[. . . ] The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. [. . . ] Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. 450 547 550 This appliance is designed to be built-in to a space having the dimensions given in Fig. 2 The height of the appliance can be altered if required by means of adjustable feet situated at its base (Fig. 2). Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply. For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with EEC directive number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression. D507 Door reversibility Remove the two screws which fix the upper hinge to the door. Fig. 3 Carefully lean the appliance on its back and remove the plastic insert (Fig. Directives: - 73/23 EEC of 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336 EEC of 3. 5. 89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. D447 Remove the two screws which fix the lower hinge to the door. Remove the four screws which fix the lower hinge to the base of the appliance and remove the hinge itself; be very careful to recover all the screws. Remove the four screws that fix the upper hinge to the appliance and remove the hinge itself. Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. 13 Fig. 6 Take the hinge removed from the upper part of the appliance on the opposite side (see Fig. 4), and, using the screws removed from the lower part, fix it to the base of the appliance itself. D510 = = A -1cm D468 Lay the panel face down (Fig. Position the top bracket on the panel, making sure that there is an equal distance between it and the sides and that its distance from the top edge is equal to distance (A) less 1 cm. Remove and refit the other hinge on the upper part of the appliance on the opposite side. Finally, check the alignment of the door and make sure it closes properly. After having reversed the opening direction of the door, discard the original plastic insert removed and fit the insert supplied with the appliance on the opposite side. Secure the bracket with the screws supplied. Take care not to damage the front face of the panel whilst working. Fig. [. . . ] Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows: move the ON/OFF switch to OFF or pull out the plug from the wall socket; remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a very cool place; leave the door open; when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use; move the ON/OFF switch to ON or replace the plug in the power socket. Set the appliance to run on fast freeze; after 3 hours, set the switch back to normal operation. [. . . ]