Fridge-freezer

combined
Instructions for installation and use
BA 33 FNF
GB Fridge-freezer Combined
Instructions for installation and use

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

- use only the MANUFACTURER Service
- use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts
 Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause burns.
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions 7. Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance operations
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of without first having disconnected your appliance from the
your appliance. mains power supply (by unplugging it or turning off the cut-
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards out switch in your home); turning the thermostat knob to " "
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark is not enough to eliminate all electric contacts.
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements. 8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi- remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent chil-
nation of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89). dren who might play in or around the appliance from being
locked inside.
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even in 9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of malfunc-
an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to leave tion, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem? to de-
it exposed to rain or storms. termine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. do not
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refrigerate try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal com-
and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use con- ponents of the appliance.
tained in this manual. 10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance must
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet or necessarily be replaced by our service centre because special
with wet hands or feet. tools are required for replacement.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension 11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment for
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed food storage, if these are not those recommended by the
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or dan- manufacturer.
gerously pinched or compressed. 12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and perhaps
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous. gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit – the latter
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance, should made safe before being sent to the dump.
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury. For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

Installation
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en- Levelling
sure the best and most efficient performance of your The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
appliance. feet at the front of the appliance.

Ventilation Earthing
Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt-
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor-
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
that the room not be too humid.
multiple sockets.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
the socket where it is plugged in.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any Check the power load
cabinets above it; The electrical socket must support the maximum power load
- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
and any adjacent cabinets/walls. left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
Away from Heat Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like. plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per-
formance.

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Electrical connection As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
using the appliance please read the instructions below. or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
Red.
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
Replacing the fuse: If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re- If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
until a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers: How to connect an alternative plug:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that the following code:
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements BLUE “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot. BROWN “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (“E”)
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to GREEN &
YELLOW
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either: BROWN
13 ampere fuse

- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug

bearing the BSI mark of approval BLUE CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
or:
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make Disposing of the appliance:
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
alternative plug: and dispose of it as described above.
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

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Close-up view

A Temperature regulator knob for the fridge C Quick cool yellow indicator light
compartment This yellow indicator light comes on when the quick
This knob allows you to adjust the fridge temperatu- cool is enabled by pressing button "Supur Cool" (G).
re to different positions;
minimum refrigeration setting;
D Green indicator light
maximum refrigeration setting;
When this green indicator light is on, it indicates that
ECO optimal temperature at low consumption levels; the appliance is connected to the electricity network.
HOLIDAY Holiday function enable.

E Rapid freezing indicator light

B Temperature regulator knob for the freezer
This yellow indicator light comes on when you press
compartment the rapid freezing button "Super Freeze" (F).
This knob allows you to adjust the freezer tempera-
ture to different positions:
the fridge and freezer are switched off; F Rapid freezing button
minimum refrigeration setting;
Press it, yellow indicator light (E) comes on, to
maximum refrigeration setting;
freeze fresh food.
ECO optimal temperature at low consumption levels.

Remember that you can also interrupt the operation G Quick cool button
of the whole appliance (fridge included) by setting
the knob to position " ". Press it, yellow indicator light (C) comes on, to
lower the temperature of the refrigerator
compartment to its minimum setting.

G A C D E B F

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H Removable lidded shelf, with egg tray and N Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
butter dish
O "Flex Cool Box" for meat and cheese
I Removable miscellaneous shelf

P Removable/Adjustable Shelves
J Removable door shelf for bottles

Q Light for refrigerator compartment

K Ice tray

L Compartment for storing frozen foods

M Compartment for
freezing fresh foods
and storing frozen
foods

Q H

P I

N J

M K

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 How to Start the Appliance
NOTICE: After the appliance has been delivered, stand After having plugged the appliance in, make sure that pilot
it in the upright position and wait approximately 3 lamp (D) is lit. If not, make sure that the freezer knob (B) is not on
hours before connecting it to the electrical outlet to position " ".
guarantee that it operates properly.
Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean Refrigerator compartment
the interior well with warm water and baking soda. Set knob (A) onto a medium position and you can place
food in the fridge after only a few hours.
Motor protection delay
This model is provided with a motor protection control Freezer compartment
system. Therefore, if the compressor does not start Set knob (A) to a medium position and press the rapid
immediately upon installation, do not worry as it will freezing button "Super Freeze" (F), pilot lamp (E) is lit. When
start automatically after approximately 8 minutes. This the freezer has reached the optimum temperature, yellow
is also what will happen every time the power supply indicator light "E" will come off. Now you can place frozen
is interrupted, both due to a power failure or should food in the freezer.
you switch it off yourself (to clean or defrost your
freezer, for example).

How to use the refrigerator compartment...

The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in- Remember to cool hot food before storing otherwise the
side the appliance temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
= less cold = colder compressor to work harder and use more energy.
Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this
It is recommended that a medium setting be used. will increase the humidity and lead to the formation
When the fridge compartment is filled up after a heavy of frost in the refrigerator.
shopping spree, use the "Super Cool", press button (G) to WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside
enable it, in order to reach optimum operating conditions the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
quickly. Once the necessary time has elapsed, the function ventilation holes with food or containers.
is disabled automatically.
Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of
Flex Cool Box
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will
deteriorate quite quickly. This is the new box to keep meat, fish and cheese fresh.
Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer When positioned in the “lower” part of the fridge
than fresh food. compartment, it is ideal for meat and fish; when moved to
The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted with the “top” part of the fridge, it is perfect for cheese. It can be
practical removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can be taken out of the fridge when it is not needed.
adjusted to allow storage of large containers. This shelves
can also be tilted for storage of opened bottles.

Fig. 1

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 How to use the freezer compartment...
For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con- Ice trays
sult a specialized manual.
This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent.
Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-
The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24
freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and
hours) or to freeze it once again.
cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the
When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore,
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).
(M) where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is
ideal for freezing food properly. Remember that proper con-
Instructions for use (Fig. 2)
servation depends on the speed of freezing.
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level
The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed
indicated on the data plate situated inside the refrigerator
it: inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the
compartment.
formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice
The first time, or after the freezer has been inactive, you can
cubes.
only freeze food after having let the appliance function at
If you have used an excessive amount of water, you will
maximum.
have to wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray
Press the freezing button “Super Freeze” (F), yellow lamp
and re-fill it with water.
(E) lit, and insert the food to be frozen. After 24 hours, or
Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the
once the optimum temperatures have been reached, the
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected
rapid freezing function will switch itself off automatically,
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after
yellow lamp (E) off.
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer
During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the
compartment.
freezer.
Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the
In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec-
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away
ommended that you divide food into small portions so that
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to
they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be
fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to
clearly marked with the content and the date they were
come out, wet the outside of the tray.
frozen.
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,
Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure
make sure that the same is completely empty and that there
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tem-
are no traces of ice left inside it.
perature within the compartment. If the door is not opened,
The minimum time required for ice to form well is
frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state
approximately 8 hours.
for approximately 9-14 hours.
Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.

WARNING: to avoid blocking the air circulation inside

the refrigerator, it is advisable not to obstruct the
ventilation holes with food or containers.

Fig. 2

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 Guide to Using the Freezer
Meat and Fish
Tenderising Storage
Food Wrapping Thawing Time
(days) (months)

Beef Roast Tinfoil 2/3 9 / 10 Not required.

Lamb Tinfoil 1/2 6 Not required.

Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.

Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then

Veal/Pork Chops 6 Not required.
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then

Veal/Lamb Cutlets 6 Not required.
in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

In aluminium containers covered with cling Freshly

Minced Meat 2 Slowly in refrigerator.
wrap. minced

Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required.

Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary.

Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1/3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1/4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Pheasant, Partrige and

Tinfoil 1/3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.
Wild Duck

Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3/4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5/6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4/6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2/3 Not required.

Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3/6 Not required.

Store in salted water in aluminium

Shellfish 3 Very slowly in refrigerator.
containers or plastic containers.

Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.

Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4/6 Directly in pan.

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Fruits and Vegetables
Blanching Storage
Food Preparation Wrapping Thawing Time
Time (months)
In Containers (cover In refrigerator very
Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2’ 12
with syrup) slowly.
Apricots, Peaches, In Containers (cover In refrigerator very
Peel and pit. 1’ / 2’ 12
Cherries and Plums with syrup) slowly.
Strawberries
In Containers (cover In refrigerator very
Blackberries and Rinse and fry. 10 / 12
with sugar) slowly.
Raspberries
In Containers (add In refrigerator very
Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain. 12
10% sugar) slowly.
In Containers (sugar In refrigerator very
Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush. 10 / 12
to taste) slowly.
Remove leaves, cut head into
small pieces and blanch in
Cauliflower 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.
water and a little lemon
juice.
Cabbage and Brussel Wash and cut into small
1’ / 2’ Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature.
Sprouts pieces.

Peas Shell and wash. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required.

Carrots, Peppers and Peel, wash and slice if

3’ / 4’ Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.
Turnips necessary.
Mushrooms and Plastic Baggies or
Wash, peel and cut up. 3’ / 4’ 6 At room temperature.
Asparagus Containers

Spinach Wash and mince. 2’ Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature.

Wash and cut up in small Plastic Baggies or

Vegetable for Soups 3’ 6/7 Not required.
pieces. Containers

Blanching Storage
Various Foods Preparation Wrapping Thawing time
Time (months)
At room temperature
Bread Plastic Baggies 4
and in the oven.
About 10 minutes at
Cakes Plastic Baggies 6 room temperature, cook
at 100/200°C.
At room temperature or
Cream Plastic Containers 6
in refrigerator.
In original wrapping
Butter 6 In refrigerator.
or tinfoil
Boiled Food or Plastic or Glass At room temperature or
3/6
Vegetable Soup Containers in hot water.
Freeze without shells At room temperature or
Eggs 10
in small containers in refrigerator.

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 Tips on Saving Energy
- Install it well - Keep an Eye on the Seals
And therefore far from heat sources, from direct sunlight, in Keep the seals clean and make sure that they adhere well to
a well aired place and according to the distances indicated the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.
in the section on "Installation/Aeration". - No Hot Foods
- Just the right cold A hot pot or pan placed in the refrigerator immediately raises
Too cold a compartment increases energy consumption. the temperature several degrees. Let hot cookware and food
- Do not Overfill cool to ambient temperature before placing them in the re-
To conserve food properly, the cold air must circulate freely frigerator.
within the refrigerator. If it is overfilled, this will prevent proper
air circulation, forcing the compressor to work continuously.
- Close the Doors
Open your refrigerator as little as possible because each time
you do so you loose much of the cold air. To raise the tem-
perature to the proper level again, the motor must work for
a long time, consuming energy.

Alarm buzzers and visual warnings

Door open alarm 2. If the temperature inside the freezer continues to rise to
If the refrigerator door is left open for more than two excessively high values, the buzzer will sound yet again
minutes, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer will stop sounding and the two yellow indicator lights "C" and "E" together
when you shut the door. with the green one "D" will start flashing to indicate an
excessive heating. We recommend you check the
Abnormal freezer heating alarm conditions of the food, as it may be necessary to throw it
away. Using the special alarm silencing procedure (open
1. To signal an excessive heating on the part of the freezer, and shut the refrigerator door), you can turn off the
a buzzer will sound and the two yellow indicator lights buzzer. To go back to normal operating conditions, set
"C" and "E" will start flashing to indicate a dangerous the freezer knob "B" to position " " (refrigerator off)
state of overheating. To prevent food from refreezing, and then turn the appliance back on.
the freezer will try to maintain a temperature of 0°C,
thus allowing you to use up the food within 24 hour or to
refreeze it after cooking it. Using the special alarm
silencing procedure (open and shut the refrigerator door), Dangerous
you can turn off the buzzer. To go back to normal overheating
operating conditions, set the freezer knob "F" to position + buzzer
" " (refrigerator off) and then turn the appliance back
on.
Excessive
heating
+ buzzer

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Keeping Your Appliance in Shape
Before performing any cleaning operation, unplug the - Replacing the light bulb.
appliance from the mains electricity supply (set knob When replacing the light of the refrigerator compartment
“F” to position “ ” and then pull the plug out). Should unplug the unit from the power supply and chang the used
you fail to follow this procedure, an alarm condition lamp with another one of not more than 10 W, follow the
may arise. WARNING: this alarm is not a sign of an instructions illustrated in fig. 3.
anomaly. To restore your appliance’s normal operating
conditions, set knob “F” to position “ ” and then to
the desired setting.

Cleaning and maintenance

HOLIDAY FUNCTION. Mould and bad odours forming
inside your unused fridge when you go on holiday need
no longer be a problem: just enable the Holiday
function (by setting knob "A" accordingly). This way, Fig. 3
with limited energy consumption, the temperature of
the refrigerator compartment is kept at around 15°C
(you can store your make up and beauty products in
it, for example) and the freezer is operated at its
minimum setting, which is essential for food
preservation.
A brief double buzzer will sound to confirm the
function has been enabled, whereas a single buzzer
indicates it has been disabled.

Before cleaning your refrigerator, set knob “B” to

position “ ” and then unplug the appliance.
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation
of odours that are difficult to remove.
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked
with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which
is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
- All the removable parts can be cleaned by soaking in hot
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry thoroughly
before replacing them.
- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To
remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
- When the appliance is left unused for an extended amount of
time. If you decide to switch your appliance off during the
summer months, clean it on the inside and leave the doors open.

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 Is There a Problem?
Green LED does not light up If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in-
Have you checked whether:
form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the
• The main switch for the electricity to the apartment or
model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written
home has been turned off;
on the rating plate located at the bottom left next to the
• The plug is properly inserted in the outlet;
vegetable crisper (see examples in the figures below).
• The outlet is adequate; try inserting the plug into another
outlet in the room.

The motor does not start

Mod. RG 2330 TI Cod. 93139180000 S/N 704211801
Have you checked whether: 220 - 240 V- 50 Hz 150 W W Fuse A Max 15 w
· 8 minutes have passed since you switched the appliance on? Total 340 75 Freez. Capac Class

This model is in fact provided with a motor protection control Gross

Bruto
Gross
Bruto
Net
Util
Gross
Bruto
Poder de Cong Clase N
system which means that it will only start approximately 8 Brut Brut Utile Brut kg/24 h 4,0 Classe

minutes after being switched on. Compr. R 134 a Test Pressure

Syst. HIGH-235
Kompr. kg 0,090 P.S-I. LOW 140
Made in Italy 13918
Warning lights are weak
Check that:
· Invert the plug in the outlet to see if this still happens. Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.
The refrigerator and the freezer do not cool
properly.
Have you checked whether:
• The doors do not close well or the seals are faulty;
• The doors are left open too long;
• The thermostat knob is not on the proper setting;
• The refrigerator or freezer is overfilled.

The food in the refrigerator becomes too cold.

Have you checked whether:
• The thermostat knob is on the proper setting;
• The food is in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.

The motor runs continuously.

Have you checked whether
· the freezer switch has been pressed (yellow lamp lit or
flashing);
• The doors are not closed well or have remained open too
long;
• The ambient temperature is too high.

The appliance makes too much noise.

The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).

Have you checked whether:

• The refrigerator is level.
• The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.

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Reversing the door opening

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∅ 3mm

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