PK0845 - Fridge PROGRESS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PK0845 PROGRESS

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli- ance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from chil- dren. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the con- nection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to pre- vent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock un- usable before you discard the old appli- ance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child. General safety Warning! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal 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 envi- ronments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – catering and similar non-retail applica- tions.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of re- frigerating appliances, unless they are ap- proved for this purpose by the manufac- turer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con- tained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit be- come damaged. If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: progress 13– avoid open flames and sources of igni- tion – thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short- circuit, fire and/or electric shock. Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

Power cord must not be lengthened.

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the

mains plug of the appliance.

If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra- sions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli- ance to direct sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli- ance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illu- mination. Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may ex- plode.

• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free)

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord- ance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec- ommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con- sumed straight from the appliance. Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli- ance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrig- erator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the ap- pliance. Installation Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possi- ble damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven- tilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the prod- uct should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (com- pressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi- ble after the installation of the appliance. 14 progress• Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen). Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified electrician or com- petent person.

• This product must be serviced by an au- thorized Service Centre, and only genu- ine spare parts must be used. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insula- tion materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appli- ance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid dam- aging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The ma- terials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable. OPERATION Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the Tempera- ture regulator to the "O" position. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as fol- lows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chos- en keeping in mind that the temperature in- side the appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance. Important! If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption. FIRST USE Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accesso- ries with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abra- sive powders, as these will damage the fin- ish. DAILY USE Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward high- progress 15er settings to obtain the maximum cold- ness. Important! In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, de- pending on the time available for this opera- tion. Small pieces may even be cooked still fro- zen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment. Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Important! Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer and the bottle shelf to ensure correct air circulation. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of vari- ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as fol- lows: gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. The model is equipped with a variable stor- age box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slide sideways. Important! this appliance is sold in France. In accordance with regulations valid in this country it must be provided with a special device (see figure) placed in the lower com- partment of the fridge to indicate the cold- est zone of it. 16 progressHELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bub- bling sound when the refrigerant is pum- ped through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refriger- ant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is cor- rect.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sud- den cracking noise. It is natural, not dan- gerous physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator. This is correct. Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continu- ously, causing frost or ice on the evapo- rator. If this happens, set the Tempera- ture Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a sav- ing in electricity consumption. Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the veg- etable drawer. 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. Fruits and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the spe- cial drawer(s) provided. When in contact, lemon juice can discolor the plastic parts of your fridge. It is therefore recommended to keep citruses in separate containers. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigera- tor. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat- ing plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be add- ed during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor- oughly cleaned, foodstuffs; progress 17• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol- ythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the lat- ter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are trans- ferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;

• do not exceed the storage period indica- ted by the food manufacturer.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and re- charging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly. Important! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added. After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special contain- er at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. It is important to periodically clean the de- frost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to pre- vent the water overflowing and dripping on- to the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inser- ted into the drain hole. 18 progressDefrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in

several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

3. Leave the door open.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the

interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the ap- pliance for two or three hours using this setting.

Reload the previously removed food in- to the compartment. Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from elec- tricity supply

• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appli- ance and all accessories

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un- pleasant smells. If the cabinet will be kept on, ask some- body to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Only a qualified electrician or compe- tent person must do the troubleshoot- ing that is not in this manual. Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The lamp does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical ap- pliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. progress 19Problem Possible cause Solution The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". The compressor oper- ates continually. The temperature is not set cor- rectly. Set a higher temperature. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The door has been opened too frequently. Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature de- crease to room temperature be- fore storage. The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature. Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. During the automatic defrosting process, frost defrosts on the rear plate. This is correct. Water flows into the re- frigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet. Products prevent that water flows into the water collector. Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the ground. The melting water outlet does not flow in the evaporative tray above the compressor. Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray. The temperature in the appliance is too low. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher temperature. The temperature in the appliance is too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a lower temperature. Replacing the lamp

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Remove the screw from the lamp cov- er.

Remove the lamp cover (refer to the il- lustration).

Replace the used lamp with a new lamp of the same power and specifical- ly designed for household appliances. (the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover).

5. Install the lamp cover.

Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

8. Open the door. Make sure that the

lamp comes on. Closing the door

If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation". 20 progress3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center. INSTALLATION Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance. Positioning This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the ap- pliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating out- side of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Service Centre Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power sup- ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli- ance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob- served. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di- rectives. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension of the recess Height 873 mm Width 540 mm Depth 549 mm Voltage 230 V Frequency 50 Hz The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. progress 21SOMMAIRE Instructions de sécurité 22 Fonctionnement 26 Première utilisation 26 Utilisation quotidienne 26 Conseils utiles 28 Entretien et nettoyage 29 En cas d'anomalie de fonctionnement 31 Installation 32 Caractéristiques techniques 33 En matière de sauvegarde de l'environnement 33 Sous réserve de modifications.