[. . . ] Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on, to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. The electrical installation and the electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified technician according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with the local safety regulations. Precautions and general recommendations Installation and connection • The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons. € During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable. [. . . ] Note: After switching the appliance on, it will be necessary to wait for 2 to 3 hours before a temperature suitable for a standard appliance load is reached. ENGLISH 7 Daily use Operation of the refrigerator and freezer compartment The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with a thermostat box the temperature of both compartments is adjusted using the thermostat knob as shown in figure 1. The refrigerator and the freezer compartments can be switched off separately by moving the corresponding knobs to . Note: The ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and position of the appliance can affect the temperatures inside the two compartments. These factors must be taken into consideration when setting the thermostat. D A C B Freezing fresh food Place the fresh food to be frozen inside the freezer compartment. To freeze the quantity of food shown on the serial tag, remove the top drawer and place the food directly on the rack. refrigerator compartment Refrigerator compartment defrosting is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment indicate that the automatic defrost phase is in progress. The defrost water is automatically run into a drain hole and collected in a container, where it evaporates. freezer compartment This appliance is a refrigerator with a < star rating freezer compartment. There is water at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment The front edge of the appliance is hot at the door seal edge. If red temperature alarm lights up and an acoustic signal sounds (according to the model) The defrost water drain is obstructed. Temperature Alarm Freezer Compartment The temperature alarm indicates that the freezer compartment temperature is not optimum . This can occur during first usage, after defrosting and or cleaning, when freezing big quantities of food or when the freezer door doesn’t close properly. When optimal temperature is reached the temperature alarm light will automatically switch off. Note: • Gurgling, hissing and humming noises from the refrigerating system are normal. ENGLISH 10 Before contacting the After-sales service: Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has disappeared. If your appliance still does not work properly after carrying out the checks listed in the troubleshooting guide and switching the appliance on again, contact the After-sales service, clearly explaining the problem and specifying: • the type of fault; • the model; • the type and serial number of the appliance (given on the rating plate); • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the rating plate inside the appliance). Note: Reversing of appliance door opening is not covered by the warranty. Technical data Dimensions BCF178/42 Height 1441 Width 540 Depth 545 Net Volume (l) Fridge 178 Freezer 42 Defrost system Fridge Automatic Freezer Manual Star Rating 4 Rising Time (h) 15 Freezing Capacity (kg/24h) 2, 5 Energy consumption (kwh/24h) 0, 66 Noise level (dba) 35 Energy class A+ The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and in the energy label 00000 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX Enviromental concerns 1. packing The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. [. . . ] € Deliberate or negligent damage, damage caused by failure to observe operating instructions, incorrect installation or by connection to the wrong voltage, damage caused by chemical or electrochemical reaction, rust, corrosion or water damage including but not limited to damage caused by excessive lime in the water supply, damage caused by abnormal environmental conditions. € Non-functional and decorative parts which do not affect normal use of the appliance, including any scratches and possible color differences. • Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances and cleaning or unblocking of filters , drainage systems or soap drawers. ENGLISH 12 • Damage to the following parts: ceramic glass, accessories, crockery and cutlery baskets, feed and drainage pipes, seals, lamps and lamp covers, screens, knobs, casings and parts of casings. [. . . ]