[. . . ] By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. [. . . ] To ensure proper ventilation, leave a 1 cm space on both sides and 5 cm above the refrigerator. • The sides of some models are extended at the rear so the appliance can be placed directly against the rear wall. Otherwise, fit the spacers (if supplied and if not keep 4, 5 cm distance between the appliance and the wall) on the upper part of the condenser at the rear of the appliance. • Clean the inside (see chapter “Care and Maintenance”). Electrical Connection • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. • Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage. • If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician • Appliance is safe in case it is connected to the right socket with earth. • The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or animals or damage to proper resulting ty from failure to observe these regulations. HOW TO STORE FOODS IN 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 circulation of air. • Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Storing vegetables with a high water content can result in condensation in the crisper container: this will not affect the correct operation of the appliance. 17 EXTRA SHELF (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with extra wire shelf. • To use it, pull it frontward to the position indicated in the pictures. • When not in use, just pull it upward and then push it backward. • To remove the shelf, just slide the side locks (if available) as in the picture, and pull it toward you. • After replacing the extra shelf, slide the side locks in its original position. 1 2 SLIDING GLASS SHELVES (depending on the model) Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored at the shelves or at lower shelves. • The edges of the shelves prevent split liquids from going to other compartments. • In some models the maximum load of glass shelf is given ( ) 3 Changing the position of shelves: Your refrigerator allows you to change the position of shelves according to your needs. • Keep the lock pressed down ad shown in the picture detail, and pull the shelf frontward until it is released. • Remove the rails as in the picture and place them where you wish. • To place the rails observe the inscrition “ ” written on the rail. • After that, place the shelf on them. 1 2 18 V 3 4 5 HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) In “No-Frost” appliances, defrosting of freezer is completely automatic. [. . . ] If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. Specify: • the nature of the problem, • the model, • the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance), • your full address, • your telephone number and area code. Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. [. . . ]