Romo RCS2288W Combi Refrigerator User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Romo

Table of Contents

Romo RCS2288W Combi Refrigerator
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE
Accessories
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION
BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS
DIMENSION
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

General warnings
This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:
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.

SYMBOL ISO 7010 W021

ARNING: Risk of fire / flammable materials

If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) 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 elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
If the socket does not match the 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 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced 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.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

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.
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.
One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the 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.

Old and out-of-order fridges

If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:

Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.
Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.
When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer department!
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.
Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.
Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.
Do not use plug adapter.

Installing and operating your fridge
Before starting to use your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
The plug must be accessible after installation.
Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior, before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.
Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.
Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Before using your fridge freezer

When using your fridge freezer for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

General notes:
Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins does not affect energy consumption. Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.

HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Information on Less Frost Technology
Thanks to the wrap around evaporator, LessFrost technology offers more efficient cooling, less manual defrost requirement, and more flexible storage room.

Thermostat setting

When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top
When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side

The fridge freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.

For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the minimum and medium position.
For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to the medium position.
For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So, after the desired condition is reached, return the knob to the previous setting.

Super freezing
This switch shall be used as superfreeze switch. For maximum freezing capacity, please turn on this switch before 24 hours placing fresh food. After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours ON position is generally sufficient. In order to save energy, please turn off this switch after 24 hours from placingfresh food.

Winter Switch
If ambiant temperature is below 16 oC, this switch shall be used as winter switch and it keeps your fridge above 0 oC while freezer is below -18 oC in low ambiants.

Warnings about temperature adjustments

It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.
A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

Accessories

Ice tray

Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.

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Plastic scraper
After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.

Bottle holder (Only some models)

In order to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder. This will also help to prevent the noise made by bottles when opening or closing the door.

Humidity Controler (In some models)
When the humidity controler in the closed position, it allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored longer. In case of the crisper is totally full, the fresh dial is located in front of crisper, should be opened. By means of this the air in the crisper and humidity rate will be controlled and endurance life will be increased. If you see any condensation on glass shelf, humidity control should be taken into the open positions.

All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.

Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.
Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
You can put fruit and vegetables into the crisper without packaging.
To avoid cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.

Some recommendations have been specified below for the placement and storage of your food in the cooling compartment.

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.

For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside. Hot foods increase the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.
Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is preferred for vegetables. (if available)
To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored together.
Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.

Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.

When freezing fresh food, wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate (see Freezing Capacity).
Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
When purchasing and storing frozen food products, ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen food is indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be opened easily.

Important note:

Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed. The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment

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Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.
The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
You can also clean the drain hole by pouring ½ glass of water down it.

Defrosting the Freezer Compartment

The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.
Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerant circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be carried out.
Before defrosting, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper (this will help the food to maintain it’s tempertaure for longer).
To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.
Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into freezer and remember to consume it in a short period of time.

Replacing the Light bulb
When replacing the bulb of the refrigerator compartment;

Unplug the unit from the power supply,
Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover
Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.
Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.
- When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top
- When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side

Replacing LED lighting
If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION

Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

! Carry your fridge in the upright position.

Repositioning the door

It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door, if the door handles on your refrigerator are installed from the front surface of the door.
It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact the nearest authorised service agent to have the opening direction changed.

BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following.

The appliance does not operate, Check if;

There is no power,
The general switch in your home is disconnected,
The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug the appliance in to another socket which you know is working.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly Check that:

You have overloaded the appliance,
The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so set the thermostat dial to a suitable value).
The doors are closed properly,
There is no dust on the condenser,
There is enough space at the rear and side walls.

If your fridge is operating too loudly Normal Noises Compressor noise

Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally
Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it starts.

Bubbling noise and splash:

This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
If you hear any other noises check that:
- The appliance is level
- Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
- The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator; Check if;
The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

Important notes:

In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.
If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this document and leave the door open to prevent any humidification or odor formation.
If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.
The lifetime of your appliance is stated and declared by the Department of Industry. The length of time for retaining parts required for the proper operation of the appliance is 10 years.

Tips for saving energy

Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise, use an insulating plate.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. This will help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.
Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller …etc ) closed
Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
Energy consumption of your appliance is declared without drawers and fully loaded in the freezer compartment.
For saving energy, do not use volume between the load limit and the door, along the load limit line. The load limit line is also used in energy consumption declaration.

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