Hotpoint HBTNF 60182 X UK Total No Frost Fridge Freezer User Manual

Freezer - Fridge / User ManualEN

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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 re / ammable materials

CAUTION Injury or property damage risk

IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT TO BE READ

AND OBSERVED

Before using the appliance, read

these safety instructions. Keep

them nearby for future reference.

These instructions and the

appliance itself provide important

safety warnings, to be observed

at all times. The manufacturer

declines any liability for failure to

observe these safety instructions,

for inappropriate use of the

appliance or incorrect setting of

controls.

Very young children (0-3 years)

should be kept away from the

appliance. Young children (3-8

years) should be kept away from

the appliance unless continuously

supervised. Children from 8 years

old and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge can

use this appliance only if they are

supervised or have been given

instructions on safe use and

understand the hazards involved.

Children must not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance must not be carried

out by children without

supervision.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years

are allowed to load and unload

refrigerating appliances.

PERMITTED USE

CAUTION: The appliance is not

intended to be operated by

means of an external switching

device, such as a timer, or separate

remote controlled system.

This appliance is intended to

be used in household and similar

applications such as: sta kitchen

areas in shops, oces and other

working environments; farm

houses; by clients in hotels,

motels, bed & breakfast and other

residential environments.

This appliance is not for

professional use. Do not use the

appliance outdoors.

The bulb used inside the

appliance is specically designed

for domestic appliances and is

not suitable for general room

lighting within the home (EC

Regulation 244/2009).

The appliance is designed for

operation in places where the

ambient temperature comes

within the following ranges,

according to the climatic class

given on the rating plate. The

appliance may not work properly

if it is left for a long time at a

temperature outside the specied

range.

Climatic class ambient

temperatures:

SN: From 10°C to 32°C ;

N: From 16°C to 32°C

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ST: From 16°C to 38°C ;

T: From 16°C to 43°C .

This appliance does not

contain CFCs. The refrigerant

circuit contains R600a (HC).

Appliances with Isobutane

(R600a):

isobutane is a natural gas

without environmental

impact, but is ammable.

Therefore, make sure the

refrigerant circuit pipes are

not damaged, especially

when emptying the

refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: Do not damage the

appliance refrigerant circuit pipes.

WARNING: Keep ventilation

openings, in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in

structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use

mechanical, electric or chemical

means other than those

recommended by the

Manufacturer to speed up the

defrost process.

WARNING: Do not use or place

electrical devices inside the

appliance compartments if they

are not of the type expressly

authorised by the Manufacturer.

WARNING: Ice makers and/or

water dispensers not directly

connected to the water supply

must be lled with potable water

only.

WARNING: Automatic ice-

makers and/or water dispensers

must be connected to a water

supply that delivers potable water

only, with mains water pressure

between 0.17 and 0.81 MPa (1.7

and 8.1 bar).

Do not store explosive

substances such as aerosol cans

and do not place or use gasoline

or other ammable materials in or

near the appliance.

Do not swallow the contents

(non-toxic) of the ice packs

(provided with some models). Do

not eat ice cubes or ice lollies

immediately after taking them

out of the freezer since they may

cause cold burns.

For products designed to use

an air lter inside an accessible fan

cover, the lter must always be in

position when the refrigerator is

in function.

Do not store glass containers

with liquids in the freezer

compartment since they may

break.

Do not obstruct the fan (if

included) with food items.

After placing the food check that

the door of compartments closes

properly, especially the freezer

door.

Damaged gaskets must be

replaced as soon as possible.

Use the refrigerator

compartment only for storing

fresh food and the freezer

compartment only for storing

frozen food, freezing fresh food

and making ice cubes.

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Avoid storing unwrapped food

in direct contact with internal

surfaces of the refrigerator or

freezer compartments.

Appliances could have special

compartments (Fresh Food

Compartment, Zero Degree

Box,...).

Unless dierently specied in the

specic booklet of product, they

can be removed, maintaining

equivalent performances.

C-Pentane is used as blowing

agent in the insulation foam

and it is a ammable gas.

The most appropriate

compartments of the appliance

where specic types of food are

to be stored, taking into account

dierent temperature distribution

in dierent compartments in the

appliance, are as follows:

- Refrigerator compartment:

1) Upper area of the refrigerator

compartment & door -

temperature zone: Store tropical

fruit, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces,

pickles, butter, jam

2) Middle area of the refrigerator

compartment - cool zone: Store

cheese, milk, dairy food, deli food,

yoghurt

3) Lower area of the refrigerator

compartment - coldest zone:

Store cold cuts, desserts, meat

and sh, cheesecake, fresh pasta,

sour cream, pesto/salsa, home-

cooked food, pastry cream,

pudding and cream cheese

4) Fruit & vegetable drawer at the

bottom of the refrigerator

compartment: Store vegetables

and fruits (excluding tropical

fruits)

5) Chiller compartment: Only

store meat and sh in the coldest

drawer

- Freezer compartment:

4 star zone (****) compartment is

suitable for freezing foodstus

from ambient temperature and

for storing frozen food as the

temperature is evenly distributed

throughout the entire

compartment.

Purchased frozen food has the

storage expiration date stated on

the packaging. This date takes

into account the type of food

being stored and therefore this

date should be respected. Fresh

food should be stored for the

following time periods: 1-3

months for cheese, shellsh, ice

cream, ham/sausage, milk, fresh

liquids; 4 months for steak or

chops (beef, lamb, pork); 6 months

for butter or margarine, poultry

(chicken, turkey); 8-12 months for

fruits (except citrus), roast meat

(beef, pork, lamb), vegetables.

Expiration dates on the packaging

of foods in the 2-star zone must

be respected.

To avoid food contamination,

please observe the following:

– Opening the door for long

periods can cause a signicant

increase of the temperature in the

compartments of the appliance.

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– Regularly clean surfaces that

may come into contact with food

and accessible drainage systems.

– Clean water tanks if they have

not been used for 48 h; ush the

water system connected to a

water supply if water has not been

drawn for 5 days.

– Store raw meat and sh in

suitable containers in the

refrigerator, so that it does not

come into 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 ice cubes.

– Do not freeze fresh food in one,

two or three-star compartments.

– If the refrigerating appliance is

left empty for long periods, switch

o, defrost, clean, dry, and leave

the door open to prevent mould

developing inside the appliance.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be handled

and installed by two or more

persons - risk of injury. Use

protective gloves to unpack and

install - risk of cuts.

Installation, including water

supply (if any), electrical

connections and repairs must be

carried out by a qualied

technician. Do not repair or

replace any part of the appliance

unless specically stated in the

user manual. Keep children away

from the installation site. After

unpacking the appliance, make

sure that it has not been damaged

during transport. In the event of

problems, contact the dealer or

your nearest After-sales Service.

Once installed, packaging waste

(plastic, styrofoam parts etc.)

must be stored out of reach of

children - risk of suocation. The

appliance must be disconnected

from the power supply before any

installation operation - risk of

electrical shock.

During installation, make sure the

appliance does not damage the

power cable - risk of re or

electrical shock. Only activate the

appliance when the installation

has been completed.

Be careful not to damage the

oors (e.g. parquet) when moving

the appliance. Install the appliance

on a oor or support strong

enough to take its weight and in a

place suitable for its size and use.

Make sure the appliance is not

near a heat source and that the

four feet are stable and resting on

the oor, adjusting them as

required, and check that the

appliance is perfectly level using a

spirit level. Wait at least two hours

before switching the appliance

on, to ensure that the refrigerant

circuit is fully ecient.

WARNING: When positioning

the appliance, ensure the supply

cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: To avoid a hazard

due to instability, positioning or

xing of the appliance must be

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done in accordance with the

manufacturer instructions.

It's forbidden to place the

refrigerator in such way that the

metal hose of gas stove, metal gas

or water pipes, or electrical wires

are in contact with the refrigerator

back wall (condenser coil).

All dimensions and spacing

needed for installation of the

appliance are in the Installation

Instruction booklet.

Please remove the power cord

from condenser hook during

installation before connecting

product to power supply.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

It must be possible to

disconnect the appliance from

the power supply by unplugging

it if plug is accessible, or by a

multi-pole switch installed

upstream of the socket in

accordance with the wiring rules

and the appliance must be

earthed in conformity with

national electrical safety

standards.

Do not use extension leads,

multiple sockets or adapters. The

electrical components must not

be accessible to the user after

installation. Do not use the

appliance when you are wet or

barefoot.

Do not operate this appliance if it

has a damaged power cable or

plug, if it is not working properly,

or if it has been damaged or

dropped.

If the supply cord is damaged,

it must be replaced with an

identical one by the manufacturer,

its service agent or similarly

qualied persons in order to avoid

a hazard - risk of electrical shock.

WARNING: Do not locate

multiple portable socket-outlets

or portable power supplies at the

rear of the appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Ensure that the

appliance is switched o and

disconnected from the power

supply before performing any

maintenance operation. To avoid

risk of personal injury use

protective gloves (risk of

laceration) and safety shoes (risk

of contusion); be sure to handle

by two persons (reduce load);

never use steam cleaning

equipment (risk of electric shock).

Non-professional repairs not

authorised by the manufacturer

could result in a risk to health and

safety, for which the manufacturer

cannot be held liable. Any defect

or damage caused from non-

professional repairs or

maintenance will not be covered

by the guarantee, the terms of

which are outlined in the

document delivered with the unit.

Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleaners such as window sprays,

scouring cleansers, ammable

uids, cleaning waxes,

concentrated detergents,

bleaches or cleansers containing

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petroleum products on plastic

parts, interior and door liners or

gaskets. Do not use paper towels,

scouring pads, or other harsh

cleaning tools.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING

MATE RIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is

marked with the recycle symbol

The various

parts of the packaging must therefore be

disposed of responsibly and in full compliance

with local authority regulations governing

waste disposal.

DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD

APPLIANCES

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable

or reusable materials.

Dispose of it in accordance with local waste

disposal regulations.

For further information on the treatment,

recovery and recycling of household electrical

appliances, contact your local authority, the

collection service for household waste or the

store where you purchased the appliance.

This appliance is marked in compliance with

European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and with

the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring

this product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

The

symbol on the product or on the

accompanying documentation indicates that

it should not be treated as domestic waste but

must be taken to an appropriate collection

center for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

To guarantee adequate ventilation follow

installation instructions.

Insucient ventilation at the back of the

product increases energy consumption and

decreases cooling eciency.

Frequent door opening might cause an increase

in Energy Consumption.

The internal temperature of the appliance and

the Energy Consumption may be aected also

by the ambient temperature, as well as location

of the appliance. Temperature setting should

take into consideration these factors. Reduce

door opening to minimum.

When thawing frozen food, place it in the

refrigerator. The low temperature of the frozen

products cools the food in the refrigerator.

Allow warm food and drinks to cool down

before placing in the appliance.

Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has

no impact on the ecient usage of energy. Food

should be placed on the shelves in such way to

ensure proper air circulation (food should not

touch each other and distance between food

and rear wall should be kept).

You can increase storage capacity of frozen

food by removing baskets and, if present, Stop

Frost shelf.

Do not worry about noises coming from the

compressor which are normal operation noises.

This product contains a light source of energy

eciency class F.

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2a 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) Turbo fan *

2) Refrigerator shelves

3) Wine rack *

4) Thermostat box / Interior display

5) Chiller *

6) Crisper cover

7) Crisper

8) Freezer baskets

9) Levelling feet

10) Freezer glass shelves

11) Bottle shelf

12) Door shelves

13) Egg holder

14) Ice box tray

* In some models

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most

e󰀩cient use of energy is ensured in the

conguration with the drawers in the bottom

part of the appliance, and shelves evenly

distributed, position of door bins does not

a󰀨ect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most

E󰀩cient use of energy is ensured in the

conguration with the drawers and bins are

on stock position.

1 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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2b DESCRIPTION OF THE

APPLIANCE WITH WATER

DISPENSER

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. Fridge compartment

B. Freezer compartment

1. Wine rack *

2.Fridge shelves

3.Chiller *

4. Crisper cover

5. Crisper

6.Freezer baskets

7.Leveling feet

8. Ice tray

9. Freezer glass shelves

10. Bottle shelf

11. Water dispenser

12.Door upper shelf

13.Egg holder

* In some models

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most

e󰀩cient use of energy is ensured in the

conguration with the drawers in the bottom

part of the appliance, and shelves evenly

distributed, position of door bins does not

a󰀨ect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most

E󰀩cient use of energy is ensured in the

conguration with the drawers and bins are

on stock position.

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Parts of the Water Dispenser

(A) Front reservoir group

(B) Water tank group

1) Water reservoir upper cover

2) Glass lid

3) Water drip reservoir

4) Water tank upper cover

5) Water tank cover

6) Lateral locking lids

7) Water tank

8) Tank gasket

9) Tap detail

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1.1 Dimensions

Space required in use

H2 mm 2010

W2 mm 695

D2 mm 744,1

Overall space required in use

W3 mm 981,6

D3 mm 1243,5

Overall dimensions

H1 mm 1860

W1 mm 595

D1 mm 704,1

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2 USING THE APPLIANCE

2.1 Information about New Generation

Cooling Technology

Fridges with new-generation cooling

technology have a

di󰀨erent 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 o󰀨, 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.

2.2 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.

2.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer

Lighting (If available)

When the product is plugged in for the

rst 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.

2.3.1 Freezer Temperature Settings

• The initial temperature value for the

freezer setting indicator is -18 °C.

• Press the freezer set button once.

When you rst 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.

2.3.2 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.

2.3.3 Super Freeze Mode

Purpose

• To freeze a large quantity of food that

cannot t 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 conrm 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 su󰀩ciently 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.

2.3.4 Door Open Alarm Function

If fridge door is opened more than 2

minutes, appliance sounds ‘beep beep’.

2.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings

• It is not recommended that you operate

your fridge in environments colder than

10°C in terms of its e󰀩ciency.

• Do not start another adjustment while you

are already making an adjustment.

• Temperature adjustments should be

made according to the frequency of door

openings, the quantity of food kept inside

the fridge and the ambient temperature in

the location of your fridge.

• In order to allow your fridge to reach

the operating temperature after being

connected to mains, do not open the

doors frequently or place large quantities

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of food in the fridge. Please note that,

depending on the ambient temperature,

it may take 24 hours for your fridge to

reach the operating temperature.

• A 5 minute delay function is applied

to prevent damage to the compressor

of your fridge when connecting or

disconnecting to mains, or when an

energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge

will begin to operate normally after 5

minutes.

• Your appliance is designed to operate in

the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C

- 43°C) intervals stated in the standards,

according to the climate class displayed

on the information label. We do not

recommend operating your appliance out

of the stated temperature limits in terms

of cooling e󰀨ectiveness.

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

di󰀩cult climate conditions (up to 43 degrees

C or 110 degrees F) 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.

2.5 Accessories

Visual and text descriptions in the

accessories section may vary according

to the model of your appliance.

2.5.1 Ice Tray

• 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.

2.5.2 The Freezer Box

The freezer box allows food to be accessed

more easily.

Freezer boxes

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 retting the sliding compartment.

Always keep hold of the handle of the

box while removing it.

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2.5.3 The Chiller Shelf (In some models)

Chiller shelf

Keeping food in the Chiller compartment,

instead of the freezer or refrigerator

compartments, allows food to retain

freshness and avour for longer, while

preserving its fresh appearance. When the

Chiller 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 Chiller compartment is usually used

for storing foods such as raw sh, lightly

pickled food, rice, and so on.

Do not put food you want to freeze

or ice trays (to make ice) in the

Chiller compartment.

2.5.4 The Fresh Dial (In some models)

Fresh dial

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.

2.5.5 Adjustable Door Shelf

(In some models)

Six di󰀨erent height adjustments can be

made to provide storage areas that you

need by adjustable door shelf.

To change the position of adjustable door

shelf ;

Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the

buttons on the side of

the door shelf

direction of arrow.

(Fig.1)

Position door shelf

the height you need

by moving up and

down. After you get

the position that you

want the door shelf,

release the buttons on

the side of the door

shelf (Fig.2) Before

releasing the door

shelf, move up down

and make sure the

door shelf is xed.

Note: Before moving door shelf is

loaded, you must hold the shelf by

supporting the bottom. Otherwise, door

shelf could fall o󰀨 the rails due to the

weight. So damage may occur on the door

shelf or rails.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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2.5.6 Adjustable Glass Shelf

(In some models)

Adjustable glass shelf mechanism provides

higher storage spaces with a simple

movement. To cover the glass shelf, push

it.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

You can load your food as you want in the

resulting extra space. To bring the shelf in

its original position, pull it toward you.

2.5.7 Natural Ion Tech (In some models)

Natural Ion Tech spreads negative ions

which neutralize particles of unpleasant

smell and dust in the air.

By removing these particles from the air in

the refrigerator, Natural Ion Tech improves

air quality and eliminates odours.

Ioniser

• This feature is optional. It may not exist

on your product.

• The location of your ioniser device may

vary from product to product.

2.5.8 Maxi-fresh preserver (If available)

Maxi Fresh Preserver technology helps to

remove ethylene gas (a

bioproduct released naturally

from fresh foods) and

unpleasant odors from the

crisper. In this way, food stays

fresh for a longer time.

• Maxi Fresh Preserver must

be cleaned once in a year.

The lter should be waited

for 2 hours at 65°C in a

oven.

• To clean the lter, please

remove the back cover of the lter box by

pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

• The lter should not be washed with

water or any detergent.

Maxi Fresh Preserver

(In some models)

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3 FOOD STORAGE

3.1 Refrigerator Compartment

• 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.

• Never place warm food in the

refrigerator. Warm food should be

allowed to cool at room temperature

and should be arranged to ensure

adequate air circulation in the refrigerator

compartment.

• 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 sh

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.

• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the

crisper.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately

helps prevent ethylene-sensitive

vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,

carrot, etc.) being a󰀨ected by ethylene-

releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot,

g 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.

• To avoid cross-contamination do not

store meat products with fruit and

vegetables. 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 ow

passage.

• Consume packaged foods before the

recommended expiry date.

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic

should not be stored in the refrigerator.

• For normal working conditions, it will

be su󰀩cient 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, sh, 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 e󰀩cient 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

sh

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

Butter and

margarine

1 week

On the designated

door shelf

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Food

Maximum

storage time

How and where to

store

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

3.2 Freezer Compartment

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food,

freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.

• 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

• Never place warm food in the freezer

compartment as it will thaw the frozen

food.

• 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.

• The maximum amount of fresh food (in

kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is

indicated on the appliance label.

• To use the maximum capacity of the

freezer compartment, use the glass

shelves for the upper and middle section,

and use the lower basket for the bottom

section.

• 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.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer

door immediately after closing it, you

will nd that it will not open easily. This

is normal. Once equilibrium has been

reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.

• The taste of some spices found in cooked

dishes (anise, basilica, watercress,

vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic,

onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black

pepper, etc.) changes and they assume

a strong taste when they are stored for a

long period of time. Therefore, add small

amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or

the desired spice should be added after

the food has thawed.

• The storage time of food is dependent

on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are

margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter.

Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

• Food in liquid form should be frozen in

plastic cups and other food should be

frozen in plastic folios or bags.

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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most e󰀩cient way to store the major

food groups in your freezer compartment.

Meat and sh 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

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 llets 6 - 8

Freshwater sh

(Salmon, Carp, Crane,

Catsh)

After cleaning the bowels and scales of the sh,

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

head.

Lean sh (Bass, Turbot,

Flounder)

Fatty shes (Tuna,

Mackerel, Bluesh,

Anchovy)

2 - 4

Shellsh 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

Cauliower

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

4 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

nished 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.

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4.1 Defrosting

• Your appliance performs automatic

defrosting. The water formed as a

result of defrosting passes through

the water collection spout, ows into

the vaporisation container behind your

appliance and evaporates there.

• Make sure you have disconnected the

plug of your appliance before cleaning

the vaporisation container.

• Remove the vaporisation container from

its position by removing the screws as

indicated. Clean it with soapy water at

specic time intervals. This will prevent

odours from forming.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your appliance has LED lighting

contact the help desk as this should

be changed by authorized personnel only.

5 SHIPMENT AND

REPOSITIONING

5.1 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 (shelves,

accessories, vegetable bins, and so on)

or x them into the appliance against

shocks using bands when re-positioning

or transporting.

Always carry your appliance in the

upright position.

5.2 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 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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6 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