Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:30 Página 1 NOTICE DE MONTAGE ET D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y DE USO MANUAL DE INSTALAÇÃO E DE UTILIZAÇÃO INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL INSTALLATIONS- UND BENUTZUNGSHANDBUCH INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING Réfrigérateur-Congélateur Frigorífico-Congelador Fridge-Freezer Kühl-Gefrierkombi Koelvriescombinatie
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 83 Table of Contents 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Safety and the environment • Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Respect for the environment and energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Anti-bacterial PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 84 Dear Customer You have just bought a DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer, and we would like to thank you for choosing us. Our research teams have designed this latest advance in appliances, whose quality, looks, functions and technological development make them exceptional products, and examples of our know-how. Your new DE DIETRICH fridge-freezer will blend in with your kitchen, combining food conservation and ease of use. We wish to offer you the finest product.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 85 Safety instructions This appliance is designed for preserving and freezing food, and is for domestic use only. It is essential to observe the following instructions. All liability and guarantees are denied if these recommendations are not followed, resulting in damage or personal injury.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 86 Respect for the environment and energy saving To reduce the power consumption of the appliance: - Install it in a suitable place (see chapter "Installing your appliance") - Keep the doors open for the shortest time possible. Do not load warm food into the refrigerator or freezer, especially if they are soups or other dishes that release a large amount of steam. - Check the door seals periodically, and ensure that they always close properly.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 87 Description of your fridge-freezer Butter and medicine compartment Neon lamp Tin and jar compartment Fan system Removable shelves Anti-bacterial surface Container for vacuum-sealed preservational vacío Bottle compartment Fruit and vegetable drawery verduras Ice trays 2-stars conservation, (**) * depending on model This installation and user manual for the fridge-freezer applies to several models.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 88 NO FROST: Description and operation The appliance is designed and built to prevent frost from accumulating in the interior. It is fitted with a device that automatically eliminates frost, and any water generated goes to the evaporation tray, where it evaporates.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 89 Changing the direction of opening the doors TOOLS REQUIRED: • Phillips screwdriver, 1 flat screwdriver. 1. Pull out the mains plug and remove all items from the door compartments. 2. Remove the cover to the upper door hinge. 3. Release the screws on the upper door hinge 4. Using the flat screwdriver, lift the hinge and the rotation capsule. 5. Disconnect the connection by pressing the tab on the connector with a flat screwdriver. 6.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 90 Changing the direction of opening the doors 10. Remove the cover to the screws in the central hinge, and release the screws holding it. 11. Once the screws have been released, lift the freezer door upward until it is free. 12. Remove the lower hinge. 13. Change the position of the shaft of the lower hinge, placing it on the opposite side. 14.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:31 Página 91 Installing the appliance Only if the appliance is installed correctly according to the instructions given in this "Installation and user manual" will you be able to preserve tour food in good condition, and optimise energy use. - Place the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. - Keep a minimum distance between the refrigerator and other items of furniture in order to allow the air to circulate on all sides.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 92 Operation and use of the refrigerator Setting the temperature • Under normal conditions, it is recommended to select an approximate temperature of 4ºC in the refrigerator and about -20ºC in the freezer. • The temperature is set from the control panel, the numerical values are in degrees centigrade (ºC). WARNING: The interior temperature of the refrigerator depends on: • The ambient temperature. • Where the appliance stands.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 93 Switching the refrigerator on and off • When connecting to the mains for the first time, the following symbols appear on the screen. • Normally, the appliance starts operating as soon as it is connected to the mains, at the set temperature. The screen displays the following: (the icon is lit up as the freezer is warm).
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 94 Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen GENERAL SETTINGS FOR THE REFRIGERATOR Changing the language • To change the language, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "LANGUAGE". • Choose the language required using the + or – keys. • Choose Press the key to select the language. Setting the date • To change the date, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "DATE". .
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 95 Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen CHANGING NORMAL SETTINGS Set the temperature for the freezer • Press the key repeatedly. The text line displays "SET TEMP" and the refrigerator temperature should flash, or if not, the zone frame. • Use the + or – keys to change the temperature, and then press the key to select it. When the freezer is switched off, the refrigerator is also switched off.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 96 Switching the refrigerator on and off Meaning of symbols and functions displayed on the screen ALARMS Holiday function • When your refrigerator is not going to be used for a prolonged period, but you wish to keep food in the freezer, this function can be used, leaving the refrigerator door closed. The appliance will stay on very low consumption and no odours will occur in the interior. • To start this, press the key repeatedly.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 97 Switching the refrigerator on and off • To switch off, press the key repeatedly until the text line displays "ICS OFF" and the icon ICS flashes. Press the key to switch off, and the icon ICS disappears. The icon will light up automatically with the horizontal bars flashing until vacuum is achieved inside the container. If the container is not closed correctly, a message is displayed "ERROR IN VACUUM ZONE".
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 98 Preparing food for storing in the refrigerator Before putting food in the appliance: Protect fresh food properly: they will preserve the aroma, colour humidity content and freshness. This also prevents the flavour of some foods being transmitted to others. Only vegetables, fruit and lettuce can be stored without protection in the vegetable drawer. Let food and hot drinks go cold outside the appliance. Remove cardboard wrappings around yoghurt pots.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 99 Loading food into the refrigerator Leave a space between the foods so that air can circulate freely and to prevent any contamination between different types of food. Do not put wrappings or food where they can obstruct the air outlets on the cooling column. ENGLISH Temperature sensor Do not cover the temperature sensor with food.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 100 Guide to freezing food Your domestic appliance allows you to freeze foods. Deep freezing is an industrial process that is faster and more intensive that domestic freezing. Store bought products are deep frozen. Preparing food for the freezer If using plastic bags, press the air out of them before sealing hermetically. Freezing does not eliminate germs.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 101 Loading food into the freezer Do not put fresh food next to food which is already frozen, to prevent these from rising in temperature. The maximum weight of food that can be frozen for 24 hours is shown on the specifications plate (inside the refrigerator on the lower, left-hand wall) labelled: "CAPACIDAD DE CONGELACIÓN/ FREEZING CAPACITY (kg/24h)".
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 102 Maintaining the appliance Whenever carrying out any maintenance, first switch off the appliance. Never pull on the electricity cable, hold the plug directly. CLEANING THE APPLIANCE It is recommended to clean and disinfect the appliance regularly in order to safely improve hygiene and food preservation. Do not forget to clean the condenser from time to time; this is at the back of the appliance (see the chapter "Description of your appliance").
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 103 Maintaining the appliance Changing the lamp Tools required: Phillips screwdriver. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 1. Remove the cover from the screw in the lower part of the cooling column. 3. Free the neon lamp from the fasteners and release the electrical connection bushes at the ends. 4. Change the lamp for another of the same type (15w) and fit, following the steps described in point 3 in reverse. 5.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 104 Noises and minor faults Normal noises during operation In order to maintain a constant temperature, the motor on the appliance starts to run regularly. Any noise this makes are completely normal operating noises, they decrease automatically as soon as the refrigerator has reached the required temperature. These noises are as follows: NOISE CAUSE Humming Heard from the motor.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 105 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The refrigerator does not work - The plug is not connected. - No current is reaching the plug, which has fused; or the trip switch has been triggered. - Connection controls do not function. - Connect the plug. - Change the fuse or reset the trip switch. - Switch on the controls. The refrigerator is vibrating - The refrigerator is not level.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 106 Call the technical service department - Read the manual carefully, and if you still cannot solve the problem, call the service department. - The address and telephone number nearest to your home are shown in the list of official service departments supplied with the appliance, or else the telephone directory for your town or city. - To help the service department, please provide the following details: - Model of refrigerator.
Frigos manual 1 (160) 29/11/07 15:32 Página 107 After sales Service Repairs to the appliance must be carried out: · by the seller · or by a qualified professional trained by the manufacturer. When calling, give the full reference for the appliance (model, type and serial number). ENGLISH This information is displayed on the identification label inside the refrigerator. Brandt Appliances - SAS au capital de 10.000.
