Safety InstructionsPlease read these operating instructions carefully beforeinstalling the appliance. These warnings are provided in theinterests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand thembefore installing or using the appliance. If you are unsureabout the meaning of these warnings contact the CustomerCare Department.Domestic Use• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be usedspecifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under nocircumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In theevent of damage please contact your retailer.• This appliance is heavy. The edges and projecting parts of thecabinet may be sharp. Be careful when moving the cabinet andalways use gloves.• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should becarried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supplycable.• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance• Do not keep carbonated drinks or bottles in the freezercompartment. The glass bottles may break.• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straightfrom the freezer.• It is dangerous to try and alter the specifications or modify thisproduct in any way.• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair theappliance yourself. Refer to your local Service Centre, andalways insist on genuine spare parts.Child Safety• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults only. Thereis a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away fromchildren!• In case of disposal of the appliance, cut off the supply cable asclose as possible and make thelock unusable, to preventchildren from closing themselves inside the appliances.Environment Protection• This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage theozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials.The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urbanrefuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especiallyat the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your localdisposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities.• The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbolare recyclable.Use and ControlBefore UseWait two hours before connecting the appliance to allowthe oil to flow back in the compressor.• Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interiorand all internal accessories with lukewarm water and someneutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-newproduct, then dry thoroughly.Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as thesewill damage the finish.• Remove safety elements used for transportation.Starting the appliance• Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the thermostat knobclockwise beyond position «O» (OFF).• Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.Temperature regulationThe temperature is automatically regulated and can be increasedto achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating thethermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotatingthe knob towards higher settings.However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind thatthe temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:• room temperature;• how often the door is opened;• the quantity of food stored;• location of appliance.A medium setting is generally the most suitable.To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position «O».tInternal PartsStorage shelves• The shelves can be removed for cleaning.• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the shelvescan be placed at different heights.• To remove the internal shelf pull forward until it can be tipped upor down and removed.• Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a differentheight.The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers and thebottle shelf should always remain in position, to ensurecorrect air circulation.D0406