• Refit the plug after defrosting..
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Remove the frost from the upper edges (see
Troubleshooting Guide).
• Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge
dampened with warm water and/or mild detergent.
• Clean the side vent (if provided).
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
maintenance operations. Do not use abrasive
products, scourers or stain-removers (e.g. acetone,
trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance.
To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry
out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year.
HANGING THE LID LIGHT BULB (if provided)
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply.
• Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of
steps shown in the figure.
• Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with an identical
bulb of the same wattage and voltage.
• Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. The red indicator light flashes.
• Is there a power failure?
• Has defrosting been carried out?
• Is the appliance lid properly closed?
• Is the appliance positioned near a heat source?
• Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?
2. All the led indicators flash at the same time.
• Contact After-sales Assistance.
3. The appliance is too noisy.
• Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?
• Is the appliance in contact with other furniture of
objects that may cause vibrations?
• Has the packaging been removed from under the
appliance?
Note: Slight gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit
after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.
4. The indicator lights are off and the product is
not working.
• Is there a power failure?
• Is the plug properly inserted in the socket?
• Is the electrical cable intact?
5. The indicator lights are off and the product is
working.
• Contact the After-sales Service.
6. The compressor runs continuously.
• Have hot foods been put in the appliance?
• Has the lid of the appliance been left open for a long
time?
• Is the appliance positioned in a very warm room or
near heat sources?
• Has someone activated the "Shopping" function? (green
indicator lamps (3) flashing) and/or the Turbo Freeze
function (yellow indicator lamp on)?
7. Too much ice forms on the upper edges.
• Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly
positioned?
• Is the appliance lid properly closed?
• Is the appliance lid seal damaged or deformed? (See
section "Installation")
• Have the 4 protection pieces been removed? (See
section "Installation")
8. Condensation forms on the external walls of the
appliance.
• It is normal for condensation to form under certain
atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the
appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated
room. However, this in no way affects appliance
performance.
9. The layer of ice on the internal walls of the
appliance is not uniform.
• This is perfectly normal.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing
The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the
recycling symbol . For disposal, comply with the local
regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as
they are a potential source of danger.
2. Scrapping/Disposal
The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material.
This appliance is marked in compliance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of
this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and the health of
persons.
The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying
documents, indicates that this appliance should not be
treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a special
collection centre for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting
off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves
so that children cannot easily climb inside and become
trapped.
Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations
on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre;
do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few
days, since it is a potential source of danger for children.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, contact your competent local
office, the household waste collection service or the shop
where you purchased the appliance.
Information:
This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant
circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the
rating plate inside the appliance).
Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural
gas without environmental impact, but is flammable.
Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not
damaged.
This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is
inside a hermetically sealed system.
Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of
(GWP) 1300.
