fridgemaster MUL49102 Larder Fridge Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: Fridgemaster

fridgemaster MUL49102 Larder Fridge

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Product Information

The product is an appliance, likely a refrigerator, that requires careful installation and usage. It contains a refrigerant circuit with isobutene (R600a) as the refrigerant, which is a natural gas that is flammable.
The appliance also has illuminating lamps that should not be replaced by the user.
It is important to note that the refrigerant and insulation-blowing gas are flammable, so the appliance should only be disposed of at authorized waste disposal centers and should not be exposed to flames.
Additionally, the supply cord should not be trapped or damaged when positioning the appliance, and multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies should not be located at the rear of the appliance.
For the safety of children and vulnerable individuals, precautions should be taken to ensure their safety while using the appliance.

Product Usage Instructions

Before installing and using the appliance for the first time, read the user manual carefully, including hints and warnings.
Make sure all individuals who will be using the appliance are familiar with its operation and safety features to avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents.
Save the user manual and ensure it remains with the appliance if it is moved or sold. This will ensure that anyone using the appliance throughout its life is properly informed about its usage and safety notices.
If the illuminating lamps are damaged, do not attempt to replace them yourself. Contact the customer helpline for assistance.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
Properly dispose of refrigerant and gases from the appliance by following professional disposal methods to avoid eye injuries or ignition.
If the refrigerant circuit is damaged, avoid opening flames and sources of ignition. Thoroughly ventilate the room where the appliance is situated.
Do not alter the specifications or modify the product in any way, as it can be dangerous. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
Follow electrical safety guidelines, such as not storing flammable gases or liquids in the appliance and avoiding operating electrical appliances inside it.
When unplugging the appliance, always pull the plug from the main socket and avoid pulling on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of the appliance to prevent damage.
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Clean the appliance using non-metallic objects, avoiding steam cleaners, ethereal oils, organic solvents, and abrasive cleansers. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost from the appliance.

Safety and warning information

For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people

According to EN standard

This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the 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 done by children without supervision.

According to IEC standard

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Keep all packaging away from children as there is a risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can), and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.
If this appliance, featuring magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING —This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar 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.
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING — 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.
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 — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal center. Do not expose to flame.
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.

Replacing the illuminating lamps

WARNING The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps are damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.
This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.
WARNING: risk of fire If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Electrical safety

The power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
Do not pull the main cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
The fridge is only applied with a power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If the fluctuation of voltage in the district of the user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety’s sake, be sure to apply an A.C.
Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of a common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with the ground wire.

Daily use

Do not store flammable gases or liquids in the appliance, There is a risk of an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g.electric ice cream makers, mixers, etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.
The appliance manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep burning candles, lamps, and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that it does not set the appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet The appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base, drawers, doors, etc. to stand on or as supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.

caution! Care and cleaning

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents, or abrasive cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation Important!

For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case, retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating.
To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

If the appliance is Frost Free.
If the appliance contains a freezer compartment.

Control panel

Starting up and temperature regulation

Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with a protective grounding contact.
When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on.
The temperature selector knob is located on the RH side of the refrigerator compartment.

Setting “0” means: Off

Clockwise rotate the knob to turn on the appliance.

Setting “1” means the Highest temperature,

warmest setting. Setting “7′ (end-stop) means the lowest temperature, the coldest setting.
Important! Normally we advise you to select a setting of 2, 3, or 4, if you want the temperature warmer or colder please turn the knob to a lower or higher setting accordingly.
When you turn the knob to a lower setting, this can lead to more energy saving.
Otherwise, it would result in high consumption of energy.
Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g.on hot summer days) and a cold setting (position 6 to 7) may cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop!
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance

First Use and Installation

Cleaning before use

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and neutral soap in order to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Installation Positioning

Warningt Before installing, read the instructions carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance.
Position the appliance away from sources of heat such as stoves, radiators, direct sunlight, etc.
Maximum performance and safety are guaranteed by maintaining the correct indoor temperature for the class of unit concerned, as specified on the rating plate.
This application performs well from N to ST. The Appliance may not work properly if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.
Important! There is a need for good ventilation around the fridge for easy dissipation of heat, high efficiency of refrigeration, and low power consumption.
For this purpose, sufficient clear space should be available around the fridge. It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm separating the back of the fridge to the wall, at least 100mm of space at its two sides, a height of over 100mm from its top, and a clear space upfront to allow the doors to open 160°

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN	+10°C to +32°C
N	+16°C to +32°C
ST	+16°C to +38°C
T	+16°C to +43°C

Appliances must not be exposed to rain.
Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate in the lower rear section of appliances, as poor air circulation can affect performance.
Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight.

Leveling

The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration. To make the appliance level, it should be upright and both adjusters should be firmly in contact with the floor.
You can also adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate level adjusterat the front (use your fingers or a suitable spanner).

Electrical connection

Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by qualified or competent personnel.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Accessories

Movable shelves/trays

Various glass or plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your appliance – different models have different combinations and different models have different quality.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit the storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then repositions as required.

Vegetable Drawer

The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Helpful hints and tips

Noises during Operation

The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
Bubbling When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.
Splashing Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.

Energy saving tips

Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators, or other sources of warmth.
Do not open the door too often or leave the door open any longer than necessary.
Do not set temperature colder than necessary.
Make sure the side plates and back plate of the appliance are with some distance from the wall, and follow the instructions relevant to installation.
If the sketch map shows the right combination of the drawers, crisper, and shelves, do not adjust the com -combination, as it would result in more energy-consuming.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performances:
Do not store warm foods or evaporating liquids in the appliance.
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor or odor.
Position food so that air can circulate freely around.

Hints for refrigeration

Meat(all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.For safety, store in this way for only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc…: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
The fridge should be cleaned and maintained at least every two months.
Warning! The danger of electrical shock!
The appliance should not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Important!

Remove the food from the appliance before cleaning. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components,
Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, and cleansers that contain acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dishwashing detergents may also be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and clean dish cloth.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption, clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of something like a soft green peg, and be careful not to cause any damage to the cabinet by sharp things.
After everything is dry place the appliance back into service.

Defrosting

Why defrosting

Water contained in food or getting into the air inside the fridge by opening doors may form a frost layer inside. It will weaken the refrigeration when the frost is thick. While it is more than 10mm thick, you should defrost it.

Defrosting in fresh food storage compartment

It is automatically controlled by switching the temperature regulator on or off so that there is no need for the operation of defrosting.
Water from defrosting will be drained into a drip tray through a drain pipe at the back of the fridge automatically.

Go out of use for a long time

Remove all refrigerated packages.
Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position “0”.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity supply.
Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care)
Leave the door open to avoid the build-up of odors.
Note: If the appliance contains a freezer compartment

What to do if.

Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or other personnel must carry out the troubleshooting that is not in the manual.
Important! There are some sounds during normal use(compressor, refrigerant circulation)

Important!

Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user.
If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Center.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance does not work.	The appliance is not switched on.	Switch on the

appliance.
The mains plug is not plugged in or is loose.| Insert mains plug.
The fuse has blown or is defective.| Check the fuse, and replace it if necessary.
A socket is defective.| Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
The appliance cools too much.| The temperature is set too cold.| Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is too warm.| Temperature is not properly adjusted.| Please look in the “Initial Start Up” section.
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The door was open for an extended period.| Open the door only as long as necessary.
A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.| Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
The appliance is near a heat source.| Please look in the “Installation Location” section.
The interior lighting does not work.| The light bulb is defective.| Please look in the “Changing the Light Bulb “section.
Heavy build-up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.|

The door seal is not air-tight (possibly after reversing the door).

| Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer(on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.| The appliance is not level.| Readjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.|

Move the appliance slightly.

A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance, is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.| If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.

The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting.

| This is normal, no error has occurred.| The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water on the floor or storage shelves.| The water drain hole is blocked.| See the “Cleaning and Care” section.

Changing the light bulb

Warning! If the light bulb is damaged, DO NOT CHANG IT BY THE USER!
Changing the light bulb carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. It must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Contact your local Service Force.
Center for help.
Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W.
To switch off the appliance, set the temperature regulator to position “O”.
Unplug the mains plug.
To change the light bulb, undo the screw.
Press the light bulb cover as shown and slide it backward.
Change the defective light bulb.
Refit the light bulb cover and the screw.
Put the refrigerator back into operation.

Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

Removable shelves
Crisper cover
Crisper
Adjustable feet
Recessed handle
Light
Light switch
Bottle racks

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side if the installation site requires it.

Tools you will need:

8mm socket driver
cross-shaped screwdriver
Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver

Before you start laying the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the refrigerator.

Remove the upper hinge cap (7).
Remove the two screws blot (6) that connect the upper hinge (5) on the right side of the cabinet top.
Carefully lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.
Remove the plug (9) and transfer it to the uncovered hole on the right side of the unit. Be sure to press the button firmly into the hole.
Remove the two screws(7) that hold the lower hinge (2) on the right side of the unit.
Remove the screw-type leveling front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side as shown in the adjacent figure.
Set the door into its new place making sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame section (hole).
Secure the upper hinge (5) previously removed in step 3 on the left side of the unit. Make sure the pin enters the bushing on the upper frame section (hole).
Loosely secure the lower left hinge (2) and do not tighten the bolts until the door is in the closed position and leveled.
Insert the plug (9) on the uncovered holes (right side).
Replace the upper hinge cap (7).
Screw
Low Hinge
Adjustable Low Foot
Adjustable High Foot
Upper Hinge
Screw Bolt
Upper Hinge Cap
Shaft Sleeve
Plug

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in a suitable collector container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance.

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Cut off the main cable and discard it.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU.
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 environmentally safe recycling.
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