DFF402 EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL F616 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 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 Door height adjustment Adjusting the gap on the upper door 8 4.
1 Your Refrigerator 1. Freezer compartment 2. Fridge compartment 3. Fridge compartment interior light 4. Butter and cheese lid 5. Fan 6. Ioniser 7. Fridge compartment glass shelves 8. Egg tray 9. Fridge compartment door racks 10. Wine cellar 11. Chiller compartment 12. Bottle holder 13. Bottle shelves 14. Crisper compartments 15. Crisper cover 16. Adjustable front legs 17. Blue light 18. Water reservoir 19. Ventilation lid 20. Freezer compartment drawers 21. Freezer Compartment glass shelves 22.
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 (Optional) • 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 retransporting your refrigerator 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 If your refrigerator is unbalanced 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 illustrated. (See figure A) 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.
Door height adjustment • If the freezer compartment door is higher In case there is a problem with the alignment of the doors in relation to one another, they may be re-aligned vertically by following the steps below. Ensure that the door shelves are empty when adjusting the door height. 1. Remove the lower ventilation cover by unscrewing its screws as shown in the figure below.
Adjusting the gap on the upper door You can adjust the gap between the fridge compartment doors as illustrated in the figures. The door shelves should be empty when adjusting the door height. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw of the upper hinge cover of the door you want to adjust. Adjust the door as required by loosening the screws. Set the door you have adjusted by tightening the screws. Be careful not to change the door position whilst tightening the screws.
4 Installing the Water Filter (in some models) Installation Requirements Two different water sources may be connected to the refrigerator for the water supply: the mains cold water supply and water in a jug. A pump should be used for water jug usage. Check that the parts stated below are supplied with your refrigerator. The Place where the external filter is going to be fitted should first be determined. (Applies to the filter being used outside the refrigerator.
Connection of Water Hose to a Jug (in some models) Water connection to the refrigerator Please follow the instructions carefully. Connection of the Water Pipe to the Refrigerator 1. After installing the union onto the water pipe, fit the water pipe to the refrigerator inlet valve by pressing downwards firmly. 2. Fit the union as seen in the above figure, by squeezing it by hand onto the refrigerator inlet valve.
Fitting the water filter Please follow the instructions below referring to the figures supplied: 1. Press ice cancel button on the display. 2. Remove the filter cover in the fridge compartment by pulling it forward. 3. Take out the water filter by-pass cover by rotating it downwards. Warning: Make sure that the “Ice off” mode is active before taking out the by-pass cover.
Note: It is normal for a few drops of water to drip after the cover has been removed. Fitting the water filter (continued) The water filter should be replaced every 6 months. The water filter must be removed as shown in the figure when it is going to be replaced or when it will no longer be used and the by-pass cover must be attached. Ensure that Ice Off mode is active before removal of the water filter. 4.
Connection of the Water Pipe to the Cold Water Mains Line (in some models) Note -1: If you want to use your refrigerator by connecting it to the cold water mains line, you will have to connect a standard 1/2” valve connection fitting to the cold water supply in your house. (In case this valve is not present or if you are unsure, please consult a qualified plumber). There is no need to use a water filter in case a jug is used. Note -2: A pump must be used when using the jug. 1.
The first 10 glasses of water should not be consumed. Before first use of Ice/Water Dispenser Water mains pressure must not be below 1 bar. Water mains pressure must not be over 8 bars. Pumps must be used in case the supply water pressure drops below 1 bar or if a jug is going to be used. The water system of the refrigerator must be connected to the cold water line. It must not be connected to the hot water line. No water may be obtained in the initial startup of the refrigerator.
5 Using your refrigerator 1. Fridge Set button 2. Vacation mode button 3. Quick fridge button 4. Key lock button 5. Ice Off button 6. Water Dispenser Lights 7. Ice / Waste selection button 8. Water Dispenser light button 9. Filter Reset button 10. Auto Eco button 11. Fresh freeze button 12. Freezer Set button 13. Economy mode indicator 14. High humidity indicator 15. Quick cool indicator 16. Fridge temperature setting indicator 17. High temperature/error warning indicator 18.
Placing food Freezer compartment shelves Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, and vegetables Egg holder Eggs Fridge compartment shelves Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers Fridge compartment door shelves Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk and fruit juice) Crisper Vegetables and fruits Chiller compartment Delicatessen products (cheese and butter) Setting the fridge compartment temperature The fridge compartment temperature can be set at one of the follow
Quick Cool Function When you press Quick Cool button, the temperature of the compartment will be colder than the adjusted values. This function can be used for food placed in the fridge compartment and required to be cooled down rapidly. After pressing the Quick Cool button, Quick Cool indicator will glow. To cancel this function press the Quick Cool button again. The Quick Cool indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings.
Using the Ice Dispenser Please note, ice cubes will not be ready for the first 12 hours after switching on the refrigerator. In case you do not need ice, such as during winter or in case you are on vacation, select the ice off function. The Ice maker produces approximately 110 cubes of ice in 24 hours and this amount may change according to the frequency of opening of doors, refrigerator settings and power outage. Ice may be obtained from the dispenser as ice cubes or crushed ice.
Sliding Body Shelves Using the water dispenser The sliding body shelves can be removed by lifting them slightly from the front, the shelves can then be moved back and forth. There are 2 stop points, the first allows for the shelf to be pulled to a certain point in order that foods placed at the back of the shelf may be easily accessed; when the shelf is pulled and slightly lifted upwards when it reaches the second stop point, the body shelf will be released.
Blue light Food stored in the crispers that are illuminated with a blue light continue their photosynthesis by means of the wavelength effect of blue light and thus, preserve their freshness and increase their vitamin content. Crisper humidity control sliders The crisper of your refrigerator has been designed to help keep vegetables fresh without loosing their humidity.
6 • 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.
7 Chiller compartments Icebox and Water Reservoir If you wish to use the storage container Follow the procedure and warnings below under the shelf as the Chiller compartment, when cleaning of the icebox: the storage container under the shelf should be placed as shown in the picture. Remove the Icebox by lifting it first and then pulling it towards yourself as shown in the Chiller compartments help prepare foods, diagram below. that you intend to freeze, to be ready for freezing.
8 Since the following are not factory faults they are the owners responsibility: Maintenance and Cleaning • Always 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.
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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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