User manual BARTSCHER 500582V2

[. . . ] Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem?To determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal components of the appliance. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools are required for replacement. [. . . ] Rooms with less than perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with an opening (window or French window) that provide the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important that the room not be too humid. 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. 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. Before making the electrical connection . 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. Electrical Connection and Earthing Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the GB 6 A closer look A Temperature regulation knob D E F G H Compartment for a 2 litre bottle Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: Removable door shelf for bottles refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Removable crisper cover tray Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves B C Removable door shelves with lid, with egg tray and lidded butter dish I Compartment for making ice Hinged shelf A I H H G F B C D E 7 GB Setting up Your Appliance ATTENTION After transport stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper performance. Use these average temperature settings to ensure optimum performance and to save energy. - Do Not Overfill Your Appliance Remember that proper storage of food requires good air circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air circulation and overwork the compressor. - Never Put Food in the Refrigeror while Still Hot A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room temperature before storing. Caring for Your Appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general switch in your home). cleaning and Maintenance - Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic , odourless materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains and the formation of difficult to remove odours. - Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral soap. - What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or detergents containing ammonia. - All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot soapy water or detergent. [. . . ] Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly. To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat knob to “ ” (fig. The water from the frost will collect in the special tray. When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place. [. . . ]