SNAIGE C 14SM User manual

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Refrigerator
C 14SM
Instructions for Use

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DEAR CUSTOMER!
Some provisions in this user manual are unified for refrigerating products of
different types (for a refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer). CAREFULLY
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure to
observe the instructions contained in this manual.
Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it over to the next user.
General information:
Refrigeration device - a household refrigerator intended for household use. Fresh
food is stored in the refrigerator for a short time.
The appliance is intended for household use only.
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
General safety requirements:
–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: 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: Do not damage the appliance refrigeration system. It contains
the refrigerant gas R600a. If the refrigeration system is damaged:
•Do not use any open flame.
•Avoid sparks-do not turn on any electrical appliances or lighting fixtures.
•Immediately ventilate the room: air the room in which the appliance is placed for a
few minutes (the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane / R600a
must be at least 4 m3) to avoid damage to the cooling system.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the insulation foam and it is a
flammable gas.

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–WARNING: Disposal of the appliance should be according to national rules.
–This appliance is not designed for the storage of explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant.
–It is prohibited to store petrol and other flammable liquids near the appliance.
–The appliance should be used only for storing foodstuffs.
Children and vulnerable people safety:
–Do not allow children to play with the appliance or to plug it in or unplug from the
electricity supply socket. Do not allow children to play with the packaging material
from the appliance.
–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.
–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.
Requirements for the connection to the mains:
–The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in
accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds
with the voltage marked on the rating label. This product complies with all binding
CE labelling directives. The earthed electrical socket by which the appliance is
connected to the mains should be in an accessible place. It is a legal requirement
that the appliance is properly earthed. The manufacturer will not be held liable for
any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfil this requirement.
–To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person and with a cable
of the same type.
–It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to
damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be
bent, straightened or wound. If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the
guarantee will be void.
–Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is
necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring
and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety certificate. If an extension
lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certificate), its socket must be
located at a safe distance, away from the sinks, and must not be in a place where
it could be flooded by water or waste water.

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–The frequency and power of the electricity supply in your house must conform to
the general data parameters of the appliance as it is shown in the product label.
–When positioning the appliance, be careful that the electrical cord isn’t squeezed
in order to avoid its damage. Do not store heavy objects such as cooling devices
or other devices next the appliance in such a way that they could squeeze and
damage the electrical cord. This can cause a short circuit and a fire.
–Make sure that the plug of the electrical cord is not squeezed by the back wall of
the appliance or otherwise damaged. A damaged plug can be the cause of a fire!
Do not try repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized
technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be
replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified
person whit a cable of same type.
Requirements for safe use:
–It is forbidden to use a technically damaged appliance.
–If the appliance is unplugged (for cleaning, moving to another place, etc.), it may
be repeatedly switched on after 15 min.
–When performing activities, such as cleaning, maintenance or moving, the
appliance must be completely disconnected from power supply (by pulling the plug
out from the socket). Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body of the plug
instead.
–Do not place any switched on electrical devices on top of the appliance because
this may cause ignition of plastic parts.
–Do not place any dishes with liquids on top of the appliance and do not keep
flowers in vases or other liquid-filled vessels on the appliance.
–Do not climb on or sit on the appliance, do not lean on or hang on the appliance
doors and do not allow children to do this.
–Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
The appliance should be transported in the vertical position. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage of the appliance that
results from non-compliance with the instructions for transportation.
The manufacturer guarantees reliable operation of the refrigerator when
the relative air humidity not greater than 70 per cent and the ambient
temperature is +16 to +32 degrees Celsius (Climate class N);

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS
Positioning:
•This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds, such as the
construction appendices, garages or wine cellars. Place the appliance away from
heat sources such as kitchen stove/oven, radiators, or direct sunlight. The appliance
must not touch any pipes for heating, gas or water supply, or any other electrical
devices.
Minimum distances from the heat sources:
- from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm,
- from oil or coal fired ovens - 300 mm,
- from built-in ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility of ensuring the above- mentioned
distances, provide an appropriate insulation board.
•Do not cover the ventilation holes at the top of the appliances –it
must be a good air circulation around the appliance. There
should be a gap of at least 10 cm between the top of the
appliance body and any furniture that may be above it. If this
requirement is not followed, the appliance consumes more
electrical energy and its compressor may overheat. 
•The appliance must stand on a level surface and must not
touch the wall. If necessary, regulate the height of the
appliance by adjusting the levelling feet: by turning them
clockwise –the front of the appliance rises, by turning them
counter clockwise –it comes down. If the appliance is tilted
slightly backward –the doors will close by themselves.
•If the appliance is placed in a corner, a gap must be left
between the appliance body and the wall.
Set-up dimensions (see fig. 8) .
Preparing for operation:
It is recommended to prepare the appliance for operation with a
helper.
•The unit should only be transported in its vertical position; do not tilt any more than 30°.
•Remove package. Lift the appliance away from foamed polystyrene base. Tear off
adhesive tapes. Remove all red-coloured parts from the shelves (fig. 2.). When placing,
moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the
condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor
unit.
•The appliance should not be connected to the mains until all packing and
transport materials aren’t removed. Suitably dispose the packaging material.

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First use:
•Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories
should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical
smell of a brandnew product, then dried thoroughly.
•Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30 minutes before it is connected to
the mains.
If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport, allow it
to stand upright for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the
mains. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. . If this is
not done, the appliance compressor may fail.
•When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE, BASIC PARTS
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1
Interior light block
7
Egg tray
2
Thermostat knob
8
Door trays
3
Adjustable height shelves
9
Condenser
4
Thaw water channel cleaner
10
Thaw water drip tray
5
Glass shelf
11
Compressor
6
Drawer for vegetables and fruits

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TEMPERATURE REGULATION
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is controlled using the thermostat knob 1
(fig. 1) by turning it to one side or the other. The temperature indication in digits is shown
beside the thermostat knob. The number “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5”do not mean a specific
temperatures.
The temperature is regulated on the scale of five digits:
0= Compressor is switched off. W ARNING ! Electric current is not switched off.
1= highest temperature (lowest cooling)
5= lowest temperature (highest cooling)
If foodstuffs in the refrigerator compartment are too cold, set the thermostat knob to 1, 2
or 3. If foodstuffs in the refrigerator compartment are not being chilled sufficiently, set
the thermostat knob to 4or 5. Please set the desired temperature in the appliance
according to your own requirements.
THE TEMPERATURE IN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, THE AMOUNT OF FOODSTUFFS, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE
FOODSTUFFS, AND HOW OFTEN THE APPLIANCE DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED.
Therefore we recommend:
•locate the appliance away from heat sources,
•do not put hot foodstuffs in the refrigerator compartment –they must be
cooled down to room temperature,
•appliance door must not to be left open,
•the appliance door should not be open longer than it is necessary to take out or put in
foodstuffs.
IF THE ROOM IS COOL, THE APPLIANCE COOLS LESS. THE TEMPERATURE IN THE
APPLIANCE MAY THEREFORE RISE. Use the thermostat wheel to set a lower
temperature.

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STORAGE OF FOODSTUFFS
Temperature zones in the refrigerator:
Due to the natural air circulation, there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator
compartment.
1) The upper part of the refrigerator compartment and the door - the warmest area: store
tropical fruits, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces, canned products, butter, jam.
2) The middle part of the refrigerator compartment - cold zone: store cheese, milk, dairy
products, delicacies, yogurt.
3) The lower part of the refrigerator compartment - the coldest area: keep cold snacks,
desserts, meat and fish, cheesecake, fresh pasta, sour cream, pesto / salsa sauce,
home-cooked food, dough, pudding and cream cheese.
4) Fruit and vegetable drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment: Store
vegetables and fruits (except tropical fruits).
To avoid food contamination, follow the instructions below:
•Prolonged opening of the door can significantly increase the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance: only open the door for the time required to place /
remove food.
•Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drainage
systems.
•Store fresh meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not
come into contact with or drip on other food.
•Do not put unpackaged food in the refrigerator.
•If the appliance is left empty for a long time, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry and leave
the door open to prevent mold from forming inside the appliance.
•Strictly adhere to the expiration date for foods as stated by the manufacturer on the
product packaging.

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DEFROSTING, CLEANING AND CARE
THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT defrosts automatically. Drops of ice that form on the
back wall of the refrigerator compartment thaw during the time the compressor is not working
and the thaw water runs down the thaw water runoff channel to the tray on top of the
compressor (Fig. 1), where it evaporates.
REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.
Note: before cleaning the cooling device and its rear compartment part,
the device must be disconnected from the mains by unplugging.
•Protect the appliance inner surfaces and plastic parts from fats, acids and sauces. In
case of accidental spills –immediately clean with warm soapy water or dishwashing
detergent. Wipe dry.
•Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.
•At least once a year clean dust away from the back part of the appliance body and the
compressor. A soft brush, electrostatic cloth or vacuum cleaner may be used for
cleaning.
•Regularly clean the thaw water channel space in the refrigerator
with a special cleaner for that purpose (see fig.).
•DO NOT use detergents containing abrasive particles, acid, alcohol
or benzene for cleaning the appliance inner and outer surfaces. DO
NOT use for cleaning cloths or sponges that have coarse surfaces
intended for scrubbing.
•If the appliance is to be left switched off for an extended period,
leave its doors open.
CHANGING THE INTERIOR LIGHT BULB
When changing the interior light bulb, do the actions below in the order they are listed:
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains by pulling the plug out of the electricity
supply socket.
2. Push the interior light bulb lid retainer Ato the right with a flat screwdriver and with
your other hand pull it down.
3. Take out the defective bulb and fit a
new one (max. 15 W, socket type
E14).
4. When the bulb is replaced, first put
the lamp lid in the right position, then
on the left side push up until the lid
fixes in position.
5. Plug the appliance into the electricity
supply socket. NOTE: It may take 3 to
5 minutes before it switches on again.

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CHANGING THE OPENING DIRECTION OF THE DOORS
If you have decided to change the opening direction of the refrigerator door, we
recommend doing this with an assistant. You will need: spanners No 8 and No 10, a
screwdriver.
When changing the opening direction of the door, DO NOT lay the appliance down
horizontally!
Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the appliance and pull the plug out of the electricity supply socket.
2. Remove support 1and undo screws 2.
3. Undo the two screws 3that hold the pull-out shelf.
4. Remove pull-out shelf 4.
5. Take off bracket 5together with the washers that are on the axle.
6. Unscrew the axle from bracket 5together with its washers and screw it into the second
aperture of bracket 5.
7. Remove compartment door.
8. Remove plug 7from refrigerator door and press it in on the opposite side.
9. Take off bottom bracket 8together with the washers that are on the axle. Unscrew the
axle by turning it counter-clockwise. Turn bracket 6around a full 180° and screw the
axle back in. Fix the bracket in place on the opposite side.
10. Mount refrigerator compartment door on the axle of bracket 8.
11. Fix bracket 5 in place together with the washers that are on the axle.
12. Put the pull-out shelf back in place and replace screws 2and 3. Place support 1in the
groove at the top back part of the refrigerator.
13. Remove bolt caps aand plugs b. Unscrew the bolts holding the handles in place. Move
the handles to the other side. Screw on. Press plugs into the remaining apertures in
the door and cover bolts with caps a.
If the device has been tilted to more than 30°, wait for about 4 hours before re-
connecting it to the mains.

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OPERATION PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS
•The appliance is plugged in to the mains but it does not work. Check that your
house electricity supply installations are in order. Check that the plug is correctly
inserted into the electricity supply socket.
•The noise has become louder. Check that the appliance is standing stable, on a level
place. To make it level, regulate the front feet. Check if the appliance is not touching any
furniture, and that no part of the refrigeration system at the back part of the appliance
body is touching the wall. Pull the appliance away from any furniture or walls. Check
that the cause of increased noise isn’t due to bottles, cans or dishes in the appliance that
might be touching each other.
•Water has appeared at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. Check
whether a thaw water channel space isn’t blocked. Clean the thaw water channel space
with a cleaner intended for that purpose.
•Water has appeared on the tempered glass shelves. Food items or dishes in the
refrigeration compartment are touching the back wall of the compartment. Do not let
food items or dishes touch the back wall.
•Moisture dripping from under the glass shelves. If you placed many containers
with liquids on the shelf, moisture can condense and drip onto the shelf below. Move
some containers with liquids onto other shelves.
•Water has appeared under the appliance. The thaw water collection tray has
slipped off the compressor. Place the tray on top of the compressor.
•When the appliance door is opened, the rubber sealing gasket pulls out. The
gasket is smeared with sticky foodstuffs (fat, syrup). Clean the sealing gasket and the
groove for it with warm water containing soap or dishwashing detergent and wipe dry.
Put the rubber sealing gasket back into the place
•High temperature in appliance, the compressor operation pauses are short.
Ascertain whether the appliance doors are shutting tightly, whether the door wasn’t kept
open longer than necessary when taking out or putting in foodstuffs or whether a large
amount of warm food was placed in the appliance.
•The top of the appliance has condensation on it. The ambient relative air humidity
is above 70 %. Ventilate the room where the appliance stands and if possible remove
the cause of the humidity.
Remarks on the appliance operating noise. As the appliance operates and goes
through the freezing cycle, various noises will be emitted. This is normal and is not a sign
of any malfunction. As the refrigerant circulates around the refrigeration system, it causes
sounds like murmuring, bubbling, or rustling. Louder sounds like popping or clicking may
be heard for a short time as the refrigerator’s compressor switches on.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Important Note:
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 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.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product,
indicates that this appliance 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.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste
disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the
retailer where you purchased the product.
Our packaging are made of environmentally friendly materials, which can be reused:
● The external packaging is made of cardboard/foil
● The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyrene (PS)
● Polyethylene (PE) foils and bags
The refrigerants and foaming agents, which are 100% free of FCKW and FKW have been
used for manufacturing our product. Therefore we are helping to protect the ozone layer
and prevent the increase of greenhouse effects. Also, the innovative technology and
environmentally friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption.