User manual INDESIT GSE 160 UK

[. . . ] Ensure that the cable is not trapped or damaged during the installation. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug from the socket. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. [. . . ] During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. Insufficient power? 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 bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted 1 GB Electrical connection Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacing the fuse: When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked "E" or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked "L" or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked "N" or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use. Replacement fuse covers: If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot. How to connect an alternative plug: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE "NEUTRAL" ("N") BROWN "LIVE" ("L") GREEN AND YELLOW "EARTH" ("E") Removing the plug: If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc. , please ensure that either: - the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or: - the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance. GREEN & YELLOW BROWN 13 ampere fuse BLUE CROSS-BAR CORD GRIP Disposing of the plug: Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alternative plug: Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live Disposing of the appliance: When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above. GB 2 A closer look Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: Door Shelf with Egg Compartment Tiltable Door Shelf for Food Products Sliding Bottle Divider Door Shelf for Holding Bottles Fruit and Vegetable Crisper refrigerator OFF; 1 minimum cold temperature; 5 maximum cold temperature You can position the knob on any of the settings from 1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off your refrigerator by setting the knob to . Drain for Defrost Water Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves Container with Lid for Butter, Small Tins and Tubes Internal Light Button A B J I I H G C D E F 3 GB A B J I I H G C D E F 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. [. . . ] 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). Defrosting WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit. Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed up the defrosting process, unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer. Models without an Ice Unit The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the defrost water drips into the drain, is collected in a special tray and then evaporates. [. . . ]