PLC260WH - Fridge PROLINE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PLC260WH PROLINE

• This appliance is intended to be used in 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 environments; − bed and breakfast type environments; − catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• 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 if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

For the details concerning the method of cleaning, please see section “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 9.

• The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.

• 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 damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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

• CAUTION: The cooling system is under high pressure. Do not touch it. Contact qualified maintenance services before disposal.-

• INSTALLATION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN AREAS THAT ARE TOO HUMID OR TOO COLD, SUCH AS THE OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGES OR WINE CELLARS.

• For disposal of the appliance: To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle the appliance responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources, the refrigerants and the flammable insulation blowing gases. The disposal should only be done through public collection points; contact the waste treatment center nearest your home for more details on the correct procedures for disposal.

• For installation, servicing: Appliance should be placed on a horizontal floor and keep the ventilation freely. Don’t try to replace or repair any components by yourself, ask the service agency for help if necessary.

• For handling: Always handle the appliance to avoid any damage.

• WARNING: For making ice (ice cubes), use potable water only.

Never freeze defrosted food except if they have been cooked before, in order to eliminate harmful bacteria. Never refreeze seafood that has been defrosted.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock / catch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a disabled condition to prevent the entrapment of young children when playing.

• Unplug the appliance from the mains socket when not in operation and before cleaning. Remove food before cleaning the appliance.

• Do not insert oversized food as this could cause incorrect operation.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance.

• Do not give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer drawers as the low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on the lips.

• Do not stand or support yourself on the base or door, etc.

• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment. Dispose of your old appliance Fridges or freezers contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and blowing gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.EN-4

Before connecting your appliance 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. The plug is the only way to unplug the appliance and should therefore be accessible at all times. To turn off main power to the appliance, tur n it off and then detach the plug from the outlet. The appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that may occur as a result of usage without grounding. INSTALLATION Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. To ensure adequate ventilation for the appliance, allow a minimum of 10 cm of airspace on each side of the cabinet. For uneven surfaces, front feet can be aligned. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and 32°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 freez er compartment will rise above -18°C and food spoilage may occur.

BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• Remove all packaging.

• Allow the appliance to run empty for 2 – 3 hours so the compartments 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 drawers of the appliance. Frozen food should not be affected if the power failure lasts for less than 16 hours. Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat. Fridge shelves Vegetable container cover Freezer drawers Vegetable container Fridge door shelves Levelling feet ThermostatEN-5

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 equalize The appliance is controlled with a temperature control knob located inside the appliance. Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual preference. MIN is cold setting MED is normal setting MAX is coldest setting before restarting. y Turn off the appliance and unplug it from the mains socket. Remove all food. Also remove all mobile parts (shelves, accessories, etc.) or fix them into the appliance to avoid any shock. y Relocate and install. If the appl iance 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 appliance from open ame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

STORING FOOD IN THE FRIDGE COMPARTMENT

The refrigerator compartment helps to extend the storage times of fresh perishable foods. Fresh food care For best results: y Store foods that are very fresh and of good quality. y Ensure that food is well wrapped or covered before it is stored. This will prevent food from dehydrating, deteriorating in colour or losing taste and will help maintain freshness. It will also prevent odour transfer. y Make sure that strong smelling foods are wrapped or covered and stored away from foods such as butter, milk and cream which can be tainted by strong odours. y Cool hot foods down before placing them in the refrigerator compartment. Dairy foods and eggs y Most pre-packed dairy foods have a recommended ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date stamped on them. Store them in the refrigerator compartment and use within the recommended time. y Butter can become tainted by strong smelling foods so it is best stored in a sealed container.

• Eggs can be stored in the refrigerator compartment. Red meat y Place fresh red meat on a plate and loosely cover with waxed paper, plastic wrap or foil. y Store c ooked and raw meat on separate plates. This will prevent any juice lost from the raw meat from contaminating the cooked product. Poultry y Fresh whole birds should be rinsed inside and out with cold running water, dried and placed on a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or foil. y Poultry pieces should also be stored this way. Whole poultry should never be stuffed until just before cooking, otherwise food poisoning may result. Fish and seafood y Whole fish and fillets should be used on the day of purchase. Until required, refrigerate on a plate loosely covered with plastic wrap, waxed paper or foil. y If storing overnight or longer, take particular care to select very fresh fish. Whole fish should be rinsed in cold water to remove loose scales and dirt and then patted dry with paper towels. Place whole fish or fillets in a sealed plast ic bag.

• Keep shellfish chilled at all times. Use within 1 – 2 days. TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAX

MIN- Precooked foods and leftovers y These should be stored in suitable covered containers so that the food will not dry out. y Keep for only 1 – 2 days. y Reheat leftovers only once and unt il steaming hot. Vegetable and fresh fruit y The vegetable container is the optimum storage locat ion for fresh fruit and vegetables. y Take ca re no t t o s to re th e fo l low ing at tem pe ra tu res o f l es s th an 7° C fo r l ong p eri ods : Citrus fruit, melons, aubergines, pineapple, papaya, courgettes, passion fruit, cucumber, peppers, tomatoes. y Undesirable changes will occur at low temperatures such as softening of the flesh, browning and/or accelerated decaying. y Do not refrigerate avocados (until they are ripe), bananas, and mangoes. FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER DRAWERS Using the freezer drawers y To store deep-frozen food y To make ice cubes y To freeze food Note: Ensure that the freezer drawers have been closed properly. Purchasing frozen food y Packaging must not be damaged. y Use by the ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date. y If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer drawers. Storing frozen food Store at -18°C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer drawers unnecessarily. Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutrit ional value, flavour 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. y The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish 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 fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts. y 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, and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airt ight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.

4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Suitable packaging: Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets. Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer drawers 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). Food Storage t ime Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish 2 months Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins 3 months Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 months Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw) 6 months Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes 12 months Never forget:

• 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.

Fill the ice cube tray (not supplied) with ¾ full of drinking water and place in the freezer drawer. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer drawer, loosen with a blunt tool only. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray sl ightly or hold briefly under flowing water.- DEFROSTING This appliance is equipped with a frost free system. This system enables the freezer compartment to remain permanently ice-free, however, the food stored in the freezer drawers will not defrost. DOOR CONVERSION If you need to hinge your doors on the opposite sides it is recommended that you call your local authorized service agent to make this conversion or ask a technician. Before you reverse the doors, 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 upper hinge cover from the top of the appliance.

2. Remove the upper hinge. Lift the fridge door and place it on a padded

surface to prevent it from scratching.

3. Remove the middle hinge. Lift the freezer door and place it on a

padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

4. Remove the bottom hinge assembly from the bottom of the appliance.

5. Remove covers and holders from top and middle hinge positions on the

opposite sides. Remove the adjuster from the bottom of the appliance.

6. Attach the bottom hinge and adjuster to the opposite side.-

7. Fit the door covers and holders to the opposite side of freezer door.

8. Fit the freezer door back onto the appliance.

9. Fit the middle hinge back onto the opposite side.

10. Fit the door covers and holders to the opposite side of fridge door.

11. Fit the fridge door back onto the appliance.

12. Attach the upper hinge and cover on the opposite side.

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

• Ensure your appliance has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation instructions.

• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.

• Keep door and drawer openings to a minimum. Ensure the freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the hinge. Ensure the fridge door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the hinge.EN-9

• Open the appliance as briey as possible.

• Ensure that the fridge doors and freezer drawers are always closed properly. OPERATING NOISES Normal noises

• Refrigerant is owing through the tubing.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Take out the food and store in a cool location.

3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, warm water and detergent.

4. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.

5. After cleaning reconnect and set the temperature as desired.

6. Put the food back into the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING If there is a problem with your appliance, please check the following points before contacting customer service. Problem Possible causes Possible solution Appliance does not operate. No electricity at power outlet. Check that the plug is correctly connected and power switched on. Noises Cabinet not stable or level. See installation section. Appliance not cool Temperature setting not correct. Frequent door openings. Large amount of food recently added. See Temperature Control section. Minimise door openings to allow temperatures to stabilise. SPECIFICATIONS Brand Proline Model PLC260WH Appliance type Refrigerator Freezer Energy eciency class n

Annual energy consumption o 233 kWh/annum Refrigerator storage volume 185 L Freezer storage volume 66 L Total net volume 251 L Total gross volume 261 L Star rating Temperature rise time Power cut safe 16 h Freezing capacity

Climate class + Ambient range N (+16°C ~ +32°C) SN (+10°C ~ +32°C) Noise emissions 39 dB (A) re 1 pW Protection against electric shock

Rated voltage and frequency 220-240V~ 50Hz Rated current 0.8A Rated input power 100W Energy consumption

Insulation blowing gas Cyclopentane Refrigerant/Amount R600a/ 73 g Built-in appliance

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