SCHAUB LORENZ R14454 LARDER Placing Food in the Refrigerator User Manual

SCHAUB LORENZ R14454 LARDER Placing Food in the Refrigerator

Product Information

The product is a larder appliance with the model number R14454. It comes with a user manual and usage instructions for proper installation, operation, cleaning, and maintenance.

Product Usage Instructions

• Chapter 1: Before Using the Appliance
  Before using the appliance, please read the general warnings  provided in the user manual. These warnings include informationabout suitable environments for installation, such as staff kitchen areas, farmhouses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, catering applications, and non-retail environments.

• Chapter 2: Usage Information
  Set the thermostat of the fridge to your desired temperature within the recommended range.

• Chapter 3: Arranging Food in the Appliance
  When arranging food in the appliance, ensure that it is placed in a way that allows proper air circulation. Store food in a clean and dry condition to prevent mold development. After removing items, keep the door open for some time to prevent humidity formation.

• Chapter 4: Cleaning and Maintenance
  To clean the appliance, use a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. Make sure to disconnect the power supply before cleaning. For defrosting, follow the instructions provided in the user manual. If you need to replace the bulb, unplug the fridge, remove the cover of the box using a screwdriver, replace with amaximum 15 Watt bulb, install the cover, wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging, and adjust the thermostat back to its original position. If your refrigerator has LED lighting, contact the help desk for authorized personnel to change it.

• Chapter 5: Transportation and Changing of Installation Position
  If you need to transport or change the installation position of the appliance, refer to the user manual for detailed instructions. To reposition the door, follow the guidelines provided.

• Chapter 6: Before Calling Service
  If your refrigerator is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed in the user manual before calling an electrician or the after-sales service.

CHAPTER 1.  BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

General warnings

• 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 : When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

Symbol ISO 7010 W021

WARNING ; 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 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
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail
• 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
• 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 If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
• 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 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
• 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 is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000

Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer

• 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

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 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 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 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 or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the icemaking compartment.
• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.
• 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, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• Before using your fridge, please call the nearest Authorised service for help with the installation, operation and usage of your fridge.
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded
• Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct 50Hz.
• 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.
• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain
• 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.
• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.
• If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between them.
• 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 75mm.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge.
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water anddry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.

Before Using your Fridge

• When using your fridge 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 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.

CHAPTER 2.  USAGE INFORMATION

Thermostat Setting

Larders (coolers) do not have a freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.

• The thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator. By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 5 », colder temperatures can be obtained
• The « » position shows that the thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.
• For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium (1-3)
• For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the knob to medium (3-4)
• NOTE : the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.
• Larders (coolers) do not have a freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.
• When you first switch on the appliance, allow it to operate for 24 hours continuously to cool down to the correct temperature.
• During this initial 24 hour period do not open the door or place a lot of food inside the
• If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order not to damage the
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C – 38°C

CHAPTER 3.  ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• To reduce humidity and the consequent increase in frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the fridge compartment. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and in time will more frequent defrosting will be required.
• Never place warm food in the fridge compartment. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the fridge compartment.
• Nothing should touch the back wall of the appliance as it will cause frost and packaging to stick to it. Do not open the fridge door too frequently.
• Arrange meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you intend to use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the fridge compartment..
• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers

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.

CHAPTER 4. 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

• 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 1/2 glass of water down it.

Replacing The Bulb

To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;

1. Unplug your fridge.
2. Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3. Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4. Install the cover.
5. Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

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

CHAPTER 5. 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 handle on your refrigerator is 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.

CHAPTER 6. BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed below before calling an electrician or the after sales service.

What to do if your refrigerator does not operate:

Check that:

• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on,
• The fuse is not blown and there is not a power cut,
• The thermostat setting is in the on « » position,
• The socket is no longer functioning. To check this, plug in an appliance that you know is working into the same socket.

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly:

Check that:

• You have not overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are fully closed,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space for air circulation at the rear and side of the

If the appliance is making a noise:
The cooling gas that circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. This is normal. If these sounds are different check that:

• The appliance is level,
• Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance,
• Items on or in the appliance are vibrating

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator:

Check that:

The drain hole for the defrost water is not clogged (use thedefrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

If your fridge is not cooling enough;
Your fridge is designed to operate within specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climate class stated on the information label. W e do not recommend operating your fridge outside the stated temperatures value limits.

Recommendations

• To increase space and improve the appearance, the « cooling section » of refrigerators is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator When the appliance is running, this wall is covered with frost or water drops when the compressor is running. This is normal. The appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively thick ice layer forms on the back wall.
• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during holidays), set the thermostat knob to the « • » position. Defrost and clean the refrigerator leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and

Tips for saving energy

1. 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.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller …etc ) closed
6. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

CHAPTER 7. THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

1. Thermostat box
2. Refrigerator shelves
3. Crisper cover
4. Crisper
5. Levelling feet
6. Bottle shelves
7. Butter & Cheese shelf
8. Egg holder

Fixing the appliance to the wall

Note: This fixing part should be used for in the case of , the appliance is out off balance when then the inside of the appliance is fully empty but the door shelves are full with stuffs.

For usage please follow the below instructions

1. Check the kit to locate the following parts.
2. Prepare a star-tip screwdriver for fixing the screws.
3. Prepare a driller for making hole to the wall.
4. Put the refrigerator, where you will use it.
5. Refer the holes, which has been drilled before on the top of the refrigerator, and mark the hole places on the wall.
6. Drill the holes on the wall with Ø 6 mm.
7. Put screw grommet (Part no: 1) in to the hole.
8. Assemble the fixing part (no: 2) to the wall by using the plastic screw (part no:3)
9. With the screw M4 (Part no: 4) assemble the fixing bracket to the refrigerator.
10. If your appliance is Tropical class then fix Screw M4 to the “T” hole on the bracket; if your appliance is Normal class the fix Screw M4 to the “N” hole on the bracket.
11. Do the same actions to the 2nd fixing part.

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