Instruction manual

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Contents

1 Instructions 18

1.1 General safety instructions 18

1.2 Manufacturer’s liability 19

1.3 Appliance purpose 19

1.4 Disposal 19

1.5 Identification plate 20

1.6 This instruction manual 20

1.7 How to read the instruction manual 20

2 Description 21

2.1 General description 21

2.2 Other parts 22

2.3 Available accessories 22

3 Use 23

3.1 Instructions 23

3.2 Preliminary operations 23

3.3 First use 23

3.4 Accessing the refrigerator compartment 23

3.5 Using the accessories 24

3.6 Using the refrigerator compartment 25

3.7 Storage advice 25

3.8 Noises during operation 26

3.9 What to do if... 26

4 Cleaning and maintenance 27

4.1 Instructions 27

4.2 Cleaning the appliance 27

4.3 Defrosting 27

5 Installation 28

5.1 Electrical connection 28

5.2 Positioning 28

We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for

maintaining the appliance's aesthetic and functional qualities.

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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Contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 General safety instructions Manufacturer’s liability Appliance purpose Disposal Identification plate This instruction manual How to read the instruction manual 2 Description 2.1 General description 2.2 Other parts 2.3 Available accessories 3 Use 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.
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Instructions 1 Instructions 1.1 General safety instructions Risk of personal injury • Never touch the heating elements during use. • Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constantly supervised. • Children must never play with the appliance. • Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance. • The appliance must never be cleaned and maintained by unsupervised children. • Do not store products which contain inflammable or explosive gases inside the appliance.
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1.2 Manufacturer’s liability 1.4 Disposal The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by: • all liability for personal injury or property damage caused by; • non-observance of the instruction manual provisions; • tampering with any part of the appliance; • use of non-genuine spare parts. This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/ 96/EC, 2003/108/EC).
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Instructions Our appliances are packed in nonpolluting and recyclable materials. • Hand over the packing materials to the appropriate selective collection centres. Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation • Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended. • Do not let children play with the packaging plastic bags. 1.
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Description 2 Description EN 2.1 General description 1 Yellow indicator light When ON, this indicates that the light switch is ON and all the perimeter lights are on. To avoid wasting electricity and prevent food from freezing, do not set the thermostat knob to MAX for prolonged periods of time. 2 Light switch (ON/OFF) Use this switch to switch on the appliance perimeter lights. When the switch is ON, the yellow indicator light comes on.
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Description 2.2 Other parts 2.3 Available accessories Lid Beer rack It is only fitted for styling purposes, but it can be raised to move beverages inside the refrigerator compartment. Lid rod Useful to position beer bottles and small plastic bottles. Bottle rack Useful to keep the appliance lid open. Sliding doors Useful to store glass bottles. Pack rack Useful to keep beverages as cool as possible. Useful to store fruit juices, milk cartons and cans.
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Use 3.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage to the appliance • Do not use sharp objects when removing ice and frost to avoid damaging the appliance's walls. • Do not sit or lean on the door or any open drawers. • Do not touch the heating elements on the outside of the appliance. • Do not store inflammable, explosive or volatile substances. • Organic compounds, acids and essential oils can corrode the seals and plastic surfaces if left in contact with them for extended periods.
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Use 3. With the lid raised, turn the rod downwards and place the tip onto the metal plate situated to the right of the sliding doors. 4. Move the tip of the rod towards the right into the slot in the plate. 5. Slide the tip of the rod all the way to the end of the slot in the plate. 3.5 Using the accessories Layout of accessories The accessories can be arranged along the purpose-designed guides inside the refrigerator compartment. Beer rack assembly 1. Place the glass shelf on the base of the beer rack.
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Use 3.6 Using the refrigerator compartment Sample uses Beer rack Arrange the beverages, making sure they are sealed tight.
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Use 3.8 Noises during operation 3.9 What to do if... The refrigerator compartment is cooled by means of a compression system. In order to maintain the preset temperature inside the refrigerator compartment, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level of cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts to function, it creates a buzzing noise which generally diminishes in intensity after a few minutes.
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Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces • Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance. • Do not use cleaning products containing chlorine, ammonia or bleach on steel parts or parts with metallic finishes on the surface (e.g. anodising, nickel- or chromium-plating). • Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents on glass parts (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic sponges). • Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.
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Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection Power voltage Danger of electrocution • The appliance must be earthed in compliance with electrical system safety standards. • Do not pull the cable unplug the appliance. General information • Check the mains characteristics against the data indicated on the plate. The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned inside the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
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Installation The appliance is supplied with four castors for easy handling and positioning. In any case, we recommend moving the appliance very carefully in order to avoid damaging the floor (especially in the case of wooden floors). The front castors are fitted with a brake to lock the appliance in place: 1. Turn the front castors by 90° with the brake levers turned to face the centre of the appliance. 3.
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Installation Positioning Place the appliance on a stable and level floor. We recommend moving the appliance very carefully in order to avoid damaging the floor (especially in the case of wooden floors). Choice of location Always install the refrigerator in a dry place with satisfactory ventilation. Depending on its climate class (stated on the nameplate inside the refrigerator compartment), the appliance can be used in different temperature conditions.