TEKA RBF 78725 Fridge Combi User Manual

RBF 78725 GWH
RBF 78725 GBK
Fridge Combi
User Manual

RBF 78725 Fridge Combi

Thank you for choosing this product.
This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
  – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
  – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
  – bed and breakfast type environments;
  – catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

• 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• 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.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

1.2 Installation warnings
Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This must be done before placing food in the appliance.
• When the product is running, high temperature can be noticed on the side panels. This situation is normal.
• In order for the product to work efficiently, there must be some gap around it for air circulation. If you are going to place the product in a recessed area on the wall, make sure that the gap should be 100 mm between top surface and ceiling, 50 mm between walls and side panels.
• The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a maximum of 75 mm.

1.3 During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.
Disposal of your old appliance
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 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. 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. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging and the Environment
Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during transportation. The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and therefore decreases waste production.
Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for any losses incurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling/storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for any losses incurred by inappropriate usage of the appliance.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1. Turbo fan *
2. Refrigerator shelves
3. Wine rack *
4. Ionclean *
5. Zero Box *
6. Vita Care Box cover
7. Vita Care Box
8. Icemaker | 9) Freezer flap cover / Upper drawer
9. Freezer drawers
10. Levelling feet
11. Freezer glass shelves *
12. Bottle shelf
13. Flexi Rack * / door shelf
14. Door shelves
15. Egg holder
16. Ice box tray *
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• In some models
  General notes:
  Fresh Food Compartment (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 door bins does not affect energy consumption.
  Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.
  2.1 Dimensions

Overall dimensions 1

H1| mm| 1920
W1| mm| 700
D1| mm| 721
1. the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle.
Space required in use 2

H2| mm| 2070
W2| mm| 800
D2| mm| 761
2. the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air.
Overall space required in use 3

W3| mm| 1014
D3| mm| 1372
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.

USING THE APPLIANCE

3.1 Information about New Generation Cooling Technology
Fridges with new-generation cooling technology have a different operating system to static fridges. Other (static) fridges may experience a build up of ice in the freezer compartment due to door openings and humidity in the food. In such fridges, regular defrosting is required; the fridge must be switched off, the frozen food moved to a suitable container and the ice which has formed in the freezer compartment removed.

In fridges with new generation cooling technology, a fan blows dry cold air evenly throughout the fridge and freezer compartments. The cold air cools your food evenly and uniformly, preventing humidity and ice build-up.
In the refrigerator compartment, air blown by the fan, located at the top of the refrigerator compartment, is cooled while passing through the gap behind the air duct. At the same time, the air is blown out through the holes in the air duct, evenly spreading cool air throughout the refrigerator compartment.
There is no air passage between the freezer and refrigerator compartments, therefore preventing the mixing of odours.
As a result, your fridge, with new generation cooling technology, provides you with ease of use as well as a huge volume and aesthetic appearance.
3.2 Display and Control Panel

Using the Control Panel

1. Menu button to activate economy mode
2. Enables the temperature value to be changed in the fridge compartment and allows the super cooling mode to be activated. The temperature value for the cooling compartment can be adjusted to 8, 6, 5, 4, 2 ºC, or SC.
3. Enables the temperature value to be changed in the freezer compartment and allows the super freezing mode to be activated. The temperature value for the freezer compartment can be adjusted to -16, -18, -20, -22, -24 ºC, or SF.
4. Mode selection/Confirmation button
5. Temperature adjustment indicator for the fridge compartment
6. Super cooling indicator
7. Temperature adjustment indicator for the freezer compartment
8. Super freezing indicator
9. Holiday mode symbol
10. Economy mode symbol
11. Child Lock symbol
12. Alarm/Service call symbol

3.3 Operating your Fridge Freezer
Lighting (If available)
When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests.
After the appliance is plugged in, all symbols will appear for 2 seconds, then the start-up values will appear as -18 °C on the freezer setting indicator and +4 °C on the cooler setting indicator.
All buttons on the control panel are touch operated (only press to activate the button you want to operate).
3.3.1 Super Freeze Mode
How to Use?

• Press the freezer temperature setting button, then the “OK” button until the letters SF are displayed on the freezer compartment display. You will hear a beeping sound and the mode will be active. If the “OK” button is not pressed within 9 seconds after the SF letters are displayed, the previously selected freezer temperature will be activated.
• When this mode is selected, the letters SF will be displayed on the freezer temperature display.

During This Mode:

• The cooler temperature values can be changed and super cooling mode can be selected.
• Economy and holiday modes cannot be selected.
• Super freezing mode can be deactivated by pressing the freezer temperature setting button. After pressing this button, the SF icon will start blinking. While the SF icon is blinking, press the “-” button and select the required value for the freezer. After selecting the value for the freezer, press the “OK” button again to deactivate SF mode.

The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that can be frozen within 24 hours is shown on the appliance label.
For optimal appliance performance at maximum freezer capacity, set the appliance to SF mode 3 hours before you put fresh food into the freezer.
Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending on the environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a sufficiently low temperature.
3.3.2 Super Cool Mode
How to Use?

• Press the fridge temperature setting button, then the “OK” button until the letters SC are displayed on the cooling compartment display. You will hear a beeping sound and the mode will activate. If the “OK” button is not pressed within 9 seconds after the letters SC are displayed, the previously selected cooling temperature will activate.
• When this mode is selected, ‘SC’ will be displayed on the cooling temperature display.

During This Mode:

• Freezer temperature values can be changed and super freeze mode can be selected.
• Economy and holiday modes cannot be selected.
• Super cooling mode can be deactivated by pressing the cooler temperature setting button. After pressing this button, the SC icon will start to blink. While the SC icon is blinking, press the “+” button and select the desired value for the cooler. After selecting the value, press the “OK” button again to deactivate SC mode.

Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 4 or 6 hours depending on the environmental temperature or when the freezer reaches a sufficiently low temperature.
3.3.3 Economy Mode
How to Use?

• Press the Menu button until a circle appears around the economy symbol, then press the OK button within 9 seconds. The buzzer will sound twice to confirm the mode is active.
• Cancel the economy mode before selecting holiday mode. Then, use the Menu button to select holiday mode.
• If you do not press any button within 1 second after pressing the Menu button, the mode will be cancelled.

During This Mode:

• The freezer partition temperature can be changed. After cancelling economy mode, the selected freezer temperature will be active.
• The cooler partition temperature can be changed. After cancelling economy mode, the selected cooler temperature will be active.
• The super cool and super freeze modes can be selected. In this case, economy mode will automatically cancel and the selected mode will be activated.
• Use the Menu button to select holiday mode after cancelling economy mode.
• Press the Menu button until both circles disappear to cancel the mode, then press the OK button.

3.3.4 Holiday Mode
How to Use?

• Press the Menu button until a circle appears around the holiday mode symbol, then press the OK button within 9 seconds. The buzzer will sound twice to confirm the mode is active.
• Cancel holiday mode before selecting economy mode. Then, use the Menu button to select economy mode.
• If you do not press any button within 1 second after pressing the Menu button, holiday mode will be cancelled.

During This Mode:

• The freezer partition temperature can be changed. After cancelling holiday mode, the selected freezer temperature will be active.
• The cooler partition temperature can be changed. After cancelling holiday mode, the selected cooler temperature will be active.
• The super cool and super freeze modes can be selected. In this case, holiday mode will automatically cancel and the selected mode will activate.
• Cancel holiday mode before selecting economy mode. Then, use the Menu button to select economy mode.
• Press the Mode button until both circles disappear, then press ‘OK’ to cancel the mode.

3.3.5 Drink Cool Mode

• Press the freezer temperature adjustment button for 3 seconds.

• The temperature indicator for the freezer compartment will display “dc” and the temperature indicator for the fridge indicator will blink “05”.

• Press the cooler temperature setting button to adjust the time.

• The selectable times are 05, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 minutes.

• Once the desired time is selected, the time will blink on the display 3 times and a beep will sound.

• If no other button is pressed within 2 seconds, the mode will be selected.

• The selected time will decrease minute by minute, and the time remaining will flash on the display.

• In order to cancel the drink cooling mode, press the temperature adjustment button again for 3 seconds.
  You must adjust the time according to the temperature of the bottles before placing the bottles in the appliance.

• For example, you can set the time as “5 minutes” in the beginning. After this time, if the cooling is insufficient, you might set it for another 5 or 10 minutes.

• When using this mode, you must check the temperature of the bottles regularly. When the bottles have cooled sufficiently, you must remove them from the appliance.

• If bottles are left in the appliance for too long with quick drink mode selected, the bottles will explode.

3.3.6 Screen Saver Mode
How to Use?

• Press the Menu button 3 times to activate screen saver mode.
• To cancel screen saver mode, press any button, then press the Menu button for 3 seconds.
• To disable the lights of the fridge, press the freezer setting button, the fridge setting button and the Menu button simultaneously. Then, open and close the fridge door 3 times. From then on, unless this function is cancelled using the same method, the lights of the fridge will not turn on.

3.3.7 The Child Lock Function
Purpose
Child lock is available on the appliance to prevent unintentional or accidental changes to the appliance settings.
Activating Child Lock
Simultaneously press the Cooler and Freezer Temperature Setting buttons for 5 seconds.
Deactivating Child Lock
Simultaneously press the Cooler and Freezer Temperature setting buttons for 5 seconds.
Child lock will deactivate in the case of a power cut or if the appliance is unplugged.
3.4 Temperature Settings
3.4.1 Freezer Temperature Settings

• Each time you press the freezer compartment adjustment button, a lower temperature will be set (-16 °C, -18 °C, -20 °C, -22 °C, -24 °C, or SF). If you continue to press the button, the values will restart from -16 °C.
• To set the adjusted temperature, press the “OK” button within 9 seconds after the desired temperature value is reached.
• When you press the freezer compartment adjustment button until the super freezing symbol is displayed, and the “OK” button within 9 seconds, ‘SF’ (Super Freezing) on the display will flash.

3.4.2 Cooler Temperature Settings

• Each time the cooling compartment adjustment button is pressed, a lower temperature will be set (+8 °C, +6 °C, +5 °C, +4 °C, +2 °C, or SC). If you continue to press the button, the values will restart from +8 °C.
• To set the adjusted temperature, press the “OK” button within 9 seconds after the desired temperature value is reached.
• When you press the cooling compartment adjustment button until the super cooling symbol is displayed, press the “OK” button within 9 seconds, ‘SC’ (Super Cooling) on the display will flash.\

Recommended Settings for the Freezer and Cooler Compartment Temperature

-20 ºC, -22 ºC
or -24 ºC| 4 ºC| Recommended when environmental temperature exceeds 30°C.
SF| 4 ºC| Must be used when you wish to freeze food in a short period of time.
-18 ºC, -20 ºC,
-22 ºC or
-24 ºC| 2 ºC| These temperature settings must be used when the environmental temperature is high or if you think the refrigerator compartment is not cool enough becuse the door is being opened frequently.
-18 ºC, -20 ºC,
-22 ºC or
-24 ºC| SC| Must be used when the refrigerator compartment is overloaded with food or when food needs to be cooled quickly.

3.5 Temperature Adjustment Warnings

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location of your fridge.
• In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being connected to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge. Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature, it may take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C – 43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on the information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of the stated temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

Climate class and meaning:
T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in difficult climate conditions and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology which ensures that the frozen food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So you may then install your appliance in an unheated room without having to worry about frozen food in the freezer being spoilt. When the ambient temperature returns to normal, you may continue using the appliance as usual.
3.6 Accessories
Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according to the model of your appliance.
3.6.1 Ice Tray (In some models)

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.

3.6.2 The Icematic (In some models)

• Pull the lever towards you and remove the ice maker tray
• Fill with water to the marked level
• Hold the left end of the lever and set the ice-tray on the icebox
• When ice cubes have formed, twist the lever to drop the ice cubes into the icebox.
  Do not fill the icebox with water in order to make ice. It will break.

3.6.3 The Freezer Box
The freezer box allows food to be accessed more easily.

Removing the freezer box:

• Pull the box out as far as possible
• Pull the front of the box up and out
  Carry out the opposite of this operation when refitting the sliding compartment.
  Always keep hold of the handle of the box while removing it.

3.6.4 Zero Box

Keeping food in the Zero Box compartment, instead of the freezer or refrigerator compartments, allows food to retain freshness and flavour for longer, while preserving its fresh appearance. When the Zero Box tray becomes dirty, remove it and wash with water.
(Water freezes at 0°C, but food containing salt or sugar freezes at temperatures lower than this).
The Zero Box compartment is usually used for storing foods such as raw fish, lightly pickled food, rice, and so on.
Do not put food you want to freeze or ice trays (to make ice) in the Zero Box compartment.
To remove the Zero Box:

• Pull the Zero Box towards you by sliding it on the rails.
• Pull the Zero Box up from the rail and remove it from the fridge.

3.6.5 The Fresh Dial (In some models)

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within.
The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any condensation is seen on the glass shelf.
3.6.6 Flexi Rack
Six different height adjustments can be made to provide storage areas that you need by adjustable door shelf.
To change the position of adjustable door shelf ;
Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the buttons on the side of the door shelf direction of arrow. (Fig.1)
Position door shelf the height you need by moving up and down. After you get the position that you want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side of the door shelf (Fig.2) Before releasing the door shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf is fixed.
Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, you must hold the shelf by supporting the bottom. Otherwise, door shelf could fall off the rails due to the weight. So damage may occur on the door shelf or rails.
3.6.7 Adjustable Glass Shelf (In some models)
Adjustable glass shelf mechanism provides higher storage spaces with a simple movement. To cover the glass shelf, push it.
You can load your food as you want in the resulting extra space. To bring the shelf in its original position, pull it toward you.
3.6.8 IonClean
IonClean spreads negative ions which neutralize particles of unpleasant smell and dust in the air.
By removing these particles from the air in the refrigerator, IonClean improves air quality and eliminates odours.

• This feature is optional. It may not exist on your product.
• The location of your ioniser device may vary from product to product.

3.6.9 Maxi-fresh preserver (If available)
Maxi Fresh Preserver technology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fresh foods) and unpleasant odors from the crisper. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time.

• Maxi Fresh Preserver must be cleaned once in a year. The filter should be waited for 2 hours at 65°C in a oven.
• To clean the filter, please remove the back cover of the filter box by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
• The filter should not be washed with water or any detergent.

FOOD STORAGE

4.1 Refrigerator Compartment
For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the cooler compartment to +4 or +6 ºC.

• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.

• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.

• We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.

• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.

• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).

• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.

• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.

• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.

• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.

• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
  NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.

• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.

• The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.

• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside. Hot foods increase the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.

• Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is preferred for vegetables. (if available)

• To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored together.

• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.

The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator compartment.

Vegetables and fruits
| 1 week| Vegetable bin
Meat and fish
| 2 – 3 days| Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meat container and store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese| 3 – 4 days| On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine| 1 week| On the designated door shelf
Bottled products e.g. milk and yoghurt| Until the expiry date recommended by the producer| On the designated door shelf
Eggs| 1 month| On the designated egg shelf
Cooked food| 2 days| All shelves

4.2 Freezer Compartment
For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18 or -20 ºC.

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the freezer compartment, use the glass shelves for the upper and middle section, and use the lower basket for the bottom section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.
  The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.

bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and head.| 2
Lean fish (Bass, Turbot, Flounder)| 4
Fatty fishes (Tuna, Mackerel, Bluefish, Anchovy)| 2 – 4
Shellfish| Clean and in a bag| 4 – 6
Caviar| In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic container| 2 – 3
Snails| In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container| 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)
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String beans and beans| Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water| 10 – 13
Beans| Hull, wash and boil in water| 12
Cabbage| Clean and boil in water| 6 – 8
Carrot| Clean, cut into slices and boil in water| 12
Pepper| Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core and boil in water| 8 – 10
Spinach| Wash and boil in water| 6 – 9
Cauliflower| Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while| 10 – 12
Eggplant| Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing| 10 – 12
Corn| Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn| 12
Apple and pear| Peel and slice| 8 – 10
Apricot and Peach| Cut into two pieces and remove the stone| 4 – 6
Strawberry and Blackberry| Wash and hull| 8 – 12
Cooked fruits| Add 10 % of sugar to the container| 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry| Wash and hull the stems| 8 – 12
| Maximum storage time (months)| Thawing time at room temperature (hours)| Thawing time in oven (minutes)
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Bread| 4 – 6| 2 – 3| 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits| 3 – 6| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry| 1 – 3| 2 – 3| 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie| 1 – 1,5| 3 – 4| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough| 2 – 3| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza| 2 – 3| 2 – 4| 15-20 (200 °C)
Dairy products| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)| Storage conditions
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Packet (Homogenized) Milk| In its own packet| 2 – 3| Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese – excluding white cheese| In slices| 6 – 8| Original packaging may be used for short-term storage. Keep wrapped in foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine| In its packaging| 6|

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.
Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.
  The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.

Cleaning Door Glasses
Water based products which are not abrasive should be used in cleaning glasses.
Replacing LED Lighting
To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
Note: The numbers and location of the LED strips may change according to the model.

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins, and so on) or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.
  Always carry your appliance in the upright position.
  Important Note: Pay attention to glass surface when transporting.

6.2 Repositioning the Door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your appliance door if door handles are installed on the front surface of the appliance door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your appliance can be changed, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre to change the opening direction.

BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Errors
Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and cooler indicators.

soon as possible.
LF| Freezer compartment is not cold enough| This warning especially appears if there has been a power failure for a long period or when the refrigerator is operated for the first time.| 1. Use food within a short time period. Do not freeze foods that has thawed.
2. Set the freezer temperature to colder values or set the Super Freeze until the compartment gets to normal temperature.
3. Do not put fresh food in the appliance until the fault has cleared.
LC| Refrigerator compartment is not cold enough| This warning especially appears if there has been a power failure for a long period or when the refrigerator is operated for the first time. Ideal temperature for the refrigerator compartment is +4 ºC. If you see this warning, your foods are at risk of spoiling.| 1. Set the refrigerator temperature to colder values or set the Super Cooling mode until the compartment reaches normal temperature.
2. Open the door as little as possible until the fault clears.
LF and LC| “Not cold enough” Warning| This is a combination of the LF and LC error types.| You will see this failure when first starting the appliance. It will clear after the compartments reach normal temperature.
HC| Refrigerator compartment too cold| The food will start to freeze because the temperature is too cold.| 1. Check if the Super Cooling mode is switched on.
2. Decrease the refrigerator temperature values.
LOPO| “Low voltage” Warning| This is seen when the power supply becomes lower than 170 V.| This not a failure. This prevents any damage to the compressor. This warning will clear after the voltage reaches the required level.

If you are experiencing a problem with your refrigerator, please check the following before contacting the after-sales service.
Your refrigerator does not operate
Check if:

• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on
• The fuse has blown
• Is the temperature adjustment right?
• The socket is faulty. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.

Your refrigerator is performing poorly
Check if:

• The appliance is overloaded
• The doors are closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is an adequate distance between the appliance and surrounding walls

Your refrigerator is operating noisily
The following noises can be heard during normal operation of the appliance.
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:

• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).

Clicking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splashing occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting.
Air blowing noise occurs: During normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.
There is a build-up of humidity inside the fridge
Check if:

• All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the fridge.
• The fridge doors are opened frequently. Humidity of the room will enter the fridge each time the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster if the doors are opened frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.
• There is a build-up of water droplets on the rear wall. This is normal after automatic defrosting (in Static Models).

The doors are not opening or closing properly
Check if:

• There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing
• The door compartments, shelves and drawers are placed properly
• The door gaskets are broken or torn
• Your fridge is level.

The edges of the fridge in contact with the door joint are warm
Especially during summer (warm weather), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during operation of the compressor. This is normal.
Important Notes:

• In the case of a power failure, or if the appliance is unplugged and plugged in again, the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator will destabilise, causing the compressor protective thermal element to open. Your refrigerator will start to operate frmally after 5 minutes.
• If the appliance will not be used for a long period of time (such as during holidays), disconnect the plug. Defrost and clean the refrigerator, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and odour.
• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
• This appliance is designed for domestic use and for the stated purposes only. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with these instructions, we emphasize that the manufacturer and the dealer will not be responsible for any repair or failure within the guarantee period.

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Install the appliance in a cool, wellventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.
3. Place thawing food in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help cool the refrigerator compartment while the food is thawing. This will save energy. Frozen food left to thaw outside of the appliance will result in a waste of energy.
4. Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance. If left uncovered, the humidity inside the appliance will increase, therefore the appliance uses more energy. Keeping drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste.
5. Avoid keeping the doors open for long periods and opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the appliance and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
6. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (such as the crisper and chiller) closed.
7. The door gasket must be clean and pliable. In case of wear, replace the gasket.

TECHNICALDATA

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

Appliance for any Eco Design 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 2. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including loading plans.

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, Serial Number and Service Index.
The information can be found on the rating plate. You can find the rating label inside the fridge zone on the left lower side.
The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years, based on the type of component, from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model.
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References

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