User Manual FRF55W CONTENTS Safety information.......................................2 Safety instructions...................................... 4 Operation....................................................6 First use......................................................8 Daily use.....................................................9 Hints and tips............................................10 Care and cleaning.................................... 11 Troubleshooting......................................
SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION • • • Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves. • Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. • Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp. • Do not freeze again food that has been thawed. • Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food. Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit.
OPERATION Control panel 1 2 3 5 1 Green Indicator Light 2 Red Indicator Light 3 Temperature Regulator 4 4 Half Loaded position 5 Full Loaded position Switching on Leave the appliance to stand upright for 4 hours after installation. Insert the plug into the wall socket. 1. The Green Indicator Light will light up and remain lit until the appliance is switched off. 2. Leave to run for 8 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.
OPERATION To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: • turn the Temperature Regulator toward MIN to obtain the minimum coldness. • turn the Temperature Regulator toward MAX to obtain the maximum coldness. In case of freezing less food volumes, the Half Loaded setting is the most suitable. In case of freezing large food volumes, the Full Loaded setting is the most suitable. CAUTION! Do not place heavy nor hot objects on top of the appliance to avoid any damage.
FIRST USE Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Freezing fresh food The freezing (top) area is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food, place it in the freezing (top) compartment and leave it there for 24 hours. Move frozen food in the storing (lower) compartments to make room for another freezing.
HINTS AND TIPS Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. • A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. • A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). • A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. General warnings CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. Periodic cleaning CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
CARE AND CLEANING basin underneath to collect the defrost water. WARNING! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... PROBLEM The appliance does not operate. The appliance is noisy. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned. SOLUTION Position the water drainage plug in the correct way. Food products are not wrap- Wrap the food products betped properly. ter. Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter. Door is misaligned or interferes with ventilation grill. The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling". The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.
TROUBLESHOOTING When contacting us for Service please ensure that you have your purchase receipt and the following information available: • Model No............................. • Serial No.............................. • Product No.......................... • Purchase Date.................... Customer Care. Please contact Frigidaire, Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU49QQ. Telephone No. 03445 610528 Closing the door 1. Clean the door gaskets. 2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
INSTALLATION WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 2 1 45° Positioning A This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: CLIMATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CLASS 45° 2 2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers through 45° until they lock into place. SN +10°C to + 32°C Levelling N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level.
INSTALLATION 100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet. 100 mm 15 mm 15 mm 3. Unscrew the screws of the door bottom hinge. 4. Take off the appliance door by pulling it slightly downwards. 5. Unscrew the top door hinge pin of the appliance then screw it back on the other side.
INSTALLATION WARNING! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. 4 1 2 3 The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: A B CAUTION! Reposition, level the appliance, wait for at least four hours and then connect it to the power socket. Do a final check to make sure that: • All screws are tightened. • The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. • The door opens and closes correctly.
INSTALLATION Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. 5. Switch on the appliance. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse (B). In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data Height mm 850 Width mm 550 Depth mm 612 Rising time Hours 22 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information are situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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