Smeg FD26AP User manual

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Refrigerator - Freezer
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve
the purpose for many years.
Refrigerator with freezer is for domestic use
only.
The lower part of the appliance is refrigerator
and is used for storing fresh foods at the
temperature of 0°C and higher.
The upper part is freezer and is used for
freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for
longer periods of time (up to one year, depending
on the kind of foods you store). The compartment
is marked with four stars.
Before putting into use.................................. 48
Instructions for use
We care for the environment
Tips for energy savings
Important....................................................... 49
Storing time during power supply interruption
Disposing of the worn out appliance
Placing and installation ................................ 50
Choosing the right place
Placing the appliance
Connection to power supply
Description of the appliance......................... 51
Refrigerator (a)
Freezer (b)
Operation control .......................................... 53
Temperature selection
Use................................................................... 54
Storing fresh foods
Freezing fresh foods
Storing frozen foods
Ice making
Changing the direction of opening
the door........................................................... 57
Maintenance and cleaning ............................ 58
Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator
Manual defrosting of the freezer
Cleaning the appliance
Switch off the appliance when not in use
Trouble-shooting guide ................................. 59

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Before Putting Into Use
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which
will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the
cooling system due to transport handling.
• Clean the appliance, and be thorough,
especially in the interior (See Cleaning and
Maintenance).
• In case the interior accessories are not
correctly placed, rearrange them as described
in chapter Description of the Appliance.
Instructions for Use
These instructions for use are intended for the
user. They describe the appliance and its correct
and safe use. They were prepared for various
types/models of appliances therefore you may
find in it description of some functions and
accesories that your appliance does not have.
We Care for the Environment
• Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.
• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out, please
try not to burden the environment with it; call
your nearest authorised service agent. (See
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)
Tips for Energy Savings
• This is especially important if you have an
upright model.
• Every now and then check if the appliance is
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation
behind the appliance).
• Set thermostat to lower settings as soon as
possible (depends on the amount of food
loaded, ambient temperature etc).
• Before loading the appliance with packages of
fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to
ambient temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that
the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is
substantially higher. To restore efficiency,
replace the gasket.
• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider instructions stated in sections
Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise
the energy consumption is substantially higher.

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Important
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an
old one equipped with a lock that cannot be
opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that
the lock is broken. This will make it impossible
for children to lock themselves inside the
appliance and suffocate.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to
the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the
Mains Supply).
• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin may stick to the cold
surfaces.
• Do not freeze bottles containing liquid,
especially not soft drinks, such as mineral
water, sparkling wine, beer, cola etc., because
liquid expands during freezing and the glass
bottle is very likely to blow up.
• Do not eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you can get frostbites.
• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it
away, because it is very likely that it is spoiled
and therefore dangerous to eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before repairing it (only a qualified
technician should repair it), before cleaning and
before replacing the light bulb.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric
devices (hair dryer etc.) and never scrape the
ice or frost layer with sharp tools. Use only
enclosed tools or tools recommended by the
manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for
example when moving the appliance) or any
part of the refrigerating system inside the
appliance.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care and
dispose it of in compliance with environmental
protecting precautions. (See We Care for the
Environment).
• Heating element incorporated in the appliance,
all around the rim, is controlled by the operation
of the compressor and it prevents the door
gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
• The rating plate is inside the appliance or
outside on the rear wall.
Storing Time During Power
Supply Interruption
Do not open the freezer in case of failure or
power supply interruption! In case the interruption
is extended over longer period of time (16 hours),
take food out of the freezer and use it, or make
sure that is sufficiently cooled (perhaps you have
an extra appliance).
Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance
• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose
it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in
order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of
children get locked inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating substances
which should be separately treated and
processed. Call your nearest authorised service
agent or specialised servicing centre. If you
don't find one, contact your local authorities or
your distributor. Be careful not to damage the
tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger
of pollution).

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Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in a dry and regulariy
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting
devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or
similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm
away from the electric or gas cooker and at least
30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is
not possible, use an appropriate insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free space
at least 200 cm2 wide and above the appliance
the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm
away from the appliance in order to assure
adequate ventilation of the condenser unit.
Class Ambient temperature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 18°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 18°C to + 43°C
Placing the Appliance
• Place the appliance firmly on a solid base.
Some appliances have adjustable feet on the
front side; use them to level the appliance.
• Two spacers attached to the appliance must be
fitted onto the upper edge of the condenser,
thus preventing the appliance from being
installed too close to the wall. Spacers are
manufactured for all-purpose function
depending on the distance of the condenser
from the wall. Therefore turn spacers
correspondingly and fix them to the appliance.
Connection to Power Supply
Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to
the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and earthing
have to be made according to current standards
and regulations. The appliance resists temporary
voltage tolerance up to -15 to +10 %.

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Description of the Appliance
Refrigerator (A)
Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few
days.
Freezer (B)
Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for
storing already frozen foods.
Shelf (1)
Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides
inside the appliance. It is protected against pulling
out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift up the
back part and pull it out. Quickly perishable food
should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part
of the shelves.
Bottle rack
(only some models have it)
Bottle rack (number depends on model) is
intended for storing the bottles. There are two
installation positions available (horizontal or lifted
in the front) thus enabling the positioning of
bottles on the stopper as well.
It is protected against pulling out. If you want to
pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it
towards you.
Warning!
If the door contains storing shelves, install the
rack in such position that the length of the bottles
will not hinder the closing of the door.
The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0,75 l or more at
the maximum (total weight max. 13 kg) – note the
label underneath the thermostat box inside the
appliance.
Defrost Water Outlet (2)
The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with
cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall. Under
the plate there is a channel and an outlet for
defrost water.
Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the
channel, because they should never be clogged
(as for example with food rests). If clogged, use a
plastic straw and clean it.

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Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)
The container is on the bottom under the glass
shelf and is used mainly for storing fruits and
vegetables. It provides adequate humidity which
has favourable effect on food stored (less
dehydration).
Bottle stopper (4)
(in some models only)
The bottle stopper (number depends on the
model) prevents the bottles from moving in the
door rack.
Door Liner
The door liner consists of various shelves or
holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter and
yogurt as well as other smaller packages, tubes,
cans etc. The lower shelf is used for storing
bottles.
Illumination in the Interior of the
Refrigerator
The light for illuminating the interior of the
appliance is on, when the door is opened. The
operation of the light does not depend on the
position of the thermostat knob.
NOTE:
• The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.
• Door handles have various shapes, depending
on the model.
• Various accesories (spice container, tube
holder or additional shelves) can be bought in
authorized centres.

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Operation Control
The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob,
situated in the right upper part inside the
refrigerator. Turn the knob clockwise from STOP
(0) position towards 7 and backwards.
Temperature Selection
Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean
lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments
of the appliance. Temperature in the interior of
the appliance may even drop below 0°C.
When the ambient temperature is normal, we
recommend medium setting.
• Changes of the ambient temprature affect
temperature in the interior of the appliance
(choose correct setting of the thermostat knob).
• In STOP (0) position the appliance does not
operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet
power supply is not interrupted (the light is on,
when you open the refrigerator door).

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Use
Storing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and taking into account
hygienic precautions will substantially influence
the quality of the food stored.
• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be
properly packed as to prevent mixing various
moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene
bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper), or
stored in covered containers or bottles.
• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove
the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-
package).
• Pack systematically and make sure that
foodstuffs do not touch each other (various
odours may mix). Assure adequate air
circulation around packages.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive
substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall
be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical
position.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the
refrigerator!
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in
the coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to the setting where lower
temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat
gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods.
Use a thermometer and measure the
temperature in the individual compartments.
Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with
water. Temperature readings are most reliable
few hour after steady state is reached.
• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in
lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. can
cause damage and when in contact with plastic
surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time
they can cause accelerated ageing of the
plastic material.
• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign
that something is wrong with foods or that your
refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odor
can be eliminated or reduced by washing the
interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of
water and vinegar.
We also recommend using activated carbon
filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.
• If you plan a longer journey, make sure to
remove quickly perishable articles of food out of
the appliance before you leave.
Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator
Fresh Food Stora
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Meat: fresh uncut + + =
chopped + =
smoked + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Fish + =
Marinade + + + + + + + + + + = = = =
Root + + + + + + + + = = = = = =
Cheese + + + + = = = = = = = = = =
Sweets + + = = = =
Fruit + + = = = = = = = =
Prepared dishes + + = =
Legend: + recommended storage time = possible storage time
Freezing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and taking into account
hygienic precautions will substantially influence
the quality of freezing the food or storing of the
frozen foodstuffs.
• Carefully select food you intend to freeze; it
should be of adequate quality and suitable for
freezing.
• Use correct packaging and wrap it right.

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− The packaging should be air tight and
shouldn't leak since this could cause
substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of
foods.
− Foils and bags should be soft enough to
tightly wrap around the foods.
• Mark packages with following data: kind and
amount of foods and the date of loading.
• It is most important that the food is frozen as
quickly as possible. Therefore we recommend
the size of the package not to be too large and
to be cooled before loading into the freezer.
• The amount of fresh foods that can be loaded
in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the
rating plate (freezing capacity). If the loaded
amount is too large, the quality of freezing is
reduced which affects the quality of frozen
foods.
Freezing Procedure
• If you have a model without the integrated
switch for intensive cooling, turn the
thermostat knob to position 5-7 some 24 hours
before loading. After 24 hours load the freezer
shelf with fresh food packages. Some 24 hours
after loading, turn the thermostat knob to
operating position if necessary (see
Temperature selection), and then reload the
frozen packages into the storage baskets.
• If you have a model with integrated switch
for intensive cooling, switch it on some 24
hours before loading the appliance with larger
amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat
knob to position 5-7. After 24 hours load the
appliance with fresh food packages. After
loading, wait for another 24 hours and switch
off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to
required position (see Temperature selection).
The switch is ON when the marking (I) or
colour marking is visible, and OFF when the
marking (0) is visible or colour marking is not
visible (depending on model).
If a condense appears on the ceiling of the
refrigerator, turn-on the switch located inside
the refrigerator (with models having such a
switch). After the condense has vanished, turn
the switch on again.
• The next time you want to freeze fresh foods,
repeat the freezing procedure and be careful
that packages with fresh foods do not touch
frozen packages.
• For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1
kg) there is no need to change the thermostat
setting (see Temperature Selection).
Storing Frozen Foods
Packages of frozen foods are stored in the
basket. If you remove the baskets, you can store
frozen packages directly on the cooling shelves.
Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and the recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen foods
are indicated on the packaging. For storing and
using consider the manufacturer's instruction.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
adequately packed foods provided with complete
data and stored in freezers where the
temperature is not higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food covered with frost
layer. This indicates that the package was thawed
before at least once.
Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as
the temperature raise reduces the quality of
foods.

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Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods
Food Storage time (in months)
123456789101112
Vegetable + + +
Fruit +++
Bread, pastries +
Milk +
Ready-made meals +
Meat: Beef +++
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultry + + +
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausages +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
Defrosting Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be
used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the
food but it does not destroy microorganisms
which rapidly activate after defrosting and make
foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of
foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-
made meals.
Ice Making
Recommended thermostat position for ice
making is on the middle setting.
Fill two thirds of the ice tray with cold water or any
other liquid convenient for freezing. Insert the ice
tray into the guides or on the cooling plate.
Time required for the ice to form, largely depends
on ambient temperature, thermostat setting and
on how often you open the door. It usually takes
2-6 hours (depends on which model of
refrigerator you have). With smaller refrigerators
we recommend you make a stock of ice cubes
(store them in a separate plastic box). The
easiest way to empty the ice tray is to turn the
tray around, pour it with cold water and slightly
twist it (bend it).

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Changing the Direction of Opening the Door
If you find the direction of opening the door on
your appliance inconvenient, you can change it.
Holes on the opposite side have already been
prepared in the factory.
• Unscrew the kick-plate and remove it by
pushing downwards.
• Unscrew the lower hinge and take off the lower
door together with the middle hinge washer.
• Unscrew the middle hinge and take off the
upper door together with the upper hinge
washer. Remove the fastener on the opposite
side of the appliance (on the place where the
middle hinge is fixed).
• Unscrew the upper hinge fastener and fix it on
the opposite side of the appliance.
• Take off, change and replace the door hinge
fixture and the fixture plugs.
• Put the upper hinge washer and the upper door
on the upper hinge fastener.
• Rotate the middle hinge for 180° and fix it on
the opposite side of the appliance. Put the
middle hinge washer and the lower door on the
hinge from the lower side.
• Put the lower hinge on the lower door and fix it.
• Replace the cover plate of the lower hinge to
the opposite side of the kick-plate and place it
to the appliance.
• In case your appliance is equipped with a
handle mounted on the side of the appliance,
take it off and replace it on the other side. (If
there is more than one handle, replace them all,
following the same procedure.)
Some screws are covered with caps. Take
them off before undoing the screws.
• Use the decorative caps and plug the remaining
middle hinge holes as well as the remaining
holes of the side handles (if you have a model
with side handles).
• Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased and it
should seal well.
Should the seal not adhere to the casing of the
appliance perfectly, it will have to be heated
from a suitable distance (by means of hair drier,
for example) and lightly stretched to the
required height.
1Upper hinge fastener
2Upper hinge washer
3Middle hinge
4Middle hinge washer
5Lower hinge
6Base plate
7Cover plate of the lower hinge
8 Fixture plug of the door hinge
9Door hinge fixture

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Automatic Defrosting of the
Refrigerator
There is no need to defrost the refrigerator,
because ice depositing on the inner back wall is
defrosted automatically.
Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the
compressor operation; later on, when the
compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and
water drops collect and drain through the outlet in
the inner back wall into the drain pan situated
above the compressor, from where it evaporates.
Manual Defrosting of the Freezer
When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3-5
mm thick, you should clean the freezer.
• Few hours before defrosting set the thermostat
to position 7, so that packages are well frozen.
Reset the thermostat to STOP (0) position and
disconnect the power supply. Empty the freezer
and take care that the packages remain frozen.
• Leave the door open for a while so that you can
easy scrape off the frost. Use the plastic
scraper but be careful not to damage the inner
surfaces of the freezer.
• Wipe up the scraped frost and ice before it is
completely defrosted.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may be
hazardous to health.
Cleaning the Appliance
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning
the appliance.
Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents
as you can damage the surface.
Be careful to remove any cleanser agent
remaining after cleaning.
• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth
and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for
example glass cleaners). You may also use
alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol).
The application of abrasive and specially
aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel
cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of
plastic and coated parts.
• Parts made of stainless steel should be cleaned
with special agents for stainless steel. Use a
soft cloth and apply a thin layer of detergent
onto the surface.
• Remove the detachable accesories in the
interior of the appliance and clean it with water
and liquid detergent. Plastic parts cannot be
washed in washing machine.
• Wash the interior of the appliance with
lukewarm water, in which you added one or two
spoonfuls of vinegar.
• Every now and then wipe the condenser on the
rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or vacuum
cleaner.
• Do not forget to clean also the defrost water
receptacle above the refrigerator compressor
(do not remove the receptacle).
After cleaning, connect the appliance to power
supply and reload the packages.
Switch Off the Appliance When Not
In Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period, set the thermostat knob to the
STOP (0) position, disconnect the power supply,
take out the foods and defrost and clean the
appliance. Leave the door slightly open.

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Trouble-Shooting Guide
During the service, you can come across some
troubles that in most cases result from improper
handling of the appliance and can easy be
eliminated.
The Appliance Fails to Operate
After connecting to the Mains
Supply
• Check the supply in the outlet socket and make
sure the appliance is switched on (thermostat in
operating position).
Continuous Operation of the
Refrigerating System
• The door was frequently opened or it was left
opened for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door may
sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged).
• Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance
with fresh foods.
• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of
the compressor and condenser (assure
adequate air circulation and wipe off the
condenser).
• Continuous operation button activated (see
section Freezing of Food).
Ice Formation on the Inner Rear
Wall
As long as the defrost water runs to the channel
and through the opening to the drain pan on the
compressor, automatic defrosting of the
appliance is assured.
In case the ice formation on the inner back wall is
increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually
defrosted.
Set the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position and
leave the door open. Never use electric devices
for defrosting and do not scrape the ice or frost
layer with sharp objects.
After completed defrosting, turn the knob to
desired position and close the refrigerator door.
The cause of increased ice formation may be one
of the following:
− the door does not seal well (clean the gasket if
it is contaminated, or replace it if it is damaged);
− the door was frequently opened or it was left
opened for too long;
− the food stored in the refrigerator was warm;
− the food or dish is touching the inner back wall.
Water is Leaking From the
Refrigerator
In case the discharge water outlet is clogged, or
the defrost water drips over the channel, water
leaks from the refrigerator.
• Clean the clogged opening, for example with a
plastic straw.
• Manually defrost the increased ice layer. See
Ice Formation on the Inner Back Wall.
The Freezer Door is Hard to Open
If you want to open the door that has just or
recently been closed, you may find it hard to
open. The reason why this happens is, that when
you open the door, warm air gets into the
appliance and when it is getting cool, the
underpressure seals the door. After few minutes
(5-10), the door can easily be opened.
Noise
Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the refrigerating system with
compressor, which produces noise. How noisy
the appliance is depends on where it is placed,
how it is used and how old the appliance is.
• During the operation of the compressor the
noise of liquid is heard and when the
compressor is not operating, the refrigerant flow
is heard. This is a normal condition and it has
no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the
appliance.
• After starting the appliance, the operation of
the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be
louder, which does not mean that something is
wrong with the appliance and it has no
influence on the lifetime of the appliance.
Gradually the noise is reduced.
• Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is
heard, which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often a consequence of
inadequate placing.
− The appliance shall be placed and levelled
firmly on solid base.
− It should not touch the wall or kitchen units
standing next to it.
− Check the accesories in the interior of the
appliance, they should be placed correctly in
their positions; also check the bottles, tins
and other vessels that might touch each other
and rattle.

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Bulb Replacement
Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the
appliance form the power supply.
Press the cover at the rear side (in the arrow 1
direction) and remove the plastic cover (in the
arrow 2 direction). Replace the bulb with a new
one (E14, max. 15 W).
Don't forget: the old bulb does not belong to
organic waste.
Light bulb is consuming good therefore our
in-guarantee service does not relate to it.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE
ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.