THNF178EBI - Fridge Freezer THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL THNF178EBI THOMSON

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING

• 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 details instructions for cleaning the surfaces in contact with food and splash area, refer to the section "Cleaning and Maintenance" in page EN-9.
  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.
  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 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.

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

-Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.

-Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.

-One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

-If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

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 'freeze 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

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 10cm 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^ and 38^ . 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 6 hours.

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

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The appliance is equipped with a control panel inside the fridge compartment.

Temperature indicator lights

① 8^

② 6^

③ 4^

④ 2^

A: Fridge temperature setting button

Repeatedly press to set the desired temperature in the fridge compartment. The corresponding temperature display will illuminate. If there is no operation of the button within about 15 seconds, the appliance will enter the lock state. The button will be disabled. To unlock this button, press and hold for about 3 seconds.

Error codes

When the following indicator lights are flashing	Description
8	Refrigerator temperature sensor failures.
6	Refrigerator defrost sensor failures.
4	Freezer defrost sensor failures.
2	Ambient temperature sensor failures.

In the unlocking state, press and hold for about 10 seconds and the temperature display will disappear.

The fridge compartment will stop cooling and the temperature in this compartment cannot be adjusted.

To resume refrigeration, press once and the fridge compartment will return to the previous temperature 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 containers are 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.

Humidity control slider

The vegetable containers have a sliding humidity control setting that ranges from "Fruits" to "Vegetables". Set this control to the appropriate position depending on your food.

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

Using the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.F
• 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^ 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 off reezing.

Suitable packaging:

Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil.

These products are available from specialist outlets.

Recommended storage times off rozen food in the freezer compartment

These times vary depending on the type of ood. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18^ ).

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, minced meat (raw), pork (raw)	6 months
Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes	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.

MAKING ICE CUBES

Fill the ice cube tray (not supplied) with 34 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.

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. Remove the upper hinge and hole caps.

1. Remove the hole cover and bottom hinge of the fridge door. Remove the fridge door and set it aside.

1. Reverse the hinges and refit them to the opposite sides. Fit the fridge door. Reverse the blocks and fit them to the c pposite sides.

1. Remove the upper hinge of the freezer door. Remove the freezer door and set it aside. Remove the bottom hinge of the freezer door and hole caps.

1. Reverse the hinges and refit them to the opposite sides. Fit the freezer door. Reverse the blocks and fit them to the opposite sides.

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.

1. 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 set the temperature as desired.
6. Put the food back into the appliance.

Cleaning Tips

• Remove all shelves, door shelves, vegetable containers, removable accessories (such as egg tray and ice cube tray if included) and/or drawers from the appliance. Wash them in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe the interior parts (including door switch, temperature control knob and lamp cover) with a damp cloth soaked in a mixture of warm water and dishwashing liquid. For stubborn stains, use baking soda.
• Wipe down the doors, including edges, with a microfiber cloth dampened with a mild dishwashing liquid and water. Use a wet sponge and soft brush (such as toothbrush) to remove any stuck-on food.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Problem	Possible causes	Possible solution
Appliance does not operate.	No electricity at power outlet.	Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on.
Noises	Cabinet not stable or level.	See installation section.
Appliance not cool	Temperature settings not correct.	See temperature control section.
	Frequent door openings.	Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise.
	Large amount of ffood recently added.

Temperature rise time	Power cut safe 6h
Electric shock protection class	I
Rated voltage and frequency	220-240V~, 50Hz
Rated current	0.8A
Lamp rated power	2W
Defrost power	180W
Energy consumption	E16: 0.380 kWh/24h E32: 0.840 kWh/24h
Insulation blowing gas	Cyclopentane
Refrigerant/Amount	R600a/47g
Net weight	63.5kg

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Product Information Sheet COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances
Supplier's name or trade mark: Etablissements Darty & fils © | THOMSON
Supplier's address: 9 Rue des Bateaux-Lavoirs, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Model identifier: THNF178EBI
Type of refrigerating appliance:
Low-noise appliance:		no	Design type:		built-in
Wine storage appliance:		no	Other refrigerating appliance:		yes
General product parameters:
Parameter		Value	Parameter		Value
Overall dimensions (millimeter)	Height	1785	Total volume (dm3 or l)		248
	Width	540
	Depth	545
EEI		99	Energy efficiency class		E
Airborne acoustical noise emissions (dB(A) re 1 pW)		41	Airborne acoustical noise emission class		C
Annual energy consumption (kWh/a)		223	Climate class:		temperate/subtropical
Minimum ambient temperature (℃), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable		16	Maximum ambient temperature (℃), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable		38
Winter setting		no
Compartment Parameters:
Compartment type		Compartment parameters and values
		Compartment Volume (dm3 or l)	Recommended temperature setting for optimised food storage (℃)	Freezing capacity (kg/24 h)	Defrosting type (auto-defrost = A, manual defrost = M)
Pantry	no	—	—	—	—
Wine storage	no	—	—	—	—
Cellar	no	—	—	—	—
Fresh food	yes	180,0	4	—	A
Chill	no	—	—	—	—
0-star or ice-making	no	—	—	—	—
1-star	no	—	—	—	—
2-star	no	—	—	—	—
3-star	no	—	—	—	—
4-star	yes	68,0	-18	3,5	A
2-star section	no	—	—	—	—
Variable temperature compartment	no	—	—	—	—
For 4-star compartments
Fast freeze facility			yes
For wine storage appliances
Number of standard wine bottles			—
Light source parameters (a):
Type of light source			LED
Energy efficiency class			F
Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the manufacturer: 24 months
Additional information:
Weblink to the supplier's website, where the information in point 4 of Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU)2019/2019 is found: www.darty.com

(a) as determined in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015.

Climate class:

• Temperate: 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16^ C to 32^ C .
• Subtropical: 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16^ C to 38^ C' .

Replaceable (LED only) light source by a professional

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.

Thomson and the Thomson logo are trademarks of Technicolor (S.A.) or its affiliates and are used under license by Fnac Darty (S.A.).

To access to professional repair and order spare parts, please get the support from FNAC DARTY after-sales service.

Spare parts for your appliances will be delivered within 15 working days after having received the order.

Please Note!

All appliances have a 2-year warranty.

Warranty does not cover damages caused due to improper installation, unauthorized modification, self-repair or non-professional repair.

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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 offthis 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.

Before disposing of your appliance, dismantling LED light from your appliance.

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.

THE COLDEST PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR

The symbol indicates the location of the coldest part of your refrigerator. This area is in between the vegetable compartment at the bottom and the symbol at the top, or the shelf at the same height. In order to maintain the temperature in this area, make sure not to change the position of this shelf.

In pulsed air refrigerators (equipped with a fan) or No Frost models, the coldest area symbol is not shown because the temperature is uniform throughout the interior.

INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

To help you adjust your refrigerator correctly, it is equipped with a temperature indicator that you can use to control the average temperature in the coldest area.

WARNING: This indicator is only intended for use in your refrigerator. Do not use it in another refrigerator (as the coldest area will not be the same) or for any other purpose.

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR: THE COLDEST PART OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE COLDEST AREA

• Using the temperature indicator, you should regularly check that the temperature is correct in the coldest part of your refrigerator. The temperature inside your refrigerator depends on a number of factors, such as the outside room temperature, how full your refrigerator is, and how often you open the door. Take these factors into consideration when adjusting your appliance.

When the indicator shows "OK", it means your thermostat is set properly and the temperature inside your refrigerator is correct.

If the indicator is white it means the temperature is too high, so you should

increase the thermostat and wait for 12 hours before checking the indicator

again.

After loading the refrigerator or opening the door, the indicator may turn

white for a few seconds.

Correct setting

Temperature too high -adjust the thermostat

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EU Declaration of Conformity

Product Description:

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union

harmonisation legislation:

Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

Eco design requirements for energy-related products (ErP)

RoHS

EMC:

EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020

EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019

EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019

EN 55014-2:2015

LVD :

EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 +A1:2019 + A2:2019+A14:2019

EN 60335-2-24:2010 + A1:2019 + A2:2019

EN 62233:2008

ErP :

(EU) 2019/2016

(EU) 2019/2019

(EU) 2021/340

(EU)2021/341

EN 62552-1:2020

EN 62552-2:2020

EN 62552-3:2020

EN 60704-1:2010+A11:2012

EN 60704-2-14:2013+A11:2015+A1:2019

EN 60704-3:2019

(EU) 2019/2015

(EU) 2019/2020

This declaration of conformity is drawn up under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

The person responsible for this declaration is:

Place, Date / Lieu :

Ivry-sur-Seine, mars 7, 2022