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Fridge-freezer
combined
Instructions for installation and use
BA 12 - BA 12 S
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GB Fridge-freezer Combined Instructions for installation and use To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend: - use only the MANUFACTURER Service - use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts
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Safety - a good habit to get into. ATTENTION your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself. Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions 7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen- your appliance. eral switch in your home); it is not sufficient to place the Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards temperature re
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Electrical connection As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or using the appliance please read the instructions below. or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Connect Brown
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A Closer Look Drain system for the elimination of defrost Temperature regulation knob A J water Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the two compartments. The following settings are avail- Removable shelves which can be positioned at able: K different levels Refrigerator is OFF; minimum refrigeration setting; Light L maximum refrigeration setting. Removable shelf with egg B A compartment Removable door shelf for food C products L B Removable door shelf for bottles D K C
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Setting up Your Appliance Before storing food in your refrigerator, wipe the interior ATTENTION with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda. After transport stand the appliance upright and wait After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the mains to ensure proper performance. thermostat knob “A” to one of the normal settings. Use these average temperature sett
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- Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder, heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is 1 why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper. - Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of different foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will deteriorate quite quickly. 2 - Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer than fresh food. - Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the temperature inside th
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Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the Ice trays hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent. compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer cleanliness: the ice no longer com
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Guide to Using the Freezer Meat and Fish Tenderising Storage Food Wrapping Thawing Time (days) (months) Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required. Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required. Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required. Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required. Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and Veal/Pork Chops 6 Not required. then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and Veal/Lamb Cutlets 6 Not required. then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices) In aluminium containers covered with
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Fruits and Vegetables Blanching Storage Food Preparation Wrapping Thawing Time Time (months) In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’ 12 with syrup) slowly. Apricots, Peaches, In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’ 12 Cherries and Plums with syrup) slowly. Strawberries In Containers (cover In refrigerator very Blackberries and Rinse and fry. 10 / 12 with sugar) slowly. Raspberries In Containers (add In refrigerator very Cook
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Caring for Your Appliance Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance Cleaning and maintenance from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning Always unplug the appliance from the mains before off the general switch in your home). cleaning. - Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless Defrosting materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
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Trouble Shooting The Refrigerator does not Work If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in- Check that: form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the · The mains switch of your home is on; model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written · The plug is inserted correctly in the socket; on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the · The socket is working; to check this connect the
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GB 11
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Reversing the door opening 1 2 3
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4 ∅ 3mm 5
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