User Manual FRLF55W CONTENTS Safety information.......................................2 Safety instructions...................................... 4 Operation....................................................6 First use......................................................7 Daily use.....................................................8 Hints and tips..............................................9 Care and cleaning.................................... 10 Troubleshooting....................................
SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
SAFETY INFORMATION • • • 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. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves. • Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. • Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit. • Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it.
OPERATION Switching on Insert the electrical plug into a wall socket. 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 automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: • turn the Temperature regulator towards lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
FIRST USE 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 or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer and the bottle shelf to ensure correct air circulation. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. 1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free. 2.
HINTS AND TIPS Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. • A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. • A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). • A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.
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 WARNING! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... PROBLEM The appliance does not operate. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 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 Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector. SOLUTION Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is Attach the melting water not connected to the evapo- outlet to the evaporative rative tray above the comtray. pressor. Door is misaligned or interferes with ventilation grill. The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
TROUBLESHOOTING • Purchase Date.................... Customer Care. Please contact Frigidaire, Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU49QQ. Telephone No. 03445 610528 Replacing the lamp Disconnect the plug from the mains socket. 1. Remove the screw from the lamp cover. 2. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illustration). 3. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of the same power and specifically designed for household appliances (the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover). 4. Install the lamp cover. 5.
INSTALLATION WARNING! 2 Refer to Safety chapters. Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: CLIMATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CLASS SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range.
INSTALLATION ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet. 100 mm 15 mm 15 mm 2. Push back the top and lift it. Door reversibility WARNING! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. CAUTION! To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations. 1. Unscrew both screws on the rear side. 16 3. Unscrew the left foot. 4.
INSTALLATION 5. Unscrew and install the screw on the opposite side. 6. Install the hinge on the opposite side. 7. Screw the right foot. 8. Unscrew the screws of the door top hinge. 1 2 10. Tighten the hinge. 11. Put the top in position. 12. Push front the top. 13. Screw both screws on the rear side. 14. Remove and install the handle on the opposite side. 3 1 2 3 9. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin in the direction of the arrow. Install the hinge on the opposite side.
INSTALLATION A Do a final check to make sure that: • All screws are tightened. • The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. • The door opens and closes correctly. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket. In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
INSTALLATION WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data Height mm 850 Width mm 550 Depth mm 612 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information are situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
ENVIRONMENT 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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