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GUIDE TO SELECTING FUNCTIONS
Alarms
In the event of an alarm, the acoustic alarm and indicator lights are activated. 
The display lights up whenever an alarm situation arises.
Refrigerator/Freezer temperature alarm
The acoustic alarm sounds: the alarm symbol flashes and the temperature on the display flashes.
The alarm is activated when:

The appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time or after prolonged disuse

The freezer compartment temperature is too high 

The quantity of...

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT
This appliance is equipped with a no frost system that does not require manual defrosting. 
The appliance is also provided with a ventilated system, thanks to which the internal temperature is to all 
intents and purposes uniform.
Foods can be arranged on any shelf paying attention not to obstruct the air vents, so that air can circulate.
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
Position the food as shown in the figure.
A.
Cooked food
B.
Fish, meat
C.
Fruit and...

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REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT INTERNAL FEATURES
HALF-DEPTH AND TILTING SHELF (depending on the model)
This shelf provides greater flexibility when storing foods in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. 
You may use it in the following positions:

Full-width position.

Half-width position. Only push the front of the shelf backward.

Tilted position. Turn the shelf upward until it touches the back of the freezer compartment.

To remove the shelf, place it in the half-width position and push the...

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SLIDING GLASS SHELVES (depending on the model)
Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored 
at the shelves or at lower shelves.

The shelves are made of highly resistant hardened glass.

The edges of the shelves prevent split liquids from going to other compartments.
Changing the position of shelves:
Your refrigerator allows you to change the position of shelves according to your needs.

To remove the shelf, pull it forward to the...

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BOTTLES SHELF COOLER (depending on the model)
This cooler directs the cold air to the bottles shelf, speeding up the chilling of beverages and liquids.
If necessary to remove the bottles cooler for cleaning, do it as follows:

Slide the side locks and keep them pressed as in the picture. Pull the bottles shelf cooler frontward.
IMPORTANT:

In case the bottles shelf cooler is not properly fit in place, the cold air may go to the extra drawer and 
to the vegetables drawer which may spoil foods there...

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT
After switching on the appliance, the freezer compartment takes approximately 3 hours to reach a suitable 
temperature for frozen food storage.
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol  , is used for storing frozen food and freezing 
fresh or cooked food. It can also be used for making ice cubes. The inner door of the freezer is especially 
suitable for storing ice cream or frozen food with a short storage time.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour...

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GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD
PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING
It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer 
of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic 
containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic 
wrappings.
Important:

When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a...

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FOOD STORAGE CHART 
Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and 
vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C).
FOODSTUFF AND STORAGE TIME  DAIRY PRODUCTS
PASTRY AND BREAD
Fruit
Concentrated fruit juice 12 months
Fruit (in general) 8 to 12 months
Citrus fruit and fresh fruit 
juice4 to 6 months 
Vegetables
Commercially frozen  8 months
Home frozen 8 to 12 months
Meat
Sausages 4 weeks or less
Hamburgers1 month
Beef,...

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
VACATION
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the 
electrical power supply.
Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of 
lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive 
detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or 
explosion.

Clean with a damp cloth....

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES 
SERVICE
Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating
Before contacting After-sales Service....
Performance problems often result from simple things you can find and solve yourself without tools of 
any kind.
The appliance is not working

Is the power cord in perfect condition?

Have you checked your home’s fuses?
Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment:

Is the defrost water drain blocked?
If there is water in the defrost pan:
...
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