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USER MANUAL T 5 FNF P (EX) INDESIT

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.

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 contact

one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the con- nections are made using special terminals and in others 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. Installation Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en- sure the best and most efficient performance of your appliance. 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. For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave: - a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any cabinets above it; - a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance and any adjacent cabinets/walls. 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. Levelling The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the feet at the front of the appliance. Earthing Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt- age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot- tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor- responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or multiple sockets. Position the appliance in such a way that you can access the socket where it is plugged in. Check the power load The electrical socket must support the maximum power load of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper). Before plugging the appliance to the mains Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per- formance. Safety - a good habit to get into.2

Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezingfresh foods and making ice Freezer shelf “Cool Box” compartment for meat and fish Fridge compartment temperature adjustment knob

Freezer compartment temperature adjustment knob

Removable height adjustable shelves Fruit and vegetable drawer Adjustable feet Removable door shelf for bottles Removable door shelf for food products Beverage can shelves Removable shelf with lid and egg compartment Freezer door shelf

How to Start the Appliance NOTICE After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be- fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it operates properly. Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean the interior well with warm water and baking soda. After putting the plug in the socket, make sure that the light is on inside the appliance and then turn the thermostat knob (D and E) to the “med” setting. After a few hours have passed, you can place fresh food in the refrigerator compartment and frozen foods into the freezer. How to use the refrigerator compartment... The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment. min = less cold max = colder It is recommended that a medium set- ting be used (med). - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any longer than raw food. - Do not place liquids in containers without covering them because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost. - Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the compressor to work harder and use more energy.

WARNING: Do not place any food in direct contact with

the air windows in order not to obstruct air flow. The can rack The can rack (Fig. 1) on the inner door allows you to store not only cans, but also yo- ghurt, butter and other containers, according to your requirements. Fig. 1 Using the "Cool Box" compartment for meat and fish This compartment was designed to allow for longer preservation times for fresh meat and fish (for as long as a week). This is possible as the coldest temperature of the entire fridge is available inside this specific compartment. Moreover, the “Cool Box” compartment can also be used to cool dishes that are normally eaten “cold”. The cover of the “Cool Box” is opened towards to the basement of the same compartment (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 fridge

What Not to Store in the Refrigerator Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks. Bananas (they will turn black). Citrus fruits. Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).4

- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con- sult a specialized manual. - Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re- frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to freeze it once again. - Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed in contact with those that are already frozen or those that have been fast-frozen. - During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the freezer. - The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg- etable crisper. - In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec- ommended that you divide food into small portions so that they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly marked with the content and the date they were frozen. - Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately 9-14 hours. - Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze. - Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.

WARNING: Do not place any food in direct contact with

the all air windows in the freezer and fast freezer compartment in order not to obstruct air flow. How to use the freezer compartment... The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature inside the freezer compartment. min = less cold max = colder It is recommended that a medium setting be used (med).

Freezing fresh foods To freeze foods when the freezer is running follow these steps: set knob to "max" when you store the food. After 24 hours have passed and the fresh food has been frozen, turn the knob back to one of the normal settings. Attention: Do not forget to change the temperature setting if you want to avoid useless wastes of energy. Tips on Saving Energy - Install the Appliance Properly In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun- light, in a well ventilated room complying with the mini- mum distances indicated in the paragraph entitled, “ Instal- lation/Ventilation.” - Use the Right Temperature Setting A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption. - Do not Overfill To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously. - Close the Doors Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the tem- perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for a long time, consuming energy. - Keep an Eye on the Seals Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes. - No Hot Foods A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the re- frigerator. freezer5

Guide to Using the Freezer Meat and Fish 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.6

Fruits and Vegetables 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. Eggs Freeze without shells in small containers

At room temperature or in refrigerator.7

Keeping Your Appliance in Shape Cleaning and maintenance Always unplug the appliance from the mains beforecleaning.- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourlessmaterials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealedcontainers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formationof odours that are difficult to remove.- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean theinternal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soakedwith a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, whichis also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodiumbicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleachor detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent basedproducts.- Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be cleaned bysoaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If you own adishwasher, you may wash these parts in the dishwasher.Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.Fig. 3- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the backpanel and affect the proper running of the appliance. Toremove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using theappropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not inuse for any length of time, remember to clean the interiorand dry thoroughly, leaving the doors open to prevent theformation of bad odours and mould.- How to replace the internallamp. The lamp for theinternal light is situated at therear of the thermostat box.To replace it, disconnect theappliance from the electricitymains, unscrew the burnedout bulb and replace it withanother bulb with a wattageno higher than 10 Watt,follow the instructions illus-trated in fig. 3. Is There a Problem? The refrigerator does not function. Have you checked whether:• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment orhome has been turned off;• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into anotheroutlet in the room. The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool properly. Have you checked whether:• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;• The doors are left open too long;• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled. The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold. Have you checked whether:• The thermostat knob is on the proper setting. The motor runs continuously. Have you checked whether• The doors are not closed well or have remained open toolong;• The ambient temperature is too high;• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting. The appliance makes too much noise. The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when thecompressor is not running (this is not a defect).Have you checked whether:• The refrigerator is level.• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objectsthat vibrate and make noise.Never call on unauthorized technicians and alwaysrefuse spare parts which are not originals. Mod. RG 2330

Net Util UtileGrossBruto Brut Freez. CapacPoder de Cong Made in Italy 13918 Test P.S-I.PressureHIGH-235LOW 140kg/24 h 4,0 ClassClase ClasseIf after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate orthe problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre andinform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation ofthe model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) writ-ten on the rating plate located at the bottom left next tothe vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below).8