User manual INDESIT INE160G

[. . . ] Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all electrical contact with the mains. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal, remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent children who might play in or around the appliance from being locked inside. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunction, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a 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. Installation To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to reduce energy consumption, it is important that the appliance is installed correctly. 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. Ventilation The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore, need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing refrigerator in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance. Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this appliance. During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance. 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. For English Market only The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The appliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363. 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. 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 with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters. 7 GB A closer look Temperature regulation knob Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrigerator. The following settings are available: D Container with Lid for Butter (This container is not supplied with some models) Door Shelf for Food Products Door Shelf for Holding Bottles Fruit and Vegetable Crisper Drain for Defrost Water 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. - 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. Remember to dry them thoroughly before replacing them. - Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of odours and mould. The bulb for lighting the interior of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat box. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with another bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the instructions illustrated in fig. Before carrying out this operation, disconnect the appliance from the electricity (to do so, turn off the general switch in the house or remove the plug for the appliance from the socket). . Defrosting Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. 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. Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 1) to prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out. [. . . ] 1) to prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out. Models with an Ice Unit It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms on the evaporator. Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since they could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently damage the appliance. Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume excess energy needlessly. [. . . ]