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These factors must be taken into account when setting the thermostat. Attention • Thermostat adjustment (A) will depend on where the appliance is installed, ambient temperature and frequency of door opening How to use the refrigerator compartment: © Position the food as illustrated in the figure: 1. Cooked food 2. Dairy products, preserves, cheese, butter 3. Fish, meat 4. Sliced cold meat 5. Fruit, vegetables, salad 6. Small jars, eggs 7. Tubes, small jars 8. Small bottles 9. Bottles Note: • Cover food to prevent it drying out. • Hot food must be allowed to cool properly before being placed in the refrigerator. • Make sure sufficient space is left for air to circulate around the food. Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Only for p-ifl or U-- I appliances: (4) Appliances with the symbol can be used to store already frozen food. Appliances with the symbol wa--- \ can be used to store food for months and also to freeze food. The amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance rating plate (see paragraph "Product description", point 6). Freezing food • Set the thermostat knob (A) to 3-4. • Arrange the food to be frozen centrally in the wa---\ freezer compartment. • Avoid contact between already frozen food and food that has yet to be frozen (approx. 20 mm distance). • After 24 hours turn the thermostat knob (A) back to the normal position Attention: Wrap and seal the food in: • Aluminium foil, cling film, watertight plastic bags, polythene containers with lids or special freezer containers. When purchasing frozen food products: • Ensure that the packaging is not damaged (frozen food in damaged packaging may have deteriorated). If the package is swollen or has damp patches, it may not have been stored under optimal conditions and defrosting may have already begun. • T ransport products in a thermally insulated cool bag. • When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last. • Once at home, place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer. • If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume within 24 hours. • Avoid subjecting foods to temperature variations. Observe the "best before" date on the package. • Always observe the storage information on the package. Making ice cubes • Fill the ice cube trays (8) 3/4 with water and place them at the bottom of the freezer compartment. • Use a spoon handle to remove ice cube trays which stick to the compartment. Do not use sharp or pointed instruments. HOW TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE APPLIANCE Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations, unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice on the walls reaches a thickness of 3 mm. • Remove foodstuffs from the or ■J---I freezer and turn the thermostat knob to •. • The frozen food must be wrapped in sheets of newspaper (or a cover) and kept in a cool place. • Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and/or neutral detergent. • Rinse and dry carefully. • Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is fully automatic. © Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly in order to ensure that defrost water is removed correctly. After cleaning, reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Do not use abrasive products. Long vacation. • Empty the compartments. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. • Defrost and clean. • Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When you hear these noises 1. Temperature inside the compartments is not low enough. • Is food preventing the doors from closing properly? • Is the thermostat setting correct? •Are the air circulation vents blocked? 2. Temperature inside the refrigerator compartment is too low. • Is the thermostat setting correct? 3. The appliance is excessively noisy. • Has the appliance been installed correctly? •Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating? • It is normal to hear the noise of the refrigerant liquid in circulation. 4. The appliance is not working? • Is there a power failure? • Is the plug properly inserted in the socket? • Has the fuse blown? • Is the power cord damaged? 5. Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. • Is the thermostat setting correct? • Is the defrost water drain blocked? 6. The inside light is not working. ® Perform the checks for point 4, and then: • Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. • If necessary replace the bulb with a new one (220-240V, 15 Watt). • Removing the light bulb: Unscrew the bulb anticlockwise as shown in the figure AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see "Troubleshooting guide"). 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disc...