meireles MFC369X Free Standing Freezers User Manual

: July 29, 2024
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MFC369X Free Standing Freezers

Free Standing / User Manual

MFC369X
MFC355W

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.

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.

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Serious injury or death risk

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Operating the system correctly

1 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 authorized
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 authorized 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.
Install the two plastic distance guides (the
parts on the black vanes
-condenser- at the rear)
by turning it 90° (as
shown in the figure) to
prevent the condenser
from touching the wall.
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

2 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

Wine rack *
Refrigerator shelves
Storage Box cover
Storage Box
Freezer upper basket
Freezer midle basket
Freezer bottom basket
Levelling feet
Freezer glass shelves *
Bottle shelf
Adjustable door shelf * / door shelf
Door shelf
Egg holder
Ice box tray

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 1860,0
W1 mm 595,0
D1 mm 600,0
1 the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle.

Space required in use 2
H2 mm 2010,0
W2 mm 695,0
D2 mm 694,1
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 981,6
D3 mm 1168,5
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 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 newgeneration
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. It is cooler set value screen.
2. It is super cooling indicator.
3. It is freezer set value screen.
4. It is super freeze indicator.
5. It is alarm symbol.
6. It is child-lock symbol.
7. It is holiday mode symbol.
8. It is economy mode symbol.
9. It enables the setting value of cooler to
be modified and super cool mode to be
activated if desired. Cooler maybe set
to 8, 6, 5, 4, 2 °C super cool.
10. It enables the setting value of freezer
to be modified and super freeze mode
to be activated if desired. Freezer may
be set to -16, -18, -20, -22, -24 °C super
freeze.
11. It enables the modes (economy,
holiday…) to be activated if desired.

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.

3.3.1 Super Freeze Mode Purpose
• To freeze a large quantity of food that
cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.
• To freeze prepared foods.
• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain
freshness.
How Would It Be Used?

Press freezer set button until Super freeze
symbol will be seen on the screen. Buzzer
will sound beep beep. Mode will be set.

During This Mode:
• Temperature of cooler and super cool
mode may be adjusted. In this case
super freeze mode continues.
• Economy and Holiday mode can not be
selected.
• Super freeze mode can be cancelled by
the same operation of selecting.

Notes:
• Maximum amount of fresh food (in
kilograms) to be frozen within 24 hours is
shown on the appliance label.
• For optimal appliance performance
in maximum freezer capacity, set the
appliance to active super freeze mode 24
hours before you put the 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
Purpose
• To cool and store a large quantity of food
in the fridge compartment.
• To quickly cool drinks.
How Would It Be Used?

Press cooler set button until super cool
symbol will be seen on the screen. Buzzer
will sound beep beep. Mode will be set.

During This Mode:
• Temperature of freezer and super freeze
mode may be adjusted. In this case
super cool mode continues.
• Economy and holiday mode can not be
selected.
• Super cool mode can be cancelled by the
same operation of selecting.

3.3.3 Economy Mode
Purpose
Energy savings. During periods of less
frequent use (door opening) or absence
from home, such as a holiday, Eco program
can provide optimum temperature whilst
saving power.

How Would It Be Used?

• Push “MODE” button until eco symbol
appears.
• If no button is pressed for 1 second.
Mode will be set. Eco symbol will blink
3 times. When mode is set, buzzer will
sound beep beep.
• Freezer and refrigerator temperature
segments will show “E”.
• Economy symbol and E will light till mode
finishes.
During This Mode:
• Freezer may be adjusted. When
economy mode will be cancelled, the
selected setting values will proceed.
• Cooler may be adjusted. When economy
mode will be cancelled, the selected
setting values will proceed.
• Super cool and super freeze modes
can be selected. Economy mode is
automatically cancelled and the selected
mode is activated.
• Holiday mode can be selected after
cancelling the economy mode. Then the
selected mode is activated.
• To cancel, you will just need to press on
mode button.

3.3.4 Holiday Mode

How Would It Be Used?

• Push “MODE” button until holiday symbol
appears
• If no button is pressed for 1 second.
Mode will be set. Holiday symbol will
blink 3 times. When mode is set, buzzer
will sound beep beep.
• Cooler temperature segment will show
“–“.
• Holiday symbol and “–” will light till mode
finishes.
During This Mode:
• Freezer may be adjusted. When holiday
mode will be cancelled, the selected
setting values will proceed.
• Cooler may be adjusted. When holiday
mode will be cancelled, the selected
setting values will proceed.
• Super cool and super freeze modes
can be selected. Holiday mode is
automatically cancelled and the selected
mode is activated.
• Economy mode can be selected after
cancelling the holiday mode. Then the
selected mode is activated.
• To cancel, you will just need to press on
mode button.
• Press freezer button for 3 seconds.
• Special animation will start on freezer set
value screen and 05 will blink on cooler
set value screen.
• Press cooler button to adjust the time (05
– 10 – 15 – 20 – 25 – 30 minutes).
• When you select the time the numbers
will blink 3 times on screen and sound
beep beep.
• If no button is pressed within 2 seconds
the time will be set.
• The countdown starts from the adjusted
time minute by minute.
• Remaining time will blink on the screen.
• To cancel this mode press freezer set
button for 3 seconds.

3.3.6 Screen Saver Mode

Purpose

This mode saves energy by switching off all
control panel lighting when the panel is left
inactive.

How to Use?

• Screen saver mode will be activated
automatically after 30 seconds.
• If you press any key while the lighting
of the control panel is off, the current
machine settings will reappear on the
display to let you make any change you
wish.
• If you do not cancel the screen saving
mode or press any key for 30 seconds,
control panel will remain off.
To deactivate the screen saving mode,
• To cancel the screen saving mode, first of
all, you need to press any key to activate
the keys and then press and hold the
Mode button for 3 seconds.
• To reactivate screen saving mode, press
and hold the mode button for 3 seconds.

Notes:
• When screen saver mode is active you
can also activate child lock.
• If no button is pressed within 5 seconds
after child lock is activated, the lights of
the control panel will turn off. You can see
latest status of settings or modes after
you pres any button. While control panel
‘s light is on, you can cancel child lock as
described in the instruction of this mode.

3.3.7 The Child Lock Function

Purpose

Child lock can be activated to prevent any
accidental or unintentional changes being
made to the appliance settings.
Activating Child Lock

Press on freezer and cooler buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Deactivating Child Lock
Press on freezer and cooler buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Child lock will also be deactivated if
electricity is interrupted or the fridge is
unplugged.

3.4 Temperature Settings

3.4.1 Freezer Temperature Settings

• If you continue to press the button, it will
restart from +8 °C.
• The temperature value selected before
holiday mode, super freeze mode,
super cool mode or economy mode
is activated and will remain the same
when the mode is over or cancelled. The
appliance continues to operate with this
temperature value.

Recommended Settings for the Freezer
and Cooler Compartment Temperature

3.4.3 Door Open Alarm Function

If fridge door is opened more than 2
minutes, appliance sounds ‘beep beep’.

3.5 Temperature Settings Warnings

• Your appliance is designed to operate in
the ambient temperature ranges stated
in the standards, according to the climate
class stated in the information label. It
is not recommended that your fridge is
operated in the environments which are
outside of the stated temperature ranges.
This will reduce the cooling efficiency of
the appliance.
• Temperature adjustments should be
made according to the frequency of
door openings, the quantity of food kept
inside the appliance and the ambient
temperature in the location of your
appliance.
• When the appliance is first switched on,
allow it to run for 24 hours in order to
reach operating temperature. During this
time, do not open the door and do not
keep a large quantity of food inside.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied
to prevent damage to the compressor
of your appliance when connecting
or disconnecting to mains, or when
an energy breakdown occurs. Your
appliance will begin to operate normally
after 5 minutes.

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 Storage Box
You can adjust and use this department for
2 different functions.

Your fridge is delivered to you with the
cover shown in the open position.
Declared energy consumption and volume
are defined according to the Chiller option
of the product.

To use for 0 °C department:
If you want to use this compartment as a
0 °C box, you must take the sliding cover
(indicated in the picture) from the closed
position to the open position.
To use for Crisper department:
If you want to use this compartment as a
Crisper, you must take the sliding cover
(indicated in the picture) from the open
position to the closed position.
While this department is used as a 0
°C department, keeping food in the
Chiller, compartment instead of the freezer
or refrigerator compartments, allows food to
retain freshness and flavour for longer,
while preserving its fresh appearance.
When the Chiller 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 Chiller compartment can be used
for storing foods such as raw fish, lightly
pickled food, rice, and so on.
Pull the chiller shelf out towards you.
The cover will open automatically.
Do not put food you want to freeze or ice
trays (to make ice) in this compartment.

3.6.3 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.

4 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.
• Cooked dishes must remain covered
when they are kept in the fridge.Do
not place warm foods in fridge.Place
them when they are cool, otherwise the
temperature/humidity inside the fridge will
increases, reducing the fridge’s efficiency.
• 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.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately
helps prevent ethylene-sensitive
vegetables (green leaves, broccoli,
carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylenereleaser
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.
• 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.
Do not allow food to come into contact with
the temperature sensor, which is located
in the refrigerator compartment, in order
to keep the refrigerator compartment at
optimum temperature.
• 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.

Food

|

Maximum

storage time

|

How and where to store

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Vegetables and fruits

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1 week

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Vegetable bin

Meat and

fish

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2 – 3 days

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Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meat container and store on the glass shelf

Fresh

cheese

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3 – 4 days

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On the designated door shelf

Food

|

Maximum

storage time

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How and where to store

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Butter and margarine

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1 week

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On the designated door shelf

Bottled

products

e.g. milk

and

yoghurt

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Until the

expiry date

recommended by the

producer

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On the designated door shelf

Eggs

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1 month

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On the designated egg shelf

Cooked

food

|

2 days

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All shelves

NOTE:
Potatoes, onions and garlic should not
be stored in the refrigerator.
4.2 Freezer Compartment
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making ice
cubes.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen
in plastic cups and other food should
be frozen in plastic folios or bags.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
• 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.

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

5 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.

5.1 Defrosting

• Your appliance performs automatic
defrosting. The water formed as a result
of defrosting passes through the water
collection spout, flows into the water tray
behind your appliance and evaporates
there.

• Make sure you have disconnected the
plug of your appliance before cleaning
the water tray.
• Remove the water tray from its position
by removing the screws (if it has screws).
Clean it with soapy water at specific time
intervals. This will prevent odours from
forming.
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.

If product equipped with LED lamp
This product contains a light source of
energy efficiency class .
If product equipped with LED Strip(s) or
LED card(s)
This product contains a light source of
energy efficiency class .

6 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 or fix them
into the appliance against shocks
using bands when re-positioning or
transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the
upright position.

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 with
handle on the side of the door or without
handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your
appliance can be changed, contact the
nearest Authorized Service Centre to
change the opening direction.

7 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.

If you are experiencing a problem with
your appliance, please check the following
before contacting the after-sales service.
Your appliance is not operating
Check if:
• There is power
• The plug is correctly placed in the socket
• The plug fuse or the mains fuse has
blown
• The socket is defective. To check this,
plug another working appliance into the
same socket.
The appliance performs poorly
Check if:
• The appliance is overloaded
• The appliance door is closed properly
• There is any dust on the condenser
• There is enough space near the rear and
side walls.
Your appliance is operating noisily
Normal noises
Cracking noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting

• When the appliance is cooled
or warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Short cracking 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 splash 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: In some
models during normal operation of the
system due to the circulation of air.
The edges of the appliance in contact
with the door joint are warm
Especially during summer (warm seasons),
the surfaces in contact with the door joint
may become warmer during the operation
of the compressor, this is normal.

There is a build-up of humidity inside
the appliance
Check if:
• All food is packed properly. Containers
must be dry before being placed in the
appliance.
• The appliance door is opened frequently.
Humidity of the room enters the
appliance when the doors are opened.
Humidity increases faster when the doors
are opened more frequently, especially if
the humidity of the room is high.

The door does not open or close
properly
Check if:
• There is food or packaging preventing the
door from closing
• The door joints are broken or torn
• Your appliance is on a level surface.
• The compressor can run loudly or the
noise of the compressor/refrigerator
may increase in some models during
operating in some conditions such that
the product is plugged in for the first time,
depending on change in the ambient
temperature or change of usage. That
is normal; when the refrigerator reaches
the required temperature, the noise
decreases automatically.

Recommendations
• If the appliance is switched off or
unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before
plugging the appliance in or restarting
it in order to prevent damage to the
compressor.
• If you will not use your appliance for
a long time (e.g. in summer holidays)
unplug it. Clean your appliance according
to chapter cleaning and leave the door
open to prevent humidity and smell.
• If a problem persists after you have
followed all the above instructions,
please consult the nearest authorised
service centre.
• The appliance you have purchased is
designed for domestic use only. It is not
suitable for commercial or common use.
If the consumer uses the appliance in a
way that does not comply with this, we
emphasise that the manufacturer and
the dealer will not be responsible for any
repair and failure within the guarantee
period.

8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY
1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated
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 if available. 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 if available) closed.
7. The door gasket must be clean and
pliable. In case of wear, replace the
gasket.

9 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 , the appliance.
See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for
detailed information about the energy label.

10 INFORMATION FOR TEST
INSTITUTES
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 2. Please contact the manufacturer
for any other further information, including
loading plans.

11 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.
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