Smeg RC47KNZA 453L Universale Bottom Mount Refrigerator User Manual

RC47KNZA

Fridge - Freezer / User ManualEN

Congelatore - Frigorifero / Manuale per l’usoIT

Réfrigérateur - Congélateur / Guide D’utilisation

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Thank you for choosing this product.

This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to

assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.

Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this

book for future reference.

Icon Type Meaning

WARNING Serious injury or death risk

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk

FIRE Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

CAUTION Injury or property damage risk

IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly

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CONTENTS

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4

1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4

1.2 Installation warnings .......................................................................................................8

1.3 During Usage..................................................................................................................8

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE .......................................................... 10

2.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 11

3 USING THE APPLIANCE ..............................................................................12

3.1 Information about New Generation Cooling Technology ..............................................12

3.2 Display and Control Panel ............................................................................................12

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer .....................................................................................12

3.3.1 Freezer Temperature Settings ...................................................................................12

3.3.2 Cooler Temperature Settings .....................................................................................13

3.3.3 Super Freeze Mode ...................................................................................................13

3.3.4 Door Open Alarm Function ........................................................................................13

3.4 Temperature Settings Warnings ...................................................................................13

3.5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................14

3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models) .......................................................................................14

3.5.2 The Freezer Box ........................................................................................................14

3.5.3 The Chill Drawer (In some models) .........................................................................15

3.5.4 The Fresh Dial (In some models) ............................................................................15

4 FOOD STORAGE ........................................................................................... 16

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment ............................................................................................16

4.2 Freezer Compartment ..................................................................................................17

5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 19

5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................19

6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING .............................................................. 20

6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....................................................................20

6.2 Repositioning the Door .................................................................................................20

7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE ........................................... 21

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY ........................................................................23

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General Safety Warnings

Read this user manual carefully.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of

obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or

other means to accelerate the defrosting process,

other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside

the food storage compartments of the appliance,

unless they are of the type recommended by the

manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance,

ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-

outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the

appliance.

WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting

from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in

accordance with the instructions.

If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this

information will be provided on the label of the cooler)

you should take care during transportation and

installation to prevent the cooler elements from being

damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and

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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak

due to damage of the cooler elements, move your

fridge away from open ames or heat sources and

ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a

few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not

damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol

cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and domestic applications such as:

– sta󰀨 kitchen areas in shops, o󰀩ces and other

working environments.

– farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and

other residential type environments.

– bed and breakfast type environments;

– catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,

it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service

agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid

a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected

to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug

should be used with a specially grounded socket

of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your

house, please have one installed by an authorised

electrician.

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• This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made

by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load

and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not

expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance

of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old)

are not expected to use appliances, young children

(3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances

safely unless continuous supervision is given, older

children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can

use appliances safely after they have been given

appropriate supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are

not expected to use appliances safely unless

continuous supervision is given.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or

similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes

exceeding 2000 m.

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To avoid contamination of food, please respect the

following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause

a signicant increase of the temperature in the

compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact

with food and accessible drainage systems

• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the

refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip

onto other food.

• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for

storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream

and making ice cubes.

• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not

suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long

periods, switch o󰀨, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the

door open to prevent mould developing within the

appliance.

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1.2 Installation warnings

Before using your fridge freezer for the first

time, please pay attention to the following

points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge

freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after

installation.

• Your fridge freezer may have an odour

when it is operated for the first time. This

is normal and the odour will fade when

your fridge freezer starts to cool.

• Before connecting your fridge freezer,

ensure that the information on the data

plate (voltage and connected load)

matches that of the mains electricity

supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified

electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an

efficient ground connection. If the socket

has no ground contact or the plug does

not match, we recommend you consult a

qualified electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected

with a properly installed fused socket.

The power supply (AC) and voltage at

the operating point must match with

the details on the name plate of the

appliance (the name plate is located on

the inside left of the appliance).

• We do not accept responsibility for any

damages that occur due to ungrounded

usage.

• Place your fridge freezer where it will not

be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge freezer must never be used

outdoors or exposed to rain.

• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm

away from stoves, gas ovens and heater

cores, and at least 5 cm away from

electrical ovens.

• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a

deep freezer, there must be at least 2

cm between them to prevent humidity

forming on the outer surface.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge

freezer with lace. This will affect the

performance of your fridge freezer.

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required

at the top of your appliance. Do not place

anything on top of your appliance.

• Do not place heavy items on the

appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly before

use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all

parts with a solution of warm water and

a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then,

rinse with clean water and dry. Return all

parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.

• Use the adjustable front legs to make

sure your appliance is level and stable.

You can adjust the legs by turning them

in either direction. This must be done

before placing food in the appliance.

• When the product is running, high

temperature can be noticed on the side

panels. This situation is normal.

• In order for the product to work efficiently,

there must be some gap around it for

air circulation. If you are going to place

the product in a recessed area on the

wall, make sure that the gap should be

100 mm between top surface and ceiling,

50 mm between walls and side panels.

• The distance between the appliance and

back wall must be a maximum of 75 mm.

1.3 During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to

the mains electricity supply using an

extension lead.

• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• Do not use plug adapter.

• This appliance is designed for use by

adults. Do not allow children to play with

the appliance or hang off the door.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet

hands. This may cause a short circuit or

electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the

ice-making compartment as they will

burst when the contents freeze.

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• Do not place explosive or flammable

material in your fridge. Place drinks with

high alcohol content vertically in the

fridge compartment and make sure their

tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making

compartment, do not touch it. Ice may

cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet

hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes

immediately after they are removed from

the ice-making compartment.

• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This

may cause health issues such as food

poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer has a

lock, break or remove the lock before

discarding it, because children may

get trapped inside it and may cause an

accident.

• Old fridges and freezers contain

isolation material and refrigerant with

CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm

environment when you are discarding

your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the

applicable European Directives, Decisions

and Regulations and the requirements

listed in the standards referenced.

Disposal

Information for users pursuant

to Art. 26 of Legislative Decree

no. 49 of 14 March 2014,

"Implementation of Directive

2012/19/EU on waste electrical and

electronic equipment (WEEE)

The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on

the equipment indicates that, at the end

of its useful life, the product must be

collected separately from other waste, to

allow appropriate treatment and recycling.

The final user must take the end-of-

life equipment to appropriate separate

collection facilities for electrical and

electronic waste, or return it to the retailer,

using the following methods:

• For very small equipment, meaning with

at least one external side not exceeding

25 cm, delivery free of charge, with no

purchase obligation at shops with an

electrical and electronic equipment sales

area over 400 m2. For smaller shops,

this method is optional;

• For equipment with dimensions over 25

cm, delivery to all shops with the “1 for

1” method, meaning the equipment may

only be delivered to the retailer with the

purchase of a new equivalent product.

Appropriate separate collection for

subsequent sending of the discarded

equipment to recycling, treatment

or environmentally friendly disposal

contributes to avoiding possible effects

on the environment and health and

encourages recycling-reuse of the materials

of which the equipment is made.

Illegal dumping of the product by the

user results in application of the penalties

indicated in Leg. Decree no. 152/2006 and

Leg. Decree no. 49/2014.

Packaging and the Environment

Packaging materials protect

your machine from damage that

may occur during transportation.

The packaging materials are

environmentally friendly as they are

recyclable. The use of recycled material

reduces raw material consumption and

therefore decreases waste production.

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Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual

carefully before installing and using your

appliance. We are not responsible for the

damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance

and instruction manual, and keep this

manual in a safe place to resolve the

problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used

in homes and it can only be used in

domestic environments and for the

specified purposes. It is not suitable for

commercial or common use. Such use

will cause the guarantee of the appliance

to be cancelled and our company will not

be responsible for any losses incurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used

in houses and it is only suitable for

cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable

for commercial or common use and/or

for storing substances except for food.

Our company is not responsible for any

losses incurred by inappropriate usage of

the appliance.

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE

APPLIANCE

This appliance is not intended to be used

as a built-in appliance.

This presentation is only for

information about the parts of the

appliance. Parts may vary according to the

appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment

B) Freezer compartment

1. Wine rack *

2. Refrigerator shelves

3. Chiller *

4. Crisper cover

5. Crisper

6. Freezer upper drawer

7. Freezer bottom drawer

8. Levelling feet

9. Egg holder

10. Freezer glass shelf *

11. Bottle shelf

12. Adjustable door shelf * / Door shelf *

13. Door shelves

14. Ice box trays

* In some models

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most

efficient use of energy is ensured in the

configuration with the drawers in the bottom

part of the appliance, and shelves evenly

distributed, position of door bins does not

affect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most

Efficient use of energy is ensured in the

configuration with the drawers and bins are

on stock position.

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2.1 Dimensions

Space required in use

H2 mm 2010,0

W2 mm 800,0

D2 mm 804,3

the height, width and depth of the

appliance including the handle,

plus the space necessary for free

circulation of the cooling air.

Overall space required in use

W3 mm 1314,8

D3 mm 1390,3

the height, width and depth of the

appliance including the handle,

plus the space necessary for free

circulation of the cooling air, plus

the space necessary to allow door

opening to the minimum angle

permitting removal of all internal

equipment.

Overall dimensions

H1 mm 1860,0

W1 mm 700,0

D1 mm 712,0

the height, width and depth of the

appliance without the handle.

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3 USING THE APPLIANCE

3.1 Information about New Generation

Cooling Technology

Fridges with new-generation cooling

technology have a different operating

system to static fridges. Other (static)

fridges may experience a build up of ice

in the freezer compartment due to door

openings and humidity in the food. In such

fridges, regular defrosting is required; the

fridge must be switched off, the frozen

food moved to a suitable container and

the ice which has formed in the freezer

compartment removed.

In fridges with new-generation cooling

technology, a fan blows dry cold air

evenly throughout the fridge and freezer

compartments. The cold air cools your food

evenly and uniformly, preventing humidity

and ice build-up.

In the refrigerator compartment, air

blown by the fan, located at the top of

the refrigerator compartment, is cooled

while passing through the gap behind

the air duct. At the same time, the air is

blown out through the holes in the air duct,

evenly spreading cool air throughout the

refrigerator compartment.

There is no air passage between the

freezer and refrigerator compartments,

therefore preventing the mixing of odours.

As a result, your fridge, with new-

generation cooling technology, provides

you with ease of use as well as a huge

volume and aesthetic appearance.

3.2 Display and Control Panel

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Using the Control Panel

1. Enables the setting of the freezer.

2. Enables the setting of the cooler.

3. Freezer set value screen.

4. Cooler set value screen.

5. Economy mode symbol.

6. Super freeze symbol.

7. Alarm symbol.

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer

Lighting (If available)

When the product is plugged in for the

first time, the interior lights may turn on 1

minute late due to opening tests.

Once you have plugged in the product, all

symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds

and the initial values will be shown as

-18 °C on the freezer adjustment indicator,

and +4 °C on the fridge adjustment

indicator.

3.3.1 Freezer Temperature Settings

• The initial temperature value for the

freezer setting indicator is -18 °C.

• Press the freezer set button once.

When you first press the button, the

previous value will blink on the screen.

• Whenever you press the same button,

a lower temperature will be set (-16 °C,

-18 °C, -20 °C, -22 °C or -24 °C).

• If you continue to press the button, it will

restart from -16 °C.

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NOTE: Eco mode gets activated

automatically when the temperature

of the freezer compartment is set to

-18°C.

3.3.2 Cooler Temperature Settings

• The initial temperature value for the

cooler setting indicator is +4 °C.

• Press the cooler button once.

• Whenever you press the button, a lower

temperature will be set (+8 °C, +6 °C,

+5 °C, +4 °C, or +2 °C).

• If you continue to press the button, it will

restart from +8 °C.

3.3.3 Super Freeze Mode

Purpose

• To freeze a large quantity of food that

cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.

• To freeze prepared foods.

• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain

freshness.

How to use

To enable the super freeze

mode, press and hold the freezer

temperature setting button for 3

seconds. Once the super freeze mode

has been set, the super freeze symbol on

the indicator will be lit and the machine

will beep to confirm the mode has been

switched on.

During Super Freeze Mode:

• The temperature of the Cooler may be

adjusted. In this case, Super Freeze

mode will continue.

• Economy mode cannot be selected.

• Super Freeze mode can be cancelled in

the same way it is selected.

Notes:

• The maximum amount of fresh food (in

kilograms) that can be frozen within 24

hours is shown on the appliance label.

• For optimal appliance performance in

maximum freezer capacity, activate super

freeze mode 3 hours before you put fresh

food into the freezer.

Super freeze mode will automatically

cancel after 24 hours, depending on

the environmental temperature or when the

freezer sensor reaches a sufficiently low

temperature.

Recommended Settings for the Freezer

and Cooler Compartment Temperature

Freezer

Compartment

Cooler

Compartment

Remarks

-18

C 4

For regular

use and best

performance.

-20

C, -22

or -24

Recommended

when

environmental

temperature

exceeds 30 °C.

Super Freeze

mode

Must be used

when you wish

to freeze food in

a short period of

time.

-18

C, -20

-22

C or

-24

These

temperature

settings must be

used when the

environmental

temperature is

high or if you think

the refrigerator

compartment is

not cool enough

becuse the door

is being opened

frequently.

3.3.4 Door Open Alarm Function

If fridge door is opened more than 2

minutes, appliance sounds ‘beep beep’.

3.4 Temperature Settings Warnings

• Your appliance is designed to operate in

the ambient temperature ranges stated

in the standards, according to the climate

class stated in the information label. It

is not recommended that your fridge is

operated in the environments which are

outside of the stated temperature ranges.

This will reduce the cooling efficiency of

the appliance.

• Temperature adjustments should be

made according to the frequency of

door openings, the quantity of food kept

inside the appliance and the ambient

temperature in the location of your

appliance.

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• When the appliance is first switched on,

allow it to run for 24 hours in order to

reach operating temperature. During this

time, do not open the door and do not

keep a large quantity of food inside.

• A 5 minute delay function is applied

to prevent damage to the compressor

of your appliance when connecting

or disconnecting to mains, or when

an energy breakdown occurs. Your

appliance will begin to operate normally

after 5 minutes.

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance

is intended to be used at ambient

temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.

ST (subtropical): This refrigerating

appliance is intended to be used at ambient

temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.

N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance

is intended to be used at ambient

temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.

SN (extended temperate): This

refrigerating appliance is intended to be

used at ambient temperatures ranging from

10 °C to 32 °C.

Important installation instructions

This appliance is designed to work in

difficult climate conditions and is powered

with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology which

ensures that the frozen food in the

freezer will not defrost even if the ambient

temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So

you may then install your appliance in an

unheated room without having to worry

about frozen food in the freezer being

spoilt. When the ambient temperature

returns to normal, you may continue using

the appliance as usual.

The Turbo Fan (if available)

Do not block the air inlet and outlet

openings when storing food, otherwise air

circulation provided by the turbo fan will be

impaired.

3.5 Accessories

Visual and text descriptions in the

accessories section may vary according

to the model of your appliance.

3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models)

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in

the freezer compartment.

• After the water has completely frozen,

you can twist the tray as shown below to

remove the ice cubes.

3.5.2 The Freezer Box

The freezer box allows food to be accessed

more easily.

(The images are representative)

Freezer boxes

Freezer upper cover

(The images are representative)

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Removing the freezer box:

• Pull the box out as far as possible

• Pull the front of the box up and out

Carry out the opposite of this operation

when refitting the sliding compartment.

Always keep hold of the handle of the

box while removing it.

3.5.3 The Chill Drawer (In some models)

Chill drawer

(The images are representative)

Keeping food in the chill drawer, instead of

the freezer or refrigerator compartments,

allows food to retain freshness and flavour

for longer, while preserving its fresh

appearance. When the chill drawer tray

becomes dirty, remove it and wash with

water.

(Water freezes at 0°C, but food containing

salt or sugar freezes at temperatures lower

than this).

The chill drawer is usually used for storing

foods such as raw fish, lightly pickled food,

rice, and so on.

Do not put food you want to freeze

or ice trays (to make ice) in the chill

drawer.

To remove the Chill Drawer:

(The images are representative)

• Pull the chill drawer towards you by

sliding it on the rails.

• Pull the chill drawer up from the rail and

remove it from the fridge.

3.5.4 The Fresh Dial (In some models)

(The images are representative)

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located

in front of the crisper should be opened.

This allows the air in the crisper and the

humidity rate to be controlled, to increase

the life of food within.

The dial, located behind the shelf, must be

opened if any condensation is seen on the

glass shelf.

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4 FOOD STORAGE

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment

For normal operating conditions, set the

temperature of the cooler compartment to

+4 or +6

• To reduce humidity and avoid the

consequent formation of frost, always

store liquids in sealed containers in the

refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in

the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid

and, in time, your appliance will require

more frequent defrosting.

• Cooked dishes must remain covered

when they are kept in the fridge.Do

not place warm foods in fridge.Place

them when they are cool, otherwise the

temperature/humidity inside the fridge will

increases, reducing the fridge’s efficiency.

• Make sure no items are in direct contact

with the rear wall of the appliance as

frost will develop and packaging will stick

to it. Do not open the refrigerator door

frequently.

• We recommend that meat and clean fish

are loosely wrapped and stored on the

glass shelf just above the vegetable bin

where the air is cooler, as this provides

the best storage conditions.

• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in

the crisper containers.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately

helps prevent ethylene-sensitive

vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,

carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-

releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot,

fig etc.).

• Do not put wet vegetables into the

refrigerator.

• Storage time for all food products

depends on the initial quality of the food

and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle

before refrigerator storage.

• Water leaking from meat may

contaminate other products in the

refrigerator. You should package meat

products and clean any leakages on the

shelves.

• Do not put food in front of the air flow

passage.

• Consume packaged foods before the

recommended expiry date.

Do not allow food to come into contact with

the temperature sensor, which is located

in the refrigerator compartment, in order

to keep the refrigerator compartment at

optimum temperature.

• For normal working conditions, it will

be sufficient to adjust the temperature

setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.

• The temperature of the fridge

compartment should be in the range

of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are

iced and rotted, bacterial load increases

above 8 °C, and spoils.

• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator

immediately, wait for the temperature

to pass outside. Hot foods increase the

degree of your refrigerator and cause

food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling

of the food.

• Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the

chiller compartment of the food, and the

vegetable compartment is preferred for

vegetables. (if available)

• To prevent cross contamination, meat

products and fruit vegetables are not

stored together.

• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator

in closed containers or covered to

prevent moisture and odors.

The table below is a quick guide to show

you the most efficient way to store the

major food groups in your refrigerator

compartment.

Food

Maximum

storage time

How and where to

store

Vegetables

and fruits

1 week Vegetable bin

Meat and

fish

2 - 3 days

Wrap in plastic foil,

bags, or in a meat

container and store

on the glass shelf

Fresh

cheese

3 - 4 days

On the designated

door shelf

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Food

Maximum

storage time

How and where to

store

Butter and

margarine

1 week

On the designated

door shelf

Bottled

products

e.g. milk

and

yoghurt

Until the

expiry date

recommended

by the

producer

On the designated

door shelf

Eggs 1 month

On the designated

egg shelf

Cooked

food

2 days All shelves

NOTE:

Potatoes, onions and garlic should not

be stored in the refrigerator.

4.2 Freezer Compartment

For normal operating conditions, set the

temperature of the freezer compartment to

-18 or -20

• The freezer is used for storing frozen

food, freezing fresh food, and making ice

cubes.

• Food in liquid form should be frozen

in plastic cups and other food should

be frozen in plastic folios or bags.For

freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh

food properly, that is the packaging

should be air tight and shouldn’t leak.

Special freezer bags, aluminum foil

polythene bags and plastic containers

are ideal.

• Do not store fresh food next to frozen

food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into

portions that can be consumed in one

sitting.

• Consume thawed frozen food within a

short period of time after defrosting

• Always follow the manufacturer's

instructions on food packaging when

storing frozen food. If no information is

provided food, should not be stored for

more than 3 months from the date of

purchase.

• When purchasing frozen food, make sure

that it has been stored under appropriate

conditions and that the packaging is not

damaged.

• Frozen food should be transported in

appropriate containers and placed in the

freezer as soon as possible.

• Do not purchase frozen food if the

packaging shows signs of humidity

and abnormal swelling. It is probable

that it has been stored at an unsuitable

temperature and that the contents have

deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends

on the room temperature, the thermostat

setting, how often the door is opened,

the type of food, and the length of time

required to transport the product from

the shop to your home. Always follow the

instructions printed on the packaging and

never exceed the maximum storage life

indicated.

• If the freezer door has been left open for

a long time or not closed properly, frost

will form and can prevent efficient air

circulation. To resolve this, unplug the

freezer and wait for it to defrost. Clean

the freezer once it has fully defrosted.

• The freezer volume stated on the label is

the volume without baskets, covers, and

so on.

• Do not refreeze thawed food. It may

pose a danger to your health and cause

problems such as food poisoning.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer

door immediately after closing it, you

will find that it will not open easily. This

is normal. Once equilibrium has been

reached, the door will open easily.

• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze

home cooking (and any other food

which needs to be frozen quickly) more

quickly because of the freezing shelf’s

greater freezing power. Fast freezing

shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer

compartment.

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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major

food groups in your freezer compartment.

Meat and fish Preparation

Maximum storage time

(months)

Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8

Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8

Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8

Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8

Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8

Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3

Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3

Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane 1 - 3

Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6

Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6

Deer, rabbit, wild boar In 2.5 kg portions or as fillets 6 - 8

Freshwater fish

(Salmon, Carp, Crane,

Catfish)

After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish,

wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and

head.

Lean fish (Bass, Turbot,

Flounder)

Fatty fishes (Tuna,

Mackerel, Bluefish,

Anchovy)

2 - 4

Shellfish Clean and in a bag 4 - 6

Caviar

In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic

container

2 - 3

Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container 3

NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it

must not be re-frozen.

Vegetables and Fruits Preparation

Maximum storage time

(months)

String beans and beans Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water 10 - 13

Beans Hull, wash and boil in water 12

Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8

Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water 12

Pepper

Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core

and boil in water

8 - 10

Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9

Cauliflower

Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and

leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while

10 - 12

Eggplant Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12

Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12

Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10

Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6

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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation

Maximum storage time

(months)

Strawberry and

Blackberry

Wash and hull 8 - 12

Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container 12

Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12

Maximum storage time

(months)

Thawing time at room

temperature (hours)

Thawing time in oven

(minutes)

Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)

Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)

Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)

Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)

Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)

Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)

Dairy products Preparation

Maximum storage time

(months)

Storage conditions

Packet (Homogenized)

Milk

In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – in its own packet

Cheese - excluding

white cheese

In slices 6 - 8

Original packaging may be

used for short-term storage.

Keep wrapped in foil for

longer periods.

Butter, margarine In its packaging 6

5 CLEANING AND

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the power

supply before cleaning.

Do not wash your appliance by

pouring water on it.

Do not use abrasive products,

detergents or soaps for cleaning the

appliance. After washing, rinse with clean

water and dry carefully. When you have

finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the

mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp

housing and other electrical components.

• The appliance should be cleaned

regularly using a solution of bicarbonate

of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately by

hand with soap and water. Do not wash

accessories in a dish washer.

• Clean the condenser with a brush at least

twice a year. This will help you to save on

energy costs and increase productivity.

The power supply must be

disconnected during cleaning.

5.1 Defrosting

water tray

• Your appliance performs automatic

defrosting. The water formed as a result

of defrosting passes through the water

collection spout, flows into the water tray

behind your appliance and evaporates

there.

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• Make sure you have disconnected the

plug of your appliance before cleaning

the water tray.

• Remove the water tray from its position

by removing the screws (if it has screws).

Clean it with soapy water at specific time

intervals. This will prevent odours from

forming.

Replacing LED Lighting

To replace any of the LEDs, please contact

the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Note: The numbers and location of the

LED strips may change according to

the model.

If product equipped with LED lamp

This product contains a light source of

energy efficiency class <E>.

If product equipped with LED Strip(s) or

LED card(s)

This product contains a light source of

energy efficiency class <F>.

6 SHIPMENT AND

REPOSITIONING

6.1 Transportation and Changing

Positioning

• The original packaging and foam may be

kept for re-transportation (optional).

• Fasten your appliance with thick

packaging, bands or strong cords and

follow the instructions for transportation

on the packaging.

• Remove all movable parts or fix them

into the appliance against shocks

using bands when re-positioning or

transporting.

Always carry your appliance in the

upright position.

6.2 Repositioning the Door

• It is not possible to change the opening

direction of your appliance door if door

handles are installed on the front surface

of the appliance door.

• It is possible to change the opening

direction of the door on models with

handle on the side of the door or without

handles.

• If the door-opening direction of your

appliance can be changed, contact the

nearest Authorised Service Centre to

change the opening direction.

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7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Errors

Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper

levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer

and cooler indicators.

ERROR TYPE MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO

E01 Sensor warning