ARDESTO DDF-M260W177 Refrigerator Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ARDESTO

Table of Contents

DDF-M260W177 Refrigerator
SAFETY WARNINGS
PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY CARD
References
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REFRIGERATOR
Instruction manual DDF-M260W177

DDF-M260W177 Refrigerator

Please read the Manual carefully before use. The Manual shall be kept in good custody for later reference

SAFETY WARNINGS

1.1 Warning

Warning: risk of fire / flammable materials 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 and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environ-ments; catering and similar non-retail applications. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-edge, unless they have been given supervision or in-struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.)
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. The appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
Danger: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
– Take off the doors.
– Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
The refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of electrical supply before attempting the installation of accessory.
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable.
Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduce physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside . To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (note 1)
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes. (note 2)
One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. (note)
For appliances without a 4-star compartment: this refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs. (note 4)
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. Note 1,2,3,4: Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product compartment type. For a freestanding appliance: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person.

1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols

Prohibition symbol

| This is a prohibition symbol.
Any incompliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
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Warning symbol

| This is a warning symbol.
It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with this symbol; or otherwise damage to the product or personal injury may be caused.

Note symbol

| This is a cautioning symbol.
Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution. Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury, or damage to the product.

This manual contains lots of important safety information which shall be observed by the users.

1.3 Electricity related warnings

Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
Please use a dedicated power socket and the power socket shall not be shared with other electrical appliances.
The power plug should be firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might be caused.
Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line. • Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.
Do not unplug the refrigerator and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.
Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

1.4 Warnings for using

Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist
Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
The gaps between refrigerator doors and between doors and refrigerator body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when close the refrigerator door to avoid falling articles.
Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the refrigerator is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.
Do not allow any child to get into or climb the refrigerator; otherwise suffocation or falling injury of the child may be caused.
Do not place heavy objects on the top of the refrigerator considering that objects may fall when close or open the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
Please pull out the plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the refrigerator to power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

1.5 Warnings for placement

Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.
Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.
The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods; it shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.
Do not store beer, beverage or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezing chamber of the refrigerator; otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may crack due to freezing to cause damages.

1.6 Warnings for energy

Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed.
The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold;
The need to not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in oodfreezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
The precautions necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside.

1.7 Warnings for disposal
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable.
Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
When the refrigerator is scrapped, disassemble the doors, and remove gasket of door and shelves; put the doors and shelves in a proper place, so as to prevent trapping of any child.

Correct Disposal of this product:
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS

2.1 Placement

Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.
Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.
Do not spray or wash the refrigerator; do not put the refrigerator in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the refrigerator.
The refrigerator is placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy (rotate left or right to adjust the wheel for levelling if unstable).
The top space of the refrigerator shall be greater than 30cm, and The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance more than 10cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Precautions before installation:
Before installation or adjusting of accessories, it shall be ensured that the refrigerator is disconnected from power.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent fall of the handle from causing any personal injury.

2.2 Levelling feet
Schematic diagram of the leveling feet ARDESTO DDF M260W177 Refrigerator -
evelling feet

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)
Adjusting procedures:
a. Turn the feet clockwise to raise the refrigerator;
b. Turn the feet counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator;
c. Adjust the right and left feet based on the procedures above to a horizontal level.
2.3 Door Right-Left Change

List of tools to be provided by the user

| Cross screwdriver| | Putty knife thin- bladescrewdriver
| 5/1 6″ socket and ratchet| | Masking tape
Parts to be used for door reverse

Remove all food from the inner door liner.
Dismantle top hinge cover, top hinge and hole cap of the other side.
Remove the refrigerator door ,middle hinge,and screw hole caps of the other side.
Remove the freezer door and dismantle bottom hinge and left adjustable foot. Exchange the installation position of bottom hinge and adjustable foot, and fix the bottom hinge by fitting screws.
Dismantle the door stopper of freezer door, and install it on other side by fitting screw.
Put the freezer door on bottom hinge, then install the middle hinge and screw hole caps (a). Dismantle the door stopper of refrigerator door, and install it on other side by fitting screw (b).
Change the installation position of top hinge shaft as shown as below, then put the refrigerator door on middle hinge, and fix the top hinge by fitting screws, finally to install the top hinge cover and hole cap.

2.4 Changing the Light
Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacture, its service agent or similar qualified person.

2.5 Starting

Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour before connecting it to power supply.
Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall have run for 2-3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
Spare enough space for convenient opening of the doors and drawers or statement by the distributor.

2.6 Energy saving tips

The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

3.1 Key components

ARDESTO DDF M260W177 Refrigerator - Key components

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)

Refrigerating chamber

Refrigerating Chamber is suitable for storage of a variety of fruits, vegetables, beverages and other food consumped in the short term,suggested storage time 3days to 5days.
Cooking foods shall not be put in the refrigerating chamber until cooled to room temperature.
Foods are recommended to be sealed up before putting into the refrigerator.
The glass shelves can be adjusted up or down for a reasonable amount of storage space and easy use.

Freezing chamber

The low temperature freezing chamber may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and making ice.
The freezing chamber is suitable for storage of meat, fish, rice balls and other foods not to be consumed in short term.
Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for quick freezing and easy access.
Please be noted food shall be consumed within the shelf time.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate of the appliance.
Drawers, food boxes, shelves, etc. placed according to the position in the picture above are the most energy efficient.

3.2 Functions

ARDESTO DDF M260W177 Refrigerator - Functions

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor)

Key
A.Set key (Temperature setting button of refrigerator compartment)
Display screen
LED① setting 1:6°C
LED②setting 2:4°C
LED③setting 3:3°C
LED④setting 4:2°C
Display
Once initially powered on,the display screen is on full display for 3s. and then the refrigerator runs according to setting 2(4°C).
In case of a failure, the corresponding LED blinks.
In case of no failures, it shows the actual temperature setting of refrigerator.Fault Code| Fault Description
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LED©| Ambient temperature sensor
LEDO| Refrigerator defrost sensor
LED®| Refrigerator temperature sensor circuit
Temperature setting
Each time the temperature setting button A is pressed once,the temperature setting changes one time. After the temperature setting has been completed, the refrigerator
will run according to the set value after 30s.
The shift regulation is:
Super freeze mode
Long press temperature setting key for 3s ,after the LED② and LED ③ lighting for 30s, it will enter into Super freeze mode.
Long press temperature setting key for 3s could cancel Super freeze mode.
Super freeze mode will automatically turn off after 24 hours. The freezer compartment temperature will automatically return to the preset temperature.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE

4.1 Overall cleaning

Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.
Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
The interior of the refrigerator should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor. Please turn off the power before cleaning interior, remove all foods, drinks ,shelves, drawers, etc.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the refrigerator, with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.
For areas that are difficult to clean in the refrigerator (such as narrow sandwiches, gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these areas.
Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the refrigerator or contaminated food.
Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
Wipe the outer surface of the refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpastes), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the fridge surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.
Please unplug the refrigerator for defrost and cleaning.

4.2 Defrosting

Power off the refrigerator.
Remove the food from the refrigerator and place it properly to prevent food from melting.
Clear the drain pipe (to use soft materials to prevent damage to the liner), Prepare the water containers for defrosting.(pay attention to clean the compressor compartment water draining tray, Avoding overflow to the ground).
You can use the natural temperature for the natural defrost, you can also use the ice shovel to eliminate the frost (to use plastic or wooden ice shovel, for avoding damage to the liner or pipe)
You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up the defrost, with a dry towel to dry the water after defrosting.
After defrosting, put back the foods in cabinet , and power on the refrigerator.

4.3 Out of operation

Power failure: In case of power failure, even if it is in summer, foods inside the appliance can be kept for several hours; during the power failure, the times of door opening shall be reduced, and no more fresh food shall be put into the appliance.
Long-time nonuse: The appliance shall be unplugged and then cleaned; then the doors are left open to prevent odor.
Moving: Before the refrigerator is moved, take all objects inside out, fix the glass partitions, vegetable holder, freezing chamber drawers and etc. with tape, and tighten the leveling feet; close the doors and fix them with tape. During moving, the appliance shall not be laid upside down or horizontally, or be vibrated; the inclination during movement shall be no more than 45°.

The appliance shall run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance

TROUBLESHOOTING

5.1You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself.
If them cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department.

Failed operation| Check whether the appliance is connected to power or whether the plug is in well contact
Check whether the voltage is too low
Check whether there is a power failure or partial circuits have tripped
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Odor| Odorous foods shall be tightly wrapped Check whether there is any rotten food Clean the inside of the refrigerator
Long-time operation of the compressor| Long operation of the refrigerator is normal in summer when the ambient temperature is high
It is not suggestible having too much food in the appliance at the same time Food shall get cool before being put into the appliance
The doors are opened too frequently
Light fails to get lit| Check whether the refrigerator is connected to power supply and whether the illuminating light is damaged Have the light replaced by a specialist
Light fails to get lit properly closed| The door is stuck by food packages Too much food is placed The refrigerator is tilted

Loud noise

| Check whether the floor is level and whether the refrigerator is placed stably Check whether accessories are placed at proper locations
Door seal fails to be tight| Remove foreign matters on the door seal Heat the door seal and then cool it for restoration (or blow it with an electrical drier or use a hot towel for heating)
Water pan overflows| There is too much food in the chamber or food stored contains too much water,resulting in heavy defrosting The doors are not closed properly, resulting in frosting due to entry of air and increased water due to defrosting
Hot housing| Heat dissipation of the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal When housing becomes hot due to high ambient temperature, storage of too much food or shutdown of the compressor is shut down, provide sound ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation
Surface condensation| Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the refrigerator is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe the condensate with a clean towel.
Abnormal noise| Buzz: The compressor may produce buzzes during operation, and the buzzes are loud particularly upon start or stop. This is normal.
Creak: Refrigerant flowing inside of the appliance may produce creak, which is normal.

Warranty conditions:

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual.
Service life of the product is 5 years. In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the companyseller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.
If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid.
Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD

Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal. *
The service life of household appliances is 5 years.
The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.
Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.
The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.
The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
• misuse and non-consumer use;
• mechanical damage;
• damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
• damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
• damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
• when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
• in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
• lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.
The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.
The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.

Tear-off maintenance tickets are provided by an authorized service center.

The completeness of the product is checked. I have read the terms of the warranty service, no complaints.
Customer Signature ____

Warranty card

Product information
Product
Model
Serial number
Seller Information
Trade organization name
The address
Date of sale
Seller stamp
Seller stamp
Date of application
Cause of damage
Date of completion