[. . . ] • The packaging box is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol . When scrapping, follow the local disposal regulations for safeguarding the environment. To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, Declaration of conformity • This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured in conformity with European directive No. • This appliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in compliance with: do not allow them to play or hide inside the refrigerator. [. . . ] When this function is activated, the meat drawer slider must be set to “vegetables”. Freezer compartment display Shows the freezer compartment temperature setting. The set T° is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button. Freezer compartment temperature selection and control To change the internal temperature press button until the desired value is reached and shown on the display. Refrigerator compartment display Shows the refrigerator compartment temperature setting. The set T° is stored and will automatically be restored even after a power failure or if the appliance is switched off by pressing the standby button. Refrigerator compartment temperature selection and control To change the internal temperature press button until the desired value is reached and shown on the display. Fast cooling Switches on the Fast Cooling function and shows its operating status. Use this function to chill the fresh food stored in the refrigerator compartment rapidly. To activate the function press the specific button (yellow LED lights up); it switches off automatically after 6 hours or manually by pressing the button again. 7 3gb33092. fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 12:51 PM Guide to the refrigerator/freezer control panel Vacation This function turns off the refrigerator compartment if you are going away for some time. To activate the function press the specific button (yellow LED lights up). • excludes damp air from the drawer for better preservation of fruit and vegetables with peel. • keeps damp air inside the drawer for better preservation of leafy vegetables. Removal of the freezer compartment drawers • Slide the drawer outwards until it stops. • Pull out the drawer completely. FREEZING The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing frozen food and freezing fresh or cooked food. The inner door of the freezer, marked with the symbol **, is especially suitable for storing ice cream or frozen food with short storage time. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of 25°C, is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator. For more efficient freezing, pre-freeze by pressing the fast freeze button . After 24 hours place the food to be frozen on the top shelf of the freezer compartment. • When this function is activated, the meat drawer slider must be set to “vegetables”. 10 3gb33092. fm Page 11 Wednesday, March 3, 2004 12:51 PM MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and vinegar. NOTE: The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. [. . . ] Make sure the refrigerator is level so that the water does not overflow. If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to the touch: • This is normal in hot weather when the compressor is running. If the light does not work: • Have you checked your home’s fuses?• Is the power plug plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage? [. . . ]