REFRIGERATORFREEZER FCB 285 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2223 010-11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information. This information has been provided in the interest of safety.
CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Information 2 Instructions for the Installer Operation 4 Technical Specification 13 Before use 4 Installation 14 Setting the temperature 4 Positioning 14 The freezer compartment 4 Electrical Connection 15 Freezing fresh food 4 Frozen food storage 5 Door Reversal 16 Thawing 5 Making ice cubes 5 Fresh food refrigeration 5 Normal operating sounds 5 Movable shelves 6 Positioning the door shelves 6 Hints and Tips 7 Mainten
OPERATION Before using 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. Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator and the freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.
Frozen food storage When first starting-up or after a period of non use, before putting the products in the freezer compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal opertion position. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary. Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one or more trays for ice-cubes trays.
Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired . D040 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height.To make these adjustments proceed as follows: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes off, then reposition as required.
HINTS AND TIPS Food Storage In the Event of a Power Failure • To obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment. If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. • Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal cleaning Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows; Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing. Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food. Never use metal tools for this operation.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING 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. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points: Symptom Solution No power to the 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.
During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient temperature the freezer will defrost . If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, EHP, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Firenzi appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 160 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.10 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 170 l Freezer 173 l Fridge 92 Freezer 110 l NET CAPACITY STAR RATING * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
INSTALLATION Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE. Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions under “Door reversal”.
Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
Instructions for totally built-in appliances Door reversal The appliance is supplied with the right or left door opening. To change the opening direction of the door proceed as in the following instructions before installing it. 1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer 2. Remove the upper door 3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the brackets and refit them on the opposite side 4. Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the spacer on the opposite side 5.
Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it stands against the interior surface of the unit on the side where the door hinges of the appliances are fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts up against the unit (1) and make sure that the lower hinge is in line with the surface of the unit (2). 1 2 D023 Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance.
Place guide (Ha) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied. ca. 50 mm 90° 21 m m 90° ca. 50 mm 21 m m Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place Ha Hc PR33 8mm Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha).
Fix cover (Hd) on guide (Hb) until it clips into place. Hb Hd PR167/1 If the appliance is fixed to the side of the kitchen unit, simply slacken the screws in fixing brackets (D), move the brackets as shown in the figure and retighten the screws. Then fit cover (E). D E D734 After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet.
