IKEA FC213/18 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

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    UDDEN FC213/18 GB[...]

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    Contents Safety information 4 Operation 6 First use 7 Daily use 7 Helpful hints and tips 8 Care and cleaning 9 What to do if… 10 Technical data 12 Installation 12 Environmental concerns 14 IKEA GUARANTEE 14 Subject to change without notice Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before ins talling and firs[...]

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    If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: – avoid open flames and sources of igni- tion – thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way . Any dam- age to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock. Warning! Any electr[...]

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    • Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to over- heating. To achieve su fficient ventilation follow the instructio ns relevant to installa- tion. • Whereve r possibl e the back o f the prod uct should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compr essor, con- denser) to prevent possible b[...]

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    Important! If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temper atures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperatur e to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced ener gy consumption. First use Cleaning t[...]

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    Freezing Calendar 3-6 1- 2 10 -12 3-4 10 -12 3-6 10 -12 3-6 10 -12 3-6 The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate stora ge times in months for the appr opriate types of froz en goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage ti me is valid depends on the quality of the foods and treating be- fore freezin[...]

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    • Milk bottles: these sh ould have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. • Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic: if not packed, must not be kept in the refr ig- erator. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some hints: • The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hours [...]

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    Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can atta ck/damage the plastics used in th is appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer cas- ing of this appliance is only clea ned with warm water with a little washing-up liqu id added. After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply. Defrosting of the [...]

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    Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not suppor- ted properly. Check if the appliance s tands s t a b l e ( a l l t h e f e e t s h o u ld b e o n the floor). The appliance does not operate. The lamp does not operate. The appliance is switche d off. Switch on the appliance. The plug is not connected to the mains [...]

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    1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. 2. Remove the lamp cover. 3. Replace the lamp with one of the same power and specifically de- signed for household appliances. (the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover). 4. Install the lamp cover. 5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover. 6. Connect the plug to the mains socket. 7. Open the door. Make sur[...]

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    Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor (garage or cellar) also, but for optimum performance install this appli- ance at a location where the ambient tem- perature corresponds to the climate class in- dicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to[...]

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    Environmental concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as hous ehold was te. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negati v[...]

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    • Deliberate or negligent damage, damage caused by failure to observe operating in- structions, incorrec t installation or by con- nection to the wrong voltage, damage caused by chemical or electro-chemical re- action, rust, corros ion or water damage in- cluding but not limited to damage caused by excessiv e lime in the water supply, damage caus[...]

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    3. ask for clarification on user manual con- tents and specifications of the IKEA appli- ance. To ensure that we provide you with the best assistance, please read carefully the Ass em- bly Instructions and/or the User Manual sec- tion of this booklet before contacting us. How to reach us if You need our service Please refer to the last page of this[...]

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    Country Phone number Call Fee Opening time België 070 2 4 6 0 1 6 Binnenlandse gespreksk ost en 8 tot 2 0 W eekdagen Belgique T arif des appels nationau x 8 à 20. En semaine България 0 7 00 1 0 2 1 8 Такса за повикване от страната От 9 до 1 8 ч в работни дни Česká r epublik a 2 46 0 1 9 7 2 1 Ce[...]

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