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The appliance aperture should be:

Height

1780mm

Depth

550mm

Width

570mm

1) The height of the aperture needs to be exactly 1780mm.

If necessary, you should utilise extra filler shelves to fill any

additional space that you have in the aperture.  As shown in Figure

26.

2) IMPORTANT: Integrated appliances MUST have a minimum of

200cm

2

free air flow for ventilation at the bottom and 200cm

2

at

the top of the appliance. Please see figure 28. Without the required

ventilation the fridge/freezer will not function properly.

The minimum amount of ventilation that is required. As shown in Figure

28.

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8.4 APERTURE & VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

GB IE

Figure 25

Figure 26

Figure 27

min 200 cm

2

min 200 cm

2

Figure 28

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Summary of Contents for RD-270REU

Page 1: ...ed to copy or adapt any of the content without the prior written permission of Focal Point Fires plc 1 Revision C 09 13 RD 270REU Integrated Fridge Freezer Owner s Instructions GB IE Focal Point Fires plc Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT Tel 01202 499330 Option 5 Fax 01202 499326 www focalpointfires co uk e sales focalpointfires co uk MODELS COVERED BY THESE INSTRUCTIONS RD 270REU Integrated Fridge Fr...

Page 2: ...ion contained in this booklet please phone the FOCALPOINT advice line IMPORTANT Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Use of the appliance Your appliance is only designed to be used in the home It is suitable for storing food that needs to be chilled and refrigerated If it is used for any other purpose or it is not used correctly FOCALPOINT will a...

Page 3: ...e into contact with the elements Before cleaning the appliance or performing maintenance work ensure that the appliance has been disconnected from the mains supply Never allow the back coils of the appliance to come into contact with the wall surface Always ensure that the location where you are installing your appliance is free of stored items such as papers and other flammable materials Never bl...

Page 4: ...e thermostat Egg rack 4 General racks 4 Safety glass shelves including salad drawer cover 2 salad drawers 3 freezer drawers Ice cube tray Reversible doors 4 star freezer Energy efficiency class Energy class A Please refer to the installation instructions for more specific information on the size of aperture that you will require 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 4 3 0 RD 270REU SPECIFICATION GB IE 1034 1...

Page 5: ... rating plate is located on the inside of the freezer its climate class is SN N ST 1 Control Panel 2 Fridge Light 3 Safety Glass Shelves x3 4 Salad Crisper Drawer Cover x2 5 Salad Crisper Drawers x3 6 Freezer Drawers x3 7 Fridge Door Shelves x4 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 5 3 1 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION GB IE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 3 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search engine ...

Page 6: ... WILL DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THE WORKING LIFE Freezer Compartment A Freezer section with a net capacity of 67 litres 1 The power LED indicator 1 glows red when the appliance is operating 2 By pressing the ON OFF button 5 the left hand side indicator 1 turns red indicating that the appliance is switched on 3 The Cool Off up and down buttons adjust the operating temperature of the fridge By pressing bo...

Page 7: ...he unit is switched off or unplugged you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance on the thermostat or connecting it to the mains supply You switch on the appliance by connecting it to the mains supply and setting the thermostat The thermostat displays are located on the control panel which can be found at the top of the Fridge freezer The thermostat automatically regulates th...

Page 8: ...leaned thoroughly and placed in the salad drawers Cheese and butter should be placed in airtight containers or they can be wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags As much air as possible should be removed from the bags Milk bottles should have a cap on them and be stored on the bottle shelf that sits in the door Garlic potatoes onions and bananas should only be stored in a refrigerator IF they...

Page 9: ... for frozen foods are suitable packaging for storing frozen food Tape rubber bands or plastic clips are suitable for sealing bags and wrapping Before sealing a suitable bag you should compress the air out of it as this will help the food more easily Flat packages freeze more easily If you are freezing liquid then do not fill the container to the brim Liquids will expand when being frozen Do not pl...

Page 10: ...lean the condenser coils at the back of the appliance to maintain a high performance level Defrost the freezer compartment regularly A build up of ice decreases the efficiency of the appliance Defrost whenever the frost reaches 5mm thickness Clean the door gasket with warm water or a neutral detergent that leaves no residue A tight sealing door gasket is critical to the efficiency of the appliance...

Page 11: ... automatic defrosting process and deflect water into the base of the refrigerator Use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water to clean the evaporation tray IMPORTANT It is normal to get some ice droplets forming on the back wall of the appliance The formation of ice droplets does not indicate an appliance fault Defrosting the freezer compartment The frost in the freezer compartment sh...

Page 12: ...k or personal injury Remove the screws with a Phillips screw driver Remove the light cover by pulling the bottom end of the light cover gently Remove the screws on the LED panel Replace with a 1 Watt LED light board that is the same size and shape and then tighten the screw Replace the light LED panel cover and tighten the screws IMPORTANT Before installation and usage read all the instructions an...

Page 13: ...e located in direct sunlight or exposed to continuous heat or extremes of temperature e g next to a radiator or boiler The door should be able to open completely and freely The appliance should be situated so the food stored inside can be easily accessed Check whether there is an electrical socket available which will be accessible after the appliance is installed The doors of the Fridge freezer c...

Page 14: ...oto position As shown in Figure 11 C Unscrew the two screws on the hinge then remove the top hinge As shown in Figure 12 D Remove the refrigerator door by lifting it upwards and away from the middle hinge As shown in Figure 13 Place it on a cushioned surface to ensure that the door does not receive damage 14 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 3 REVERSING THE RD 270REU DOORS CONTINUED GB IE Figure 9 Figu...

Page 15: ...d remove the lower hinge As shown in Figure 16 H Refit the lower hinge on the opposite side As shown in Figure 17 IMPORTANT The position of the hinge pin must be changed from the right hole to the left hole As shown in figure 17 15 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 3 REVERSING THE RD 270REU DOORS CONTINUED GB IE Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Downloaded from www Manualslib com manuals search e...

Page 16: ...uld be fixed in the position shown in the photograph L Refit the refrigerator door and install the new door hinge bracket part of the fixing kit As shown in Figure 20 Figure 21 shows the new left side top hinge which is part of the fixing kit and the original hinge bracket Remove the hinge pin from the right hinge and reuse on the left hinge 16 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 3 REVERSING THE RD 270RE...

Page 17: ...here to the cabinet properly all the way around the door Or 2 Use a hair dryer on its lowest heat setting and lightly heat the areas of the door seal that are not adhering correctly The heat will make the seal more pliable and this will allow you to manipulate the seal into the correct position IMPORTANT Only use the lowest setting of the hair dryer and do not heat the seal for long periods of tim...

Page 18: ...iances MUST have a minimum of 200cm2 free air flow for ventilation at the bottom and 200cm2 at the top of the appliance Please see figure 28 Without the required ventilation the fridge freezer will not function properly The minimum amount of ventilation that is required As shown in Figure 28 18 2013 Focal Point Fires plc 8 4 APERTURE VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS GB IE Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 min...

Page 19: ... Figure 30 IMPORTANT This will help to keep the appliance vertically parallel with the décor doors C Measure a distance of approximately 40mm between the front edge of the housing unit and the front edge of the appliance As shown in Figure 31 D Fix the appliance into position As shown in Figure 32 E Trim the side gasket to an approximate size and then insert it into the 5mm gap that you left on st...

Page 20: ...the appliance doors there are 2 slider guides per door Insert the sliders into the slider guides Mark the distance from the front edge of the furniture door to the edge of the slider The measurement should be approximately 20mm Fix the sliders into position the screws must be fully tightened As shown in Figure 36 J Check both furniture doors open and close properly without fouling on the kitchen c...

Page 21: ...ature controls on lower settings for prolonged periods the defrost drain hole will freeze It may also cause the appliance to overwork and the fridge and freezer sections to freeze over The seal must adhere properly all the way around the door If either seal is not adhering to the cabinet properly then you should either 1 Use a warm damp cloth and manipulate the seal until it does adhere to the cab...

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