QT 256 RI User manual Fridge-Freezer
Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Safety information 3 For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Children and vulnerable people safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety information • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock. WARNING! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel. 1. Power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance.
Operation 5 • Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing. • It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. • Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating.
First use • • • • room temperature how often the door is opened the quantity of food stored the location of the appliance. If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.
Daily use 7 In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling). Freezing Calendar The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Helpful hints and tips Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. Positioning the door half shelf The door half shelf can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follow: 1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf upwards and out of the holders in the door 2. remove the retaining bracket out of the guide under the shelf 3.
Care and cleaning 9 Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: • the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; • the freezing process takes 24 hours.
Care and cleaning Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance.
What to do if… 11 3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete. 4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use. 5. Switch on the appliance. 6.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause Solution The mains plug is not connected Connect the mains plug to the to the mains socket correctly. mains socket correctly. The appliance has no power. Connect a different electrical apThere is no voltage in the mains pliance to the mains socket. socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The lamp does not work. The compressor operates continually. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Technical data Problem There is too much frost. Possible cause Food is not wrapped correctly. 13 Solution Wrap the food correctly. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The temperature regulator is not Set a higher temperature. set correctly. Replacing the lamp 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. 3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illustration). 4.
Installation Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed.
Installation 15 4. Loosen the middle hinge. 5. Remove the lower door. 6. Loosen and remove the lower pin. On the opposite side: 1. Tighten the lower pin. 2. Install the lower door. 3. Tighten the middle hinge. 4. Install the spacer. 5. Install the upper door. 6. Tighten the upper pin. Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 50 mm min. 200 cm2 min. 200 cm2 Installing the appliance CAUTION! Make sure that the mains cable can move freely. Do these steps.
Installation 1. Install the appliance in the niche. Push the appliance in the direction of the arrow (1) until the upper gap cover stops against the kitchen furniture. Push the appliance in the direction of the arrow (2) against the cupboard on the opposite side of the hinge. 2 1 2. 3. Adjust the appliance in the niche. Make sure that the distance between the appliance and the cupboard front-edge is 44 mm.
Installation 4. Push the sealing strip between the appliance and the adjacent cabinet. 5. Remove the correct part from the hinge cover (E). Make sure to remove the part DX, in the case of right hinge, SX in opposite case. 6. Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and the hinge holes. Install the vent grille (B). Attach the hinge covers (E) to the hinge.
Installation 7. Connect the appliance laterally to the kitchen furniture sidewall: a) Loosen the screws of the part (G) and move the part (G) till the furniture sidewall. b) Tighten the screws of the part (G) again. c) Attach the part (H) to the part (G). 8. Disconnect the parts (Ha), (Hb), (Hc) and (Hd) 9. Install the part (Ha) on the inner side of the kitchen furniture. G H ca. 50 mm 90° 21 mm 90° ca.
Installation 19 10. Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha). Ha Hc 11. Open the appliance door and the kitchen furniture door at an angle of 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes. 8 mm Ha Hb 12. Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8 mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).
Environmental concerns 13. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied. Align the kitchen furniture door and the appliance door by adjusting the part Hb. Hb 14. Press the part (Hd) on the part (Hb). Do a final check to make sure that: • All screws are tightened. • The sealing strip is attached tightly to the cabinet. • The door opens and closes correctly.
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