Start-up and use
Starting the appliance
! Before starting the appliance, follow the
installation instructions ( see Installation ).
! Before connecting the appliance, clean the
compartments and accessories well with lukewarm
water and bicarbonate.
! The appliance comes with a motor protection control
system which makes the compressor start
approximately 8 minutes after being switched on. The
compressor also starts each time the power supply is
cut off whether voluntarily or involuntarily (blackout).
1. Set the FREEZER OPERATION knob on
2. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the
green POWER indicator light illuminates.
3. Turn the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to an
average value. After a few hours you will be able to
put food in the refrigerator.
4. Turn the FREEZER OPERATION knob to an average
value and press the SUPER FREEZE button (rapid
freezing): the SUPER FREEZE indicator light will
illuminate. Once the refrigerator has reached the
optimal temperature, the indicator light goes out and
you can begin food storage.
Using the refrigerator to its full potential
No Frost
sticking together and making defrosting a thing of the
past. Do not block the aeration cells by placing food or
containers in direct contact with the refrigerating back
panel. Close bottles and wrap food tightly.
• Use the REFRIGERATOR OPERATION knob to adjust
the temperature ( see Description ).
• Press the SUPER COOL button (rapid cooling) to
lower the temperature quickly. For example, when you
place a large number of new food items inside a
fridge the internal temperature will rise slightly. The
function quickly cools the groceries by temporarily
reducing the temperature until it reaches the ideal
level.
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The No Frost system
circulates cold air
continuously to collect
humidity and prevent ice
and frost formation. The
system maintains an
optimal humidity level in
the compartment,
preserving the original
quality of the food,
preventing the food from
• Place only cold or lukewarm foods in the compartment,
not hot foods ( see Precautions and tips ).
• Remember that cooked foods do not last longer than
raw foods.
• Do not store liquids in open containers. They will
increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause
condensation to form.
SHELVES: with or without grill.
Due to the special guides the
shelves are removable and the
height is adjustable ( see
diagram ), allowing easy storage
of large containers and food.
Height can be adjusted without
complete removal of the shelf.
FRESH BOX: for fresh meat and
fish. Due to the compartment's
low temperature (the coldest in
the refrigerator) and to the clear
door that provides protection
against oxidation and
blackening, food can be stored
for even up to one week. It can
also be used for "cold meals."
MULTI-USE bin: to store food
(such as cold meats) for a long
time and also prevent odours
from lingering in the refrigerator.
It can be removed for use and it
may be shifted sideways to
optimise space ( see diagram ).
FRUIT and VEGETABLE bin
The salad crispers fitted inside
the fridge have been specially
designed for the purpose of
keeping fruit and vegetables fresh
and crisp. Open the humidity
regulator (position
to store food in a less humid
environment, or close it (position
) to store food in a more humid
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environment.
The easy-to-open lids (all you
have to do is pull the crisper out)
make it easy to put food in and
take it out.
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