before using for the first time
Unpacking
Remove the shipping box.
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Check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. Do not plug in a damaged
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appliance under any circumstances! If the appliance is damaged, please contact your retailer.
Remove all tape and packaging material on the inside and outside of the appliance.
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Preliminary cleaning
Clean the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little white wine vinegar added
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to it. Do not use soap or detergent as the odour may linger. After cleaning, completely dry the
appliance.
You can use white spirit to remove any remaining adhesive from the outside of the appliance.
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To clean the appliance, always turn it off and unplug it, or remove the fuses or flip the circuit
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breaker to the off position.
set-up
Place of installation
WARNING: to avoid any risk due to the instability
of the appliance, it must be secured as per the
instructions.
Place your refrigerator on a stable, level surface.
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The appliance must be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room.
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The appliance's energy consumption and efficient operation are affected by the room
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temperature.
Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food: it must, therefore, be placed on a strong,
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solid floor.
Avoid placing the refrigerator in a location with high humidity to minimise the possibility of any
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metal parts rusting. Avoid splashing water on the unit to avoid the risk of a short circuit.
Avoid placing your refrigerator close to any combustible substances such as gas, petrol, alcohol,
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hairspray, etc. These products cannot be stored in the refrigerator.
The installation of the appliance must not obstruct the socket.
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Once you have installed the appliance, make sure that it is not resting on its power cable.
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