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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
 You can solve many common freezer 
problems easily, saving you the cost of a 
possible service call. Try the suggestions 
below to see if you can solve the problem 
before calling the servicer .
 For household refrigerating appliances, in 
normal temperature conditions, please 
arrange the thermostat at the middle setting.
 
 Before loading the appliance with packages 
of fresh foods, make sure they are cooled to 
ambient temperature.
 Ice and frost layer increase energy 
consumption, so do clean the appliance as 
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
 If it is the outer condenser, the rear wall 
should be always clean, free of dust or any 
impurities.
 Always consider instructions stated in 
sections Positioning and Energy Saving Tips, 
otherwise the energy consumption is 
substantially higher.
Moving Your Freezer
 Remove all the food.
 Securely tape down all loose items inside 
your freezer.
 Remove the rollers to prevent damage.
 Tape the doors shut.
 Be sure the freezer stays in the upright 
position during transportation.
Energy Saving Tips
 The freezer should be located in the coolest 
area of the room, away from heat producing 
appliances or heating ducts, and out of the 
direct sunlight.
 Let hot foods cool to room temperature 
before placing in the freezer.  Overloading 
the freezer forces the compressor to run 
longer.  Foods that freeze too slowly may 
lose quality, or spoil.
 Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe 
containers dry before placing them in the 
freezer.  This cuts down on frost build-up 
inside the freezer.
 Freezer storage bin should not be lined with 
aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling.  
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, 
making the freezer less efficient.
 Organize and label food to reduce door 
openings and extended searches.  Remove 
as many items as needed at one time, and 
close the door as soon as possible.
 Try not to open the door too often, especially 
when the weather is wet and hot. Once you 
open the door, mind to close it as soon as 
possible. 
 Every now and then check if the appliance is 
sufficiently ventilated (adequate air 
circulation behind the appliance).
Cleaning Your Freezer
 Upon installation of your new appliance, it is 
recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
 Turn the temperature control to "OFF", 
unplug the freezer, remove the food and 
storage basket.
 Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth 
containing a water and baking soda solution. 
The solution should be about 2 tablespoons 
of baking soda to a quart of water.
 Wash the storage basket with a mild 
detergent solution.
 Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean 
to keep the unit running efficiently.
 The outside of the freezer should be cleaned 
with mild detergent and warm water.
 Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
 The condenser coils should be vacuumed 
when they are dusty or dirty.
 It is recommended that the unit be cleaned 
each time it is defrosted to help keep the unit 
odor free and running efficiently.
Vacation Time
 Remove all the food.
 Unplug the freezer.
 Clean the freezer.
 Leave the door open slightly to avoid 
possible formation of condensation, mold, or 
odors.  
 Use extreme caution in the case of children.  
The unit should not be accessible to child's 
play.  
 Short vacations: Leave the freezer operating 
during vacations of less than three weeks.
 Long vacations: If the appliance will not be 
used for several months, remove all food and 
unplug the power cord.  Clean and dry the 
interior thoroughly.  To prevent odor and mold 
growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking 
it open if necessary or have the door 
removed.
Declaration of conformity
     This appliance is designed to store food 
and is manufactured in conformity with 
European Directive 90/128/EEC,
02/72/EEC and Regulation(EC)No.1935/2004
     This appliance is designed,manufactured,
and retailed in compliance with:
      - the safety objectives of the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/CE(that substitutes
Directive 72/73/CEE and successive
amendments);
     - the protection requirements of the’EMC’
Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC 
     The electrical safety of the appliance can 
only be guaranteed if the product is connected 
to an approved earth connection.