SANTO 95438-1 DTL 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 5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. 6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover1) of interior lighting. • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/ wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. • Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Control panel 5 Service • Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. • This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish.
First use However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: • room temperature • how often the door is opened • the quantity of food stored • the location of the appliance. If the ambient temperature is lower than 16°C press the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the lowest temperature lights up.
Daily use 7 Bottle rack Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only closed bottles. This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to store previously opened bottles. To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next higher level. Vegetable drawer with humidity control The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Helpful hints and tips You can activate the fan by pressing the fan function switch (refer to "Control panel"). The fan light comes on. Switch on the fan when the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C. Freezing Calendar The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and treating before freezing.
Helpful hints and tips 9 • If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Care and cleaning • be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; • not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. • Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. • Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Care and cleaning CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
What to do if… 11 It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole. Defrosting of the freezer The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand, is a "no frost" type.
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 CAUTION! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket. 1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. 2. Pull outwards the rear hook of the lamp cover by using a screwdriver and remove the lamp cover pulling downwards. 3.
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units.
Environmental concerns 15 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. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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