refrigerator INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ER 1627 T 2222 638-23 UK
CONTENTS Instructions for the User Instructions for the Installer Important Safety Instructions 3 Technical Specifications 11 Description of the Appliance 4 Installation 11 Operation 5 Before use Setting the temperature Fresh food refrigeration The door shelves The -star compartment Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Normal operating sounds 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 Positioning Door reversal Health and Safety Guidelines 7 Defrosting 8 Maintenance and Cleaning 9 Internal cleaning Exter
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation ■ General Safety Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
Servicing ■ ■ This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact Expert Appliance Care. At the end of the Appliance Life ■ ■ When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site.
OPERATION Before use Fresh food refrigeration Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly. To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
The door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes the central door shelf can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as figure. PR187 For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf and the bottle shelf can be removed by pulling them in the director of the arrows, then refitting them in position. PR190 The -star compartment Thawing This compartment is suitable for the storage of commercially frozen food and for ice cube making.
Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling evaporator. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.
DEFROSTING While in operation the -star compartment becomes progressively covered with frost. This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents the cold from reaching the food should be removed whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4". To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows: 1. Push the conveyor completely in. 2. Place a tray on the upper shelf of the refrigerator under the drain hole of the conveyor. 3.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Before contacting Expert Appliance Care check the following points. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom Solution No power to appliance - Check there is power at the socket. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. - Check the fuse has not blown.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*) 220-240 V / 50 Hz 90 W 0.62 kWh TOTAL GROSS CAPACITY 160 l NET CAPACITY 118 l NET CAPACITY Fridge -compartment 85 54.5 60 cm cm cm 13 l STAR RATING (*)This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located).
Door reversal Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. To carry out this reversal go through the following steps: 1. Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing. 2. Remove the bottom door hinge (5). 3. Remove the door (4) by opening it and pulling it gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge pin (2). 4.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
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