FQ55FX1 - Combined refrigerator SMEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FQ55FX1 SMEG

Please read this manual before using the product! Dear Customer, Wed like you to make the best use of our product, which has been manufactured in modern facilities with care and meticulous quality controls. Thus, we advice you to read the entire user manual before you use the product. In case the product changes hands, do not forget to hand the guide to its new owner along with the product. This guide will help you use the product quickly and safely. + Please read the user guide carefully before installing and operating the product. + Always observe the applicable safety instructions. + Keep the user guide within easy reach for future use. + Please read any other documents provided with the product. Keep in mind that this user guide may apply to several product models. The guide clearly indicates any variations of different models. Important information and useful tips. Risk of ife and property  Risk of electric shock. The products packaging is made of recyclable materials, in accordance with the National Environment Legislation.

1 Safety and environment instructions3 5 Using the product 16 1.1. General safety. .

E Safety and environment instructions This section provides the safety instructions necessary to prevent the risk of injury and material damage. Failure to observe these instructions will invalidate all types of product warranty. 1.1. General safety .<_This product should not be used by persons with physical, sensory and mental disabilities, without sufficient knowledge and experience or by children. The device can only be used by such persons under supervision and instruction of a person responsible for their safety. Children should not be allowed to play with this device. ._In case of malfunction, unplug the device. After unplugging, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging in again. <_Unplug the product when not in use. -_Do not touch the plug with wet hands! Do not pull the cable to plug off, always hold the plug. -_Wipe the power plug's tip with a dry cloth before plugging in. -_Do not plug in the refrigerator if the socket is loose. <_Unplug the product during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair. -_ftne product will not be used for a while, unplug the product and remove any food inside. -_Do not use the product when the compartment with circuit cards located on the upper back part of the product (electrical card box cover) (1) is open. -_Do not use steam or steamed cleaning materials for cleaning the refrigerator and melting the ice inside. Steam may contact the electrified areas and cause short circuit or electric shock! -_Do not wash the product by Spraying or pouring water on it! Danger of electric shock! -_In case of malfunction, do not use the product, as it may cause electric shock. Contact the authorized service before Refrigerator / User Manual 3/31 EN daina anuthina Com anyinnE.

Safety and environment instructions -_ Plug the product into an earthed socket. Earthing must be done by a qualified electrician. .<_lfthe product has LED type lighting, contact the authorized service for replacing or in case of any problem. -_Do not touch frozen food with wet hands! It may adhere to your hands! . Do not place liquids in bottles and cans into the freezer compartment. They may burst out! . Place liquids in upright position after tightly closing the lid. .<_Do not spray flammable substances near the product, as it may burn or explode. -<_Do not keep flammable materials and products with flammable gas (sprays, etc.) in the refrigerator. . Do not place containers holding liquids on top of the product. Splashing water on an electrified part may cause electric shock and risk of fire. <_Exposing the product to rain, snow, Sunlight and wind will cause electrical danger. When relocating the product, do not pull by holding the door handle. The handle may come off. -_Take care to avoid trapping any part of your hands or body in any of the moving parts inside the product. _Do not step or lean on the door, drawers and similar parts of the refrigerator. This will cause the product to fall down and cause damage to the parts. -_Take care not to trap the power cable.

If the product comprises a cooling system using R600a gas, take care to avoid damaging the cooling system and its pipe while using and moving the product. This gas is flammable. If the cooling system is damaged, keep the product away from sources of fire and ventilate the room immediately. The label on the inner left side indicates the type of gas used in the product. 4131 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Safety and environment instructions

1.1.2 For models with

water dispenser -_ Pressure for cold water inlet shall be maximum 90 psi (6.2 bar). If your water pressure exceeds 80 psi (5.5 bar), use a pressure limiting valve in your mains system. [f you do not know how to check your water pressure, ask for the help of a professional plumber. ._Ifthere is risk of water hammer effect in your installation, always use a water hammer prevention equipment in your installation. Consult Professional plumbers is you are not sure that there is no water hammer effect in your installation. - Do not install on the hot water inlet. Take precautions against of the risk of freezing of the hoses. Water temperature operating interval shall be 33°F (0.6°C) minimum and 100°F (88°C) maximum. < Use drinking water only.

-<_This product is designed for home use. It is not intended for commercial use. .<_The product should be used to store food and beverages only. Do not keep sensitive products requiring controlled temperatures (vaccines, heat sensitive medication, medical supplies, etc.) in the refrigerator. -_The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage due to misuse or mishandling. -_The product's bench life is 10 years. The spare parts necessary for the product to function will be available for this period.

-_Keep packaging materials out of children's reach. -_Do not allow the children to play with the product. -_Ifthe product's door comprises a lock, keep the key out of children's reach. 1.4. Compliance with WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Refrigerator / User Manual 5/31 EN

Safety and environment instructions This product has been manufacture with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic D | and other wastes at the end of its service life. Take it to the collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Please consult your local authorities to learn about these collection centers. 1.5. Compliance with RoHS Directive + This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive. 1.6. Package information + Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities. 6/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

A Refrigerator TE us _| TL :

| LI A- Cooler compartment 4. Frozen food storing compartments B- Freezer compartment ù pneus nent

‘ 9. Fan “Optional: Figures in this user guide are schematic and may not exactly match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models. Refrigerator / User Manual 7/31 EN

E Installation 3.1. Right place for installation Contact the Authorized Service for the product's installation. To ready the product for installation, see the information in the user guide and make sure the electric and water utilities are as required. If not, call an electrician and plumber to arrange the utilities as necessary.

WARNING: The manufacturer assumes

no responsibility for any damage caused by the work carried out by unauthorized persons.

WARNING: The products power cable

must be unplugged during installation. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injuries! > à

WARNING: ff the door span is too narrow

for the product to pass, remove the door and turn the product sideways; if this does not work, contact the authorized service. < Place the product on a flat surface to avoid vibration. < Place the product at least 30 cm away from the heater, stove and similar sources of heat and at least 5 cm away from electric ovens. + Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or keep in damp environments. < The product requires adequate air circulation to function efficiently. If the product will be placed in an alcove, remember to leave at least 5 cm distance between the product and the ceiling and the walls. + Do not install the product in environments with temperatures below -5°C. 3.2. Attaching the plastic wedges Use the plastic wedges provided with the product to provide sufficient space for air circulation between the product and the wall

1. To attach the wedges, remove the screws on the

product and use the screws provided with the wedges.

2. Attach 2 plastic wedges on the ventilation cover as

shown in the figure. 8/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Installation 3.3. Adjusting the stands If the product is not in balanced position, adjust the front adjustable stands by rotating right or left. 3.4. Power connection

WARNING: Do not use extension or

multi sockets in power connection

WARNING: Damaged power cable

must be replaced by Authorized Service. When placing two coolers in adjacent position, leave at least 4 cm distance between the two units. + Our firm will not assume responsibility for any damages due to usage without earthing and power connection in compliance with national regulations. + The power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation. + Connect the refrigerator to an earthed socket with 220-240V/50 Hz voltage. The socket must comprise a 10-16A fuse. + Do not use multi-group plug with or without extension cable between the wall socket and the refrigerator. 3.5. Water connection (Optional)

WARNING: Unplug the product and

the water pump (if available) during connection. The product's water mains, filter and carboy connections must be rendered by authorized service. The product can be connected to a carboy or directly to the water mains, depending on the model. To establish the connection, the water hose must first be connected to the product. Check to see the following parts are supplied with your product's model: RSS

1. Connector (1 piece): Used to attach the water

hose to the rear of the product.

2. Hose clip (3 pieces): Used to fix the water

3. Water hose (1 piece, 5 meter diameter 1/4

inches): Used for the water connection.

4. Faucet adapter (1 piece): Comprises a porous

filter, used for connection to the cold water mains.

5. Water filter (1 piece *Optional): Used to

connect the mains water to the product. Water filter is not required if carboy connection is available.

Installation 3.6. Connecting water hose to the product To connect the water hose to the product, follow the instructions below.

1. Remove the connector on the hose nozzle

adaptor in the back of the product and run the hose through the connector. 3.7. Connecting to water mains (Optional) To use the product by connecting to the cold water mains, a standard 1/2” valve connector must be installed to the cold water mains in your home. If the connector is not available or if you are unsure, consult a qualified plumber.

1. Detach the connector (1) from the faucet

adaptor (2). Ê [= D @

2. Push the water hose down tightly and connect

to the hose nozzle adaptor.

2. Connect the faucet adaptor to the water mains

3. Tighten the connector manually to fix on the

hose nozzle adaptor. You may also tighten the connector using a pipe wrench or pliers.

3. Attach the connector around the water hose.

4. Afach the connector into the faucet adaptor

and tighten by hand / tool.

5. To avoid damaging, shifting or accidentally

disconnecting the hose, use the clips provided to fix the water hose appropriately.

WARNING:After turning the faucet on,

make sure there is no water leak on either end of the water hose. In case of leakage, turn the valve off and tighten all connections using a pipe wrench or pliers. 3.8. For products using water carboy (Optional) To use a carboy for the products water connection, the water pump recommended by the authorized service must be used.

1. Connect one end of the water hose provided

with the pump to the product (see 3. 6) and follow the instructions below.

2. Connect the ofher end of the water hose to

the water pump by pushing the hose into the pump's hose inlet. Place and fasten the pump hose inside the carboy.

4. Once the connection is established, plug in

and start the water pump Please wait 2-3 minutes after starting the pump to achieve the desired efficiency.

See also the pump's user guide for water connection

When using carboy, water filter is not required.

(Optional) The product may have internal or external filter, depending on the model. To attach the water filter, follow the instructions below. Refrigerator / User Manual 11/31 EN

on the wall (0ptional)

heck to see the following parts are supplied with

WARNING: Do not fix the filter on the

1. Connector (1 piece): Used to attach the water

hose to the rear of the product.

2. Faucet adapter (1 piece): Used for connection

to the cold water mains.

3. Porous filter (1 piece)

4. Hose clip (3 pieces): Used to fix the water

5. Filter connecting apparatus (2 pieces): Used to

fix the filter on the wall.

6. Water filter (1 piece): Used to connect the

mains water to the product. Water filter is not required if carboy connection is available.

1. Connect the faucet adaptor to the water mains

Determine the location to fix the external filter. Fix the filter's connecting apparatus (5) on the wall. Attach the filter in upright position on the filter connecting apparatus, as indicated on the label. (6). Attach the water hose extending from the top of the filter to the product's water connection adaptor (see. 3 6). 12/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

The internal filter provided with the product is not installed upon delivery; please follow the instructions below to install the filter.

1. “Ice Off” indicator must be active while

installing the filter. Switch the ON-OFF indicator using the “Ice” button on the screen After the connection is established, it should look like the figure below. Water line:

2. Remove the vegetable bin (a) to access the

water filter. Carboy line:

3. Remove the water filter by-pass cover by

pulling. A few drops of water may flow out after removing the cover, this is normal

4. Place the water filter cover into the

mechanism and push to lock in place. Push the “Ice” button on the screen again to cancel the “Ice Off” mode. The water filter will clear certain foreign particles in the water. lt will not clear the microorganisms in the water.

The filter replacement period of your product is 6 months. 14/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

E Preparation 4.1. What to do for energy saving Connecting the product to electronic energy-saving systems is harmful, as it may damage the product. + Do not keep the refrigerator doors open for long periods. + Do not place hot food or beverages into the refrigerator. + Do not overfill the refrigerator; blocking the internal air flow will reduce cooling capacity. + To be able store maximum food in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator, the upper drawers have to be removed and placed on top of wire rack. The net volume and energy consumption values specified in the energy label of the refrigerator was tested after removing the freezer compartment's upper shelf and the ice container which can easily be removed manually. Using the lower drawer while loading is highly recommended. + Depending on the product's features; defrosting frozen foods in the cooler compartment will ensure energy saving and preserve food quality. + Make sure the foods are not in contact with the cooler compartment temperature sensor described below. + Food must be stored in drawers inside the cooler compartment in order to provide energy saving and preserve the food in a better ambient. + Prevent direct contact between the temperature sensor in the freezer compartment and the food packages. Energy consumption may increase in case of a contact with the sensor.

Before using your refrigerator, make sure the necessary preparations are made in line with the instructions in “Safety and environment instructions” and “Installation” sections. + Keep the product running with no food inside for 6 hours and do not open the door, unless absolutely necessary. @ A sound will be heard when the inactive, due to the compressed liquids and gasses in the cooling system. Itis normal for the front edges of the refrigerator to be warm. These areas are designed to warm up in order to prevent condensation compressor is engaged. K is normal to In some models, indicator panel is dimmed automatically 5 minutes after the door is closed. It will be activated again when the door is opened or any key is pressed. hear sound even when the compressor is Refrigerator / User Manual 15/31 EN

E Using the product 5.1. Indicator panel Indicator panels may vary depending on the model of your product. Audio and visual functions of the indicator panel will assist in using the refrigerator. Cooler compartiment indicator Error status indicator Temperature indicator Vacation function button Temperature adjustment button Compartment selection button Freezer compartment indicator Economy mode indicator . Vacation function indicator optional SHNPHERSR = *Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectiy match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models. 16/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

1. Cooler compartment indicator

The cooler compartment light will turn on when adjusting the cooler compartment temperature.

2. Error status indicator

This sensor will activate if the refrigerator is not cooling adequately or in case of sensor fault. When this indicator is active, the freezer compartment temperature indicator will display "E" and the cooler compartment temperature indicator will display "1, 2, 3..." etc. numbers. The numbers on the indicator serve to inform the service personnel about the fault.

3. Temperature indicator

Indicates the temperature of the freezer and cooler compartments.

4. Vacation function button

To activate this function, press and hold the Vacation button for 3 seconds. When the Vacation function is active, the cooler compartment temperature indicator displays the inscription "- -"and no cooling process will be active in the cooling compartment. This function is not suitable to keep food in the cooler compartment. Other compartments \will remain cooled with the respective temperature set for each compartment. Push the Vacation button (#y) again to cancel this function.

5. Temperature adjustment button

Respective compartment's temperature varies in -24°C... -18°C and 8°C...1°C ranges. (&)

6. Compartment selection button

Use the refrigerator compartment selection button to toggle between the cooler and freezer compartments. (D)

7. Freezer compartment indicator

The freezer compartment light will turn on when adjusting the freezer compartment temperature.

8. Economy mode indicator

Indicates the refrigerator is running on energy- saving mode. This indicator will be active when the temperature in the freezer compartment is set to -18°C. (5)

Using the product Indicator panel This touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature without opening the door of your refrigerator. Just touch the relevant button with your finger to set the temperature. &0 OO @ | OO [1 ml 6 Lx Quick Eco Alarm Quick 10 — freeze, | Set | |Fuzzy| | Off || Set | [Fridge— ——3

2- High temperature / fault alert

5- Cooler compartment temperature setting

9- Freezer compartment temperature setting

*Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectiy match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models. 18/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

This sign will light up when the freezer compart- ment is set to -18°C', the most economical setting. (ECO) Economic use indicator will turn off when rapid cooling or rapid freezing function is selected.

2. High temperature / fault alert

This indicator & Will light up in case of temper- ature faults or fault alerts. If you see this indicator is lit up, please see the “recommended solutions for problems" section in this guide.

When the rapid cooling function is turned on, the rapid cool indicator will light up 6%) and the cooler com- partment temperature indicator will display the value 1. Push the Rapid cool button again to cancel this func- tion. The Rapid cool indicator will turn off and return to normal setting. The rapid cooling function will be automatically cancelled after 1 hour, unless cancelled by the user. Too cool a large amount of fresh food, press the rapid cool button before placing the food in the cooler compartment.

4. Vacation function

To activate the Vacation function, press the button number (4) for (&r) 3 seconds; this will activate the vacation mode indicator (À. When the Vacation function is active, the cooler compartment temperature indicator displays the inscription "- "and no cooling process will be active in the cooling compartment. This function is not suitable to keep food in the cooler compartment. Other compartments will remain cooled with the respective temperature set for each compartment. Push the vacation function button again to cancel this function

5. Cooler compartment temperature setting

After pressing the button number (5), the cooler compartment temperature can be set to 8,7,6,5,4,3,2 and 1 respectively. 6.1. Energy saving (display off) Pressing this button (ms) Will light up the energy SaViNg SION (=) And the Energy-saving function will activate. Activating the energy-saving function will turn off all other signs on the display. When the energy-saving function is active, pressing any button or opening the door will deactivate the energy-saving function and the display signals \will return to normal. Pressing this button (om) AQain will turn off the energy-saving sign and deactivate the energy-saving function.

6.2.Alarm off warning:

In case of power failure/high temperature alarm, after checking the food located in the freezer compartment press the alarm off button to clear the warning

Press the keypad lock button (83) simultaneously for 3 seconds. The keypad lock sign (@) will light up and the keypad lock will be activated. The buttons will be inactive when the Keypad lock is activated. Press the Keypad lock button again simultaneously for 3 seconds. The keypad lock sign will turn off and the keypad lock mode will be disengaged. Press the keypad lock button (87° to prevent changing the refrigerator's temperature settings.

To activate the eco-fuzzy function, press and hold the eco-fuzzy button for 1 second. When this function is active, the freezer will switch to the economic mode after at least 6 hours and the economic use indicator will light up. To deactivate the @ eco-fuzzy function, press and hold the eco-fuzzy function button for 3 seconds. The indicator will light up after 6 hours when the eco-fuzzy function is active. Refrigerator / User Manual 19/31 EN

9. Freezer compartment temperature setting

The temperature in the freezer compartment is ad- justable. Pressing the button number (9) will enable the freezer compartment temperature to be set at -18,-19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24. te)

For rapid freezing, press the button number (10); this will activate the rapid freezing indicator %) When the rapid freezing function is turned on, the rapid freeze indicator will light up and the freezer compartment temperature indicator will display the value -27. Press the Rapid freeze button (+ } again to cancel this function. The Rapid freeze indicator will turn off and return to normal setting. The rapid freezing function will be automatically cancelled after 24 hours, unless cancelled by the user. To freeze a large amount of fresh food, press the rapid freeze button before placing the food in the freezer compartment. 20/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Freezer compartment temperature setting Economy mode Error status Cooler compartment temperature setting Rapid cooling Vacation function Keypad lock / filter replacing alert cancellation Ice making on/off .. Display on/off

pRApHeEpN *Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectiy match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models. Refrigerator / User Manual 21/31 EN

1. Freezer compartment temperature setting

Pressing the button (=) number (1) will enable the freezer compartment temperature to be set at -18,-19,-20,-21 ,-22,-23,-24,-18...

Indicates the refrigerator is running on energy- saving mode. This indicator will be active when the freezer compartment temperature is set at -18 or the energy-saving cooling is engaged by eco- extra function. (ECO)

This sign will activate if the refrigerator is not cooling adequately or in case of sensor fault. & When this indicator is activated, the freezer compartment temperature indicator will display “E" and the cooler compartment temperature indicator will display “1, 2, 3..." etc. numbers. The numbers on the indicator serve to inform the service personnel about the fault.

4. Cooler compartment temperature setting

After pressing the button (A) number (4), the cooler compartment temperature can be set to 8,7,6,5,4,3,2... respectively.

For rapid cooling, press the button number (5); this will activate the rapid cooling indicator Es) Press this button again to deactivate this function. Use this function when placing fresh foods into the cooler compartment or to rapidly cool the food items. When this function is activated, the refrigerator will be engaged for 1 hour.

6. Vacation function

When the Vacation function db: is active, the cooler compartment temperature indicator displays the inscription "- -" and no cooling process will be active in the cooling compartiment. This function is not suitable to keep food in the cooler compartment. Other compartments will remain cooled with the respective temperature set for each compartment. Press the vacation function button again to cancel this function ei)

7. Keypad lock / Keypad lock / filter replacing

alert cancellation Press keypad lock button @ to activate the keypad lock. You may also use this function to prevent changing the refrigerator's temperature settings. The refrigerator's filter must be replaced every 6 months. If you follow the instructions in the section 5.2, the refrigerator will automatically calculate the remaining period and the filter replacing alert indicator (&) will light up when filter expires. Press and hold the button (#3) for 3 seconds to turn off the filter alert light.

8. Ice making on/off

Press the button (@>) number (9) to cancel ( off ——)or activate (on ——) ice-making.

Press the button number (10) to cancel ( off) or activate (== on) display on/ off.

Press the auto eco button @3), number (11), for 3 seconds to activate this function. If the door remains closed for a long time when this function is activated, the cooler section will switch to economic mode. Press the button again to deactivate this function. The indicator will light up after 6 hours when the auto eco function is active. @

Press the button (9 number (12) for rapid freezing. Press the button again to deactivate the function. 22/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Using the product 5.2. Zero degree compartment (Optional) Use this compartment to keep delicatessen at lower temperatures or meat products for immediate consumption. Do not place fruits and vegetables in this compartment. You can expand the product's internal volume by removing any of the zero degree compartiments. To remove the compartiment, simply pull forth, lift up and pull out. 5.3. Vegetable bin The refrigerator's vegetable bin is designed to keep vegetables fresh by preserving humidity. For this purpose, the overall cold air circulation is intensified in the vegetable bin. Keep fruits and vegetables in this compartment. Keep the greenleaved vegetables and fruits separately to prolong their life. 5.4. Blue light (Optional) The product's vegetable bins comprise blue light. The vegetables in the bin will continue photosynthesize under the blue light's wavelength effect and remain live and fresh. 5.5. Description and cleaning of odour filter (Optional) Odor filter prevents unpleasant odour build-up in your product.

1. Pull the cover into which the odour filter is

installed downwards from the front section and remove as illustrated.

2. Leave the filter under sunlight for one day. Filter

will be cleaned during this time.

3. Install the filter back to its place.

@ Odor filter must be cleaned once in a year. Refrigerator / User Manual 23/31 EN

Using the product 5.6. Telescopic drawer Pay attention not to squeeze any parts of your body such as hands, feet and etc. between the movable parts while the drawer is in use in order to avoid any injury. You can remove the partition in the drawer as illustrated when you want to clean it. You can remove the drawers only for cleaning. Itis not possible to group the drawers in their places after loading them with food when they are removed. 5.7. lonizer (Optional) The ionizer system in the cooler compartment's air duct serves to ionize the air. The negative ion emissions will eliminate bacteria and other molecules causing odour in the air. 24131 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Using the product 5.8. Movable middle section Movable middle section is intended to prevent the cold air inside your refrigerator from escaping outside. Sealing is provided when the gaskets on the door presses on the surface of the movable middle section while the cooler compartment doors are closed. Another reason that your refrigerator is equipped with a movable middle section is that it increases the net volume of the cooler compartment.Standard middle sections occupy some non-usable volume in the refrigerator. Movable middle section is closed when the left door of the cooler compartment is closed. It must not be opened manually. It moves under the guidance of the plastic part on the body while the door is closed. 5.9. Ice container (Optional) Ice container allows you to obtain ice from the product easily. Using the ice container

1. Remove the ice container from the freezer

2. Fillthe ice container with water.

3. Place the ice container in the freezer

compartment. About two hours later, the ice is ready.

4. Remove the ice container from the freezer

compartment and bend it over the service plate. Ice cubes will easily fall down to the service plate. Refrigerator / User Manual 25/31 EN

Using the product 5 10.Freezing fresh food To preserve food quality, the food items placed in the freezer compartment must be frozen as quickly as possible, use the rapid freezing for this. Freezing the food items when fresh will extend the storage time in the freezer compartment. Pack the food items in air-tight packs and seal tightly. Make sure the food items are packed before putting in the freezer. Use freezer holders, tinfoil and damp-proof paper, plastic bag or similar packaging materials instead of traditional packaging paper. Mark each food pack by writing the date on the package before freezing. This will allow you to determine the freshness of each pack every time the freezer is opened. Keep the earlier food items in the front to ensure they are used first. Frozen food items must be used immediately after defrosting and should not be frozen again. Do not froze large quantities of food at once Freezer Cooler Compartment | compartment Descriptions Setting Setting -18°C 4c This is the default, recommended setting. -20,-22 or &C These settings are recommended for ambient temperatures -24°C exceeding 30°C. Rapid Freeze 4c Use this to freeze food items in a short time. The product will reset to previous settings when the process is completed ER o Use these settings if you believe the cooler compartment is not cold 1820 0rcolcen 2 enough due to ambient temperature or frequently opening the door.

5.11.Recommendations for

storing frozen foods The compartment must be set to at least -18°C.

1. Place the food items in the freezer as quickly

as possible to avoid defrosting.

2. Before freezing, check the “Expiry Date” on

the package to make sure it is not expired.

3. Make sure the food's packaging is not

As per the IEC 62552 standards, the freezer must have the capacity to freeze 4.5 kg of food items at -18°C or lower temperatures in 24 hours for each 100 litres of freezer compartment volume. Food items can only be preserved for extended periods at or below temperature of -18°C . You can keep the foods fresh for months (in deep freezer at or below temperatures of 18°C). the The food items to be frozen must not contact already-frozen food inside to avoid partial defrosting. 26/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Using the product Boil the vegetables and filter the water to extend the frozen storage time. Place the food in air-tight packages after filtering and place in the freezer. Bananas, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, boiled eggs, potatoes and similar food items should not be frozen. When these foods are frozen, only their nutritional value and taste shall be affected negatively. They shall not be spoiled so that they would create a risk for human health

5.13.Placing the food

Freezer Various frozen foods including compartment | meat, fish, ice cream, shelves vegetables etc. Cooler Food items inside pots, capped compartment | plate and capped cases, eggs shelves (in capped case) Cooler compartment sal and packed food or door shelves | "78988 Vegetable bin | Fruits and vegetables Delicatessen (breakfast food, Ferro meat products to be consumed P in short notice)

5.14.Door open alert

(Optional) An audible alert will be heard if the product's door remains open for 1 minute. The audible alert will stop when the door is closed or any button on the display (if available) is pressed.

Interior light uses a LED type lamp. Contact the authorized service for any problems with this lamp. Interior light used in this product is not intended for home lighting and not suitable for such purposes. Interior lights in cooler or freezer compartments are intended to help safe and convenient food placement into the refrigerator. The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place foodstuffs in the refrigerator/freezer in a safe and comfortable way. Refrigerator / User Manual 27131 EN

E Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the product regularly will prolong its service life.

WARNING: Disconnect the power before

cleaning the refrigerator.

+ Do not use sharp and abrasive tools, soap, house cleaning materials, detergents, gas, gasoline, varnish and similar substances for cleaning. + Melt a teaspoonful of carbonate in the water. Moisten a piece of cloth in the water and wring out. Wipe the device with this cloth and dry off thoroughly. + Take care to keep water away from the lamp's cover and other electrical parts. + Clean the door using a wet cloth. Remove all items inside to detach the door and chassis shelves. Lift the door shelves up to detach. Clean and dry the shelves, then attach back in place by sliding from above. + Do not use chloric water or cleaning products on the exterior surface and chrome-coated parts of the product. Chlorine will cause rust on such metallic surfaces. + Do not use sharp, abrasive tools, soap, household cleaning agents, detergents, kerosene, fuel oil, varnish etc. to prevent removal and deformation of the prints on the plastic part. Use lukewarm water and a soft cloth for cleaning and then wipe it dry. 6.1. Preventing malodour The product is manufactured free of any odorous materials. However, keeping the food in inappropriate sections and improper cleaning of internal surfaces may lead to malodour. To avoid this, clean the inside with carbonated water every 15 days. + Keep the foods in sealed holders. Microorganisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodour. + Do not keep expired and spoilt foods in the refrigerator. 6.2. Protecting plastic surfaces Oil spilled on plastic surfaces may damage the surface and must be cleaned immediately with warm water. 28/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Troubleshooting Check this list before contacting the service. Doing so will save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that are not related to faulty workmanship or materials. Certain features mentioned herein may not apply to your product. The refrigerator is not working. + The power plug is not fully settled. >>> Plug it in to settle completely into the socket. + The fuse connected to the socket powering the product or the main fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses. Condensation on the side wall of the cooler compartment (MULTI ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE). + The environment is too cold. >>> Do not install the product in environments with temperatures below -5°C. + The door is opened too frequentiy >>> Take care not to open the product's door too frequently. + The environment is too humid. >>> Do not install the product in humid environments. + Foods containing liquids are kept in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods containing liquids in sealed holders + The product's door is left open. >>> Do not keep the product's door open for long periods. + The thermostat is set to too low temperature. >>> Set the thermostat to appropriate temperature. Compressor is not working. + In case of sudden power failure or pulling the power plug off and putting back on, the gas pressure in the product's cooling system is not balanced, which triggers the compressor thermic safeguard. The product will restart after approximately 6 minutes. If the product does not restart after this period, contact the service. + Defrosting is active. >>> This is normal for a fully-automatic defrosting product. The defrosting is carried out periodically. + The product is not plugged in. >>> Make sure the power cord is plugged in. + The temperature setting is incorrect. >>> Select the appropriate temperature setting. + The power is out. >>> The product will continue to operate normally once the power is restored. The refrigerator's operating noise is increasing while in use. + The products operating performance may vary depending on the ambient temperature variations. This is normal and not a malfunction. The refrigerator runs too often or for too long. Refrigerator / User Manual 29/31 EN

Troubleshooting + The new product may be larger than the previous one. Larger products will run for longer periods. + The room temperature may be high. >>> The product will normally run for long periods in higher room temperature. + The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. This is normal. + Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product. + The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> The warm air moving inside will cause the product to run longer. Do not open the doors too frequently. + The freezer or cooler door may be ajar. >>> Check that the doors are fully closed + The product may be set to temperature too low. >>> Set the temperature to a higher degree and wait for the product to reach the adjusted temperature. + The cooler or freezer door washer may be dirty, worn out, broken or not properly settled. >>> Clean or replace the washer. Damaged / torn door washer will cause the product to run for longer periods to preserve the current temperature. The freezer temperature is very low, but the cooler temperature is adequate. + The freezer compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again. The cooler temperature is very low, but the freezer temperature is adequate. + The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again. The food items kept in cooler compartment drawers are frozen. + The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again. The temperature in the cooler or the freezer is too high. + The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very high degree. >>> Temperature setting of the cooler compartment has an effect on the temperature in the freezer compartment. Wait until the temperature of relevant parts reach the sufficient level by changing the temperature of cooler or freezer compartments. + The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently. + The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door. + The product may have been recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. >>> This is normal. The product will take longer to reach the set temperature when recently plugged in or a new food item is placed inside. + Large quantities of hot food may have been recently placed into the product. >>> Do not place hot food into the product. Shaking or noise. 30/31 EN Refrigerator / User Manual

Troubleshooting + The ground is not level or durable. >>> If the product is shaking when moved slowly, adjust the stands to balance the product. Also make sure the ground is sufficientiy durable to bear the product. + Anyitems placed on the product may cause noise. >>> Remove any items placed on the product. The product is making noise of liquid flowing, spraying etc. + The products operating principles involve liquid and gas flows. >>> This is normal and not a malfunction There is sound of wind blowing coming from the product. < The product uses a fan for the cooling process. This is normal and not a malfunction. There is condensation on the product's internal walls. + Hot or humid weather will increase icing and condensation. This is normal and not a malfunction. + The doors were opened frequently or kept open for long periods. >>> Do not open the doors too frequently; if open, close the door. < The door may be ajar. >>> Fully close the door. There is condensation on the products exterior or between the doors. + The ambient weather may be humid, this is quite normal in humid weather. >>> The condensation will dissipate when the humidity is reduced. The interior smells bad. < The product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using sponge, warm water and carbonated water. + Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour. >>> Use holders and packaging materials without free of odour. < The foods were placed in unsealed holders. >>> Keep the foods in sealed holders. Micro-organisms may spread out of unsealed food items and cause malodour. Remove any expired or spoilt foods from the product. The door is not closing. + Food packages may be blocking the door. >>> Relocate any items blocking the doors. + The product is not standing in full upright position on the ground. >>> Adjust the stands to balance the product. + The ground is not level or durable. >>> Make sure the ground is level and sufficientiy durable to bear the product. The vegetable bin is jammed. + The food items may be in contact with the upper section of the drawer. >>> Reorganize the food items in the drawer.

WARNING: ff the problem persists after following the instructions in this section, contact your vendor

or an Authorized Service. Do not try to repair the product. Refrigerator / User Manual 31/31 EN