Electrolux LNC8ME18S Fridge Freezer User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Electrolux
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Electrolux LNC8ME18S Fridge Freezer
Product Information: Electrolux LNC8ME18S Fridge Freezer
The Electrolux LNC8ME18S is a fridge freezer that comes with decades of professional experience and innovation. It is designed with users in mind, ensuring that it delivers great results every time. This product is ingeniously designed and stylish, making it a perfect addition to your home.
Contents
- Safety information
- Installation instructions
- Care and cleaning tips
- Service information
- Environmental information
Customer Care and Service
Always use original spare parts for your Electrolux appliance. When
contacting the Authorized Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the
rating plate.
Safety Information
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage.
Installation
Only a qualified person must install this appliance. Ensure that it is
installed according to the installation instruction document to avoid a risk
of instability.
Electrical Connection
Risk of fire and electric shock. When positioning the appliance, ensure
that the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. Do not use multi-plug adapters
and extension cables.
Use
Risk of injury, burns, electric shock, or fire. The appliance contains
flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant
circuit containing isobutane.
Internal Lighting
Risk of electric shock.
Care and Cleaning
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. Follow the instructions in the
user manual for proper care and cleaning of the appliance.
Service
Refer to the user manual for service information.
Installation
Dimensions
The dimensions of the Electrolux LNC8ME18S fridge freezer are:
- Height: 1772mm
- Width: 546mm
- Depth: 549mm
Location
To ensure the best functionality of the appliance, do not install it near a
heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers, or hobs) or in a place with
direct sunlight. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the
cabinet. This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated indoor
position. The correct operation of the appliance can only be guaranteed within
the specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn
to the vendor, our customer service, or the nearest Authorized Service Centre.
Usage Instructions
- Before installation and use, carefully read the supplied instructions in the user manual.
- Ensure that only a qualified person installs this appliance according to the installation instruction document to avoid a risk of instability.
- Position the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated indoor location. Do not install it near a heat source or in direct sunlight.
- Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.
- Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables for electrical connection.
- Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane during use.
- Follow the instructions in the user manual for proper care and cleaning of the appliance.
- Refer to the user manual for service information.
By following these instructions, you can ensure the safe and optimal use of your Electrolux LNC8ME18S fridge freezer.
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brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious
and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it,
you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service
Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial
Number. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied
instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage
that are the result
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of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people
safety · This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. · Children aged from 3 to 8 years are
allowed to load and unload the appliance provided that they have been properly
instructed. · This appliance may be used by persons with very extensive and
complex disabilities provided that they have been properly instructed. ·
Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance
unless continuously supervised. · Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance. · Children shall not carry out cleaning
and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision. · Keep all
packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. 1.2 General
Safety · This appliance is for storing food and baverages only. · This
appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor
environment. · This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed
& breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation
where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels. · To avoid
contamination of food respect the following instructions: do not open the
door for long periods;
clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems;
store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that
it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
· WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
· WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
· WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. · WARNING: Do not use
electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer. · Do not use water spray and steam to clean
the appliance. · Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects. · When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off,
defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould from developing
within the appliance. · Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance. · If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service
Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
· Remove all the packaging. · Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
· Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.
· Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
· Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety
gloves and enclosed footwear.
· Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
· At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours
before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil
to flow back in the compressor.
· Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the power socket.
· Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
· Do not expose the appliance to the rain.
· Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
· Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold.
· When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
· The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it immediately.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped
or damaged.
WARNING! Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
· The appliance must be earthed. · Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power
supply. · Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. · Make sure not
to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable,
compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change
the electrical components.
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· The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
· Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.
· Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the
mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a
high level of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to cause damage to
the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane.
· Do not change the specification of this appliance.
· Any use of the built-in product as freestanding is strictly prohibited.
· Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
· If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.
· Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
· Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure
on the drink container.
· Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
· Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products
in, near or on the appliance.
· Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.
· Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are
wet or damp.
· Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.
· Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.
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· Wrap the food in any food contact material before putting it in the freezer
compartment.
Internal lighting
WARNING! Risk of electric shock.
· This product contains one or more light sources of energy efficiency class
G.
· Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions
in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are
intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance.
They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable
for household room illumination.
Care and cleaning
WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
· Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
· This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.
· Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.
2.6 Service
· To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original
spare parts only.
INSTALLATION
· Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the guarantee.
· The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has
been discontinued: thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards,
light sources, door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets. Please note that
some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and
that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.
· Door gaskets will be available for 10 years after the model has been
discontinued.
Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.
· Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
· Cut off the mains cable and discard it. · Remove the door to prevent
children
and pets to be closed inside of the appliance. · The refrigerant circuit and
the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly. · The
insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to discard the appliance correctly. · Do not cause damage
to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
WARNING! Refer to installation instruction document to install your appliance.
3.1 Dimensions
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WARNING! Fix the appliance in accordance with installation instruction
document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.
D1 D2
D3
W1 90°
W3 W2
A
H1
B
Overall dimensions ¹
H1
mm
W1
mm
D1
mm
1772 546 549
¹ the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle
Space required in use ²
H2 (A+B) mm
1816
Space required in use ²
W2
mm
D2
mm
A
mm
B
mm
546 551 1780 36
² the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air
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Overall space required in use ³
H3 (A+B) mm
1816
W3
mm
546
D3
mm
1068
³ the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the
space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air, plus the space
necessary to allow door opening to the minimum angle permitting removal of all
internal equipment
3.2 Location
To ensure appliance’s best functionality, you should not install the appliance
in the nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers or hobs) or
in a place with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor position.
This appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C.
The correct operation of the appliance can only be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
3.3 Electrical connection
· Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
· The appliance must be earthed. 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 qualified electrician.
· The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions
are not observed.
· This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
3.4 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.
min. 38 mm
min. 200 cm2
min. 38 mm
min. 200 cm2
CAUTION! Refer to the installation instructions for the installation.
3.5 Door reversibility
Please refer to the separate document with instructions on installation and
door reversal.
CAUTION! At every stage of reversing the door protect the floor from
scratching with a durable material.
4. CONTROL PANEL
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1 Display 2 Freezer Temperature warmer button 3 Freezer Temperature colder
button 4 OK 5 Mode 6 Fridge Temperature warmer button
4.1 Display
A B C DEF
Off
min
KJ I
G H
7 Fridge Temperature colder button 8 ON/OFF It is possible to change
predefined sound of buttons by pressing together Mode and temperature colder
button for a few seconds. Change is reversible.
A. Fridge compartment indicator B. Timer indicator
/Temperature indicator C. ON/OFF indicator D. FastCool function E. Holiday
mode F. FastFreeze function G. Temperature indicator H. Freezer compartment
indicator I. Alarm indicator J. ChildLock function K. DrinksChill function
Switching on
1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket.
2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the display is off. The temperature
indicators show the set default temperature.
To select a different set temperature refer to “Temperature regulation”.
If “dEMo” appears on the display, refer to “Troubleshooting” .
Switching off
1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
The display switches off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
power socket.
Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by pressing the temperature regulators.
Recommended set temperature is:
· +4°C for the fridge · -18°C for the freezer The temperature range may vary
between -15°C and -24°C for freezer and between 2°C and 8°C for fridge. The
temperature indicators show the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the
set temperature remains stored.
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Switching on the fridge
To switch on the fridge it is enough to press the fridge temperature
regulator. To switch on the fridge in the other way:
1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
The Fridge OFF indicator flashes. 2. Press OK to confirm. The fridge OFF
indicator goes off and the fridge compartment is switched on.
To select a different set temperature refer to “Temperature regulation”.
4.6 Switching off the fridge
It is possible to switch off only the fridge compartment maintaining the
freezer on.
1. Press Mode until the fridge compartment indicator appears.
The fridge OFF indicator and the fridge compartment indicator flash. The
fridge temperature indicator shows dashes. 2. Press OK to confirm. The fridge
OFF indicator is shown and the fridge compartment is switched off.
FastCool function
If you need to insert in the fridge compartment a large amount of warm food,
for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the
FastCool function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the
other food which is already in the refrigerator.
1. Press the Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
The FastCool indicator flashes. 2. Press the OK to confirm. The FastCool
indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after approximately 6
hours.
You can deactivate the FastCool function before its automatic end by repeating
the procedure or by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
Holiday mode
This mode allows you to keep the fridge compartment empty during a long
holiday period reducing the formation of bad odours while the freezer
compartment can work normally.
1. Press the Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes. The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature. 2. Press the OK to confirm. The Holiday indicator is shown.
This mode switches off after selecting a different temperature.
FastFreeze function
The FastFreeze function is used to prefreeze and fast freeze in sequence in
the freezer compartment. This function accelerates the freezing of fresh food
and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable
warming.
To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to complete prefreezing.
1. To activate this function press the Mode button until the corresponding
icon appears.
The FastFreeze indicator flashes. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. The
FastFreeze indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
You can deactivate the FastFreeze function before its automatic end by
repeating the procedure until the FastFreeze indicator turns off or by
selecting a different set temperature.
4.10 ChildLock function
Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional
operation.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
The ChildLock indicator flashes.
2. Press OK to confirm. The ChildLock indicator is shown. To deactivate the
ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes
off.
4.11 DrinksChill function
The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the
preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food
products for a certain period of time.
It is also useful when a reminder is needed in order not to forget the bottles
or cans placed in the freezer for fast cooling.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
The DrinksChill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes)
for a few seconds. 2. Press the Timer regulator to change
the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes. 3. Press OK to confirm. The
DrinksChill indicator is shown. The Timer starts to flash (min). At the end of
the countdown the “0 min” indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press
OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function.
To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill goes
off.
It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the
end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer
button.
4.12 High temperature alarm
When there is a temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example
5. DAILY USE
5.1 Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
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due to an earlier power failure), the alarm and freezer temperature indicators
flash and the sound is on. To deactivate the alarm: 1. Press any button. The
sound switches off. 2. The freezer temperature indicator
shows the highest temperature reached for a few seconds, then the display
shows the set temperature again.
The alarm indicator continues to flash until the normal conditions are
restored. If you do not press any button, the sound switches off automatically
after around one hour to avoid disturbing.
4.13 Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on
and alarm indicator flashes. If the freezer door is left open for
approximately 90 seconds, the sound is on and alarm indicator flashes. The
alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the sound can be muted
by pressing any button.
If you do not press any button, the sound switches off automatically after
around one hour to avoid disturbing.
1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
5.3 GreenZone drawer
There is a pull-out drawer in the bottom part of the refrigerator compartment.
The glass shelf of the GreenZone is fitted with a device that regulates its
sealing and can be used to manage the humidity inside the drawer.
5.4 Removing GreenZone drawer
It is recommended to empty the drawer before removing it from the
refrigerator.
To remove the drawer: 1. Pull out the drawer from the
refrigerator.
5.2 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that
the shelves can be positioned as desired.
This appliance is also equipped with a shelf consisting of two parts. The
front half of the shelf can be placed under the second half to make better use
of space.
To fold the shelf:
1. Take out the front half gently. 2. Slide it into the lower rail and under
the second half.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
1 3. Pull the drawer out while lifting it up.
2
Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air
circulation.
To remove the glass cover of the GreenZone compartment: 1. Unlock lateral
gripping from both
sides simultaneously.
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x2
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2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
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2. Pull the glass shelf support towards yourself.
3. Lift and turn the drawer to pull it out of the appliance.
5.5 Removing ExtraChill
There is a drawer above the GreenZone compartment. To remove the drawer: 1.
Pull out the drawer from the
refrigerator.
To remove the glass cover of the ExtraZone compartment:
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1. Unlock lateral gripping from both sides simultaneously.
1 x2
2
sealing and can be used to manage the humidity inside the drawer.
Do not place any food products on the humidity control device.
The position of the humidity control depends on the type and quantities of
fruit and vegetables:
· Slots closed: recommended for low quantities of fruit and vegetables. It
provides for longer preservation of the natural moisture content in fruit and
vegetables.
2. Pull the glass shelf support towards yourself.
· Slots opened: recommended for larger quantities of fruit and vegetables. It provides for more air circulation resulting in lower air moisture.
1 2
To remove the humidity control device, open the drawer below the glass shelf and pull out the cover.
5.6 Humidity control
The glass shelf of the GreenZone drawer is fitted with a device that regulates
its
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Depending on the quantity and condition of fruit and vegetables stored in the
GreenZone drawer, condensation may occur. In such a case, remove the
condensation using a soft cloth and set the humidity control to low humidity
position.
5.7 MULTIFLOW
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with the MULTIFLOW device that allows
for rapid and more effective cooling of food and maintaining a more uniform
temperature in each part of the refrigerator compartment. This device
activates automatically when needed.
MULTIFLOW operates only when the door is closed.
Do not block the air vents to allow better cooling.
Do not remove the MULTIFLOW panel. Do not use water spray or steam to clean
the appliance. For cleaning instructions, refer to the “Care and cleaning”
chapter.
5.8 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Store the fresh food evenly distributed in the first compartment or drawer
from the top.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen without adding other fresh food
during 24 hours is specified on the rating plate (a label located inside the
appliance).
When the freezing process is complete, the appliance automatically returns to
the previous temperature setting (see “FastFreeze function”).
For more information refer to “Hints for freezing”.
5.9 Storage of frozen food
When activating an appliance for the first time or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment
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let the appliance run at least 3 hours with the FastFreeze function switched
on.
The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package
you want.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and place the
food on shelves.
Keep the food no closer than 15 mm from the door.
CAUTION! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown on rating
plate under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately then cooled and then re-frozen. Refer to “High temperature
alarm”.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Hints for energy saving
· Freezer: The internal configuration of the appliance is the one that ensures
the most efficient use of energy.
· Fridge: Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with
the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins does not affect energy consumption.
· Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.
· Freezer: The colder the temperature setting, the higher the energy
consumption.
· Fridge: Do not set too high temperature to save energy unless it is required
by the characteristics of the food.
· If the ambient temperature is high and the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice formation on the evaporator. In this case,
set the temperature control toward higher temperature to allow
5.10 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being consumed, can be thawed in the
refrigerator or inside a plastic bag under cold water.
This operation depends on the time available and on the type of food. Small
pieces may even be cooked still frozen.
5.11 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of
icecubes.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water. 2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
automatic defrosting and to save energy this way. · Ensure a good ventilation.
Do not cover the ventilation grilles or holes. · Make sure that food products
inside the appliance allow air circulation through dedicated holes in the rear
interior of the appliance.
6.2 Hints for freezing
· Activate FastFreeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food
inside the freezer compartment.
· Before freezing wrap and seal fresh food in: aluminium foil, plastic film or
bags, airtight containers with lid.
· For more efficient freezing and thawing divide food into small portions.
· It is recommended to put labels and dates on all your frozen food. This will
help to identify foods and to know when they should be used before their
deterioration.
· The food should be fresh when being frozen to preserve good quality.
Especially fruits and vegetables
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should be frozen after the harvest to preserve all of their nutrients. · Do not freeze bottles or cans with liquids, in particular drinks containing carbon dioxide – they may explode during freezing. · Do not put hot food in the freezer compartment. Cool it down at room temperature before placing it inside the compartment. · To avoid increase in temperature of already frozen food, do not place fresh unfrozen food directly next to it. Place food at room temperature in the part of the freezer compartment where there is no frozen food. · Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites. · Do not re-freeze defrosted food. If the food has defrosted, cook it, cool it down and then freeze it.
6.3 Hints for storage of frozen food
· Freezer compartment is the one
marked with
.
· Good temperature setting that
ensures preservation of frozen food
products is a temperature less than or
equal to -18°C.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life.
· The whole freezer compartment is suitable for storage of frozen food
products.
· Leave enough space around the food to allow air to circulate freely.
· For adequate storage refer to food packaging label to see the shelf life of
food.
· It is important to wrap the food in such a way that prevents water, humidity
or condensation from getting inside.
6.4 Shopping tips
After grocery shopping:
· Ensure that the packaging is not damaged – the food could be deteriorated.
If the package is swollen or wet, it might have not been stored in the optimal
conditions and defrosting may have already started.
· To limit the defrosting process buy frozen goods at the end of your grocery
shopping and transport them in a thermal and insulated cool bag.
· Place the frozen foods immediately in the freezer after coming back from the
shop.
· If food has defrosted even partially, do not re-freeze it. Consume it as
soon as possible.
· Respect the expiry date and the storage information on the package.
6.5 Shelf life for freezer compartment
Type of food Bread
Fruits (except citrus)
Vegetables
Leftovers without meat
Dairy food: Butter Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella) Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan,
cheddar)
Seafood:
Shelf life (months) 3 6 – 12 8 – 10 1 – 2
6 – 9 3 – 4 6
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Type of food
Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel) Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder) Shrimps
Shucked clams and mussels Cooked fish
Meat:
Poultry Beef Pork Lamb Sausage Ham Leftovers with meat
6.6 Hints for fresh food refrigeration
· Good temperature setting that ensures preservation of fresh food is a
temperature less than or equal to +4°C. Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf life of food.
· Cover the food with packaging to preserve its freshness and aroma.
· Always use closed containers for liquids and for food, to avoid flavours or
odours in the compartment.
· To avoid the cross-contamination between cooked and raw food, cover the
cooked food and separate it from the raw one.
· It is recommended to defrost the food inside the fridge.
· Do not insert hot food inside the appliance. Make sure it has cooled down at
room temperature before inserting it.
· To prevent food waste the new stock of food should always be placed behind
the old one.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
Shelf life (months)
2 – 3 4 – 6 12 3 – 4 1 – 2
9 – 12 6 – 12 4 – 6 6 – 9 1 – 2 1 – 2 2 – 3
6.7 Hints for food refrigeration
· Fresh food compartment is the one
marked (on the rating plate) with . · Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store
meat for at most 1-2 days. · Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly (eliminate
the soil) and place in a special drawer (vegetable drawer). · It is advisable
not to keep the exotic fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas etc. in the
refrigerator. · Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic should
not be kept in the refrigerator. · Butter and cheese: place in an airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much
air as possible. · Bottles: close them with a cap and place them on the door
bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack. · Always refer to the
expiry date of the products to know how long to keep them.
7.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based
cleaners as they will damage the finish.
CAUTION! The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for
washing in a dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7.3 Defrosting of the refrigerator
Defrosting of the fridge compartment is automatic. The water that condenses
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flows into a recipient on the compressor and evaporates. The recipient cannot
be removed.
7.4 Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of
frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls, nor on the
foods.
7.5 Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long period, take the following
precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food. 3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories. 4. Leave the doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if…
Problem
The appliance does not operate.
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance is switched Switch on the appliance. off.
The mains plug is not con- Connect the mains plug to nected to the mains socket the mains socket correctly. correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains socket.
Connect a different electri- cal appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance is noisy.
The appliance is not sup- Check if the appliance
ported properly.
stands stable.
Acoustic or visual alarm is The cabinet has been re-
on.
cently switched on.
Refer to “Door open alarm” or “High temperature alarm”.
The temperature in the ap- Refer to “Door open alarm”
pliance is too high.
or “High temperature
alarm”.
The door is left open.
Close the door.
The compressor operates Temperature is set incor- Refer to “Control panel”
continually.
rectly.
chapter.
Many food products were put in at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again.
The room temperature is Refer to “Installation” chap-
too high.
ter.
Food products placed in the appliance were too warm.
Allow food products to cool to room temperature be- fore storing.
The door is not closed cor- Refer to “Closing the door”
rectly.
section.
The FastFreeze function is Refer to “FastFreeze func-
switched on.
tion” section.
The FastCool function is switched on.
Refer to “FastCool func- tion” section.
The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the “FastFreeze” or “FastCool”, or after changing the temperature.
The compressor starts af- ter a period of time.
This is normal, no error has occurred.
Door is misaligned or inter- The appliance is not level- Refer to installation instruc-
feres with ventilation grill. led.
tions.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open Wait a few seconds be-
the door immediately after tween closing and re-open-
closing.
ing of the door.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by mode.
Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective.
Contact the nearest Au- thorized Service Centre.
There is too much frost and ice.
The door is not closed cor- Refer to “Closing the door”
rectly.
section.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The gasket is deformed or Refer to “Closing the door”
dirty.
section.
Food products are not wrapped properly.
Wrap the food products better.
Temperature is set incor- Refer to “Control panel”
rectly.
chapter.
Appliance is fully loaded and is set to the lowest temperature.
Set a higher temperature. Refer to “Control panel” chapter.
Temperature set in the ap- pliance is too low and the ambient temperature is too high.
Set a higher temperature. Refer to “Control panel” chapter.
Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de- frosting process, frost melts on the rear plate.
This is correct.
There is too much con- densed water on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
Door was opened too fre- quently.
Open the door only when necessary.
Door was not closed com- Make sure the door is
pletely.
closed completely.
Stored food was not wrap- Wrap food in suitable
ped.
packaging before storing it
in the appliance.
Water flows on the floor.
The melting water outlet is Attach the melting water not connected to the evap- outlet to the evaporative orative tray above the com- tray. pressor.
Temperature cannot be set.
The FastFreeze function or Switch off FastFreeze
FastCool function is
function or FastCool func-
switched on.
tion manually, or wait until
the function deactivates
automatically to set the
temperature. Refer to
“FastFreeze function” or
“FastCool function” sec-
tion.
The temperature in the ap- The temperature is not set Set a higher/lower temper-
pliance is too low/too high. correctly.
ature.
The door is not closed cor- Refer to “Closing the door”
rectly.
section.
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Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The food products’ temper- Let the food products tem-
ature is too high.
perature decrease to room
temperature before stor-
age.
Many food products are stored at the same time.
Store less food products at the same time.
The door has been opened Open the door only if nec-
often.
essary.
The FastFreeze function is Refer to “FastFreeze func-
switched on.
tion” section.
The FastCool function is switched on.
Refer to “FastCool func- tion” section.
There is no cold air circula- Make sure that there is
tion in the appliance.
cold air circulation in the
appliance. Refer to “Hints
and tips” chapter.
DEMO appears on the dis- The appliance is in the
play.
demonstration mode.
To exit the demonstration mode, press and hold the OK button for approximate- ly 10 seconds until you hear a long sound and the display turns off for a short time.
A or or symbol is shown instead of numbers on the temperature dis- play.
Temperature sensor prob- lem.
Contact the nearest Au- thorized Service Centre (the cooling system will continue to keep food products cold, but temper- ature adjustment will not be possible).
If the advice does not lead to the desired result, call the nearest Authorized
Service Centre.
8.2 Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your
Authorised Service Centre.
8.3 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets. 2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to installation instructions. 3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
9. NOISES
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CLICK!
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TECHNICAL DATA
The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side
of the appliance and on the energy label.
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web
link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU
EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user
manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find
on the rating plate of the appliance.
See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy
label.
INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
Installation and preparation of the appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear
clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual at Chapter 3. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including loading plans.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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References
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