4
Preparation
4.1. Things to be done for energy saving
A
Connecting the product to electric energy
saving systems is risky as it may cause
damage on the product.
• Do not leave the doors of your product open for a
long time.
• Do not put hot food or drinks in your product.
• Do not overload the product. Cooling capacity will
fall when the air circulation inside is hindered.
• Do not place the product in places subject to direct
sunlight. Install the product at least 30 cm away
from heat sources such as hobs, ovens, heater
cores and stoves and at least 5 cm away from
electrical ovens.
• Store your food in product in closed containers.
• You can load maximum amount of food to the
freezer compartment of the product by removing
the freezer compartment shelf of drawer. Declared
energy consumption value of the product was
determined with the freezer compartment shelf
or drawer removed and with maximum amount
of food loaded. There is no risk in using a shelf or
drawer suitable for the shapes and sizes of the
foods to be frozen.
• Thawing frozen food in fridge compartment will
both provide energy saving and preserve the food
quality.
C
The ambient temperature of the room
where you install the product should at
least be -5°C. Operating your product
under cooler conditions than this is not
recommended.
C
Inside of your product must be cleaned.
C
If two coolers are to be installed side
by side, there should be at least 4 cm
distance between them.
4.2. Recommendations on the fridge
compartment
• Do not allow the food to touch the temperature
sensor in fridge compartment. To allow the fridge
compartment keep its ideal storage temperature,
sensor must not be hindered by food.
• The baskets/drawers that are provided with the
chill compartment must always be in use for
low energy consumption and for better storage
conditions.
• Food contact with the temperature sensor in
the freezer compartment may increase energy
consumption of the appliance. Thus any
contact with the sensor(s) must be avoided.
• Do not put hot food and beverages inside the
product.
4.3. Initial use
Before starting to use the product, check that all
preparations are made in accordance with the
instructions in sections "Important instructions for safety
and environment" and "Installation".
• Clean the interior of the product as recommended in
the "Maintenance and cleaning" section. Check that
inside of it is dry before operating it.
• Plug the product into the grounded wall outlet. When
the door is opened the interior illumination will turn
on.
• Run the product without putting any food for 6 hours
and do not open its door unless certainly required.
C
You will hear a noise when the compressor
starts up. The liquids and gases sealed
within the refrigeration system may also
give rise to noise, even if the compressor is
not running and this is quite normal.
C
Front edges of the product may feel warm.
This is normal. These areas are designed
to be warm to avoid condensation.
C
In some models, the instrument panel
automatically turns off 5 minutes after
the door has closed. It will be reactivated
when the door has opened or pressed on
any key.
10 /29 EN
Refrigerator / User manual