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ATTENTION
Read your handbook carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Indesit Fridge Freezer is built to International standards
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance to UK electrical safety requirements. It
also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimina-
tion of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under no circum-
stances should it be installed outside.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults exclusively for storing
foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions provided in the hand-
book. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to oper-
ate, or tamper with, this product.
3. For electrical safety, do not attempt to operate this appliance with
wet hands or feet.
4. Do not operate this appliance connected to an extension lead. If a
longer supply cable is required, this must be replaced with one of the
same specifications in compliance with the current electrical regula-
tions. This operation should be carried out by a qualified person.
Ensure that the cable is not trapped or damaged during the installa-
tion.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug from the
socket.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if your hands
are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Do not eat ice cubes
straight out of the freezer.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the elec-
tricity (by pulling out the plug orturning off the general switch in your
home); it is not sufficient to place the temperature regulation knob
on to cut off the power.
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break or
remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children who might
lock themselves inside the appliance when playing.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, before calling your
after-sales service read the chapter on “Trouble Shooting” which
might help you resolve the problem. Do not attempt to repair the
fault by intervening on the internal components.
10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must
necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special tools
are required for replacement.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for food
storage, if these are not those recommended by the manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance – containing
cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps gas R600a
(isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter should made safe
before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local Organisation
in charge of waste disposal.
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.
Ventilation
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. 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.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;
- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
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.
Level
The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjustable
foot located in front can be used to level the appliance.
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 stand-
ards 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.
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.
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.
Before making the electrical connection ...
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting
the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions
properly.
Installation
Safety a good habit to get into