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Summary of Contents for RI5520

Page 1: ...Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www caple co uk Premium Built in 50 50 Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual RI5520 ...

Page 2: ...ilation Requirements 14 Product Overview 15 Using The Appliance 16 Operating Your Fridge Freezer 19 Accessories 28 Caple Fresh 28 Humidity Controlled Drawer 29 The Turbo Fan 29 Easy Adjustable Door Shelf 30 Freezer Storage 30 Food Storage 31 Cleaning And Maintenance 38 Transport And Repositioning 41 Troubleshooting 42 Energy Saving Tips 46 Caple Contact Details 48 ...

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: ...rning Risk of fire flammable materials refrigerant with CFC Therefore take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges If your old fridge or freezer has a lock break or remove the lock 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 bendin...

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: ...ting Warning Risk of fire flammable materials IMPORTANT Do not use the appliance 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 fuse require replacement it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362 The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug To ch...

Page 14: ...GRILL SENSE600 This can be purchased 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 co...

Page 15: ...frigerator shelves 4 Crisper cover 5 Crisper 6 Sliding tray 7 Freezer drawers 8 Ice box tray 9 Freezer glass shelves 10 Bottle shelf 11 Adjustable door shelf 12 Door shelf 13 Egg tray This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance Parts may vary according to the appliance model A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 This presentation is only for information 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...ter 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 p...

Page 17: ... in the freezer compartment you are required to periodically switch off the fridge place the frozen food in a separate cooled container then remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment The situation is completely different in Frost free fridges A built in fan blows dry and cold air evenly throughout the cooler and freezer compartments The cold air disperses uniformly between the shelves ens...

Page 18: ...and Holiday modes to be activated if desired 4 Freezer Temperature Set Button Set to 16 18 20 22 24 C and Super Freeze 5 Fridge Temperature Set Button Set to 8 6 5 4 2 C and Super Cool 6 Super Freeze mode Indicator 7 Super Cool mode Indicator 8 Holiday mode Indicator 9 Eco mode Indicator 10 Alarm Indicator Lights when there is an error with the appliance see Troubleshooting Section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7...

Page 19: ...of freezer and Super Freeze mode may be adjusted In this case Super Cool mode continues Economy and Holiday mode can not be selected Super Cool mode can be cancelled by the same operation of selecting F R I D G E COOL When the product is plugged in for the first time the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests To cool and store a large quantity of food in the fridge compartm...

Page 20: ...sted In this case Super Freeze mode continues Economy and Holiday mode can not be selected Super Freeze mode can be cancelled by the same operation of selecting NOTE The maximum amount of fresh food in kilograms that can be frozen within 24 hours is shown on the appliance label For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity activate Super Freeze mode 24 hours before you put fresh fo...

Page 21: ... E Economy symbol and E will light till mode finishes DURING THIS MODE Fridge and Freezer may be adjusted When Economy mode is cancelled the selected setting values will proceed Super Cool and Super Freeze mode can be selected Economy mode is automatically cancelled and the selected mode is activated Holiday mode can be selected after cancelling the Economy mode Then the selected mode is activated...

Page 22: ...RING THIS MODE Freezer may be adjusted When Holiday mode is cancelled the selected setting values will proceed Fridge may be adjusted When Holiday mode is cancelled the selected setting values will proceed Super Cool and Super Freeze modes can be selected Holiday mode is automatically cancelled and the selected mode is activated Economy mode can be selected after cancelling the Holiday mode Then t...

Page 23: ...d Freezer Set Button for 3 seconds Special animation will show on the freezer set value screen and 05 will blink on fridge set value screen Press the Fridge Set Button to adjust the time 05 10 15 20 25 30 minutes When you select the time the numbers will blink 3 times on screen and a beep will sound If no button is pressed within 2 seconds the time will be set The countdown starts from the adjuste...

Page 24: ...ds when the mode is active the lights of the control panel will go Off If you press any button when the lights of the control panel are Off the current settings will appear on the screen adjustments can then be made If you neither cancel Screen Saver mode nor press on any button for 30 seconds the control panel will turn Off again To cancel Screen Saver mode press the Mode button for 3 seconds To ...

Page 25: ...fore Super Cool Mode or Economy mode is activated will remain the same when the mode is over or cancelled The appliance continues to operate with this temperature value FREEZER TEMPERATURE SETTINGS The initial temperature value for the freezer is 18 C Press the freezer set button once When you first push this button the last set value will appear on the freezer setting indicator Whenever you press...

Page 26: ...5 seconds The display will show St bY on the screen DURING THIS MODE All components will be disabled If you push the display button display will show St bY on the screen to show stand by mode is active To cancel push the mode and cooler set button for 5 seconds NOTE After this mode is deactivated an error code may light on the display because the product may not be cool enough The error code will ...

Page 27: ...mperature after being connected to mains do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the freezer Please note that depending on the ambient temperature it may take 24 hours for your appliance to reach the operating temperature A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your appliance when connecting or disconnecting to mains or when an ener...

Page 28: ...cks the bad smells produced in the refrigerator The Caple Fresh filter must be cleaned once a year It can be cleaned by leaving in sunlight for one day When you want to clean the filter remove the back side in the direction of the arrow Don t wet this part with water or detergent a this especially smells the Caple Fresh Maxi fresh preserver ACCES S ORIES ICE TRAY Fill the ice tray with water and p...

Page 29: ...osed position it allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored longer When the 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 specificall...

Page 30: ... keep hold of the handle of the box while removing it FREEZER STORAGE SLIDING SHELF The pull out open shelf allows quick and easy access to regularly used items Carry out the opposite of this operation when refitting the sliding compartment Sliding Shelf Freezer Boxes REMOVING THE FREEZER BOXES Pull the box out as far as possible Pull the front of the box up and out Carry out the opposite of this ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ...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 38: ...ical components The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity Warning Risk of fire flammable materials Warning Risk of f...

Page 39: ...s into the vaporisation container behind your refrigerator and evaporates there Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your refrigerator before cleaning the vaporisation container Remove the vaporisation container from its position by removing the screws as indicated Clean it with soapy water at specific time intervals This will prevent odours from forming the refrigerator compartm the water ...

Page 40: ...to the edge of the cover and lift cover off 2 Remove the LED light from its housing 3 Disconnect the connector and change the LED light 4 Implement the steps in reverse order 5 After waiting 5 minutes plug the unit 1 Carefully insert a flat screw driver into the edge of the cover and lift cover off 2 Remove the LED light from its housing 3 Disconnect the connector and change the LED light 4 Implem...

Page 41: ...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 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 it...

Page 42: ... term power failure 1 Set the freezer temperature to a colder value or set Super Freeze This should remove the error code once the required temperature has been reached Keep doors closed to improve time taken to reach the correct temperature 2 Remove any products which have thawed defrosted during this error They can be used within a short period of time 3 Do not add any fresh produce to the freez...

Page 43: ...e rear and side walls for ventilation YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER IS OPERATING NOISILY CRACKING ICE CRACKING During automatic defrosting When the appliance is cooled or warmed due to expansion of appliance material SHORT CRACKING Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on off COMPRESSOR NOISE Normal motor noise This noise means that the compressor operates normally Compressor may cause more nois...

Page 44: ...midity of the room gets in the fridge when the door is opened Humidity build up will be faster when you open the door more frequently especially if the humidity of the room is high IF THE DOORS ARE NOT OPENED AND CLOSED PROPERLY Do the food packages prevent closing of the door Are the door compartments shelves and drawers placed properly Are door joints broken or torn Is your fridge freezer on a l...

Page 45: ...AILABILITY The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years based on the type of component from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model For more info and to order spares please contact Caple service or visit our website www caple co uk ...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...47 Instruction manual Ri5520 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference ...

Page 48: ...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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