Fridge-freezer
combined
Instructions for installation and use
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Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.
7. Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations
without first having disconnected your appliance from the
mains power supply (by unplugging it or turning off the cut-
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).
out switch in your home); turning the thermostat knob to "
is not enough to eliminate all electric contacts.
8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent chil-
dren who might play in or around the appliance from being
locked inside.
9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunc-
tion, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to de-
termine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not
try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal com-
ponents of the appliance.
10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must
necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special
tools are required for replacement.
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.
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1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in
an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave
it exposed to rain or storms.
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate
and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use con-
tained in this manual.
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or
with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dan-
gerously pinched or compressed.
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.
Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your
Installation
Levelling
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en-
sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Ventilation
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.
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;
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).
- 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.
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.
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Electrical connection
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that
can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before
using the appliance please read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
How to connect an alternative plug:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE
“NEUTRAL” (“N”)
“LIVE” (“L”)
BROWN
GREEN AND YELLOW
“EARTH” (“E”)
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
GREEN &
YELLOW
13 ampere fuse
BROWN
BLUE
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
or:
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Disposing of the appliance:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an
alternative plug:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
and dispose of it as described above.
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown
- Earth
- Neutral
- Live
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Close-up view
Temperature regulator knob for the fridge
Quick cool yellow indicator light
C
D
E
F
A
This yellow indicator light comes on when the quick
cool is enabled by pressing button "Supur Cool" (G).
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the fridge temperatu-
re to different positions;
minimum refrigeration setting;
maximum refrigeration setting;
Green indicator light
When this green indicator light is on, it indicates that
the appliance is connected to the electricity network.
ECO optimal temperature at low consumption levels;
HOLIDAY Holiday function enable.
Rapid freezing indicator light
Temperature regulator knob for the freezer
B
This yellow indicator light comes on when you press
the rapid freezing button "Super Freeze" (F).
compartment
This knob allows you to adjust the freezer tempera-
ture to different positions:
the fridge and freezer are switched off;
minimum refrigeration setting;
Rapid freezing button
Press it, yellow indicator light (E) comes on, to
freeze fresh food.
maximum refrigeration setting;
ECO optimal temperature at low consumption levels.
Remember that you can also interrupt the operation
of the whole appliance (fridge included) by setting
the knob to position " ".
Quick cool button
G
Press it, yellow indicator light (C) comes on, to
lower the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment to its minimum setting.
A
G
C
D
E
B
F
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Removable lidded shelf, with egg tray and
butter dish
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
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"Flex Cool Box" for meat and cheese
Removable/Adjustable Shelves
Light for refrigerator compartment
Removable miscellaneous shelf
Removable door shelf for bottles
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Ice tray
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M
Compartment for storing frozen foods
Compartment for
freezing fresh foods
and storing frozen
foods
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How to Start the Appliance
After having plugged the appliance in, make sure that pilot
lamp (D) is lit. If not, make sure that the freezer knob (B) is not on
position " ".
NOTICE: After the appliance has been delivered, stand
it in the upright position and wait approximately 3
hours before 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.
Refrigerator compartment
Set knob (A) onto a medium position and you can place
food in the fridge after only a few hours.
Motor protection delay
Freezer compartment
This model is provided with a motor protection control
system. Therefore, if the compressor does not start
immediately upon installation, do not worry as it will
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes. This
is also what will happen every time the power supply
is interrupted, both due to a power failure or should
you switch it off yourself (to clean or defrost your
freezer, for example).
Set knob (A) to a medium position and press the rapid
freezing button "Super Freeze" (F), pilot lamp (E) is lit. When
the freezer has reached the optimum temperature, yellow
indicator light "E" will come off. Now you can place frozen
food in the freezer.
How to use the refrigerator compartment...
Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in-
side the appliance
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
compressor to work harder and use more energy.
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this
will increase the humidity and lead to the formation
of frost in the refrigerator.
WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.
= less cold
= colder
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.
When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy
shopping spree, use the "Super Cool", press button (G) to
enable it, in order to reach optimum operating conditions
quickly. Once the necessary time has elapsed, the function
is disabled automatically.
Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will
deteriorate quite quickly.
Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer
than fresh food.
The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with
practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be
adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This shelves
can also be tilted for storage of opened bottles.
Flex Cool Box
This is the new box to keep meat, fish and cheese fresh.
When positioned in the “lower” part of the fridge
compartment, it is ideal for meat and fish; when moved to
the “top” part of the fridge, it is perfect for cheese.It can be
taken out of the fridge when it is not needed.
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2
Fig. 1
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How to use the freezer compartment...
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-
sult a specialized manual.
Ice trays
This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent.
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.
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
(M) where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is
ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper con-
servation depends on the speed of freezing.
The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is
indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator
compartment.
The first time, or after the freezer has been inactive, you can
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at
maximum.
The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the
freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and
cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the
food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore,
the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to
cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).
Instructions for use (Fig. 2)
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed
it: inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the
formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice
cubes.
If you have used an excessive amount of water, you will
have to wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray
and re-fill it with water.
Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer
compartment.
Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to
fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to
come out, wet the outside of the tray.
Press the freezing button “Super Freeze” (F), yellow lamp
(E) lit, and insert the food to be frozen. After 24 hours, or
once the optimum temperatures have been reached, the
rapid freezing function will switch itself off automatically,
yellow lamp (E) off.
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the
freezer.
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 tem-
perature 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.
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,
make sure that the same is completely empty and that there
are no traces of ice left inside it.
The minimum time required for ice to form well is
approximately 8 hours.
Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.
WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.
Fig. 2
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Guide to Using the Freezer
Meat and Fish
Tenderising
(days)
Storage
(months)
Food
Wrapping
Tinfoil
Thawing Time
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Beef Roast
Lamb
2 / 3
1 / 2
1
9 / 10
Tinfoil
6
6
8
Pork Roast
Veal Roast
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
1
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Pork Chops
Veal/Lamb Cutlets
Minced Meat
6
6
2
Not required.
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Not required.
In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap.
Freshly
minced
Slowly in refrigerator.
Heart and Liver
Sausages
Plastic Baggies
Cling Wrap or Tinfoil
Tinfoil
3
2
Not required.
As necessary.
Chicken and Turkey
Duck and Goose
1 / 3
1 / 4
1 / 3
3 / 4
5 / 6
9
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Not required.
Tinfoil
6
Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck
Tinfoil
9
Hare and Rabbit
Venison
Tinfoil
6
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
9
Large Fish
Small Fish
Crustaceans
Shellfish
4 / 6
2 / 3
3 / 6
3
Not required.
Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
In hot water.
Boiled Fish
Fried Fish
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
12
4 / 6
Directly in pan.
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Fruits and Vegetables
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Food
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing Time
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Apples and Pears
Peel and cut into slices.
Peel and pit.
2’
12
12
Apricots, Peaches,
Cherries and Plums
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
1’ / 2’
Strawberries
Blackberries and
Raspberries
In Containers (cover
with sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Rinse and fry.
10 / 12
In Containers (add
10% sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Cooked Fruit
Fruit Juice
Cut, cook and strain.
Wash, cut and crush.
12
In Containers (sugar
to taste)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
10 / 12
Remove leaves, cut head into
small pieces and blanch in
water and a little lemon
juice.
Cauliflower
2’
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Cabbage and Brussel Wash and cut into small
1’ / 2’
2’
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
10 / 12
12
At room temperature.
Not required.
Sprouts
pieces.
Peas
Shell and wash.
French Beans
Wash and slice if required.
2
10 / 12
12
Not required.
Carrots, Peppers and Peel, wash and slice if
3’ / 4’
3’ / 4’
2’
Not required.
Turnips
necessary.
Mushrooms and
Asparagus
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Wash, peel and cut up.
6
At room temperature.
At room temperature.
Not required.
Spinach
Wash and mince.
Plastic Baggies
12
Wash and cut up in small
pieces.
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Vegetable for Soups
Various Foods
Bread
3’
6 / 7
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing time
At room temperature
and in the oven.
Plastic Baggies
4
6
About 10 minutes at
room temperature, cook
at 100/200°C.
Cakes
Plastic Baggies
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Cream
Butter
Plastic Containers
6
6
In original wrapping
or tinfoil
In refrigerator.
Boiled Food or
Vegetable Soup
Plastic or Glass
Containers
At room temperature or
in hot water.
3 / 6
10
Freeze without shells
in small containers
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Eggs
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Tips on Saving 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.
- Install it well
And therefore far from heat sources, from direct sunlight, in
a well aired place and according to the distances indicated
in the section on "Installation/Aeration".
- No Hot Foods
- Just the right cold
Too cold a compartment increases energy consumption.
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.
- 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.
Alarm buzzers and visual warnings
Door open alarm
2. If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to
excessively high values, the buzzer will sound yet again
and the two yellow indicator lights "C" and "E" together
with the green one "D" will start flashing to indicate an
excessive heating. We recommend you check the
conditions of the food, as it may be necessary to throw it
away. Using the special alarm silencing procedure (open
and shut the refrigerator door), you can turn off the
buzzer. To go back to normal operating conditions, set
the freezer knob "B" to position " " (refrigerator off)
and then turn the appliance back on.
If the refrigerator door is left open for more than two
minutes, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer will stop sounding
when you shut the door.
Abnormal freezer heating alarm
1. To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer,
a buzzer will sound and the two yellow indicator lights
"C" and "E" will start flashing to indicate a dangerous
state of overheating. To prevent food from refreezing,
the freezer will try to maintain a temperature of 0°C,
thus allowing you to use up the food within 24 hour or to
refreeze it after cooking it. Using the special alarm
silencing procedure (open and shut the refrigerator door),
you can turn off the buzzer. To go back to normal
operating conditions, set the freezer knob "F" to position
Dangerous
overheating
+ buzzer
"
" (refrigerator off) and then turn the appliance back
on.
Excessive
heating
+ buzzer
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Keeping Your Appliance in Shape
Before performing any cleaning operation, unplug the
appliance from the mains electricity supply (set knob
“F” to position “ ” and then pull the plug out). Should
you fail to follow this procedure, an alarm condition
may arise. WARNING: this alarm is not a sign of an
anomaly. To restore your appliance’s normal operating
conditions, set knob “F” to position “ ” and then to
the desired setting.
- Replacing the light bulb.
When replacing the light of the refrigerator compartment
unplug the unit from the power supply and chang the used
lamp with another one of not more than 10 W, follow the
instructions illustrated in fig. 3.
Cleaning and maintenance
HOLIDAY FUNCTION. Mould and bad odours forming
inside your unused fridge when you go on holiday need
no longer be a problem: just enable the Holiday
function (by setting knob "A" accordingly). This way,
with limited energy consumption, the temperature of
the refrigerator compartment is kept at around 15°C
(you can store your make up and beauty products in
it, for example) and the freezer is operated at its
minimum setting, which is essential for food
preservation.
Fig. 3
A brief double buzzer will sound to confirm the
function has been enabled, whereas a single buzzer
indicates it has been disabled.
Before cleaning your refrigerator, set knob “B” to
position “ ” and then unplug the appliance.
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation
of odours that are difficult to remove.
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked
with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which
is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
- All the removable parts can be cleaned by soaking in hot
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry thoroughly
before replacing them.
- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To
remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
- When the appliance is left unused for an extended amount of
time. If you decide to switch your appliance off during the
summer months, clean it on the inside and leave the doors open.
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Is There a Problem?
Green LED does not light up
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in-
form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the
model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written
on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the
vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below).
Have you checked whether:
• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or
home has been turned off;
• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;
• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another
outlet in the room.
The motor does not start
TI
93139180000
Cod.
S/N 704211801
RG 2330
Mod.
Have you checked whether:
Fuse
A
Max 15 w
220 - 240 V-
50 Hz 150 W
W
Class
Freez. Capac
Poder de Cong Clase
· 8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance on?
This model is in fact provided with a motor protection control
system which means that it will only start approximately 8
minutes after being switched on.
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Total
Net
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
N
Util
Utile
Classe
kg/24 h 4,0
Pressure
HIGH-235
LOW 140
Compr.
Syst.
Test
R 134 a
P.S-I.
kg 0,090
Kompr.
Made in Italy 13918
Warning lights are weak
Check that:
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.
· Invert the plug in the outlet to see if this still happens.
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 food is in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.
The motor runs continuously.
Have you checked whether
· the freezer switch has been pressed (yellow lamp lit or
flashing);
• The doors are not closed well or have remained open too
long;
• The ambient temperature is too high.
The appliance makes too much noise.
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).
Have you checked whether:
• The refrigerator is level.
• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.
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Reversing the door opening
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3
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∅ 3mm
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