Precautions And Tips; Troubleshooting - Indesit CAA 55 NF.1 Mode D'emploi

Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours
• The appliance is manufactured with hygienic materials which
are odour free. In order to maintain an odour free refrigerator
and to prevent the formation of stains, food must always be
covered or sealed properly.
• If you want to switch the appliance off for an extended
period of time, clean the inside and leave the doors open.
Disposal
• Observe local environmental standards when disposing
packaging material for recycling purposes.
• The European Directive 2012/19/EU
Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household
electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal
unsorted municipal waste stream.Old appliances must
be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the
impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product
reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers
should contact their local authority or retailer for information
concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.
Defrosting the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator has an automatic defrosting function: water is
ducted to the back of the appliance by a special discharge outlet
(see diagram) where the heat produced by the compressor
causes it to evaporate.
It is necessary to clean the discharge hole regularly so that the
water can flow out easily.
Replacing the light bulb
To replace the light bulb in the refrigerator compartment, pull
out the plug from the electrical socket. Follow the instructions
below.
Access the light bulb (A) by unscrewing the fixing screw (B)
which is located at the back of the lampcover, as shown (see
diagram). Replace it with a similar light bulb, the power of
which should not exceed 15W.
A
B

Precautions and tips

! The appliance was designed and manufactured in
compliance with international safety standards. The following
warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read
carefully.
This appliance complies with the following Community
on Waste Electrical and
Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent
amendments;
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE..
General safety
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could cause
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug from
• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances should
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into your
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It can

Troubleshooting

The internal light does not illuminate.
• The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool well.
• The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.
• The doors are opened too frequently.
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct
• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.
• The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
products by adults only and according to the instructions in
this manual.
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
moist hands and feet.
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It is
not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs on
OFF (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.
you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further
malfunctioning of the appliance.
equipment - other than the type recommended by the
manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage compartments.
mouth.
with the appliance. Under no circumstance should they be
allowed to sit on the bins or to hang from the door.
become a choking or suffocation hazard.
not far enough to make contact, or there is no power in the
house.
position
appliance is lower than 14°C.
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