MFF 81 W - Fridge Meireles - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MFF 81 W Meireles

Front view line drawing of a rectangular container or enclosure with a flat top and side supports (no text or symbols)

Safety and warning information ____ 2
Description of the appliance ____8
Control panel 8
First use and installation____9
Daily use 10

Helpful hints and tips ____11
Cleaning and care 12
What to do if 13
Reverse the door 14
Disposal of the appliance ____ 16

Safety and warning information

- This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance

- This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation Important!

• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.
  Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
• Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In this case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• 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.
• The appliance must not be locate close to radiators or cookers.
• 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.

- 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.

Note: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.(This clause applies only to the EU region.)

Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

1. Three-star compartment ( ^*** -Frezer)
   2.Bulb & temperature regulator
   3.Storage shelf
   4.Crisper cover
   5.Crisper
2. Upper door rack
3. Lower door rack

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior showing numbered compartments for identification

Note: Due to continual modification of our products, your refrigerator may be slightly different from this Instruction Manual but its functions and usage methods remain the same.

Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves, drawers on their original position as the illustration above.

Control panel

Starting up and temperature regulation

• Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with a protective grounding contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on..
  ● The temperature selector knob is located on the top of the refrigerator compartment.

Setting "0" means

Off.

Turning in a clockwise direction the refrigeration unit turns on, it will then operate automatically.

Setting "1" means

Highest temperature, warmest setting.

Setting "7" (end-stop) means

Lowest temperature, coldest setting.

Important!

For optimum food preservation, we advise you select setting of 3 or 4, if you want the temperature lower or higher, please turn the knob to colder or warmer setting accordingly. When you turn the knob to a colder setting, this can lead to the more energy efficiency. Otherwise, it would result the consumption of energy.

NOTE: High temperature setting will accelerate food waste.

Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting (position 6 to 7) may cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop!

Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.

Changing the light bulb

Warning! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.

● Light bulb data: 220-240V, max. 1.5W.
- To switch off the appliance, set the temperature regulator to position "0".
- Unplug the mains plug.
- Press the bulb in the center with finger.
● Take out the lampshade with screwdriver, change the bulb, and then replace the lampshade.
- Put the refrigerator back into operation.

Bulb(inside) Lampshade Thermostat knob

First use and installation

Cleaning before use

● Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and neutral soap in order to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.

Installation Positioning

Warning! Before installing, read the instructions carefully for your safety e correct operation of the appliance.

- Position the appliance away from sources of heat such as stoves, radiators, direct sunlight, etc.

- Maximum performance and safety are guaranteed by maintaining the correct indoor temperature for the class of unit concerned, as specified on the rating plate. - This appliance performs well from N to ST. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

Important! It is necessary to have good ventilation around the fridge to allow for the dissipation of heat, high efficiency and low power consumption. For this reason, a sufficiently cleared space should be available around the fridge. It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm separating

the back of the fridge to the wall at least 100mm of space on its two sides, a height of over 100mm from its top and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 160°.

100mm 100mm 50-70mm

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN	+10°C to +32°C
N	+16°C to +32°C
ST	+16°C to +38°C
T	+16°C to +43°C

● Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate in the lower rear section of the appliance, as poor air circulation can affect performance. Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight.

Leveling

● The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration. To make the appliance level, it should be upright and both adjusters should be in stable contact with the floor. You can also adjust the level by unscrewing the appropriate level adjustment in the front (use your fingers or a suitable spanner).

Electrical connection

Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by qualified or authorized personnel.

Warning! This appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Daily use

Accessories 1)

Movable shelves/trays

● Various glass, plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your appliance-different models have different combinations and different models have different features.
● The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

● To permit the storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
● To adjust, gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

Vegetable Drawer

● For storing fruit and vegetables

Ice-cube tray

- For making ice and storing ice -cubes.

Refrigerator compartment 2)

- For storing the food that does not need to be frozen and different sections suitable for different kinds of food.

Freezer food compartment 2)

- For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

Thawing food 2)

● In the refrigerator compartment.
- At room temperature.
- In a microwave oven.
● In a conventional or convection oven.
● Food once thawed should be re-frozen with the exception of special cases.

1) If the appliance contains related accessories and functions.
2) If the appliance contains a freezer compartment.

Helpful hints and tips

Noises during operation

Clicks- Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.

Humming- As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.

Bubbling- When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.

Splashing- Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.

Energy saving tips

- Do not install the appliance near stoves, radiators or other sources of warmth.

- Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.

- Do not set the temperature colder than necessary.

● Make sure the side plates and back plate of the appliance are at some distance from the wall and follow the instructions relevant to installation.

- If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust the combination as it would produce an effect on energy consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

- Do not store warm foods or evaporating liquids in the appliance.

- Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor or odor.

- Position food so that air can circulate freely around it.

Hints for refrigeration

● Meat (all types): wrap in polyethylene (plastic) bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

● Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc...: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

● Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer provided.
- Butter and cheese: these should be placed in aluminum foil or polyethylene (plastic) bags while removing as much air as possible.
- Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Hints for freezing

• When first starting-up or after a period out of use- Before putting the food in the compartment, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
  ● 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.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene (plastic) and make sure that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in the temperature of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause skin to become freezer burnt.
• 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

● Make sure that commercially frozen food was stored by the retailer.
- Once defrosted, foods deteriorate rapidly and can not be re-frozen.
- Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Note: If the appliance contains related accessories and functions.

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning and care

For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

The appliance should be cleaned and maintained at least every two months.

Warning! Danger of electrical shock!

● The appliance should not be connected to the main power supply during cleaning. Before cleaning, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the main power supply, switch off, or shut off the circuit breaker or fuse.

Notice!

- Remove the food from the appliance before cleaning. Store them in a cool place and keep well covered.

● Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components.

● Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

- Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from an orange peel, butyric acid, or cleansers that contain acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.

- Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

- Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

● After cleaning, wipe with fresh water and a clean dish cloth.

- Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption; clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.(Only for the outside-condenser product)

- Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

- Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of something like soft green peg, an be careful not to create any damage to the cabinet by sharp objects.

● After everything is dry, the appliance back

Defrosting

Defrosting in the fresh food storage compartment

● Water from the defrosting option will automatically be drained into a drip tray through a drain pipe at the back of the appliance.

Defrosting in the frozen food storage compartment

● Defrosting in the freezer chamber is operated manually. Before defrosting, take the food out.

● Take the ice tray and drawers out or put them into the fresh food compartment temporarily.

- Set the knob of the temperature regulator to the "0" (where the compressor will stop working) and leave the door of the refrigerator open until ice and frost dissolve thoroughly and accumulate at the bottom of the freezer chamber. Wipe out the water with a soft cloth.

- In order to speed up the process of defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm water (about 50°C) into the freezer chamber and scrape away the ice and frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing so, be sure to set the knob of the temperature regulator to the original position.

- It is not advisable to heat the freezer chamber directly with hot water or a hair dryer while defrosting to avoid deformation of the inner case.

- It is also not advisable to scrape off ice and frost or separate foods from the containers which have been congealed together with the food with sharp tools or wooden bars, so as not to damage the inner casing or the surface of the evaporator.

Warning! To switch off the appliance before defrosting, turn the temperature regulator to the "0" position.

Notice! The appliance should be defrosted at least once a month. During its usage, if the door has been opened frequently the appliance has been used in extreme humidity, we advise the user to defrost every two weeks.

Taking the appliance out of service

● Empty the appliance.

● Pull out the power plug.

● Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care).

- Leave the door open to prevent odours.

What to do if...

Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or other personnel must carry out the troubleshooting that is not in the manual.

Important!

Repairs to the appliance may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Customer Service Center.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
Appliance does not work.	Appliance is not switched on.	Switch on the appliance.
	Main plug is not plugged in or is loose.	Plug the appliance into the electrical socket.
	Fuse has blown or is defective.	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Outlet is defective.	Defective parts need to be repaired by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much.	Temperature is set too cold.	Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is too warm.	Temperature is not properly adjusted.	Please refer to the “Initial Start Up” section.
	Door was open for an extended period.	Open the door only as long as necessary.
	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulator to a colder setting temporarily.
	The appliance is near a heat source.	Please refer to the “Installation Location” section.
Interior lighting does not work.	Light bulb is defective.	Please look in the “Changing the Light Bulb “section.
Heavy build-up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.	Door seal is not air-tight (possibly after reversing the door).	Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time, shape the warmed door seal by hand so that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.	Appliance is not level.	Readjust the feet.
	The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.	Move the appliance slightly.
	A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.	If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting.	This is normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water on the floor or storage shelves.	Water drain hole is blocked.	Refer to the “Cleaning and Care” section.

Reverse the door

The side in which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site allows for it. Tools you will need:

1. 8mm socket driver

1. Cross-shaped screwdriver

1. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver

1. Remove the upper hinge cap (7).

2. Remove the two screws blot (6) that connect the upper hinge (5) on the right side of the cabinet top.

3. Carefully lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.

4. Remove the plug (9) and transfer it to the uncovered hole on the right side of the unit. Be sure to press the button firmly into the hole.

5. Remove the two screws(7) that hold the lower hinge (2) on the right side of the unit.

6. Remove the screw-type leveling front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side as shown in the adjacent figure.

7. Set the door into it's new place making sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame section (hole).

8. Secure the upper hinge (5) previously removed in step 3 on the left side of the unit. Make sure the pin enters the bushing on the upper frame section (hole).

9. Loosely secure the lower left hinge (2) and do not tighten the bolts until the door is in the closed position and leveled.
10. Insert the plug (9) on the uncovered holes (right side).
11. Replace the upper hinge cap (7).

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

1.Screw
2.Low Hinge
3. Adjustable Low Foot
4. Adjustable High Foot
5. Upper Hinge
6.Screw Bolt
7. Upper Hinge Cap
8. Shaft Sleeve
9.Plug

Changing over the freezer compartment door

1. Open the freezer compartment door a little way. Using a small screwdriver, press the spring in the opening of the lower door bearing slightly upwards and take the door bearing out complete with the door.

Diagram of a door handle with a tool inserted, showing arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

1. Position the covering cap (M) on the opposite side.
2. Turn the freezer compartment door through 180 and fit the lower door bearing

into the lower bearing cavity of the freezer compartment door.

1. Lift the freezer compartment door a little way upwards, fit it into the upper door bearing, and at the same time insert the lower door bearing into the square hole.
2. Small upward and downward adjustments of the freezer compartment door will make fitting easier.

Technical diagram showing mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or force

Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.

Packaging materials

Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.

Before disposal of the appliance.

1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making icecream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

Order	Compartments TYPE	Target storage temp.[°C]	Appropriate food
1	Fridge	+2÷8	Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cakes, Drinks and other foods which are not suitable for freezing.
2	(Freezer***)-	≤-18	Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 3 months – nutrition values and taste decrease with time), suitable for frozen fresh food.
3	***-Freezer	≤-18	Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 3 months – nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freeing fresh food.
4	**-Freezer	≤-12	Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 2 months – nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freeing fresh food.
5	*-Freezer	≤-6	Seafood (fish, shrimp, shellfish), freshwater aquatic products and meat products (recommended time is 1 month – nutrition values and taste decrease with time). Not suitable for freeing fresh food.
6	0-star	-6~0	Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, some packaged processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably not later than 3 days).Partially packed/wrapped up encapsulated processed foods (non-freezable foods)
7	Chill	-2÷3	Fresh/frozen pork, beef, chicken, freshwater aquatic products, etc.(7 days below 0 °C and above 0 °C is recommended for consumption within that day, preferably no more than 2 days). Seafood (less than 0 for 15 days, it is not recommended to store above 0 °C)
8	Fresh Food	0~+4	Fresh pork, beef, fish, chicken, cooked food, etc. (Recommended to eat within the same day, preferably no more than 3 days)
9	Wine	+5÷20	red wine,white wine,sparkling wine etc.

Note: please store different foods according to the compartments or target storage temperature of your purchased products.

- If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Water dispenser cleaning (special for water dispenser products):

- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

WARNING! Food needs to be packed in bags before putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that the product design structure is not easy to clean.

Labeled diagram of an open refrigerator interior showing numbered compartments for identification.

sol a ade 100mm 100mm

50-70mm

Classe climática	Temperatura ambiente
SN +10	a +32
N +16	a +32
ST +16	a +38
T +16	a +43

as embalagens são herméticas;

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

Diagram showing a hand inserting a device into a door panel, with arrows indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

Technical diagram showing mechanical assembly with labeled components and directional arrows indicating motion or force