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USER MANUAL KUP 200 Ariston Thermo

Installation ATTENTION Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of your appliance. Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards (EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark (IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi- nation of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under

no circumstances should it be installed outside even if pro- tected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.

2. The appliance should be used only by adults and exclu-

sively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instruc- tions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this prod- uct.

3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when

barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this

appliance by connecting it to the power supply with exten- sions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been installed between two cabinets, make sure that the supply chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy object.

5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug

from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.

6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if

your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your mouth as this may result in burns.

7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from

the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen- eral switch in your home).

8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break

or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might lock themselves inside the appliance when play- ing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children.

9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chap-

ter entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you re- solve the problem, before calling an after-sales service cen- tre. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the internal components.

10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please con-

tact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the connections are made using special terminals and in oth- ers a special tool must be used to access the connections.

11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment

for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.

12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –

containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump. For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation in charge of waste disposal. Safety - a good habit to get into. To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly. Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there- fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid. During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries aris- ing out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters. Insufficient power? The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located within the freezer

Before making the electrical connection ... After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti- cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert- ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func- tions properly.9

A Closer Look Storage CompartmentsCompartments Used for Freezing and StorageTemperature Adjustment KnobThis knob makes it possible to adjust the internal tem-perature of the freezer with the following settings:- 0 : The freezer is off; - 1: Freezer is on low;- 4: Freezer is on high; By turning the knob from setting "1" to setting "4" allows you to lower the temperature.Green LightWhen the light is on (move the switch to the right)this indicates that the appliance is connected to themains. When the switch is moved to the left (greenlight covered), the appliance is disconnected fromthe mains.Yellow LightWhen this light is on (move theswitch to the left), the compressorwill operate continuously to reachthe lower temperatures necessaryfor freezing fresh foods quickly. Bymoving the switch to the right(yellow light covered) the freezeris operated by the thermostat.Red LightThis light goes on when thetemperature inside the applianceis not sufficient to preservefoodstuffs.Drain system for drawing offdefrost water

NOTICE After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. Once the appliance has been connected to the mains, en- sure that the green light is on and turn the yellow light on as well. When the red light is off, turn off the yellow light: the appli- ance is now ready for use. Setting Up Your Appliance Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance Tips on Freezing - Remember that you should never refreeze products you have allowed to thaw, even if only partially. Once thawed, cook the food, then either eat (within 24 hours) or refreeze

- Consult a specialized manual when packaging foods for freezing. - For the best storage and thawing, remember to freeze small portions. This will ensure rapid and uniform freezing. Mark package with a description of the contents and the date it was frozen. - Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data plate on the inside of the freezer. - To freeze food, first turn the yellow lamp on and then introduce the food to be frozen inside the upper compart- ments “G”, making sure that these are laid out in direct contact with the cooling shelves as much as possible and that they do not touch any provisions which have already been frozen in the same compartment. - The introduction of a considerable amount of food to be frozen could momentarily raise the temperature within the freezer compartment (the red lamp lights up). This situa- tion, being only transitory, does not compromise the good preservation of those foods already stored. - After 24 hours, once the freezing process is over, make sure you switch the yellow lamp off.

Warning: Please do not forget to do this if you want to

avoid wasting energy. - In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at least 20 hours. - Do not place full bottles in the freezer because liquids increase in volume when they freeze and this could cause the bottles to burst. - Fill the ice cube trays three-quarters of the way full. Storage For best storage of fresh-frozen and frozen foods, do not set the thermostat knob below 1, regardless of the ambient temperature of the room where the freezer is installed. For ambient tempera- tures of up to 25°-27°C, the thermostat knob should be set be- tween 2 and 3, while for temperatures up to 32°C the setting should be between 3 and 4. Follow the instructions on the packages of frozen foods scrupu- lously. If none are provided, do not store the food for more than 3 months from the date of purchase. When purchasing frozen foods, make sure that they have been stored at the proper temperature and that the package is properly sealed. When purchasing frozen foods, it is best to transport them in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then place them in the freezer immediately. If the package is damp on the outside or is abnormally swollen, it is likely that the package was stored at an inadequate tempera- ture and the food has deteriorated. To maximize the freezer volume, it is possible to remove the drawers (except the lowest one), and to arrange the food directly on top of the evaporating plates. Ensure that the door is properly closed after putting food in the freezer.11

Guide to Using the Freezer Food Wrapping Tenderising (days) Storage (months) Thawing Time Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required. Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required. Veal/Pork Chops Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Veal/Lamb Cutlets Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) 6 Not required. Minced Meat In aluminium containers covered with cling wrap. Freshly minced 2 Slowly in refrigerator. Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required. Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary. Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator. Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator. Pheasant, Partrige and Wild Duck Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator. Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator. Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator. Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator. Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required. Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required. Shellfish Store in salted water in aluminium containers or plastic containers. 3 Very slowly in refrigerator. Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water. Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan. Meat and Fish12

Food Preparation Blanching Time Wrapping Storage (months) Thawing Time Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2' In Containers (cover with syrup)

In refrigerator very slowly. Apricots, Peaches, Cherries and Plums Peel and pit. 1' / 2' In Containers (cover with syrup)

In refrigerator very slowly. Strawberries Blackberries and Raspberries Rinse and fry. In Containers (cover with sugar) 10 / 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain. In Containers (add 10% sugar)

In refrigerator very slowly. Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush. In Containers (sugar to taste) 10 / 12 In refrigerator very slowly. Cauliflower Remove leaves, cut head into small pieces and blanch in water and a little lemon juice. 2' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required. Cabbage and Brussel Sprouts Wash and cut into small pieces. 1' / 2' Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature. Peas Shell and wash. 2' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required. French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required. Carrots, Peppers and Turnips Peel, wash and slice if necessary. 3' / 4' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required. Mushrooms and Asparagus Wash, peel and cut up. 3' / 4' Plastic Baggies or Containers 6 At room temperature. Spinach Wash and mince. 2' Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature. Vegetable for Soups Wash and cut up in small pieces.

Plastic Baggies or Containers 6 / 7 Not required. Various Foods Preparation Blanching Time Wrapping Storage (months) Thawing time Bread Plastic Baggies 4 At room temperature and in the oven. Cakes Plastic Baggies 6 About 10 minutes at room temperature, cook at 100/200°C. Cream Plastic Containers 6 At room temperature or in refrigerator. Butter In original wrapping or tinfoil 6 In refrigerator. Boiled Food or Vegetable Soup Plastic or Glass Containers 3 / 6 At room temperature or in hot water.

Freeze without shells in small containers

At room temperature or in refrigerator Fruits and Vegetables13

Caring for Your Appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home). Defrosting It is a good idea to remove the frost buildup from the inside of the appliance from time to time.

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.

Make sure not to use pointed metal objects to do so as this could result in piercing the refrigeration circuits, causing ir- reparable damage to the appliance. Use the plastic scraper provided with the freezer. Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose. To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the door open until the frost has completely thawed. The freezer is equipped with a system to drain the water from the defrosting procedure. Simply, place a container in the position indicated in fig. 1. To speed up defrosting, one or more pots of warm water can be placed inside the appliance. While defrosting the freezer, it is a good idea to wrap the food taken from the freezer in several layers of paper and place it in a cool place. Since the temperature of the frozen food will inevitably rise, it is best to consume it quickly as its storage life will have been shortened. Cleaning and Maintenance The inside of the freezer should be cleaned on a periodic basis after it has been defrosted. Only use a water and bi- carbonate solution to clean the appliance. Do not use abra- sive cleaning products, detergents or soap. After the inside has been cleaned, rinse well with clean water and dry care- fully. Once the appliance has been cleaned, turn on the appli- ance, following the instructions in "Setting Up Your Appli- ance." - Install the Appliance Correctly This means that the appliance should be installed away from sources of heat or direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room. - Correct Temperature Settings Set the freezer temperature knob to one of the medium settings. Very low temperatures will not only consume a great deal of energy, but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life of the food. - Shut the Doors Open your appliance only when strictly necessary - every time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. In order to restore the correct temperature, the motor will have to run and consume energy. - Check the Door Seals Keep the seals clean and pliable so that they fit closely against the door to ensure that no cold air is lost. - Avoid Frost Buildup Remember to check the sides of the freezer for frost. When the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately (See, "Caring for Your Appliance"). Energy Saving Tips Fig. 114

The Green Light is Off Have you checked if:

• there is power to the unit?

• the main power switch to the house is on? The Red Alarm Light is Always On Have you checked if:

• the door is closed properly and the seal is still OK?

• the door is being opened too often?

• the temperature knob is on the right setting?

• there is too much frost buildup? The Motor Runs Constantly Have you checked if:

• the yellow light is on (constant operation setting)?

• the thermostat is on the right setting? The Appliance Makes Too Much Noise Have you checked if:

• the freezer is level?

• the appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and make noise?

• it is the noise made by the refrigerant, which occurs even when the compressor is off (this is not a defect). Troubleshooting Mod. RG 2330

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Never call on unauthorized technicians and always refuse spare parts which are not originals. If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in- form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located within the freezer (see examples in the figures below).15

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