5CR288SD0 - Fridge BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 5CR288SD0 BLAUPUNKT

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Thank you for choosing this product.

This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.

Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.

Icon Type Meaning
	WARNING Serious injury or death risk
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
	FIRE Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
	CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
	IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly

CONTENTS

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...... 26

1.1 General Safety Warnings ......26

1.3 During Usage....30

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE....32

2.1 Dimensions....33

3 USING THE APPLIANCE 34

3.2 Display and Control Panel 34

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer 34

3.3.1 Temperature Set Button....34

3.3.2 Temperature Settings .... 34

3.3.3 Super Cooling Mode....35

3.3.4 Alarm light....35

3.5 Accessories ....36

3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models)....36

3.5.2 The Bottle Holder (In some models)....36

3.5.3 The Fresh Dial (In some models) 36

(In some models)....

3.5.5 Maxi-fresh preserver....37

4 FOOD STORAGE 37

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment....37

4.2 Freezer Compartment ....38

5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....41

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5.2 Replacing LED Lighting....42

6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING....43

6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning ....43

7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE 44

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY....45

9 TECHNICAL DATA....46

10 INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES......46

11 CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE 46

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General Safety Warnings

Read this user manual carefully.

⚠ WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

⚠ WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

⚠ WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

⚠ WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

⚠ WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

⚠ WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

⚠️ If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and

natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic 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.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

1.2 Installation warnings

Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer.

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• The installation procedure into a kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.

1.3 During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment.

- Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.

Disposal of your old appliance

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 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. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging and the Environment

Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and therefore decreases waste production.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for any losses incurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for any losses incurred by inappropriate usage of the appliance.

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A 10 11 12 B 9 8 13

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment

B) Freezer compartment

1) Control panel

2) Turbo fan *

3) Refrigerator shelves

4) Crisper cover

5) Crisper

6) Freezer upper flap / Drawer

7) Freezer drawers

8) Ice box tray

9) Freezer glass shelves

10) Bottle shelf

11) Adjustable door shelf * / Door shelf

12) Door shef

13) Egg holder

* In some models

General notes:

Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins does not affect energy consumption.

Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.

2.1 Dimensions

* 1770 - 1778 for metal top cover

3 USING THE APPLIANCE

3.1 Information on the Frost Free Technology

The Frost Free refrigerators have a different operating system to static refrigerators.

In normal (static) fridges, the humidity entering the fridge due to opening the door, and the humidity inherent in the food, causes frost build-up in the freezer compartment. To defrost the frost and ice in the freezer compartment, you are required to periodically switch off the fridge, place the frozen food in a separate cooled container, then remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment.

The situation is completely different in No-frost fridges. A built-in fan blows dry and cold air evenly throughout the cooler and freezer compartments. The cold air disperses uniformly between the shelves, ensuring all your food is cooled equally, thus preventing humidity and frost build-up. Therefore, your No-frost fridge allows ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity and stylish appearance.

3.2 Display and Control Panel

1 2 3 4 Super MIN • • • • MAX

Using the Control Panel

1. Temperature set button
2. Super cooling symbol (Super cooling LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Adjusted temperature indicator

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer

Lighting (If available)

When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests.

3.3.1 Temperature Set Button

This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. In order to set values for fridge partition, press this button. Use this button also to activate super cooling mode.

3.3.2 Temperature Settings

• It ensures that the temperature settings in the cooling and freezing compartments of your refrigerator are performed automatically. It may be set to any value ranging from MIN to MAX and super cooling mode. As you press temperature set button from MIN to MAX, the temperature decreases. To save energy in winter months, operate your refrigerator in a lower position.
• Initial temperature setting for refrigerator is at the middle point.
• Every time you press temperature set button, setting temperature will decrease until super cooling symbol and if you keep on pressing the set temperature will be min set temperature again.

3.3.3 Super Cooling Mode

When Would It Be Used?

• To cooling huge quantities of food.
• To cooling fast food.
• To cooling food quickly.
- To store seasonal food for a long time.

How To Use?

• If you press temperature set button until super cooling symbol is displayed on the display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds, super cooling will blink.
• Super cooling led will light during this mode.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the appliance to active Super Cooling mode 5 hours before you put the fresh food into the fridge.

During this mode:

If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be restored from MAX.

Super cooling mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 hours.

3.3.4 Alarm light

In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.

3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10^ in terms of its efficiency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location of your fridge.

• In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being connected to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge. Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature, it may take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature.

• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/N = 16°C - 43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on the information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of the stated temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.

ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.

N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.

SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

The Turbo Fan (if available)

Do not block the air inlet and outlet openings when storing food, otherwise air circulation provided by the turbo fan will be impaired.

Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according to the model of your appliance.

3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models)

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
  • After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.

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3.5.2 The Bottle Holder (In some models)

Use the bottle holder to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over.

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3.5.3 The Fresh Dial (In some models)

Fresh dial

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the crisper and the

humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within.

The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any condensation is seen on the glass shelf.

3.5.4 Adjustable Door Shelf (In some models)

Six different height adjustments can be made to provide storage areas that you need by adjustable door shelf.

To change the position of adjustable door shelf ;

Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the

buttons on the side of the door shelf direction of arrow. (Fig.1)

Position door shelf the height you need by moving up and down. After you get the position that you want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side of the door shelf (Fig.2) Before releasing the door shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf is fixed.

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Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, you must hold the shelf by supporting the bottom. Otherwise, door shelf could fall off the rails due to the weight. So damage may occur on the door shelf or rails.

3.5.5 Maxi-fresh preserver

Maxi Fresh Preserver technology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fresh foods) and unpleasant odors from the crisper. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time.

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• Maxi Fresh Preserver must be cleaned once in a year. The filter should be waited for 2 hours at 65^ in a oven.
• To clean the filter, please remove the back cover of the filter box by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
• The filter should not be washed with water or any detergent.

Maxi Fresh Preserver (In some models)

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4 FOOD STORAGE

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment

• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).
• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.
  • To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat

products and clean any leakages on the shelves.

• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.

• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
• The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside. Hot foods increase the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.
• Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is preferred for vegetables. (if available)
• To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored together.
• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.

The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator compartment.

Food	Maximum storage time	How and where to store
Vegetables and fruits	1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and fish	2 - 3 days	Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meat container and store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese	3 - 4 days	On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine	1 week	On the designated door shelf

Food	Maximum storage time	How and where to store
Bottled products e.g. milk and yoghurt	Until the expiry date recommended by the producer	On the designated door shelf
Eggs 1 month		On the designated egg shelf
Cooked food	2 days All shelves

4.2 Freezer Compartment

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable

temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the freezer compartment, use the glass shelves for the upper and middle section, and use the lower basket for the bottom section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf's greater freezing power. Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

- Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.

Meat and fish Preparation		Maximum storage time (months)
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Goose and duck	Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Deer, rabbit, wild boar	In 2.5 kg portions or as fillets	6 - 8
Freshwater fish (Salmon, Carp, Crane, Catfish)	After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and head.	2
Lean fish (Bass, Turbot, Flounder)		4
Fatty fishes (Tuna, Mackerel, Bluefish, Anchovy)		2 - 4
Shellfish	Clean and in a bag	4 - 6
Caviar	In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic container	2 - 3
Snails	In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container	3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.

Vegetables and Fruits	Preparation	Maximum storage time (months)
String beans and beans	Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water	10 - 13
Beans	Hull, wash and boil in water	12
Cabbage	Clean and boil in water	6 - 8
Carrot	Clean, cut into slices and boil in water	12
Pepper	Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core and boil in water	8 - 10
Spinach	Wash and boil in water	6 - 9
Cauliflower	Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while	10 - 12
Eggplant	Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing	10 - 12
Corn	Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn	12
Apple and pear	Peel and slice	8 - 10
Apricot and Peach	Cut into two pieces and remove the stone	4 - 6
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation		Maximum storage time (months)
Strawberry and Blackberry	Wash and hull 8 - 12
Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12

	Maximum storage time (months)	Thawing time at room temperature (hours)	Thawing time in oven (minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)

Dairy products Preparation		Maximum storage time (months)	Storage conditions
Packet (Homogenized) Milk	In its own packet	2 - 3 Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese - excluding white cheese	In slices	6 - 8	Original packaging may be used for short-term storage.Keep wrapped in foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine	In its packaging	6

5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.

Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.

- Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.

5.1 Defrosting

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• Your appliance performs automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the vaporisation container behind your appliance and evaporates there.
• Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your appliance before cleaning the vaporisation container.
• Remove the vaporisation container from its position by removing the screws as indicated. Clean it with soapy water at specific time intervals. This will prevent odours from forming.

5.2 Replacing LED Lighting

Depending on the model, one or two LED strip in the cooler is used to illuminate the interior of your appliance.

To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Note: The numbers and location of the LED strips may change according to the model.

! Some versions may not include cooler illumination.

LED strip (In some models)

Left / Right side LED strip (In some models)

6 SHIPMENTAND REPOSITIONING

6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins, and so on) or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.

Always carry your appliance in the upright position.

7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Errors

Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.

Alarm indicator LED is turning on	MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
	"Failure" Warning	There is/are some part(s) out of order or there is a failure in the cooling process.The product is plugged for the first time or a long-time power interruption for 1 hour.	Check the door is open or not and check if the product working 1 hour. If the door is not open and the product had worked 1 hour, call service for assistance as soon as possible.

If you are experiencing a problem with your refrigerator, please check the following before contacting the after-sales service.

Your refrigerator does not operate

Check if:

• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on
• The fuse has blown
  • Is the temperature adjustment right?
• The socket is faulty. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.

Your refrigerator is performing poorly Check if:

• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
- There is an adequate distance between the appliance and surrounding walls

Your refrigerator is operating noisily

The following noises can be heard during normal operation of the appliance.

Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:

• During automatic defrosting.
- When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).

Clicking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.

Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated.

Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.

Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting.

Air blowing noise occurs: During normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.

There is a build-up of humidity inside the fridge

Check if:

• All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the fridge.
• The fridge doors are opened frequently. Humidity of the room will enter the fridge each time the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster if the doors are opened frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.
• There is a build-up of water droplets on the rear wall. This is normal after automatic defrosting (in Static Models).

The doors are not opening or closing properly

Check if:

• There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing
• The door compartments, shelves and drawers are placed properly
  • The door gaskets are broken or torn
• Your fridge is level.

The edges of the fridge in contact with the door joint are warm

Especially during summer (warm weather), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during operation of the compressor. This is normal.

Recommendations

To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the door is left open).

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.
3. Place thawing food in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help cool the refrigerator compartment while the food is thawing. This will save energy. Frozen food left to thaw outside of the appliance will result in a waste of energy.
4. Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance. If left uncovered, the humidity inside the appliance will increase, therefore the appliance uses more energy. Keeping drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste.
5. Avoid keeping the doors open for long periods and opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the appliance and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
6. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (such as the crisper and chiller) closed.
7. The door gasket must be clean and pliable. In case of wear, replace the gasket.

9 TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.

The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database.

Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance.

See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy label.

10 INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES

Appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552.

Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual at Chapter 2. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including loading plans.

11 CUSTOMERCAREAND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.

When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, Serial Number and Service Index.

The information can be found on the rating plate. Subject to change without notice.

The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years, based on the type of component, from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model.

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