TFK1543FG2 - Freezer TELEFUNKEN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TFK1543FG2 TELEFUNKEN

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure

or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance,

it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn this information from the label on the cooler- you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as; - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environmentsEN - 20 - - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• 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 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.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have it installed by an authorized electrician.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.EN - 21 - Safety warnings

• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.

• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent electrocution!

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer department. Bottles or cans may explode.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.

• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it, ice may cause ice burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer department! Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case.EN - 22 -

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.

• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories. Installing and operating your fridge Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.

• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.

• The adjustable front legs should be adjusted to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts back with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.

• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° as shown in the figure to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

• Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm. Before Using your Fridge

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.

• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.EN - 23 - PART - 2.

• Normally set this switch to ‘ ’ position. Except when the ambient temperature is low like in winter.(ie.below 16°C) or when the freezer temperature needs to be maintained lower. In that case, turn the switch to ‘ ’ position ON.

• To set super switch ON that is on the thermostat box, press the switch down to ’position. The switch will lit.

• W hen the freezer compartment is cooled down to sufficient temperature, or the weather gets hot, turn the super switch off to save electrical consumption.

• When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.

• In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance. If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor. (If super switch is available) Thermostat setting

• Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment.By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. “ ” position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling will be avaible.

• For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between 1 and 3 position.

• For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knop 3-4 position. Note that ; the ambiant temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required,change the temperature setting. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.EN - 24 - Warnings for Temperature Settings

• The ambiant temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required,change the temperature setting.

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.

• The thermostat setting should be done by taking into consideration how often the fresh food and freezer doors are opened and closed, how much food is stored in the refrigerator, and the environment in which the refrigerator is located.

• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.

• While power cut, to prevent any compressor problem you should plug out the refrigerator. You should delay pluging in 5 – 10 minutes after you power supply. 0f you plug out the refrigerator for a reason you should wait at least 5 min to replug. It is important for avoiding damage to refrigerator’s components.

• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals in terms of cooling efficiency. Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.

• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube. AccessoiresEN - 25 - Bottle holder In order to prevent the bottles to slip or fall over you can use the bottle holder. You can also prevent making noise that will be done when you open or close the door. (In some models) Plastic scraper After a period of time, frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost, accumulated in the freezer, should be removed periodically. Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit.EN - 26 - All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model. Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Model Fridge-freezer Freezer wire shelf 1 Glass shelves 4 Crisper 1 Door shelves 4 Egg tray 2 Ice cube tray 2 Plastic scraper 1 Warranty documents Yes User's manual YesEN - 27 - PART - 3.

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator compartment

• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator and in time will require more frequent defrosting.

• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.

• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days,in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment(that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing conditions.

• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing. Freezer compartment

• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time and making ice cubes.

• To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much of the surface as possible of food to be frozen is in contact with the cooling surface.

• Do not put fresh food with frozen on side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.

• While freezing fresh foods(i.e meat,fish and mincemeat), divide them in parts you will use in one time.

• Once the unit has been defrosted replace the foods into freezer and remember to consume them in as short period of time.

• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment. As it will disturb the frozen foods.

• For storing the frozen foods;the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.

• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.

• Frozen foods should be transported in appopriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.

• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.

• The strorage life of froozen foods depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instruductions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated. Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be opened easily.EN - 28 - PART - 4.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.

• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.

• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy water.

• Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in washing machine.

• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.

• You should clean the condenser with broom at least once a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity. Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.EN - 29 - Defrosting Refrigerator compartment;

• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation ; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evoparates automatically.

• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.

• You can also pour 1/2 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside. Freezer compartment; The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically. (Use the plastic scraper provided) The freezer compartment should be cleaned in the way as the refrigerator compartment, with the defrost operations of the compartment at least twice a year. For this;

• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to “5” position to freeze the foods completely.

• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life. Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.

• Set thermostat knob to position “ ” or unplug the unit; leave the door open until completely defrosted.

• To accelerate the defrosting process one or more basins of warm water can be placed in the freezer compartment.

• Dry the inside of the unit carefully and set the thermostat knob to MAX position.EN - 30 - Replacing the light bulb When replacing the light of the refrigerator compartment;

1- Unplug your fridge.

2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.

3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.

4- Install the cover.

5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).

• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.

• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or fix them into the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation.

• Carry your fridge in the upright positio.

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

Repositioning the Door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your fridge door, if the door handles on your fridge are installed from the front surface of the door.

• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.

• If the door opening direction of your fridge may be changed, you should contact the nearest Authorized Service to have the opening direction changed.EN - 31 - PART - 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE If your refrigerator is not working properly,it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money. What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ; Check that ;

• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,

• The thermostat setting is on “ ” position ,

• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket. What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ; Check that ;

• You have not overloaded the appliance ,

• The doors are closed perfectly ,

• There is no dust on the condenser ,

• There is enough place at the rear and side walls. If there is noise ; The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check that ;

• The appliance is well leveled

• Nothing is touching the rear.

• The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating. If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator ; Check that ; The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged(Use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole) Recommendations

• W hile power cut, to prevent any compressor problem you should plug out the refrigerator. You should delay pluging in 5 – 10 minutes after you power supply.

• If you plug out the refrigerator for a reason you should wait at least 5 min to replug. It is important for avoiding damage to refrigerator’s components.

• The cooling unit of your refrigerator is hidden in the rear wall. Therefore, water droplets or icing may occur on the rear surface of your fridge due to the operation of the compressor in specified intervals. This is normal. There is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless the icing is excessive.

• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), put the thermostat to “ ” position. After defrosting, clean your fridge and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.

• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult to the nearest Authorised Service.EN - 32 - Conformity Information

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 38°C range.

• The appliance is designed in compliance with the, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards. Tips for saving energy 1– Install the appliance in a coll, well vantilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate. 2– Allow ward food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance. 3– When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. So it causes energy saving. If the frozen food is put out, it causes wastage of energy. 4– When placing, drinks and slops they must be covered. Otherwise humidity increases at the appliance. Therefore the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and slops helps to save smell and taste. 5– When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible. 6– Keep close the covers of any different temrepature compartment in the appliance (crisper, chiller ...etc ). 7– Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

• The appliance you have purchased is designed for home type use and can be used only at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer use the appliance in a way that does not comply with these features, we emphasise that the producer and the dealer shall not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.

• The lifetime of your appliance stated and declared by the Department of the Industry (the period for retaining parts required for the proper functioning of the appliance) is 10 years.EN - 33 - Data sheet for cooling devices A++ TELEFUNKEN Refrigerator-Freezer ST/N ( 16°C-38°C)

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND

THE COMPARTMENTS This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. A) Freezer compartment B) Cooler compartment

3) Plastic Ice scraper