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INDEX
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EN

                                                                                              1    IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS FOR SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                                     4
                                                                                            1.1    For your safety.................................................................................................................................................................        4
                                                                                            1.2    Important information when using the appliance..................................................................................................                                        4
                                                                                            1.3    Caring for the environment..........................................................................................................................................                    5
                                                                                            1.4    Cleaning, sanitization and maintenance of the ice and/or water dispenser (if present)..........................                                                                         5

                                                                                              2    INSTALLATION                                                                                                                                                                            5
                                                                                            2.1    Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................   5
                                                                                            2.2    Connection to the water system.................................................................................................................................                         5
                                                                                            2.3    Connection to the electrical power supply..............................................................................................................                                 6

                                                                                              3    BEFORE STARTING                                                                                                                                                                         6
                                                                                            3.1    Know your Fhiaba...........................................................................................................................................................             6
                                                                                            3.2    Main components............................................................................................................................................................             7
                                                                                            3.3    Electronic Control............................................................................................................................................................          9
                                                                                            3.4    Main control panel (1T, 0T and 0H models)..............................................................................................................                                 9
                                                                                            3.5    Fresco control panel (1T models)...............................................................................................................................                         10
                                                                                            3.6    Main control panel (0F models)....................................................................................................................................                      10

                                                                                              4    APPLIANCE SWITCHING ON AND OFF                                                                                                                                                          11
                                                                                            4.1    Switching on and off.......................................................................................................................................................             11
                                                                                            4.2    How to adjust the temperature for different requirements................................................................................                                                11
                                                                                            4.3    Ice Maker Activation (optional).....................................................................................................................................                    12
                                                                                            4.4    Information and malfunction messages on the display.......................................................................................                                              12

                                                                                              5    SETTINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                          12
                                                                                            5.1    Customization and language settings........................................................................................................................                             12
                                                                                            5.2    Special functions activated through the Menu.......................................................................................................                                     13
                                                                                            5.3    Basic settings of the Menu...........................................................................................................................................                   15

                                                                                              6 INTERNAL LAYOUT                                                                                                                                   17
                                                                                            6.1 Internal Layout (positioning, adjustment, removal)............................................................................................... 17

                                                                                              7    ACTIVATION AND USE OF THE ICE MAKER                                                                                                                                                     18
                                                                                            7.1    Activation and use of the Ice Maker............................................................................................................................                         18
                                                                                            7.2    Water Filter (not 0F model)...........................................................................................................................................                  19
                                                                                            7.3    Water filter for freezer column ice maker................................................................................................................                                19

                                                                                              8 LIGHTING                                                                                                                                                                                20
                                                                                            8.1 Lighting............................................................................................................................................................................... 20

                                                                                              9 FOOD PRESERVATION                                                                                                                                                             20
                                                                                            9.1 General directions........................................................................................................................................................... 20
                                                                                            9.2 How to maintain good food quality............................................................................................................................. 21

                                                                                           10 RECOMMENDED TIMES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION                                                                                                            22
                                                                                          10.1 Recommended times for Food Preservation.......................................................................................................... 22

                                                                                           11      CARE AND CLEANING                                                                                                                                                                       23
                                                                                          11.1     Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................................................................            23
                                                                                          11.2     Condenser cleaning........................................................................................................................................................              23
                                                                                          11.3     Internal cleaning.............................................................................................................................................................          24

                                                                                           12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE                                                                                                                                                     24
                                                                                          12.1 Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................................................... 24
                                                                                          12.2 Malfunction messages appearing on the display.................................................................................................. 26

                                                                                           13 FHIABA ACCESS MENU MAP                                                                                                                                                                   27
                                                                                          13.1 Functions........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
                                                                                          13.2 Setting................................................................................................................................................................................ 28

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1. IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS FOR SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                                  2. INSTALLATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 EN
                                                              > Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer,             Symboles utilisés dans le manuel:                             > Clean the ice bucket or drawer regularly but
1.1 For your safety                                           customer service or a similarly qualified person only.                                                                     using only drinking water.
                                                                                                                                 Note                                                   > The filter must be changed when indicated on the
> If this appliance is replacing an existing appliance                                                                                                                                  control panel or when the ice/water dispenser has
                                                                                                                                 conseils pour une correcte utilisation de
which must be removed or disposed of, make sure                                                                                                                                         not been used for more than 30 days.
that it does not become a dangerous trap for children
                                                              1.2 Important information when using                               l’appareil
                                                              the appliance                                                                                                             > With each filter replacement, sanitise the ice
by cutting its power supply cable and rendering it im-                                                                                                                                  and/or water distribution system using a food gra-
possible to close the door. Use the same caution at                                                                              Important                                              de disinfectant (with sodium hypochlorite), which
the end of the lifespan of the new appliance.                 > Never use electrical appliances inside the applian-              Indications afin d’éviter tout                         does not alter the characteristics of the materials.
> This appliance is designed to refrigerate beverages         ce (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion ha-          endommagement de l’appareil                            Rinse with at least 2 litres of water before use.
and foods and is intended for domestic use.                   zard!                                                                                                                     > Only original spare parts supplied by the manu-
> The appliance must be installed by following the            > Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam                Attention                                              facturer should be used when replacing compo-
instructions in the Installation Guide, particular care       cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts                  indications afin d’éviter toute lésion aux             nents in the ice and water dispenser.
should be taken not to obstruct the vent openings of          and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!                 personnes                                              > Any work on the appliance must be carried out
the appliance and of the built-in units.                      > Do not use pointed and sharp-edged implements                                                                           by a qualified technician or the After-sales Service.
> The appliance features a concentrated lighting sy-          to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage
stem with LED lamps. Do not stare into these lamps            the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause
when they are on to avoid possible eyesight damage.           eye injuries or ignite.                                     1.3 Caring for the environment
This warning is also contained on the label attached          > Do not store products which contain flammable
to the inside of the refrigerator door.                       propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances
                                                              in the appliance. Explosion hazard!                                                                                       2.1 Installation
> When the freezer is functioning do not touch the
inner surfaces in stainless steel with wet or damp            > Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of ap-
                                                              pliance, drawers or doors, etc.                                                                                           Make sure that installation is performed correctly,
hands, since skin may stick to the very cold surfaces.
                                                              > Before cleaning the appliance, pull out the power                                                                       adhering to all directions in the specific installation
> Do not use any type of electrical equipment inside                                                                      > Pay special attention to correct disposal procedu-
                                                              cord plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the                                                                     manual provided with the appliance.
of the food conservation compartments.                                                                                    re for all the packaging materials.
> When positioning the shelves, do not place fingers           power cord plug by tugging on the power cord.
                                                                                                                          > The appliance must not be disposed of with urban
in the shelf slide guides.                                    > Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and
                                                                                                                          waste. Contact local waste disposal centres for on
> Do not position containers of flammable liquids              standing up.                                                                                                                      Attention
                                                              >Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and       how to dispose of recyclable waste.                                   Do not use extension cords and/or
near the appliance.                                                                                                       > Prior to disposal, cut the power supply cord and
                                                              grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become                                                                                multiple adapters for the power supply
> Completely switch off the appliance and unplug the                                                                      make it impossible to close the door.
                                                              porous.                                                                                                                           connection.
power supply cable during cleaning operations. If the                                                                     > During disposal, avoid damage to the refrigeration
plug is not easily reached, it is a good idea to turn         > Never cover or block the ventilation openings for
                                                              the appliance.                                              circuit.
off the breaker or remove the fuse that controls the                                                                      > The appliance does not contain hazardous sub-
                                                                                                                                                                                        2.2 Connection to the water system
socket that the appliance is connected to.                                                                                stances for the atmospheric ozone layer, neither in
> The packaging parts can be dangerous for children:                                                                      the refrigeration circuit nor in the insulation.
do not allow children to play with the plastic bags,
plastic film or Styrofoam.
> Any repairs must be performed by a qualified Fhia-                                                                       1.4 Cleaning, sanitization and maintenan-
ba Service technician.                                                                                                    ce of the ice and/or water dispenser (if
> This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory                                                                       present)
or lack of experience and knowledge unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concer-                                                                        Failure to follow the instructions regarding sani-
ning use of the appliance by a person responsible for                                                                     tizing can compromise the hygienic safety of the
their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure                                                                     water dispensed.
                                                                                                                          > When using the appliance for the first time and              The models provided with Ice Maker require a con-
that they do not play with the appliance.
                                                                                                                          every time the filter is changed, it is recommended            nection to the domestic water supply system. This
> Do not damage the appliance refrigerant circuit pi-                                                                                                                                   can be executed through the 1/4” water line (copper
                                                                                                                          to let the water flow in the circuit using the “Ma-
pes.                                                                                                                      nual Cleaning” and discard the ice produced in the            or polyethylene)to the house water supply.
> Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol                                                                       first 24 hours.                                                The system pressure must be between from 8 psi
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.                                                                        > If the water dispenser has not been used for                to 75 psi (between 0.5 bar and 5 bar).
> If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it                                                                      more than 4/5 days, it is advisable to clean the              Different pressures can cause malfunctions or le-
must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer                                                                            circuit and run off the first litre of water.                  aks in the water system.
service                                                                                                                   > Reposition the removable water dispenser (if                The appliance should be supplied only with drinka-
or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations                                                                    present), ensuring your hands are hygienically                ble water.
and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.                                                                        clean.

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2. INSTALLATION                                             3. BEFORE STARTING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EN
      Attention                                             3.1 Know your Fhiaba
      The appliance should be supplied only
                                                                                                                    3.2 Main components
      with drinkable water.                                 Congratulations for having purchased your new
                                                            Fhiaba: from now on you can use our innovative con-                                                                                                                 1 Stainless steel structure
      Attention                                             servation system, which will allow you to keep all of                                 1                                                                               with aluminum trim
      Make sure that installation is performed              your food in the best way possible.
      correctly, according to all of the direc-                                                                                                   2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 Control panel
      tions in the specific installation manual             This manual will answer most of your questions                                        3

                                                                                                                    Fridge
      provided with the appliance.                          about the product’s features. Should you require fur-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                3 Water Filter (*)
                                                            ther information, please check our website
      Attention                                                                                                                                   4
      Do not attempt to use a locally sourced               > call us: 1-855-4-FHIABA (1-855-434-4222)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              8                 4 Patented shelf
      garden hose threaded adapter or brai-                                                                                                                                                                                       positioning system
      ded supply line. It will strip the threads            > write us an e-mail at fhiaba@adcoservice.com
                                                                                                                                                  5
      on the appliance water connection sole-                                                                                                                                                                                   5 Control panel,
      noid.                                                 > our website www.fhiaba.com                                                                                                                                          Fresco area

                                                                                                                    Crisper - Fresco
                                                                                                                                                  6

                                                                     Important                                                                                                                                                  6 Fresco drawer with
                                                                     Before calling, write down the model type                                                                                                                    controlled humidity
2.3 Connection to the electrical power                               and serial number which are available on                                                                                                 9
supply                                                               the warranty certificate and on the rating
                                                                                                                                                  7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                7 Automatic icemaker (*)
                                                                     plate, and any messages which may have
The appliance operates at 115 V AC, 60 Hz and is                     appeared on the display.

                                                                                                                    TriMode
equipped with a power supply cord with a 3-prong
                                                                                                                                                                                                             10                 8 Spacious door shelves
grounded plug, which must be connected to a cor-
responding 3-prong (15 Amp) grounding-type wall                                                                                                                                                                                 9 Led lighting
receptacle.                                                                                                                                                                                          1T Models
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                10 Frezer compartment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 that can be transformed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 into a refrigerator
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 or Crisper-Fresco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 compartment (TriMode
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 function)

                                                                                                                                                  1                                                                             (*) on some models
                                                                                                                                                  2

                                                                                                                                                  3
      Important
      Do not use extension cords and/or                                                                                                           4
      multiple adapters for the power supply                                                                                                                                                                  7

                                                                                                                    Fridge
      connection.

                                                                                                                                       Low Temp
                                                                                                                                                  5

                                                                                                                                                                                                              8
                                                                                                                                                  6
                                                                                                                    TriMode

                                                                                                                                                                                                              9

                                                                                                                                                                                                     0T / Brilliance Models

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3. BEFORE STARTING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            EN

                                                                                                                                     3.3 Electronic Control
                                                                                                                                     The innovative electronic control system designed by Fhiaba maintains constant temperature in multiple
                     1                                                                            1 Stainless steel structure        compartments and displays it on the control panel. It also allows user interaction making it possible to
                     2                                                                              with aluminum trim               personalize settings of various functions and to alert the user with sound and/or visual messages should
                                                                                                                                     any malfunction occur in the appliance.
                     3
                                                                                                  2 Control panel

                                                                                                  3 Water Filter (*)                 3.4 Main control panel (1T, 0T and 0H models)
Fridge

                                                                                 7
                     4
                                                                                                  4 Patented shelf
                                                                                                    positioning system
                                                                                                                                                      UNIT      FRIDGE                                              ENTER   ICE MAKER
          Low Temp

                     5
                                                                                                  5 Low Temp drawer

                                                                                 8                6 Automatic icemaker (*)                            1             2    3   4               5                6      7         8        9
                     6
                                                                                                  7 Spacious door shelves                                                    Switches the appliance (all compartments) between ON and STAND BY (press for three se-
                                                                                                                                     1                       Unit
                                                                                                                                                                             conds).
                                                                                                  8 Led lighting                                                             Allows switching ON and OFF of only the refrigerator compartment (press for three secon-
TriMode

                                                                                 9                                                   2                       Fridge
                                                                                                                                                                             ds).
                                                                                                  9 Frezer compartment
                                                                                                    that can be transformed          3                       Menu            Allows access to the appliance function menu
                                                                                                    into a refrigerator
                                                                        0H Models                   or Crisper-Fresco
                                                                                                    compartment (TriMode             4
                                                                                                                                                             Up/down         Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the set temperature of the refrige-
                                                                                                                                                             Fridge          rator and navigate through the interactive menu.
                                                                                                    function)

                                                                                                  (*) on some models                                                         It shows the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the date and time,
                                                                                                                                     5                       Display
                                                                                                                                                                             Menu functions and visual messages.

                                                                                                                                                             Up/Down
                     1                                                                                                                                                       By selecting Up/Down the preset temperature can be changed according to the selected
                                                                                                                                     6                       Freezer
                                                                                                                                                                             function mode (freezer, refrigerator, Fresco)and navigate through the interactive menu.
                     2                                                  2                                                        1                           (TriMode)

                                                                                                                                     7                       Enter           Confirms activation or deactivation of the selections made in the Menu.

                                                                                                                                 4   8                       Ice maker       Allows activating or deactivating the automatic ice production.
                     4                                                  7
                                                                                                                                     9                                       Blinks to signal user alerts such as door left open, also in combination with a sound signal
                                                                                                                                                             Alarm
                                                                                                                                                                             which can be deactivated by pressing the button.
Fridge

                                                                                                                       Freezer

                                                                  7

                                                                                                                                 6
          Low Temp

                     5

                         0FR Models - Fridge                                           0FZ Models - Freezer

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3. BEFORE STARTING                                                                                                                      4. APPLIANCE SWITCHING ON AND OFF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EN
                                                                                                                                                                                                               During the first startup, it will not be possible
3.5 Fresco control panel (1T models)
                                                                                                                                        4.1 Switching on and off                                               to use the Menu to modify the factory settings
                                                                                                                                                                                                               until the preset temperature has been rea-
                                                                                                                                        First startup                                                          ched.
                                                                                      CRISPER                                           When the appliance is connected to the electrical                      Each time the appliance is switched on it goes
                                                                                                                                        power supply but has not yet been switched on,                         trough a self-diagnosis procedure lasting th-
                                                                                                                                        the display shows the message                                          ree minutes before completely starting up.
                                                      10               11              12
                                                                                                                                                                                                               If only the refrigerator compartment or the
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Crisper-Fresco compartment is switched off,
                                                                                                                                        This is a safety message to warn that the ap-                          the specific fan will continue to operate to
11                  Display          Shows the temperature of the Fresco compartment.
                                                                                                                                        pliance is connected to the mains, and all the pa-                     prevent the formation of unpleasant odors
                                                                                                                                        nel buttons are off.                                                   and mold.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Before switching off the appliance for a long
                                     Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the temperature set for the Fresco
12                  Up/Down
                                     compartment.                                                                                       To switch on all the appliance compartments,                           period of time, remove all of the items inside
                                                                                                                                        press the Unit  button for three seconds.                              and leave the doors and drawers open to pre-
                                                                                                                                                                                                               vent the formation of unpleasant odors and
13                  Crisper          Allows switching on and off of only the Fresco compartment (press for three seconds).              When the appliance is first switched on is recco-                      mold.
                                                                                                                                        mended to wait at least 12 hours without opening
                                                                                                                                        the doors and before placing any food inside the
                                                                                                                                        unit.
                                                                                                                                        During such period deactivated any error messa-
                                                                                                                                                                                                       4.2 How to adjust the temperature for
3.6 Main control panel (0F models)                                                                                                      ge by pressing the Alarm button. .                             different requirements

                                                                                                                                        Switching off the Refrigerator                                 Each model has been carefully tested before lea-
                                                                                                                                        and Fresco compartments                                        ving the factory and is adjusted in such a way to
             UNIT                                                             ENTER
                                                                                                                                        Press Fridge or Crisper button for three seconds.              ensure high performance and low consumption.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Usually, it is not necessary to modify the settings.
                                                                                                                                        Switching off the TriMode compartment                          Nevertheless, according to special needs, it is
                                                                                                                                        Can only be switched off by switching off the                  possible to modify the set temperatures as fol-
             1                 2     3                4                 5      6                7                                                                                                      lows:
                                                                                                                                        whole unit.
                                                                                                                                        Press Unit for three seconds.
1                   Unit           Switches the appliance (all compartments) between ON and STAND BY (press for three seconds).
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Refrigeration Compartment
                                                                                                                                        Restarting                                                     From +1°C to +7°C (from 34°F to 46°F), the re-
                                                                                                                                        Use the same buttons to restart.                               commended preset temperature is +4°C (39°F).
2                   Menu           Allows access to the appliance function menu
                                                                                                                                        The freezer compartment always stays on and                    To adjust the temperature use the Up/Down but-
                                                                                                                                        cannot be switched off except by completely                    tons . Upon touching these buttons the newly set
                    Up/down        Using the Up and Down buttons, it is possible to change the set temperature of the refrigerator      switching off the appliance by pressing the Unit               temperature will appear in the display. To modify
3                                                                                                                                                                                                      this temperature, use the buttons until reaching
                    Fridge         and navigate through the interactive menu.                                                             button for three seconds.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       the desired temperature.
4                   Display
                                   It shows the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, the date and time, Menu       Switching off for long periods
                                   functions and visual messages.                                                                       During long absence periods it is recommended                  Vano Crisper - Fresco (sui modelli 1T)
                                                                                                                                        to switch off the refrigerator by pressing the Unit            From -2°C to +2°C (from 28°F to 36°F), the re-
                    Up/Down                                                                                                                button for three seconds and disconnecting the              commended preset temperature is 0°C (32°F).
5                                  By selecting Up/Down the preset temperature and navigate through the interactive menu.
                    Freezer                                                                                                             electrical plug or the breaker controlling the so-             To adjust the temperature use the Up/Down but-
                                                                                                                                        cket.                                                          tons . Upon touching these buttons the newly set
6                   Enter          Confirms activation or deactivation of the selections made in the Menu.                              Completely empty the refrigerator, clean and dry               temperature will appear in the display. To modify
                                                                                                                                        it and leave the doors and drawers partially open              this temperature, use the buttons until reaching
                                   Blinks to signal user alerts such as door left open, also in combination with a sound signal which   to prevent unpleasant odors.                                   the desired temperature.
7                   Alarm
                                   can be deactivated by pressing the button.
                                                                                                                                               If at the first startup the Standby message              Freezer Compartment (TriMode)
                                                                                                                                                                                                       From -13°C to -23°C (from 9°F to -11°F), the re-
                                                                                                                                               does not appear, but another message appe-
                                                                                                                                                                                                       commended temperature is preset at -18° (0°F).
                                                                                                                                               ars, it means that the appliance has already            To adjust the temperature use the Up/Down but-
                                                                                                                                               started the cooling process. If this is the case,       tons . Upon touching these buttons the newly set
                                                                                                                                               deactivate any possible sound signal by pres-           temperature will appear in the display. To modify
                                                                                                                                               sing the Alarm button , close the door and              this temperature, use the buttons until reaching
                                                                                                                                               wait until the set temperature is reached.              the desired temperature.

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5. SETTINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          EN
In case the compartment is used as refrigerator              on the main control panel.                                                                                             manually deactivated upon re-entry after a pe-
or Crisper-Fresco compartment (TriMode fun-                  The list of malfunction signals is located at the        5.2 Special functions activated through                       riod of absence.
ction) the recommended and preset temperatu-                 back of this manual.                                     the Menu                                                      This function remains active even if during the
res will correspond to those indicated for the re-                                                                                                                                  period of absence there is a prolonged interrup-
spective compartments.                                                                                                To use special functions, select the Menu button              tion of electrical power.
                                                                                                                         and use the Up/Down button to access the
       The temperature shown can vary slightly in                                                                     menu, confirming the selection Functions.
       respect to the set temperature following fre-         5.1 Customization and language set-                      Shopping Fridge
                                                                                                                                                                                    How to activate
       quent openings of the doors or insertion of           tings                                                    The function lowers the refrigerator temperatu-
       room temperature foods or large quantities                                                                     re to +2°C (35.6°F) for 12 hours, permitting more
       of foods.                                                                     UNIT   FRIDGE                    rapid cooling of food that has just been placed
       6 to 12 hours are necessary to reach the se-                                                                   in. Once the 12 hours have expired, the function              How to deactivate upon re-entry
       lected temperature.                                                                                            deactivates automatically, returning to the pre-
                                                                                                                      viously set temperature. It is possible to program
                                                                                                                      a timed activation of the function. After a prolon-
4.3 Ice Maker Activation (optional)                                                                                   ged interruption of electrical current, it is neces-
                                                                                                                      sary to reactivate the function.                              How to program the duration
The Ice Maker button located on the main con-                        To prevent an inadvertent change to the set-
trol panel permits activation of the automatic ice-                  tings the keypad is automatically locked after
maker.                                                               a certain period of time.                        How to activate
The button is illuminated when the icemaker is                       To re-activate the Menu function, press simul-
functioning.
A prewash of the water circuit should be perfor-                     taneously the Menu button and the Down
                                                                                                                                                                                    It is possible to program a period from 1 to 90
med before activating the Ice Maker for the first                    button for at least three seconds.                                                                             days.
time. To do this touch at the same time buttons                      The key lock can be disabled through the spe-    How to deactivate
Enter and Ice Maker .                                                cific function in the Settings menu.
After a few minutes the Ice Maker can be activa-                                                                                                                                    Shopping TriMode
ted.                                                                                                                                                                                This function must be activated at least 24 hours
                                                                                                                                                                                    before inserting room temperature items into the
                                                                                                                      How to program timed activation                               freezer, or several hours before placing into the
For freezer models 0F                                        It is possible to customized the functions of your
                                                             Fhiaba to adapt it to diverse usage needs, reset-                                                                      freezer previously frozen items which have been
                                                             ting the main parameters (Settings) or activating                                                                      subject to a slight temperature rise. This function
                                                             special functions (Functions).                                                                                         is automatically deactivated when the program-
                                                                                                                                                                                    med time period expires. It is possible o program
                                                             Functions are visualized on the main display by                                                                        timed activation of the function.
                        ...                                                                                           It is possible to program the function with a delay           If interrupted by a prolonged interruption of the
                                                             pressing the Menu button .                               of 1 to 12 hours.
                                                             The Up/Down buttons permit scrolling the avai-                                                                         electrical power, it is necessary to reactivate the
                                                             lable functions, which can be selected by pres-                                                                        function.
                                                                                                                             The various Shopping Modes help prepare the
                                                             sing the Enter button . The display visualizes
       Important                                             the current functioning status.                                 cooling, Fridge and TriMode compartments               How to activate
       Do not activate the Ice Maker unless                  Using the Up/Down buttons , it is also possible                 for the introduction of a heat load which can
       the appliance is connected to the water               to scroll through the selected function, activating             consist of fresh food or other items which
       mains.                                                or deactivating by pressing the Enter button .                  may have warmed during transport. The
                                                             Once the function is confirmed, the display will                more quickly an item can be cooled or frozen
                                                             automatically visualize the main menu to select                 the better it will be preserved.                       How to deactivate
4.4 Information and malfunction mes-                         other functions.                                                This mode can also be effective at maintai-
                                                             At any time it is possible to return to the previous            ning compartment temperatures while enter-
sages on the display                                         selection through the FhiabaAccess button .                     taining when higher than average door and
An integrated control system provides informa-                                                                               drawer openings are anticipated.
                                                             The language of the messages appearing on the                                                                          How to program timed activation
tion through light signals or text messages vi-
                                                             display can be changed by operating as follows:
sualized on the display.                                                                                              Vacation Fridge
                                                             Enter the Menu by pressing the Menu button
The information signal is always visualized with                                                                      This function (recommended in case of prolonged
                                                             select Settings via the Up/Down buttons and
a fixed text message, while a malfunction signal                                                                      absences since it allows considerable energy sa-
                                                             confirm via Enter . Then select the Language
is visualized with blinking text. The sound signal                                                                    vings) brings the TriMode compartment tempera-
                                                             function and the desired language.
that accompanies some malfunction signals can                                                                         ture to - 18°C (46.4°F).                                     It is possible to program the function with a delay
be deactivated by pressing the Alarm button                                                                           It is possible to program the duration, or it can be         of 1 to 12 hours.

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5. SETTINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         EN
Vacation TriMode                                             Ice Maker (optional)                                How to check the status of the filter                          Repeat the operation until the water is clean.
This function (recommended in case of prolonged              The IceMaker function permits selecting the size
absences since it allows considerable energy sa-             of the ice cubes, by choosing between Large
vings) brings the TriMode compartment tempera-               (base setting) or Medium, and activation of the                                                                           Correctly position the ice tray or another sui-
ture to - 18°C (46.4°F).                                     SuperIce function, which increases the quantity                                                                           table container under the IceMaker to collect
It is possible to program the duration, or it can be         of produced ice.                                                                                                          water, then close the drawer. At the end of the
manually deactivated upon re-entry after a pe-               The SuperIce function deactivates automatically     It displays days and liters left before filter expi-                  operation, wash the tray.
riod of absence.                                             after 24 hours.                                     ration.
This function remains active even if during the
period of absence there is a prolonged interrup-
tion of electrical power.                                                                                        Reset Filter                                                  5.3 Basic settings of the Menu
                                                             How to set large size ice cubes
                                                                                                                 The Reset Filter function sets to zero the time
                                                                                                                 left before the filter needs to be replaced. It is            Select the Menu button and used the Up/Down
How to activate                                                                                                                                                                button to select Settings .
                                                                                                                 necessary to set the meter to zero each time the
                                                                                                                 cartridge is replaced. As an alternative press for
                                                                                                                 5 seconds the Enter button                                    TriMode Options
                                                             How to set medium size ice cubes                                                                                  The freezer compartment can, if required, be con-
                                                                                                                                                                               verted to the refrigeration o Fresco operating mode.
How to deactivate upon re-entry
                                                                                                                 How to set the filtered water meter to zero                    How to set the Fridge function
                                                             How to activate the SuperIce function

How to program the duration

                                                                                                                                                                               How to set the Fresco function
                                                             How to deactivate                                   Bypass Filter
                                                                                                                 This function is to be activated when it is not
It is possible to program a period from 1 to 90                                                                  necessary to filter the water, because excellent
days.                                                                                                            quality water is already available from the home
                                                                                                                 water system.                                                 How to revert to the Freezer function

Bottle Cooler                                                Sabbath Mode (Optional)
                                                             The function makes it possible to comply to cer-    How to activate filter Bypass
This function can be activated when it is necessa-
ry to cool off beverages quickly, by placing them            tain religious observances requiring that the
inside the freezer compartment.                              operation of the appliance is not affected by the                                                                 Default Setting
It is possible to select a duration of 1 to 45 minu-         opening or closing of the doors (the thermostatic                                                                 This offers the possibility to reset default factory
tes. A sound signal will indicated when the opti-            control, the inner lighting and the ice maker are                                                                 settings and cancels any previous changes.
                                                             deactivated).                                       How to deactivate filter Bypass
mal temperature has been reached. After remo-
ving the beverages, deactivate the sound signal
by pressing the Alarm button .                                                                                                                                                 How to reset default settings
                                                             How to activate

                                                                                                                 Manual Clean, Water Filter
How to activate                                                                                                  If ice production has been disabled or unused for
                                                                                                                 a long period it is recommended to perform a Ma-
                                                             How to deactivate                                   nual Clean function to flush out water which has                      Important
                                                                                                                 sat in the system during this period.                                 If the default settings are restored, the de-
                                                                                                                 Before proceeding it is important to turn off the                     fault mode of the TriMode compartment is
How to deactivate                                                                                                ice maker by pressing button .                                        freezer mode. If it was previously being
                                                                                                                                                                                       used in refrigerator or Fresco mode be sure
                                                                                                                                                                                       to set it back to your desired setting.
                                                             Water Filter
                                                             The View Status function permits visualizing the
How to program the duration                                  time left before the filter needs to be replaced.   How to manually clean the filter

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5. SETTINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                   6. INTERNAL LAYOUT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             EN
DATE                                                           How to set the display to 24 h                         How to set the temperature in Centigrade                      6.1 Internal Layout (positioning, adjust-
Set date                                                                                                                                                                            ment, removal)
The display will show the date in the format
dd:mm:yy (day:month:year), the day will blink. Use                                                                                                                                  Fresco Drawer
the Up/Down buttons to modify the setting, con-                                                                       How to set the temperature in Fahrenheit
                                                                                                                                                                                    1T / 0T / 0H models
firm with Enter to go on to the next setting; once                                                                                                                                   Fixed to the slide guides with two thumbscrews.
                                                               Show Time
the year is confirmed the date will be set.                                                                                                                                          > to remove the drawer, unscrew the thumbscrews
                                                               Through this function it is possible to activate/de-
                                                               activate the constant visualization of the time.                                                                     and remove the drawer.
How to set the date                                                                                                   Keypad lock
                                                                                                                      Through this function it is possible to activate/de-
                                                               How to activate the permanent time                     activate the keypad lock.

                                                                                                                      How to activate
Show date                                                      How to deactivate                                                          keypad lock
Using this function it is possible to deactivate/acti-
vate the date visualization on the display.
                                                                                                                      How to deactivate                                             TriMode Drawer
                                                                                                                                                                                    modelli 1T / 0T / 0H
                                                                                                                                          keypad lock
How to activate the date                                                                                                                                                            The upper TriMode can be removed using the same
                                                               LANGUAGE                                                                                                             method used for the Fresco drawer
                                                               The function allows selection of the language for                                                                    > to remove the inner TriMode drawer unscrew the
                                                               the display messages.                                                                                                thumbscrews.
How to deactivate the date
                                                                                                                                                                                    When replacing the drawers, make certain the
                                                                                                                                                                                    back of the drawers engage under the clips on the
                                                               Italian
                                                                                                                                                                                    slide guides.

                                                               English
TIME
Set time
The display shows the hours and minutes in the for-            French
mat hh:mm and with hh: blinking. Use the Up/Down
buttons to modify the setting and then confirm by
pressing Enter to go on to the next setting.                   German
Once the minutes are confirmed, the time will be
set.                                                                                                                                                                                Ice Tray
                                                                                                                                                                                    Located in the upper drawer of the freezer com-
                                                               Spanish                                                                                                              partment
How to set the time                                                                                                                                                                 > after removal, make sure to reposition it correctly.

                                                               SET °C/°F
                                                               This function permits visualizing the temperature
                                                               in Centigrade or Fahrenheit degrees. Normally, the
Set 12/24
                                                               appliance is set for visualization in centigrade de-
This function selects the display at 12 or 24 h.
                                                               grees.

How to set the display to 12 h
                                                                                                                                                                                            Warning
                                                                                                                                                                                            Do not place hands or fingers near the Ice-
                                                                                                                                                                                            maker when in function.

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7. ACTIVATION AND USE OF THE ICE MAKER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EN
Shelves                                                       7.1 Activation and use of the Ice Maker                    > The ice cube container should be cleaned occa-               When the filter is nearly expired the message “Re-
The shelves are sliding and can be easily re-posi-                                                                       sionally with warm water. Make sure that you switch            place Filter” will appear on the display.
tioned by the user as follows:                                                                                           off the ice maker before clearing the container. Rinse
> release the locking knob by turning i anti-clockwise                                                                   out and wipe dry.                                              Filter Replacement
> lift or lower the shelf to the desired position                                                                        > Check the contents of the freezer for spoiled or out-        The filter is located inside the refrigerator compart-
                                                                                                                         of-date food. All odorous foods should be wrapped              ment, above the top glass panel. Prior to changing
                                                                                                                         thoroughly or stored in airtight containers to prevent
                                                                                                                                                                                        the filter, switch off the Ice Maker by pressing the
                                                                                                                         the build-up of odors.
                                                                                                                         > The water filter may have to be replaced in some              IceMaker button.
                                                                      Notes                                                                                                             Open the top glass panel and carefully rotate the
                                                                      > If the ice is not used frequently is advisable   models.
                                                                                                                         > In some cases the quality of the water connection            filter cartridge for a quarter rotation in a counter
                                                                      to empty the ice bin once every 8-10 days.                                                                        clockwise direction until it detaches from its hous-
                                                                      It is normal that some ice cubes stick to one      in the house should be checked.
                                                                                                                                                                                        ing. It is normal for a small quantity of water to
                                                                      another. If the ice is not frequently used, the
                                                                      older cubes can become opaque, and will            Operating noises                                               come out. Remove the cap of the new cartridge and
                                                                      have a strange flavour and become smaller.          Quite normal noises                                            insert it into the housing by gently rotating it for
                                                                      > The Icemaker automatically deactivates if        > Grumbling: refrigerating unit is running. Fan in the         a quarter rotation in a clockwise direction until it
                                                                      the Vacation function is activated.                recirculating air system is running.                           locks into place.
                                                                      When the Icemaker is started for the first          > Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises: refrigerant            Then enter the Fhiaba Access Menu and set “Man-
                                                                      time, it is recommended to dispose of the first     is flowing through the tubes.                                   ual Clean” function. At the end of the cleaning cycle
                                                                      full bin of ice.                                   > Clicking: motor is switching on or off. Solenoid
> re-tighten the locking knob                                                                                                                                                           remove the water from the ice tray and wipe it dry.
                                                                      > If the equipment has been switched off for       valve on the water connection is opening/closing.
> to remove a shelf it is necessary to slide it up to                                                                    > Rumbling: ice cubes are falling into the ice cube
the top                                                               a month or more, it is recommended to per-
                                                                      form a water cleaning cycle.                       container.
                                                                      > The ice maker will only produce ice with the     > Note:
                                                                                                                                                                                        7.3 Water filter for freezer column
                                                                      TriMode compartment set to Freezer Mode.
                                                                      The ice maker will continue to operate even               the appliance is powered by two independent             ice maker
                                                                      when the ice bin is not in position                       compressors. It is therefore normal to always
                                                                                                                                have one of two compressors in operation.               Freezer columns equipped with automatic ice-mak-
                                                                                                                                                                                        ers include an externally mounted water filter kit.
                                                                                                                                Warning                                                 The water filter manifold and waterline connections
                                                              To activate the Ice Maker after installation of the ap-           Do not place any bottles or food for rapid              must be installed in conjunction with the fridge as
                                                              pliance, press the Icemaker button .                              cooling in the ice cube container. The ice              the waterline connecting the back of the appliance
                                                              Please note that 12 to 24 hours are necessary before              maker may become blocked and be dam-
                                                                                                                                                                                        to the filter kit must be in place before installing the
Door Shelves                                                  ice production may begin.                                         aged.
                                                                                                                                                                                        unit.
1T / 0T / 0H models                                           The production is of 10 cubes per cycle in approx-                                                                        The filter kit should be installed in an accessible lo-
The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning           imately 10 cycles in 24 hours.                                                                                            cation (such as an adjacent cabinet) to allow for the
                                                              The yield depends on the temperature set in the            7.2 Water Filter (not 0F model)                                water filter cartridge to be changed annually.
> Hold the door shelf at the sides and push it upwards        freezer, the room temperature and the frequency of
to release it from its seat, then pull it outwards.           door opening.
                                                              If the appliance is operating without being connected      The Water Filter makes available high-quality wa-              If you choose not to use the water filter (such as
> Reverse the procedure to reinstall.                                                                                    ter for the production of ice cubes. It provides up            connecting the appliance to an already filtered wa-
                                                              to the water system, make sure that the Icemaker is
                                                              deactivated by pressing the button .                       to 3000 liters of water for a maximum time of 12               ter source) then it is suggested to also set the “By-
                                                              The Ice Maker produces ice until the ice tray is full      months.                                                        pass filter” function to ‘ON’ to avoid receiving re-
                                                              and will automatically stop once the maximum level                                                                        minders to change the filter (that you are not using).
                                                              is reached.                                                                          Reset water filter in the             For more details and how to access this function
1T / 0T / 0H models       0F models                           With the SuperIce function, it is possible to increase                                                                    setting, follow instructions on page 17 of the in-
                                                                                                                                                   settings menu or by pres-
                                                              the quantity of ice produced a 24 hours, while the Set                               sing the Enter button                cluded instruction manual: “How to activate filter
                                                              Cube Size function permits selection of the size of                                  for 5 seconds.                       Bypass”.
          2
                                                              the produced ice cubes.
      1
                                                 2            Do the ice cubes have an unusual odour?
                                                              Ice is a porous material which can absorb odours
                                             1                from the environment. Ice cubes which have been in
                                                              the ice cube container for a long time may absorb
                                                              odours, stick together and slowly become smaller.
                                                              We recommend that old ice cubes not be used.
                                                              Other means of preventing odors:

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8. LIGHTING                                                                                                               9. FOOD PRESERVATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 EN
                                                                                                                          more rapidly due to improper handling, preservation                                                                    0H                                                    0F                            poultry, leave these in their original packaging, un-
8.1 Lighting                                                                                                              temperatures and humidity levels.                                                                                                                                                                          less the packaging is ripped or punctured. Repeated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                UNIT   FRIDGE              ENTER   ICE MAKER           UNIT   FRIDGE             ENTER   ICE MAKER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     handling could introduce bacteria into these foods.
                                                                                                                          It is therefore recommended to follow the directions                                                                                                                                                       > To keep food in the freezer is a good idea to use
1T                                        0T / 0H                                0F
                                                                                                                          presented below which will permit using your refrig-                                                                                                                                                       freezer containers.
                                                                                                                          erator/freezer in the most effective and safe man-                                                                                                                                                         > Label and date the packages
      UNIT   FRIDGE   ENTER   ICE MAKER      UNIT   FRIDGE   ENTER   ICE MAKER        UNIT   FRIDGE   ENTER   ICE MAKER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Fridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                from +1° to +7 °C
                                                                                                                          ner to keep your foods in the best way for as long as                                                (from 34°F to 46°F)                                                                                   > Be careful to correctly position the food items on
                                                                                                                          possible.                                                                                                                                                                                                  the shelves in a way that does not obstruct the air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Freezer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       from -13° to -23 °C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     circulation vents inside the compartment.
                                                                                                                          Bear in mind that the Crisper-Fresco area is the area                                                                                                        (from 9°F to -11°F)

                                                                                                                          for preserving the most delicate fresh foods, since it                                                                                                                                                            Notes
                              CRISPER

                                                                                                                          ensures constant average temperature near freez-                                                                                                                                                                  When a high level of humidity is present ei-
                                                                                                                          ing.                                                                                                                                                                                                              ther in the environment or in the foods placed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Low Temp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            in the Fresco drawers, the bottom of the
                                                                                                                          Periodically check that all foods are in a perfect                                                                                                                                                                Fresco compartment might be covered with
                                                                                                                          state of preservation. It is usually quite clear when                                                                                                                                                             some water or ice (if the temperature is set
                                                                                                                          a food item is deteriorated, due to mold, unpleasant                                                                                                                                                              between 0°C and -2C°).
                                                                                                                          odor and unpleasant aspect. Nevertheless, there are
                                                                                                                          cases in which these conditions are not so evident. If                                                                                                                                                            Such condition is normal and it is due to the
                                                                                                                          you believe that a food item was kept for an exces-                                          9.2 How to maintain good food quality                                                                                high humidity levels of the Fresco compart-
                                                                                                                          sive period of time and may be deteriorated, do not                                                                                                                                                               ment; high humidity together with low tem-
To provide optimum interior lighting, LED strips il-                                                                                                                                                                   When buying groceries
                                                                                                                          consume this item or even taste it, even if it seems to                                                                                                                                                           peratures is what guarantees a longer pres-
luminate the refrigerator compartment from the top                                                                                                                                                                     Always take the following precautions:
                                                                                                                          still be healthy, since the bacteria that cause deterio-                                                                                                                                                          ervation of foods.
and sets of LED lights directly illuminate different ar-                                                                                                                                                               > Place any packages of raw meat, fish or poultry in
                                                                                                                          ration of food can also cause poisoning and illness.
eas of the refrigerator compartment, of the Crisper-                                                                                                                                                                   plastic bags so that they do not drip on other foods.
                                                                                                                          When in doubt, throw the food away.                                                                                                                                                                               Water or ice can disappear on its own if the
Fresco drawers and the freezer drawer.                                                                                                                                                                                 > Purchase meat, poultry and fish last. Do not leave                                                                  air humidity level should lower; it is also pos-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       your groceries in a warm car after shopping. Keep a                                                                  sible to remove the water with a towel. If a
                                                                                                                                                   1T                                        0T                        freezer bag in your car and use it in case of very high                                                              thin layer of ice has formed, set the tempera-
In case of malfunction and/or wearing out of the                                                                                                                                                                       temperatures or long trips.
lighting system, the repair should be carried out by a
                                                                                                                                   UNIT   FRIDGE        ENTER   ICE MAKER   UNIT   FRIDGE          ENTER   ICE MAKER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ture of the Fresco compartment to +2°C and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Check the production dates and “best before” times                                                                 after one day remove the water with a towel.
qualified Fhiaba Service technician.                                                                                                                                                                                    on foods to be sure that they are fresh.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            If the layer of ice is thicker, it might be neces-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Be very careful when buying fresh foods, and only
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            sary to shut off the Fresco compartment for
                                                                                                                                        Fridge                                    Fridge                               buy a quantity that can be consumed during your
                                                                                                                                   from +1° to +7 °C                         from +1° to +7 °C                                                                                                                                              one day in order to melt it.
                                                                                                                                  (from 34°F to 46°F)                       (from 34°F to 46°F)                        planned preservation period.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > When possible, let warm foods adjust to room tem-                                                                  Warning
9.1 General directions                                                                                                                                                                                                 perature for at least two hours before placing them
                                                                                                                                                                CRISPER                                                                                                                                                                     After a prolonged interruption of electri-
                                                                                                                                    Crisper - Fresco
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       in the refrigerator, unless you have activated the                                                                   cal power, once the electrical power is re-
Your Fhiaba is designed to ensure precise, constant                                                                               from -2°C to +2 °C                                        Low Temp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Shopping function before.
temperatures and appropriate humidity levels in all
                                                                                                                                  (from 28°F to 36°F)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            activated, an audible signal will indicate if
compartments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the temperature has raised above normal
                                                                                                                                       TriMode                                   TriMode
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       When placing foods in                                                                                                levels. In addition to this the display will
In addition, the double refrigeration ensures that fro-                                                                           from -13° to -23 °C                       from -13° to -23 °C
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Check the refrigeration temperature of the various
zen foods and ice do not absorb the odor of fresh
                                                                                                                                  (from 9°F to -11°F)                       (from 9°F to -11°F)                                                                                                                                             show for one minute the highest temper-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       compartments on the control panel:                                                                                   ature detected inside the compartments,
foods and that the humidity in the refrigerator does                                                                                                                                                                   > The refrigerator temperature must be 7°C (46°F)
not freeze and build up frost.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              to allow the user to decide how to better
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       or lower and the freezer temperature must be -18°C
Nevertheless, to properly preserve all of your foods,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       use the food items.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (0°F)
it is not enough to have an excellent refrigerator. It                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      After one minute the display will resume
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Follow the recommendations regarding the pres-
is also necessary to know the rules for correct food                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        normal operation, while the Alarm button
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ervation times and temperatures indicated in the ta-
preservation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  will continue to blink.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       bles to follow.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Press the Alarm button        to display the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       > Keep raw meat, fish and poultry separate from oth-
Do bear in mind that all foods will inevitably change                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       highest recorded temperatures.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       er foods and avoid any possible drippings.
their characteristics over the passage of time. This
change begins long before the food is consumed,                                                                                                                                                                        When placing foods in
since foods contain micro organisms which multi-                                                                                                                                                                       > When placing in the refrigerator your meat, fish or
ply and can cause deterioration. This process occurs

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10. RECOMMENDED TIMES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION                                                                                                                                      11. CARE AND CLEANING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              EN

FRESH FOODS                                                      PRESERVATION AREA                  TIME          FROZEN FOODS                                  PRESERVATION AREA                                      TIME

Raw meats                                                                                                         Whole chicken and turkey                      Freezer Compartment                                    8-12 months
Large cuts                                                       Fresco Compartment                 4 days        Goose, duck and pheasant                      Freezer Compartment                                    4-8 months
Beef steaks, poultry and wild game                               Fresco Compartment                 3 days
                                                                                                                  Fish                                          Freezer Compartment                                    1-2 months
Ground meat                                                      Fresco Compartment                 1-2 days
                                                                                                                  Shellfish                                      Freezer Compartment                                    2-3 months
Carpaccio                                                        Fresco Compartment                 Immediately
                                                                                                                  Cooked food                                   Freezer Compartment                                    1-2 months
Cooked meat
Boiled meat and roasted meat                                     Refrigerator Compartment           2 days        Vegetables                                    Freezer Compartment                                    8-12 months

Meat sauce                                                       Refrigerator Compartment           6 days        Fruit                                         Freezer Compartment                                    6-12 months
                                                                                                                  Desserts and cakes                            Freezer Compartment                                    2-3 months
Fish
Raw and cooked fish                                               Fresco Compartment                 2 days
                                                                                                                  11.1 Care and Cleaning
Other                                                                                                                                                                            11.2 Condenser cleaning
                                                                                                                  To clean the parts made of steel use a microfiber
Soups and broths                                                 Refrigerator Compartment           2 days                                                                       A ventilation grille is located either at the top of the
                                                                                                                  cloth and the sponge provided in the kit with the ap-
Pasta                                                            Refrigerator Compartment           2 days        pliance. Always use the cloth and sponge in the di-            appliance or at the bottom according to the model
                                                                                                                  rection of the steel’s satin finish.                            type.
                                                                                                                                                                                 To clean it use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
Opened cold cuts                                                 Fresco Compartment                 3 days
                                                                                                                  Every now and then, to polish the steel, wipe with a           attachment at maximum power, sweeping it along
                                                                                                                  slightly damp microfiber cloth.                                 the vent slits. In case of a significant dust build up,
Fresh cheeses                                                    Fresco Compartment                 2-3 days                                                                     the ventilation grille can be removed to allow a more
                                                                                                    Several       Do not use the sponge on aluminium parts, such as              accurate cleaning of the filter.
Well sealed aged cheeses                                         Refrigerator Compartment           months                                                                       Every 6 months the display shows the message
                                                                                                                  the handles and the profiles of the glass shelves.
                                                                                                                  You should use special care to keep the ventilation            “Check Cond”, clean the condenser and press for 5
Eggs (fresh and unwashed)                                        Refrigerator Compartment           2 weeks       openings in the appliance or in the cabinet that hous-         seconds the Enter button to reset.
                                                                                                                  es it free of obstructions.
                                                                                                                                                                                 Operate as follows:
Opened cans                                                      Refrigerator Compartment           2-3 days              Scrupulously follow the detailed directions
                                                                                                                          that can be found in the provided kit and nev-         > Switch off the appliance by pressing the Unit but-
Raw vegetables (in perforated bags)                              Fresco Compartment                 1 week                er use abrasive or metallic products which             ton on the main control panel for approx 3 sec-
                                                                                                                          could scratch and damage the satin finishing            onds.
                                                                                                                          on the appliance permanently.                          > Wait approx 30 minutes, until the finned condenser
                                                                                                                          Before performing any sort of cleaning, dis-           cools down to room temperature.
FROZEN FOODS                               PRESERVATION AREA                                   TIME                       connect the appliance from the electrical              > On models with ventilation at the base remove
                                                                                                                          power supply.                                          the grille at the bottom (magnetically attached) and
Beef, veal, lamb and goat meat             Freezer Compartment           (steaks)              6-12 months                Make sure you do not damage the refrigerant
                                                                                                                                                                                 take it off. On models with ventilation lift the grille as
                                                                                                                          circuit in any way.
                                                                                                                                                                                 shown in the picture.
Beef, veal, lamb and goat meat             Freezer Compartment           (Meat with bone)      4-6 months
                                                                                                                                                                                 > Thoroughly clean the grille and the foam filter, by
Ground beef                                Freezer Compartment                                 1-2 months                                                                        means of a vacuum cleaner and the soft brush at-
                                                                                                                          Warning
                                                                                                                                                                                 tachment.
                                                                                                                          The use of chlorine-based detergents or
Pork                                       Freezer Compartment           (Without bones)       4-6 months                                                                        > Clean it thoroughly from any dust build up as
                                                                                                                          similar that contains it should be avoided             shown in the picture, taking care not to damage it.
Pork                                       Freezer Compartment           (With bones)          2-3 months                 (bleach, hypochlorite, etc).                           > Start up the appliance again, by pressing the Unit
Ground pork                                Freezer Compartment                                 1-2 months                                                                        button on the main

Meat leftovers                             Freezer Compartment                                 2-3 months

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11. CARE AND CLEANING                                        12.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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                                                                                                                        Ice or frost build up inside the refrigerator                  Contact a plumber or a water treatment expert to
                                                             12.1 Troubleshooting guide                                 or freezer                                                     make sure that the problem is not due to the water
                                                                                                                        Did you leave the doors open for a long period of              supply.
                                                             If you notice malfunctions in your appliance, use this     time?
                                                             guide before calling for service: this guide can help      Do the doors close perfectly?
                                                             you personally resolve the problem or could provide        If the doors do not close perfectly, contact your in-                  If the unit you purchased was used as a
                                                             important information to be conveyed to the service        staller.                                                               showroom model it may be in a special en-
                                                             technician to ensure rapid and effective repair.           In case of frost or ice build up in the Crisper-Fresco                 ergy-saving mode called Demo Mode where
                                                                                                                        compartment, due to frequent and prolonged open-                       the appliance appears to be operating (lights
       Warning                                               Malfunction message                                        ing of the doors, deactivate the Crisper-Fresco func-                  work and false temperatures are displayed)
       The edges of the condenser are sharp,                 A malfunction is usually indicated by a message on         tion via the button on the control panel. Wait until the               but no cooling actually takes place. If you
                                                             the display.                                               frost or ice melt, then remove the drawer and dry the                  suspect your appliance is in Demo Mode
       therefore use adequate protection for the
                                                             Problems that cannot be solved by the user are sig-        sides and bottom of the compartment.                                   please contact your point of purchase for as-
       hands and arms when cleaning the con-                 naled through a malfunction code.
       denser.                                                                                                                                                                                 sistance with disabling this feature.
                                                                                                                        Unpleasant odors inside the refrigerator
                                                             The refrigerator or the freezer does not work              Clean the appliance completely according to the in-
                                                             Is the appliance connected to the electrical power         structions.
                                                             supply?                                                    Hermetically cover all the food. Do not conserve food
11.3 Internal cleaning                                       Is electrical power available at the electricity socket?   for prolonged periods of time.
                                                             Is the Unit button activated?
Clean the internal and removable parts by wash-              Is the unit in ‘Demo’ Mode?
ing them with a solution of lukewarm water, a small                                                                     The doors are difficult to open
amount of dishwashing detergent.                                                                                        The appliance is designed to ensure a fully hermetic
                                                             The refrigerator or the freezer is warmer than usual       closure. When the door is closed, a vacuum condition
                                                             Does the display show a malfunction code?                  can occur: in this case it is necessary to wait a few
Rinse and dry right away.                                    Is the temperature adjusted correctly?                     seconds until the pressure balances before opening
                                                             Were the doors or drawers open for a long period of        the door.
Do not use mechanical devices or other methods to            time?
speed up defrosting.                                         Were large quantities of food recently inserted?           Appliance is cooling but lights and display are not
                                                             Is the unit in ‘Demo’ Mode?                                working
       Warning
                                                                                                                        Check to see if the appliance was accidently placed
       Do not use water on the electrical parts,             The appliance remains in function for a long time          into Sabbath Mode
       lights and control panel.                             period
                                                             Bear in mind that during very hot weather and with         The Ice Maker does not work
       Warning                                               very high temperatures in the room it is normal that       Make sure that the Ice Maker is on (Icemaker button
       The use of chlorine-based detergents or               the compressor remains on for prolonged periods of           on).
       similar that contains it should be avoided            time.                                                      To switch on the Ice Maker press the button.
                                                             Were the doors or drawers open for a long period of        Make sure that the appliance is connected to the wa-
       (bleach, hypochlorite, etc).
                                                             time?                                                      ter supply.
                                                             Were large quantities of food recently inserted?
       Do not bring cold glass parts into contact with
                                                             Check that the doors are closed and that the food or       The Ice Maker does not produce sufficient amounts
       boiling water.
                                                             containers do not obstruct the perfect closure of the      of ice
       Do not wash any parts of the refrigerator in a
                                                             door.                                                      On average, the Ice Maker produces approximately
       dishwashing machine since this could dam-
                                                             Is one or more compartments in Shopping Mode?              10 cubes of ice every two and half hours.
       age or irreparably deform the parts.
                                                             If you hear unusual noises                                 The ice cubes freeze into one block
                                                             It is normal to hear noises from the ventilators or        If the ice is not used frequently, it is possible that
                                                             compressors during operation or during the defrost         blocks of ice may form. It is recommended to remove
                                                             phase.                                                     the block of ice cubes and then let the Ice Maker fill
                                                             Noise could be more marked depending on the posi-          the ice tray again.
                                                             tion of the appliance and the surrounding environ-
                                                             ment.                                                      The ice has an unusual flavour or colour
                                                                                                                        When the Ice Maker is started for the first time, it
                                                             Condensation inside and outside of the refrigerator        is recommended to empty the first full tray of ice
                                                             If the climate is very humid, the formation of con-        cubes.
                                                             densation is normal.Opening the door or drawers for        If the refrigerator was switched off for more than
                                                             prolonged periods of time can contribute to the for-       one month or if the cartridge was not changed for
                                                             mation of condensation.                                    more than six months, it could be necessary to re-
                                                             In any case, make sure that the doors are always           place the filter cartridge.
                                                             perfectly closed.
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12. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE                                                                                13. FHIABA ACCESS MENU MAP
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12.2 Malfunction indications appearing on the display                                                    13.1 Functions

                                                                                                                                                                                     Shopping Fridge Off
 Display message              Malfunction description                                                                                                   Shopping ON/OFF
                                                                                                                           Shopping Fridge                                           Shopping Fridge On
                             Prolonged interruption of electrical power                                                                                 Shopping Time                Set Hours: 1
 Power Failure!!             the appliance resumes work automatically, the display shows the warmest
                             temperatures achieved                                                                                                                                   Vacation Fridge Off
                             Fridge door open                                                                                                           Vacation ON/OFF
 Door Fridge OPEN                                                                                                                                                                    Vacation Fridge On
                             the message appears after few minutes from the door opening                                   Vacation Fridge
                                                                                                                                                        Vacation Time                Set Hours: 1
                             Freezer door open
 TriMode OPEN
                             the message appears after few minutes from the door opening                                                                                             Shopping TriMode Off
                                                                                                                                                        Shopping ON/OFF
                             Replace filter cartridge                                                                       Shopping TriMode                                          Shopping TriMode On
 Replace filter
                             message appears when only 30% of filter capacity is left                                                                    Shopping Time                Set Hours: 1
                             Fridge too warm
 Fridge too warm                                                                                                                                                                     Vacation TriMode Off
                             see Troubleshooting Guide                                                                                                  Vacation ON/OFF
                                                                                                                           Vacation TriMode                                          Vacation TriMode On
                             Fridge too cold                                                                                                            Vacation Time                Set Hours: 1
 Fridge too cold
                             wait for 12 hours: if malfunction persists call Customer Care for advice
                                                                                                         FUNCTIONS
                             Fresco Compartment too warm                                                                                                Set Cooling Time             Set Time: 20 min
 Fresco too warm
                             see Troubleshooting Guide                                                                     Bottle Cooler                                             Bottle Cooler Off
                                                                                                                                                        Cooler ON/OFF
                             Fresco Compartment too cold                                                                                                                             Bottle Cooler On
 Fresco too cold
                             wait for 12 hours: if malfunction persists call Customer Care for advice

                             Freezer too warm                                                                                                           Set Cube Size                Size: LARGE
 TriMode too warm
                             see Troubleshooting Guide                                                                     Ice Maker
                                                                                                                                                                                     Super Ice Off
                                                                                                                                                        Super Ice ON/OFF
                             Freezer too cold                                                                                                                                        Super Ice On
 TriMode too cold
                             wait for 12 hours: if malfunction persists call Customer Care for advice
                                                                                                                                                        Sabbath Mode Off
                             Functional problems
                                                                                                                           Set Sabbath Mode
 Error Code...               call Customer Care who may help you to salve the problem or put you in
                             contact with the nearest Service Agent                                                                                     Sabbath Mode On
                             Check Condenser                                                                                                                                         View Status
 Check condenser             Every 6 months the display shows the message “Check Cond”, clean the                                                       Status Filter                Reset Filter
                             condenser and press for 5 seconds the Enter button to reset.                                                                                                                  Bypass Filter Off
                                                                                                                           Water Filter                                              Bypass Filter
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bypass Filter On
                                                                                                                                                        Manual Clean

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