DO913DV - Fridge DOMO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DO913DV DOMO

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WARRANTY This appliance has a two year warranty period. During this period the manufacturer is

responsible for any failures that are the direct result of construction failure. When these

failures occur the appliance will be repaired or replaced if necessary. The warranty will

not be valid when the damage to the appliance is caused by wrong use, not following the

instructions or repairs executed by a third party. The guarantee is issued with the original

till receipt. All parts, which are subject to wear, are excluded from the warranty.DO913DV LINEA 2000 - Dompel 9 - 2200 Herentals Belgium - Tel 014/21.71.91 - Fax : 014/21.54.63

If your device breaks down within the 2-year warranty period, you can return the device

together with your receipt to the shop where you purchased it.

CONDICIONES DE GARANTÍA Este aparato tiene un término de garantía de 2 años, desde la fecha de la compra.

RECYCLING INFORMATION This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not

be treated as household waste. Instead it must be brought to the

applicable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused

by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed

information about recycling of this product, please contact your

local city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

The packaging is recyclable. Please treat package ecologically.

INFORMACIÓN DE RECICLAJE El símbolo en el producto o el embalaje indica que este producto no

accessories and parts

* Only in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, France and Germany.DO913DV

From now on, accessories and parts of Domo appliances can also be ordered online from the

http://webshop.domo-elektro.be

You can reach the webshop through the Domo website as well: www.domo-elektro.be. The

accessories and parts can also still be obtained at the store where you bought the appliance.

Nyní je možné nakupovat originální příslušenství i náhradní díly online přes internetový

* Only in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, France and Germany.

ersetzt werden, um Unglücke zu verhindern.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualied person

in order to avoid a hazard.

Cuando el cordón eléctrico está dañado, tiene que ser

INSTALLATION Attention:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This appliance may be used by children from the age of

8 and up, and also by persons with a physical or sensorly

limitation, as well as mentally limited persons or persons

with a lack of experience and knowledge. But only on the

condition that these persons have received the necessary

instructions on how to use this appliance in a safe way

and know the dangers that can occur by using this

Children cannot be allowed to play with the appliance.

Maintenance and cleaning of the appliance may not be

done by children, unless they are older than 8 years old

and are under supervision. Keep the appliance out of

reach of children younger than 8 years old.

This appliance is suitable to be used in a household

environment and in similar surroundings such as:

• Kitchen for personnel of shops, ofces or other

similar professional surroundings

• Hotel or motel rooms and other surroundings with a

residential character

• Guest rooms or similar

Attention: This appliance cannot be used with an external

timer or a separate remote control.DO913DV

always follow the basic safety precautions when using

an electrical appliance, including the following:

• Read all instructions before use and save this

• Before use, check if the voltage indicated on the

appliance corresponds with the voltage of your power

• Do not let the cord hang on a hot surface or over the

edge of a table or counter top.

• Never use the appliance when the cord or plug is

damaged, after malfunction of the appliance or when

the appliance is damaged. In that case, take the

appliance to the nearest qualied service center for

check-up and repair. Never try to repair the appliance

• Strict supervision is necessary when the appliance is

used near or by children.

• The use of accessories that are not recommended by

the manufacturer could cause re, electrical shock or

• Unplug the appliance when it is not in use, before

assembling or disassembling any parts and before

cleaning. Unplug by pulling the plug itself. Never pull

the electrical cord to remove the plug from the socket.

• Never place this appliance on or near a gas or

electrical stove or in a place where it may come into

contact with a warm appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.DO913DV

• Only use the appliance for the purpose for which it is

• Before the rst use, remove all packaging materials

and any promotional stickers.

• This appliance is heavy. Be careful when moving it.

• Do not make any adjustments to this appliance, this

• If there is electrical work that needs to be carried out

when installing the appliance, this should be done by a

qualied electrician or skilled person.

• Only store edible foods into the freezer.

PARTS INSTALLATION Caution:

• Make sure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical cord.

• Parts that become warm should not be exposed. If possible, place the back of

the freezer close to a wall, but do keep the required distance for ventilation, as

indicated with the pin at the back of the appliance.

• After installation, leave the freezer for 12 hours before turning it on. This way the

refrigerant can settle.

• Before connecting your 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.DO913DV

• Do not freeze food again after it has been defrosted already.

• Do not place carbonated liquids such as zzy drinks into the freezer.

• Be careful when consuming ice lollies straight from the freezer to avoid freeze

• Do not take anything out of the freezer with wet hands.

• The freezer produces sounds when the compressor pumps the refrigerant around.

• Do not place any hot foods into the freezer.

• Make sure that all food in the freezer is covered.

• Do not press together the food. The air should be able to circulate around the

• Do not leave the door open for too long. Also make sure that the door is always

• Label the food with the date to be able to check the expiration in the freezer.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 10°C and

43°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 will rise above -18°C and food spoilage may occur.

In order to obtain a correct operation, the appliance should be installed:

• out of direct sunlight

• away from extreme temperatures (this also means away from a stove or other heat

• on a strong, stable oor

VENTILATION Above the freezer, there should be a free, empty space of 50 mm.

If it is not possible to keep a free space above the freezer, then keep a free, empty

space of 25 mm at both sides of the freezer.

LEVELLING The freezer needs to be placed completely upright and level, so that it will not rock.

Check if the 2 adjustable legs are rmly on the ground when the freezer is completely

If not, adjust the legs by screwing or them in or out the freezer.

Caution: This appliance is heave. Be careful.DO913DV

BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE FREEZER

• 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 15 hours.

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

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

Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual

• is warmest setting

4 is coldest setting

• The running time and temperature are affected by where

the freezer is located, how often the door is opened and the temperature of the

room the freezer is located in.

• When you use the appliance for the rst 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 (drawers, etc.) or x them into the freezer to avoid

• 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 freezer from open ame or heat sources and ventilate

the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.DO913DV

FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER Use the freezer

• To store deep-frozen food.

• To make ice cubes.

Note: Ensure that the freezer 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

Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer drawers unnecessarily.

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value,

avour 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, sh 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 sh, potato dishes, soufés 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,

To prevent food from losing its avour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.

3. Seal the wrapping.

4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Plastic lm, tubular lm made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers.

These products are available from specialist outlets.DO913DV

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer

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).

Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month

Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellsh, oily sh 2 months

Non-oily sh, shellsh, pizza, scones and mufns 3 months

Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 months

Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked cray-

sh, minced meat (raw), pork (raw)

Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb

• When you freeze fresh foods whit 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.

DEFROSTING A layer of frost in the freezer will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increases

power consumption. Remove the layer of frost regularly. Do not scrape off frost or ice

with a knife or pointed object. Doing this may damage the refrigerant tubes.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.

2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains socket.

3. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a stand in the

4. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.

5. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.

6. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature control knob as desired.

7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer.DO913DV

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 top hinge that holds the door in

place. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from being

4. Remove the bottom screw, hinge bracket and adjustable foot from the bottom of

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.DO913DV

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 nally 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 x 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 nally tightening the bottom

hinge. Readjust the levelling feet as required.DO913DV

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Always unplug the freezer before cleaning it.

• Clean the inside and the accessories with warm water and bicarbonate or soda.

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, perfumed cleaning products, wax

polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.

• Clean the outside with warm soapy water.

• Do not use any abrasive products.

• Be careful around the sharp edges at the bottom of the freezer.

• Once or twice a year, remove the dust from the compressor at the back using a

brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance

and the energy consumption of the appliance.

1. Empty the freezer.

2. Unplug the appliance.

4. Place a suitable container to collect the defrost water.

5. After defrosting, thoroughly clean and dry the inside.

6. Plug in the appliance.

Caution: Do not use any sharp objects to scrape the ice from the freezer walls.

When the appliance is not used for a long period of time: unplug, empty the freezer,

defrost and leave the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.DO913DV