PBAAN33NFX - Combined refrigerator INDESIT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Combined refrigerator
Brand	Indesit
Model	PBAAN33NFX
Climate class	SN, N, ST, T (from 10°C to 43°C)
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane)
Refrigerator defrost	Automatic (No Frost)
Freezer defrost	Manual (when ice reaches 3 mm)
Interior lighting	LED (replacement by after-sales service)
Door reversibility	Yes (recommended by two people, intervention not covered by warranty)
Controls	Rotary thermostat (MIN to MAX, MED position recommended)
Included accessories	Egg tray, bottle separator, ice cube tray, door bins
Cleaning	Soft cloth and warm soapy water; do not use steam cleaners or abrasive products
Safety	Do not damage the refrigerant circuit; keep ventilation openings clear
Spare parts	LED bulbs and filters available from authorized after-sales service
Repairability	Entrust any repair to a qualified technician using original parts
Installation	At least 50 mm space at the rear; leave space on sides and above
Power supply	Single-phase, mandatory grounding, omnipolar switch with 3 mm gap
Energy consumption	Follow installation instructions to optimize efficiency

Frequently Asked Questions - PBAAN33NFX INDESIT

How to adjust the refrigerator temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob (usually located inside the refrigerator). The MED position is recommended for optimal preservation. The MIN setting gives low cooling, MAX the maximum.

How to defrost the freezer?

Turn off the appliance and remove all food. Leave the freezer door open to melt the ice (maximum 3 mm thickness). For certain models, use the defrost water drain. Clean, dry and restart after 4-6 hours.

What to do if the interior light does not turn on?

First check the power supply. If the LED bulb is defective, it must be replaced by after-sales service or an authorized dealer with a bulb of the same type.

Why is there water in the defrost tray?

This is normal in hot and humid weather. Ensure the appliance is level to avoid overflow. The tray may be half full.

What noises are normal for this refrigerator?

The following noises are normal: hissing at first start-up, gurgling of refrigerant, humming of compressor, cracking when compressor starts and click of thermostat.

What is the coldest zone of the refrigerator?

The coldest zone is the bottom drawer (maximum freezing zone) and, in the refrigerator, the shelves above the vegetable drawer. Use these zones for meat, fish and fresh produce.

How to increase freezing capacity?

Remove baskets and removable accessories to place food directly on shelves. Do not block air outlets at the back.

What are the food storage tips?

Use closed containers for liquids and strong-smelling foods. Separate ethylene-producing fruits (tomatoes, kiwi) from others. Let hot dishes cool before placing in the refrigerator.

What space should be allowed for installation?

Leave at least 50 mm space at the back of the appliance and space on sides and above for adequate ventilation. Reducing this space increases energy consumption.

What to do in case of prolonged absence?

Consume perishable food and unplug the appliance to save energy. Clean the interior, leave the door ajar to prevent mold.

USER MANUAL PBAAN33NFX INDESIT

Health & Safety, Use and Care and Installation guide

ENGLISH 3

ENGLISH

HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE

and INSTALLATION GUIDES

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A INDESIT PRODUCT.

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Index

Health and Safety guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 6

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 6

User and Care guide

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7

APPLIANCE 7

CONTROL PANEL 7

DOOR 8

REFRIGERATOR LIGHT 8

SHELVES 8

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT 9

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 9

ACCESSORIES 9

HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE 10

FIRST TIME USE 10

INSTALLATION 10

DAILY USE 11

FOOD-STORAGE TIPS. 12

RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE 16

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE 18

FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS 18

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19

AFTER-SALES SERVICE. 20

Installation guide 21

IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED

Before using the appliance read these safety instructions.
Keep them 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.

SAFETYWARNINGS

Very young (0-3 years) and young children (3-8 years) shall 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.

PERMITTED USE

CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote controlled system.

This appliance is solely for domestic, not professional use. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Do not store explosive or flammable substances such as aerosol cans and do not place or use gasoline or other flammable materials in or near the appliance: a fire may break out if the appliance is inadvertently switched on.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments;

• catering and similar non-retail applications.

The bulb used inside the appliance is specifically designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009). The appliance is arranged for operation in places where the 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 specified range.

Climatic Class Amb. T. (^)

SN From 10 to 32

N From 16 to 32

ST From 16 to 38

T From 16 to 43

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 flammable.

Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged. Keep special attention in case of damaged pipes 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-instructure, 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 filled 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 main water pressure between 0.17 and 0.81 MPa (1.7 and 8.1 bar).

Do not swallow the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (in 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 filter inside an accessible fan cover, the filter shall be always 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 available) with food items. After placing the food check if the door of compartments closes properly, especially the freezer door.

Damaged gasket 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.

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,...). In case not differently specified in the specific 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 flammable gas.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. Use protective gloves to unpack and install the appliance.

Installation and repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual. Children should not perform installation operations. Keep children away during installation. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, during and after the installation.

Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g. parquet) when moving the appliance. Install the appliance on a floor or support strong enough to take its weight and in a place suitable for its size and use.

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.

The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation.

During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable.

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance. The distance

between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be 50~mm to avoid access to hot surfaces. A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product. Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.

Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

Make sure the appliance is not near a heat source.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

For installation to comply with current safety regulations, an omnipolar switch with minimum contact gap of 3mm is required and the appliance must be earthed.

If the power cable is damaged, replace with an identical one. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer instruction and current safety regulations. Contact an authorized service center.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, contact a qualified technician.

The power cable must be long enough to connect the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the main power supply. Do not pull the power supply cable.

Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation.

Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Never use steam cleaning equipment.

Wear protective gloves for cleaning and maintenance.

The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any maintenance operation.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol . The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibility and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

SCRAPPING OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves (if present) so that children cannot easily climb inside and become trapped.

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 competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchase the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

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

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room far away from any heat source (eg. radiator, cooker, etc.) and in place not exposed directly to the sun. If required, use an insulating plate.

To guarantee adequate ventilation follow installation instructions. Insufficient ventilation on back of the product increases energy consumption and decreases cooling efficiency.

Frequent door opening might cause an increase in Energy consumption.

The internal temperatures of the appliance and the Energy Consumption may be affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening, as well as location of the appliance. Temperature setting should take into consideration these factors.

Reduce to a minimum door opening. When thawing frozen food, place them 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 efficient 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 shelve, maintaining an equivalent energy consumption.

High energy class products are fitted with high efficiency motors that remain operational for longer, but have a low power consumption. Do not worry if the engine continues to run for longer periods.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the requirements of European Directives: LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU.

This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the Ecodesign and energy Labeling Requirements of EC Directives: 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU.

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

APPLIANCE

CONTROL PANEL

B. Thermostat Knob

TEMPERATURE SETTING

Thermostat set to MIN: low cooling intensity
Thermostat set between MIN and MAX: cooling intensity can be adjusted according to the preferences.

Thermostat set to MAX: maximum refrigeration intensity.

Refrigerator compartment

1. Electronic control panel / light unit
2. Shelves
3. Rating plate with commercial name
4. Fruits and vegetables crisp
5. Door reversibility kit
6. Door trays
7. Egg tray
8. Bottle separator
9. Bottle balcony
10. Door seal

Freezer compartment

1. Door seals
2. Freezer drawer
3. Shelf
4. Bottom drawer: coolest zone best for freezing fresh food
5. Ice tray

A. Light bulb
B. Thermostat knob
C. Thermostat seiting indicator
D. Light button

For the best food conservation MED position is recommended.

Thermostat set to · : cooling and lighting off. Note: Displayed set points correspond to the average temperature throughout the whole refrigerator.

DOOR

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. Is recommended to reverse door swing by two persons. Follow instruction in installation guide.

REFRIGERATOR LIGHT

To remove the light bulb turn anticlockwise as shown in the picture: Check the bulb. If necessary unscrew the broken bulb and replace it with a LED bulb of the same

type availableonly at our After-sales Service Centers or authorized dealers.
The refrigerator compartment light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened .

SHELVES

All shelves, flaps and pull-out baskets are removable.

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT

Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic.

Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment indicate that the automatic defrost phase is in progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a drain hole and collected in a container, where it evaporates.

DEFROSTING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

The freezer should be defrosted once or twice a year or when excessive frost is present (3 mm thickness). The formation of frost is normal.

The amount and rate at which frost accumulates depends on room conditions and how often the door is open.

To defrost the unit, switch off the product and take out all food.

Leave the freezer door open to allow the frost to melt.

For appliances in figure only pull out the defrost water drain and place a container under the drain.

When the operation is completed, put back the defrost water drain.

Clean the inside of the freezer.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Switch the appliance back on and store the food inside.

ACCESSIONS

EGG TRAY

BOTTLE SEPARATOR

ICE TRAY

FIRST TIME USE

HOW TO START THE APPLIANCE

After plugging the appliance to the mains, it starts the operation automatically.

After starting the appliance, wait at least 4-6 hours before placing food into the appliance.

When the appliance is connected to the power supply, the display lights up and all the icons appear on the display for approximately 1 second. The default (factory) values of the fridge compartment settings light-up.

TEMPERATURE SETTING

The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at the recommended medium temperature.

Note: Displayed set points correspond to the average temperature throughout the whole refrigerator.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING SINGLE APPLIANCE

To guarantee adequate ventilation, leave a space on both sides and above the appliance.

The distance between the rear of the appliance and the wall behind the appliance should be at least 50mm.

A reduction of this space will increase the Energy consumption of product.

DAILY USE

HOW TO INCREASE FREEZER STORAGE CAPACITY

• removing the baskets to allow the storage of big products.
• placing the food products directly on the freezer shelves.

• removing additional removable accessories.

• Do not block the air out area (on the back wall and on the bottom inside the product) with food products.

• All shelves and pull-out baskets are removable.
• The internal temperatures of the appliance may be affected by the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening, as well as location of the appliance.

Temperature setting should take into consideration these factors.
Unless otherwise specified the appliance accessories are not dishwasher safe.

REMOVING THE FREEZER DRAWER CONTAINER

• Open the freezer door
  Pull the upper container upwards by the right and left corners (1)
• Remove the drawer (2)

Install the upper container in the reverse order

FOOD-STORAGE TIPS

FRIDGE COMPARTMENT

The refrigerator is the ideal storage location for ready meals, fresh and preserved food, dairy products, fruit and vegetables and beverage.

HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass containers and cling film to wrap foods.

Always use closed containers for liquids and for food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor transfer or cover them.
Foods which give off a large amount ethylene gas and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit, vegetables and salad, should always be separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example do not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage.

Do not store food too close together to enable sufficient air circulation.
To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle holder.
If you have a little quantity of food to store in the refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves above the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this is the coolest area of the compartment.

WHERE TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGE

On the fridge shelves: ready meals, tropical fruits, cheeses, deli.
In the coldest area (the one above the fruits and vegetables crisper): meat, fish, cold cuts, cakes.

In the fruits and vegetables crisp: fruits, salad, vegetables.
In the door: butter, jams, sauces, pickles, cans, bottles, beverage cartons, eggs.

Legend

TEMPERATE ZONE

Suggested for the storage of tropical fruit, cans, drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam.

COOL ZONE

Suggested for storage of cheese, milk, dairy food, delicatessen, yogurt.

FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER

FREEZING ZONE DRAWER

(MAX COOL ZONE) Suggested to freeze fresh/cooked food.

FREEZER DRAWER

Note

The Grey tone of the legend doesn't match with the color of drawers

FREEZER COMPARTMENT

The freezer is the ideal storage location for store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.

The maximum number of kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24-hour period is indicated on the rating plate (...kg/24h). If you have a little quantity of food to store in the freezer, we recommend to use the bottom area.

TIPS FOR FREEZING AND STORING FRESH FOOD

We recommend to label and date all your frozen food. Adding a label will help you to identify foods and to know when they should be used before their quality deteriorates. Do not re-freeze defrosted food.
Before freezing, wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, air and water-tight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or freezer containers suitable for freezing fresh food.
Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.
Fresh vegetables and fruit should preferably be

frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavor. Some meat, especially game, should be hung before it is frozen.

Always leave hot food to cool before placing in the freezer.
Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the thawed food can be refrozen.
Do not freeze bottles with liquid.

FROZEN FOOD: SHOPPING TIPS

When purchasing frozen food products:

Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun.
When shopping, buy frozen foods at the end of your trip and transport them in a thermally insulated cool bag.
Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer.

If food has defrosted even partially, do not refreeze it. Consume within 24 hours.
Avoid or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. Respect the best-before date on the package.
Always observe the storage information on the package.

STORAGE TIME OF FROZEN FOOD

MEAT	months	STEWS	months	FRUITS	months
Beef	8 - 12	Meat, Poultry	2 - 3	Apples	12
Pork, veal	6 - 9	DAIRY PRODUCTS		Apricots	8
Lamb	6 - 8	Butter	6	Blackberries	8 - 12
Rabbit	4 - 6	Cheese	3	Blackcurrants / Redcurrants	8 - 12
Mince/Offal	2 - 3	Double Cream	1 - 2	Cherries	10
Sausages	1 - 2	Ice-cream	2 - 3	Peaches	10
POULTRY		Eggs	8	Pears	8 - 12
Chicken	5 - 7	SOUPS AND SAUCES		Plum	10
Turkey	6	Soup	2 - 3	Raspberries	8 - 12
Giblets	2 - 3	Meat Sauce	2 - 3	Strawberries	10
CRUSTACEANS		Pate	1	Rhubarb	10
Molluscs creab, lobster	1 - 2	Ratatouille	8	Fruit juices (orange, lemon, grapefruit)	4 - 6
Crab, lobster	1 - 2	PASTRY AND BREAD		VEGETABLES
SHELLFISH		Bread	1 - 2	Asparagus	8 - 10
Oyster, Shucked	1 - 2	Cakes (plain)	4	Basil	6 - 8
FISH		Gateaux (cakes)	2 - 3	Beans	12
"fatty" (salmon, herring, meckerel)	2 - 3	Crepes	1 - 2	Artichokes	8 - 10
"lean" (code, sole)	3 - 4	Uncooked pastry	2 - 3	Broccoli	8 - 10
		Quiche	1 - 2	Brussels sprout	8 - 10
		Pizza	1 - 2	Cauliflower	8 - 10
				Carrots	10 - 12
				Celery	6 - 8
				Mushrooms	8
				Parlsey	6 - 8
				Peppers	10 - 12
				Peas	12
				Runner-beans	12
				Spinach	12
				Tomatoes	8 - 10
				Zucchini	8 - 10

RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE

ABSENCE / VACATION

In case longer absence its recommended to use up food and to disconnect the appliance to save energy.

MOVING

1. Take out all internal parts.

2. Wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost.

3. Screw the adjustable feet so that they do not touch the support surface.

4. Close and fix door with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the appliance.

POWER FAILURE

In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your electricity supply company and ask how long it is going to last.

Note: Bear in mind that a full appliance will stay cold longer than a partially filled one.

If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be affected.

If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away.

For power failures lasting up to 24 hours.

Keep the door of the appliance closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible.

For power failures lasting more than 24 hours.

Empty the freezer compartment and arrange the food in a portable freezer. If this type of freezer is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are available, try to use up the food, which is more easily perishable.

Empty the ice tray.

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply.

Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids.

Do not use steam cleaners.

The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.

Periodically clean the appliance with a cloth and a solution of lukewarm water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Condenser placed in the rear of the appliance should be cleaned regularly using a vacuum cleaner.

Important:

The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.
The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically clean them with a vacuum cleaner.

To ensure continuous and correct flow of defrost water, regularly clean the inside of the draining hole on the back of the refrigerator near the fruit and vegetable drawer, using the tool provided.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE

BEFORE CONTACTING AFTER-SALES SERVICE...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.

FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS

Sounds coming from your appliances are normal since it has a number of fans and engines to regulate performances that switch on and off automatically.

SOME OF THE FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS CAN BE REDUCED THROUGH:

Leveling the appliance and installing it on an even surface.
Separating and avoiding contact between the appliance and furniture.

Checking if the internal components are correctly placed.
Checking if bottles and containers are not in contact with each other.

SOME OF THE FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS YOU MIGHT HEAR

A hissing sound when switching on the appliance for the first time or after a long pause.

A gurgling sound when refrigerant fluid enters into the pipes.

BRRR sound is from the compressor running.

Buzzing sound when water valve or fan start working.

A cracking sound when compressor starts.

The Click is from the thermostat which adjusts how often the compressor is running.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING	There may be an appliance power supply problem.	>Check if power cable plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage. >Check if the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home
THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST PAN	This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half full.	>Make sure the appliance is level so that the water does not overflow.
THE EDGES OF THE APPLIANCE CAFINET, WHICH COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DOOR SEAL, ARE WARM TO THE TOUCH	This is not a defect. This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running.
THE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK	The light may need replacing. The appliance may be in On/ Stand-by model	>Make sure if the protection devices and fuses of the electrical system in your home work well. >Check if the power cable is plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage >In case the LEDs are broken the user must call the Service for exchange of the same type available only at our After-sales Service Centers or authorized dealers.
THE MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH	Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls.	>Make sure that the appliance controls are correctly set. >Check if there is not a large amount of food been added to the appliance. >Check that the door is not opened too often. >Check that the door close properly.
THE APPLIANCE TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH	There could be various causes (see "Solutions")	>Make sure that the condenser (back the appliance) is free of dust and fluff. >Make sure that the door properly closed. >Make sure that the door seals properly fitted. "On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer. If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY	There could be various causes (see "Solutions")	>Check that food packages are not blocking the door. >Check that the internal parts or automatic ice maker are not out of position. >Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. >Ensure the appliance is level.

AFTER-SALES

SERVICE

BEFORE CALLING

THE AFTER-SALES SERVICE

1. See if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.

2. Switch the appliance off and back on again to see if the fault persists

IF AFTER THE ABOVE CHECKS THE FAULT STILL OCCURS, GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NEAREST AFTER-SALES SERVICE

To receive assistance, call the number shown on the warranty booklet or follow the instructions on the website www.indesit.com

Always specify:

• a brief description of the fault;
  the type and exact model of the appliance;
• the service number (number after the word Service on the rating plate). The service number is also indicated on the guarantee booklet;
• your full address;
• your telephone number.

SERVICE

0000 000 0000

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised after-sales service (to guarantee that original spare parts will be used and repairs carried out correctly).

Manufacturer:

Whirlpool Europe s.r.l. - Socio Unico

Viale Guido Borghi 27

21025 Comerio (VA)

Italy