IKEA KÖLDGRADER Refrigerator-Freezer User Manual and Guide

User Manual for IKEA models including: 750, KOLDGRADER Integrated Fridge Freezer, KOLDGRADER, Integrated Fridge Freezer, Fridge Freezer, Freezer

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Safety information

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20 часов назад — Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food. • Wrap the food in any food contact material before putting it in the freezer compartment.

8 hours ago — 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.

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ENGLISH Please refer to the last page of this manual for the full list of IKEA appointed After Sales Service Provider and relative national phone numbers.

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Contents
Safety information Safety instructions Installation Product description Control panel First use Daily use Hints and tips

Care and cleaning

Troubleshooting

Noises

Technical data

Information for test institutes

Environmental concerns

IKEA guarantee

Subject to change without notice.
Safety information
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety
· 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
· Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload the appliance provided that they have been properly instructed.
· This appliance may be used by persons with very extensive and complex disabilities provided that they have been properly instructed.
· Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

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· Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
· Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
· Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
General Safety
· This appliance is for storing food and baverages only. · This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment. · This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels. · To avoid contamination of food respect the following instructions: do not open the door for long periods; 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. · 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 damage the refrigerant circuit. · WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. · Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

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· Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
· When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
· Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
· If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Safety instructions

Installation
Warning! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
· Remove all the packaging. · Do not install or use a damaged
appliance. · Do not use the appliance before installing
it in the built-in structure due to safety manner. · Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. · Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. · Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. · At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. · Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket. · Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs. · Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

· Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
· Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold.
· When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
· The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not food. Please dispose of it immediately.
Electrical connection
Warning! Risk of fire and electric shock.
Warning! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Warning! Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
· The appliance must be earthed. · Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply. · Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

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· Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.
· The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
· Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
· Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
Use
Warning! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane.
· Do not change the specification of this appliance.
· Any use of the built-in product as freestanding is strictly prohibited.
· Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
· If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.
· Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
· Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.
· Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
· Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
· Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

· Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.
· Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.
· Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.
· Wrap the food in any food contact material before putting it in the freezer compartment.
Internal lighting
Warning! Risk of electric shock.
· This product contains one or more light sources of energy efficiency class F.
· Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
· Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
· This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.
· Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.
Service
· To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.

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· Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
· The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has been discontinued: thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards, light sources, door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.
· Door gaskets will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued.
Disposal
Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.

· Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
· Cut off the mains cable and discard it. · Remove the door to prevent children and
pets to be closed inside of the appliance. · The refrigerant circuit and the insulation
materials of this appliance are ozonefriendly. · The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly. · Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

Installation

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
Warning! Refer to installation instruction document to install your appliance.

Warning! Fix the appliance in accordance with installation instruction document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.

Inspection checklist

Please follow the inspection checklist before using your appliance. If any answer is "NO", follow the relevant action. Remember to write down the product serial number and article number as required and attach your receipt to this page.

Product serial number (Ser. No.): ..................................... Product article number (Art. No.): ..................................... Purchasing date: .....................................

Art. No.

GROSS CAPACITY BRUTTO INHALT

XXX l

REFRIGERATOR NET CAPACITY KUEHLSCHRANK NUTZINHALT

XXX l

FREEZER NET CAPACITY GEFRIERSCHRANK NUTZINHALT

XX l

FREEZING CAPACITY GEFRIERVERMOEGEN

X kg/24h

RISING TIME LAGERZEIT BEI STORUNG

XX h

CLASS KLASSE

XX/X/XX/X

TYPE-TYP XXXXXXXXXX

230-240V
REFRIGERANT KAELTEMITTEL
DEFROST HEATER ABTAUWIDERSTAND

50 Hz 1.0 A XXXXXXXXX XXX W

Made in Hungary @ Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 1999
XXXXXXXXX xxxxx IKEA of Sweden AB
SE 343 81 Älmhult

MODEL

XXXXXXXXXXXX

PNC

XXXXXXXXX XX

SER.N.

XXXXXXXX

TYPE I

Ser. No.

PQM
xxxx

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To check
Make sure gasket seals all around the door when the door is closed.

If the answer is YES No action

If the answer is NO
Refer to the assembly instruction door alignment.

Check if there is no collision No action between parts/furniture while opening and closing the door.

Refer to the assembly instruction door alignment.

Install the appliance in the built-in structure.

No action

Follow the assembly instruction for the proper installation.

Make sure that at first installa- tion or after reversing the door the appliance stands in vertical position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the power supply.

No action

Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply.

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Dimensions

D1 D2
D3

10
W1 90°
W3 W2

Overall dimensions ¹

1884

546

549

¹ the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle

Space required in use ²

H2 (A+B)

1936

546

551

Space required in use ²

1894

² the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air

Overall space required in use ³

H3 (A+B)

1936

546

1068

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³ the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air, plus the space necessary to allow door opening to the minimum angle permitting removal of all internal equipment
Location
To ensure appliance's best functionality, you should not install the appliance in the nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor position.
This appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature ranging from 10°C to 43°C.
The correct operation of the appliance can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical Connection
Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

C
D
E
· A - green and yellow: Earth · C - brown: Live · D - blue: Neutral As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: 1. Connect the wire coloured green and
yellow to the terminal marked either with the letter "E" or by the earth symbol
or coloured green and yellow. 2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter "N" or coloured black. 3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the "L" or coloured red.

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4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp (E) is secure over the outer sheath. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
5. Switch on the appliance. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse (B). In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.

Caution! Refer to the installation instructions for the installation.
Door reversibility
Please refer to the separate document with instructions on installation and door reversal.
Caution! At every stage of reversing the door protect the floor from scratching with a durable material.

Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

min. 38 mm

min. 200 cm2

min. 38 mm

min. 200 cm2

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Product description

12 3
11
10 4
9 5
8
7
6

1 Fan-cooling with LED lamp 2 Control panel 3 Door balconies 4 Bottle balcony 5 Vegetable drawer 6 Freezer drawers 7 Freezing drawer 8 Sliding shelf with containers 9 Rating plate

10 Extra Zone 11 Extendable half-shelf 12 Glass shelves
Least cold zone
Intermediate temperature zone
Coldest zone

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Control panel

8765 43 2

1 Display 2 Freezer temperature warmer button 3 Freezer temperature colder button 4 OK button 5 Function button

6 Fridge temperature warmer button 7 Fridge temperature colder button 8 ON/OFF button

To change the default sound of the buttons, press simultaneously 5 Function button and Fridge temperature colder button for
Display

A B C DEF
Off
min
L KJ I

G H

a few seconds. To revert the change, repeat the procedure.
A. Fridge compartment indicator B. Fridge temperature indicator and timer
indicator C. Fridge Off indicator D. Shopping Function indicator E. Vacation Function indicator F. Fast Freezing Function indicator G. Freezer temperature indicator H. Freezer compartment indicator I. Alarm indicator J. Child Lock Function indicator K. Bottle Chill Function indicator L. Fan-cooling Function indicator

Switching on
1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket.

2. Press the 8 ON/OFF button if the display is off.
The temperature indicators show the set default temperature.

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To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".
If "DEMO" appears on the display, the appliance is in demonstration mode. Refer to "Troubleshooting".

Switching off
Press 8 ON/OFF button for 3 seconds. The display switches off. To disconnect the appliance from the power, disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

Switching on the fridge
1. Press one of the fridge temperature buttons.
Or:
1. Tap the 5 Function button repeatedly until the fridge Off indicator blinks.
2. Press the 4 OK button to confirm. 3. The fridge Off indicator goes off. To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

Switching off the fridge
It is possible to switch off only the fridge compartment maintaining the freezer on.
1. Tap the 5 Function button repeatedly until the fridge compartment indicator blinks.
The fridge Off indicator and the fridge compartment indicator blink. The fridge temperature indicator shows dashes. 2. Press the 4 OK button to confirm. The fridge Off indicator is shown and the fridge compartment is switched off.

Temperature regulation

Set the temperature of the appliance by

pressing the temperature regulators

Recommended set temperature is:

· +4°C for the fridge

· -18°C for the freezer The temperature range may vary between -15°C and -24°C for freezer and between 2°C and 8°C for fridge. The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.
Shopping Function
If you need to insert in the fridge compartment a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping Function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.
1. Press 5 Function button until the Shopping indicator blinks.
2. Press 4 OK button to confirm. The Shopping indicator is shown. The fan activates automatically for the function duration. The Shopping Function stops automatically after approximately 6 hours.
You can deactivate the Shopping Function before its automatic end by repeating the procedure until the Shopping indicator turns off or by pressing 6 , temperature buttons and setting a different fridge temperature.
Vacation Function
This function allows you to keep the fridge compartment empty during a long holiday period reducing the formation of bad odours while the freezer compartment can work normally.
The fridge compartment must be empty with Vacation Function on.
1. Press 5 Function button until the Vacation indicator blinks.

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The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature. 2. Press 4 OK button to confirm. The Vacation indicator is shown.
The function switches off after selecting a different fridge temperature.
Fast Freezing Function
The Fast Freezing Function is used to perform pre-freezing and fast freezing in sequence of freezer compartment. This function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing Function at least 24 hours before placing the food to complete pre-freezing.
1. To activate this function press the 5 Function button until the Fast Freezing indicator blinks.
2. Press 4 OK button to confirm. The Fast Freezing indicator is shown.
The Fast Freezing Function stops automatically after 52 hours.
You can deactivate the Fast Freezing Function before its automatic end by repeating the procedure until the Fast Freezing indicator turns off or by pressing 2 , 3 temperature buttons and setting a different freezer temperature.
Child Lock Function
Activate the Child Lock Function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation.
1. Press 5 Function button until the Child Lock indicator blinks.
2. Press 4 OK button to confirm. The Child Lock indicator is shown. To deactivate the Child Lock Function, repeat the procedure until the Child Lock indicator disappears.

Bottle Chill Function
The Bottle Chill Function can be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time. It is also useful when a reminder is needed in order not to forget the bottles or cans placed in the freezer for fast cooling.
1. Press 5 Function button until the Bottle Chill indicator blinks.
The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds. 2. Press the 2 , 3 temperature buttons to
change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes. 3. Press 4 OK button to confirm. The Bottle Chill indicator is shown. The Timer starts to blink (min). At the end of the countdown the "0 min" indicator blinks and an audible alarm sounds. At that time, remove the products that were put into the appliance to cool down, and press the 4 OK button to switch off the sound and terminate the function.
To switch off the function at any time during the countdown, repeat the procedure until the Bottle Chill indicator disappears.
It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the 2 and 3 temperature buttons.
Fan-cooling Function
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a fan that allows rapid cooling of foods and keeps more uniform temperature in the compartment.
This fan activates automatically when needed or manually.
To switch on the function:
1. Press 5 Function button until the Fancooling indicator blinks.
2. Press 4 OK button to confirm.

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The Fan-cooling indicator is shown. To switch off this function repeat the procedure until the Fan-cooling indicator disappears.
If the function is activated automatically the Fan-cooling indicator is not shown (refer to "Daily use"). The activation of the Fan-cooling Function increase the energy consumption.
The fan operates only when the door is closed.
High temperature alarm
When there is a temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power failure), the alarm and freezer temperature indicators flash and the sound is on. To deactivate the alarm:
1. Press any button. The sound switches off.

2. The freezer temperature indicator shows the highest temperature reached for a few seconds, then the display shows the set temperature again. The alarm indicator continues to flash until the normal conditions are restored. If you do not press any button, the sound switches off automatically after around one hour to avoid disturbing.
Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on and alarm indicator flashes.
The alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the sound can be muted by pressing any button.
If you do not press any button, the sound switches off automatically after around one hour to avoid disturbing.

First use

Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oilbased cleaners as they will damage the finish.

Caution! The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Daily use

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Accessories Egg tray

Movable shelves

1 x1
Ice tray
2

x1 Positioning the door balconies
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull upwards the balcony until it comes free, then reposition as desired.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
This appliance is also equipped with a shelf consisting of two parts. The front half of the shelf can be placed under the second half to make better use of space.
To fold the shelf:
1. Take out the front half gently. 2. Slide it into the lower rail and under the
second half. Caution! Do not move the glass shelves above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.
Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the humidity in the vegetable drawer(s).
Do not place any food products on the humidity control device.

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When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.
Vegetable drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
To remove the drawer (e.g. for cleaning):
1. Pull out the drawer and lift it up.

To reassemble: 1. Pull out the rails.

2. Place the rear part of the drawer (1) on the rails.

2. Push the rails inside the cabinet to avoid damage to the appliance when closing the door.

2 1

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3. Keep the front of the drawer (2) lifted up while pushing the drawer in.
4. Press the front part of the drawer downwards.
Pull out the drawer again and check if it is placed correctly on both rear and front hooks.

Sliding shelf
Top of the vegetable drawer is equipped with sliding shelf that houses two removable bins, it can be repositioned according to individual preference for better accessibility. Containers are secured with individual lids to isolate unwanted odours.
Removing Extra Zone
To remove the Extra Zone from the fridge cabinet follow the steps below:
1. Pull out the vegetable drawer from the refrigerator.

3. Hold the drawer together with the glass cover of the Extra Zone compartment and pull them towards yourself.

4. Tilt the module downwards to remove it from the refrigerator.

2. Lift the Extra Zone compartment and pull out the glass cover with humidity control from underneath it.

Fan-cooling
Warning! Do not remove the Styrofoam at the bottom of the device.

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This device activates automatically when needed.
It is also possible to switch on the device manually when needed (refer to "Fan-cooling Function").
The fan operates only when the door is closed. If the function is activated automatically, you cannot switch it off. The fan will deactivate itself.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in the first compartment or drawer from the top.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen without adding other fresh food during 24 hours is specified on the rating plate (a label located inside the appliance).
When the freezing process is complete, the appliance automatically returns to the previous temperature setting (see "Fast Freezing Function").

For more information refer to "Hints for freezing".
Storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first time or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 3 hours with the Fast Freezing function switched on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and place the food on shelves.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
Caution! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown on rating plate under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately then cooled and then re-frozen. Refer to "High temperature alarm".
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being consumed, can be thawed in the refrigerator or inside a plastic bag under cold water.
This operation depends on the time available and on the type of food. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water. 2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.

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Hints and tips

Hints for energy saving
· Freezer: The internal configuration of the appliance is the one that ensures the most efficient use of energy.
· 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 the door bins does not affect energy consumption.
· Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.
· Freezer: The colder the temperature setting, the higher the energy consumption.
· Fridge: Do not set too high temperature to save energy unless it is required by the characteristics of the food.
· If the ambient temperature is high and the temperature control is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature control toward higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.
· Ensure a good ventilation. Do not cover the ventilation grilles or holes.
· Make sure that food products inside the appliance allow air circulation through dedicated holes in the rear interior of the appliance.
Hints for freezing
· Activate Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours before placing the food inside the freezer compartment.
· Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, plastic film or bags, airtight containers with lid.
· For more efficient freezing and thawing divide food into small portions.
· It is recommended to put labels and dates on all your frozen food. This will help to

identify foods and to know when they should be used before their deterioration. · The food should be fresh when being frozen to preserve good quality. Especially fruits and vegetables should be frozen after the harvest to preserve all of their nutrients. · Do not freeze bottles or cans with liquids, in particular drinks containing carbon dioxide - they may explode during freezing. · Do not put hot food in the freezer compartment. Cool it down at room temperature before placing it inside the compartment. · To avoid increase in temperature of already frozen food, do not place fresh unfrozen food directly next to it. Place food at room temperature in the part of the freezer compartment where there is no frozen food. · Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites. · Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the food has defrosted, cook it, cool it down and then freeze it.

Hints for storage of frozen food

· Freezer compartment is the one marked

with

· Good temperature setting that ensures

preservation of frozen food products is a

temperature less than or equal to -18°C.

Higher temperature setting inside the

appliance may lead to shorter shelf life.

· The whole freezer compartment is

suitable for storage of frozen food

products.

· Leave enough space around the food to

allow air to circulate freely.

· For adequate storage refer to food

packaging label to see the shelf life of

food.

· It is important to wrap the food in such a

way that prevents water, humidity or

condensation from getting inside.

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Shopping tips
After grocery shopping:
· Ensure that the packaging is not damaged - the food could be deteriorated. If the package is swollen or wet, it might have not been stored in the optimal conditions and defrosting may have already started.
· To limit the defrosting process buy frozen goods at the end of your grocery

Shelf life for freezer compartment

Bread

Type of food

Fruits (except citrus)

Vegetables

Leftovers without meat

Dairy food:

Butter Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella) Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)

Seafood:

Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel) Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder) Shrimps Shucked clams and mussels Cooked fish

Meat:

Poultry Beef Pork Lamb Sausage Ham Leftovers with meat

Hints for fresh food refrigeration
· Good temperature setting that ensures preservation of fresh food is a temperature less than or equal to +4°C.

shopping and transport them in a thermal and insulated cool bag. · Place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer after coming back from the shop. · If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume it as soon as possible. · Respect the expiry date and the storage information on the package.
Shelf life (months) 3
6 - 12
8 - 10
1 - 2
6 - 9 3 - 4 6
2 - 3 4 - 6 12 3 - 4 1 - 2
9 - 12 6 - 12 4 - 6 6 - 9 1 - 2 1 - 2 2 - 3
Higher temperature setting inside the appliance may lead to shorter shelf life of food. · Cover the food with packaging to preserve its freshness and aroma.

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· Always use closed containers for liquids and for food, to avoid flavours or odours in the compartment.
· To avoid the cross-contamination between cooked and raw food, cover the cooked food and separate it from the raw one.
· It is recommended to defrost the food inside the fridge.
· Do not insert hot food inside the appliance. Make sure it has cooled down at room temperature before inserting it.
· To prevent food waste the new stock of food should always be placed behind the old one.
Hints for food refrigeration
· Fresh food compartment is the one
marked (on the rating plate) with . · Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
Care and cleaning
Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.
Periodic cleaning
Empty the appliance before cleaning.
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe them clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

· Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly (eliminate the soil) and place in a special drawer (vegetable drawer).
· It is advisable not to keep the exotic fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas etc. in the refrigerator.
· Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic should not be kept in the refrigerator.
· Butter and cheese: place in an airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
· Bottles: close them with a cap and place them on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.
· In order to accelerate cooling down of the goods, it is advisable to turn on the fan. The activation of Fan-cooling allows greater homogenization of internal temperatures.
· Always refer to the expiry date of the products to know how long to keep them.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the

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refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
For this purpose use the tube cleaner provided with the appliance.
Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls, nor on the foods.
Troubleshooting

Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long period, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food. 3. Clean the appliance and all accessories. 4. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.

Warning! Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

The appliance does not oper- The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. ate.

The appliance does not oper- The mains plug is not con-

ate.

nected to the mains socket

correctly.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.

The appliance does not oper- There is no voltage in the

ate.

mains socket.

Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains sock- et. Contact a qualified electri- cian.

The appliance is noisy.

The appliance is not suppor- Check if the appliance stands

ted properly.

stable.

There is a squeaking sound The kitchen door panel is not

while opening/closing the ap- correctly mounted to the fur-

pliance door.

niture or hinges are not

properly adjusted.

Correct the kitchen panel as- sembly and/or adjust the hinges properly.

There is a squeaking sound The appliance door is not

while opening/closing the ap- properly fitted to the kitchen

pliance door.

door panel with sliders.

Check if the plastic sliding el- ement is moving in a perfect- ly horizontal and centred po- sition inside the plastic brack- et. If not, please adjust the position by loosening /tight- ening the screws.

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Problem
The following noises can be heard: bubbling, whirring, hissing, cracking or clicking.

Possible cause

Solution
This is normal. Refer to "Noises" chapter.

Acoustic or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been recent- Refer to "Door Open Alarm"

ly switched on.

or "High Temperature

Alarm".

Acoustic or visual alarm is on. The temperature in the appli- Refer to "Door Open Alarm"

ance is too high.

or "High Temperature

Alarm".

Acoustic or visual alarm is on. The door is left open.

Close the door.