DFF401 EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL F620 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 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 4.
1 Your Refrigerator 1. Freezer compartment 2. Fridge compartment 3. Fridge compartment interior light 4. Butter & Cheese shelf 5. Fan 6. Ioniser 7. Fridge compartment glass shelves 8. Egg tray 9. Fridge compartment door racks 10. Wine cellar 11. Bottle holder 12. Bottle shelves 13. Crisper compartments 14. Crisper cover 15. Adjustable front legs 16. Blue light 17. Ventilation lid 18. Chiller compartment 19. Freezer compartment drawers 20. Freezer Compartment glass shelves 21. Icematic 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. • Do not overload your refrigerator. This restricts effective air circulation in the refrigerator. • Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators. • Pay attention to keep your food in closed containers.
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 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.
• If the freezer compartment door is higher Door height adjustment 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 Using your refrigerator Indicator Panel The Indicator panel aids you in using your refrigerator along with its audio and visual functions. This panel allows you to start and use all the functions of your refrigerator without having to open the refrigerator doors. The Indicator panel is located on the outer side of the freezer compartment door. 1. Freezer compartment temperature setting indicator 9. Error indicator 10. Fridge compartment temperature change indicator 2.
Setting the fridge compartment temperature When you want to change your refrigerator’s temperature settings, you need to press the “Fridge compartment temperature adjustment button” to set the fridge compartment temperature. The fridge compartment temperature can be set to cooler degrees every time you press on the button (such as 8°C, 6°C, 4°C, 2°C, 8°C, L).
5 Sliding Body Shelves Multi-purpose Shelf 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. (May not be available in some models.
6 Icematic When the Icematic water supply reservoir (1) is removed in order to fill it up, it must be replaced within two minutes after it has been filled with water. The Icematic cells automatically fill with water when the cartridge is seated in place. Your ice will be ready in approximately 2 hours. The ice bank is only intended for accumulating the ice cubes. Do not put water in it, doing so will cause it to break.
7 • 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.
8 Recommendations for freshfood compartment (Optional) Chiller compartments If you wish to use the storage container under the shelf as the Chiller compartment, the storage container under the shelf should be placed as shown in the picture. 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.
9 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.
Cleaning the water tank Release the tank cover from the water tank by opening the latches on both sides. Remove the water tank and clean with warm clean water. Place the water tank into its seating, install the tank cover and close the latches. When mounting the water reservoir, make sure that the hooks behind it are securely attached to the hangers on the door. Water tray Any water that drips whilst using the water dispenser accumulates in the drip tray.
10 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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