fridgemaster MTM48120MF Freestanding Fridge Freezer User Manual

How to use your new
Fridge Freezer
Model
MTM48120F
MTM48120FS
MTM48120FB
MTM48120MF
MTM48120MFS
MTM48120MFB

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 made 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 household 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 does 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 is 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. Refrigerants and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

WARNING:  Risk of fire/flammable materials 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

1. The power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged.
   A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the main cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.

7. The fridge is only applied with a power supply of a single-phase alternating current of 220-240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of the user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety 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 ground wire.

Daily use

• Do not store flammable gas 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 manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relrelevant instructions for storage.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer 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 do not set the appliance on fire.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in normal households 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 is damage 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 in 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.
  1 )If the appliance is Frost Free.
  2)1f the appliance contains a freezer compartment.
  Note:  Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.(This clause applies only to the EU region.)

Installing your new appliance

Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the following tips.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve the efficiency (‘ of the cooling system and save energy, it is necessary to maintain good ventilation around the appliance for the dissipation of heat. For this reason, sufficient clear space should be available around the refrigerator. Suggest: It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm of space from the back to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least 100mm from its side to the wall, and clear space in front to allow the doors to open 135°. As shown in following diagrams.

Note:

• This appliance performs well within the climate class from N to ST showed in the table below.
  It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.

• Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture.

• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain, or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires, or heaters.
  Leveling of appliance

• For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner

• To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backward by about 10mm.

Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

Note:  Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.
Note:  To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, and drawers in their original position as in the illustration above.

Operation

Starting up and temperature regulation

• Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on.
• The temperature selector knob is located at the upper right-hand comer of the refrigerator compartment.

Setting O means: Off.
Clockwise rotate the knob to tum on the appliance
Setting 1 means:  Highest temperature, warmest setting.
Setting 7 (end-stop) means: Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
important!  Normally we advise you to select the setting of 4 if you want the temperature higher or lower please tum the knob to a warmer or colder setting accordingly.
When you tum the knob to a colder setting, it can consume more energy while on the warmer, it can be more energy-saving and therefore increase the energy efficiency.
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.

Temp Control Dail

NOTE:  For optimum food preservation, we advise you to select 2 or 3, or 4.
NOTE:  High-temperature settings will accelerate food waste.

Replacing the LED light
Warning: The LED light must not be replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED light, the below steps can be followed:

1. Unplug your appliance.
2. Remove the light cover by pushing and prying.
3. Remove the screw cover and unscrew the controller box.
4. Replace the LED light and snap it correctly in place.

Remove and install the door rack
Warning:  The door rack must remove and install carefully by the user! If the door rack is damaged, contact the customer helpline or assistance.
To replace the door rack, the below steps can be followed:

• Holding the left side.
• Pat the right side of the door rack upward until the fastener has been broken away from the door.
• Similarly, remove the other side.

NOTE:  You should have an appropriate impact force on the bottom of the rack.

• Install the door racks:
• Place the door rack flat on the door. Push two sides of the door rack down to the right place at the same time, and make sure the fastener has been fastened to the door.

Warning:  You should position the door rack to door and snap it into place, or

Using your appliance

Your appliance has the accessories as the “Description of the appliance” shown in general, with this part of instruction you can have the right way to use them.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

Door shelf

• It is suitable for the storage of eggs, canned liquid, bottled drinks, packed food, etc. Do not place too many heavy things on the shelf.

The shelf in the Refrigerator chamber

• There are shelves in the refrigerator chamber, and they can be taken out to be cleaned.

Helpful hints and tips

Energy-saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods in order to conserve energy.
• Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric oven or cooker, etc)
• Don’t set the temperature colder than necessary.
• Don’t store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
• Place the appliance in a well-ventilated, humidity-free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper, and shelves, do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy-efficient configuration.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator or freezer, the internal temperature will increase resulting in the compressor has to work harder and will consume more energy.
• Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
• Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.

Hints for refrigeration

• meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage times and use dates suggested by manufacturers.

• Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the crisper box ·Butter and cheese:
  Should be placed on aluminum foil or polyethylene(plastic) bags while removing as much air as possible.

• Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored on the door shelf.

Hints for freezing

• When first starting up or after a period out of use, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings before putting food in the compartment.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid a temperature rise of the latter.
• led products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment will probably cause frost bums to the skin.
• lt is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

• Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer
• Once defrosted, food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken to prevent mold on the appliance.

1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the main socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons, the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) should be cleaned regularly at least every two months.
Caution!  The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
The danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the main socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain the good appearance of your appliance, you should clean it regularly.

• Spray water onto the cleaning cloth instead of spraying directly on the surface of the appliance. This helps ensure an even distribution of moisture to the surface.

• Clean the doors, handles, and cabinet surfaces with a mild detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
  Caution!

• Don’t use sharp objects as they are likely to scratch the surface.

• Don’t use Thinner, Car detergent, Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers, or organic

Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will be easier to clean when food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with warm water using a wrung- out sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and crisper box.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts.
A layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment’s interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the supply of food stocks is low and proceed as follows:

1. Remove existing food and accessories, unplug the appliance from the mains’ power and leave the doors open.
   Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the thawing process.

2. When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.

Caution!  Don’t use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment. Only after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on and plugged back into the mains socket.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution!  Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on.

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 the 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.

Defrosting in frozen-food storage compartment

• Defrosting in the freezer chamber is operated manually. Before defrosting, take the food out.
• Take the ice tray out or put them into the fresh food compartment temporarily.
• Set the knob of the temperature regulator to position “0”(where the compressor will stop working) and leave the door of the refrigerator open until ice and frost dissolve thoroughly and accumulate at the bottom of the freezer chamber. Wipe off the water with a soft cloth.
• In the case of speeding up the process of defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm water (about 50°C) into the freezer chamber, and scrape away the ice and frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing so, be sure to set the knob of the temperature regulator to the original position.
• It is not advisable to heat the freezer chamber directly with hot water or a hairdryer while defrosting to avoid deformation of the inner case.
  It is also not advisable to scrape off ice and frost or separate food from the containers which have been congealed together with the food with sharp tools or wooden bars, so as not to damage the inner casing or the surface of the evaporator.

Warning!  Switching off the appliance before defrosting, tum the temperature regulator to position “0”.
Important!  The fridge should be defrosted at least every month. During the using process, if the door was opened frequently or using the appliance in the extreme humidity, we advise the user to defrost every two weeks.

Go out of use for a long time

• Remove all refrigerated packages.
• Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position “O”.
• 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

Troubleshooting

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service, please see below.
Warning!  Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.

plugged into the power outlet properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, and replace if necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
Odors from the compartments| The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odors.
Noise from the appliance| The sounds below are quite normal:
•Compressor running noises.
•Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Other unusual noises are due to the reasons below and may need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of the appliance touches the wall. Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
The motor runs continuously| It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor,
it wil need to run more when in the following circumstances:
•Temperature setting is set colder than necessary
•Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within the appliance.
•The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
•Doors are kept open too long or too often.
•After your install the appliance or it has been switched off for a long time.
A layer of frost occurs in the compartment| Ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient ventilation. Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer to the cleaning and care chapter.
The temperature inside is too warm| You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently: or the doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located with insufficient clearance at the sides, back, and top.
The temperature inside is too cold
Doors cant be closed easily| Increase the temperature by following the “Controller part.” chapter.
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by 10-15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is preventing the doors from closing.
Water drips on the floor| The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet)may not be properly leveled, the draining spout (located underneath the top of the compressor depot) may not be properly positioned to direct water into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to check the pan and spout.
The light is not working| ·The light may be damaged. Refer to replacing lights in the cleaning and care chapter.

Disposal of the appliance

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

1. Pull out the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard it with the mains plug

Warning!  Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professianally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition.
Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

| Correct Disposal of this product
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| This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate
– waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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 regular 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.

Order| Compartments TYPE| Target storage temp.[°C]| Appropriate food
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1| Fridge| +2~+8| Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy p-products, cakes, drinks, and other foods which are not suitable for freezing.
2| (*)-Freezer| ≤ -18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products, and meat products (recommended time is 3 months — nutrition values and taste decrease with time), suitable for frozen fresh food.
3| -Freezer| ≤ -18| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products, and meat products (recommended time is 3 months — nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.
4| *-Freezer| ≤-12| Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products, and meat products (recommended time is 2 months — nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.
5| -Freezer| ≤ -6| Seafood (fish, stir Iwo, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products, and meat products (recommended time is 1 month — nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freezing fresh food.
6| 0-star| -6~0| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably not later than 3 days) .
Partially packed/wrapped up encapsulated processed foods (non-freezable foods)
7| Chill| -2 ~+3| Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0 t and above 0 °C is recommended for consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than C for 15 days, it is not recommended to store above 0 °C)
8| Fresh Food| 0~+4| Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc.
(Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days)
9| Wine| +5~+20| red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc.

Note:  please store different foods according to the compartments or target the storage temperature of your purchased products.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from developing within the appliance.
  Water dispenser clean Ing (special for water dispenser products):

• 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.

WARNING!  Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

Fridgemaster Technical Helpline and Service Centre -Telephone
0191 387 0804
FRIDGEMASTER
Unit 2 Meadow Court Millshaw Lane Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LZ,
United Kingdom

For further information please contact the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on 0191 387 0804
Fridgemaster@0800repair.com

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

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