of product, they can be removed, maintaining
equivalent performances.
C-Pentane is used as blowing agent in the
insulation foam and it is a flammable gas.
The most appropriate compartments of the
appliance where specific types of food are to be
stored, taking into account different temperature
distribution in different compartments in the
appliance, are as follows:
1) Upper area of the refrigerator compartment &
door - temperature zone: Store tropical fruit, cans,
drinks, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam
2) Middle area of the refrigerator compartment -
cool zone: Store cheese, milk, dairy food, deli food,
yoghurt
3) Lower area of the refrigerator compartment
- coldest zone: Store cold cuts, desserts, meat
and fish, cheesecake, fresh pasta, sour cream,
pesto/salsa, home-cooked food, pastry cream,
pudding and cream cheese
4) Fruit & vegetable drawer at the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment: Store vegetables and
fruits (excluding tropical fruits)
5) Chiller compartment: Only store meat and fish
in the coldest drawer
To avoid food contamination, please observe the
following:
– Opening the door for long periods can cause
a significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
– Regularly clean surfaces that may come
into contact with food and accessible drainage
systems.
– Clean water tanks if they have not been used for
48 h; flush the water system connected to a water
supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
– Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers
in the refrigerator, so that it does not come into
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 ice cubes.
– Do not freeze fresh food in one, two or three-star
compartments.
– If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for
long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and
leave the door open to prevent mould developing
inside the appliance.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use
protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of
cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any),
electrical connections and repairs must be carried
out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
stated in the user manual. Keep children away from
the installation site. After unpacking the appliance,
make sure that it has not been damaged during
transport. In the event of problems, contact the
dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. Once
installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam
parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children
- risk of suffocation.
disconnected from the power supply before any
installation operation - risk of electrical shock.
During installation, make sure the appliance does
not damage the power cable - risk of fire or
electrical shock. Only activate the appliance when
the installation has been completed.
Be careful not to damage the floors (e.g.
parquet) when moving the appliance. Install the
appliance on a floor or support strong enough to
take its weight and in a place suitable for its size
and use. Make sure the appliance is not near a heat
source and that the four feet are stable and resting
on the floor, adjusting them as required, and check
that the appliance is perfectly level using a spirit
level. Wait at least two hours before switching the
appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit
is fully efficient.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance,
ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability,
positioning or fixing of the appliance must be done
in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
It's forbidden to place the refrigerator in such way
that the metal hose of gas stove, metal gas or
water pipes, or electrical wires are in contact with
the refrigerator back wall (condenser coil).
All dimensions and spacing needed for installation
of the appliance are in the Installation Instruction
booklet.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply by unplugging it if
plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch
installed upstream of the socket in accordance
with the wiring rules and the appliance must
be earthed in conformity with national electrical
safety standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets
or adapters. The electrical components must not
be accessible to the user after installation. Do not
use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
power cable or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced with an identical one by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard -
risk of electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable
socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the
rear of the appliance.
The appliance must be