Hisense Bottom Mount Fridge Instruction Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Hisense
Table of Contents
Hisense Bottom Mount Fridge Instruction Manual
Safety and warning information
For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to make sure that
all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and
safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the
appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life,
will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices. For the safety of
life and property, keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard This appliance can be used by children aged 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.
According to IEC standard
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person being responsible for their safety.
- Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation.
- If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.
- If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
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WARNING — This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses and hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments; -catering and similar non-retail applications. -
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING — Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
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WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal center. Do not expose to flame.
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WARNING — When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
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WARNING — Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Replacing the illuminating lamps -
WARNING —The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and
installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit
becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
It is hazardous for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to service
this appliance. In Queensland the Authorized Service Person MUST hold a Gas
Work Authorization for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or
repairs which involve removal of covers.
WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
WARNING: risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged: -Avoid opening flames and
sources of ignition. -Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product
in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or
electric shock.
Electrical safety
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The power cord must not be lengthened.
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Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
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Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
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Do not pull the main cable.
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If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
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You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
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The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.
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Daily use
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Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance, There is a risk of an explosion.
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Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
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When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
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Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
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Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
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The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions for storage.
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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.
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Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
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Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
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Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
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The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet . You should take care when move it as the appliance is heavy.
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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.
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Never use the base, drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
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Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
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Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
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To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.
caution!
Care and cleaning -
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
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Do use a plastic scraper instead of a sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance.
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Installation Important!
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For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual. Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
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Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
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It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
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Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
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Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
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The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
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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 qualified electrician or competent person.
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This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1)If the appliance is Frost Free.
2)If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
Installing your new appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time, you should be informed of the
following tips.
Warning!
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface
of hard material that is the same height as the rest of the flooring. This
surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
The rollers, which are not castors, should be only used for forward or
backward movement. Moving the refrigerator sideways may damage your floor and
the rollers.
Ventilation of appliance
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.
Suggest: It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm of space from the back
to the wall, at least 100mm from its top, at least 100mm from its side to the
wall and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 130°. As shown in
follow diagrams.
Note:
- This appliance performs well within the climate class from N to T showed in the table below. It may not work properly if being left at a temperature above or below the indicated range for a long period.
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Stand your appliance in a dry place to avoid high moisture.
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Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight, rain or frost. Stand the appliance away from heat sources such as stoves, fires or heaters.
Leveling of appliance -
For sufficient leveling and air circulating in the lower rear section of the appliance, the bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You can adjust them manually by hand or by using a suitable spanner.
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To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the top backwards by 10-15mm.
Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed, from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side if required. Warning! When reversing the door, the
appliance must not be connected to the mains, Ensure that the plug is removed
from the mains socket
Note: If required you may lay the refrigerator on its back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the backboard of the refrigerator. To reverse the door, the following steps generally recommended.
- Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the door to take out all door racks (to avoid damage) and then close the door.
Caution!
Please slightly squeeze the door rack from two sides toward center and inside
of door rack, and then move it upward when taking out the upper rack and
lower rack.
- Remove right upper hinge cover (1) top of the cabinet. Remove the temperature sensor from the cabinet and right upper hinge cover , Install it on the left upper hinge cover. Remove the 3 screws (2) which are used for fixing the right upper hinge part (see the picture below) and take down the upper hinge parts (3)
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Remove screw cover from the left-front corner of cabinet with thin-blade screwdriver and install screw cover-right to the right front corner. Put the upper hinge cover(right) and upper hinge part (right) into the plastic bag.
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Remove the upper door from the middle hinge by carefully lifting the door straight up.
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Place the upper door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loose screw (3) and take down part (2)and part (1), Install replacement door stopper-left provided (in the plastic bag attached) and left stop block to the left side with screw(3) . Keep part (1)and(2) with the appliance for future reference.
- Use the Allen wrench(provided in the plastic bag) to loosen screws used to fix the right middle hinge and remove right middle hinge. Then remove the lower door.
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Place the lower door on a smooth surface with its panel upwards. Loosen screw and take down part and part , Install replacement door
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Change screw hole covers and screw on middle cover plate from left to right (as shown in figure below).
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Lie the refrigerator backwards, Remove (4) (right), Remove three self-tapping screws from the lower hinge part(right). Loosen the lower hinge axis then install it on the reverse hole site, and tighten into position(change it into left hinge part). Remove the lower hinge part to the left-bottom corner of the cabinet, Then fix it with 3 screws, finally install part (4) on the left-bottom and right-bottom of cabinet.
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Stand the refrigerator upright and carefully slot the lower door onto the lower hinge pin and hold in position. install middle hinge-left (in the plastic bag) ensuring the lower door in secured in place.
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Carefully slot the upper door onto the middle hinge pin and hold in position. Move the upper door to an appropriate position, adjust left upper hinge(in the plastic bag) and upper door, then fit the hinge pin into the hinge hole at the top and the door to secure the door in place. Then fix the upper hinge part with screws (Please carefully hold upper door by hand when installing)
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Install the temperature sensor part on the left hinge cover. Assemble the left hinge cover provided(in the plastic bag) to match the hinge, install the door racks to original position. Keep the right hinge cover with the appliance for future reference.
Description of the appliance
- Control panel part
- Cabinet
- Door switch
- Bottle rack
- Glass shelf
- Wind channel
- Crisper cover
- Crisper
- Twist ice tray
- Upper freezer drawer
- Middle freezer drawer
- Lower freezer drawer
- Adjustable bottom foot
- Roller
- Freezer door
- Freezer gasket
- Fridge gasket
- Fridge door
- Lower rack
- Small rack
- Upper rack
Note
- Due to unceasing modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.
- To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above.
Display Controls
Use your appliance according to the following guidelines, your appliance has functions as control panel shown in the pictures below.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to 4°C and the freezer to -19°C. If
you want to change the temperature, follow the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you set an average temperature for
the whole refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside each compartment may vary
from the temperature displayed on the panel, depending on how much food you
store and where you place them. Ambient temperature may also affect the actual
temperature inside the appliance.
1.Fridge
Press the middle part of button to set fridge temperature between 2℃ and 8℃ as needed, and control panel will display corresponding figures according to the following sequence
2. Freezer
Press the middle part of button to set freezer temperature between -15℃ and -24℃ as needed, and control panel will display corresponding figures according to the following sequence
3. Super Freeze
Super Freeze will quickly lower the temperature within the freezer so food will freeze faster. This can lock in nutrients of food and keep food fresh for longer.
- Press the middle part of button for 3 seconds to activate the super freeze function. The light will be on.
- Super freezer will automatically switch off after 52 hours.
- When super freeze function is on you can switch off super freeze function by pressing the middle part of button and the freezer temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.
4. Holiday
If you are going to be away for a long period of time, you can activate this function by pressing the middle part of button for 3 seconds until the light comes on.
When the holiday function is activated, the temperature of the refrigerator automatically switched to15 to minimize the energy consumption. Important! Do not store any food in the fridge during this time. When holiday function is on, you can switch it off by pressing the middle part of button. The fridge temperature setting will revert back to the previous setting.
Using your appliance
Your appliance has the accessories as the Description of the appliance showed in general, with this part instruction you can have the right way to use them.. We recommend that you read through them carefully before using the appliance
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage of canned liquid, bottled drinks and packed
food, etc. Do not place too many heavy things in the racks.
Shelf in Refrigerator chamber
1.There are shelves in refrigerator chamber, and they can be taken out to be
cleaned.
2.The crisper is suitable for storage of vegetables and fruit, etc. Firstly Pull the crisper out in level, Secondly tip up it then you can take out the crisper. According to the opposite sequence you can position the crisper rightly.
Freezer chamber
The freezer chamber is suitable for storage of foods required to be frozen,
such as meat, ice.
Caution! Never close the freezer door while the drawers, installation
bracket, ice tray are extended. It may damage the unit. Ensure that drink
bottles are not left in the freezer for a longer time than needed as freezing
liquid may cause the bottle to break.
Twistable ice tray
Twistable ice tray produce and store abundant ice cubes.
- Pull out the twistable ice tray from the installation bracket.
- Fill with drinking water below the maximum level mark.
- Place the filled ice tray back to bracket.
- Await for around 3 hours, twist the knobs clockwise and the ice will drop into the ice box below.
Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance (including exterior and interior
accessories) should be cleaned regularly (at least every two months.
Warning!
The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning as there is a
danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
Wipe the control panel with a clean, soft cloth.
- 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 before putting
them back into place.
Although this appliance automatically ‘ defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the freezer compartment s interior walls if the freezer door is opened frequently or kept open too long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time when the freezer is nearly empty and proceed as follow:
- Remove existing food and accessories baskets, unplug the appliance from the mains power and leave the doors open. Ventilate the room thoroughly to accelerate the process.
- When defrosting is completed, clean your freezer as described above.
Caution!
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the freezer compartment. Only
after the interior is completely dry should the appliance be switched back on
and plugged back into the mains socket.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and drinks can cause seals to
stick to the cabinet and tear when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild
detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly after cleaning.
Caution!
Only after the door seals are completely dry should the appliance be powered
on
Replacing the LED light:
Warning:
The LED light should be replaced by a competent person. If the LED light is
damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. To replace the LED
light, the below steps can be followed:
- Unplug your appliance.
- Remove light cover by pushing up and out.
- Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull it with the other hand while pressing the connector latch.
- Replace LED light and snap it correctly in place.
Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips below to save energy.
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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)
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Don`t set the temperature colder than necessary.
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Don’t store warm food or evaporating liquid in the appliance.
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Place the appliance in a well ventilated, humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing your new appliance chapter.
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If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust the combination as this is designed to be the most energy efficient configuration. Hints for fresh food refrigeration
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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.
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Do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavor.
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Place food properly so that air can circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration -
Meat (All Types) Wrap in polythene food: wrap and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Always follow food storage times and use by dates suggested by manufacturers.
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Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.: They should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
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Fruit and vegetables: They should be stored in the special drawer provided.
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Butter and cheese: Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic film wrap.
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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.
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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.
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Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,
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Do not allow fresh unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid temperature rise of the latter.
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Iced products if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, will probably cause frost burns to the skin.
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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
- Once defrosted food will deteriorate rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken prevent mold on the appliance.
- Remove all food.
- Remove the power plug from the mains socket.
- Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
- Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly to allow air to circulate.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the
appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks
before calling for service, please see below.
Warning! Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem
persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified
electrician, authorized service engineer or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the
packaging into a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
- Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
- Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug
Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the
appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local council your household waste disposal
service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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