Eco FRIDGE-FREEZER MODEL Nos.
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 Description of the appliance 4 Technical specification 16 Operation 5 Installation 17 Before use 5 Positioning 17 Setting the temperature 5 Electrical Connection 18 The freezer compartment 5 Door Reversal 19 Freezing fresh food 5 Frozen food storage 6 Thawing 6 Making ice cubes 6 Fresh food refrigeration 6 Normal operating sounds 6 Movable shelves 7 Health and Safety Guidelin
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A B L C I H D G FAST FREEZE E F A- Thermostat control B- Dairy compartment C- Storage shelf D- Bottle storage shelf E- Freezer calendar F- Freezing/Storage compartment G- Freezing fresh food compartment H- Salad drawers I- Glass shelf L- Wire shelves 4
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). No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for any period of time (see page 10 Low ambient operation). However should the temperature rise above 16¡C remember to turn the switch off again. Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Frozen food storage Making ice cubes When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food. The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube trays. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes.
Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible. ¥ 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, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix 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 DIMENSIONS Height 166 cm Width 49,5 cm Depth 60 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 150 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.14 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 149 l Freezer 104 l Fridge 145 l NET CAPACITY Freezer 85 l * 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 on ÒDoor reversal directionsÓ paragraph. You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet.
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.
Door reversal directions 1. Disconnect from the electricity supply. 2. Remove all loose items, including food, store food in a cool place. 3 3. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing; 4. Remove the feet (2-3) 1 2 D715 5. Remove bottom hinge (1). 6. Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (H) and remove the latter. H 7.
