User Manual FRBIFF501 CONTENTS Safety information.......................................2 Safety instructions...................................... 4 Operation....................................................6 Daily use.....................................................7 Hints and tips..............................................9 Care and cleaning.................................... 11 Troubleshooting........................................13 Installation............................................
SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION • • • • Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. • Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. • Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp. • Do not freeze again food that has been thawed. • Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food. • Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger. Internal light • The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
OPERATION Switching on 1. Insert the plug into the wall socket. 2. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to the "O" position. Temperature regulation The temperature is regulated automatically. A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.
DAILY USE Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).
HINTS AND TIPS Normal operating sounds above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days. Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed. Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
HINTS AND TIPS Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: • make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; • be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; • not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary; • once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen; • do not exceed the storage period indicated
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. General warnings CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. 4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush.
CARE AND CLEANING About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a lower temperature, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. 1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out the electrical plug from the wall socket. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... PROBLEM The appliance does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE The appliance is switched off. SOLUTION Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not con- Connect the mains plug to the nected to the mains socket mains socket correctly. correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The appliance is noisy.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Temperature is set incorrectly. Refer to "Operation" . Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. During the automatic defrosting process, frost melts on the rear plate. This is correct. Water flows inside the refrigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet. Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector. Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the floor.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Pull the left side of the lamp cover with your fingers to unlock it. Remove the cover by pulling it towards yourself. 1 2 1 2. Replace the lamp with one of the same power and shape, specifically designed for household appliances. The maximum power is shown on the light bulb cover. 3. Install the lamp cover. 4. Connect the plug to the mains socket. 5. Open the door. Make sure that the light switches on.
INSTALLATION Location Electrical Connection Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. CAUTION! To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.
INSTALLATION 3. Connect the wire coloured brown to the terminal either marked with the “L“ or coloured red. 4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of wire is present and the cord clamp (E) is secure over the outer sheath. Make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. 5. Switch on the appliance. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fuse (B).
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Dimensions of the recess Height mm 1780 Width mm 560 Depth mm 550 Rising time Hours 22 Voltage Volts 230-240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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