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Party chiller 
(select models) 
The 
party chiller keeps beverages and other items cooler 
than the rest of the fresh food section. A cold air inlet allows air 
from the freezer section to pass into the beverage chiller. 
The party chiller control is located on the left wall of the fresh 
food compartment. The control adjusts the amount of cold air 
allowed in to the beverage chiller. For a cooler temperature in 
the party chiller slide the control down. 
To Remove: 
First remove the pick off shelf to the left of the party chiller. 
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door liner. 
To Install: 
Reverse above procedure. 
Crisper Drawers 
The 
Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment 
for fresh fruit and vegetable storage.
Controls
The 
Crisper Controls regulate the amount of humidity in the 
crisper drawer. Slide the control toward the 
FRUIT setting for 
produce with outer skins. Slide the control toward the 
VEGETABLES setting for leafy produce.
To Remove:
Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and 
pull straight out.
To Install:
Insert drawer into frame rails and push back intoplace.
Note
For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly closed.
Temperature-Controlled Drawer
The 
Temperature controlled drawer is a full-width drawer 
with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used 
for large party trays, deli items, beverages or miscellaneous 
items and features a divider to organize the drawer into sections 
if desired.
There is a temperature control which adjusts the amount of cold 
air allowed into the drawer. The control is located on the right 
side of the drawer, under the lid.
Set the control to the 
higher setting   to provide a normal 
refrigerator temperature. Set the drawer on the 
lower setting 
 when a temperature colder than the main refrigerator 
compartment is desired. Use the coldest setting when storing 
meats.
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Notes
Cold air directed to the drawer can decrease refrigerator 
temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted.
Do not place leafy vegetables in the drawer.
Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce.
To Remove Drawer:
Lift lid. Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of 
drawer and pull straight out.
To Install Drawer:
Push metal glide rails to the back of the refrigerator.
Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it falls into 
place.
To Remove Divider:
Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider 
to unhook it from the rear wall of the drawer and lift it out.
To Install Divider:
Hook back of divider over rear wall of drawer and lower into 
place Upper Wire Basket
Accessories (select models) 
Wine Trivet/Can Rack 
The 
Wine Trivet/Can Rack accessory fits in the deli drawer or 
on a shelf. 
Bottles or cans can be laid crosswise, or a single bottle may be 
laid in the center depression. 
Egg Cradle 
The 
Egg Cradle (style may vary/select models) holds a “dozen-
plus” eggs. It can be removed to carry to work area or to be 
washed. 
Shelves and Baskets 
Models with swing freezer door: 
Freezer Shelf (select models) 
Select models have a shelf divider. 
To Remove: 
Pull shelf out to full extension. Tilt up front of shelf and pull 
straight out. 
To Install: 
Insert shelf into freezer liner rails and push to back of 
compartment. 
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Wire Basket (select models) 
To Remove: 
Pull basket out to full extension. Tilt up front of basket and pull 
straight out. 
To Install: 
Insert basket into freezer liner rails and push back into place.
Freezer Door Shelf (select models) 
The 
Freezer Door Shelf provides convenient storage for frozen 
food items in freezer door. 
To Remove: 
Lift shelf from side liner tabs and pull out. 
To Install: 
Fit ends of shelf on liner tabs and slide down. 
Models with pullout freezer drawer: 
Upper Wire Basket 
To Remove: 
Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove. 
To Install: 
Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear of basket 
hooks behind rail catch. 
Accessories (select models) 
Ice Cube Tray 
The 
Ice Cube Tray provides an area to freeze cubes for manual 
dispensing of ice. 
To release ice cubes from tray, hold tray upside down over a 
storage container and twist both ends of tray until cubes release. 
The 
Ice Service Rack (select models) holds the ice cube tray. 
To Install: 
Slide L-shaped groove of shelf down over back wall screw. 
Push rack back until screw is stopped in L-shaped groove (1). 
Slide front portion of shelf over front wall screw (2). 
To Remove: 
Perform above steps in reverse order. 
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GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF 
FOOD
The freezer compartment, marked with the symbol , is used for storing frozen food and freezing 
fresh or cooked food.
The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in a 24 hour period, at an ambient temperature of 
25°C, is stated on the rating plate, inside the refrigerator compartment.
For more efficient freezing, activate fast cooling & fast freezing function.
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.
SEALING
When sealing the food in bags, squeeze out the air (liquids need head space to allow for expansion). Seal 
the top of the bag with a fastener. Place labels on the inside of clear freezer bags; use self-adhesive labels 
on the outside of opaque ones.
DEFROSTING
Here are some helpful tips.
Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water and cook as usual.
Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping. Before cooking, leave at 
room temperature for a couple of hours.
Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook from frozen.
Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook before fully thawed.
In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the appropriate storage temperature 
for approximately 12 hours; during this time, we suggest you leave the door of the compartment closed. 
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
Previously cooked food: reheat in the oven without removing it from its aluminium container.
Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment
NOTE: never place warm food in the freezer.
Allow hot foods to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then wrap and freeze. Cooling hot foods 
before freezing saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
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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
PA S T RY  A N D  B R E A D
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, veal, lamb 2 to 3 months
Roasts
Beef6 to 12 months
Lamb and veal 6 to 12 months
Pork  4 to 8 months
Fresh sausages1 to 2 months
Steaks and chops
Beef 8 to 12 months
Lamb, veal, pork2 to 4 months
Fish
Cod, flounder, sole 6 months
Salmon2 to 3 months
Mackerel, perch 2 to 3 months
Dressed fish (purchased) 3 months
Clams, oysters3 to 4 months
Boiled fish, crabs 3 to 4 months
Raw prawns12 months
Poultry
Chicken or turkey (whole or 
parts)12 months
Duck and goose 6 months
Offal 2 to 3 months
Poultry cooked in a sauce 6 months 
Sliced meat (no sauce) 1 month
Stews
Meat, poultry, and fish  2 to 3 months
Butter6 to 9 months
Margarine 12 months 
Cheese
Camembert, mozzarella, 
spreading cheese 3 months 
Cream cheeses  do not freeze
Brie, Emmenthal, Swiss 
cheese, etc.
(freezing may affect cheese 
texture)6 to 8 months
Ice cream, fruit juices, milk12 months 
Eggs
(Add sugar or salt to yolks or 
whole beaten eggs)
Whole (beaten), whites, yolks12 months
Leavened bread and rolls3 months
Unbaked bread 1 month
Croissants 3 months
Cakes (not iced) 2 to 4 months
Cakes (iced) and biscuits 6 to 12 months
Fruit pies 12 months 
Biscuit pastry3 months
Pie pastry  4 to 6 months
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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 cloth and a solution of lukewarm 
water and neutral detergent specifically for refrigerator interiors. 
Never use detergents or abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can 
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Clean the outside of the appliance and the door seal with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
Important: the buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived 
substances, but with a dry cloth.
NOTE: The refrigeration system pipes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Periodically 
clean them with a vacuum cleaner.
Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs.
Replacing Light Bulbs
Fresh Food Section (style of light shield varies)
1.Slide clear light shield toward back of compartment to release from 
light assembly.
2.Remove light bulbs.
3.Replace with appliance bulbs 
no greater than 40 watts.
4.Replace light shield by aligning edge of shield with control housing. 
Slide shield toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place on 
‘T’ shape locking tab. Do not force shield beyond locking point. 
Doing so may damage light shield.
Freezer (style of light shield varies)
1.Reach behind the light cover.
2.With firm pressure, press forward on the notches at the back of the 
cover and pull down. The cover will open from the back.
3.Remove the cover.
4.Remove light bulb.
5.Replace bulb with appliance bulb 
no greater than 40 watts.
6.Insert front tabs of light cover into slots in freezer liner and snap 
rear portion over light assembly until rear tab engages.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES 
SERVICE
When you hear these noises
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 plug plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage?
Have you checked your home’s fuses?
Ice maker noises
Since your appliance has an ice maker, you may hear buzzing (from the water valve), trickling water and 
the clatter of the ice falling into the bucket.
If your ice maker does not work:
Has the freezer had enough time to become cold? With a new refrigerator this may take overnight.
Is the ice maker ON/OFF?
Is the water turned on? Is water getting to the ice maker?
Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? This filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. 
First, check the filter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not 
clogged. If installation or clogging is not a problem, call a qualified technician.
If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to 
the touch:
This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running.
If the light does not work:
Have you checked your home’s fuses?
Is the power plug plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage?
Has the light bulb burnt out?
In the case of burnt-out bulbs:
1.Always unplug the appliance from the mains.
2.See chapter “Maintenance and Cleaning”.
..your appliance is alive!!!
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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1.See if you can solve the problem yourself with the 
help of the “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/
AFTER-SALES SERVICE”).
2.Switch the appliance on again to see if the 
problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect 
the appliance from the power supply and wait for 
about an hour before switching on again.
3.If the problem persists after this course of action, 
contact After-sales Service.Specify:
the nature of the problem,
the model,
the Service number (the number after the word 
SERVICE on the rating plate on the inside of the 
appliance),
your full address,
your telephone number and area code.
Note:
The direction of door opening can be changed. 
If this operation is performed by After-sales 
Service it is not covered by the warranty.
If the motor seems to run too much:
Are the doors properly closed?
Are the door seals properly fitted?
On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer.
If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the 
motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance.
Remember
Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, 
temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls.
If, after performing the above checks, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-sales 
Service, explain the problem, specifying the model and appliance service number (stated on the data 
plate).
If the refrigerator temperature is too high
Are the refrigerator controls correctly set?
Has a large amount of food been added to the refrigerator or freezer?
Check that the doors are not opened too often.
Check that the doors close properly.
Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation 
of cold air.
If there is moisture build-up
Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation 
of air.
Make sure that the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing 
them in the refrigerator.
Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air 
enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially 
when the room itself is very humid.
If the room is very humid, it is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator.
If the doors do not open and close properly
Check that food packages are not blocking the door.
Check that the pans, shelves, drawers or the ice maker are not out of position.
Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky.
Ensure the appliance is level.
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INSTALLATION
Your new appliance is a FULL NO FROST model exclusively for 
domestic use, i.e. both refrigerator and freezer compartments 
are provided with an automatic defrosting function.
This manual contains indications and warnings for correct and 
safe installation of the appliance - read it carefully before starting 
installation operations.
Keep this manual for future consultation. If you sell the appliance 
give it to the new buyer.
Because of the weight of the appliance, at least 2persons are 
required to safely move/install it.
Installation of the appliance must be carried out by a qualified 
technician.
Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. 
Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not remove 
the serial plate. 
Measuring the Opening 
When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully. 
One-half inch (1.5 cm) of air space should be provided for the 
top and back of the refrigerator. 
Note: 60 cm deep models 
Trim corners of countertop to a 45° angle if countertop has 25 
mm overhang. Provide 5 mm clearance on both sides of 
refrigerator, and allow 7 mm on top for ease of installation and 
leveling. No minimum clearance is required at the rear of the 
cabinet. 
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood floors, 
rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated. 
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure 
under Leveling. 
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess 
where the top of the refrigerator is completely covered, use 
dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper 
clearance. 
Transporting Your Refrigerator 
 NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is 
not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit 
upright for approximately 2 hours before plugging it in to assure 
oil returns to the compressor. Plugging the refrigerator in 
immediately may cause damage to internal parts. 
Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. 
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back–
NEVER 
from its front. 
Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport by 
wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the 
refrigerator and dolly. 
Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee 
cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. Do not 
overtighten. Overtightening restraints may dent or damage 
outside finish. 
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DOOR AND DRAWER REMOVAL
Some installations require door/drawer removal to transport the 
refrigerator to its final location.
Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors or 
drawer. Connect power only after replacing doors or drawer.
Door removal
To Remove:
1.Unplug power cord from power source.
2.Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover (see page 214).
3.Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing 
Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for later use.
4.Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge 
and retain all screws for later use.
5.Lift right side refrigerator door from center hinge pin. Remove 
door closure from center hinge pin on the right side and retain for 
later use.
6.Disconnect wire harness on top of left side refrigerator door top 
hinge.
Release two-pin connector by pressing junction point with a flat 
blade screwdriver or fingernail.
Green ground wire remains attached to the hinge.
7.Unscrew 5/16” hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge 
and retain for later use.
Lift left side refrigerator door, along with top hinge, from center 
hinge pin.
Remove center hinge pin with a 5/16” hex head driver and retain 
hinge pin for later use.
8.Remove Phillips screws to remove right and left hinges and retain 
all screws for later use.
9.Remove both stabilizing brackets with 3/8” hex head driver and 
retain screws for later use.
Door Reinstallation
1.Install hinge assemblies:
Install top hinge loosely with 5/16” hex headscrews.
Install center hinge with Phillipsscrews.
2.Place hinge side of refrigerator dooron center hinge pin.
3.While holding refrigerator doorupright, tighten down top 
hingewith 5/16” hex head driver.
4.Reconnect two-pin connector.
5.Replace top hinge covers.
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