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User manual Refrigeration
Refrigerator light
The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lighting than traditional light bulbs as well as a very low energy consumption. Contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement.
Important: The refrigerator compartment light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened.
Replacing the led light bulb (depending on model)
Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before replacing the light bulb. Then follow the instructions based on the type of light bulb for your product. Replace the light bulb with one with the same features, available from the Technical Assistance Service and authorised sellers.
Light type 1)
To remove the light bulb, unscrew it in an anti-clockwise direction, as shown in the figure. Wait 5 minutes before reconnecting the appliance.
LED light bulb (max 25W)
Light type 2)
If the product has LED lights, as demonstrated in the figures below, contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement. LEDs last longer than traditional light bulbs, improve internal visibility and are environmentally-friendly.
Shelves
All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.
Door
Door reversibility Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. Follow instruction in Installation Guide
How to use the appliance
First time use
Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply. Connect the appliance to the power supply it starts the operation automatically. The ideal storage temperatures for the food are preset in the factory. After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance. Position the antibacterial anti-odour filter in the fan as demonstrated in the filter packaging (if available). If the audible signal sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic alarms.
Refrigerator compartment and food storage_
The refrigerator compartment allows for the storage of fresh food and drink. The refrigerator compartment defrosts completely automatically. The occasional presence of drops of water on the internal back wall of the compartment is a sign of the automatic defrosting phase. The defrosting water is channelled into a drain and then collected in a container, where it evaporates.
Note: the ambient temperature, how often the doors are opened and the position of the appliance may affect the internal temperatures in the two compartments. Set the temperatures depending on these factors. In very humid conditions, condensation may form in the refrigerator compartment, especially on the glass shelves. In this case, it is recommended that you close containers with liquids in (e.g. a pot of stock), wrap up food with a high water content (e.g. vegetables) and turn on the fan, if there is one. All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.
Air ventilation
The ventilation air allows a better distribution of the temperatures inside the compartments and, consequently, better preservation of the food and reduction of excess humidity. Do not obstruct the ventilation area.
How to store fresh food and beverages_
Foods which give off a large amount ethylene gas (apples, apricots, pears, peaches, avocado, figs, prunes, blueberries, mellons, beans) and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit vegetables and salad, should always be separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example do not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage. Do not store food too close together to enable sufficient air circulation. Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass containers and cling film to wrap foods.
If you have a little quantity of food to store in the refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves above the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this is the coolest area of the compartment. Always use closed containers for liquids and for food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor transfer or cover them. To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle holder (available on selected models).
 | TEMPERATE ZONE Suggested for storage of tropical fruit, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam COOLZONE Suggested for the storage of cheese, milk, daily food, delicatessen, yogurt COOLEST AREA Suggested for storage of cold cuts, desserts, meat and fish FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DRAWER |
** For models with "0 ° ZONE" COMPARTMENT the "coolest area" is the one highlighted in the legend
Freezer compartment food storage
The freezer compartment
allows long time storage of frozen food and freezing of fresh food. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is written on the rating plate. Arrange the fresh food in the freezing area inside the freezer compartment, leaving enough space around the food packages to allow air to circulate freely. It is advisable that you do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted. It is important to wrap the food in a way that prevents the ingress of water, humidity or condensation.
Ice cubes
Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove the ice under any circumstances.
Removing the drawers
Pull the drawers outwards as far as they will go, lift them up and remove them. To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used without the drawers.Make sure that the door is closed properly after putting the food back on the grilles/shelves.
How to defrost the freezer compartment_
1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/Fast Cool* at least four hours before removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase.
2. To defrost, turn the appliance off and remove the drawers. Put the frozen food in a cool place. Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt. To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly.
3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully.
4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside.
Functional sounds
- A buzz generated by the compressor is normal while the product is working.
- Gurgling and crackles are generated by the passage of the refrigerant gas inside the cooling circuit, therefore these are normal noises.
- It’s possibile to "hear" creaks when the compressor is active and inactive: it is a normal sound of the product’s structure.
- Check that the balconies on the inside of the refrigerator door, the shelves and the drawers in the refrigerator compartment are attached and positioned properly, to avoid possible vibrations.
- Don’t place glass containers (bottles, jars, etc.) in direct contact with each other, to avoid vibrations.
- This device is equipped with a compressor that operates at an optimum speed to minimize energy consumption. So it may happen that in certain situations (in summer or if large quantities of food are introduced) that the compressor increases the speed and therefore it is more noisy than usual.
Cleaning and maintenance
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.
Do not use steam cleaners. The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.
Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specifically for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator.
To ensure the constant and correct flow of the defrosting water, regularly clean the inside of the drain situated in the back wall of the refrigerator compartment near the fruit and vegetable drawer using the utensil provided.
TROUBLESHOOTING
What to do if... | Possible reasons | Solutions |
| The appliance doesn’t work. | There may be an appliance power supply problem. | Make sure: • there is not a power outage; • the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the doublepole switch (if present) is in the correct position (on); • the household electrical system protection devices are efficient; • the power cable is not damaged; • the thermostat knob is not turned to “•” |
| The inside light does not work. | It may be necessary to replace the light bulb. | Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement. |
| The internal temperature of the compartments is not cold enough. | The reasons could vary (see “Solution”) column. | Check that: • the doors are closed properly; • the appliance is not installed near a heat source; • the temperature is appropriately set; • the circulation of air through the ventilation grilles on the base of the appliance is not obstructed. |
| There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. | The defrost water drain is blocked. | Clean the defrosting water drain (see section “Cleaning and Maintenance") |
| Excessive amount of frost in the freezer compartment. | The door to the freezer compartment is not closed properly. | • Check that there is nothing preventing the door from closing properly. • Defrost the freezer compartment. • Make sure the appliance has been correctly installed. |
| The front edge of the appliance that the door gaskets seal against is hot. | This is not a problem. It prevents condensation from forming. | A solution is not needed. |
| The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is too cold. | • The set temperature is too cold. • A large amount of fresh food may have been placed in the freezer compartment. | • Try to set a less cold temperature. • If fresh food has been put in the freezer compartment, wait until the freezing has been completed. • Turn off the fan (if present) described in the paragraph “FAN”. |
See other models: F102668 XWE 101683 W UK F086084 IWC 81482 ECO UK .M XWA 81482X S UK
