BestMatic COM-126800.6 Fridge/Freezer Combi Instruction Manual

BestMatic COM-126800.6 Fridge/Freezer Combi

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before use make sure to read all of the below instructions in order to avoid injury or damage, and to get the best results from the appliance. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe place. If you give or transfer this appliance to someone else make sure to also include this manual.
In case of damage caused by user failing to follow the instructions in this manual the warranty will be void. The manufacturer/importer accepts no liability for damages caused by failure to follow the manual, a negligent use or use not in accordance with the requirements of this manual.

1.  Read and save these instructions. Attention: pictures in the IM are for reference only.
2. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
3. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
4.  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.
5.  WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
6. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
7. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
8. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
9.  Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
10. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
    • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
    • bed and breakfast type environments;
    • catering and similar non-retail applications.
11. WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
12. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
13.  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.
    • Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (Only applicable to water dispenser and water inlet system)
    • 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.
14. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
15.  Climate class:
    • Extended temperate (SN): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32 °C’;
    • Temperate(N): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
    • Subtropical (ST): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
    • Tropical(T): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’.
16.  Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning.
17. Insert the plug into a single grounded socket.
18. Never use the appliance in place where combustible and inflammable materials are kept.
19.  The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
20.  Please follow the local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance for its flammable blowing gas. Before you scrap the appliance, please take off the doors to prevent children trapped.
21. It is not recommended to use this refrigerator with an extension cord or power board. Please ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.
22. Do not place hot food or drink into the refrigerator before it cools down to room temperature.
23. Close the door immediately after putting in any items so the inside temperature will not rise dramatically.
24.  Keep appliance away from any heat source or direct sunlight.
25. To avoid injury from electrical shock do not operate the appliance with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.
26. Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions.
27. Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it from the outlet.
28. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
29. Check that the voltage of the power supply in your home is the same as the voltage shown on the rating label of this product.
30. When frost in the freezer is removed, or when there is no electricity or when refrigerator ceases to be used, it should be cleaned in order to prevent it from smelling.
31. When gas leaks from its container, don’t pull the plug, out or in, for it may arouse sparks and fire calamities.
32. Don’t splash water on the rear of the appliance, for it may cause malfunction or electric shock.
33.  Don’t place bottled beverage in the freezer, so as to prevent breaking.
34. It is better not place object on the top of appliance which is magnetic, heavy, or be filled with water. Electronic components may not work steadily if water gets inside.
35. Do not store object which is costly or impressible to temperature and , e.g. serum, bacterin and so on.
36. Regarding the information pertaining to the installation, handing, use, servicing, replacement of lamp (if applicable), cleaning and disposal of the appliance, thanks to refer to the below paragraph of the manual.
37. Disposal of the appliance: 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. And the disposal should only be done through public collection points. Old refrigerators can contain CFC that destroy the ozone; contact the waste treatment center nearest your home for more details on the correct procedures for disposal.
38. WARNING! Risk of fire / flammable materials
    Please keep the product far away fire source during using, service and disposal. There are flammable materials at the back of the appliance.

STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION

A: Refrigerator compartment

1. Light switch
2. Light and thermostat
3. Glass shelves
4. Drain tube plug
5. Crisper cover
6. Crisper
7. Egg tray
8. Door racks

B: Freezer compartment

9. Upper drawer
10. Middle drawer
11. Lower drawer

TRANSPORT AND HANDING
When transportation, hold the base and lift the refrigerator carefully with an angle inferior at 45 degree. Never hold the door handle as support. Never place it upside down nor horizontally. Push refrigerator on its basis and place it thanks to its roller feet.

INSTALLATION

To fix stably, the appliance must be placed on a flat and solid surface. It should not be laid on any soft material. Choose a location where there is no heat source. Keep the refrigerator away from direct sunlight or other appliance producing heat.
Choose a dry and well-ventilated place where there is no corrosive air.
In order to improve 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. Leave 5 to 10 cm between each side of the appliance and the wall, and leave 30 cm between the top of the appliance and the ceiling.
Pull out the bottom panel before installation.
The appliance can be adjusted by rolling its two legs in front the bottom when it is unstable. Rolling in clockwise can rise up the machine.

Make sure the adjustable legs are clung to the floor, and set the appliance slope backward slightly for keeping the doors closed tightly.

FIRST USE
Before the use of the refrigerator, remove all the packages, including bottom cushion and foam pads and rubber belts in the refrigerator.
Adjust the feet and clear the outside and inside of the refrigerator with warm cloth.
Do not start the refrigerator immediately after vertical placement. Only start it after 2-6 hours standing to ensure its proper operation.
To prevent damage to the power cord and any consequence incidents, the power cord should not be covered by the refrigerator or other objects. Before switching on the refrigerator, please check the voltage range of the refrigerator carefully if the same as that of the power supply.
When the refrigerator is first installed, allow it to stabilize at normal operating temperatures for 2-3 hours prior to filling it with fresh or frozen foods.
If operation is interrupted, wait for 5 minutes before restarting.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment is controlled by the thermostat knob installed on the right side of the refrigerator compartment.
However, the numbers shown on the knob does not directly represent the temperature but the temperature grades from “0” to “7”. “0” stands for off. “7” stands for the coldest temperature level. Under this level, the temperature in every compartment will be at the lowest degree and in the fridge compartment the temperature will be probably below 0 °C, so please choose carefully. The larger the number is, the lower the interior temperature will be. Turn the knob to level 3-5 for a normal use.

STORAGE OF FOOD
Your appliance has the accessories as the “Structure illustration” showed in general, with this part instruction you can have the right way to storage your food.
Storing food in the refrigerator compartment
The fridge compartment helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods.
Fresh food care for best results:

• Store foods that are very fresh and of good quality.
•  Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from dehydrating, deteriorating in color or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent odor transfer. Vegetables and fruit don’t need to be wrapped if they are stored in the vegetable container of the fridge compartment.
• Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odors.
• Cool hot foods down before placing them in the fridge compartment.

Dairy foods and eggs

• Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date stamped on them. Store them in the fridge compartment and use within the recommended time.
• Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best stored in a sealed container.
• Eggs should be stored in the fridge compartment.

Red meat

• Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil.
•  Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product.

Precooked foods and leftovers

•  These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not dry out.
• Keep for only 1-2 days.
• Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.

Vegetable container

• The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables.
•  Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or accelerated decaying.
• Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas and mangoes.

Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.
•  To freeze food.
  Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.

Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

• The following foods are suitable for freezing:
  Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.

• The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
  Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.
2.  Remove air.
3.  Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum foil. These products are available from specialist outlets.

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment These times vary depending on the type of food.

Dairy food:
Butter

Soft cheese (e.g. mozzarella)

Hard cheese (e.g. parmesan, cheddar)

| 6-9

3-4

6

Sea food:

Fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel)| 2-3
Lean fish (e.g. cod, flounder)| 4-6
Shrimps| 12
Shucked clams and mussels| 3-4
Cooked fish| 1-2
Meat:
Poultry| 9-12
Beef| 6-12
Pork| 4-6
Lamb| 6-9
Sausage| 1-2
Ham| 1-2
Leftovers with meat| 2-3

DEFROSTING

Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically.
Freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.
WARNING: Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. Doing this may damage the refrigerant tubes.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the 0 position and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3.  Open the door to accelerate the defrosting process.
4. Wipe up defrosting water with a cloth or sponge.
5. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
6. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature control knob as desired.
7. Let the appliance work for 2-3 hours to stabilize at the normal operating temperature.
8.  Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

HELPFUL HINTS AND 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.
•  The “STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION” 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 having 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 refrigerator

• 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 by 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 special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
• Milk bottles: Should have a lid and be stored in the door racks.

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.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
•  It 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.
• 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 mould on the appliance.

1. Remove all food;
2. Remove the power plug from the mains 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, we suggest to clean the appliance (including exterior and interior accessories) with food grade cleaner regularly every two months.
WARNING: The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning

• To maintain 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 solvent such as Benzene for cleaning. They may damage the surface of the appliance and may cause fire.

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 baskets. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable parts.
Only wipe the lamp switch, lamp and other electrical element with dry cloth.

Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Clean the door seals with damp cloth and dry it thoroughly.
Caution! Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered on.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Climate class:

• Extended temperate (SN): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32 °C’;
• Temperate(N): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
• Subtropical (ST): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
• Tropical(T): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’;

Note: More data information, please scan the QR code on the energy label.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

1. The refrigerator does not work
   It may not be connected to the power supply (plug, power cut or fuse); Voltage is too low.

2. The refrigerator does not work efficiently as expected
   It may be caused by heavy frost, or by warm temperature setting, or by frequently door operating.

3. It makes unusual noise
   It may be caused by an imbalance or loose ground locating the appliance, or by resonation between the appliance and other ambient objects.

4. The compressor keeps working for a long period
   The environment temperature may be too high. The doors may be opened frequently or even they are left open. The temperature control knob setting in (4-7) state may increase the working time of compressor.

5. Disgusting odour happens
   Food with strong odour should be packed tightly before being put inside the appliance.
   Please check whether there is any deteriorated item or whether the liners are left dirty for a long time.

6. Water leaks from the bottom of the refrigerator
   The drain tube is jammed. Please use a proper tool to solve it.

7. Heavy frost occurs on the rear of the appliance
   Putting humid or hot food into the appliance may cause this problem. Or it may be caused by the heavy environment moisture.

The follow cases are not malfunction

1.  Moisture may form dew on the outside of the product during the humid season, just get it wiped.
2.  The flow of refrigerant through the pipeline coil can cause a bicker.
3. It is normal that the sides of product get warm as a result of the cooling pipeline working.
4. The frame of the appliance will be warm during working by the defrost pipeline inside it.

GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Before delivery our devices are subjected to rigorous quality control. If, despite all care, damage has occurred during production or transportation, please return the device to your dealer. In addition to statutory legal rights, the purchaser has an option to claim under the terms of the following guarantee:
For the purchased device we provide 2 years guarantee, commencing from the day of sale. If you have a defective product, you can directly go back to the point of purchase.
Defects which arise due to improper handling of the device and malfunctions due to interventions and repairs by third parties or the fitting of non- original parts are not covered by this guarantee. Always keep your receipt, without the receipt you can’t claim any form of warranty. Damage caused by not following the instruction manual, will lead to a void of warranty, if this results in consequential damages then we will not be liable. Neither can we hold responsible for material damage or personal injury caused by improper use or if the instruction manual are not properly executed. Damage to accessories does not mean free replacement of the whole appliance. In such case please contact our service department. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts is always subject to a charge. Defects to consumables or parts subjected to wearing, as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the warranty and are to be paid.
The guarantee period of the spare parts is 2 years. If you need replacement, please contact our customer service.

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL

Recycling – European Directive 2012/19/EU
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. 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 environmental safe recycling.

For professional repair and ordering spare parts, please contact our customer service.

Manufactured by: Emerio Deutschland GmbH Lerchenweg 3, 40789 Monheim am Rhein, Deutschland
Service Hot Line: +49 3222 1097 615

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