FIC-541 - Fridge Freezer FAGOR - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Refrigerator-freezer
Brand	FAGOR
Model	FIC-541
Freezer star rating	4 stars
Refrigerator defrost	Automatic
Freezer defrost	Manual
Climate class	SN (subnormal): +10°C to +32°C, N (normal): +16°C to +32°C, ST (subtropical): +16°C to +38°C, T (tropical): +16°C to +43°C
Light bulb	E14, max power 15 W
Refrigerant	Not specified (reported on nameplate)
Power supply	See nameplate (220-240 V, 50 Hz typical)
Refrigerator volume	Not specified in the manual
Freezer volume	Not specified in the manual
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Not specified in the manual
Weight	Not specified in the manual
Maintenance	Regular cleaning of rear condenser, manual defrosting of freezer if frost > 3-5 mm
Safety	Door seal, child lock not mentioned, food safety instructions
Spare parts	Certified original parts available through after-sales service
General information	56-page manual, available in multiple languages

Frequently Asked Questions - FIC-541 FAGOR

How to adjust the temperature of the FAGOR FIC-541 refrigerator-freezer?

Use the thermostat located inside the refrigerator. Turn the knob from STOP (0) to 7. Higher positions (towards 7) give lower temperatures. At normal room temperature, we recommend a medium setting.

How to defrost the freezer?

A few hours before defrosting, set the thermostat to 7 to cool the food. Then turn to STOP (0) and unplug the appliance. Leave the door open until the frost detaches (3-5 mm). Use a plastic scraper. Do not use sharp tools or electrical appliances.

Why is there frost on the back wall of the refrigerator?

Frost forms during compressor operation and melts automatically when it stops. If thickness exceeds 3-5 cm, perform manual defrosting (set thermostat to STOP, leave door open). Also check door seal and avoid placing hot food inside.

How to change the refrigerator light bulb?

Unplug the appliance. Squeeze the lamp cover from behind to release it, then remove it. Replace with a new lamp (E14 base, max 15 W). Do not dispose of the used bulb with organic waste.

What to do if the freezer door is hard to open?

A vacuum can form after closing. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to equalize. If problem persists, check door seal and absence of obstructions.

What are the normal noises of the appliance?

The compressor produces a liquid sound during operation and a settling sound when stopping. These noises are normal. If abnormal noises occur, check that the appliance is stable, not touching a wall, and that food items are not touching each other.

How to save energy with this refrigerator-freezer?

Do not open the door too often and close it quickly. Let food cool before storing. Defrost the freezer as soon as frost reaches 3-5 mm. Clean the rear condenser regularly.

What is the recommended storage temperature?

For fresh food, set the thermostat to achieve approximately +4°C in the refrigerator. The freezer should be at -18°C or lower. Use the temperature indicator (OK) located inside the refrigerator to check.

How to freeze fresh food?

Place fresh food in the freezer compartment. For fast freezing, set the thermostat to 4-6 24 hours before, then add the food. After 24 hours, return the thermostat to the service position. Do not exceed the quantity indicated on the nameplate.

What to do in case of a prolonged power outage?

Avoid opening the freezer. If the interruption exceeds 13 hours, frozen food must be consumed or moved. The refrigerator can keep food for a few hours if the door stays closed.

USER MANUAL FIC-541 FAGOR

FR GUIDE D'INSTALLATION ET D'UTILISATION

EN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

Installation et raccordement

Choix de l'endroit

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Congélateur (B)

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NOUS NOUS RESERVONS LE DROIT DES MODIFICATIONS QUI N'ONT PAS UNE INFLUENCE SUR LE FONCTIONNEMENT DE L'APPAREIL.

• INTERVENTIONS

Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve the purpose for many years.

Fridge-Freezer is for domestic use only.

The upper part of the appliance is refrigerator and is used for storing fresh foods at the temperature of 0^ C and higher.

The lower part is freezer and is used for freezing fresh foods and storing frozen foods for longer periods of time (up to one year, depending on the kind of foods you store). The compartment is marked with four stars.

Fridge-Freezer 11

Before Putting Into Use....11

Instructions for Use

Mounting Instructions

We Care for the Environment

Tips for Energy Savings

Important 12

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

Environmental protection....12

Placing and Installation 12

Choosing the Right Place

Connection to Power Supply

Description of the Appliance 13

Refrigerator (A)

Freezer (B)

Operation Control....14

Temperature Selection

Use....14

Storing Fresh Foods

Freezing Fresh Foods

Storing Frozen Foods

Food safety......16

Temperature Indicator

Maintenance and Cleaning....16

Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator

Manual Defrosting of the Freezer

Cleaning the Appliance

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

Trouble-Shooting Guide....17

Before Putting Into Use

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it stand for about 2 hours, which will reduce a possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transport handling.
• Clean the appliance, and be thorough, especially in the interior (See Cleaning and Maintenance).
• In case the interior accessories are not correctly placed, rearrange them as described in chapter "Description of the Appliance".

Instructions for Use

These instructions for use are intended for the user. They describe the appliance and its correct and safe use. They were prepared for various types/models of appliances therefore you may find in it description of some functions and accessories that your appliance does not have.

Mounting Instructions

Integrated appliances are equipped with instructions for mounting the appliance into the kitchen unit. The appliance should be professionally mounted by qualified technician and instructions are for his use only.

We Care for the Environment

• Our products use environmentally friendly packaging, which can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. To this end, individual packaging materials are clearly marked.
• These instructions are printed either on recycled paper or chlorine free bleached paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out, please try not to burden the environment with it; call your nearest authorised service agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance)

Tips for Energy Savings

• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet and hot. Once you open the door, mind to close it as soon as possible. This is especially important if you have an upright model.
• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air circulation behind the appliance).
• Set thermostat to lower settings as soon as possible (depends on the amount of food loaded, ambient temperature etc).
• Never use continuous operation unless unnecessarily required; switch the operation mode selection switch to the setting for automatic operation as soon as possible.
• Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to ambient temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so do clean the appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out that the sealing is poor, the energy consumption is substantially higher. To restore efficiency, replace the gasket.
• The condenser on the rear wall should be always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider instructions stated in sections Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is substantially higher.

Important

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will make it impossible for children to lock themselves inside the appliance and suffocate.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to the mains supply. (see: Connecting to the Mains Supply).
• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it away, because it is very likely that it is spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before repairing it (only a qualified technician should repair it), before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric appliances (as for example with hair dryer) and never scrape the frost layer with sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or tools recommended by the manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be careful not to damage the rear wall of the appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes - for example when moving the appliance) or any part of the refrigerating system inside the appliance.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care and dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting precautions. (See We Care for the Environment).
• Heating element incorporated in the appliance, all around the rim, is controlled by the operation of the compressor and it prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

• The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear wall.

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption. Do not open the freezer in case of failure or power supply interruption! In case the interruption is extended over longer period of time 13 hours take food out of the freezer and use it, or make sure that is sufficiently cooled.

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock, break it, in order to prevent eventual accidents (danger of children get locked inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant and insulating substances which should be separately treated and processed. Call your nearest authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre. If you don't find one, contact your local authorities or your distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).

Environmental protection

This appliance's packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.

Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the used appliances should not be

mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling

organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home.

We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.

Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regularly ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance. Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or similar devices) and do not expose it to direct sunlight.

The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from the electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate insulation.

Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200 cm ^2 wide and above the appliance the high kitchen units should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to assure adequate ventilation of the condenser unit.

Class	Ambient temperature
SN (sub-normal)	from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal)	from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical)	from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical)	from + 16°C to + 43°C

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power supply socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the rating plate.

The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be made according to current standards and regulations. The appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6 to +6 %. Your appliance is compliant with European Directives as well as their modifications.

Description of the Appliance

Refrigerator (A)

Refrigerator is used for storing fresh foods for few days.

Shelf (1)

(number depends on the model)

Shelf can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. It is protected against pulling out. If you want to remove it, slightly lift up the back part and pull it out. Glass shelves (some models only have them) are protected with plastic spacers. Before pulling the shelf out, spacers must be moved towards you. Spacers can be also removed, however, it is better to keep them for any later transport. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.

Bottle rack

(in some models only)

Bottle rack (number depends on model) is intended for storing the bottles. There are two installation positions available (horizontal or lifted in the front) thus enabling the positioning of bottles on the stopper as well. It is protected against pulling out. If you want to pull it out, simply lift its rear part and pull it towards you.

Warning!

If the door contains storing shelves, install the rack in such position that the length of the bottles will not hinder the closing of the door. The rack may carry 9 bottles of 0,75 l or more at the maximum (total weight max. 13 kg).

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Defrost Water Outlet (2)

The interior of the refrigerator is cooled with cooling plate incorporated in the rear wall. Under the plate there is a channel and an outlet for defrost water.

Regularly check the defrost water outlet and the channel, because they should never be clogged (as for example with food rests). If clogged, use a plastic straw and clean it.

Fruit and Vegetable Container (3)

The container is on the bottom under the glass shelf and is used mainly for storing fruits and vegetables. It provides adequate humidity which has favourable effect on food stored (less dehydration).

The fan

(certain models only)

• The fan distributes evenly the inside temperature and reduces dew on storage shelf surfaces.
• When the refrigerator door is opened, the fan stops operating.
• It is recommended to switch the fan on:
  • when the ambient temperature in the room is increased (above 30^ ),
  • in case of increased humidity (during summer season).
• Switching the fan on/off

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Note: Energy consumption is increased during fan operation.

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Door Liner

The door liner consists of various shelves or holders used for storing eggs, cheese, butter and yogurt as well as other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The lower shelf is used for storing bottles.

Illumination in the Interior of the Refrigerator

The light for illuminating the interior of the appliance is on, when the door is opened. The operation of the light does not depend on the position of the thermostat knob.

Freezer (B)

Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing already frozen foods.

Freezing Compartment (4)

is used for freezing fresh foods.

Storing Compartment (5)

is used for storing packages of frozen foods.

Defrost Water Outlet (6)

(See Cleaning and Maintenance).

NOTE:

• The appliance can be equipped with various accessories, depending on the model of the appliance.
• Various accessories (spice container, tube holder or additional shelves) can be bought in authorized centres.

Operation Control

The appliance is controlled with thermostat knob, situated in the right upper part inside the refrigerator. Turn the knob clockwise from STOP (0) position towards 7 and backwards.

Temperature Selection

• Higher settings on the knob (towards 7) mean lower temperatures (colder) in all compartments of the appliance. At higher settings temperature in the interior of the appliance may even drop below 0°C. When the ambient temperature is normal, we recommend medium setting.
• Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance (choose correct setting of the thermostat knob
• In STOP (0) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), yet power supply is not

interrupted (the light is on, when you open the refrigerator door).

- When the fan is on (only for models with built-in fan), we recommend new setting of temperature in the appliance.

Use

Storing Fresh Foods

Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and taking into account hygienic precautions will substantially influence the quality of the food stored.

• Foods to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent mixing various moisture degrees and odors (in polyethylene bags or sheet, aluminium foil, wax paper), or stored in covered containers or bottles.
• Before storing food in the refrigerator, remove the excessive packaging (like yoghurt in multi-package).
• Pack systematically and make sure that foodstuffs do not touch each other (various odours may mix). Assure adequate air circulation around packages.
• Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.
• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.
• Food should not touch the rear wall of the refrigerator!
• Foods should be cooled down before storing.
• Crispy and delicate foods should be stored in the coldest parts of the refrigerator.
• Try not to open the door too often.
• Set the thermostat to the setting where lower temperatures are reached. Set the thermostat gradually as to avoid freezing of the foods.
  Use a thermometer and measure the temperature in the individual compartments. Place the thermostat in a glass vessel filled with water. Temperature readings are most reliable few hour after steady state is reached.

• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acid in butter etc. can cause damage and when in contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause accelerated ageing of the plastic material.

• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with foods or that your refrigerator needs cleaning. Unpleasant odor can be eliminated or reduced by washing the interior of the refrigerator with a mild solution of water and vinegar.
  We also recommend using activated carbon filters to clean the air or to neutralize odors.

• If you plan a longer journey, make sure to remove quickly perishable articles of food out of the appliance before you leave.

Fresh Food Storage Time in the Refrigerator

Fresh Food Storage

Storage time (days)

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Eggs

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Meat: fresh uncut chopped smoked

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Fish

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Root

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Cheese

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Sweets

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Fruit

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Prepared dishes

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= possible storage time

Freezing Fresh Foods

• Carefully select food you intend to freeze; it should be of adequate quality and suitable for freezing.

• Use correct packaging and wrap it right.

• The packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration of foods.

• Foils and bags should be soft enough to tightly wrap around the foods.

• Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading.

• It is most important that the food is frozen as quickly as possible. Therefore we recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer.
• The amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate (freezing capacity). If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which affects the quality of frozen foods.

Freezing Procedure

- If you have a model without the integrated switch for intensive cooling, turn the thermostat knob to position 4-6 some 24 hours before loading. After 24 hours load the freezer shelf with fresh food packages. Some 24 hours after loading, turn the thermostat knob to operating position if necessary (see "Temperature selection"), and then reload the frozen packages into the storage baskets (storing compartment).

If you have a model with integrated switch for intensive cooling, switch it on some 24 hours before loading the appliance with larger amounts of fresh foods and turn the thermostat knob to position 4-6. After 24 hours load the appliance with fresh food packages. After loading, wait for another 24 hours and switch off the switch and turn the thermostat knob to required position (see "Temperature selection").

The switch is ON when the marking ☐ (I) or colour marking is visible, and OFF when the marking ☐ (0) is visible or colour marking is not visible (depending on model).

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- The next time you want to freeze fresh foods, repeat the freezing procedure and be careful that packages with fresh foods do not touch frozen packages.

- For freezing smaller amount of foods (up to 1 kg) there is no need to change the thermostat setting (see Temperature Selection).

Storing Frozen Foods

Packages of frozen foods are stored in the basket. If you remove the baskets, you can store frozen packages directly on the cooling shelves.

Commercially Frozen Foods

The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using consider the manufacturer's instruction. When shopping, be careful and choose only adequately packed foods provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature is not higher than -18°C. Do not buy packages of food covered with frost layer. This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once. Be careful that packages don't start to thaw, as the temperature raise reduces the quality of foods.

Approximate Storage Time for Frozen Foods

Food

Storage time (in months)

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Fruit

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Bread, pastries

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Milk

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Ready-made meals

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Meat: Beef

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Veal

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Pork

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Poultry

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Game

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Minced meat

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Smoked sausages

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Fish: lean

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fat

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Offal

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Defrosting Frozen Food

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy

microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable.

Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and ready-made meals.

Food safety

Temperature Indicator

The temperature indicator, situated in the coolest part of refrigerator, helps to control correct temperatures of the appliance. Adequate temperature is indicated with O.K. mark. If this mark does not show, the temperature of this

compartment is too high. Use the thermostat to reduce the temperature in a particular compartment (see chapter "Control of the

appliance"). Do not change the setting too often; before temperature checking or when setting it anew, please, wait for 12 hours at least. Remark! After the appliance has been loaded with fresh food, or when the door is open too frequently or for a too long time, the OK mark will not be visible. The coolest area of refrigerator, which appears immediately above the shelf covering the crisper pan, is about 20 cm in height.

Foor Arranging

Compartment	Food
Freezing compartment *	Ice, frozen food,fresh food intended for freezing...
Refrigerator areas::
Cold area
Crisper pan	Fresh fruits, vegetable,...
Top shelves	Butter, cheese, eggs, yoghourth, beverages,...
Door compartments
Colder area
Middle shelves	Products of milk, sweets, prepared dishes (e.g. sauces and other fatty dishes),soft & fresh cheese, delicatessen, sweets,...
The Coldest area
Above the shelf covering the crisper pan	Meat (especially poultry, venition, fish), delicatessen or other prepared food, salads, short pastry based on eggs or cream, fresh puff pastry, spongecake, yeats dough for pizzas, fresh products and cheeses made of uncooked fresh milk, vegetables ready and adequately wrapped or all fresh products, the consumption date of which is conditioned by a saving temperature which must be lower or equal to +4°C. Max. storing time: 1-2 days

Remark:

Bananas, potato, garlic and anion are not kept in the refrigerator. Fermented cheeses are not kept in refrigerator, except if we wish to stop its ripening. They must be well wrapped.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Automatic Defrosting of the Refrigerator

There is no need to defrost the refrigerator, because ice depositing on the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice is depositing on the inner back wall during the compressor operation; later on, when the compressor is not operating ice is defrosting and water drops collect and drain through the outlet

in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor, from where it evaporates.

Manual Defrosting of the Freezer

When the frost and ice layer in the freezer is 3-5 mm thick, you should clean the freezer.

• Few hours before defrosting set the thermostat to position 7, so that packages are well frozen. Reset the thermostat to STOP (0) position and disconnect the power supply. Empty the freezer and take care that the packages remain frozen.
• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in the bottom of the appliance and place a vessel underneath to collect the defrost water. Defrosting is accelerated if the door is left open.

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- Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may cause damage to the plastic parts and may be hazardous to health.

Cleaning the Appliance

Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the appliance.

Do not use coarse or aggressive cleaning agents as you can damage the surface. Be careful to remove any cleanser agent remaining after cleaning.

• Clean the exterior with water and detergent.
  Varnished surfaces are cleaned with soft cloth and an alcohol based cleaning agent (for example glass cleaners). You may also use alcohol (ethanol or isoprophylic alcohol). The application of abrasive and specially aggressive cleaners, such as the stainless steel cleaners, is not appropriate for the cleaning of plastic and coated parts.

- Remove the detachable accessories in the interior of the appliance and clean it with water and liquid detergent. Plastic parts cannot be washed in washing machine.

- Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water, in which you added one or two spoonfuls of vinegar.

- Every now and then wipe the condenser on the rear wall. Use soft non-metal brush or vacuum cleaner.

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- Do not forget to clean also the defrost water receptacle above the refrigerator compressor (do not remove the receptacle).

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After cleaning, connect the appliance to power supply and reload the packages.

Switch Off the Appliance When Not In Use

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a longer period, set the thermostat knob to the STOP (0) position, disconnect the power supply, take out the foods and defrost and clean the appliance. Leave the door slightly open.

Trouble-Shooting Guide

During the service, you can come across some troubles that in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can easy be eliminated.

The Appliance Fails to Operate After connecting to the Mains Supply

- Check the supply in the outlet socket and make sure the appliance is switched on (thermostat in operating position).

Continuous Operation of the Refrigerating System

• The door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door may sag, the gasket may be polluted or damaged).
• Perhaps you have overloaded the appliance with fresh foods.
• The reason may be inadequate ventilation of the compressor and condenser (assure adequate air circulation and wipe off the condenser).
• Continuous operation button activated (see section Freezing of Food).

Ice Formation on the Inner Rear Wall

As long as the defrost water runs to the channel and through the opening to the drain pan on the compressor, automatic defrosting of the appliance is assured.

In case the ice formation on the inner back wall is increased (3-5 mm), ice should be manually defrosted.

Set the thermostat knob to STOP (0) position and leave the door open. Never use electric devices for defrosting and do not scrape the ice or frost layer with sharp objects.

After completed defrosting, turn the knob to desired position and close the refrigerator door.

The cause of increased ice formation may be one of the following:

• the door does not seal well (clean the gasket if it is contaminated, or replace it if it is damaged);
• the door was frequently opened or it was left opened for too long;
  – the food stored in the refrigerator was warm;
  – the food or dish is touching the inner back wall.

Water is Leaking From the Refrigerator

In case the discharge water outlet is clogged, or the defrost water drips over the channel, water leaks from the refrigerator.

- Clean the clogged opening, for example with a plastic straw.

- Manually defrost the increased ice layer. See "Ice Formation on the Inner Back Wall".

The Freezer Door is Hard to Open

If you want to open the door that has just or recently been closed, you may find it hard to open. The reason why this happens is, that when you open the door, warm air gets into the appliance and when it is getting cool, the underpressure seals the door. After few minutes (5-10), the door can easily be opened.

Noise

Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is enabled by the refrigerating system with compressor, which produces noise. How noisy the appliance is depends on where it is placed, how it is used and how old the appliance is.

- During the operation of the compressor the noise of liquid is heard and when the compressor is not operating, the refrigerant flow is heard. This is a normal condition and it has no influence whatsoever on the lifetime of the appliance.

- After starting the appliance, the operation of the compressor and the refrigerant flow may be louder, which does not mean that something is wrong with the appliance

and it has no influence on the lifetime of the appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced.

- Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is heard, which is rather unusual for the appliance. This noise is often a consequence of inadequate placing.

• The appliance shall be placed and levelled firmly on solid base.
• It should not touch the wall or kitchen units standing next to it.
• Check the accessories in the interior of the appliance, they should be placed correctly in their positions; also check the bottles, tins and other vessels that might touch each other and rattle.

Bulb Replacement

Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the power supply.

Press the cover at the rear side (in the arrow 1 direction) and remove the plastic cover (in the arrow 2 direction). Replace the bulb with a new one (E14, max. 15 W). Don't forget: the old bulb does not belong to organic waste.

Light bulb is consuming good therefore our in-guarantee service does not relate to it.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

EN AFTER SALES SERVICE

Any maintenance on your equipment should be undertaken by:

– either your dealer,
– or another qualified mechanic who is an authorized agent for the brand appliances.

When making an appointment, state the full reference of your equipment (model, type and serial number). This information appears on the manufacturer's nameplate attached to your equipment.

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Innentür

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NOS RESERVAMOS EL DERECHO A MODIFICACIONES QUE NO TIENEN EFECTO SOBRE LAS FUNCIONES DEL APARATO.

ES SERVICIO POSTVENTA

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Congelador (B)

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