Everglades EVUD423 Refrigerator User Manual

Everglades EVUD423 Refrigerator User Manual

General warnings

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means  to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should  take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive.In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic 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.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC.

Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and  our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cor

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
  

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer department!

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.

• Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.

Installing and operating your fridge

Before starting to use your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge freezer starts to cool.

• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).

• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due toungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior, before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.

• efore using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.

• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

• The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Before using your fridge freezer

• When using your fridge freezer for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat setting

**When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top

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**When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side

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The fridge freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.

Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.

1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the minimum and medium position.
3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to the medium position.
5 : For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So, after the desired condition is reached, return the knob to the previous setting.

Warnings about temperature adjustments

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.
• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your
• fridge, when you take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
• This appliance is designed for use at an  ambient temperature within the 16°C – 38°C range.
  Climate class| Ambient temperature ( o C)
  ---|---
  T| Between 16 and 43 oC
  ST| Between 16 and 38 oC
  N| Between 16 and 32 oC
  SN| Between 10 and 32 oC

Accessories

Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.
  

Plastic scraper

After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.

Bottle holder (Only some models)

In order to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder. This will also help to prevent the noise made by bottles when opening or closing the door.

All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE

The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers   in the refrigerator.
• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
• You can put fruit and vegetables into the crisper without packaging.
• To avoid cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.

Some recommendations have been specified below for the placement and storage of your food in the cooling compartment.

Food| Maximum Storing time| Where to place in the fridge department
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Vegetables and fruits| 1 week| Vegetable bin
Meat and fish| 2 – 3 Days| Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or in a meat container(on the glass shelf)
Fresh cheese| 3 – 4 Days| In special door shelf
Butter and margarine| 1 week| In special door shelf
Bottled products milk and yoghurt| Until the expiry date recommended by the producer| In special door shelf
Eggs| 1 month| In the egg shelf
Cooked food| | All shelves

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.

Freezer compartment

The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.

• When freezing fresh food, wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.
• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate (see Freezing Capacity).
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, set the refrigerator thermostat at 4 – 5 for 24 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.
• After placing fresh food into the freezer, change the setting to 4 – 5 for 24 hours is generally sufficient. After 24 hours, you can reduce the setting if required.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products, ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen food is indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be opened easily.

Important note:

• Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.
• he taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.
• The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other  food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.

Some recommendations have been specified on pages 10, 11 and 12 for the placement and storage of your food in the deep freeze compartment.

the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it; and if necessary, cut the tail and head.| 2
Lean fish; bass, turbot, flounder| 4
Fatty fishes (Tunny, Mackarel, bluefish, anchovy)| 2 – 4
Shellfish| Cleaned and in bags| 4 – 6
Caviar| In its package, aluminium or plastic container| 2 – 3
Snail| In salty water, aluminum or plastic container| 3

Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.

Vegetables and Fruits| Preparation| Maximum Storing time (months)
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String beans and beans| Wash and cut to small pieces and boil in water| 10 – 13
Beans| Hull and wash and boil in water| 12
Cabbage| Cleaned and boil in water| 6 – 8
Carrot| Clean and cut to slices and boil in water| 12
Pepper| Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and remove the core and boil in water| 8 – 10
Spinach| Washed and boil in water| 6 – 9
Cauliflower| Take the leaves apart, cut the heart into pieces, and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while| 10 – 12
Eggplant| Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing| 10 – 12
Corn| Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn| 12
Apple and pear| Peel and slice| 8 – 10
Apricot and Peach| Cut into two pieces and remove the stone| 4 – 6
Strawberry and Blackberry| Wash and hull| 8 – 12
Cooked fruits| Adding 10 % of sugar in the container| 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry| Wash and hull the stems| 8 – 12
Dairy Products| Preparation| Maximum Storing time (months)| Storing Conditions
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Packet (Homogenize) Milk| In its own packet| 2 – 3| Pure Milk – In its own packet
Cheese-excluding white cheese| In slices| 6 – 8| Original package may be used for short storing period. It should be wrapped in foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine| In its package| 6|
| Maximum Storing time (months)| Thawing time in room temperature (hours)| Thawing time in oven (minutes)
---|---|---|---
Bread| 4 – 6| 2 – 3| 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits| 3 – 6| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry| 1 – 3| 2 – 3| 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie| 1 – 1,5| 3 – 4| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough| 2 – 3| 1 – 1,5| 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza| 2 – 3| 2 – 4| 15-20 (200 °C)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
  

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.

• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwash

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.

• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

Defrosting

Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring ½ glass of water down it.

Defrosting the Freezer Compartment

• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.
• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerant circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be carried out.
• Before defrosting, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper (this will help the food to maintain it’s tempertaure for longer).
• To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into freezer and remember to consume it in a short period of time.
  

Replacing the Light bulb

When replacing the bulb of the refrigerator compartment;

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover
3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.
4. Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the

When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top

When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side

Replacing LED lighting

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

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION

Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed   while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

! Carry your fridge in the upright position.

Repositioning the door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door, if the door handles on your refrigerator are installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact the nearest authorised service agent to have the opening direction changed.

BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following.

The appliance does not operate,

Check if;

• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected,
• The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug the appliance in to another socket which you know is working.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly Check that:

• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so set the thermostat dial to a suitable value).
• The doors are closed properly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space at the rear and sid

If your fridge is operating too loudly

Normal Noises

Compressor noise

• Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally
• Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it starts.

Bubbling noise and splash:

• This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
• If you hear any other noises check that:
  • The appliance is level
  • Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
  • The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator; Check if;

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

Important notes:

• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.
• If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this document and leave the door open to prevent any humidification or odor formation.
• If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have  followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.
• The lifetime of your appliance is stated and declared by the Department of Industry. The length of time for retaining parts required for the proper operation of the appliance is 10 year

Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.
3. When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. This will help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.
4. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
5. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
6. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller …etc ) closed
7. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
8. Energy consumption of your appliance is declared without drawers and fully loaded in freezer compartmant.
9. For saving energy, do not use volume between the load limit and the door, along the load limit line. Load limit line is also used in energy consumption declaration.

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

(When the thermostat is positioned on top)

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

• Fridge compartment
• Freezer compartment

1. Thermostat box (When the thermostat is positioned on side)
2. Fridge compartment shelves
3. Crisper cover
4. Crisper
5. Freezer drawers
6. Freezer glass shelves *
7. Bottle shelf
8. Adjustable door shelf *
9. Door shelves
10. Egg holder
11. Ice box tray
12. Ice scraper

Warranty

You have 2 years warranty on technical defects after purchase

Not included in warranty :

• Other than normal domestic use (this appliance is for normal domestic use only).

• Causes not being related directly to the appliance such as; Damage occurring during transport or because of wrong usage such as dents, scratches, broken parts.
  Installation errors (such as wrong voltage).

• Malfunctioning because of improper usage, dust/fluff in and on the appliance, amongst others blocking of air circulation, as well as breaking of plastics, rubber, glass which other than by normal use has gone defect, such to be judged by the service man and or importer

You have 2 year warranty on technical defects on the appliance after date of purchase, warranty is only valid if a valid notice of purchase/invoice can be shown.

Warranty rights are not transferable.

If appliance is offered for servicing it needs to be clean, otherwise service can be refused.
Servicenumber for the Netherlands: 0900-0404040 www.everglades.nl
Servicenumber for Belgium: 0032-(0)38080919

References

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