Things to be done for energy saving
•Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for long periods of time.
•Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator.
•Do not overload your refrigerator. This restricts effective air circulation in the refrigerator.
•Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators.
Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.
•For refrigerators with a freezer compartment; You can store maximum amount of food items in the freezer when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer. The energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined by removing the freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load. There is no harm in packing a shelf or drawer with a variety of different shapes and sizes of food to be frozen.
•Thawing frozen food in the fridge compartment will provide both energy saving and preserve the food quality.
Installation
Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not followed.
Points to be considered when re transporting your refrigerator
1.Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation.
2.The shelves, accessories, crisper etc.
In your refrigerator must be fastened securely with adhesive tape to protect against any jolts before repackaging.
3.Packaging must be tied with thick tape and strong rope and the transportation guidelines printed on the package must be followed.
Before operating your refrigerator
Before using your refrigerator please note the following:
•Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and can the air circulate freely at the rear of it?
•Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.
•Plug the refrigerator into the wall socket. When the fridge door is open the fridge compartment interior light will come on.
•You may hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, even if the compressor is not running, this is quite normal.
•The front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.
Electrical connection
Connect your refrigerator to a grounded socket which is protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.
Important
The connection must be in compliance with national regulations.
•The power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation.
•The specified voltage must be equal to your mains voltage.
A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Extension cables and multiway plugs must not be used for connection.
A damaged refrigerator must not be operated before it is repaired! There is danger of an electric shock!
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