Instructions for use Upright refrigerator - freezer
Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer. Refrigerator is used in households for storage of fresh food at temperatures above 0°C).
Before first operation instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have. Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer version, with integrated fan and automatic defrost. • Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport. • Door corners are fitted with protective spacers.
• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or disposed without threat to the environment. • To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance. • Never let the children play with the appliance. • Self closing door hinge (certain models only) pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar.
Description of the appliance A Refrigerator (traditional and NO FROST appliance) 1 Control panel 2 Fan* 3 Interior illumination light 4 Shelf (adjustable height) 5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6, open 12 eggs) 6 Crisp tray 7 Door trays (options: deep, shallow, cover or no cover) 8 Bottle tray with holder 15 Leg 16 Wheel B Freezer (traditional appliance) 9 Freeze drawer 10 Storage drawer 11 Storage drawer 12 Door tray 13 Ice tray 14 Defrost water groove* B Freezer (NO FROST appliance) 9 Storage drawer 10 Freeze
A Refrigerator 1 Control panel 2 Fan* 3 Interior illumination light 4 Shelf (adjustable height) 5 Foldable egg tray (closed 6, open 12 eggs) 6 Crisp tray 7 Door trays (options: deep, shallow, cover or no cover) 8 Bottle tray with holder* 15 Leg 16 Wheel B Freezer 9 Freeze drawer 10 Storage drawer 11 Storage drawer 12 Door tray 13 Ice tray 14 Defrost water groove* 142468 • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction.
Installation and connection Selecting the location • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate. Class SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C ST (subtropical) from +18°C to +38°C T (tropical) from +18°C to +43°C Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.
Remark: * Applies to OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…). Connecting to power supply 142468 8 • Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance. • Mains power connection and grounding must be in accordance to standing regulations and local requirements.
Required tools; socket spanner nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25. Caution! After unscrewing of before fixing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual later use), remove also the cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the attached cover during the assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite side of the upper part of the door. 2.
9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite sequence. Remark: • At OLD TIMER appliances (in the model marking …O…) alteration of door opening direction is not possible.
Control panel Control unit I. MODEL WITH KNOBS MODEL WITHOUT KNOBS 142468 A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation* C Freezer alarm off button* D Red LED: flashing with freezer alarm* E Fast freeze button* F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure* * Certain models only.
The ON/OFF button The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. Green LED is on. The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however, is still under mains power). Setting freezer temperature • Temperature of the appliance is set by turning the • • 142468 12 button A to the position between the Min and Max span. Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is to Eco position.
Fast freeze function In models with knobs activate continuous freezing by pressing the knob E, and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF). In models with knobs orange lamp (F) is on. If this option is not switched off manually, it is switched off automatically (after approximately two days). • The function is used with the first start of the appliance, before cleaning, and when larger quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance.
Control panel II. APPLIANCE WITH THE VALVE AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY A Refrigerator/freezer selector switch B Green light lit: appliance is in operation. C Freezer sound alarm switch off button. D Red light flashing: freezer temperature excessively high E ON/OFF button and temperature setting F Orange light lit: Intensive freezing option is on G Digital temperature display: indicates actual refrigerator temperature from +1°C to + 9°C, for freezer from - 16°C to - 24°C and SF (intensive freezing).
Refrigerator/freezer selector Use the rotating switch A to select the appliance section whose temperature you wish to see on the display, and whose temperature you may set by using the knob E. ON/OFF button and temperature selector ON/OFF button Use the knob A to select the freezer, and switch the appliance on with a 3-second long press of the knob E. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are switched on, and the operation mode is indicated by the lit green light.
Intensive freezing Use the rotating switch to select the freezer. By short consecutive pressing of the knob E select the intensive freezing option (SF) and wait for 5 seconds for the setting to be saved. Orange light (F) is lit. If the setting is not switched off manually, it will be switched off automatically after approximately two days. Use this option with the first start of the appliance, before cleaning, and prior inserting large quantities of fresh food into the freezer.
Control panel III.
Switching the appliance ON/OFF Before the first use of the appliance first plug the power cable into the wall socket. Display indicates dashes for both the refrigerator and the freezer. • Switch the appliance on/off by pressing the button A for 3 seconds. Both the refrigerator and the freezer are started, green signal lamps B and D are on. In this mode you can switch off the refrigerator only by pressing button C for 3 seconds (green signal lamp 2 is off).
Alarm Continuous sound - open refrigerator door alarm If the refrigerator door is open for more than one minute, the sound alarm is turned on (continuous tone) and red signal lamp J is on. The alarm is automatically switched off when the door is closed, but you can also switch it off by pressing the alarm off button (I).
Intensive cooling Intensive cooling of the refrigerator is activated by pressing the button G (orange signal lamp H is on). It is automatically switched off after 6 hours, and the selection is set back to the pervading value. It is intended for fast cooling of large quantity of inserted food. Intensive freezing It is activated by pressing the button E (orange signal lamp F is on), and the intensive cooling of the freezer starts.
Recommended distribution of food Refrigerator compartments: - top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, … - middle section: dairy products, cheese, readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TVdinners, … - bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, … - crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads, appliances without ZERO’N’FRESH drawer also: root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, … - ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: fresh meat, meat products, fish, seafood, dairy
Storing fresh food Important precautions for storing fresh food Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions have substantial impact on the quality of stored food. Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging. Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent absorbing of moisture and building of odors. Never store inflammable, volatile or explosive substances.
safeguarded against pulling out. It may be pulled out only if empty, by lifting the front part and pulling it towards you. Place the bottle rack in the appliance in such way to avoid obstruction of door closing by the length of the stacked bottles. Maximum load of the rack is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass - see label at the right side of the interior of the appliance. • Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables.
Freezing and storage of frozen food Freezing procedure • Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing fresh food. In models with knobs continuous freezing is activated by pressing the knob E, and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF). After this period place fresh food in the freezing compartment. In NO FROST freezer model use central drawer for freezing. Do not let the already frozen packages touch the fresh ones.
The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer as a single load is declared on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which in turn affects the quality of frozen foods. Approximate storage time of frozen foods The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
Defrosting frozen food Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals. Making ice Remove the cap from ice tray (certain models only) and fill it to the mark with filtered cold water. Close it and place it on the door shelf.
Defrosting the appliance Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator The appliance needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates.
Cleaning 142468 28 Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect the appliance from the mains (turn the thermostat button to the position and pull the power cord from the mains outlet). Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents growth of bacteria and maintains the interior clean and germ free. Make sure to remove traces of any cleaning agents you had been using. • Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and mild liquid detergent.
Troubleshooting guide Fault: Cause/Remedy The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on. Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: • Ambient temperature too high. • Frequent opening of the door, door open too long. • Door not closed properly (particle between door gasket, sagged door, check gasket sealing, etc...). • Excessive quantity of fresh food inserted at once.
Fault: Cause/Remedy Difficult door opening: • If you attempt to open the immediately closed door of the freezer you may experience resistance. This happens because certain quantity of cold air escapes from the appliance through the open door and is replaced by warm ambient air. Cooling of such air creates negative pressure (vacuum) and suction, which prevents easy opening of the door. This is normalized after several minutes and you can open the door with ease.
Noise level THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO IMPACT TO THE FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. 31 142468 Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for certain appliances also the fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance.
