Instructions for use
Before using the appliance 4 Safeguarding the environment 4 Cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of the ice and/or water dispenser (if present) 5 Precautions and general recommendations 6 How to operate the refrigerator compartment 7 How to use the freezer compartment 8 How to defrost the appliance 9 Cleaning and maintenance 10 Troubleshooting guide 11 After-Sales Service 12 Installation 12 Electrical connection for great britain and ireland only 12
Before using the appliance • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as − staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; − farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; − bed and breakfast type environments; To ensure best use of your appliance, carefully read the operating instructions which contain a description of the product and useful advice. Keep these instructions for future reference. 1.
Safeguarding the environment Declaration of conformity • This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004. • This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with: - safety objectives of the "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments); - the protection requirements of Directive "EMC" 2004/108/EC.
Precautions and general recommendations INSTALLATION • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. • Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. • During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. • Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source. • To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance and follow the installation instructions.
How to operate the refrigerator compartment Switching on the appliance 1. Plug in the appliance 2. When the appliance is plugged in, it is normally factory set to a temperature of 5°C.
How to use the freezer compartment The freezer compartment can also be used for freezing fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Freezing fresh food • The recommended position for fresh food is that indicated in Fig. 1, if a wire shelf is present, or that in Fig. 2 for models with no wire shelf. • Place food in the middle of the compartment, making sure it does not touch already frozen food, but is placed at a distance of approx. 20 mm (fig.
How to defrost the appliance Before defrosting the appliance, unplug it or switch off the power at the mains. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is automatically routed to a drain outlet and into a container from which it evaporates.
Cleaning and maintenance Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. • Clean the inside of the refrigerator compartment periodically with a sponge dampened in warm water and/or neutral detergent. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products. • The separators must not be washed in water but simply cleaned with a damp sponge. • Clean the inside of the freezer compartment when defrosting.
Troubleshooting guide 1. The appliance doesn't work. • Is there a power failure? • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? • Is the main power switch on? • Has the fuse blown? • Is the power supply cable damaged? • Is button (B) set to Stand-by? 2. The temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. • Are the doors closed properly? • Is the appliance installed near a heat source? • Are the air circulation vents obstructed? 3. There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment.
After-Sales Service Before contacting the KitchenAid After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the Trouble-shooting guide. 2. Switch the appliance off and then on again to check if the problem has been eliminated. If it has not, switch off the appliance again and repeat the operation after one hour. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service.
Electrical connection for Great Britain and Ireland only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
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