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Instruction manual Ri5501

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Page 1: ...Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www caple co uk Built i n 50 50 Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual RI5501 ...

Page 2: ... 3 Environmental Protection 12 Electrical Connection 13 Ventilation Requirements 14 Product Overview 15 UsingTheAppliance 16 Accessories 19 Humidity Controlled Drawer 20 Food Storage 21 CleaningAnd Maintenance 28 TransportAnd Repositioning 31 Troubleshooting 32 Energy SavingTips 34 Caple Contact Details 36 ...

Page 3: ... in accordance with all applicable local and international standards and regulations This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Farm Houses By clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments Bed and breakfast type environments This appliance may only be used by persons incl...

Page 4: ...ce Never allow children to play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances Materials used for packaging nylon staplers Styrofoam etc may cause harmful effects to children they should be disposed of immediately Children can injure themselves on an o...

Page 5: ...iance malfunctioning To maintain the efficiency and safety of your appliance we recommend you always use original spare parts and to call only our authorised Caple Service agents in case of need Multi socket adapters and extension leads should not be used to connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply The electrical system of this appliance may be used safely only when it is correctly co...

Page 6: ...e refrigerator plug it must be replaced by the manufacturer a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 13 amperes If there is no such socket in your house please have one installed by an authorised electrician I N S TA L L ...

Page 7: ...reezer is placed next to a deep freezer there must be at least 2cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance Do not place anything on top of your appliance Caple is not responsible for any damage t...

Page 8: ... or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance Protect your appliance against atmospheric effects Do not expose it to effects such as sun rain snow etc D U R I N G U S E Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed...

Page 9: ... improper use of the appliance Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Do not eat ice cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the freezer compartment Frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not re freeze partially or fully thawed food This may cause health issues such as food poisoning Defrosted food may only be re fro...

Page 10: ...not damage the refrigerant circuit Always transport the appliance in its original packaging and in an upright position If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas but it is explosive In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler e...

Page 11: ...ck before discarding it because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal e g by puncturing coolant channels bending pipework scratching the surface coating WARNING Serious injury or death risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk FIRE Warning Risk of fire flammable materials CAUTION Injury or property damage ris...

Page 12: ...hold waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation Low Voltage Directive LVD and Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all app...

Page 13: ... the surface coating WARNING Serious injury or death risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk FIRE Warning Risk of fire flammable materials CAUTION Injury or property damage risk IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly IMPORTANT Do not use th pliance without the fuse cover in position The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3 pin mains plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse Should the ...

Page 14: ...rchased from your retailer or www caple co uk To ensure the correct operation of the appliance it is important the top of the housing is not blocked off The top of the cabinet needs to be vented into the room the recommended minimum size of the vent opening is 500 x 40mm There should also be space at the rear of the cabinet to allow the cool air to be drawn over the condenser This should also be a...

Page 15: ...compartment B Freezer compartment 1 Refrigerator shelves 2 Crisper cover 3 Crisper 4 Freezer upper flap Drawer 5 Freezer drawers 6 Ice box tray 7 Plastic ice scraper 8 Bottle shelf 9 Door shelf 10 Egg tray This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance Parts may vary according to the appliance model ...

Page 16: ...er Rinse with clean water and dry Your appliance may have an odour when it is operated for the first time This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge starts to cool When the appliance has been positioned adjust the feet to ensure the unit is stable This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening closing WARNING Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the po...

Page 17: ... fresh foods or a large quantity of foods set to 5 The appliance will work for longer Once the food is fully frozen reset the thermostat to its original position SUPER FREEZE AND WINTER SWITCH For maximum freezing capacity press this switch 24 hours before placing food in the freezing compartment In order to save energy please turn the switch Off 24 hours after placing food in the freezer When the...

Page 18: ...ssor Once power is restored delay plugging in your appliance for 5 to 10 minutes This will help prevent damage to the appliance s components Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature ranges stated in the standards according to the climate class stated in the information label It is not recommended that your fridge is operated in the environments which are outside of the stat...

Page 19: ...time frost will build up in certain areas of the freezer The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed regularly Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit 4 3 3 The Bottle Holder Use the bottle holder to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over 5...

Page 20: ...drawer is totally full the humidity controller should be opened By means of this the air in the draw and humidity rate will be controlled and endurance life will be increased If you see any condensation on the glass shelf above the humidity control should be moved into the open position NOTE The drawers are specifically designed to store fruit vegetables only We do not recommend storing meats and ...

Page 21: ...table bin where the air is cooler as this provides the best storage conditions Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene sensitive vegetables green leaves broccoli carrot etc being affected by ethylene releaser fruits banana peach apricot etc Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator Storage time for all foo...

Page 22: ...nd three star compartments are not suitable for freezing of fresh food If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods switch off defrost clean dry and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance FOOD MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME HOW AND WHERE TO STORE Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin Meat and fish 2 3 days Wrap in plastic foil bags or in a meat container a...

Page 23: ...hat the packaging is not damaged Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity band abnormal swelling It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperatu...

Page 24: ...ng period of time Therefore add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used Suitable oils are margarine calf fat olive oil and butter Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic o...

Page 25: ...ven if it has a membrane Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 6 Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 6 Deer rabbit wild boar In 2 5 kg portions or as fillets 6 8 Freshwater fish Salmon Carp Crane Catfish After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish wash and dry it If necessary remove the tail and head 2 Lean fish Bass Turbot Flounder 4 Fatty fishes Tuna Mackarel Bluefish Anchovy 2 4 Shellfish Clean and ...

Page 26: ... into two pieces remove the core and boil in water 8 10 Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 9 Cauliflower Remove the leaves cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while 10 12 Aubergine Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 12 Sweet corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12 Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 10 Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces a...

Page 27: ...C Pastry 1 3 2 3 5 10 200 225 C Pie 1 1 5 3 4 5 8 190 200 C Filo dough 2 3 1 1 5 5 8 190 200 C Pizza 2 3 2 4 15 20 200 C DAIRY PRODUCTS PREPARATION MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME MONTHS STORAGE CONDITIONS Packet Homogenized Milk In its own packet 2 3 Pure Milk in its own packet Cheese excluding white cheese In slices 6 8 Original packaging may be used for short term storage Keep wrapped in foil for longer p...

Page 28: ...ean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water Do not wash accessories in a dish washer Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity WARNING Serious injury or death risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk FIRE Warning Risk of fire flammable materials CAUTION Injury or property damage risk IMPORTAN...

Page 29: ...ing out You can also clean the drain hole by pouring half a glass of water down it EN 18 6 1 Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation The water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to pr...

Page 30: ...The numbers and location of the LED strips may change according to the model HOLIDAY SHORT HOLIDAYS Leave the fridge freezer operating during holidays of less than three weeks LONG HOLIDAYS If the appliance will not be used for several months remove all items and turn off the appliance Set the thermostat to position defrost and clean your fridge To prevent odour and mould growth leave the door ope...

Page 31: ...may be kept for re transportation optional Fasten your appliance with thick packaging bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging Remove all movable parts shelves accessories vegetable bins and so on or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands tape when re positioning or transporting Always carry your appliance in the upright position ...

Page 32: ...ECK IF The appliance is overloaded The doors are closed properly There is any dust on the condenser There is enough space near the rear and side walls THE APPLIANCE IS NOISY The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise bubbling sound even when the compressor is not running Do not worry this is normal If you hear a different sound check whether The appliance ...

Page 33: ...idge due to the operation of the compressor at specified intervals This is normal there is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless there is excessive ice The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use only It is not suitable for commercial or common use If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with this we emphasise that the manufacturer and the deal...

Page 34: ... is thawing This will save energy Frozen food left to thaw outside of the appliance will result in a waste of energy 4 Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance If left uncovered the humidity inside the appliance will increase therefore the appliance uses more energy Keeping drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste 5 Avoid keeping the doors op...

Page 35: ...35 Instruction manual Ri5501 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference NOTES ...

Page 36: ...Caple Service Fourth Way Avonmouth Bristol BS11 8DW T 0117 938 1900 E service caple co uk www caple co uk ...

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