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USER MANUAL DP3417NFWDIL SABA

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Thank you for choosing SABA quality. This product has been developed by our team of professional and according to European regulations. In order to get the most out of your new appliance, we recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety instructions 32
Technical information. 35
Description of the device 37
Installation 38
Use 39
Reverse door 48
Maintenance 54
Cleaning. 56
Troubleshooting 57
Accessories 58
Disposal. 59
Disposal of old electrical appliances .59

Safety instructions

Read these safety instructions carefully before using your appliance and keep safe for future reference.

• IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• This appliance is designed to be used for domestic and similar purposes such as:

• kitchens used by employees in shops, offices and other working environments;
  -farms;

• use by guests of hotels, motels and other residential environments;

• other bed and breakfast-type accommodation;

• This appliance is not designed to be used in the following applications:

• catering and other similar applications including retail.

• CAUTION: Keep the ventilation openings unobstructed inside the casing and within the housing.

• CAUTION: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• CAUTION: Do not damage the refrigeration circuit.

• CAUTION: Do not use electrical appliances inside the wine storage compartment, unless these are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.

• 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 on the condition that they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their after-sales service or a qualified professional in order to avoid any hazards.
• WARNING: To avoid any risk due to the instability of the appliance, this must be fitted according to the instructions.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosols containing flammable propellants in this appliance.
• CAUTION: Fill the ice cube trays with the drinking water only.
• For information concerning the installation, handling, maintenance and disposal of the appliance, please refer to the following paragraph in the manual.
• For information on how to replace the light bulbs, please refer to the following paragraph of the notice:

• To prevent damage to the environment or human health caused by the uncontrolled disposal of electrical waste, please recycle the appliance responsibly to encourage the reuse of material resources. The appliance must be disposed of in a secure way at public disposal sites provided for this purpose.

• Always handle the appliance with care in order to avoid damaging it.

• REFRIGERANT GAS

Warning: risk of fire

WARNING

• If you would like to dispose of an old freezer or refrigerator that has a door lock, please ensure that this has been disabled in order to prevent the risk of children locking themselves inside when playing.

• Old appliances may contain CFCs which destroy the ozone layer. Please contact your nearest waste disposal centre for more details on the correct disposal procedures.

Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning. Remove all food before cleaning the appliance.

• Avoid putting overly-large food items inside as this may affect how the appliance functions.

Take extreme care when moving the appliance.

• To switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat dial in an anti-clockwise direction all the way to the OFF position, then unplug the appliance.

• Avoid giving children ice creams or ice lollies straight from the freezer as the low temperature risks burning their lips.

• The appliance must be installed on the ground, on a flat, horizontal surface making sure the vents are not obstructed.

• Never attempt to replace or repair any appliance part or component yourself. Request help from a professional, qualified person if needed.

Technical information

Brand SABA DP3417NFWDIL
Category of household refrigerating appliance	catalogue 7
Energy class A+
Annual energy consumption (1)	288 kWh/an
Storage volume Refrigerator : 264L Freezer : 77L
Defrost Refrigerator: automatic	Freezer: automatic
Fridge compartment No Frost
Freezer compartment No Frost
Autonomy 18 h
Freezing capacity 3.5 kg / 24h
Climate class + Ambient range	N/ST (+16°C to +38°C)
Noise 43 dB (A) re 1 pW
Rated voltage and frequency / Input power	220V-240V/50Hz 110W 0.70A
Lamp 230V/50Hz 1W max

Refrigerant/Amount R600a / 50g

Product dimension (W x D x H) 605x670x1700 (mm)

Net weight 58 kg

Type of installation Free Standing

(1) Calculation on the basis of results for 24 hours under standard test conditions. The actual energy consumption will depend on use and the location of the device.

Description of the device

1. Duct
   2.Shelf
2. Crisper
3. Crisper drawer
4. Levelling Feet
5. Freezer Balcony
6. Water Tank
7. Fridge Balcony
8. Water Dispenser

NOTE: The appliance design is subject to change without prior notice.

Installation

Position the appliance and allow it to stand for two to three hours before it is turned on for the first time to allow the system to settle. Do not position next to any heat source e.g. cooker, boiler or in direct sunlight etc.

Allow at least 10cm of space at the top and 10cm of space on both sides of the appliance and between the back of the appliance and the wall for adequate air circulation. The appliance is not designed for recessed installation ("building in").

Install on a good firm level surface, and any unevenness of the floor should be corrected prior to installation, slight unevenness can be overcome by adjusting the front feet.

NOTE: If the appliance is positioned on a carpet, soft floor covering you should readjust the front feet once the appliance has had time to settle.

Rear spacer

Screw the rear spacers at the rear of the unit.

Use

• 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 section will rise above -18^ and food spoilage may occur.
• Remove all packaging materials from the appliance. Wash the inside of the cabinet with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 liter of water). Dry the appliance thoroughly.
• When you use the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set the thermostat control to the maximum position for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust to the normal position.
• If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 12 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then re-frozen.

SETTING THE THERMOSTAT KNOB

The refrigerator is controlled with a thermostat knob located inside the fridge, towards the upper right-hand corner. (The thermostat can be set to MIN (less cold), MED (Medium temperature) and MAX (colder).)

Changes of the ambient temperature affect temperature in the interior of the appliance so choose a correct setting of the temperature control knob, depending on your ambient conditions.

In the STOP (OFF) position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched off), but power supply is not interrupted.

Set the thermostat knob to a middle position to achieve -18^ in the freezer compartment.

Please Note:

If the appliance is switched off you must wait at least 5 minutes before restarting the appliance or re-inserting the plug into the wall outlet. This is to allow the protection device in the compressor to reset.

If the compressor fails to start correctly remove the plug and wait for 5 minutes before you try again then the compressor should restart normally.

The storage temperature may be affected by:

The room temperature
- How often the door is opened
- How much food is stored
Position of the appliance

When you set the correct temperature, all these factors mentioned above shall be taken into account.

TEMPERATURE INDICATE

In order to help you get the correct adjustment of your device, it is equipped with a temperature gauge placed in the coldest area. For the proper storage of food in your refrigerator and in particular in the coldest area, make sure that "OK" appears in the temperature indicator.

The symbol on the left side indicates the location of the coldest area of your refrigerator. It defines the height of this area. If "OK" is not displayed, the average temperature in this area will be very high. You ought to adjust the thermostat to a colder setting.

For every modification of your thermostat, you are supposed to wait for the stabilization of the temperature inside the unit before proceeding, if necessary, to a new setting. Do change the position of the thermostat gradually and wait at least 12 hours before re-checking.

NOTE: after charging the device for fresh food or after repeated or prolonged door openings, it is normal that the inscription "OK" does not appear in the temperature indicator. Wait at least 12 hours before readjusting the thermostat.

SHOPPING FOR FROZEN FOOD

The appliance is rated as a 4 star freezer and can freeze fresh food and store pre-frozen food. When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating.

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic conditions as freezing alone does not improve the food.

Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into the freezer.

Prior to freezing the food, food should always be covered tightly with foil, plastic film, placed in plastic bags or stored in airtight containers. This will prevent food from dehydrating and to prevent any strong odors of some foods transferring to milder ones.

To freeze raw meat, wrap in plastic bags or in airtight containers and place on the lowest shelf to avoid cross contamination.

Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods. Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the crisper.

Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in the bottle shelf in the door.

NOTE: The ambient temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened affect the temperature in the refrigerator. If required, change the thermostat temperature settings.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

All frozen food you purchase should be placed in the freezer as soon as possible to avoid them from defrosting and spoiling.

All storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen food by the manufacturer should always be followed.

When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, set the thermostat knob to the maximum position for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust it to the normal position.

MAKING ICE CUBES

1. Fill the ice tray with 34 full of clean water.
2. Place the tray in the top freezing drawer.
3. Close the door.

To remove the ice cubes from the tray, put the tray under running water for a while and then twist the tray slightly to loosen the ice cubes.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

Install the fridge or freezer in a cool place out of direct sunlight and away from cookers, heaters, dishwashers or any hot air emitting items.

Do not set the fridge and freezer temperatures lower than necessary. Set the internal temperature within the correct range e.g. adjust the thermostat at middle position for 4^ in the fridge compartment and -18^ in the freezer respectively.

Let pre-cooked foods cool down before placing them in the fridge or freezer. This will prevent the internal temperature of the fridge from rising.

Keep your fridge full, but not over crowded, this helps reduce "cold" air loss. Meanwhile, avoid overloading the fridge or freezer. Try to leave about 20% free space for air circulation.

To prevent cold air escaping, limit the frequency of opening door. When retuning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your fridge before opening the door. Only open the door to put food in or take it out.

Make sure the door seal is clean and in good condition. It should hold a piece of paper tightly in place when shut.

Defrost regularly or when ice is more than 5mm thick. Thick ice covering the inner sides significantly increases energy use.

The combination of the drawers, baskets and shelves shown in the device description is optimal for efficient energy savings. Changing the combination proposition could alter the efficiency.

Using the control panel

Freezer compartment Temperature Setting

• Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX, MIN is warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting.
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

Fridge compartment Temperature Setting

• Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a sensor. There are 4 settings OFF, MIN, NORMAL and MAX, MIN is warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting and OFF is off
• The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.
• Neither fridge or freezer compartment works when the setting is OFF.

USE THE WATER DISPENSER

With the water dispenser, you can obtain cold water easily without opening the refrigerator door.

Detach and clean water tank.

1. Hold both sides of tank to lift out it.
2. Pull tank cover to detach it from tank.
3. Wholly clean tank balcony, cover and tank.
4. Replace water tank, cover and tank balcony.

Fill the water tank with water

1. Ensure the water tank is stable before fill it.
2. Open the lid on tank.
3. Fill with water up to max level. If it's filled higher than this, it may overflow when the lid is closed.

CAUTION! Fix water tank to the fridge door tightly. If not, water tank may not be operated correctly.

Using the dispenser

Place a cup underneath the water outlet and push gently against the dispenser lever with your cup. Make sure the cup is in line with the dispenser to prevent the water from bouncing out.

Dispenser lever

CAUTION! It's normal that some drips are out of cup after you loose the dispenser level. The water will be collected in the water catcher. Empty the water catcher when it is full. If not, the water catcher will overflow.

Reverse door

This refrigerator can be opened either from the left or right side. The default way of opening the door is from the right side. If you want to open the door from the left side, please follow the instructions below.

Tools Required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat blated screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner

• If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe that you are qualified to do so.
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• Adjust the two levelling feet to their highest position.
• 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.
• The refrigerator inclination angle should be less than 45^ .
• Do not lay the unit fat as this may damage the coolant system.
• You should rest the Appliance on something solid e.g. a chair just below the top panel.
  We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

Follow the following stages to reverse the door from its initial position.

DEPOSIT DOORS

• 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 cooling system.

• It's better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

• Unscrew and remove the hinge cover.

1. Unscrew and remove the hinge. Remove the freezer door.

1. Unscrew middle hinge.Then lift lower door and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratch.

1. Move the hinge hole covers from left side to right side.

1. Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.

1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

1. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace the adjustable feet. Transfer the lower door to the property position.

1. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180^ , then transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts.

1. Place the upper door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seal are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge. Then inert the hinge and screw it to the front of the unit.

1. Unscrew the hinge pin and reverse the hinge, then reinstall the hinge pin.

1. Prise the hinge hole cover.

1. Fix the hinge on the left

1. Fix the hinge cover on the left and the hinge hole cover on the right.

Maintenance

NOISE FROM YOUR APPLIANCE

You may notice some rather unusual noises. The noises are caused by circulation of refrigerant in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your fridge.

PROLONGED OFF PERIODS

If the appliance is not in use for a long period of time, proceed as follows:

1. Disconnect from the mains supply.
2. Clean and dry the inside (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
3. Leave the door open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up while the appliance is not in use.

NOTES FOR USE

Do clean and defrost your appliance regularly.

Do check contents of the compartments every so often.

Do store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets.

Do choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before freezing it.

Do wrap all food in food quality polythene bags or air tight containers and make sure any air is excluded.

Do Not store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your freezer. It is designed for the freezing of edible foodstuffs only.

Do Not consume food which has been frozen for an excessive length of time.

Do Not leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.

Do Not use sharp objects such as knives to remove the ice from the appliance. Only use a plastic scraper.

Do Not put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down to room temperature.

Do Not put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst.

Do Not give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer as the low temperature may cause 'freeze burns' on the lips.

Do Not try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and re-frozen.

REPLACE THE LAMP

The internal light is a LED type. To replace the lamp, please contact qualified technician.

Cleaning

1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Remove all substances.
3. Clean the inside and outside walls with a clean sponge or soft cloth using warm water or 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to 1.2 liters of water.
4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

If the appliance is not to be used for a long period of time then it is recommended to remove all the food stuff, clean the inside of the appliance and leave the door open to allow the air to circulate thus avoiding unpleasant odors.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service please check the following.

THE APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING.

Check the plug is inserted correctly into the mains socket.

Check there is power to the mains socket by plugging another appliance in, if the other appliance do not work either, check the fuse of the socket.

THE APPLIANCE IS NOISY WHEN OPERATING.

Check the appliance is level and it is not in contact with another appliance or kitchen furniture.

THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT COOL SUFFICIENTLY.

If the door has been opened too often or it has been left open for a while it will take time for the appliance to reach its set temperature.

Check the airflow over the rear of the appliance has not been reduced due to insufficient clearance.

Check if a large quantity of fresh food has been introduced.

THE WATER FLOW FROM THE WATER DISPENSER IS NOT FLUENT ENOUGH

If the water flow from the water dispenser is not too small or not fluent enough, please follow below step to add a gasket for the water tank.

1. Uninstall the water tank

1. Take the rubber gasket from the material bag and install it on the root of the water tank

1. Reinstall the water tank

Accessories

• Energy label
• FR/ENG manual
• Ice tray
• Egg tray
  Rubber gasket for water tank

Disposal

The refrigerating gas contained in the circuit of this appliance is isobutane (R600a); it causes a low level of pollution but is inflammable. Please contact your local disposal department for advice on the correct method of disposal.

Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be

collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out "wheeled bin" symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.