Electrolux EU 6136 freezer Instruction Booklet

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I N S T R U C T I O N B O O K L E T

FREEZER EU 6136 U

CONTENTS

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions

Description of the Appliance

Operation

Before use

Freezer controls

Starting your appliance

Temperature control

Warning light (red)

Freezing fresh food

Frozen food storage

Thawing

Ice making

Health and safety guidelines

Defrosting

Maintenance and Cleaning

Internal cleaning

Periodic cleaning

When the appliance is not in use

Something not Working?

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Service and Spare Parts 10

Customer Care Departments 10

Guarantee Conditions

Electrolux Service Force

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Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications

Installation

Positioning

Electrical Connection

Building-in instructions

Door Reversal

Building the appliance in under a worktop

Fitting the plinth

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Departement.

Prior to Installation

■ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.

Installation

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from the manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

During Use

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This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrigerator.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.

Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the star compartement.

Do not remove items from the freezer compartement if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment they can burst when the contents freeze.

Manufacturers’ recommended storage times should be adhered to.Refer to relevant instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

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Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Refrigerant

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The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibly, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition.

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Servicing

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This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service

Force Centre.

Child Safety

■ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

■ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

At the end of the Appliance Life

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When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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Freezer calendar

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Freezer control

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Compartment for frozen food storage

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Compartment for freezing fresh food

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Thermometer

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OPERATION

Before use

Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda

(5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.

Freezer controls

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Thermostat control

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Push button ON/OFF

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Operation light

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Warning light

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Fast-freezing indicator light

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Pushbutton for fast-freezing

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Starting your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance can be activated/deactivated by pressing the

ON/OFF button.When the pilot light

➂ is illuminated this shows that the appliance is on.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat

➀ situated at the bottom of the cabinet .

To operate the freezer proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control beyond the « ■ » position.

When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting. For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.

The internal temperature of the freezer is automatically adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food storage. However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as high temperature and frequent door openings, it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting.

To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat towards max.; to obtain a higher temperature turn the control towards min.

Warning light (red)

If the temperature warning light

➃ lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where the safe food storage is no longer ensured.

When the freezer is first switched on, the warning light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of fresh food.

Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze switch

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24 hours before you want to freeze your fresh food, the yellow light

➄ illuminates. This time can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the two top compartments of the freezer as this is the coldest part; if freezing only a small amount of food, always use the top compartment.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) press the fast freeze switch to deactivate the fast freeze mode; the yellow light

➄ goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation.

Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs.

Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen.

During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed.

Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode before storing frozen food.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period).

It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food.

Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer compartment.

Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can possibly result in a low temperature skin burn.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time.

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Thawing

Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.

Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

Ice making

Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube compartment, and place it in the freezer. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length.

Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever.

The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible.

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Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible.

Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.

Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do

NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).

Do not store food uncovered.

The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly.

Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.

It is important that food is used before its “best before” date.

Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food.

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Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly in between.

The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality.

■ The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results.

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Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.

Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time.

Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal.

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Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.

Never exceed the storage time indicated.

Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode.

Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.

■ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.

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DEFROSTING

The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4".

During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to carry out this operation when the appliance is empty.

To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:

1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

2. Turn the thermostat control ➀ to the « ■ » setting.

3. Leave the door open.

4. Remove the three large drawers.

5. When defrosting is completed, remove the water that has collected in the small bottom drawer and dry the interior thoroughly.

Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting and, after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in the «fast freeze» mode, replace the previously removed food into the compartments.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their storage life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could dam age the appliance beyond repair.

Important

In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-freeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you:

Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.

Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up.

Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.

Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.

Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken: should also be cooked and refrozen as a cooked dish.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELEC-

TRICITY supply.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POW-

DERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PROD-

UCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERI-

OR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND

LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.

Important

Do not use abrasive products.

Periodic cleaning

The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid.

Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good working order of the appliance.

An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.

The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner.

1. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2);

2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).

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When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING?

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points.

IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Symptom

No power to the appliance

The temperature in the freezer is too high

The freezer door will not open

The compressor runs continuously

Excessive frost and ice has built up.

Solution

- Check there is power at the socket.

- Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights.

- Check the fuse has not blown.

- Check the thermostat is turned to the correct.

setting relative to ambient conditions.

- Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10°C to 32°C.

- Has door just been opened?

- If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.

- Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. See page 5.

- Check that the door is closed.

- Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.

- Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.

- Ensure the door is not left opened.

- Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.

- Is the door gasket intact and clean.

- Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.

Refer to normal operating sounds.

Noise

If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning:

0870 5 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.

The addresses are listed on the following pages.

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading “Something

Not Working” and have the model number and purchase date to hand.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the checks under the heading “Something Not

Working” have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT

For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care

Department by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department

Electrolux

55-77 High Street

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 1DZ

Tel: 08705 950 950 (*)

(*) calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

■ The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

■ The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufactuer's instructions.

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The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authoried by us.

All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre.

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Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

■ Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

■ Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

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Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.

Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

■ The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

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The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.

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This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.

The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliance.

France

Germany

Italy

Sweden

UK

Senlis

Nurenberg

Pordenone

Stockholm

Slough

+33 (0) 44 62 22 22

+49 (0) 911 323 2600

+39 (0) 1678 47053

+46 (0) 20 78 77 50

+44 (0) 1753 219898

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED

AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*)

GROSS CAPACITY

NET CAPACITY

STAR RATING

Height

Width

Depth

220-240 V / 50 Hz

90 W

0,78 kWh

81,5 cm

59,6 cm

53,8 cm

108 l

100 l

(*)This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

INSTALLATION

Positioning

For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be located away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc; best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +10°C and +32°C.

For building-in and door reversibility, if necessary, refer to the relevant instructions in the following pages.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.

The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C.

Directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.

This appliance complies with the following

E.E.C. Directive:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent amendments.

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

- Compatibility Directive) and subsequent amendments.

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of breakdown.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow

Blue

Brown

- Earth

- Neutral

- Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance, may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the Green and the Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

«E» or the earth symbol , or coloured green and yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «L» or colured red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.

For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 fuse. Only

ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

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BLUE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

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BUILDING-IN INSTRUCTIONS

Before carrying out any work, remove the plug from the power socket.

Door Reversal

Left door opening:

1. Remove the grid from the appliance pulling it towards you with hands.

2. Remove the left side (A) of the grid cutting it from the rear (see figure).

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To reposition the grid on the appliance proceed as follows:

Apply the grid to the base of the appliance by pushing the clasps (a) until they click.

N.B. The grid is to be assembled after having fixed the appliance in the niche with the brackets.

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To reverse the opening direction of the door, proceed as shown in the figures:

Attention

After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e.

in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.

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Building the appliance in under a worktop

The dimensions of the recessed installation area must correspond with those indicated in the figure.

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Remove covering and adjusting strips.

Push the appliance into place. The plug socket necessary for connection of the appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned, so that the plug is not placed in the recess.

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Adjust height.

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To mount the furniture door proceed as shown in the figures:

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Screw appliance into place.

Refit the covering strip.

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Fitting the plinth

Important

For the efficient operation of the appliance, it is important that the original ventilation grid is used.

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For an opening height dimension A=820 mm and a plinth height dimension a=100 mm, the plinth may be fitted without adjustments. The same applies to an opening height dimension B=870 mm and a plinth height dimension b=150 mm.

For plinth heights greater than a=100 mm, b=150 mm, a cut should be made in the plinth, 580 mm wide, in the centre of the appliance position, leaving a remaining height of a=100 mm, b=150 mm.

Attach plinth to the kitchen units.

Important

The plinth must be positioned at a minimun distance of 25 mm from the door.

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