AFL631CX - Fridge HAIER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AFL631CX HAIER

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CLOSE/CHIUSO OPEN/APERTO A

2. AFTER-SALE SERVICE 2

Guarantee conditions 2

Identication and serial No. Plate 2

INOX INOX AssistanceHAIER

3. SPECIFICATIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 3

Description of the appliance 3

Disposal and interruption 6

INOX INOX AssistanceHAIER

Transport and unpacking 7

Installation of handles 8

Cleaning before use 8

Electrical connection 8

INOX INOX AssistanceHAIER

Description of the functions of the refrigerator and freezer

Description of the functions of the refrigerator and freezer

Advice on the preservation of foods: refrigerator/freezer 12

INOX I N O X AssistanceHAIER

7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 16

Cleaning the appliance 16

1. PRESENTATION Congratulations!

You have purchased a high quality appliance, which will meet

your expectations reliably and safely and will provide you top

level performance for a long time.

It is simple and immediate to use, but we advise you to read

this handbook carefully and keep it in a place accessible for

future consultation.

The Manufacturer also ensures you an ecient and speedy

after-sales technical assistance service.

2. AFTER -SALES SERVICE Guarantee conditions

Guarantee cover for appliances can only be considered valid if

presented together with a scal receipt or invoice.

Once guarantee cover has expired, repair work, replacement

parts, labour and carriage costs provided by an Authorised

Service Centre shall be charged to the customer.

Guarantee cover does not include damage or faults to the ap-

Identication and serial No. Plate

If the appliance is faulty or does not operate, consult the

“Troubleshooting” chap. at the back of this handbook. If the

problem is not resolved, call the Assistance Centre, specifying

the data on the Identication and serial No. plate: it is located

inside the refrigeration compartment glued low down on the

left side (see paragraph “Description of the appliance”).

The identication and Serial No. Plate provides important

information about the appliance and must not be tampered

Information provided in the rating plate affixed to the

B: Manufacturer’s details

E: Internal refrigerator compartment net capacity

F: Internal freezer compartment net capacity

G: Chiller compartment net capacity (if any)

H: Freezing capacity (given in weight – kg - of food products

M: Type and quantity of refrigerant

Operating conditions

Correct operation of the appliance and the cooling and

preservation temperatures are guaranteed only at the following

operating conditions:

• temperatureoftheroomwheretheapplianceishoused

conforming to the climatic class indicated on the Serial

Table 1 - Climatic class

SN From +10°C to +32°C N From +16°C to +32°C ST From +16°C to +38°C T From +16°C to +43°C

• maximumrelativeambienthumidity:90%;

• theappliancemustbelocatedwellawayfromheatsour-

ces (e.g. ovens, central heating plants, direct sun rays,

ofanyobstructions;

• correctinstallation(e.g.levelling,capacityofthesystem

conforming to the data on the serial No. Plate).

Description of the appliance

Detailed description of the appliance you have purchased.

A: Refrigerator control panel

E: “ Fresh Control 0°C” drawer

G: Fruit/vegetables preservation drawer

I: Freezer drawer tray

L: Freezer internal drawer

Q: Bottle stop (2 components)

U1: Freezer top drawer

U2: Freezer bottom drawer

V: Freezer internal tray

Z: Freezer internal drawer

The accessories illustrated in the gure are present in

various models. there may be small dierences between these

and those present on your refrigerator.

General advice to optimise operation of the appliance

• Thishandbookmustbestoredtogetherwiththeappliance

for any future consultation. In the event of sale or transfer to

another person, make sure that the handbook is provided

together with the appliance, thus enabling the new user to

know its operation and the relevant warnings.

• Thesewarningshavebeendraftedforyoursafety:therefore,

please read them carefully before installing and using the

• Iftheapplianceisinahorizontalpositionduringtransport.

The oil in the compressor may flow out into the refrigerating

circuit. We therefore advise you to leave the appliance in a

vertical position for 2 hours before start-up, to enable oil to

flow into the compressor.

• Afterunpackingtheappliance,checkitcarefullyandinstall

it following the instructions in the relevant chapter: if you

notice any faults, turn OFF the appliance and follow the

procedure indicated in chap. “After-sales assistance”.

• Beforeyouattemptanyroutineorextraordinarymaintenance

operation, disconnect electrical power to the appliance

– when you do this, do not on any account pull the plug by

its cable. Also check if the cable is damaged. If it is, contact

a Service Centre. If the appliance has been moved, when re-

positioned, make sure that the power cable is not crushed

or is not obstructing.

IMPORTANT: the appliances are provided with

refrigerantgas,ISOBUTHANE(R600a).Theappliance

must be transported and moved, taking maximum care to

ensure that it is not excessively struck or shaken. Failure to

observe the above rule, could put the appliance out of

service. Damage to the refrigerating circuit, with possible

outow of refrigerating gas, could create risks of explosion

caused by external sparks or ames. Do not, on any account,

run your appliance if it appears to be damaged. In case of

damage, contact the Service Centre, ventilate the room

where the appliance is located, and avoid ames or jobs on

• Beforeyouconnecttheappliancetotheelectricalmains,

make sure that the capacity of the system is adequate

with respect to the data on the serial number plate. Any

modification which may be necessary to the domestic

electrical system, in order to install the appliance, must be

carried out by qualied personnel.

• If the appliance is moved from its usual position, take

into account that even after you have unplugged,

the components on the rear of the appliance may remain

very hot for some time.

The appliance is not built for insertion in an embed-

ding structure. Insucient ventilation will certainly

lead to poor operation and will damage the appliance.

IMPORTANT: during normal operation and routine

maintenance, do not on any account:

- use electric appliances inside the compartments for

preservingfoodfrozenbytheappliance;

- use mechanical or other devices to accelerate the

defrosting process, other than those recommended by

- lay fragile, heavy or unstable objects on the appliance.

riseor fall slightly; these appliancesare therefore

unsuitable for preserving products (e.g. medicines) for

which a stable temperature must be guaranteed.

IMPORTANT: this appliance was designed solely for

domesticuse,forpreservingand/orfreezingfoods.

Therefore, make sure that children do not approach the

refrigerator with the intention of playing there, do not sit

on the drawers and do not hang on the doors its

IMPORTANT: Do not put substances with an explosion

risk, contaminants or volatile substances in the

IMPORTANT: Never put carbonated beverages or

bottles of water in the low temperature compartment

(freezer)–they mayexplode.Furthermore,westrongly

advise you not to put hot liquids or foods inside the

appliance and not to ll receptacles up to their brim. For all

other preservation advice, consult chap. “Use”.

 -donotexceedthiscapacitylimit;

- do not exceed the defined level of the capacity line,

indicated in the gure.

Safety data sheet for R600a gas

Measures in the event of accidental leakage

Allow the material to evaporate providing that adequate

ventilation is provided.

The gasishighly inammable;therefore,absolutely avoid

contact with naked ames and hot surfaces.GasR600ais

heavier than air, and therefore, high concentrations could form

close to the oor where general ventilation is poor.

Take the exposed person from the polluted area and carry him

to a warm, well ventilated place.

Long exposure can cause the onset of asphyxia and possible

loss of consciousness. If necessary, practice articial respiration,

and, in the most serious cases, administer oxygen, under close

medical supervision.

It is unlikely that occasional contact with the skin is dangerous

by cutaneous absorption. If this happens: thoroughly wash the

Liquidsplashesandatomisedliquidcancausefreezingburns:

Wash the aected part with plenty of water and call in a doctor

Wash with plenty of water, with eye lids well open, and call in

a specialised doctor as soon as possible.

In any event, we advise you to consult your own doctor

followingcontactwithorinhalationofR600agas.

Disposal and interruption

Under the provisions of art.13 of Law Decree

of 25 July 2005, No.151 “Implementation of

Directives 2002/95 CE, 2002/96/CE and

2003/108/CE, concerning the reduction in

the use of dangerous substances in electric

and electronic appliances, and the disposal

The symbol of the crossed rubbish bin axed to the appliance

or to its package indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the

product must collected separately from other waste. Therefore,

the user shall transfer the appliance, when it has reached

the end of its life, to centres for dierentiated collection of

electronic and electro-technical waste, or redelivery it to the

seller when the user buys a new appliance of equivalent type,

Make sure that the old appliance is transported to the collection

point for its disposal without any damage to the cooling circuit.

You will therefore be sure of preventing uncontrolled outow

ofrefrigerant.Therefrigerantdataareshownontheappliance’s

Thecycloisopenthane,asubstancenotharmfultoozone,is

used as an expander for the insulating foam.

Adequate dierentiated collection, prior to sending the out-

of-service appliance for environmentally compatible recycling,

treatment and disposal, contributes to avoiding possible

negative eects on the environment and health, and favours

theuse and/or recyclingof the materialstheappliance is

Abusive disposal of the product by the user, entails the

application of the sanctions under current legal regulations.

For more detailed information about the available collection

systems, contact your local waste disposal service. We thank you

for your contribution to the protection of the environment.

We advise you to cut the power cable before taking the

appliance to the collection centres.

Make the closing of the door unt for use (by removing

the seals), or better still, remove the door in order, for

example, to prevent a child risking to stay shut inside

5. INSTALLATION Transport and unpacking

Iftheapplianceisinahorizontalpositionduringtransport.The

oil in the compressor may ow out into the refrigerating circuit.

We therefore advise you to leave the appliance in a vertical

position for 2 hours before start-up, to enable oil to ow into

Remove the external packing, remove the protective lm,

where present, from the surfaces of the appliance, clean the

outside of the appliance with specic products. Do not use

scrapers or abrasive fabrics which could damage the surfaces

Carefully remove all sheets and adhesive tape from the

appliance and door and any parts in polystyrene.

Take out the documents and existing accessories from inside

The packing material is recyclable and is marked with

the recycling symbol.

For disposal, follow the local regulations. Packing

material (plastic bags, parts in polystyrene, etc...) must

kept out of reach of children as it is a potential source

Control the appliance carefully: if you notice any faults, do not

install the appliance and follow the procedure indicated in chap.

“After-sales assistance”.

The place chosen for positioning must satisfy the indications

supplied in parag. “Operating conditions”, and must have a

stableoorofsucientcapacityfortheappliance’sweight.

Furthermore, you must take into account the distances to be

respected for correct operation of the appliance and for its

3)wallondooropeningside(atleast30cm).

Level the appliance with its feet: keep the appliance slightly

above the floor to encourage good air circulation on the

condenser. In these conditions, you will obtain excellent

operation of the refrigerant circuit.

Installation of handles

Thehandlesforfreezerdrawersarenotsuppliedmounted:to

mount and install handles refer to the drawing.

1 Screwinthethreadedconnectors(A)intothefreezerunit’s

2 Insert the Allen screws (C) into their lodgings at the bottom

ofthehandle(B)andguidethehandlecompletely ontoits

3 Tighten the Allen screws well (C) using the supplied Allen

Make sure that you have removed, from the appliance, all the

adhesive strips which restrain the accessories, clean all internal

parts with lukewarm water and neutral soap, vinegar or sodium

bicarbonate, in order to remove the characteristic odour of new

parts, then dry carefully.

Donotusedetergentsand/orabrasivescontainingsoda,or

solvents which could damage the nishes.

Electrical connection

Beforeyouinsertthepluginthepower socket,makesure

• thepowercableisnottootight:extensionstoreachthe

socket are not permitted.

IMPORTANT: do not connect the appliance to rectiers

(e.g. sun plants) or by an extension lead.

IMPORTANT: the appliance must be connected to an

ecient earth plate.

To this end, if the power socket of the domestic system is

not connected to earth, connect the appliance to a separate

efficient earth system, in compliance with current legal

regulations, consulting a specialised technician.

The Manufacturer declines all and any responsibility if this

accident prevention regulation is not respected.

ThisapplianceconformstothefollowingEUdirectives:

6. USE Description of the functions of the refrigerator and freezer

Initial power supply

Whentherefrigeratorispoweredup,indicator(A10)lightsup.

The temperature of the compartments is shown on the display

as“-”duetothehightemperaturesinside.Analarmbuzzeris

sounded.Presskey(A9)andthebuzzerstop,whereasindicator

dropped to a given level, the temperatures of the refrigerator

andfreezeronthedisplayrespectfullyindicate“5”and“-18”

according to the settings predened in the factory.

Setting temperature in the refrigerator compartment

Press key (A4) or (A5) to set the refrigerator temperature:

the relevant indicator light ashes, enabling you to set the

temperature from 2°C to 8°C. The setting will be conrmed

automatically 5 seconds after the operation has ended, or by

Setting the temperature of the Cooler compartment

Presskey(A6)or(A7)tosetthecoolertemperature:therelevant

indicator light ashes, enabling you to set the temperature from

-16°Cto-24°C.Thesettingwillbeconrmedautomatically5

seconds after the operation has ended, or by pressing any

way the relevant indicator light also lights up. This function

will be automatically disabled when the temperature drops

to minimum level. This function can be disabled by pressing

In this mode, the temperature in the refrigerator compartment

Toactivatethisfunction,pressSuperFreezekey(A8):Inthis

way the relevant indicator light also lights up. This function will

be automatically disabled within 72 hours. This function can

be disabled by pressing key (A8) again.

In this mode, the temperature in the Cooler compartment

therefrigeratorworksatatemperatureofover+10°C(after

you have activated this function, we advise you to remove

perishable foods from the refrigerator compartment and close

its door).The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is

indicated by “-“. Press key (A2) again – the relevant indicator

goes OFF and the refrigerator will change over to normal

InthismodeyoucansetboththeSuperFreezefunctionand

is automatically disabled.

The display screen goes OFF automatically 1 min. after the end

of the operation. It can be enabled again by opening the door

or pressing any key (an alarm does not turn ON the screen).

When the refrigerator door stays open for more than 3 min., a

buzzerissounded:3beepsevery30seconds.Thebuzzercan

be disabled by closing the door, or pressing any key. If the door

stays open the display is re-lighted and the alarm indicator

(A9)isshown.Ifthefridgedoorisleftopenfor7minutes,the

internal light automatically switches o. The light switches on

after closing and reopening the door.

A5: Refrigerator temperature reduction push button

Excessive temperature alarm

stays lighted until the set temperature is reached inside the

Turning OFF the refrigerator compartment

If you press key (A1) for 3 seconds, indicators (TF) and (A1) go

OFF, the refrigerator compartment will be disabled, whereas

thefreezercompartmentoperatesnormally.Tore-enablethe

refrigerator compartment, press key (A1) again for 3 seconds:

the relevant indicator lights up, and the icon indicating the

temperature of the refrigerator compartment will be reset.

Turning OFF the appliance

Ifyoupresskey(A10)for3seconds,therelevantindicatorgoes

OFF, the display screen also goes OFF, and the refrigerator stops

operating but will continue to be powered by the electrical

system.Tore-enabletheappliance,presskey(A10)onceagain

for 3 seconds. The relevant indicator lights up, the display screen

lights up and the refrigerator resumes operating normally.

Note:iftheHolidayor SuperCoolfunctions,andtheSuper

Freezefunctionwereactivebeforetheappliancewasturned

OFF, they are re-activated at power-up.

When “E” or “F” is displayed due to a malfunction, the refrigerator

can still guarantee preservation of foods.

Please contact the Service Centre as soon as possible.11

Description of the functions of refrigerator and freezer

A4: Temperature reduction push button

C: Holidayfunctionindicatorlight

D: Refrigerator temperature

E: Refrigerator compartment indicator light

F: Cooler indicator light

B D F E G H IC A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

Initial power supply

When the refrigerator is powered for the rst time, indicator

(G)lightsup.Thetemperatureoftherefrigeratorandfreezer

compartments is respectively shown as “-“and “- -“on the display,

duetothehightemperatureinside.Analarmbuzzeristhen

generated.Ifyoupresskey(A5)thebuzzerstops,whereasthe

indicator (G) stays lighted until the temperatures predened in

the factory are reached. The display reduces its brightness one

minute before the end of the last operation.

Setting the temperature in the Refrigerator compartment

Press key (A2) repeatedly until indicators (D) and (E) begin to

ashsimultaneously;presskeys(A3)and(A4)

to set the temperature from a minimum value of 2°C up to a

Press push button (A5) to confirm the set temperature:

indicators (D) And (E) will stop ashing.

Setting the temperature in the Cooler compartment

Presskey(A2)repeatedlyuntilindicators(H)and(F)beginto

ashsimultaneously;presskeys(A3)and(A4)

to set the temperature from a minimum value of -24°C up to a

Press push button (A5) to confirm the set temperature:

function will be automatically disabled when temperature

drops below minimum level. This function can be disabled by

repeating the activation procedure

In this mode, the temperature in the refrigerator compartment

andtheHolidayfunctioncannotbeset.

Press push button (A2) repeatedly until indicator (I) begins to

ash;presspushbutton(A5)toconrmactivationoftheSuper-

Indicator (I) will stop ashing and will remain lighted. This

function will be automatically disabled within 72 hours.

This function can be disabled by repeating the activation

In this mode, the temperature in the cooler compartment

Repeatedly press push button (A2) until indicator (I) begins to

ash;presspushbutton(A5)toconrmactivationoftheHoliday

function. Indicator (C) stops ashing and remains lighted. In

Holiday modetherefrigeratoroperatesatatemperatureof

over+10°C(weadviseyoutoremoveperishablefoodsfromthe

refrigerator compartment and close its door after activating this

function). The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is

indicated with “-”. To disable the function, repeat the activation

InthismodeyoucansetboththeSuperFreezefunctionand

is automatically disabled.

The display screen automatically reduces brightness one

opening the door or pressing any key. In the case of an alarm,

When the refrigerator door stays open for more than 3 min.,

indicator(G)ashesandabuzzerissounded:3beepsevery30

seconds. If the door is closed, the alarm stops and indicator (G)

goesOFF.Toexcludethebuzzeronly,presspushbutton(A5).12

If the fridge door is left open for 7 minutes, the internal light

automatically switches o. The light switches on after closing

and reopening the door.

Excessive temperature alarm

Whenthetemperatureinthefreezercompartmentrisesover

(G) stays lighted until the set temperature is reached inside the

compartments.Toexcludethebuzzeronly,presspushbutton

Disabling the refrigerator compartment

If you press key (A1) and hold it down for 3 seconds: the

refrigeratorcompartmentwillbedisabled,whereasthefreezer

compartment will operate normally. On the display, indicator

(D) will go OFF and indicator (E) will darken. To re-enable

Advice on the preservation of foods: REFRIGERATOR Description of functions

SuperFreeze: we advise you to use this function when you

put the fresh foods you have bought during shopping, in the

refrigerator compartment.

This method favours faster cooling of foods.

Holidayfunction: this function is recommended when, for

short periods (e.g. a holiday), you do not wish to disable the

refrigerator but make it work at reduced consumption. With

thismode,thefreezercompartmentoperatesnormallyand

the refrigerator compartment operates at temperatures of over

+10°C.Inviewofthetemperature,removefromtherefrigerator

all perishable foods which require lower temperatures for

excellent preservation, and keep the refrigerator door closed.

Advice on cooling foods

Ambients with different temperatures can be created by

circulating air in the cooling compartment. These ambients are

particularly suitable for preserving various foods. It is therefore

important to position the foods to allow air to freely circulate

Thecoldestzones(e.g.suitableforpreservingdressedandother

meats are just above the vegetables drawer. Instead the less

coolzonesaresituatedatthetop,towardtheoutsideandinthe

doors (ideal for preserving butter and cheeses to spread).

Ventilation inside the vegetables drawer is provided by a series

ofslitswhichcanbeclosedattheuser’sdiscretion.

Advice on how to best use the refrigerator compartment:

• donotputinhotfoodsorevaporatinghotliquids;

• always replacein closed containers,or inappropriate

packages, liquids and all foods which issue or which can

walloftherefrigeratorandfreezercompartment;

• donotputintheapplianceexplosivematerialsorspray

cylinders containing inflammable propellants such as

butane, propane pentane, etc...and put back high proof

alcohol only in upright position and in properly shut

containers. Gasses or liquids that accidentally issue from

cylinders can be recognised by reading the indications

of their content, and are sometimes marked with a ame

Glass top in two pieces

Byasimpleoperation,showninthegurebelow,thefrontglass

top (D2) can be positioned under the rear one (D1).

In this way you can create space for cooling bottles (or other

very high containers) in a vertical position.

the refrigerator compartment, press key (A1) for 3 seconds:

indicator (D) will reappear and indicator (E) returns to normal

NOTE:iftheHolidayorSuperCoolfunctionswereactivebefore

the appliance was turned OFF, they are re-activated at the new

Disabling the appliance

Ifyoupushbutton(A6)for3seconds,thedisplayscreengoes

OFF, and the refrigerator stops operating but will continue to be

powered by the electrical system. To re-enable the appliance,

presskey(A6)onceagainandholditdownfor3seconds

Note:iftheHolidayorSuperCoolfunctions,andtheSuper

OFF, they are re-activated at power-up.

When “E” or “F” is displayed due to a malfunction, the refrigerator

can still guarantee preservation of foods.

Please contact the Service Centre as soon as possible.13

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Table 2 - Preserving foods in the refrigerator

Food Preservation containers Preservation zone Duration

Meat and fish (of any

Protective lm, aluminium sheets, closed glass

containers, plastic for foods or steel

Closed containers in glass, plastic for foods or

Fruit and vegetables Sale package or bulk Fruit/vegetabledrawers 3-4 days

Bananas, potatoes,

Do not preserve in the refrigerator - -

milk,fruitjuices,zzy

Food containers in glass or plastic Balconiesonthedoor Refer to the best

foods, sauces, butter,

spreadable cheeses, eggs

Original package Balconiesonthedoor Refer to the best

Original package Any drawer

When storing food in the refrigerator compartment, place food in

purpose food grade containers or wrapped in food grade plastic

Advice on preserving foods: FREEZER Description of functions

Freezing:The rapidfreezingfunction isdesigned to best

preservethenutritionalvalueoffoodsplacedinthefreezer

compartment,guaranteeingcompleteandquickerfreezing.

Advice on freezing foods

Thefreezercompartmentisrecommendedforpreserving

alreadyfrozenfoods,forfreezingsmallquantitiesoffoods,and

for preparing ice cubes and ice cream.

IMPORTANT: a temperature of -18°C is necessary for

freezing and preserving foodsforalong time.This

temperature considerably stops the action of microorganisms.

Assoonasthetemperatureexceeds-10°C,thedecomposition

process activated by the microorganisms is resumed, shortening

the life of foods. For this reason, when foods have been

defrosted,theycanbere-frozenonlyaftercookinginorderto

eliminate most of the microorganisms.

• topreserve frozen foods,makesure thattheyare well

preservedbytheseller;

• weadviseyoutolimitopeningthecompartmentcontaining

deepfrozenandfrozenfoodsandkeepitopenforaslittle

• weadviseyoutofreezeonlyfresh,highqualityfoods,after

washinganddryingthemcarefully;

• placethefoodstobefrozeninthelowerdrawer–thisisthe

coldestpointofthefreezercompartment;

reducesthequalityofalreadyfrozenfoods;

• weadvise youtoactivatetheSuper-Freezefunction24

hoursbeforefreezing,whenfoodquantitiesexceed8Kg;

• freezefoodsinsmallportions,carefullywrappedinsuitable

protectivematerial(aluminiumsheetsorspecicfreezer

packets), adhering well and closed, marking the packing

• icecreamandicelolliesshouldbeeatenonlyafewminutes

cutaneous lacerations to lips and tongue. For the same

• packetsmustbedrytopreventthemfreezingtogetheror

attachingtoeachother;

• thepackagingmustensurethatairandhumiditydonot

come out, to prevent drying of foods and loss of the vitamins

contactwithalreadyfrozenfoods,toavoiddefrosting;

• Tofreezesmallquantities of fresh foodproducts  (1-2

Kg), there isno need toadjust freezer compartment

temperature settings. To defrost larger quantities, enable

the“Super-Freeze”function(parag.”description of refrigerator

and freezer functions)”.

IMPORTANT: do not preserve bottled drinks, especially

iffizzy, in the freezercompartment or in thelow

temperaturecells;ifthebeveragesfreeze, thecontents

expand and the bottles can burst.

IMPORTANT:increasingthetemperatureoffrozenfoods,

reduces their preservation time.

• If,foraccidentalreasons,i.e.apowercutinthedomestic

system, the foods in the freezer compartment have

defrosted (eve if only partially), they must be consumed very

quickly;theycanalsobere-frozenafterbeingcooked.

The appliance is supplied with one or more trays for the

productionoficecubes;llupto¾withdrinkingwaterand

put them back in the appropriate compartment. Do not use

metallic and specially sharpened objects to detach the trays.

To easily detach ice cubes from the tray, pour some running

Advice on defrosting foods

Tocookfrozenfoods excellently,we adviseyoutodefrost

them in the refrigerator or at room temperature, shortening

defrosting time in the latter case.

If you want to cook the foods quickly, providing they are small

they can be cooked directly, lengthening cooking times.

If they are of normal dimensions, they can be defrosted in a

When foods are defrosted, they deteriorate quickly. Therefore,

they should be consumed by the next 12-24 hours and can be

refrozenonlyaftertheyarecooked(boiledorroasted).15

Table 3 - Preserving foods in the freezer

Food Preservation containers Preservation zone Duration

Preservationoffrozen

foods, ice cubes, ice

Original package, well closed

Refer to best before date

Freezing foods: meat

Original package, well closed.

Food containers resisting to cold temperatures,

hermetically closed.

Maximumquantitypercontainer:2.5Kg

Fr e e z i ng f ood s : 1 s t

courses/pastadishes,

fruit, vegetables, sweets

Food containers resisting to cold temperatures,

hermetically closed.

Maximumquantitypercontainer:1Kg

freezercompartment

Whenstoringfoodinthefreezercompartment,placefoodinpurpose

food grade containers or wrapped in food grade plastic film.16

7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the appliance Disconnect the electrical power supply before starting the job.Internal cleaningClean all internal parts with tepid water and neutral soap, vinegar or sodium bicarbonate, then dry accurately. Alternatively use detergents made specifically for the refrigerator, on sale in any supermarket.Donotuseabrasivedetergentsand/orpowders, soda based detergents, or solvents which could damage the nish. To facilitate cleaning, the internal accessories can be removed (consult parag. “Dismantling components”). External cleaningClean all external parts with specic detergents. Do not use abrasivedetergentsand/orpowders,sodabaseddetergents,or solvents which could damage the nish.Dismantling componentsTo facilitate cleaning operations, all the internal components of the appliance can be dismantled. Follow the instructions in the relevant gure.A: Freezer drawers, fruit/vegetable drawer and “Fresh Control 0°C drawer”: these drawers slide on special guides with stops, which prevent the drawers coming out entirely when opened, and risk falling on the oor. If you wish to take them out of the appliance for the cleaning operations, extract them to up to ¾ of their depth, lift them up slightly and continue extracting, keeping them inclined upwards.B: Door balconies: they are simply tted on the guides integrated on the door. To remove them, lift them upward, rmly pushing them up.C: Freezer drawers: they cannot be fully removed from the appliance for reasons of safety; when they have been opened up to the maximum permitted extraction å the internal drawers can be extracted by simply lifting them up ç. D: Glass top in two pieces: the front top (D2) is connected to the rear top to prevent the latter coming out accidentally (see detail.ç); to remove it, slightly lift the rear top (D1) and withdraw the front top (D2). The rear top (D1) is restrained at its ends by two pins which prevent it coming out accidentally (see detail é). To extract it, lift it upward and pull it toward yourself until you withdraw it. When you re-position the two tops (D1 and D2) make sure you connect them once again to each other.E: Top in glass with bottle holder: the top slides on guides, and has two pins preventing the guides from coming out accidentally(see detail å); if you wish to remove it from the appliance for the cleaning operations ,lift it up slightly and extract it, keeping it inclined upwards.F: Glass top: the top slides on guides. If you wish to remove it from the appliance for cleaning operations, take away the “Fresh Control 0°C” drawer, slightly lift up the top and extract it, continuing to hold it inclined upwards.

appliance before you start the

1 A)Opentherefrigeratordoor;

 B)usinganormalscrewdriver,work onthetwoclipsto

remove the head from the top end of the door and

withdrawitupward;

C) using a normal screwdriver, withdraw downward the

clips from the right and left side – the clips are under the

upper hinge, take care not to damage them.

model: remove the two docking

blocks delicately (the two cables connect the display on

the door to the equipment)

2 A)Unscrewthetwoscrewswhichsecurethefrontpanel,

locatedatthetop;

 B)To removeit, obtain leverage inseveral pointswith

a normal screwdriver, taking care not to damage the

C) Rest the front panel on top of the appliance make sure

it is not disconnected.

3 A) While firmly holding the refrigerator door, unscrew the

two screws which restrain the upper hinge on the left

and loosen the third screw located on the right.

 B)Removetheupperhinge,firstturningitanti-clockwise

and then withdrawing it upwards.

C) Next, remove the door from the refrigerator, withdrawing

it upward and re-position it carefully, paying attention

: wind the cable and insert

it in the compartment behind the hinge, making sure it

does not project and obstruct the subsequent re-

positioning of the front panel.

4 A)Unfastenthe three screws which restrain thecentral

hingesothatyoucanremoveit.;

Door reversibility: dismantling door from the right18

9B external displayexternal displayexternal displayexternal display

Door reversibility: mounting door from the left

5 A) Take the central hinge, and with the aid of pliers, unscrew

the pin, turn it upside down and re-fasten it on the

 B)Withthehelpofanormalscrewdriver,withdrawthethree

hole-covers of the central cross piece from the left, and

re-install them on the right.

6 A)Takethecentralhingeandturnitthrough180°C;

 B) fastenitwiththescrewsontheleftofthecentralcross-

7 A) Slightly loosen the screw (already fitted) on the top left

side of the appliance.

 B) Takethetophingeandturnitupsidedown;

C) Unscrewthepin(inthetopofthehinge)andremovefrom

hinge and then screw the pin into the bottom part of the

from the compartment and provisionally let it hang from

8 A) Take the refrigerator door, and insert it on the pin of the

 B) Fittheupperhingeonthedoorandtakeittowardits

location on the appliance

C) Insert the hinge slot on the screw at the left (loosened in

(removed in step 7D) inside the top slot of the hinge (see

A) transfer the display cable, located in the slit above the

refrigerator door, from left to right, always keeping it

 B)routethecableinsidethehingeslitunderthedoorcross-

beam and unite the two display cables.

10 A)Click-fitthehead(previouslyremoved)onthetopsideof

the refrigerator door.

D) fit the clips on the right and left sides (previously

(ex. fours, radiateurs, rayons solaires directs, etc );

F: Plaquette matricule

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Congélation aliments:

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E: Cajón “Fresh Control 0°C”

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Gaveta “Fresh Control

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E: Lade “Fresh Control 0°C”

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