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given on your food packaging.
Defrosting
After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the
Fridge/Freezer compartment. As a temporary measure, this frost
should be scraped away using a plastic scraper. NEVER use a me-
tal or sharp instrument. Complete defrosting will however be-
come necessary approximately once per year, or if the frost layer
exceeds 5mm to maintain the efficiency of the Fridge/Freezer.
This should be carried out if the frost build-up cannot be scraped
away, or if it begins to interfere with the food storage. Chose a
time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follow:
1 Take out the frozen food, turn the Fridge/Freezer off at the
mains supply and leave the doors open. Ideally the frozen
food should be put into another Fridge/Freezer or refrige-
rator. If this is not possible wrap the food, firstly in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then in a thick rug
or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2 Scrape away as much frost build-up as possible using the
plastic scraper. To accelerate the thawing process place
bowls of hot water inside the Fridge/Freezer cabinet. As the
solid frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and
remove.
3 When defrosting is completed, clean your Fridge/Freezer as
described.
Cleaning inside the Fridge/Freezer
After defrosting you should clean the Fridge/Freezer internally
with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with
warm water using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash
the baskets in warm soapy water and ensure they are complet-
ely dry before replacing in the Fridge/Freezer. Condensation will
form on the back wall of the Fridge; however it will normally run
down the back wall and into the drain hole behind the salad bin.
The drain hole will have a
“cleaning spike” inserted into it. This
ensures that small pieces off food can not enter the drain. After
you have cleaned the inside of your Fridge and removed any
food residues from around the whole, use the
“cleaning spike”
to make sure that there are no blockages.
Cleaning outside the Fridge/Freezer
Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to
clean the Fridge/Freezer exterior.
The grille of the condenser at the back of the Fridge/Freezer and
the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush
attachment.
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any
part of the Fridge/Freezer
TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Power cut
If the internal temperature of the Fridge/Freezer compartment is
-18℃ or less when the power returns, your food is safe. The food
in your Fridge/Freezer will remain frozen for approx 16 hours
with the door closed. Do not open the Fridge/Freezer door more
than necessary.
The Fridge/Freezer is exceptionally cold
You may have accidentally adjusted the thermostat control dial
to a higher position.
The Fridge/Freezer is exceptionally warm
The compressor may not be working. Turn the thermostat control
dial to the maximum setting and wait a few minutes. If there
is no humming noise, it is not working. Contact the local store
where your purchase was made.
The Fridge/Freezer is not working
Check it is plugged in and switched on. Check that the fuse in the
plug has not blown. Plug
In another appliance, such as a lamp, to see if the socket is work-
ing. The Fridge/Freezer should be placed in a well ventilated
room with an ambient temperature of between 16℃and 32℃.
Leave the Fridge/Freezer for 30 minutes.
Condensation appears on the outside of the Fridge/Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off
any residue of moisture. If the problem continues contact the
local store where your purchase was made.
GURGLING, WHOOSHING
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant li-
quid in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since
the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not
affect the performance of your Fridge/Freezer.
HUMMING, PURRING OR PULSATING
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant
around the system.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an authorized engineer and
only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appli-
ance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact the local store where your
purchase was made.
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect
from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appli-
ance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Changing the internal light
1 Before carrying out the bulb replacement always press and
turn the thermostat control to dial to position 0, then discon-
necting the mains supply.
2 Hold and lift up the light bulb cover.
3 Remove the old bulb by unscrewing it in an anti-clockwise
direction.
4 Replace with a new bulb (10W) by screwing it in a clockwise
direction marking sure that it is secure in the bulb holder.
5 Refit the light cover and re-connect your Fridge/Freezer to
the mains supply and switch on.
