FI160FA - Fridge REX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FI160FA REX

Instructions for the user

Important Safety Instructions 38

Description of the Appliance 39

Use 40

Cleaning the interior 40

Starting-up 40

Temperature control 40

Fresh food refrigeration 40

Inner arrangement 40

Positioning the door shelves 41

Hints 41

Hints for refrigeration 41

Maintenance 42

Defrosting 42

Periodic cleaning 42

Periods of non-operation 42

Interior light 42

Customer service and spare parts 43

Instructions for the installer

Technical specifications 43

Installation 43

Positioning 43

Electrical connection 43

Door reversibility 44

Instructions for totally built-in appliances 44

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 supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Ice follies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
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 radiators or gas cookers.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
- There must be adequate ventilation round the back of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
- For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal location is the cellar or basement.
- Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.

Service / Repair

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or

more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.

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

Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
  Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged.

Installation

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cordo or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
  During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the relevant Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clean of obstruction.

If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
- There are working parts in this product which heat up. 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.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall.
If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable.

i DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

①Buttershelf
② Shelves
③ Bottle shelf
④ Salad drawer
(5) Storage shelves
⑥ Thermostat

Cleaning the interior

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.

Starting-up

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Open the door and turn the thermostat control knob, to be found on the upper right hand side of the inner compartment, clockwise beyond position «O» (OFF) to start the appliance.

Temperature control

Temperature adjustment is obtained by turning the thermostat knob clockwise until its pointer coincides with the required setting.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

The minimum setting (least cold) is represented by the lowest number and the maximum setting (coldest) by the highest number. In any case, bear in mind that the temperature can be either increased (warmer) by turning the thermostat knob anticlockwise or decreased (colder) by turning it clockwise.

The thermostat knob setting should be adjusted depending on the inner temperature of the refrigerator, which, in turn, depends on a number of factors, such as: the ambient temperature, the number of times the door is opened, the quantity of food stored and the location of the appliance.

Warning

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.

Fresh food refrigeration

The refrigerator compartment is suitable for cooling drinks and for normal food storing.

To obtain the best performance, 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.

Inner arrangement

Movable shelves

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 storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf can be removed by pulling it in the direction of the arrows, then refitting it in position.

HINTS

Hints for refrigeration

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

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.

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.

MAINTENANCE

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

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use.

The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.

Periodic cleaning

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

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;

remove all food:

defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;

leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent unpleasant smells.

Interior light

The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can be reached as follows:

1. unscrew the light cover securing screws;
2. unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in the figure.

If the door is open and the light does not come on, check that the bulb is properly screwed in; if it still does not work, replace the bulb with one of the same power.

The maximum rating is shown on the light cover.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that:

the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on;

there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in another appliance);

the thermostat knob is in the correct position.

If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet, check that the defrost water drain opening is not obstructed (see "Defrosting" section).

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

i TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

i INSTALLATION

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.

Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18^ and +43^ (class T); +18^ and +38^ (class ST); +16^ and +32^ (class N); +10^ and +32^ (class SN).

The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

For building-in and door reversibility refer to the relevant instructions.

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 EEC directive number, 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.

Door reversibility

The appliance's door has been locked in position for transport by means of pins on both sides. According to the door opening direction, remove relevant pins at the top and at the bottom.

Instructions for totally built-in appliances

Dimensions of the recess

Height of housing mm 880

Depth of housing mm 550

Width of housing mm 560

1. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

1. Apply joint the sealing strip as shown in figure.

2. Slide the appliance into the recess, pushing it against the wall on the handle side.

1. Open the door and push the appliance against the side of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance hinges. Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance. Snap vent grille (C) and hinge cover (D) into position.

1. Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes.

1. Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure.

1. Place guide (A) 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.

1. Fix cover (C) on guide (A) until it clips into place.

1. Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90^ . Insert the small square (B) into guide (A). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure. Remove the squares and drill holes with 2mm at 8mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.

1. 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.

1. Fix cover (D) on guide (B) until it clips into place.