Philco PCS 2531 F User manual

COMBINED REFRIGERATOR
USER’S MANUAL
PCS 2531 F, PCS 2682 E, PCS 2681 F,
PCS 2861 F, PCS 2862 EX

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 PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................2
PART 2: HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE .................................................................................................9
Thermostat setting............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Warnings about temperature adjustments.............................................................................................................................. 9
Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
PART 3: FOOD STORAGE INTHE APPLIANCE ..............................................................................................11
Refrigerator compartment............................................................................................................................................................11
Freezer compartment.....................................................................................................................................................................12
PART 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................16
Defrosting...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing the Light bulb...............................................................................................................................................................18
PART 5:TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION ...........................................19
Transportation and Changing of Installation Position........................................................................................................19
Repositioning the door..................................................................................................................................................................19
PART 6: BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE..............................................................................24
Tips for saving energy.....................................................................................................................................................................25
PART 7: PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ..............................................................26
PART 8: PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET ...................................................................................................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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PART 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8
YEARS AND ABOVE AND BY PERSONS WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL,
SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE
AND KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE IN A SAFE
WAY AND IF THEY UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED.
CHILDREN MUST NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING
AND USER MAINTENANCE CANNOT BE PERFORMED BY
CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION. CHILDREN AGED 3 TO 8
YEARS ARE ALLOWED TO LOAD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM
REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES.
IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A
QUALIFIED SERVICE CENTRE IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS
SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE AN APPLIANCE WITH A
DAMAGED SUPPLY CORD.
VENTILATION OPENINGS IN THE COVER OF THE APPLIANCE
OR IN ITS CONSTRUCTION MUST BE KEPT FREE.
DO NOT USE ANY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OR OTHER
MEANS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER TO SPEED UP THE DEFROSTING
PROCESS.

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DO NOT DAMAGE THE COOLING CIRCUIT.
DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN THE
APPLIANCE'S FOOD STORAGE AREA OTHER THAN THE
TYPES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES IN THIS APPLIANCE,
SUCH AS AEROSOL CANS WITH FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT GAS.
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND
SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS
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WHERE GOODS ARE NOT SOLD.

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FIRE HAZARD / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS!
THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT UNDER
HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE
SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORISED
PERSONS ONLY.
R600a
CONTAINS COOLANT GAS ISOBUTANE, WHICH IS FLAMMABLE.
AVOID DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS OF THE COOLING
CIRCUIT DURING TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION OF THE
APPLIANCE.
WHEN PLACING THE APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE THAT THE
POWER SUPPLY DOES NOT GET CAUGHT OR DAMAGED.
DO NOT PLACE MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKETS OR
PORTABLE EXTENSION CABLES TO THE BACK OF THE
APPLIANCE.

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SAFETY OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
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DAMAGED, IT COULD OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A FIRE.
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POWER SUPPLY CORD DOES NOT GET CAUGHT OR DAMAGED.
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EXTENSION CORDS TO THE BACK OF THE APPLIANCE.
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WATER.
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POWER OUTLET.
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THE PLUG TO IT. THERE IS A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
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LIGHT COVER.
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PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER SUPPLY RATED 220
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OF RESIDENCE OF THE USER IS SO GREAT THAT IT EXCEEDS
THE GIVEN LIMITS, THE REFRIGERATOR SHOULD BE EQUIPPED
WITH AN AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR OF MORE THAN
350 W FOR SAFETY REASONS.
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EARTH CONTACT.

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INSTALLATION AND USE:
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WHEN CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY.
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CONNECTING.
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REPORT THE DAMAGE AT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. IN THIS
CASE, KEEP THE PACKAGING MATERIAL UNDAMAGED AND KEEP
IT.
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FOR SEVERAL HOURS FOR THE OIL IN THE COMPRESSOR TO
STABILIZE.
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IT MUST BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE
AGENT OR SIMILAR QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A
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POWER CABLE OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR. THIS PLUG SHOULD BE
USED WITH A SPECIALLY GROUNDED SOCKET OF 16 AMPERES.
IF THERE IS NO SUCH SOCKET IN YOUR HOUSE, PLEASE HAVE IT
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PREVENT THE APPLIANCE FROM OVERHEATING.
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WALL OR BE VERY CLOSE TO IT. INSTALL TWO PLASTIC SPACERS
ON THE CONDENSER OF THE APPLIANCE TO PREVENT IT FROM
TOUGHING THE WALL.
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FREE DISTANCE NOT EXCEEDING 75 MM
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COOKERS OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES, E.G. IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

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CAN HAVE UNPLEASANT ODOUR BEFORE FIRST USE. THIS
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DEVICE STARTS COOLING.
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BE EXPOSED TO RAIN AND MOIST OR COLD ENVIRONMENT.
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EQUIPMENT FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, WINE COOLERS, THE
SPACE BETWEEN THEM MUST BE AT LEAST 5 CM.
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NOT COVER IT.
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APPLIANCE.
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FREEZING OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES. IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
COMMERCIAL USE.
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CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OF THE APPLIANCE.
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CREAM MAKER, MIXER, WHIPPER…. IN THE APPLIANCE.
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STORAGE.
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IN THE FREEZER, THEY MAY EXPLODE AND DAMAGE THE
APPLIANCE.
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THAWING.
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PLACE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD INTO THE DRAWERS.
TO AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, PLEASE FOLLOW THE
FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
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CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE
APPLIANCE.

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THE ACCESSIBLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS SHOULD BE CLEANED
REGULARLY.
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CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY IF WATER HAS NOT BEEN
SUPPLIED FOR 5 DAYS.
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IN APPROPRIATE PACKAGING, SO THAT IT DOES NOT GET INTO
CONTACT WITH OTHER FOOD OR DRIP ONTO IT.
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OF ICE CREAM AND FOR PRODUCTION OF ICE CUBES.
ONE, TWO AND THREE STAR COMPARTMENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE
FOR FREEZING FRESH FOOD.
IF THE COOLING APPLIANCE IS LEFT EMPTY FOR A LONGER
PERIOD OF TIME, IT SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF, DEFROSTED,
CLEANED AND DRIED AND THE DOOR SHOULD BE LEFT OPEN TO
PREVENT MOULD FORMING INSIDE THE APPLIANCE.
CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE SHOULD BE PREVENTED
FROM ACCESSING THE APPLIANCE UNLESS THEY ARE
PERMANENTLY UNDER SUPERVISION.
CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE CANNOT BE PERFORMED
BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND
FOLLOWED CAREFULLY AND KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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PART 2: HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE
Thermostat setting
When lighting and thermostat
are positioned on side
Thermostat control
Lamb cover
Thermostat knob
The fridge freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments.
By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
Important note:
Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.
Information regarding the Low Frost technology
Thanks to the evaporator coiling, the Low Frost technology oers more dierent cooling options, less manual
defrost requirements and more exible storage space.
1 – 2:
3 – 4:
5:
For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the
minimum and medium position.
For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to the medium
position.
For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So, after the desired condition is reached,
return the knob to the previous setting.
Warnings about temperature adjustments
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eciency.
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quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
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interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently
and do not place much food inside it in this period.

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take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your
fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
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according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your
fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling eectiveness.
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Accessories
Ice tray
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Plastic scraper
After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment.
The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. 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.
Bottle holder (Only some models)
In order to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder.
This will also help to prevent the noise made by bottles when opening or closing the door.
All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

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PART 3: FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.
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around food to allow circulation of air.
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refrigerator.
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vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
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time.
Some recommendations have been specied below for the placement and storage of your food in the
cooling compartment.
Food Maximum Storing time Where to place in the fridge
department
Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and sh o%BZT
Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or
in a meat container
(on the glass shelf )
Fresh cheese o%BZT In special door shelf
Butter and margarine 1 week In special door shelf
Bottled products milk and
yoghurt
Until the expiry date
recommended by the producer In special door shelf
Eggs 1 month In the egg shelf
Cooked food All shelves
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food spoils.
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Hot food raises the temperature inside the refrigerator/freezer and can cause unnecessary food spoilage
and possible food poisoning.
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with bacteria from fatty products.

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Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the period of time
indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.
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bags and plastic containers are ideal.
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section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
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temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature
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food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
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Important note:
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thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
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ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong
taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of
spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.
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and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
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folios or bags.
Some recommendations have been specied on pages 10, 11 and 12 for the placement and storage of your
food in the deep freeze compartment.

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Meat and sh Preparation Maximum Storing time
(month)
Steak Wrapping in a foil o
Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil o
Veal roast Wrapping in a foil o
Veal cubes In small pieces o
Lamb cubes In pieces o
Minced meat In packages without using spices o
Giblets (pieces) In pieces o
Bologna sausage/salami Should be packaged even if it has
membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrapping in a foil o
Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil o
Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as llets o
Fresshwater shes (Salmon,
Carp, Crane, Siluroidea)
After cleaning the bowels and scales
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necessary, cut the tail and head.
2
Lean sh; bass, turbot, ounder 
Fatty shes (Tunny, Mackarel,
bluesh, anchovy) o
Shellsh Cleaned and in bags o
Caviar In its package, aluminium or plastic
container o
Snail In salty water, aluminum or plastic
container 3
Note:
Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not cooked after being
thawed, it should never be frozen again.

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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum Storing time
(months)
String beans and beans Wash and cut to small pieces and boil
in water o
Beans Hull and wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Cleaned and boil in water o
Carrot Clean and cut to slices and boil in
water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and
remove the core and boil in water o
Spinach Washed and boil in water o
Cauliower
Take the leaves apart, cut the heart
into pieces, and leave it in water with
a little lemon juice for a while
o
Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing o
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as
sweet corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice o
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the
stone o
Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull o
Cooked fruits Adding 10 % of sugar in the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems o
Dairy Products Preparation Maximum Storing time
(months) Storing Conditions
Packet (Homogenize)
Milk In its own packet o 1VSF.JMLo*OJUTPXO packet
Cheese-excluding
white cheese In slices o
Original package may
be used for short storing
period. It should be
wrapped in foil for longer
periods.
Butter, margarine In its package 6

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Maximum Storing time
(months)
Thawing time in room
temperature (hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread o o oo¡$
Biscuits o o oo¡$
Pastry o o oo¡$
Pie o o oo¡$
Phyllo dough o o oo¡$
Pizza o o o¡$

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PART 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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electrical components.
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bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
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rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have nished
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help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.
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dried and the door left open to prevent the formation of mold inside the appliance.
THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

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Defrosting
Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment
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irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
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bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.
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clean cloth.
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freezer and remember to consume it in a short period
of time.

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Replacing the Light bulb
Replacing LED lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel
only.
This product contains a light source with energy eciency class G.
When replacing the bulb of the refrigerator compartment:
1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover
3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.
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When lighting and thermostat
are positioned on side