neue NCBF 1774 70 Freezer – Fridge User Manual

**neue NCBF 1774 70 Freezer – Fridge User Manual

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Thank you for choosing this product.
This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this book for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Warnings

Read this user manual carefully.

1. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
2. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
3. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance,unless they are of the type recommended  by the manufacturer.
4. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
5. WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
6. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
7. 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 house hold 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 13 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.

Installation warnings

Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:

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

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

•  Your fridge freezer may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the odour will fade 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 you consult aqualified electrician for assistance.

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

•  We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to un grounded usage.

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

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

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

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

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

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

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

• Before 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. Return all parts to the fridge freezer after cleaning.

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

Electrical information (For UK type plug)

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a specially earthed plug.

Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, it must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362.

The plug must be used with a specially earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there i no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the fuse cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.

During Usage

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
•  Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use byadults. Do not allow children to play  with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when 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 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 we hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer 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 contain  isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.

Disposal of your old appliance

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging and the Environment

Packaging materials protect your machine from damage that may occur during transportation.
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly as they are recyclable. The use of recycled material reduces raw material consumption and therefore decreases waste production.

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 the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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

• Refrigerator compartment
•  Freezer compartment

1. Control panel
2. Turbo fan *
3.  Refrigerator shelves
4.  Crisper cover
5.  Crisper
6. Freezer upper flap / Drawer
7.  Freezer drawers
8.  Ice box tray
9. Freezer glass shelves
10.  Bottle shelf
11. Adjustable door shelf * / Door shelf
12. Door shef
13. Egg holder

USING THE APPLIANCE

Information on the Frost Free Technology

The Frost Free refrigerators have a  different operating system  to static refrigerators.
In normal (static) fridges, the humidity entering the fridge due to opening the door, and the humidity inherent in the food, causes frost build-up in the freezer compartment.
To defrost the frost and ice in the freezer compartment, you are required to periodically switch off the fridge, place the frozen food in a separate cooled container, then remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment.
The situation is completely different in No frost fridges. A built-in fan blows dry and cold air evenly throughout the cooler and freezer compartments. The cold air disperses uniformly between the shelves, ensuring all your food is cooled equally, thus preventing humidity and fros build-up.
Therefore, your No-frost fridge allows ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity and stylish appearance.

Display and Control Panel

Using the Control Panel

1. Temperature set button
2.  Super cooling symbol (Super cooling LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4.  Adjusted temperature indicator

Operating your Fridge Freezer

Temperature Set Button

This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. In order to set values for fridge partition, press this button. Use this button also to activate super cooling mode.

Temperature Settings

•  It ensures that the temperature settings in the cooling and freezing
  compartments of your refrigerator are performed automatically. It may be set to any value ranging from MIN to MAX and super cooling mode. As you press temperature set button from MIN to MAX, the temperature decreases. To save energy in winter months, operate your refrigerator in a lower position.

• Initial temperature setting for refrigerator is at the middle point.

• Every time you press temperature se button, setting temperature will decrease until super cooling symbol and if you keep on pressing the set temperature will be min set temperature again.

Super Cooling Mode

When Would It Be Used?

• To cooling huge quantities of food.
•  To cooling fast food.
•  To cooling food quickly.
• To store seasonal food for a long time.

How To Use?

• If you press temperature set button until super cooling symbol is displayed on the display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds, super cooling will blink.
•  Super cooling led will light during this mode.
•  For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the appliance to active Super Cooling mode 5 hours before you put the fresh food into the fridge.

During this mode:

If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be restored from MAX

**** Super cooling mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 hours.

Alarm light

In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.

Temperature Adjustment Warnings

•  It is not recommended that you operate  your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.
• Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
•  Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location of your fridge.
• In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being connected to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge. Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature,  it may take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/N = 16°C – 43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on the information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of the stated temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

The Turbo Fan (if available)

Do not block the air inlet and outlet openings when storing food, otherwise air circulation provided by the turbo fan will be impaired.

Accessories

Ice Tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.
  

The Fresh Dial (In some models)

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened.
This allows the air in the crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within.
The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any condensation is seen on the glass shelf.

Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according to the model of your appliance.

FOOD STORAGE

Refrigerator Compartment

• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always
  store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.

•  Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed  to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as  frost will develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.

•  We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.

• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.

•  Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylenereleaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).

• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.

• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.

• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables. Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.

•  Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.

• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.

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

The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator compartment.

container and store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese| 3 – 4 Days| On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine| 1 week| On the designated door shelf
Bottled products e.g. milk and yoghurt| Until the expiry date recommended by the producer| On the designated door shelf
Eggs| 1 month| On the designated egg shelf
Cooked food| | All shelves

Freezer Compartment

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.
•  For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
•  Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting
•  Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw the frozen food.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on food packaging when storing frozen food. If no information is provided food, should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.
•  When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in  appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and  abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food, and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
•  The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
•  To use the maximum capacity of the freezer compartment, use the glass shelves for the upper and middle section, and use the lower basket for the bottom section.
•  Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and any other food which needs to be frozen quickly) more quickly because of the freezing shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you  will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.

Important note:

• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
•  The 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 of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen, or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used. Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should befrozen in plastic folios or bags.

**** The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment.

bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and head.| 2
Lean fish (Bass, Turbot,

Flounder)

| 4
Fatty fishes (Tuna, Mackerel, Bluefish, Anchovy)| 2 – 4
Shellfish| Clean and in a bag| 4 – 6
Caviar| In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic container| 2 – 3
Snails| In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container| 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)
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String beans and beans| Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water| 10 – 13
Beans| Hull, wash and boil in water| 12
Cabbage| Clean and boil in water| 6 – 8
Carrot| Clean, cut into slices and boil in water| 12
Pepper| Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core and boil in water| 8 – 10
Spinach| Wash and boil in water| 6 – 9
Cauliflower| Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while| 10 – 12
Eggplant| Cut into 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| Add 10 % of sugar to the container| 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry| Wash and hull the stems| 8 – 12
 | Maximum storage time (months)| Thawing time at 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)
Dairy products| Preparation| Maximum storage time (months)| Storage conditions
---|---|---|---
Packet (Homogenized) Milk| In its own packet| 2 – 3| Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese – excluding white cheese| In slices| 6 – 8| Original packaging may be used for short-term storage. Keep wrapped in foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine| In its packaging| 6|

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
2. Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.
3. Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the appliance.
4. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully.
5. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

**** The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.

Defrosting

• Your appliance performs automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the vaporisation container behind your appliance and evaporates there.
•  Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your appliance before cleaning the vaporisation container.
• Remove the vaporisation container from its position by removing the screws as indicated. Clean it with soapy water at specific time intervals. This will prevent odours from forming.

Replacing LED Lighting

Depending on the model, one or two LED strip in the cooler is used to illuminate the interior of your appliance.

**** To replace any of the LEDs, please contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Note: The numbers and location of the LED strips may change according to the model.
! Some versions may not include cooler illumination.

SHIPMENT AND  REPOSITIONING

Transportation and Changing Positioning

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportatio on the packaging.
•  Remove all movable parts (drawers, Ice trays and so on) or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.

Always carry your appliance in the upright position.

BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Errors

Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler and freezer are at improper levels or if a problem occurs with the appliance.

Alarm indicator LED is turning on| MEANING| WHY| WHAT TO DO
---|---|---|---
| “Failure” Warning| There is/are some part(s) out of order or there is a failure in the cooling process.
The product is plugged for the first time or a long-time power interruption for 1 hour.| Check the door is open or not and check if the product working 1 hour. If the door is not open and the product had worked 1 hour, call service for assistance as soon as possible.

If your fridge freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money.

What to do if your appliance does not operate;

Check that;

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

What to do if your appliance performs poorly;

Check that;

• You have not overloaded the appliance,
•  The fridge temperature set to MAX
•  The door is closed perfectly,
•  There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.

If your fridge is operating too loudly;

Normal Noises

Cracking (Ice cracking) Noise:

• During automatic defrosting.
•  When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).

Short cracking : Heard when the thermostat switches the compressor on/ off.

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

Bubbling noise and splash: This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.

Water flow noise: Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container during defrosting. This noise can be heard during defrosting.

Air Blow Noise: Normal fan noise. This noise can be heard in fridges during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.

If the edges of fridge cabinet that the door joint contact are warm;

Especially in summer (hot weather),  the surfaces that the joint contact may get warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.

If humidity builds up inside the fridge freezer;

• Are all food packed properly? Are the containers dried before placing them in the fridge?
•  Are the fridge freezeer’s doors opened frequently? Humidity of the room gets in the fridge when the door is opened. Humidity build up will be faster when you open the door more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.

If the doors are not opened and closed properly;

• Do the food packages prevent closing of the door?
•  Are the door compartments, shelves and drawers placed properly?
• Are door joints broken or torn?
• Is your fridge freezer on a level surface?

Recommendations

To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the door is left open).

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

• 1. Install the appliance in a cool, wellventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.
•  Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.
•  Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance. If left uncovered, the humidity inside the appliance will increase, therefore the appliance uses more energy. Keeping drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste.
•  Avoid keeping the doors open for long periods and opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the appliance and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• The door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

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