DRS922JE - Heating DE DIETRICH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Refrigerator-freezer
Brand	DE DIETRICH
Model	DRS922JE
Height	1225 mm
Width	560 mm
Depth	550 mm
Climate class	SN (10 to 32 °C), N (16 to 32 °C), ST (16 to 38 °C), T (16 to 43 °C)
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz
Refrigerator compartment defrosting	Automatic
Freezer compartment defrosting	Manual (with plastic spatula)
Ice cube making	Yes, ice cube tray
Interior lighting	Yes, replaceable bulb
Door reversibility	Yes, user reversible
Cleaning	Warm water and baking soda; avoid abrasive products
Child safety	Yes, dangerous packaging elements, door can be neutralized in case of disposal
Coldest zone	Temperature ≤ +4 °C, indicated by symbol
Temperature setting	Rotary thermostat knob: position 1 (warm) to 6 (cold), 0 (off)
Temperature indicator	"OK" display if cold zone ≤ 4 °C
After-sales service	Contact De Dietrich customer service (coordinates in manual)
Original spare parts	Use only original parts

Frequently Asked Questions - DRS922JE DE DIETRICH

How to adjust the refrigerator temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob located on the right side inside the refrigerator compartment. Position 1 is the warmest, position 6 the coldest. Position 0 turns off the appliance. A middle position is generally recommended.

How to defrost the freezer?

Wrap food in newspaper and keep it cool. Set the thermostat to 0 or unplug the appliance, leave the door open. Once the frost has melted, wipe it dry. Never use a metal object or mechanical device to speed up defrosting.

What to do in case of a power cut?

Do not open the door. If the power cut lasts less than 12 hours and the freezer is full, the food will be fine. Otherwise, consume it quickly as the temperature may reduce its shelf life.

How to clean the inside of the appliance?

Unplug the appliance. Use warm water with baking soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Never use abrasive products, scouring powder, or metal sponge.

Why is there water at the bottom of the refrigerator?

The defrost water drain hole is probably clogged. Clean it with the provided stick (located in the hole) to prevent water from dripping onto food.

How to change the light bulb?

Turn off the appliance and unplug it. Unscrew the ceiling light screw, unhook the moving part by applying pressure. Replace with a bulb of the same wattage.

Why does the compressor run continuously?

Check that the thermostat is not set to too cold a position. Make sure ventilation is adequate (condenser not blocked), the door seals properly, and you have not recently placed large quantities of warm food inside.

How to reverse the door opening direction?

Unscrew the top hinge, remove the spacer, free the door. Unscrew the bottom hinge and reposition it on the other side. Put the door back and screw the top hinge back on. Follow the detailed steps in the manual.

Where are the product number (PNC) and serial number located?

They are on the rating plate located inside the appliance, at the bottom left. Write them down to facilitate after-sales service interventions.

Which foods should not be placed in the refrigerator?

Bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic do not keep well in the cold. Fermented cheeses should only be refrigerated if you wish to stop their ripening, well wrapped.

USER MANUAL DRS922JE DE DIETRICH

Compartment congélateur

Congélation et surgélation

Compartment congélateur

CE - 73/23 CEE 19/02/73 (Basse Tension) et modifications successives;

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance

Safety Instructions

This information has been provided in the interests of your safety. Please read it before installing or using the appliance. Please retain the instruction book for future reference. If owner ship is transferred, please leave the user manual for the new owner.

Domestic Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
• This appliance is heavy. The edges and projecting parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. Make sure that the cable is not trapped underneath the appliance, nor touches the motor.
• Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• Do not keep carbonated drinks or bottles in the freezer compartment. The glass bottles may break.
• Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer.
• It is dangerous to try and alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.

Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults only. Do not allow the children to tamper with the controls or play with the products. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
• Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

• 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 responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Environment Protection

• This appliance does not contain any refrigerant gases harmful to the ozone layer in its refrigeration circuit and its insulating materials. It must not be scrapped with the urban rubbish and scrap iron in order to avoid damaging the refrigeration circuit and in particular the back of the appliance. Contact your town council for information on the collection of these types of appliances.

The materials used in this appliance, which are fitted by this symbol, can be recycled.

Disposal of old appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Contents

Safety Instructions 15

Disposal 16

Use and Control Before Use / Starting the appliance / Temperature control / Internal parts 17

Explanation of the cold zone signs 18

Hints / Freezer compartment - Temperature control / Interior accessories 19

Maintenance Defrosting / Cleaning / Changing the light bulb 20

Something not Working 21

Customer Service and Spare Parts 21

Technical Specifications 21

Installation Positioning / Electrical connection 22

Door reversal 23

Building-in 23

Inner door reversal 26

Instructions for the use of the instructions booklet

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance

Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

• The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable.

PE < = polyethylene
PS<=polystyrene
PP<=polypropylene

All materials are environmentally sound!

Disposal of old Appliances

Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.

Before Use

Wait two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
- Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
- Remove safety elements used for transportation.

Starting the appliance

• Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the thermostat knob clockwise beyond position «O» (OFF).
• Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.

• For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers and the bottle shelf should always remain in position, to ensure correct air circulation.

Temperature Control

• The thermostat control situated inside the fridge compartment regulates the temperature of the appliance.

• It allows you to adjust the temperature inside the refrigerator according to use and external conditions.

• Setting „1“ = hightest temperature, warmest setting

• Setting ,6" = lowest temperature, coldest setting.
• Setting ,0" = Off

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Internal Parts

Storage shelves

• The shelves can be removed for cleaning.
• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the shelves can be placed at different heights.
• To remove the internal shelf pull forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed.
• Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

Variable door interior

• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the central door shelf can be adjusted in height.
• Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

• For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door sheves can be removed by pulling them in the direction of the arrows, then refitting them in position.

Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf.

If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only closed bottles.

• This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to store previously opened bottles.

To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next higher level.

Hints

Saving Energy

• Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly the cabinet will consume less energy.
• Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
• Do not place warm foods inside the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.

Explanation of the cold zone signs

The symbol shown here on the left indicates the coldest point inside your refrigerator.

Coldest area: below or equal to +4^ C

Meat, poultry, fish, cold cuts, ready-to-eat meals, mixed salads, egg or cream based mixes and cakes, fresh pasta, cake mixes, pizzas/quiches, fresh foods and fresh-milk cheeses, vegetables ready to be used and packed in plastic bags and all other fresh foods whose expiry date is associated with a preservation temperature below or equal to +4^ C .

Temperatur indicator

Thermostat must be adjusted

Right Temperature

With the temperature indicator you can keep a check that your refrigerator is working properly.

The indicator shows the "OK" symbol when the coldest area reaches a temperature that is below or equal to 4^ .

If the temperature is higher than 4^ C the indicator is black so you must adjust the thermostat to make the temperature drop.

ATTENTION: Keeping the refrigerator door open for a long time will cause the internal temperature to rise. To measure the temperature correctly, it should be read on the indicator within 30 seconds.

Hints for refrigeration

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator and do cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a strong smell.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some useful hints:

• Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad compartment, this being the coldest spot in the refrigerator.
  Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
• Cooked food, cold cuts, jelly, etc.: these should be well covered and can be stored on any of the glass shelves.
• Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom drawer.
• Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as possible.
• Milk bottles: these should have a top and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

i Hints

Freezing of fresh food and storage of frozen food

• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.
• It is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.
• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time.
• Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezing compartment as they may burst.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

Freezer compartment

Temperature Control

• To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the setting of the thermostat knob.
• For a quicker freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remember that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0^ . If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.
• At the first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment, let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position.

Interior Accessories

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.

Defrosting

Refrigerator compartment

• Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is automatic. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a container at the back of the appliance, above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
• It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole.

Freezer compartment

• Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.
• Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5mm complete defrosting should be carried out.

Proceed as follows:

• Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
• Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting.
• Leave the door open.
• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
• Turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.
• Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Cleaning

Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged.

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.

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

To guarantee a safe operation of the fridge, once a year remove the ventilation grille at the base and clean the air channels with a vacuum cleaner.

When the appliance is not in use

Disconnect the appliance 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 fail to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows:
• unscrew the light cover securing screws.
• unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in the figure.
• Replace the bulb by other with another with the same characteristics.

Problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the Technical Service. Please follow these instructions:

SYMPTOM	SOLUTION
Door does not close	Weight surpasses the storage limit of the door shelf so spread weight more evenly or take some products out. The appliance is not properly installed. Please look in the “Building-in” section.
It is too warm inside the refrigerator	Set a lower temperature. Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate around them. Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the insulating strip is complete and clean. The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature.
It is too cold inside the refrigerator.	Set a warmer temperature.
The compressor works continuously.	Turn the thermostat knob to a lower number. The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature. Check that the ventilation is sufficient and that the ventilation openings are unobstructed. The cause could be the introduction of large quantities of food and/or frequent opening/closing of the door.
There is water inside/outside the refrigerator.	Sometimes is normal. During automatic defrosting frost thaws on the cooling plate.
Water comes out on the floor.	Place the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain bowl.
Noises	Sometimes this is normal. Temperature control may cause clicking sounds when the system is connected or disconnected. The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the tubes. The motor may cause a humming noise and/or slight bumping. The insulation material used has a tendency to slightly increase noise levels, how ever it allows for much better insulation and a lower energy consumption.

Customer service and spare parts

If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department and consult the Guarantee card.

Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.

For this reason always provide the following appliance information:

• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)

Technical specifications

The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 12 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period).

This information can be found on the rating plate inside the cabenit on the left hand wall. We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy if needed.

Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.
• Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

Positioning

• Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage.
• Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of venti-lation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is located inside the cabinet on the left hand wall.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classification	for an ambient temperature of
SN	+10 to +32°C
N	+16 to +32°C
ST	+16 to +38°C
T	+16 to +43°C

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

Voltage can vary by ± 6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used.

Important

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose.

If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

• 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.

• 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.

Attention!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

The appliance is supplied with the door opening to the right.

For door opening in the opposite direction, perform the following actions prior to installation

1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer
2. Remove the door.
3. Unscrew with a key the lower pin and replace it on the opposite side.
4. Reinsert the door, refit the spacer and rescrew the upper pin on the opposite side.

Building-in

Dimensions of the recess

Height of housing (1) 1225 mm

Depth of housing (2) 550 mm

Width of housing (3) 560 mm

It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of ventilation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

Make sure that a distance of 44mm is maintained in the lower part between the kitchen furniture and the border of the appliance.

The lower hinge cover inserted in the accessories bag, is useful to guarantee the exact position of the kitchen furniture and the appliance.

Also make sure that the appliance does not clamp the mains cable

Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance.

Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the refrigerator and the adjacent cabinet.

From the plastic cover (E), which is used to cover the hinge with the pivot pin, you must take away the part as indicated in the drawing.

This operation is made easier since there is, in the internal part of the cover hinge lid a groove that facilitates the removal of this cocomponent.

"Remove the part marked with DX, if the pivot pin is inserted in the right hinge, SX in opposite case."

Apply covers (C-D) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes.

Snap hinge covers (E) into position.

Separate parts Ha, Hb, Hc, Hd as shown in the figure.

Place guide (Ha) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.

Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place

Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90^ . Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha).

Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure.

Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).

Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.

Should the lining up of the furniture door be necessary, use the clearance of slots.

At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if the door of the furniture closes properly.

Fix cover (Hd) on guide (Hb) until it clips into place.

Inner door reversal

PE<=Polyathylen
PS<=Polystyrol
PP<=Polypropylen

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