User manual BARTSCHER 286710

[. . . ] If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the connections are made using special terminals and in others a special tool must be used to access the connections. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer. At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump. [. . . ] During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper. After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions properly. Away from Heat Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the 7 GB A closer look A Thermostat This regulates the temperature inside the appliance automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 3 for increasingly colder temperatures. D E F G Ice tray compartment Compartment for freezing and storage B Green Light When the light is on (move the switch to the right) this indicates that the appliance is connected to the mains. When the switch is moved to the left (green light covered), the appliance is disconnected from the mains. Storage compartments Defrost water drain system C Yellow Light When this light is on (move the switch to the left), the compressor will operate continuously to reach the lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods quickly. By moving the switch to the right (yellow light covered) the freezer is operated by the thermostat. When buying deep-frozen foods, ensure that they have been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the wrapping is intact. To keep the quality of the deep-frozen food unlatered, transfer it to special containers and then place it inside the storage compartment as soon as possible. If a packing shows signs of moisture and abnormal swelling, it has probably been stored at the wrong temperature and the contents have been spoiled. Caring for your appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your home). To speed up defrosting, place one or more basins of warm water inside the appliance. When defrosting, remove the frozen food from the appliance, wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place. Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of the food, it should be used as soon as possible. The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance periodically. Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer beyong repair. To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the door open until the frost has completely thawed. A defrost water collection system is situated at the bottom of this appliance as shown in figire 1. [. . . ] ) and the relative numbers (S/N) written on the rating plate located within the freezer (see examples in the figures below). red Light always On Check that: · The door is shut properly and that the door seals are not damaged; · The thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting; · There is not too much frost on the inside walls. The yellow light is not on (continuous operating function); · The thermostat is in the correct position. The appliance is perfectly level; · The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other items that vibrate or are noisy. [. . . ]