DRL1247ES - Fridge DE DIETRICH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DRL1247ES DE DIETRICH

DRL1247ES EN DEAR CUSTOMER , You have just purchased a De Dietrich appliance. This choice reflects your high standards as well as your taste for the French art of living. With over 300 years of heritage, our creations embody the perfect blend of design, authenticity and technology at the service of the culinary arts. De Dietrich cultivates a constant quest for excellence, perpetuating exceptional craftsmanship in the creation of impeccably finished products. These are made with the finest materials and finished to the highest standards. . We hope you find great satisfaction in using your new appliance and eagerly anticipate any suggestions or questions you may have. De Dietrich's Customer Service is available to address your inquiries and feedback, ensuring that we consistently meet your needs. We are honored to become your new partner in your home and sincerely appreciate your trust.

SAFETY This appliance complies with the European directives.

SAFETY GUIDELINES For your safety and in order to use your appliance correctly, carefully read these instructions (including the warnings and useful advice), before installation and first use. To avoid damaging the appliance and unnecessary injury, it is important that the persons who use the appliance fully understand how it works and the safety instructions. Always keep these instructions close to the appliance so that they can accompany it in the event of resale or a change of house. In this way, the appliance will continue to function optimally and any risk of injury will be avoided. The manufacturer shall not be held liable in the event of misuse of the appliance. GENERAL SAFETY AND WARNINGS This appliance is exclusively intended for domestic use in private households. It may only be used in a roofed, enclosed and heated environment such as a kitchen or any other room fulfilling these conditions. Its use on shared or professional premises such as in an office or workshop break room, a camp site building, or a hotel, etc., does not comply with the use defined by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Keep your appliance away from any source of flame during installation, servicing and use. The symbol in the margin which is found on the rear of your appliance, means that there are inflammable materials in this area.

The refrigerating and insulating agents used in this appliance contain inflammable gases. When transporting, installing and servicing the appliance, make sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit are damaged. If the cooling circuit is damaged: ✓ Avoid naked flames and all sources of inflammation. ✓ Ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed. Installation safety ⚫ Your appliance must be installed and, if necessary, secured and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual in order to avoid any risks due to poor installation. ⚫ Maintain clear of obstruction ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure. ⚫ It is dangerous to change the composition of this model in any way whatsoever. ⚫ Ensure that the power cord is not trapped or damaged when you position your appliance. ⚫ Any damage to the power cord may result in a short circuit and/or electrocution. ⚫ If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person, so as to avoid danger. ⚫ Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance. ⚫ For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water. Safety of vulnerable persons ⚫ This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by people with physical, sensual or metal deficits and lacking experience or knowledge of the device provided that they are correctly supervised or have been provided with instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and provided that the risks present have been fully

understood. ⚫ Children must not play with the appliance. ⚫ Children must not clean and maintain the appliance without supervision. ⚫ Children aged 3 to 8 are allowed to load and unload refrigeration appliances. ⚫ Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation. Safety of use ⚫ Do not damage the refrigerating circuit. ⚫ Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process. ⚫ Do not use any electric appliances inside the compartment for food, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer. ⚫ Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosols containing inflammable propellant gases, inside the appliance. Food safety To avoid contaminating food, follow the instructions below: ⚫ Leaving the door open for long periods of time may significantly raise the temperature in the appliance compartments. ⚫ Regularly clean any surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems. ⚫ Clean water containers if they have not been used for 48 hours. Properly rinse the water distribution system connected to a fresh water network if no water has been drawn off for five days. ⚫ Store raw meat and fish in the appropriate refrigerator compartments so that the latter products are not in contact with other food and do not drip onto other food. ⚫ The "two star" compartments for frozen foods are suitable for storing food that is already frozen, for storing or making ice cream and ice cubes. ⚫ The "one, two and three star" compartments are not suitable for freezing fresh foods.

⚫ If the refrigerator remains empty for an extended period of time, switch it off, defrost it, clean it, dry it and leave the door open to prevent any mould from forming inside the appliance.

DISPOSAL This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Only dispose of the appliance in certified collection centres. Your appliance contains a large amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances must be disposed of in certified collection points. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your home. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. This appliance’s packing materials are also recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose. In accordance with the most recent legislative provisions applying to the protection and respect for the environment, your appliance does notcontain any CFCs, but a refrigerant called R600a. The exact type of coolantgas used in your appliance is clearly shown on the ID plate inside the fridgepart of your appliance, at the foot of the left-hand side panel. R600a is a non-polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and hardly contributes to the greenhouse effect at all. Used appliances must be immediately made unusable. Disconnect the power cord and cut it as close to the appliance as possible. Inhibit the closing mechanism of the door or, even better, detach the door, so that children or pets cannot remain enclosed inside the appliance when playing.

ECODESIGN To access the data on your model, stored in the product database in line with regulation (EU) 2019/2016 and data relating to energy labelling, please connect to the dedicated website at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ Find the reference of your appliance on the website by entering the service reference shown on the ID plate on your appliance. Another way to access this information is to flash the QR code found on the energy label on your product. Layout and presentation of your appliance • Your appliance was designed and tested to optimise its energy use. • The proposed layout represents the ideal solution for achieving ideal energy consumption and optimum food storage.

This illustration is only for hinting, the detail please check your appliance. You can only keep your food in good condition and optimise your energy consumption by following the instructions in this installation and user guide.

Energy-saving measures In order to reduce the power consumption of your appliance: • • • •

Install it in a suitable location (see "Installing your appliance"). Leave the doors open for the shortest time possible. Never put hot food in the fridge or the freezer, and in particular soups and other preparations that release a lot of steam. Check that your appliance is working correctly and do not allow too much ice to accumulate in the freezer (defrost when the ice is more than 5-6 mm thick). Clean the condenser on a regular basis. Regularly check the door seals and make sure that the doors can be closed properly. If this is not the case, contact after-sales service. Do not adjust the temperature too low.

Storing food Here are some rules you should follow: • • • •

Maintain the cold chain and select "Booster" mode at least 6 hours before coming home with groceries (if your model has it). Clean the refrigerator part at least once a month (see Care and cleaning) Keep home-made food in the refrigerator after first taking care to leave it to cool. Make sure that your appliance is set to the recommended temperatures shown below. The temperatures for every compartment are recommended to optimise storing food and avoid any waste. Area

Recommended temperature

Fresh food compartments

Fresh food compartment (refrigerator)

+4°C Frozen food compartments

0 star compartment (depending on model)

1 star compartment (depending on model)

2 star compartment (depending on model)

3 star compartment (depending on model)

4 star freezer drawers/shelves (depending on model)

Place the food in the locations recommended in the tables below.

Fresh food compartments Refrigerator compartments

Refrigerator door and door racks

Jams, drinks, eggs, condiments. Do not place perishable fresh food in these areas

Lettuce, fruit, vegetables, herbs Do not put bananas, onions, potatoes or garlic in the refrigerator.

Raw meat, fish, highly perishable food.

Cold cuts, prepared meals, meals to reheat

INSTALLATION Care before installation Before installing the appliance and connecting it to the power, 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. 

Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners, they will damage the inside coating.

When using the appliance for the first time or after a period of non-use, before putting the food in the compartment let the appliance run at least two hours on the higher settings. Location Warning! Never expose the appliance to a naked flame. • • •

Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place. The appliance should be located far from heat sources like radiators, boilers, sunlight, etc. Your appliance is designed to function optimally at a given ambient temperature. In this case, it is said to be designed for a particular "climate class". The climate class is clearly shown on the ID plate (see the "Contact" chapter). The refrigerator may not maintain satisfactory inside temperatures if it operates outside of the temperature limits set for the "climate class" it is designed for. Ensure that the chosen location is compliant with these temperature limits: Class SN SN-ST SN-T N ST T

Ambient temperature This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 38°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 43°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 32°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 38°C This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between

16°C and 43°C Based on the above, avoid locating your appliance on balconies, verandas, terraces, in garages, etc. Excessively high temperature in summer and excessively low temperatures in winter can prevent it from functioning properly and therefore properly conserving food. Appliance levelling is achieved by adjusting one or more adjustable feet located under the unit (refer to the "Levelling the appliance" section).

 If your appliance is fitted with casters, then remember that they should only be used for short movements. Do not move the appliance over long distances on its casters.

How to reverse the door • • • • •

Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process. All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. It is better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

Refer to the drawings below. You must also reverse the door of the inner freezer as follow.

Installation Kits for installation

*Depending on models

Installation instructions

1. Ensure the size of cabinet is enough for proper ventilation.

2. Install the side cover gasket on the side where the door opens, to close the gap between the appliance and the wooden cabinet. Attach the top cover bracket to the appliance.

*Depending on models

3. Carefully slide the appliance into the cabinet. Make sure the opening side of the door is as close as possible to the cabinet wall.

*Depending on models

4. Do not plug in the appliance. Fix the top cover bracket and feet to the cabinet.

5. Screw a guide into the holes on the appliance side. Insert the sliding rail into the guide and screw it to the door. Unscrew the guide to screw the last screw of the sliding rail to the door. Then attach the sliding rail cover to the sliding rail. Screw the guide back onto the unit by inserting the slide.

Levelling the appliance Choose a place to install the refrigerator on a flat surface. If the appliance is not level, the doors will not be correctly aligned and compartment sealing will not be ensured.

Electrical connections Warning! It must be possible to unplug the appliance from the mains power, so the plug must remain easy to access after installation. • • • • •

The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate. The power plug must be easily accessible and out of the reach of children. For your safety this appliance must be earthed. If the power plug is not earthed, consult a qualified electrician to connect your appliance in line with applicable regulations. Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs. Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance.

The manufacturer declines all liability if the above-mentioned safety precautions are not complied with. If in doubt, refer to your reseller.

USE & TIPS "COLD AREA" indicator The sign opposite can be found in your fridge. It clearly shows the coldest zone of your appliance, where the temperature is lower than or equal to +4°C. A temperature gauge in this zone allows you to check the settings of your fridge. Adjust the thermostat

OK Temperature correct

Warning! If the door of the fridge is left open for too long, the temperature inside the fridge will rise. Check the temperature gauge within 30 seconds after opening the door to make sure that the reading is correct. Temperature setting

Lighting (If available) When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests. Temperature Set Button This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. To set values for fridge partition, press this button. Temperature Settings • Every time you press the button, the setting temperature will decrease. • Settings display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds

If refrigerator has got freezer compartment Super Freeze Mode When would it be used? • To freeze huge quantities of food. • To freeze fast food. • To freeze food quickly. • To store seasonal food for a long time.

If refrigerator is cooler Super Cooling Mode When would it be used? • To cooling huge quantities of food. • To cooling fast food. • To cooling food quickly. • To store seasonal food for a long time.

How to use? • Hold down temperature set button for 5 seconds to activate super mode when set is MAX. • All lights will be lighted constantly.

During this mode: If you hold down set button for 5 seconds, super mode will be deactivated. The super mode will be cancel automatically after max 48 hours. Stand-By Mode How to Activate? Hold down set button for 5 seconds when it is set for "Min". All leds are blink three times.

How It Works? In stand-by mode; All components will be disabled. If user push set button while in stand-by mode, all leds will blink three times to show stand-by mode is active. How To Deactivate ? Push and hold set button until display returns to normal working. 3.2.6 Door Open Alarm Function If the door is left open for more than 2 minutes, the interior lighting (if available) will start flashing.

. Daily use Your refrigerator compartment is equipped with shelves, door racks and drawers to help you store your food in the right place.

Using the shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the small door trays The small door trays can be removed to assist cleaning. To do this, progressively pull the door rack in the direction indicated by the arrows until you can remove it completely. After cleaning it, replace it in the desired location.

Bottle shelf This equipment is dedicated to bottles storage. It allows to optimize space and to save space when the bottle rack is full. For optimum use, recommended position of the bottle shelf is the second one starting from the top of the fridge.

Hints and Tips • • • • • • • • •

The refrigerator is a domestic appliance suited to short-term conservation of food products like fruit, vegetables, drinks, etc. Do not use it as a specialised appliance for storing products that require storage in line with strict temperature rules, like medicines, etc. Cooked foods must be cooled to ambient temperature before they are placed in the refrigerator. We recommend placing food in sealed containers before storing them in the fridge. Never place food right next to the air outlet as this could impede the airflow and freeze the food. Never place volatile, inflammable or explosive liquids like solvents, alcohol, acetone or petrol in the fridge. There is an explosion hazard. Never leave the door open longer than necessary. If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor. The cooling unit of your refrigerator is located at the back of the appliance. Therefore, water droplets or ice may form on the rear surface of your fridge due to the operation of the compressor at specified intervals. This is normal, there is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless there is an excessive amount of ice. If you do not intend to use your fridge for a long period of time (such as during the holidays), set the thermostat to “•” position, defrost and clean your fridge, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and odour.

Hints for refrigeration • • • • • • •

Meat (all types) must be wrapped in sealed polyethylene bags and placed on the glass shelf above the crisper. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc.: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer provided. Butter and cheese should be placed in special sealed containers, wrapped in aluminium foil or placed in a sealed bag. Milk bottles should be capped and stored in the bottle rack in the door. To save energy, all of the door shelves and glass shelves should be fitted in their designed location.

CARE & CLEANING Warning! Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself. Cleaning For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance (sidewalls and interior and exterior accessories). Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can damage plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice, butyric acid or acetic acid. • • • • • • • • 

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. Do not use any abrasive cleansers. Remove food from the appliance. Store it in a cool place and keep well covered. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water with a diluted white vinegar or bicarbonate of soda solution. Do not wash the accessories in a dishwasher. After cleaning them, rinse surfaces with clear water and dry them. After everything is dry, plug the appliance back into the plug. Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components. Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save energy costs and increase productivity. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

Cleaning the drain To stop the defrost water from running into the refrigerator, clean the drain at the back of the refrigerator part from time to time. To do this, use a cleaning product as shown in the diagram on the right. Replacing the light Your appliance light is LED type. To replace it, please contact your after sales service or anapproved technician. This product contains a light source with energy efficiency class < F >.

Troubleshooting Warning! If there is any anomaly, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician or competent person may carry out troubleshooting. If there is any anomaly during operation, check the following points before calling our approved after sales service or a qualified professional. If you are experiencing a problem with your appliance, please check the following before contacting the after-sales service. Your appliance is not operating Check if: • There is power • The plug is correctly placed in the socket • The plug fuse or the mains fuse has blown • The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket. The appliance performs poorly Check if: • The appliance is overloaded • The appliance door is closed properly • There is any dust on the condenser • There is enough space near the rear and side walls. Your appliance is operating noisily Normal noises Cracking noise occurs: • During automatic defrosting • When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material). Short cracking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off. Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated. Bubbling noise and splash occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system. Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting. Air blowing noise occurs: In some models during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air. The edges of the appliance in contact with the door joint are warm Especially during summer (warm seasons), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal. There is a build-up of humidity inside the appliance Check if: • All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the appliance. • The appliance door is opened frequently. Humidity of the room enters the appliance when the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster when the doors are opened more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high. The door does not open or close properly Check if: • There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing • The door joints are broken or torn • Your appliance is on a level surface. • The compressor can run loudly or the noise of the compressor/refrigerator may increase in some models during operating in some conditions such that the product is plugged in for the first time, depending on change in the ambient temperature or change of usage. That is normal; when the refrigerator reaches the required temperature, the noise decreases automatically.

Recommendations • If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor. • If you will not use your appliance for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean your appliance according to chapter cleaning and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell. • If a problem persists after you have followed all the above instructions, please consult the nearest authorised service centre. • The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use only. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with this, we emphasise that the manufacturer and the dealer will not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.

 Some noises may be heard during normal appliance operation (compressor operating cycle, automatic defrosting, circulation of the refrigerating gas through the appliance, etc.).  If you cannot find the cause of the anomaly, only call our approved after sales serviceor a qualified professional.