Vestfrost VW18LFM00W User manual

COMBI REFRIGERATOR
Freezer - Fridge
User Manual
КОМБИ ХОЛОДИЛЬНИК
Морозильная и холодильная камера
Руководство по эксплуатации
VW18LFM00W

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Contents
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ......................................................... 3
General warnings ............................................................................................. 3
Old and out-of-order fridges ............................................................................. 5
Safety warnings................................................................................................ 5
Installing and operating your fridge .................................................................. 6
Before Using your Fridge ................................................................................. 6
THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS .......... 7
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ................................... 8
Thermostat setting............................................................................................ 8
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments....................................................... 8
Accessories ...................................................................................................... 9
Freezer boxes .......................................................................................................... 9
Adjustable door shelf................................................................................................ 9
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 10
Defrosting ........................................................................................................ 10
Defrosting the fridge compartment.......................................................................... 10
Defrosting the freezer compartment.........................................................................11
Replacing the light bulb............................................................................................11
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE ............................................. 12
Refrigerator compartment ............................................................................... 12
Freezer compartment ...................................................................................... 12
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION 16
Repositioning the door .................................................................................... 16
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE............................ 17
If your fridge is operating too loudly ........................................................................ 17
Tips for saving energy ..................................................................................... 18
SYMBOL ISO 7010 W021
WARNING: Risk of re / ammable materials

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCECHAPTER 1.
General warnings
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the
instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with
the following instructions:
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you
should take care during transportation and installation to prevent
the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an
environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In
the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move
your fridge away from open ames or heat sources and ventilate
the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the
cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
domestic applications such as:
- sta󰀨 kitchen areas in shops, o󰀩ces and other working

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environments.
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with
a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no
such socket in your house, please have one installed by an
authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected
to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance,
very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use
appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected
to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision
is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable
people can use appliances safely after they have been
given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected
to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is
given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

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manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualied
persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding
2000 m.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food
and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other
food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing
pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice
cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for
the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,
switch o󰀨, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to
prevent mould developing within the appliance.

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Old and out-of-order fridges
• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because
children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC
or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding
your old fridges..
Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse,
recycle and recovery purposes.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual
in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic
environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and
our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling
/ storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing
substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred
in the contrary case.
Safety warnings
• Do not connect your Fridge Freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension
lead.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to
play with the appliance or let them hang o󰀨 the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making
compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your fridge. Place drinks
with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make
sure that their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it.
Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes
immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause
health issues such as food poisoning.

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• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This a󰀨ects the performance of your
fridge.
• Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the
accessories.
• Do not use plug adapter.
Installing and operating your fridge
Before using your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:
• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores,
and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between
them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable
place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and
stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This
should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon
of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge
after cleaning.
• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as shown in the gure) to prevent the condenser from
touching the wall.
• The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not
exceeding 75 mm.
Before Using your Fridge
• When using your fridge for the rst time, or after transportation, keep it
in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains.
This allows e󰀩cient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This
is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

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THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENTS
CHAPTER 2.
1
2
15
16
A. Fridge compartment
B. Freezer compartment
1. Thermostat knob
2. Lamp cover
3. Wine rack *
4. Fridge shelves
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7. Freezer tray/ Upper basket*
8. Freezer middle basket
9. Freezer bottom basket
10. Levelling feet
11. Freezer glass shelves
12. Bottle shelf
13. Adjustable door shelf * / door shelf
14. Door shelf
15. Egg holder
16. Ice tray
* In some models
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.
A
B
11
12
13
14
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIESCHAPTER 3.
Thermostat setting
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 position 1, it
will stop your appliance from working.
Freezer & fridge thermostat setting;
1–2:For short-term storage of food in the freezer
compartment, you can set the knob between the
minimum and medium position.
3–4:For long-term storage of food in the freezer
compartment, you can set the knob to the medium position.
5 : For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So, after the desired
condition is reached, return the knob to the previous setting.
Thermostat knob
If Super Switch is available:
a) Super freezing: If ambient temparature is more
than 18 °C, This switch can be used as superfreeze
switch.
Super freeze switch should be used for freezing the
fresh food or when the RED lamp on the head panel
is ON. (RED lamp on the head panel becomes ON
when there is insu󰀩cient cooling).
The appliance will work longer when you activate
this switch. So after you get the cold condition (or
the Red lamp on the head panel is o󰀨) you must
return to previous position.
At the ambient temperature more than 18 °C, if
superfreezing function doesn’t want to be used, it
must always be set to OFF position.
b) Low ambient performance: If ambient temparature
is less than 18 °C, this switch can also be used
as a low ambient switch for good low ambient
performence.
In low ambient temperatures, this switch heats the
fridge part to prevent extra cooling / freezing.
Super switch

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Climate class Ambient (oC)
T16 to 43 (oC)
ST 16 to 38 (oC)
N16 to 32 (oC)
SN 10 to 32 (oC)
Warnings about Temperature Adjustments
• We recommend that you do not operate your fridge in environments where the ambient
temperature is below 10°C because this will reduce its e󰀩ciency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings
and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature
without 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.
• During power cut, to prevent any compressor problem you should unplug the refrigerator.
You should delay pluging in 5 – 10 minutes after your power supply returns. If you plug
out the refrigerator for a reason you should wait at least 5 min to replug. It is important
for avoiding damage to refrigerator’s components.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, 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.
• This appliance is designed for use at an
ambient temperature within the 10°C - 43°C
range.

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Accessories
Freezer boxes
The freezer box allows foods are maintained more regularly.
Removing The freezer box;
• Pull the box out as far as possible
• Pull the front of box up and out.
!Make the inverse of the same operation for the resetting the sliding compartment.
Note: Always Keep the handle of box while removing the box.
Freezer boxes Freezer boxes
Freezer tray
or
Adjustable door shelf
Six di󰀨erent height adjustments can be made to provide storage areas that you need by
adjustable door shelf.
To change the position of adjustable door shelf ;
Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the buttons on
the side of the door shelf direction of arrow (Fig.1).
Position door shelf the height you need by moving
up and down. After you get the position that you
want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side
of the door shelf (Fig.2) Before releasing the door
shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf
is xed.
Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, you must hold the shelf by supporting the bottom.
Otherwise, door shelf could fall o󰀨 the rails due to the weight. So damage may occur on the
door shelf or rails.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
(In some models)
Visual and text descriptions on the accessories section may
vary according to the model of your appliance.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCECHAPTER 4.
• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical
components.
• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not
clean them in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse
with clean water and dry carefully. When you have nished cleaning,
reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will
help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.
THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
Defrosting
Defrosting the fridge compartment
• Defrosting occurs fully automatically in fridge compartment during operation; the
defrosted water collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and water drain hole (back of the refrigerator crisper shelf) should
be cleaned periodically to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the fridge
instead of owing out.

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Defrosting the freezer compartment
• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed
periodically.
• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerant
circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be carried out.
• Before defrosting, place the frozen food in a cool
place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper (this
will help the food to maintain it’s tempertaure for
longer).
• To accelerate the defrosting process, place one
or more bowls of warm water in the freezer
compartment.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or
a clean cloth.
• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food
into freezer and remember to consume it in a short
period of time.
Replacing the light bulb
To replace the bulb in the fridge compartments;
1. Unplug your fridge freezer.
2. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the light cover from the top panel. (a)
3. Replace with a 15 watt bulb. (b)
4. Reinstall the light cover. (c)
5. Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging the fridge in and restore the thermostat to its original
position.
Replacing LED lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by
authorized personnel only.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCECHAPTER 5.
Refrigerator compartment
• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed
containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the
evaporator and in time will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can stick
on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned sh(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you
will use in 1-2 days,in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment(that is above
the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing conditions.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
Some recommendations have been specied below for the placement and storage of your
food in the cooling compartment.
NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
Food Maximum Storing time Where to place in the
fridge compartment
Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and sh 2 - 3 Days
Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or in
a meat container
(on the glass shelf)
Fresh cheese 3 - 4 Days 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
Freezer compartment
• Please use the deep freeze compartment of your refrigerator for storing the frozen food
for a long time and for producing ice.
• To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for
upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, Set the
refrigerator at 4 for 24 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.
• After placing fresh food into the freezer, change the setting to 5 for 24 hours is generally
su󰀩cient. After 24 hours, you can reduce the setting if required.
• Please do not place the food you shall newly freeze nearby the already frozen food.
• You should freeze the food to be frozen (meat, minced meat, sh, etc.) by dividing them
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• Please do not refreeze the frozen food once they are thawed. It may pose a danger for
your health since it might cause problems such as food poisoning.
• Do not place the hot meals in your deep freeze before they become cold. You would
cause the other food frozen beforehand in the deep freeze to become putreed.
• When you buy frozen food, makes sure that they were frozen under appropriate
conditions and the package is not torn.
• While storing the frozen food, the storage conditions on the package should certainly
be observed. If there is not any explanation, the food must be consumed within the
shortest time possible.
• If there had been humidication in the frozen food package and it has a foul smell, the
food might have been stored under unsuitable conditions previously and gone rotten.
Do not purchase this type of foods!
• The storage durations of frozen food change depending on the ambient temperature,
the frequent opening and closing of the doors, thermostat settings, food type and the
time elapsed from the purchase time of the food to the time it is placed into the freezer.
Always abide by the instructions on the package and never exceed the indicated
storage duration.
Note that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not be
opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be opened
easily.
Important note:
• Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not
cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar,
assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.)
changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period.
Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice
should be added after the food has been thawed.
• The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine,
calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.
Some recommendations have been specied on pages 14, 15 and 16 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 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packages without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be packaged even if it has
membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as llets 6 - 8
Fresshwater shes (Salmon,
Carp, Crane, Siluroidea) After cleaning the bowels and
scales of the sh, wash and dry
it; and if necessary, cut o󰀨 the tail
and head.
2
Lean sh; bass, turbot,
ounder 4
Fatty shes (Tunny, Mackarel,
bluesh, anchovy) 2 - 4
Shellsh Cleaned and in bags 4 - 6
Caviar In its package, aluminium or
plastic container 2 - 3
Snails 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 must not be re-frozen.

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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation
Maximum
Storing time
(months)
String beans and beans Wash and cut into small pieces and boil in
water 10 - 13
Beans Hull and wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Cleaned and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean and cut to slices and boil in water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove
the core and boil in water 8 - 10
Spinach Washed and boil in water 6 - 9
Cauliower
Take the leaves apart, cut the heart into
pieces, and leave it in water with a little
lemon juice for a while
10 - 12
Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet
corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry and
Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12
Cooked fruits Adding 10 % of sugar in the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12

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Dairy Products Preparation Maximum Storing
time (months) Storing Conditions
Packet
(Homogenize) Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – In its own packet
Cheese-excluding
white cheese In slices 6 - 8
Original package may
be used for short storing
period. It should be
wrapped in foil for longer
periods.
Butter, margarine In its package 6
Maximum Storing
time (months)
Thawing time in
room temperature
(hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF
INSTALLATION POSITION
CHAPTER 6.
Transportation and changing of installation position
• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong
rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation
position,allthemovingobjects(ie,shelves,crisper…)
should be taken out or xed with bands in order to
prevent them from getting damaged.
Carry your fridge in the upright position.
Repositioning the door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door, if the door
handle on your refrigerator is installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact
the nearest Authorised Service Agent to have the opening direction changed.

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BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICECHAPTER 7.
If your fridge freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore to save
time and money, check the following, before calling an electrician.
What to do if your appliance does not operate
Check that:
• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected,
• The thermostat setting is on the «•» position,
• The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug the appliance in to another socket which
you know is working.
What to do if your appliance performs poorly
Check that:
• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so set the thermostat dial to a suitable
value).
• The doors are closed properly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space at the rear and side walls.
If your fridge is operating too loudly
Normal Noises
Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise: (For no frost/frost free appliances)
During automatic defrosting.
When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
Short cracking: Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/o󰀨.-
Compressor noise
• Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally
• The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is rst activated.
Bubbling noise and splash:
• This noise is caused by the ow of the fridge freezer in the tubes of the system.
If your fridge is operating too loudly
To maintain the set cooling level, compressor may be activated from time to time. Noises
from your fridge at this time are normal and due to its function. When the required cooling
level is reached, noises will be decreased automatically.
If the noises persist;
• Is your appliance stable? Are the legs adjusted?
• Is there anything behind your fridge?
• Are the shelves or dishes on the shelves vibrating? Re-place the shelves and/or dishes
if this is the case.
• Are the items placed on your fridge vibrating?
If you hear any other noises check that:
- The appliance is level
- Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
- The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

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Tips for saving energy
1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near
a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature
of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. This will
help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.
4. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity
increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks
and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
5. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently
as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily
often.
6. Keep the covers of the di󰀨erent temperature compartments (crisper, chiller ...etc ) closed
7. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
8. Energy consumption is declared with maximum load and using only freezer bottom glass
shelf.
Water ow noise: (For no frost/frost free appliances) Normal ow noise of water owing to
the evaporation container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.
Air Blow Noise: If the appliance has fan in freezer/cooler /bottom cabinet compartments.
This noise can be heard in fridges during normal operation of the system due to the circulation
of air.
If there is water in the lower part of the fridge freezer,
Check that:
The drain hole for the water is not clogged (use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).
Recommendations
• If you do not intend to use the appliance for long time (for example during the summer
holidays) unplug and clean the appliance and leave the door open to prevent the
formation of mildew and smells.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug it from the main socket (for cleaning and when
the doors are left open).
• If a problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult
the nearest Authorised Service Centre.