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USER MANUAL TH-TTR 4 WH THOMSON

Darty Plc © UK: EC1N 6TE

WARNINGS This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as

 staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;  farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;  bed and breakfast type environments;  catering and similar non‐retail applications.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built‐in

The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.

For the details concerning the method of cleaning, please see section “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 15.

structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: For making ice (ice cubes), use potable water only.

CAUTION: The cooling system is under high pressure. Do not touch it. Contact qualified maintenance services before disposal.

For disposal of the appliance:

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. And the

INSTALLATION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN AREAS THAT ARE TOO HUMID OR TOO COLD, SUCH AS THE OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGES OR WINE CELLARS.

disposal should only be done through public collection points.

Never freeze defrosted food except if they have been cooked before, in order to eliminate harmful bacteria. Never refreeze seafood that has been defrosted. 6

Always handle the appliance to avoid any damage.

For installation, servicing:

Appliance should be placed on a horizontal floor and keep the ventilation freely. Don’t try to replace or repair any components by yourself, ask the service agency for help if necessary.

For the method of bulb replacement please see section “Bulb replacement” on page 15.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 If you are discarding an old fridge with a lock / catch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a disabled condition to prevent the entrapment of young children when playing.  Unplug the appliance from the mains socket when not in operation and before cleaning. Remove food before cleaning the appliance.  Do not insert oversized food as this could cause incorrect operation.  Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance.  Do not use pointed or sharp‐edged tools to remove frost or layers or ice. Use a plastic scraper (not supplied).  Do not give children ice‐cream and water ices direct from the freezer compartment as the low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips.  Do not stand or support yourself on the base or door, etc. Dispose of your old appliance Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and blowing gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

1. Freezer Compartment

2. Temperature control knob with bulb assembly

6. Door shelves 7. Door bottle shelf

BEFORE INSTALLING THE FRIDGE Before connecting your refrigerator to the power supply, check that the voltage stated on the rating label of your appliance corresponds to the voltage in your home. A different voltage could damage the appliance.

The plug is the only way to unplug the appliance and should therefore be accessible at all times. To turn off main power to the appliance, turn it off and then detach the plug from the outlet. The appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that may occur as a result of usage without grounding.

INSTALLATION Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc.

To ensure adequate ventilation for the appliance, allow a minimum of 10 cm of airspace on each side of the cabinet. For uneven surfaces, front feet can be aligned.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C. If these temperatures are exceeded, i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly. If the ambient temperatures are exceeded for long periods, the temperature in the fridge will rise above 4°C and food spoilage may occur.

BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE GB

 Remove all packaging.

 Allow the appliance to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so the compartment can cool to the appropriate temperature.  Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.

POWER FAILURE If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the power failure lasts for less than 12 hours.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL The fridge is controlled with a temperature control knob located inside the appliance.

Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual preference. OFF is off setting 1 is warmest setting 6 is coldest setting

In the OFF position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), but power supply is not interrupted.

The running time and temperature are affected by where the fridge is located, how often the door is opened and the temperature of the room the fridge is located in. When you use the appliance for the first time or after defrosting, adjust the control knob to the coldest setting for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust to the middle setting.

MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE If the appliance is turned off for any reason, wait for 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.

 Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the mains socket. Remove all food. Also remove all mobile parts (shelves, accessories, etc.) or fix them into the fridge to avoid any shock.  Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it standing upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on. 9

Your appliance uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, it is explosive. Therefore you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. In the event of a leak caused by damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE The fridge helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods.

Fresh food care For best results:  Store foods that are very fresh and of good quality.  Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent odour transfer.  Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours.  Cool hot foods down before placing them in the fridge. Dairy foods and eggs  Most pre‐packed dairy foods have a recommended ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date stamped on them. Store them in the fridge and use within the recommended time.  Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best stored in a sealed container.  Eggs can be stored in the fridge. Red meat  Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil.  Store cooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product. Poultry  Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water, dried and placed on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil.  Poultry pieces should also be stored this way. Whole poultry should never be stuffed until just before cooking, otherwise food poisoning may result.  Cool and refrigerate cooked poultry quickly. Remove stuffing from poultry and store separately. Fish and seafood  Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase. Until required, refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil.  If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select very fresh fish. Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt 10

and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a sealed plastic bag.

 Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days.

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Use the freezer compartment

 To store deep‐frozen food.  To make ice cubes.  To freeze food. Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. Purchasing frozen food  Packaging must not be damaged.  Use by the ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date.  If possible, transport deep‐frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. Storing frozen food Store at ‐18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer drawers unnecessarily. Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.  The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts. 11

Vegetable and fresh fruit

 The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables.  Take care not to store the following at temperatures of less than 7°C for long periods: Citrus fruit, melons, aubergines, pineapple, papaya, courgettes, passion fruit, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes.  Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or accelerated decaying.  Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas, mangoes.

Precooked foods and leftovers

 These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not dry out.  Keep for only 1 – 2 days.  Reheat leftovers only once and until steaming hot.

The following foods are not suitable for freezing:

Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard‐boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment

These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12 months (minimum at ‐18°C). Food Storage time Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish 2 months Non‐oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins 3 months Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 months Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked crayfish, 6 months minced meat (raw), pork (raw) Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), 12 months fruit cakes Never forget:  When you freeze fresh foods with a ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date, you must freeze them before the expiry of this date.  Check that the food was not already frozen. Indeed, frozen food that has thawed completely must not be refrozen.  Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly.

MAKING ICE CUBES Fill the ice cube tray (not supplied) with ¾ full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment.

If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt tool only. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

DEFROSTING The refrigerator defrosts fully automatically.

Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets.

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging. 1. Place food in packaging. 2. Remove air. 3. Seal the wrapping. 4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Note: Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out.

While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost form at the back of the refrigerator. This is normal. It is not necessary to wipe off the condensation or frost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation runs into the condensation channel and is conveyed to the refrigerating unit from where it evaporates.

Remove the plug to the drainage hole.

DOOR CONVERSION If you need to hinge your door on the opposite side it is recommended that you call your local authorised service agent to make this conversion or ask a technician.

Before you reverse the door, you should ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. It is recommended to use a crosshead screwdriver and a spanner (both not supplied). 1. Remove the 2 screws on the back of the top cover.

2. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.

3. Remove the three screws and then remove the

4. Remove the bottom screw, hinge bracket and top hinge that holds the door in place. Lift the adjustable foot from the bottom of the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent appliance. it from being scratched.

5. Remove the adjustable foot from another side of the bottom and transfer it to the corresponding position on the opposite side of the bottom.

6. Attach the screws, hinge bracket and adjustable foot to the opposite side of the bottom. Loosely secure.

7. Carefully set the door back into place. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.

Insert the hinge back and screw it to the top of the appliance.

8. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.

9. Put the top cover back and fix it in place with the screws.

10. With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Readjust the levelling feet as required.

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

 Ensure your fridge has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation instructions. 14

 Motors are running.  Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

 Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

 Keep door openings to a minimum.  Open the appliance as briefly as possible.  Ensure that the fridge door is always closed properly.

GB CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

1. Set the temperature control knob to the OFF position and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Take out the food and store in a cool location. 3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, warm water and detergent. 4. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly. 5. After cleaning reconnect and adjust the temperature control knob as desired. 6. Put the food back into the appliance. Bulb replacement Beware: Unplug the appliance from the power supply before replacing the light bulb. 1. Remove the bulb cover. 2. Unscrew the old bulb and then screw a new 15W (E14 base) bulb. 3. Replace the bulb cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting customer service.

Problem Appliance does not operate. Noises Appliance not cool

No electricity at power outlet. Cabinet not stable or level. Temperature setting not correct. Frequent door openings. Large amount of food recently added.

Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on. See installation section. See temperature control section. Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise.

ST(+16°C ~ +38°C) Electric shock protection class I Rated voltage and frequency 220‐240V~ 50Hz Rated current 0.6A Rated power input 70W Lamp power MAX 15W Refrigerant/Amount R600a/25 g Energy consumption 0.375kWh/24h Refrigerator storage volume 97L Freezer storage volume 16L Total gross volume 123L Net weight 28.6kg Insulation blowing gas Cyclopentane Product dimension (W x D x H mm) 553x574x845 Energy class (1) A++ Power consumption (2) 137kWh/annum Noise 39dB (A) Power failure safe storage time 12 hours +++ +++ (1) Energy class: A ……D (A =economical D=less economical) (2) The real power consumption depends on using conditions and appliance location.

Fridge‐Freezer Type I

Appliance type Star rating Climate class + Ambient range

SPECIFICATIONS GB Thomson is a trademark of Technicolor.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

Darty Plc © UK: EC1N 6TE

Darty Plc © UK: EC1N 6TE

Darty Plc © UK: EC1N 6TE