4. INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE (°C)
IEC 62552 (ISO 15502)
SN (Subnormal)
From +10°C to +32°C
N (Normal)
From +16°C to +32°C
ST (Subtropical)
From +16°C to +38°C
T (Tropical)
From +16°C to +43°C
Table-1
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Before connecting the appliance to the main power source, please read carefully theinstructions
for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
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Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged,
notify the retailer from which you have purchased the appliance.
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Before connecting the appliance to the main power source, let the appliance rest in an upright
position for a min. 6 hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults because of
transportation on the cooling system.
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The appliance will operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in
the table.
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Note: The cooling performance and power consumption of the refrigerator may be affected by
the ambient temperature, the door opening frequency, and the location of the refrigerator. We
recommend the temperature settings as appropriate.
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After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
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Do not place the refrigerator near other appliances or devices which radiate heat, such as a
cooker, a stove, a room heater, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight. The
appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas cooker or at least 50 cm away
from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance between such source of heat and the appliance is
smaller, use an insulating panel.
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Connect the appliance to the main power source using the power cord. The wall outlet should be
fitted with a ground contact (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated on the rating plate/label with basic information on the appliance.
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The appliance must be connected to the main power source and grounded in compliance with
the electrical standards and regulations.
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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
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ADVICE FOR POWER SAVING OF APPLIANCE
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FOOD STORAGE & FOOD HANDLING GUIDELINES
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Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging, maintaining the right temperature, and
observing the food hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality of food storage.
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Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the packaging.
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Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in the refrigerator as it is not
designed for chemical or scientific
laboratory usage purposes.
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Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed and stored in an upright position.
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Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed containers
or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from emitting or receiving odors and humidity.
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Do not put large utensils on the shelf that may block the proper door closing which leads to
energy loss.
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If you are leaving home for a longer period of time, remove perishables from the refrigerator.
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When purchasing deep-frozen food, comply with the following: Check the expiry date & Use the
deep-frozen food before the expiry date.
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Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
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Keep the right temperature setting to avoid excessive running of the compressor.
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Do not place appliance in direct sunlight and avoid placement near direct heat source.
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Do not open the door more often than necessary.
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Do not keep the door open for a longer duration to avoid ice formation in the freezer.
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keep sufficient space around the appliance.
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Back of the appliance or wire Condenser unit should be kept clean.
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Ensure proper door closed with right gasket sealing
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Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room temperature.
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Thaw any frozen food in the refrigerator ,thereby allowing to cool other foods with this low
temperature.
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Danger of frostbite: Do not touch or put frozen food immediately in the mouth, as it may cause
frostnip or frostbite.
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Do not store Glass bottles, cans or canned food in the freezer compartment: They can be
broken or exploded due to thermal shock.
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During a malfunction of the refrigerator/freezer if food is stored too long inside, discard them, it
can cause food poisoning.
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In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the door frequently to avoid cooling loss.
Please check with the local Electricity office to know how long the power shutdown lasts. If it is
longer than 24 hours, please remove all frozen foods and decide accordingly.
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Unpleasant odor warns of lacking cleanliness of the appliance or perished contents.
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Frequent opening of the refrigerator/ freezer door or prolonging the cleaning time of the
refrigerator/freezer may result in reduced storage life of food as these malpractices will alter the
performance of the refrigerator.
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Avoid excessive stuffing inside refrigerator to Keep proper gaps for air circulation behind glass
shelf
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Ensure proper defrosting after every 3 days or incase of excess ice.
This appliance intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
1. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working
environments.
2. Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.
3. Catering and similar non retail applications
4. Bed and breakfast type environment.
3. WARNING
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Connect the appliance to the main power source, with the cord anchorage facing downwards.
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Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands, as there is risk of electric shock.
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If the socket is loose in gripping the plug , fix the issue first and then secure the plug firmly.
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Hold the plug grip firmly and pull the plug out from the outlet.
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Do not use the power cord to place or hang objects , and do not bend the cord as it can cause
physical damage to the power cord.
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After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible.
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Do not use single/multi adapters or extension cords
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The appliance must be connected to the main power source and grounded in compliance with
the electrical standards and regulations.
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Do not pour water on the refrigerator/freezer directly.
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Never use any flammable aerosol spray or any flammable substances near the appliance.
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Contact the IFB Service centre incase of excessive dust built up at the back of the refrigerator or
if there are situations where excessive water enters the refrigerator.
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Plug the appliance into a grounding socket: the appliance must be correctly connected to an
approved earthing system.
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Check if there is any leakage current by the professional electrician for safety reasons.
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Never use gas pipes , telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical
ground.
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This appliance is intended solely for household purposes with the sole purpose of storing food
and drinks at low temperature.
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Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive substances in the refrigerator as it is not
designed for chemical or scientific laboratory usage purposes.
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Use external door handle / built in Pocket handle to open and close the refrigerator, it is not
recommended to open the door holding door sides or accessible gaps provided, you can hurt
your hand while following malpractices.
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This appliance is not intended to use by children without supervision and adequate knowledge.
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This appliance can be used by children aged 8+ years and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
instructions concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Keep the packaging material away from the children's reach as they can use the packaging as a play
to cover themselves which could be fatal to life.
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To avoid the risk of children becoming trapped and suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide
inside the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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WARNING: Improper use can cause physical damage and personal injury.
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Do not use excessive pressure on door handles, or hang any load
on the door like shopping bags etc, there is danger of refrigerator door misalignment or
unbalanced product might fall off.
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Avoid placing the refrigerator to direct sunlight, near to heat source such as gas stove etc. as it
can weaken the refrigerator cooling performance.
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Do not contact unauthorized service providers to carry out services for the appliance. The
company will not hold any responsibility if there is any irreversible issue arising out of such
malpractices.
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Do not try to replace the cord or attempt service on your own.
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Do not place heavy things on top or in close vicinity of the refrigerator ie. Liquid storage bins,
burning candles, plastic/cloth refrigerator cover as it can cause fire due to short circuit.
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Do not reach out your hands or legs under the Refrigerator (when cleaning under the
refrigerator),You will get hurt by rough edges and parts under the refrigerator.
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Prevent overloading the door bin, as there is risk of bottles titling off if they are not properly kept.
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Do not use a heater or hair drying to blow hot air or any sharp edge equipment to defrost ice
buildup inside the freezer.
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Do not place any odor removal lighted gadgets inside the refrigerator.
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Place the shelf in the correct position until the shelf stopper position, if the shelf is placed upside
down there will be cooling inefficiency /danger of shelf slipping off causing injury.
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Do not place bottles one above another in the bottle storage space, place them in the row ,
upright position secured in the shelf.
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In case of gas leakage, ventilate the room instead of unplugging the refrigerator: Explosion or
fire may occur.
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Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged,
notify the retailer from which you have purchased the appliance.
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This appliance contains a certain amount of Isobutane refrigerant (R600a), a natural gas with
not only high environmental compatibility but also combustibility.
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In case of transportation or installation of the appliance, meticulous care is required for no parts
of the refrigerating circuit to be damaged. Refrigerant squirting out of the pipes could ignite or
cause eye injury.
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If a leak is detected, avoid any naked flames or potential sources of ignition and ventilate the
area for several minutes.
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Please tie the extra length of the power cord at the back of the refrigerator and make sure you
don’t trap the mains cable beneath the fridge when putting it in position.
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C-Pentane is used as an insulation blowing gas. The flammable insulation blowing gasses
require a special disposal procedure. Do not try to separate any components from the
refrigerator.
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For detailed information on product disposal, please contact the relevant municipal body in
charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store where you bought the
product.
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Do not allow children to play with the appliance kept for disposal, supervise the children so that
they don’t harm themselves by locking themselves in the refrigerator.
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