Euromaid EUF242W 242L Upright Refrigerator User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Euromaid

Euromaid EUF242W 242L Upright Refrigerator

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Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, 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 ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these users’ instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people’s safety

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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
Keep all packaging well away from children. 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 playing children to suffer electric shock or closing themselves into 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 that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

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.

Safety information

WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time because it could be very hot.”

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
The refrigerant isobutane (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, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
- avoid open 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.

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! Any electrical components(plug, power cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a “special use lamp bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied. This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic lighting.
The power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may
Overheat and cause a fire.
Make sure that you can come to the mains 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 lamp.
This 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.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.”
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions.”
Appliance’s manufacturer storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
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.”
ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.)

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.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.”
Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damage on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that 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 spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
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.
WARNING! – It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorised Service Person to service this appliance. In Queensland, the authorized Service Person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants, to carry out Servicing or repairs where the gas system is being opened or charged.
This appliance contains R600a refrigerant which is flammable.

Energy saving

Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
Make sure food doesn’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
If the electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
Don’t keep the door(s) open for a too long time;
Don’t set the thermostat to exceeding cold temperatures;
Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get a larger storage volume and lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses that could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed of according to the appliance regulations obtained from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

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

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in suitable collection containers to recycle it. Disposal of the appliance

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

OVERVIEW

PARTS AND FEATURES

Reversal of Door
Tool required: Philips screwdriver, flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner. Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process. All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

Remove the top right hinge cover.
Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge bracket.
Remove the top left screw cover.
Move the core cover from the left side to the right side. And then lift the upper door and place it ona padded surface to prevent it from scratching. Reversal of Door
Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.
Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.
Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.
Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.
Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back.

Installation

Space Requirement

Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight;
Selecta location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily;
Selecta location with level (or nearly level) flooring;
Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface;
Allow clearance to the right, left, back, and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower.

Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class
indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight, etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.
Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Leveling the refrigerator

Leveling the unit
To do this adjust the two leveling feet at front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Daily Use

Using the Control Panel

Switching on the appliance

Starting up the appliance
The appliance features internal controls.
Plugin the appliance.
When the appliance is connected to the mains, the inside light switches on each time the door is opened. The thermostat, located inside the refrigerator compartment, is used to adjust the tempera ture of the refrigerator compartment.

Appliance temperature adjustment:

Temperature setting:
The thermostat is used to automatically adjust the internal temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
The thermostat knob can be turned from position l to 5 (coldest setting) to make the internal temperature colder.
When set to O the appliance is switched off.
To store food for a short period of time, set the thermostat between I (Min) and 3 (Med).

To store food for long periods of time, set the thermostat to 3 or 4.
To get the coldest temperature, set the thermostat to 5.

First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as 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.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor

Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Make (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelves 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 drawer(s) provided. butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottle: these should have a cap and should be stored on the balconies on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the fridge.

Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Caution! The appliance may 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 mains, or switch off or
turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, the danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage to plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, and cleanser that contains acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners
Remove the food from the refrigerator Store them in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of the fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
After everything is dry place the appliance back into service.

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician Or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
Important! There will be some sound/noise during normal operation (compressor or refrigerant circulation). Euromaid-EUF242W-242L-Upright-
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