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| Product Type | Refrigerator-Freezer |
| Brand | Tricity Bendix |
| Model | ECD937 |
| Height | 166 cm |
| Width | 50 cm |
| Depth | 60 cm |
| Power Supply | 220-240 V / 50 Hz |
| Total Power Absorption | 150 W |
| Average Daily Energy Consumption | 1.14 kWh |
| Gross Capacity (Fridge) | 149 L |
| Gross Capacity (Freezer) | 104 L |
| Net Capacity (Fridge) | 145 L |
| Net Capacity (Freezer) | 85 L |
| Freezing Capacity (24h) | Up to 9 kg |
| Climate Classification | SN, N, ST, T |
| Adjustable Shelves | Yes |
| Door Reversible | Yes |
| Defrost Method (Fridge) | Automatic |
| Defrost Method (Freezer) | Manual (scraper provided) |
| Interior Light | Yes (replaceable bulb) |
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USER MANUAL ECD937 Tricity Bendix
© Electrolux plc 2004
From the Electrolux Group. The world's No.1 choice.
The Electrokur Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrokur Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn newers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.
MODEL Nos.
ECD 9937
2225 058-21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the Interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
- It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
- Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.
• The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
- Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
- Keep all packaging well away from children.
General Safety
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
• Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to cookers, radiators or boilers.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.
During Use
- This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
- Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out.
- Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
- Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
- Ice lolles can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer.
• Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrostling the appliance. See Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
- Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Servicing
- This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.
At the end of the Appliance Life
- When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site.
- Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.
CONTENTS
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Information 2
Description of the appliance 4
Operation 5
Before use 5
Setting the temperature 5
The freezer compartment 5
Freezing fresh
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making Ice cubes 6
Fresh food refrigeration 6
Normal operating sounds 6
Movable shelves 7
Freezing Calendar 7
Health and Safety Guidelines 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
Changing the light bulb 9
Defrosting 9
Something Not Working 11
Service and Spare Parts 12
Customer Care 12
Guarantee Conditions 13
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specification 14
Installation 15
Positioning 15
Rear Spacers 15
Electrical Connection 16
Food Door Reversal 517
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A- Thermostat control
B- Dairy compartment
C- Storage shelf
D- Bottle storage shelf
E- Freezing/Storage compartment
F- Freezing fresh food compartment
G- Salad drawers
H- Glass shelf
I - Wire shelves
Door reversal directions
- Disconnect from the electricity supply.
- Remove all loose items, including food, store food in a cool place.
- Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing;
- Remove the feet (2-3)
- Remove bottom hinge (1).
- Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (H) and remove the latter.
- Slide out the upper door from pin (G), unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hinge provided on the opposite side, after having removed the small plugs which should then be fitted on the opposite side. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack.
- Refit the upper door and the middle hinge on the opposite side.
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Refit the lower door and bottom hinge (1) on the opposite side.
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Refit the feet (2-3)
Attention
After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. 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 or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdrier.
Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of lo prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you tilt your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol ⏻ coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/camer must be obtained from your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.
CE This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
OPERATION
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an "OFF" (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
The intermediate position is usually the most suitable (3-4).
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors:
- room temperature
- how often the door is opened
- how much food is stored
- position of the appliance
Important
If the fridge is not delrosting correctly, it is possible that because a very low temperature has been selected, the motor is working continuously, which prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should be selected on the thermostat and you should notice that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is correct.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the thermostat to a higher number, however you should turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic defrosting.
Low Room Temperature Switch
To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently when the room temperature drops below 16°C, the switch mounted next to the thermostat control should be switched on.
No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low ambient operation). However should the temperature rise above 16°C remember to turn the switch off again.
A - Low Room Temperature Switch
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh foods.
Freezing fresh food
When freezing large amounts of fresh food turn the thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to freezing.
When the food is frozen return to the normal position.
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 9 kg. of fresh food.
Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from the appliance and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to
exceed load limit ▼ stated on the side of the upper section.
Important
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.
Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Warning
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer compartment.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".
Investment
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with one or more trays for ice-cubes trays.
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in the freezer compartment.
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist.
Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints:
Raw meal (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad crispers.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers. Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Normal Operating Sounds
- You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.
- When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
- A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.
INSTALLATION
Warning
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:
SN +10°C to +32°C
N +16°C to +32°C
ST +18°C to +38°C
T +18°C to +43°C
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below 16°C. If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance may not operate correctly.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet. There must also be at least 100 mm (4") distance between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers.
Rear spacers
The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance.
Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the Figure. Then turn them through 45^ (arrow (A) vertical) until they lock into place.
Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions on "Door reversal directions" paragraph.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
| Height 166 cm | ||
| Width 50 cm | ||
| Depth | 60 cm | |
| POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY | 220-240 V / 50 Hz | |
| TOTAL POWER ABSORBED | 150 W | |
| AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * | 1.14 kWh | |
| GROSS CAPACITY | ||
| Fridge | 149 L | |
| Freezer | 104 L | |
| NET CAPACITY | ||
| Fridge | 145 L | |
| Freezer | 85 L | |
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired.
The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning
Freezing Calendar
The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible.
- Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22^ in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get down to 7^ in the refrigerator.
- Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible.
- Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.
- Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave food in a cool place in order that it can then be put in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
- Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in separate containers. Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.
• Do not store food uncovered.
• The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly. - Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean (refer to "Maintenance and Cleaning").
- Never allow spillages to dry and harden.
- Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.
- It is important that food is used before its "best before" date.
- Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped eggs.
- Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from debris.
• Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food. -
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly in between.
• The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality. -
The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results.
- Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time.
- Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airlight seal.
- Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the storage times indicated.
- Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
- Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
Costs Incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is Improperly Installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.
Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 20 13
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0)800 234 7378
| Italy | Pordenone | +39 (0)800117511 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | +46 (0)20 78 77 50 |
| UK | Slough | +44 (0)1753 219898 |
During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient temperature the freezer will defrost.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS SERVICEFORCE
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning:-
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk
For Customer Service In Ireland please
contact us at the address below:
Tricity Bendix
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Telephone : +353 (0)1 4090752
Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading 'Something Not Working?
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:
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Your name, address and post code
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Your telephone number
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Clear and concise details of the fault
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The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
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The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls.
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:-
Customer Care Department
Tricity Bendix
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
08705 950 950 *
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
External cleaning
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fall to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the light diffuser) available from your nearest Service Force Centre.
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor, where it evaporates.
⚠️ Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Freezer
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food. Never use metal tools for this operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year) proceed as follows:
- turn the thermostat dial to the "OFF" position (O) or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
- Remove any food from inside the freezer and fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool, dry place.
- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers.
- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position.
- After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also controlled by the thermostat and will not be operational during this period. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
Attention!
In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-freeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you.
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger. Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a cooked dish.
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
| Symptom | Solution |
| No power to the appliance | Check there is power at the socket. |
| Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. | |
| Check the fuse has not blown. | |
| The light does not come on | Ensure that the bulb is correctly filled. |
| Replace the bulb if it has blown. | |
| Check the door light switch is not jammed. | |
| The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high | Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. |
| Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance's operating limits, please refer to the installation section in this instruction book. Relocate the appliance if necessary. | |
| The freezer door will not open | Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise. |
| The compressor runs continuously | Check that the doors are closed. |
| Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”. | |
| Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. | |
| Check that air ventilation is not obstructed. | |
| Excessive frost and ice has built up | Ensure the doors are not left open. |
| Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing. | |
| Is the door gasket intact and clean. | |
| Has advised periodic defrostling been carried out. | |
| Noise | Refer to normal operating sounds. |
| Water under the salad bin | Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see Maintenance and Cleaning). |
Low room temperature operation
During prolonged periods of low room temperatures, le;16°C and lower, the compressor on single compressor fridge freezer can remain inoperative during this time.
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6°C or under thus not calling the thermostat to energise the compressor.
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Installation
- Child Safety
- General Safety
- During Use
- Maintenance and Cleaning
- Servicing
- At the end of the Appliance Life
- CONTENTS
- Instructions for the User
- Instructions for the Installer
- DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
- Door reversal directions
- Electrical connections
- WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
- Important
- OPERATION
- Before using
- Setting the temperature
- Low Room Temperature Switch
- The freezer compartment
- Freezing fresh food
- Frozen food storage
- Warning
- Investment
- Thawing
- Making ice cubes
- Fresh food refrigeration
- Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
- Normal Operating Sounds
- Positioning
- Rear spacers
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movable shelves
- HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
- GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
- Standard guarantee conditions
- Exclusions
- This guarantee does not cover:
- European Guarantee
- SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS SERVICEFORCE
- 5 929929
- CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
- Internal cleaning
- External cleaning
- When the appliance is not in use
- Changing the light bulb
- Defrosting
- Refrigerator
- ⚠️ Important
- Freezer
- Attention!
- SOMETHING NOT WORKING
- Low room temperature operation
Brand : Tricity Bendix
Model : ECD937
Category : Washing machine