User manual GOLDEN STATE INTERNATIONAL 40-857

[. . . ] Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls. [. . . ] • Do not store liquids in open containers. They will increase humidity in the refrigerator and cause condensation to form. Do not speed up the defrosting process by using any devices or tools other than the scraper provided, you may damage the refrigeration circuit. Defrosting the refrigerator compartment The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet (see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor causes it to evaporate. It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the water can flow out easily. Using the freezer to its full potential • Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten (within 24 hours). € Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into contact with food that has already been defrosted. Fresh food must be stored above the grill in the freezer compartment and if possible be in direct contact with the walls (side and rear), where the temperature drops below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing. € Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer because they could break. € The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical properties located on the bottom left side of the refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4) !€ Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air from escaping (see Maintenance). Respecting and conserving the environment • The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. € The appliance must be used to store and freeze food products by adults only and according to the instructions in this manual. € The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms. € Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or moist hands and feet. € Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. € When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable. € Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on OFF(appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. OFF • In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. [. . . ] € The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and make noise. € The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor is off. Some of the external parts of the refrigerator become hot. € These raised temperatures are necessary in order to avoid the formation of condensation on certain parts of the product. [. . . ]