FCT 4101 N XS - Fridge FRANKE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FCT 4101 N XS FRANKE

ment storage shelf Butter and cheese compartment Adjustable shelves Adjustable door racks Type plate Vegetable bins Safety instructions and warnings

• To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the appliance should be unpacked and set up by two people.

• In the event that the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the mains.

• To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these operating instructions.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains if any fault occurs. Pull out the plug, switch off or remove the fuse.

• When disconnecting the appliance, pull on the plug, not on the cable.

• Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried out by the customer service department, as unauthorised work could prove highly dangerous for the user. The same applies to changing the mains power cable.

• Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources to enter the appli

ance. When transporting and cleaning the appliance ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged. In the event of damage, make sure that there are no ignition sources nearby and keep the room well ventilated.

• Do not stand on the plinth, drawers or doors or use them to support anything else.

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

• Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food. This could cause pain, numbness and frostbite. In the case of prolonged skin contact, protective measures should be taken, e.g. gloves should be worn.

• Do not eat ice-cream, particulary ice lollies or ice-cubes, imme

diately after taking them from the freezer compartment as there is a risk of "burning" because of the very cold temperatures.

• Do not consume food which has been stored for too long, as it could cause food poisoning.

• The appliance is designed for cooling, freezing and storage of food, and for making ice and is intended for domestic use. If used for commercial purposes, the relevant legal regulations applicable to the trade concerned must be observed.

• Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane etc. in the appliance. Electrical components might cause leaking gas to ignite. You can identify such sprays by the printed contents or a flame symbol.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance. The operating instructions apply to several models. Differences may therefore occur. Operating and control elements Climate rating The appliance is set to operate within specific ambient temperature limits according to its climate rating. These temperature limits should not be exceeded. The correct climate rating for your ap

pliance is indicated on the type plate. Climate rating Ambient temperature SN +10°C to +32°C N +16°C to +32°C ST +18°C to +38°C T +18°C to +43°C Disposal notes The packaging is made of recyclable materials. - Corrugated board/board - EPS moulded parts - Polythene sheets - Polypropylene straps

• Keep packaging materials away from children - polythene sheets and bags can suffocate!

• Please return the packaging material to an official collection point. Your old appliance: This contains some reusable ma

terials and should be disposed of properly - not simply with unsorted household refuse.

• Disable discarded appliances by removing the plug and cutting through the connection cable. Render the catch unusable so that children cannot become trapped inside.

• Make sure that the refrigerant circuit of an appliance that is no longer needed is not damaged before it is collected or handed in at a municipal collection point.

• Details of the refrigerant used can be found on the type plate.

• Information on collection dates or collection points can be obtained from the waste disposal authorities or local council.9 Notes on energy saving

• Avoid opening the door unnecessarily for long periods of time.

• Allow hot food to cool to room temperature before storing it in the appliance. Setting up

• Avoid positioning the appliance in direct sunlight or near cook- ers, radiators and similar sources of heat.

• The floor on which the appliance stands should be horizontal and level. To compensate for any unevenness, adjust the height of the feet with the open-ended spanner supplied.

• The ventilation grilles should not be obstructed. Always ensure that there is good ventilation and that the outward flowing air is able to escape.

• Do not place heat-emitting appliances, e.g. microwave oven, toaster, etc., on top of the appliance.

• Standard EN 378 specifies that the room in which you install your appliance must have a volume of 1 m

per 8 g of R 600a refrigerant used in the appliance, so as to avoid the formation of inflammable gas/air mixtures in the room where the appli

ance is located in the event of a leak in the refrigerant circuit. The quantity of refrigerant used in your appliance is indicated on the type plate on the inside of the appliance. Setting the temperature Turn the temperature control T to set the desired temperature. The display of the set temperature in display D changes in ac- cordance with the temperature setting. When storing pre-frozen food in the freezer compartment, we recommend a temperature setting of between 5°C and 3°C, in order to achieve temperatures of -18°C or lower inside the compartment. NB: The temperature shown on the display is not the current temperature inside the appliance but the set temperature. Connecting to the mains Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must comply with the details on the type plate, which is located on the inside left of the appliance. The socket must be fused with a 10 A fuse or higher, it must be away from the rear of the appliance and must be easily accessible. Connect the appliance with a properly earthed fused plug and socket only. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: green/yellow = earth, blue = neutral, brown = live. Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

Freezer temperature display Once the freezer temperature is low enough, the "freezer tem- perature display" lights up. Adjust the temperature control if necessary. Freezer temperature display Audible warning on/off button The appliance is equipped with an alarm function. Audible door alarm: If an appliance door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the audible warning signal will sound. Press the audible warning on/off button to cancel the alarm. The alarm switches back to standby when the door is shut. Audible/visual temperature alarm: If the temperature in the freezer compartment rises too high, the audible warning signal will sound and the LED in the audible warning on/off button will flash. Press the audible warning on/off button to cancel the alarm. The LED will stop flashing and will light continuously. The LED will go out as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is low enough. This can be caused by:

• the freezer door being left open for a long time, allowing warm ambient air to enter;

• a long power failure;

• a fault in the appliance. In each case, make sure food has not defrosted or perished. If the visual warning LED does not go out, contact the customer service department (see section on "Malfunctions"). Audible warning on/off button Switching the appliance on and off You are recommended to clean the appliance before switching it on for the first time (see " Cleaning"). To switch the appliance on: Connect the appliance to the mains - the appliance is switched on.

• The temperature display D shows the set interior temperature (Refrigerator).

• The red visual warning light comes on. The visual warning light goes out as soon as the freezer compartment is cold enough. To switch the appliance off: Pull out the mains plug or set the temperature T control to "0".10 Freezing The maximum amount of food wich can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the type plate ("Freez

ing capacity". This amount varies according to the model and climate rating. Freezing

• Press the Superfrost button S. The Superfrost lamp comes on.

• Place the fresh food in the freezer.

• The Superfrost facility automatically switches the fast freezing procedure off after 65 hours. You should not switch on the Superfrost function: - when placing frozen food in the freezer; - when freezing up to approx. 1 kg fresh food daily. Cooling Storage example ➊ butter, cheese ➋ eggs ➌ bottles, cans, tubes ➍ frozen food, ice cubes ➎ meat, sausage products, dairy products ➏ baked goods, pre-cooked meals, drinks ➐ fruit, vegetables, salad, Note

• Food which gives off or absorbs odours and flavours as well as liquids should always be stored covered or in closed contain

ers. High-percentage alcohols should be tightly sealed and stored upright.

• Fruit, vegetables and salad can be stored unpacked in the bins.

• Reuseable plastic, metal, aluminium and glass containers can be used for packaging. Changing shelf arrangement You can re-arrange the storage shelves as required. Lift up shelves at the front, pull them out halfway and remove by tilting upwards or downwards. When inserting a shelf, the guard bar / raised edge at the back must be facing upwards, otherwise food may freeze to the rear wall. Repositioning the door racks Lift door rack vertically, lift out to the front and re-insert at a different height, following these steps in the reverse order. By shifting the bottle holder F you can protect the bottles from falling over when opening or closing the door. If you require space for large bottles and containers, slide one half of the glass shelf to the back. Bottle grid The bottle grid serves as an additional storage surface for cooling drinks. Refrigerating with fan This achieves a relatively even temperature distribution over at all storage levels; all foods are equally cool, at an adjustable temperature. Due to the enforced air circulation, the various tem

perature ranges of normal operation are raised. It is generally recommended: - with high room temperature (above approx. 30°C), - with high humidity, e.g. on sum

mer days. Switching on/off: Press fan switch. = on, 0 = off. Interior light Bulb data: 15 W (never use a bulb rated at more than 15 W). The voltage should agree with the details on the type plate. Bulb fitting: E 14. Replacing the bulb: Pull out the mains plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse.

• Press the light cover together at the sides 1, lift out and unclip at the back 2.

ing the new bulb, make sure the seal is correctly positioned in the socket.

• Clip the back end of the cover in and clip the sides into place.11 Notes on freezing and storage

• Items suitable for freezing: meat, game, poultry, fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, bread, baked goods, pre- cooked meals. Not suitable: lettuce, radishes, grapes, whole apples and pears, fatty meat.

• Pack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appro

priate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right through, the following quantities should not be exceeded per package: fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg, meat: up to 2.5 kg.

• Blanch vegetables after washing and cutting them. (Add to boiling water for 2-3 minutes, remove and quickly cool down in cold water).

• Do not salt or season fresh food or blanched vegetables before freezing. Only lightly salt and season other food. The intensity of flavour of some spices can change.

• Pack frozen food in standard freezer bags or reuseable plastic, metal or aluminium containers.

• Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into con

tact with food already frozen. Always keep packs dry in order to avoid them sticking together.

• Always write the date and contents on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time for the food.

• Do not freeze bottles and cans which contain carbonated drinks as they might burst.

• Only take out as much food as is immediately required for thawing. Cook food which has been thawed as quickly as possible. Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways: – in a fan oven – in a microwave oven – at room temperature – in the refrigerator: the cold given off by the frozen food is used for cooling. Flat portions of meat and fish can be cooked when partly thawed. Vegetables can be cooked from frozen (in half the normal time). Defrosting Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment de- frosts automatically. The water that forms on the rear wall drains into a reservoir at the back of the appliance and evaporates automatically through the compressor heat. Ensure that the water can flow without hindrance through the hole above the vegetable bins (see "Cleaning"). Freezer compartment After a long period of operation, a layer of frost or ice can build up inside the freezer compartment. This increases energy con

sumption. You should therefore defrost the freezer compartment regularly.

• Switch the appliance off to defrost. Pull out the mains plug or set the temperature control to "0".

• Wrap the frozen food in paper or blankets and store in a cool place.

• To speed up the defrosting process put a saucepan of hot but not boiling water on one of the cooling elements.

• Leave the door of the appliance open while defrosting. After de

frosting mop up the remaining water and clean the appliance. Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial aids for defrosting other than those recommended by the manufactur- er. Cleaning Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance. Disconnect from the mains or unscrew or switch off the fuse. Clean the inside, equipment parts and outer walls with lukewarm water and a little detergent. Do not use abrasive or acid cleaners or chemical solvents. Do not use steam cleaning equipment because of the risk of injury and damage.

• Ensure that no cleaning water penetrates into the electrical components or ventilation grille.

• Dry all parts well with a cloth.

• The dust should be removed from the refrigeration unit and heat exchanger - metal grid at the back of the appliance - once a year.

• Clean the drain hole in the refrigerator compartment with a thin object, e.g. cotton swab or the like.

• Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the appliance. It is very important for servicing purposes.

• Use a commercially available stainless-steel cleaning agent for stainless-steel appliances. - In order to achieve best possible protection, apply a stainless-steel care agent uniformly in grinding direction after cleaning. Points which are darker at the start and a more intensive coloration of the stainless-steel surface are normal. - Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers, do not use concentrated cleaning agents and never use cleaning agents containing sand, chloride or acid or chemical solvents, as these would damage the surfaces and could cause corrosion.

• Fill the ice-cube tray with water.

• Slide the ice-cube tray into the mount

ing in the freezer compartment.

• The ice cubes can be removed from the tray by twisting or by holding upside down for a short time under running water.12 Malfunctions Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a lengthy, reliable operating life with no malfunctions. If a malfunction nonetheless occurs during operation, check whether it is due to an operating error. Please note that even during the warranty period the resultant servicing costs in this case will have to be borne by the owner. You may be able to rectify the following faults by checking the possible causes yourself:

• Appliance does not function: – Is the appliance switched on? – Is the plug correctly fitted in the mains socket? – Is the socket fuse intact?

• Loud running noise: – Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor? – Does the appliance cause nearby items of furniture or objects to vibrate? Please note that noises caused by the refrigerant circuit cannot be avoided.

• The temperature is not low enough: – Is the temperature setting correct (see "Setting the tempera

ture")? – Have excessive amounts of fresh food been placed in the ap

pliance? – Does the separately installed thermometer show the correct reading? – Is the ventilation system working properly? – Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source? If none of the above causes apply and you cannot rectify the fault yourself, contact the nearest customer service department stating the type designation ➊, index ➋ and appliance number ➌ as indi- cated on the type plate. The type plate is located on the inside left of the appliance. Installing appliance in a row of kitchen units To adapt the height of the appliance to the surrounding furniture a top unit ➊ can be added. A gap of at least 50 mm depth must be provided behind and along the entire width of this unit so as to ensure sufficient ventilation. The area of ventilation under

neath the ceiling should be at least 300 cm

When setting up the ap

pliance next to a wall ➍, a distance of approx. 50 mm must be provided on the hinge side between the appliance and the wall (for the handle when the door is open). ➊ top unit ➋ refrigerator/freezer ➌ kitchen unit side panel ➍ wall Shutting your appliance down If your appliance is to be shut down for any length of time, switch it off and disconnect the plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse. Clean the appliance and leave the door open in order to prevent unpleasant smells. The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. The appliance is radio-suppressed to EN 55014 and thus complies with EC Directive 87/308/EEC. All types and models are subject to continuous improvement and the manufacturer therefore reserves the right to make modifica- tions to the shape, equipment and technology.13

2. Remove lower door.

• Transfer cover plate 4 to the opposite side.

• Transfer hinge components 3 on the hinge bracket 2 to the opposite side.

• Pull middle hinge pin bt out from underneath. Remove upper door.

• Transfer cover 6 to the opposite side.

• Turn hinge bracket 5 through 180° and screw into place.

• Remove mounting point bu and insert from top.

• Transfer pin 9 on hinge bracket 8 to the opposite side.

• Transfer angle bl and cover bm to the opposite side.

• Screw on hinge bracket 8on the left-hand side of the appliance. Screw M4 must be screwed into the left-hand hole on the hinge bracket. The other two screws are M5 screws.

• Suspend upper door on hinge pin 9 and close.

• Slide middle hinge pin bt into the door mounting from below through the hinge

• Suspend lower door on hinge pin 5 and close.

• Insert hinge bracket 2 in lower door mounting and screw into place.

• Click cover 1 into place.

• Lever out pressure plates bo at the front and slide away.

• Transfer door handles bp and plugs bq to the other side.