Instructions For Use; Important; Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption; Disposing Of The Worn Out Appliance - Fagor FIC-541 Guide D'utilisation

Important

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• If you have bought this appliance to replace an old one
equipped with a lock that cannot be opened from inside
(lock, bolt), make sure that the lock is broken. This will make
it impossible for children to lock themselves inside the
appliance and suffocate.
• The appliance must be correctly connected to the mains
supply. (see: Connecting to the Mains Supply).
• If the food has strange smell or color, throw it away, because
it is very likely that it is spoiled and therefore dangerous to
eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
repairing it (only a qualified technician should repair it),
before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electric appliances
(as for example with hair dryer) and never scrape the frost
layer with sharp objects. Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be careful not to
damage the rear wall of the appliance (the condenser unit or
the tubes - for example when moving the appliance) or any
part of the refrigerating system inside the appliance.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with refrigerant
and oil, so when the appliance is damaged, handle it with care
and dispose it of in compliance with environmental protecting
precautions. (See We Care for the Environment).
• Heating element incorporated in the appliance, all around the
rim, is controlled by the operation of the compressor and it
prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the freezer housing.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or his service agent or a qualified person in
order to avoid hazard.

Environmental protection

This appliance's packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle
it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the
municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.
Your appliance also contains a great amount of
recyclable material. It is marked with this label to
indicate that in countries that are a members of the
European Union the used appliances should not be
mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling

Placing and Installation

Choosing the Right Place

Place the appliance in a dry and regulariy ventilated room.
Allowed ambient temperature depends on the model (class) of
the appliance and is stated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g.
cooker, radiator, water heater or similar devices) and do not
expose it to direct sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3 cm away from
the electric or gas cooker and at least 30 cm away from the oil
or coal stove. If this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free space at least 200
2
cm wide and above the appliance the high kitchen units
should be at least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation of the condenser unit.
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• The rating plate is inside the appliance or outside on the rear
wall.
• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in
element should always be kept clean and unobstructed.
• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when
thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage
the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the
installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.
• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the
appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the
manufacturer.

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption

Storing Time During Power Supply Interruption.
Do not open the freezer in case of failure or power supply
interruption! In case the interruption is extended over longer
period of time 13 hours take food out of the
freezer and use it, or make sure that is sufficiently cooled.

Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance

• When your appliance finally wears out, dispose it of. If the
appliance has a lock, break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is filled with
refrigerant and insulating substances which should be
separately treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised servicing centre. If
you don't find one, contact your local authorities or your
distributor. Be careful not to damage the tubes on the rear
wall of the appliance (danger of pollution).
organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best
possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance
collection points closest to your home.
We thank you doing your part to protect the environment.
Class
SN (sub-normal)
N (normal)
ST (sub-tropical)
T (tropical)

Connection to Power Supply

Connect the appliance with the cable and plug to the power
supply socket outlet with a ground terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the
rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and earthing have to be
made according to current standards and regulations. The
appliance resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6 to +6 %.
Your appliance is compliant with European Directives as well
as their modifications.

Instructions for Use

Ambient temparature
from + 10°C to + 32°C
from + 16°C to + 32°C
from + 16°C to + 38°C
from + 16°C to + 43°C