FK321.3DF FK321.3DFX
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1. FK321 3DF FK321 3DFX Sticker with appliance serial no EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL 100 100 7221 Z 800 1290 Fridge Freezer Function OK GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE RR HSssss SRRRR CLICK CRACK ue O gt LICK HSSSSSI gt PS C N a RRRRI m SRRRRI 4 gt 3 p p N Cm BZZ CRACK A THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE DEAR CUSTOMER Your appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality Before using the appliance please carefully read these Operating Instructions GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 12 OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 13 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 15 DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 16 TRO2. depending on the model clean the discharge opening see the operating manual chapter entitled Defrosting the fridge Internal air circulation obstructed place the food and containers in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The appliance generates unusual noise Incorrect levelling of the appliance The appliance is touching furniture and or other objects level the appliance properl place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator which do not affect its correct operation Sounds which can be easily prevented e noise caused by the appliance which is not level adjust the position with the adjustable turn in front feet Alterna tively place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers especially when the appliance is placed on tiles e touching the adjacent piece of furniture move the refrigerator away e creaking of the drawers or shelves take out and put back the drawer or shelf e sounds of clinking bottles move bottles apart Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat compressor switching on and cooling system thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent 17 EN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Ozone layer protection The refrigerants and foaming agents which are 100 free
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4. seals Understanding the stars kk KKK Temperature is at least 6 C sufficient to store frozen food for about a week Drawers or com partments marked with one star used to be a feature of mostly cheaper fridges Food can be stored at 12 C or below for 1 2 weeks without losing its taste Not suitable for freezing food This rating is mainly used to store foods at 18 C or below Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food This appliance is suitable for storing foods at 18 C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods Storage zones in the refrigerator Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e g Fish meat poultry Sausage products ready meals Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream Fresh dough cake mixtures Pre packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 40C The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrige rator particularly Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold such as bananas avocado papaya pas sion fruit aubergines peppers
5. Fast freezing Under fast freezing refrigerator temperature can be set but not for the freezer temperature 1 To enter fast AN l l Click option until it flickers in fast freezing and then click OK to enter this function 2 To quit fast cooling l m nder fast freezing click P until it goes to fast freezing and then click OK to quit this function l The light in fast freezing goes off and the freezer temperature goes back to the value before fast Y eang MJ AJ When fast freezing time is up 26 hours it quits automatically l When it goes to SmartECO fast freezing stops Vacation _ l Under vacation it is 14 C in the refrigerator and the temperatures in this chamber cannot be changed l 1 To enter vacation l Click option until it flickers in fast freezing and then click OK to enter this function 2 To quite vacation l Jnder vacation click option until it to vaca tion and then click OK to quit this function The light in vacation goes off and the refrigera tor temperature goes back to the value before vacation _ Vacation quits under functions of SmartECO and fast cooling Power off memar l With this design the refrigerator can automatically keep all the setting in case of power off When the unit is plugged in again the refrigerator will run with the setting before power off Power On Delay To Deren harm to the refrigerator in cas
6. of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our product Therefore we are helping protect the ozone layer and prevent the increase of greenhouse effects Also the innovative technology and environmental ly friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption Recycling of the packaging ELIMINATION DISPOSAL OF THE EQU IPMENT If the appliance is no longer in use cut the connecting cable off the used equipment before its scrapping Also remove the appliance lock or MN render it useless so that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for di sposal This appliance is marked with a symbol of the crossed out waste container in conformance with the European Directi ve 2002 96 EC Such marking informs that the equipment may not be kept together with other waste coming from the house hold after the period of its use The user is obliged to dispose of the appliance at the waste collection point The local waste collection points shops and communal units form an appropriate system enabling the disposal of the equipment Our packaging are made of environmentally friendly mate rials which can be reused Handling the used electrical and electro e The external packaging is made of cardbo nic equipment properly contributes to the ard foil avoidance of consequences harmful to the e The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyre human health and natural environment ne PS resulting
7. or a hair dryer into the AN You must not put an electric heater freezer by any means kk Applicable to appliances with a freezer com partment Not applicable to appliances with a Frost free System Applicable to appliances with a refrigerator compartment Not applicable to appliances with a Frost free System Applicable to appliances with a Frost free System 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies The appliance does not work The electric circuit is disrupted check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged check whether there is voltage in the socket by plugging another appliance e g a night lamp check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0 The lighting inside the chamber does not work The bulb is loose or fused only appliances with bulb lightning type fit the bulb correctly or replace it see section above Replacing the interior light bulb Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough or too high Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a higher position The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification the appliance is adapted to operation in the clima te range from table with technical specification The appliance is l
8. set under functions of fast cooling fast freezing SmartECO and vacation 2 Under temperature if there is no button operation in 5 seconds the button stops flickering and the set temperature comes into effect 3 Temperature cycle Refrigerator 29C 39C 4 C 5 69C 7 C 8 C OFF 2 C Freezer 249C 239C 229C 21 C 20 C 19 C gt 18 C 179C 16 C 249C SmartECO m l l Under SmartECO it is 4 C in the refrigerator and 18 C in the freezer Temperatures cannot be changed and you can click the temperature zone button to check the temperature 1 To enter SmartECO l Click option until it flickers and then click OK to enter this function 2 To quit SmartECO l i nder SmartECO click option until it goes to SmartECO click OK to quit this function and the light goes off emperatures of each chamber go back to the value before SmartECO function Fast cooling Under fast cooling it is 2 C in the refrigerator and the refrigerator temperature cannot be changed 1 To enter fast coolin l l Click option until it flickers in fast cooling and then click OK to enter this function 2 quit fast cooling l m nder fast cooling click oe until it goes to fast cooling and then click OK to quit this function l l The light in fast cooling goes off and the refrigera tor PAPERS goes back to the value before fast cooling
9. water and wiped dry e Wash all the accessories vegetable containers door shelves glass shelves etc Defrosting the freezer e It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing it e Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption e Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year In case of a higher ice build up defrosting must be carried out more frequently e If there is food in the freezer set the knob to the max position about 4 hours before the planned defrosting This will ensure the possibility of storing the food at the ambient temperature for a longer time e After taking the food out of the freezer put it in a container wrap it with several layers of paper a blanket and store it at a cool place e The defrosting operation should last as short as possible Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life In order to defrost the freezer chamber you must take the following steps e Switch of the appliance using the control panel and pull the plug out from the socket e Open the door and remove the food from the freezer e Depending on the model pull out the drainage tube located in the bottom of the freezer com partment and place a suitable vessel underne ath e Leave the door open this will speed up the de frost process Additionally a pot with hot water no
10. you do not damage the cooling system by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes The refrige rant is flammable lf the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes rinse them with clean water and call for medical assistance imme diately If the power wire gets broken it should be replaced with a new one in a specialist repair shop This appliance is intended for food storage do not use it for other purposes When performing activities such as cleaning mainte nance or moving the appliance must be completely di sconnected from power supply by pulling the plug out from the socket This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical mental or sen sory handicaps or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance provided they are super vised or have been instructed how to safely use the ap pliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance Ensure that children do not play with the appliance Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a com petent person GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE Anti bacteria System varies depending on the model Its presence is indicated by the label inside the applian ce chamber The Antibacteria System protects foods and products inside the refrigerator from bacteria and mould which may cau
11. UBLE SHOOTING 17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 18 CLIMATE RANGE 18 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALE SERVICES 19 ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT 19 lt CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING 20 tive purposes only Full appliance fittings 4 Figures in this user manual are for illustra are listed in a relevant section The appliance is intended for household use only The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation of the appliance A GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE Some provisions in this user manual are unified for re frigerating products of different types for a refrigerator refrigerator freezer or freezer The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions con tained in this manual Keep this manual for future reference or to pass it over to the next user This appliance is not intended for use by persons inc luding children with limited physical or mental capabili ties and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance Do not allow una tte nde d children to use the applian ce Do not allow them to play with the appliance They must not climb inside the drawers and swing on the do ors The appliance operates properly at the ambient tem perature see product fiche Do not use it in the cellar unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter When placing moving lifting the appliance do not hold the doo
12. by dry cloth 2 ua on electricity The compressor begin to work 3 Open the door 30 minutes later if the tempe rature in the refrigerator decreased obviously it shows that the refrigerator system works well When the refrigerator operates for a period of time the temperature controller will automatically set the temperature within limits it opens The display is located in the middle of the refrige E oe Please refer to the below figure for the ayout introduction of the buttons 1 Fridge to set the refrigerator temperature 2 Freezer to set the freezer temperature _ 3 Function to choose functions of fast cooling fast freezing SmartECO and vacation l 4 OK to enter or to quit the existing function Function setting Appliance connected to power at the first time hen the appliance is connected to power at the first time the display will be lit for 2 seconds before going normal and the appliance runs with SmartECO function Display control l l When the refrigerator door is closed and there is no ON operation in 3 minutes the display light oes off hen the display light is off o the refrigerator door or click any button to light it up Temperature setting 1 Click the refrigerator or freezer button and when it flickers in the symbol temperatures can be set each time when the button is clicked the temperature changes accordingly the_display shows the temperature accordingly Temperatu res cannot be
13. e of sudden power cut and power on the unit does not I Cate if the power off time is less than minutes Freezer over temperature alarm only in case of ower on hen the freezer temperature is higher than 10 C at the first time connected to power the symbol light of the freezer chamber goes on and the num ber representing temperature flickers _ l Press any button or wait for 5 seconds flickering P and it goes back to the temperature that was set Refrigerator door opening alarm l When the refrigerator is Open over 3 minutes the buzzer will buzz Close the door or De any but ton to stop the alarm but for the latter the alarm will go off again after 3 minutes Sensor fault alarm When it shows EO E1 E2 or other abnormal symbols it means sensor faults and the refrigera tor needs repair o EN OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Storage of food in the fridge freezer Observe the following recommen dations to ensure the food remains fresh e The products should be placed on plates in containers or packed in food wrap Di stribute them evenly over the shelves e If the food contacts the rear wall it may cause frosting or wetting of the products Do not put dishes with hot food t into the fridge e Products which absorb flavours easily such as butter milk white cheese and products with in tense flavour such as fish smoked meat hard cheese must be placed on shelves packed in food
14. e temperature The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of 18 C or lower is maintained Products Mons ee Do not store frozen food in rapid cooling cham ber Ice cubes can be prepared and stored in this chamber Applicable to appliances with a freezer com partment at the bottom of the appliance Applicable to appliances with a freezer com partment Not applicable to appliances with a freezer compartment marked 14 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Practical everyday tips Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators heaters stoves or in direct sunlight Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year Select the right temperature 6 to 8 C in your refrigerator and 18 C in your freezer is sufficient When on holiday turn up the temperature in your fridge Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary It helps if you know what food each contains and where it is located Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent Appliances which are not self defrosting will require regular defrosting Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form Keep the seal around the door clean otherwise it will not shut properly Always replace broken
15. er and then remove the latter Insert the communi cation line to the hole on the cabinet top 20 1 Use a tool to remove the 4 screws off the upper hinge cover and then remove the latter Pry up the door bush and small end cap cover on the door 20 2 Insert the door bush and door communication line into the hole on the door and then put on the small end cap cover 20 3 Use a tool to remove the 2 screws as shows in the below figure to remove the hole cover on the cabinet top and get the cabinet communication line out of the hole Pry up the small end cap cover on the door and get out the door bush and door communication line 20 4 Insert the door bush into the round hole on the door and then put on the small end cap cover 20 5 Move the refrigerator door upward over 500mm to remove the door 20 6 Use a tool to remove the 3 screws off the middle hinge cover and then remove the middle hinge 20 7 Move the freezer door upward over 500mm to remove the door 20 8 Remove the adjustable front feet under the lower hinge use a tool to remove the 4 screws from the lower hinge and then disassemble the lower hinge 20 9 Door disassembly is finished 20 10 Assemble the door lower hinge accessories to the corresponding positions of the other side 11 12 13 Use a tool to get the door bush out as shown in the below figure and assemble it to the correspond ing position of the other side 20 11 Use a tool to remove the screws off the stoppe
16. from the presence of hazardous e Polyethylene PE foils and bags substances and improper storage and processing of such equipment The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate It indicates at which ambient temperature that is room temperature in which the appliance is working the operation of the appliance is optimal proper Permissible ambient Climate range temperature Manufacturer s Declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC e Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC e ErP Directive 2009 125 EC and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators 18 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALE SERVICES Warranty Warranty service as stated on the warranty card The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT FK321 3DF Shelf over the vegetable container Selen Removable foot Large door shelf Medium door shelf Egg tray Lighting switch Type of lighting Drawer in freezer compartment 19 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING Disassemble the refrigerator freezer door 1 N 20 40 10 Use a tool to remove the screw off the hinge cov
17. nt to air and moisture pene tration and not susceptible to fat Plastic bags polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials e The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen products Do not use glass containers e Keep fresh and warm foodstuff at am bient temperature away from the products which have already been frozen e We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day see table witch technical specification e In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food reorganise the food that is in the middle of the freezer so that it does not touch the products that are not yet frozen e t is recommended that you move the already frozen products to one side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen on the opposite side as close to the rear and side walls as po ssible To freezing products use space marked e Bear in mind that the temperature in the fre ezer is affected by several factors including the ambient temperature and the quantity of food products in the chamber the frequency of opening the door the amount of frost in the freezer and the thermostat setting e Ifyou cannot open the freezer door immedia tely after closing it allow 1 2 minutes for the negative pressure to com pensate and try again to open the door The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before freezing when fresh and on the storag
18. ocated in a sunlit place or near heat sources move the appliance to another place Observe the guidelines contained in the manual Too much warm food loaded at a time wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool fre ezes and the required temperature is reached inside the chamber Internal air circulation obstructed The air circulation at the back of the ap pliance is obstructed place the food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge move the appliance min 30 mm away from the wall The door of the frid ge freezer is opened too often and or remains open for too long reduce the frequency of opening the door and or shorten the time when door remains open The door does not close completely place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed The compressor is switched on too rarely check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than climate class Door gasket inserted incorrectly press the gasket in The appliance works continuously Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a lower position See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible causes See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible remedies Water collects in the lower part of the appliance The water discharge opening is clogged
19. r ass as shown in the below figure and then assem ble them to the other side of the door 20 12 Use a tool to remove the axle and two stoppers on the lower hinge and then assemble them to the position as shown in the below figure 20 13 Assemble the refrigerator door and freezer door to the opposite side 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Remove the adjustable front foot as shown below by hand and then assemble the lower hinge to the other side of the cabinet and fix the screws by using a tool 20 14 Assemble the shorter adjustable front foot to the lower hinge side and adjust the height of the foot to make the refrigerator stay in level 20 15 Put on the freezer door and turn the middle hinge by 180 and then assemble it to the other side of the cabinet use a tool to screw up the 3 screws to fix the middle hinge 20 16 Put on the refrigerator door and assemble the upper hinge to the other side of the cabinet use a tool to screw up the 4 screws to fix the upper hinge After that connect the door communication line and the cabinet communication line and then put on the upper hinge cover and fix it using a screw Assemble the hole cover to the other side of the cabinet and use a tool to screw up the hole cover 20 17 Door disassembly is finished here Figure of door opening from the right 20 18 Figure of door opening from the left 20 19 20 mica O Service Help Line For the UK please call 0844 815 8880 For Ireland
20. r han dles do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit When transporting moving or positioning the fridge freezer do not tilt it by more than 40 from the vertical position Should such a situation occur the appliance should be switched on after minimum 2 hours from its re placement in the right position fig 2 Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each ma intenance activity Do not pull on the cord but hold the body of the plug instead The cracking sound which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself Repairs car ried out by persons who do not have the required qualifications may result in serious danger for the user of the appliance 9 EN GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane R600a must be at least 4m to avoid da mage to the cooling system Do not refreeze partly thawed products Do not store beverages in bottles and cans especially carbonated be verages in the freezer chamber The cans and the bottles may explode Do not put frozen products taken out directly from the freezer lollies ice cubes etc into your mouth their low temperature may cause severe frost bite Make sure
21. se unpleasant smells and shorten storage time The Antibacteria System prolongs the fre shness of food The special material used to construct the fridge liner prevents bacterial microorganism and mould growth In order to obtain more space in the freezer you can remove the drawers and place the food directly on the shelves This has no effect on the product mechanical properties and cooling performance Declared freezer capacity was calculated with the drawers removed INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE Installation before using the ap pliance for the first time Take the product out of the package re move the scotch tape protecting the door and the equipment Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent Do not throw away the polystyrene ele ments of the packaging If it is necessary to transport the fridge freezer pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protect ing it with scotch tape Clean the interior surface of the fridge freezer and the elements of the equip ment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water then wipe it dry Place the fridge freezer on an even flat and stable surface in dry aired and shaded room far from the heat sources such as oven hob central heating ra diators central heating pipes hot water installation etc On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil this foils should be removed Make
22. sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2 adju stable front legs fig 3 To ensure that the door opens freely the distance between the side of the applian ce on door hinges side and the wall is shown on figure 5 Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance fig 6 Minimum distances from the heat sources from the electric gas and other ovens 30 mm from oil or coal fired ovens 300 mm from built in ovens 50 mm If there is no possibility of ensuring the above mentioned distances provide an appropriate insulation board The rear wall of the refrigerator in parti cular the condenser and other elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements which may damage them e g central heating pipes and the water supply pipes It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess The tube may not be bent straightened or wound If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void fig 8 In some models the handle is put into the appliance You should screw it with Your own screwdriver 12 Mains connection Prior to connection it is recommended to set the temperature control knob to an OF F or other position that disconnects the appliance from the power supply See page with the control descrip
23. t boiling may be placed inside the freezer compartment Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual Automatic fridge defrosting The fridge chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting function However frost may settle on the rear wall of the fridge chamber This happens usually when large quantities of fresh food products are stored in the fridge Automatic fridge defrosting The freezer chamber has been equipped with an automatic defrosting function no frost The food is frozen in the cooled circulation air and the moisture from the freezer chamber is discharged outside As a result no ice and frost is produced in the freezer and the products do not freeze on each other Washing the fridge and freezer chambers manually It is recommended to wash the fridge and freezer chambers at least once a year This prevents the formation of bacteria and bad odours Switch off the appliance using button 1 remove the food from the chambers and wash them using water with a mild detergent Then wipe the chambers dry with a cloth Taking out and putting in the shelves Slide the shelf out then slide it in as much as po ssible so that its clamp could fit the guide groove fig 15 Taking out and putting in the door shelf Lift the door shelf remove it and put it back from the top into its required position fig 16 a heating fan
24. tion This appliance should be connected to AC 220 240V 50Hz supply socket The socket must be fitted properly and must be supplied with an earthing conduit and a 10A fuse Itis a legal requirement that the applian ce is properly earthed The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfil this requirement Do not use adapters multiple sockets and two wire extension leads If it is necessary to use the extension lead it must be equipped with a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE GS safety certificate If an extension lead is used with a protection ring and safety certificate its socket must be located at a safe distan ce away from the sinks and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or waste water See the type plate at the lower part of the internal wall of the appliance for detailed specifications Disconnecting the mains Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket or by switching the two pole switch off fig 9 Only free standing appliances According to the model OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Control panel Fig 10 START Testing l 1 Clean the parts of the refrigerator with lukewarm water containing a little neutral detergent and with clear water and wipe them ee Notes Electric parts of the refrigerator can only be wiped
25. tomatoes and cucumbers Fruit which is not yet ripe Potatoes Example of storing the food see figure 12 15 EN DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Never clean the product s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong abrasive detergents e g washing powders or creams Use mild liquid de tergents and soft cloths only Do not use sponges Defrosting the fridge e Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber It is removed automatically During the defrosting the condensate which contains contaminants may clog the opening in the through Should it occur carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug fig 13 e The appliance operates in cycles it refrigerates then the frost settles on the rear wall and defrosts water flows down the rear wall Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse Prevent water from penetrating the control panel or the light e Donotuse defrosting aerosols They may cause the formation of an explosive mixture or contain solvents which may damage the plastic compo nents of the appliance and even be harmful to health e Make sure the water used for cleaning does not flow into the evaporation container through the discharge opening e The whole appliance except for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent The door gasket should be cleaned with
26. wrap or in tightly sealed containers e The storage of vegetables containing significant quantities of water will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable containers it does not impact on the proper functioning of the fridge e Before putting the vegetables into the fridge dry them well e Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of ve getables especially the leafed vegeta bles e Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator Washing removes the natural pro tection therefore it is better to wash the vegeta bles directly before con sumption e It is recommended to place the products in fre ezer drawers 1 2 3 up to natural loading capa city Fig 11a 11b Packed products Shelf Natural loading capacity rs 4 e Stacking of products on the freezer shelves is acceptable e lt is acceptable to place products beyond the natural loading capacity by 20 30 mm e In order to increase the loading capacity of the freezer chamber and allow the stacking of pro ducts on the freezer evaporator wire shelves up to maximum height it is possi ble to remove dra wers 1 and 2 Freezing food e Practically all the food products except for ve getables consumed raw such as lettuce can be frozen e Only food products of the highest quality divided into small portions for single use should be fro zen e Products should be packed in materials that are odourless resista
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