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USER MANUAL CTH300BLB THOMSON

Table of Contents WARNINGS-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION--------------------------------------------------------------------------3 NAME OF PARTS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE----------------------------------------------------------------------3 INSTALLATION--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE-------------------------------------------------------------4 POWER FAILURE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 TEMPERATURE CONTROL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE COMPARTMENT-------------------------------------------------------4 FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT------------------------------5 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE CHALK BOX ---------------------------------------------------6 MAKING ICE CUBES-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 DEFROSTING----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 DOOR CONVERSION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 OPERATING NOISES------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 TROUBLESHOOTING------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 DISPOSAL---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 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.  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.  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons 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.  Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact with food, refer to the section“Cleaning and Maintenance”on page 7 of the manual.  The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.  WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in 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. EN-1

 WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.  WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.  Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.  CAUTION: The cooling system is under high pressure. Do not touch it. Contact qualified maintenance services before disposal.  INSTALLATION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN AREAS THAT ARE TOO HUMID OR TOO COLD, SUCH AS THE OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGES OR WINE CELLARS.  For disposal of the appliance: To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle the appliance responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources, the refrigerants and the flammable insulation blowing gases. The disposal should only be done through public collection points; contact the waste treatment centre nearest your home for more details on the correct procedures for disposal.  For installation, servicing: Appliance should be placed on a horizontal surface 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 handling: Always handle the appliance to avoid any damage.  WARNING: For making ice (ice cubes), use potable water only.  Never freeze defrosted food except if they have been cooked before, in EN-2

order to eliminate harmful bacteria. Never refreeze seafood that has been defrosted.  WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  If you are discarding an old fridge freezer 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 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.  Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment. Dispose of your old appliance Fridge freezers 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.

NAMES OF PARTS Temperature control knob with LED light Fridge Compartment Fan

Vegetable container Freezer Compartment

BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Before connecting your fridge freezer 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 freezer compartment will rise above -18℃ and food spoilage may occur.

BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE  Remove all packaging.  Allow the appliance to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so the compartments 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 17 hours. Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL There is a temperature control knob located inside the fridge compartment. Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual preference. 0 is off setting – stop cooling 1 is cold setting 7 is coldest setting  The running time and temperature are affected by where the fridge freezer is located, how often the door is opened and the temperature of the room the fridge freezer 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 appliance 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. 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 appliance from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE COMPARTMENT The fridge compartment 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 compartment. 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 compartment 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 egg tray of the fridge compartment.

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.

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 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. 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.

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.

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT Using 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 compartment door 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.  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. Packing frozen food 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. Suitable packaging: Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil. These products are available from specialist outlets. 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 Bacon, casseroles, milk Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw) Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes

Storage time 1 month 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 12 months

Never forget:  When you freeze fresh foods with a ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date, you must freeze them before this date expires.  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.

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE CHALK BOX This appliance comes with a detachable chalk box. Attach it to the bottom of the fridge compartment door to store chalks. You can write and draw on the appliance front with chalks (not supplied). 1. Open the fridge door. 2. Attach the chalk box to the bottom of the fridge door.  Align two big holes on the bottom of the chalk box with the screws on the bottom of the fridge door. 3. Slide the chalk box in the arrow direction until it locks in place.

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 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 Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost from at the back of the refrigerator compartment. 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 where it evaporates. Note: Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out. Defrosting the freezer compartment The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically, otherwise the frozen food would start thawing. A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.

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Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. Doing this may damage the refrigerant tubes. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location. Set the temperature control knob to the 0 position and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a stand in the freezer compartment. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge. Wipe dry the freezer compartment. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature control knob as desired. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

DOOR CONVERSION If you need to hinge your fridge and freezer doors on the opposite side it is recommended that you call your local authorised service agent to make this conversion or ask a technician. The below drawings are only for reference. Before you reverse the doors, you should ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. It is recommended to use a crosshead screwdriver and a spanner (both not supplied). 1. Screw off bolts from the top cover and remove the top cover. Remove the fridge door and set it aside.

2. Remove the middle hinge. Lift the freezer door out of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

3. Unscrew the axis from the lower hinge and reverse the lower hinge. Screw the axis on the lower hinge again. Remove the adjustable foot and fit it to the opposite side. Fit the lower hinge to the opposite side.

4. Reverse the middle hinge and fit it to the opposite side. Fit the freezer door.

5. Fit the fridge door and the top cover to the appliance.

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:  Ensure your fridge freezer has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation instructions.  Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.  Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.  Keep door openings to a minimum.  Open the appliance as briefly as possible.  Ensure that the fridge and freezer doors are always closed properly.

OPERATING NOISES Normal noises  Motors are running.  Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Take out the food and store in a cool location. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, warm water and detergent. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly. After cleaning reconnect and set the temperature as desired. Put the food back into the appliance.

The LED light in the fridge compartment cannot be replaced by the user. If the LED light stops working, please contact the local authorised service agent.

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

Possible causes No electricity at power outlet. Cabinet not stable or level. Temperature settings not correct.

Possible solution Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on. See installation section. See temperature control section.

Frequent door openings. Large amount of food recently added.

Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise.

SPECIFICATIONS Brand Model Appliance type Energy efficiency class  Annual energy consumption  Refrigerator storage volume Freezer storage volume Total net volume Total gross volume Star rating

THOMSON CTH300BLB Refrigerator freezer A+ 256 kWh/annum 209L 91L 300L

307L Temperature rise time Freezing capacity

Power cut safe 17 h 4.5kg/24h N (+16°C ~ +32°C) Climate class + Ambient range ST (+16°C ~ +38°C) Noise emission 42 dB (A) re 1 pW Electric shock protection class I Rated voltage and frequency 220-240V~, 50Hz Rated current 0.8A Energy consumption 0.7 kWh/24h Insulation blowing gas Cyclopentane Refrigerant/Amount R600a/75g Built-in appliance No Net weight 70kg Product dimension (W x D x H mm) 595x598x1825 Energy class: A+++ (most efficient)…..D (least efficient) The real power consumption depends on using conditions and appliance location.

THOMSON is a trademark of Technicolor or its Affiliates used under license by DARTY.

DISPOSAL As a responsible retailer we care about the environment. As such we urge you to follow the correct disposal procedure for the appliance and packaging materials. This will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects health and the environment. You must dispose of this appliance and its packaging according to local laws and regulations. Because this appliance contains electronic components, the appliance and its accessories must be disposed of separately from household waste when the appliance reaches its end of life. Contact your local authority to learn about disposal and recycling. The appliance should be taken to your local collection point for recycling. Some collection points accept appliance free of charge.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development. Ets Darty & fils SAS © 14, route d’Aulnay 93140 Bondy France