Two-doors
refrigerator-freezer
Instructions for installation and use
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Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the general
switch in your home); it is not enough to place the tempera-
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).
ture 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, read the chapter
entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you resolve
the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do
not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the
internal components.
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if
protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the
rain and whether is very dangerous.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and exclusively
for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instructions
provided in this manual. Under no circumstances should
children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.
3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this
appliance by connecting it to the power supply with extensions
or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been installed
between two cabinets, make sure that the supply chord is
not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is very dangerous.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the
connections are made using special terminals and in others a
special tool must be used to access the connections.
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.
Installation
Levelling
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en-
sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Ventilation
Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt-
age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot-
tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, corre-
sponds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
multiple sockets.
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 provides the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
for 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;
Check the power load
The electrical socket must support the maximum power load
of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
To install the appliance between furniture units, please
follow the instructions provided on the attached sheet.
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before
plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per-
formance.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
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 re-
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
How to connect an alternative plug:
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.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE
“NEUTRAL” (“N”)
“LIVE” (“L”)
BROWN
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
GREEN &
YELLOW
13 ampere fuse
BROWN
BLUE
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
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.
Disposing of the plug:
Disposing of the appliance:
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:
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.
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown
- Earth
- Neutral
- Live
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A closer look
HOLIDAY FUNCTION "HOLIDAY"
A
Mould and bad odours forming inside your unused
refrigerator when you go on holiday, need no longer
be a problem. Just enable the Holiday function. By
turning the freezer compartment temperature
adjustment knob on to the symbol, the freezer
compartment will continue to operate at a tempera-
ture of -18°C. At the same time by turning the fridge
compartment temperature adjustment knob onto the
same symbol, the fridge compartment will operate at
a temperature of ca. +11°C. (You can store your make-
up and beauty products in it, for example) .
Red Lamp
A
Temperature Alarm; when an abnormal temperature
is designated within the freezer compartment, red
warning lamp lights on
Green Lamp
B
When this lamp is lights on, it means that the device
is connected to the electrical feeding.
ECO FUNCTION
Yellow Lamp
C
Optimum temperature level for lower consumption:
Turn also the knob in the fridge compartment on to
the ECO function.
This lamp is lights on when fast freezing button “E”
is pressed.
Temperature Adjustment Knob of the Freezer
D
Fast Freezing Button
E
F
Compartment
This knob is used to adjust the temperature of the
freezer compartment and to select some functions.
Pressing the button enables the freezing of fresh foods
(The yellow lamp “C” lights on)
The refrigerator is off. If the power cord remains
connected to the plug, the green lamp “B” remains
lighted.
Display Freezer
Displays the temperature set in the freezer
compartment and the two types of the alarms A1
and A2 of the critical temperature.
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Compartment for storing frozen foods,
freezing fresh foods and making ice
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Removable door shelf for bottles
Intermediate shelves
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“Cool Box” compartment for meat and fish
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Beverage can shelves
Fridge compartment temperature adjustment
knob
Removable lidded shelf
Freezer door shelves
Removable height adjustable shelves
Fruit and vegetable drawer
Adjustable feet
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How to Start the Appliance
This is also what will happen every time the power
supply is interrupted, both due to a power failure or
should you switch it off yourself (to clean or defrost
your freezer, for example).
NOTICE
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours be-
fore connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee
that it operates properly.
After plugging the appliance into a suitable electricity socket,
ensure the green lamp “B” lights on and adjust the desired
temperature with the temperature adjustment knob of the
freezer compartment. We recommend you enable the SUPER
FREEZE function to speed up the cooling process of the
compartment; when the latter has reached its optimal tem-
perature, the function shall be automatically disabled and
you may place your frozen food inside the compartment.
Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.
Motor protection delay
This model is provided with a motor protection control
system. Therefore, if the compressor does not start
immediately upon installation, do not worry as it will
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes.
How to use the refrigerator compartment...
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in-
side the appliance
min = less cold max = colder
It is recommended that a medium setting be used (med).
Fig. 1
Using the "Cool Box" compartment for meat
and fish
Please place your foods inside your refrigerator in such
a way that the air is freely circulated.
This compartment was designed to allow for longer
preservation times for fresh meat and fish (for as long as a
week). This is possible as the coldest temperature of the
entire fridge is available inside this specific compartment.
Moreover, the “Cool Box” compartment can also be used
to cool dishes that are normally eaten “cold”.
Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of
foods: If not stored properly, even the freshest food will
deteriorate quite quickly.
Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer
than fresh food.
The cover of the “Cool Box” is opened towards to the
basement of the same compartment (Fig. 2).
Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
compressor to work harder and use more energy.
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in
the refrigerator.
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with practical
slide-out shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height
using the appropriate guides. This feature allows you to store
large containers and food products.
Fig. 2
WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.
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The can rack
The can rack (Fig. 3) on the inner door allows you to store
not only cans, but also yoghurt, butter and other containers,
according to your requirements.
Fig. 3
Freezing Foods Properly
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-
sult a specialized manual.
Food that has been thawed, even partially, must not be re-
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24
hours) or to freeze it once again.
hours, the yellow lamp will stop flashing and go back to
being permanently lit; you can now insert the food to be
frozen. After another 24 hours, the function will be
disabled automatically.
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods.
The first time or after the freezer has been inactive, you can
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at
maximum.
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the
freezer.
The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is
indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg-
etable crisper.
Freezing can be done in two ways:
In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec-
ommended that you divide food into small portions so that
they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be
clearly marked with the content and the date they were
frozen.
Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tem-
perature within the compartment. If the door is not opened,
frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state
for approximately 9-14 hours.
- 24 HOURS FAST FREEZING
For small quantities of food, less than the maximum
capacity indicated on the data plate, enable the SUPER
FREEZE function in the “24 hour” mode by pressing the
button until the yellow lamp “C” lights on and insert the
food to be frozen. After 24 hours, or once the optimum
temperatures have been reached, the rapid freezing
function is automatically disabled.
- 48 HOURS FAST FREEZING
Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.
For large quantities of food to be frozen (up until the
maximum load indicated on the data plate), enable SUPER
FREEZE function in the “48 hours” mode. We recommend
you to enable this function 24 hours before placing the
food to be frozen in. Please keep pressing the fast freezing
button until the yellow lamp “C” begins to flash. After 24
WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
the freezer compartment, it is advisable not to obstruct
the ventilation holes with food or containers.
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Guide to Using the Freezer
Meat and Fish
Tenderising
(days)
Storage
(months)
Food
Wrapping
Tinfoil
Thawing Time
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Beef Roast
Lamb
2 / 3
1 / 2
1
9 / 10
Tinfoil
6
6
8
Pork Roast
Veal Roast
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
1
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Pork Chops
Veal/Lamb Cutlets
Minced Meat
6
6
2
Not required.
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Not required.
In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap.
Freshly
minced
Slowly in refrigerator.
Heart and Liver
Sausages
Plastic Baggies
Cling Wrap or Tinfoil
Tinfoil
3
2
Not required.
As necessary.
Chicken and Turkey
Duck and Goose
1 / 3
1 / 4
1 / 3
3 / 4
5 / 6
9
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Not required.
Tinfoil
6
Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck
Tinfoil
9
Hare and Rabbit
Venison
Tinfoil
6
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
9
Large Fish
Small Fish
Crustaceans
Shellfish
4 / 6
2 / 3
3 / 6
3
Not required.
Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
In hot water.
Boiled Fish
Fried Fish
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
12
4 / 6
Directly in pan.
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Fruits and Vegetables
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Food
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing Time
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Apples and Pears
Peel and cut into slices.
Peel and pit.
2’
12
12
Apricots, Peaches,
Cherries and Plums
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
1’ / 2’
Strawberries
Blackberries and
Raspberries
In Containers (cover
with sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Rinse and fry.
10 / 12
In Containers (add
10% sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Cooked Fruit
Fruit Juice
Cut, cook and strain.
Wash, cut and crush.
12
In Containers (sugar
to taste)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
10 / 12
Remove leaves, cut head into
small pieces and blanch in
water and a little lemon
juice.
Cauliflower
2’
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Cabbage and Brussel Wash and cut into small
1’ / 2’
2’
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
10 / 12
12
At room temperature.
Not required.
Sprouts
pieces.
Peas
Shell and wash.
French Beans
Wash and slice if required.
2
10 / 12
12
Not required.
Carrots, Peppers and Peel, wash and slice if
3’ / 4’
3’ / 4’
2’
Not required.
Turnips
necessary.
Mushrooms and
Asparagus
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Wash, peel and cut up.
6
At room temperature.
At room temperature.
Not required.
Spinach
Wash and mince.
Plastic Baggies
12
Wash and cut up in small
pieces.
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Vegetable for Soups
Various Foods
Bread
3’
6 / 7
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing time
At room temperature
Plastic Baggies
4
6
At room temperature
or in the refrigerator
About 10 minutes at
room temperature, cook
at 100/200°C.
Cakes
Plastic Baggies
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Cream
Butter
Plastic Containers
6
6
In original wrapping
or tinfoil
In refrigerator.
Boiled Food or
Vegetable Soup
Plastic or Glass
Containers
At room temperature or
in hot water.
3 / 6
10
Freeze without shells
in small containers
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Eggs
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Tips on Saving Energy
- Keep an Eye on the Seals
- Install the Appliance Properly
Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well
to the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.
In other words, away from heat sources and direct sunlight,
in a well ventilated room complying with the minimum dis-
tances indicated in the paragraph entitled, “ Installation/Ven-
tilation.”
- No Hot Foods
A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises
the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food
cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the
refrigerator.
- Use the Right Temperature Setting
A setting which is too cold increases energy consumption.
- Do not Overfill
To cstore food properly, the cold air must circulate freely
within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper
air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.
- Close the Doors
Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time
you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the tem-
perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for
a long time, consuming energy.
Alarm buzzers and visual warnings
Doors open alarm
To return to normal operating conditions, set the freezer
Should the appliance doors remain open for longer than
two minutes, an alarm buzzer sounds and/or the light inside
the fridge/freezer will begin to flash. The buzzer will be
silenced and the flashing will cease when the doors are shut.
knob to position
appliance back on.
(refrigerator off) and then turn the
A2 Alarm
If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to
excessively high values, the buzzer will sound yet again and
the red indicator light will start flashing, while A2 comes up
on the display: in this case, we recommend you empty out
your freezer and check the conditions of the food, as it may
be necessary to throw it away. Under no circumstances should
the food be refrozen. In this case also, to prevent the food
from refreezing, the freezer will try to maintain a tempera-
ture of 0°.
Abnormal freezer heating alarm.
There are two types of alarms that signal an abnormal rise in
the temperature of the freezer.
A1 Alarm
To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer, a
buzzer will sound and A1 comes up on the display, while the
red indicator light begins to flash: in this case, to prevent the
food from refreezing, the freezer will try to maintain a tem-
perature of 0°, thus allowing you to use up the food within
24 hours or to cook it and then refreeze it.
The buzzer can be silenced and the visual signal cancelled
by opening and shutting one of the fridge-freezer doors.
To return to normal operating conditions, set the freezer
The buzzer can be silenced and the visual signal cancelled
by opening and shutting one of the fridge-freezer doors.
knob to position
appliance back on.
(refrigerator off) and then turn the
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Keeping Your Appliance in Shape
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
off the general switch in your home).
Cleaning and maintenance
Always unplug the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation
of odours that are difficult to remove.
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked
with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which
is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
- All the removable parts can be cleaned by soaking in hot
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry thoroughly
before replacing them.
Holiday Function
Mould and bad odours forming inside your unused
refrigerator when you go on holiday, need no longer
be a problem. Just enable the Holiday function. By
turning the freezer compartment temperature
adjustment knob on to the symbol HOLIDAY, the
freezer compartment will continue to operate at a tem-
perature of -18°C. At the same time by turning the
fridge compartment temperature adjustment knob
onto the symbol
, the fridge compartment will
operate at a temperature of ca. +11°C. (You can store
your make-up and beauty products in it, for example).
The fridge compartment will continue to operate
enabling the optimum food conservation and the
minimum energy consumption.
- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To
remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
- 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 doors open to prevent the
formation of bad odours and mould.
- How to replace the internal lamp. The lamp for the internal
light is situated at the rear of the thermostat box. To replace
it, disconnect the appliance from the electricity mains,
unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with another
bulb with a wattage no higher than 10 Watt, follow the
instructions illustrated in fig. 4.
Fig. 4
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Is There any Problem?
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and
inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of
the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) writ-
ten on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to
the vegetable crisper (see example in the figure below).
The refrigerator does not function.
Have you checked whether:
• The main switch for the electricity of the apartment or
home has been turned off;
• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;
• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another
outlet in the room.
The motor does not start
TI
93139180000
Cod.
S/N 704211801
RG 2330
Mod.
Have you checked whether:
Fuse
A
Max 15 w
220 - 240 V-
50 Hz 150 W
W
· 8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance
on?
Class
Freez. Capac
Poder de Cong Clase
340
75
Total
Net
Util
Utile
Pressure
HIGH-235
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Compr.
Syst.
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
N
This model is in fact provided with a motor protection
control system which means that it will only start
approximately 8 minutes after being switched on.
Classe
kg/24 h 4,0
Test
R 134 a
P.S-I.
kg 0,090
Made in Italy 13918
Kompr.
LOW 140
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool
properly.
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.
Have you checked whether:
• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;
• The doors are left open too long;
• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;
• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.
The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.
Have you checked whether:
• The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;
• The food is in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.
The motor runs continuously.
Have you checked whether:
• Whether the fast freeze button is pressed or not (the yellow
lamp flashes or lights on continuously);
• The doors are not closed well or have remained open too
long;
• The ambient temperature is too high.
The appliance makes too much noise.
The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).
Have you checked whether:
• The refrigerator is leveled on a flat surface.
• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.
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Reversing the door opening
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