[. . . ] For information, refer to the rating plate affixed to the appliance. 13 33051-gb. fm5 Page 14 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. Do not store liquids in glass containers in the freezer compartment - danger of bursting. Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer compartment - risk of “cold” burns. Do not allow children to play or hide inside the appliance - risk of becoming entrapped and suffocating. [. . . ] To ensure correct operation and the best possible food storage in both compartments, set the thermostat in accordance with the indications on the enclosed product description sheet. To alter the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments set the thermostat knob to: • lower numbers 1-2 (MIN) if you want to INCREASE the temperature; • higher numbers 5-7 (MAX) if you want to DECREASE the temperature. Thermostat setting z switches off all functions of the appliance including the interior light. Note: The room air temperature, the number of times the door is opened and the position of the appliance will affect the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For example if the machine is operated in a room with high temperature you may need to set the thermostat to a low number. Using the refrigerator compartment Position the food as shown in the figure. A Cooked food B Fish, meat C Fruit and vegetables D Bottles E Butter F Dairy products, cheese Notes: • The space between the shelves and the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment must be unobstructed to allow air circulation. • Do not place the food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. • • • Do not place hot food in the refrigerator. Storage of vegetables with high water contents can lead to the formation of condensation: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 15 33051-gb. fm5 Page 16 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO USE THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT The appliance has a 4 star freezer compartment in which food can be stored for the time indicated on the packaging. The freezer can also be used to freeze fresh food by positioning it on the racks; place frozen food in the lower basket so that there is no contact with fresh food that has yet to be frozen. The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate. Temperature alarm function (control panel versions) When the appliance is running normally or when food is being frozen, the red led may switch on (in certain models this will be accompanied also by an audible signal) informing you that the temperature in the freezer compartment is too high. Bend the ice tray slightly to remove the cubes. 17 33051-gb. fm5 Page 18 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electricity supply. Defrost the freezer compartment once or twice a year or when the formation of ice on the racks is excessive. The amount and speed at which the ice forms depends on room air temperature and humidity and the frequency with which the door is opened. Ice formation is concentrated on the racks at the top of the freezer compartment. • Remove the food from the freezer compartment, wrap in a newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Clean the interior of the freezer compartment with a sponge and warm water and/or neutral detergent. Switch the appliance on. • • • • • • • • • HOW TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT The refrigerator compartment must be cleaned periodically. Droplets of water on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment indicate that the periodic automatic defrost cycle is in progress. The defrost water is routed to a drain outlet and into a container on the compressor from which it evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain outlet regularly using the tool supplied with the appliance. This precaution ensures that defrost water is removed correctly from the interior of the refrigerator compartment. [. . . ] (see "How to use the freezer compartment") • Have you just loaded a large quantity of fresh food?• Freezer door properly closed? Notes: • The front edge of the appliance may be hot. • Gurgling and hissing noises due to expansion in the refrigerant circuit are normal. 19 33051-gb. fm5 Page 20 Tuesday, December 22, 1998 3:52 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before calling After-sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the "Troubleshooting Guide". [. . . ]