[. . . ] 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. To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped or suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the appliance. Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, always unplug the appliance or switch the power supply off. [. . . ] This appliance is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs and conforms to D. L. 108 of 25. 01. 1992 (European Directive 89/109/EEC). • • • • • • • • Declaration of conformity • Information Appliances with isobutane (R600a) Isobutane is a natural gas having low environmental impact. Therefore, ensure that the pipelines of the refrigerant circuit do not get damaged. 15 33056-GB. fm5 Page 16 Saturday, January 16, 1999 8:47 AM HOW TO OPERATE THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT This appliance is a refrigerator with a star freezer compartment. Optimal performance is obtained at temperatures between +16°C and +32°C. Switching on the appliance Depending on the model, the appliance has external (A1-A2) or internal (B) controls. For appliances having external controls (A1A2): press the startup button (1). • Green LED (2) switches on, indicating operation of the appliance. In models having internal controls (B), when the appliance is connected, the interior light switches on when the door is opened if the thermostat knob is not set on symbol z. Important: • There is no need to adjust the thermostat knob (5) as it has already been factory set to ensure the correct storage temperature of fresh food at ambient temperatures between +20°C and +25°C. 30 minutes to reach the correct temperature to store a typical volume of food in the refrigerator compartment. A1 A2 B . 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. Open the door and remove the food from the freezer compartment, wrap in sheets of newspaper and group together in a cool place or in a portable cooler. Pull out the defrost water drain from the base of the freezer compartment. Remove the drain plug (if present), place a container (or the lower basket, if present) under the drain to collect the defrost water, as shown in the figure. Note: Do not use sharp or pointed instruments to scrape off ice; do not heat the freezer compartment artificially. Any damage to the appliance resulting from failure to observe these instructions is not covered by the guarantee. Clean the freezer compartment using a sponge moistened with a solution of warm water and neutral detergent. Press the freeze button (4) and leave the yellow LED switched on for about 3 hours before replacing the food in the freezer compartment. If there is no freeze button (4), keep the thermostat knob (5) turned to position 3 for about 4 hours before replacing the food in the freezer. Note: The temperature rise of frozen food during defrosting may shorten its storage life. 19 33056-GB. fm5 Page 20 Saturday, January 16, 1999 8:47 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains. • Periodically clean the refrigerator compartment with a sponge moistened with warm water and/or neutral detergent. • Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment is completely automatic. [. . . ] Periodically clean the inside using the tool supplied to ensure constant and proper drainage of the defrost water. • Periodically clean the condenser at the rear of the appliance and the plinth with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. Prolonged disuse 1. Leave the doors open to prevent formation of unpleasant odours. 20 33056-GB. fm5 Page 21 Saturday, January 16, 1999 8:47 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Perform the checks for problem 1, and then: • Disconnect the appliance from the mains. [. . . ]