DFC403 DFC404 EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL C475 REFRIGERATOR The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Read this manual before initial installation and operation of the product! Dear customer, Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the strictest quality control procedures. Please read this manual carefully before using your product for the first time and then store it within easy reach for future reference. We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use.
Contents 1. Your Refrigerator 4 2. Important Safety Information Warnings Child safety HCA Warning Refrigerators with a water dispenser Things to be done for energy saving Recommendations for freshfood compartment 5 5 6 6 6 7 3. Installation Points to be considered when re-transporting your refrigerator Before operating your refrigerator Electric connection Adjusting the feet Placing and Installation 8 7 8 8 8 9 9 4.
1 Your Refrigerator 1. Fan 2. Ampoule 3. Adjustable body shelves 4. Bottle rack 5. 0 °C Compartment (Chiller compartment) 6. Crisper cover 7. Salad crisper 8. Ice bank 9. Ice bank tray 10. Deep-freeze compartment 11. Air grille 12. Adjustable front feet 13. Control panel and temperature control 14. Fridge compartment door shelves 15. Water dispenser 16. Egg holders 17. Bottle shelf 18. Fridge compartment 19.
2 Important safety information Please review and observe the following information. Failure to do so may result in injuries or material damage and will render any warranty and reliability commitments void. The usage life of the refrigerator you have purchased is 10 years. This is the time period that spare parts will be stocked for the refrigerator to meet any maintenance or service requirements.
• The • • • • • • • refrigerator may move if the adjustable legs are not properly levelled on the floor. Levelling the adjustable legs on the floor helps prevent the refrigerator from moving. When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold on the door handle as this may cause the handle to break. When placing your refrigerator next to another refrigerator or freezer, the distance between the devices should be at least 80 mm. Failure to do so may cause adjacent walls to humidify.
Things to be done for energy saving • Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for long periods of time. • Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator. Recommendations for freshfood compartment • Please do not let any foods come into contact with the temperature sensor in the freshfood compartment. In order to maintain the freshfood compartment at the ideal storage temperature, the sensor must not be interfered with by any foods. • Do not overload your refrigerator.
3 Installation Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not followed. Points to be considered when transporting your refrigerator re- 1. Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation. 2. The shelves, accessories, crisper etc. In your refrigerator must be fastened securely with adhesive tape to protect against any jolts before repackaging 3.
Adjusting the feet The refrigerator may move if the adjustable legs are not properly levelled on the floor. Levelling the adjustable legs on the floor: You can level your refrigerator by turning the front legs as shown in the illustration below. The corner where the legs are is lowered when the leg is turned in the direction of the black arrow and raised when turned in the opposite direction. Having someone to carefully assist in tilting the refrigerator slightly will help facilitate this process.
4 Using your refrigerator Indicator Panel 1– Quick Freeze Function The Quick Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on. To cancel this function press the Quick Freeze button again. The Quick Freeze indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings. If you do not cancel the Quick Freeze function it will automatically cancel itself after 4 hours or when the freezer compartment reaches the required temperature.
2– Quick Freeze Indicator This icon flashes in an animated style when the Quick Freeze function is active. 3- Freezer Set Function This function allows you to set the freezer compartment temperature. Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18°C, -20°C, -22°C and 24°C respectively. 4- Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment.
15-Energy Saving Function When you press this button, the Energy saving icon will light up and the Energy Saving Function will be activated. If the Energy saving function is active, all icons on the display other than the Energy saving icon will turn off. If any other button is pressed or the door is opened when the Energy Saving Function is active, the Energy Saving Function will be deactivated and the icons on the display will return to normal.
5 • Unwrapped food containing acids or salt The freezer compartment • Deep-freeze information • Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain its quality. • It is possible to keep food for a long time period only at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower. • The quality of food in a freezer can be maintained for many months at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower.
Note If you find that the door of the freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, this is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow for the door to be opened normally after a few minutes. Deep Freeze packaging information Materials to be used for packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odour, oils and acids and they must also be airtight. They must be made from materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage.
6 Odour filter Chiller compartments Chiller compartments help prepare foods, that you intend to freeze, to be ready for freezing. You can also use these compartments to store food at a temperature a few degrees below the fridge compartment. You can increase the inner volume of your refrigerator by removing any of the chiller compartments. To do this, simply pull the compartment towards yourself; the compartment will stop when it reaches the stopper.
7 Filling the water dispenser's tank Water Dispenser (some models) The water dispenser is a very useful feature with regards to accessing chilled water without having to open the door of your fridge. Since you do not have to open the door of your fridge frequently, you also save on electricity. Open the cover of the water tank as shown in the figure. Fill up with pure and clean drinking water. Close the cover. To avoid any accidental flow of water, we recommend that you lock the water dispenser.
The safety lock is intended to provide ease of usage when filling the water tank and at the same time to prevent little children from tampering with the water dispenser. Water tray Any water that drips whilst using the water dispenser accumulates in the drip tray. Empty the drip tray from time to time by removing the drip tray by pulling it towards yourself, remove the plastic strainer by pressing on the sides. WARNING: Connect only to a drinking water line.
8 • Always • • • • • • • • • • • • Replacing the light bulb Maintenance and Cleaning disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning. Note that turning the thermostat to ‘0’ does not switch the power off to the refrigerator. Clean the inside of the refrigerator when necessary by using a solution of one table spoon of Bicarbonate of Soda to two litres of warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use pot scorers or abrasive powders to clean the refrigerator.
9 Trouble Shooting Please review this list before calling a service centre. It could save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that do not arise from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not apply to your model. Symptom Check The refrigerator does not operate. • Make sure the refrigerator plug is securely plugged in. • Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Test the wall socket for power using another appliance.
Check Symptom Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient. • The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check. Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient. • The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check. Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing.
Check Symptom Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator. • Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal and not a fault. • Doors might have been left ajar; make sure that the doors are fully closed. • Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time; open them less frequently. Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors. • There might be humidity in the air; this is quite normal in humid weather.
11 Service Centres If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it. BLOEMFONTEIN JOHANNESBURG 160 Long Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein 9301. Tel. 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za Cnr. Mimetes & Kruger Sts. Denver ext.12 Johannesburg. 2094. Tel. 011 621 0200 or 011 621 0300 Gauteng.Service@defy.co.
12 Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
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