REFROZEN ONCE IT HAS BEEN

THAWED OUT.

●DO NOT CONSUME ICE POPSICLES OR ICE CUBES STRAIGHT

FROM THE FREEZER AS THIS CAN CAUSE FREEZER BURN TO THE

MOUTH AND LIPS.

●TO AVOID ITEMS FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE

TO THE APPLIANCE,DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DOOR RACKS OR

PUT TOO MUCH FOOD IN THE CRISPER DRAWERS.

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

●FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAREFULLY, FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL. UNPACK THE APPLIANCE

AND CHECK IF THERE ARE DAMAGES ON IT.

●DO NOT CONNECT THE APPLIANCE IF IT IS DAMAGED. REPORT

POSSIBLE DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY TO THE PLACE YOU BOUGHT

IT. IN THIS CASE RETAIN PACKING.

●IT IS ADVISABLE TO WAIT AT LEAST FOUR HOURS BEFORE

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO ALLOW THE OIL TO FLOW BACK

IN THE COMPRESSOR.

●ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION SHOULD BE AROUND THE

APPLIANCE, LACKING THIS LEADS TO OVERHEATING. TO

ACHIEVE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

RELEVANT TO INSTALLATION.

●WHEREVER POSSIBLE THE BACK OF THE PRODUCT SHOULD

NOT BE TOO CLOSE TO A WALL TO AVOID TOUCHING OR

CATCHING WARM PARTS COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER TO

PREVENT THE RISK OF A FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

RELEVANT TO INSTALLATION.

●THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE LOCATE CLOSE TO RADIATORS

OR COOKERS.

●MAKE SURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG IS ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE

INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

●PLACE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS OUT OF THE REACH OF

CHILDREN, THERE IS A RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

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• THEINTERIOROFYOURREFRIGERATOR/FREEZERMAYSMELL

BEFORE FIRST USE. THIS IS NORMAL. THE ODOR DISAPPEARS AS

SOON AS THE APPLIANCE STARTS TO COOL / FREEZE.

• BEFORECONNECTINGTHEREFRIGERATORIFREEZER,MAKE

SURE THAT THE MAINS VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS TO THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR /

FREEZER. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

• THEAPPLIANCEMUSTBECONNECTEDTOASOCKETWITHTHE

APPROPRIATE VOLTAGE AND A CORRECTLY INSTALLED FUSE

SOCKET.

• THEREFRIGERATORIFREEZERMUSTNOTBEPLACED

OUTDOORS OR EXPOSED TO RAIN.

• THEREFRIGERATORIFREEZERMUSTBELOCATEDATLEAST

50CM FROM HEATERS, ELECTRIC OVENS, GAS OVENS, ETC.

• IFTHEREFRIGERATORWITHFREEZERISLOCATEDNEXTTOTHE

FREEZER, THERE MUST BE A MIN. 2CM SPACING.

• DONOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTSONTHEREFRIGERATOR/

FREEZER, DO NOT COVER IT.

• ABOVETHEFRIDGE/FREEZERTHEREMUSTBEAMIN.150MM

FREE SPACE.

• INSTALLTWOPLASTICGUIDESONTHEREFRIGERATOR

/ FREEZER CONDENSER THAT PREVENT THE WALL AND

CONDENSER FROM TOUCHING.

• THISAPPLIANCEISMADEFORDOMESTICUSEANDISONLY

SUITABLE FOR COOLING / FREEZING FOOD. NOT SUITABLE FOR

COMMERCIAL USE AND / OR STORAGE OF SUBSTANCES OTHER

THAN FOOD. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY

LOSSES CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OF THE APPLIANCE.

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PART 2: PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATOR

Placement

• Beforeuse,removeallpackingmaterials,Includingbottomcushions,foampadsandtapesinsideofthe

refrigerator; tear o the protective lm on the doors and the refrigerator body.

• Keepawayfromheatandavoiddirectsunlight.Donotplacethefreezerinmoistorwateryplacesto

prevent rust or reduction of insulating eect.

• Donotsprayorwashtherefrigerator;donotputtherefrigeratorinmoistplaceseasytobesplashedwith

water so as not to aect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.

• Therefrigeratorisplacedinawell-ventilatedindoorplace;thegroundshallbeat,andsturdy(rotateleft

or right to adjust the wheel for leveling if unstable).

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• Thetopspaceoftherefrigeratorshallbegreaterthan30cm,andtherefrigeratorshouldbeplacedagainst

a wall with a free distance more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Precautions before installation:

Information in the Instruction Manual is only for reference. The physical product may dier. Before installation

and adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected from power.

Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

Levelling feet

Schematic diagram of the levelling feet

(Thepictureaboveisonlyforreference.Theactualcongurationwilldependonthephysicalproductor

statement by the distributor)

Adjusting procedures:

a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;

b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;

c. Adjusttherightandleftfeetbasedontheproceduresabovetoahorizontallevel.

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Door Right-Left Change

List of tools to be provided by the user

Cross screwdriver Putty knife thin-blade

screwdriver

5/16”

socket spanner Masking tape

Parts to be used for door reverse

Number Name Number Note

1 Upper hinge 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

2 Hinge cover 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

3 Tapping locking screw 5 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

4 Hole cap 1 Pre-installed on door end caps, still used when door is

reversed

5Pin 2Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

6 Lower hinge assembly 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

7 Levelling foot 1 Pre-installed on the refrigerator, still used when door is

reversed

8 Tapping screw 1 Pre-installed on door end caps, still used when door is

reversed

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1) Power o the refrigerator, and remove all objects from the door trays.

2) Dismantle the hinge cover, screws and upper hinge, and remove the hole cap and pins from the other

side.

Hinge cover

Upper hinge

3) Remove the door rst, then remove the lower hinge assembly and levelling foot, interchange the

positions of the lower hinge assembly and levelling foot and install them.

Levelling foot Lower hinge assembly

4) Dismantle the hole cap under the door, then assemble the hole cap on the other side.

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5) Install the door on the lower hinge assembly, and then install the upper hinge, hinge cover, pins and hole

cap in sequence.

Hinge cover

Upper hinge

(Thepictureaboveisonlyforreference.Theactualcongurationwilldependonthephysicalproductor

statement by the distributor)

Start to use

• Beforeinitialstart,keeptherefrigeratorstillforhalfanhourbeforeconnectingittopowersupply.

• Beforeputtinganyfreshorfrozenfoods,therefrigeratorshallhaverunfor2-3hours,orforabove4hours

in summer when the ambient temperature is high.

• Spareenoughspaceforconvenientopeningofthedoorsanddrawersorstatementbythedistributor.

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Energy saving tips

• Theapplianceshouldbelocatedinthecoolestareaoftheroom,awayfromheatproducingappliancesor

heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

• Lethotfoodscooltoroomtemperaturebeforeplacingintheappliance.Overloadingtheapplianceforces

thecompressortorunlonger.Foodsthatfreezetooslowlymaylosequality,orspoil.

• Besuretowrapfoodsproperly,andwipecontainersdrybeforeplacingthemintheappliance.

This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.

• Appliancestoragebinshouldnotbelinedwithaluminumfoil,waxpaper,orpapertoweling.

Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less ecient.

• Organizeandlabelfoodtoreducedooropeningsandextendedsearches.Removeasmanyitemsas

needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

Table Climate classes

Class Symbol Ambient temperature range °C

Extendedtemperate SN + 10 to + 32

Temperate N + 16 to + 32

Subtropical ST + 16 to + 38

Tropical T + 16 to+ 43

Extended temperate:

this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C’;

Temperate:

this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 32°C;

Subtropical:

this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 38°C;

Tropical:

this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 43°C;

Ifthewinecooleroperatesoutsidetheclimateclass(ambienttemperaturerange)forwhichitisratedthenit

may not be able to maintain satisfactory eternal temperatures.

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Special for new European standard

• Theorderedpartsinthefollowingtablecanbeacquiredfromchannel:

Ordered Part Provided by Minimum Time Required for Provision

thermostats Professional maintenance

personnel.