TFK1563FE2 - Freezer TELEFUNKEN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TFK1563FE2 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 environments - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environmentsEN - 23 - - 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 - 24 - 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 - 25 -

• 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 - 26 - Climate Class Ambient

Warnings for Temperature Settings

• 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.

• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

• 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. THERMOSTAT CONTROL Freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance. Freezer & Refrigerator Thermostat Setting; 1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position. 3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob in the medium position. 5 : For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will work longer. So after you get the cold condition you must position to previous position.EN - 27 - Accessories Ice tray

• 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. 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. (Only some models) Fresh dial In case of the crisper is totally full, the fresh dial is located in front of crisper, should be opened. By means of this the air in the crisper and humidity rate will be controlled and endurance life will be increased. If you see any condensation on glass shelf, you must open this klape which is on behind of shelf. All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.EN - 28 - PART- 3. FOOD PLACEMENT Fridge 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 to refrigerator back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can stick here. 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.

• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing. NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator. Food Storing time Where to place in the fridge department Vegetables and fruits 1 week In the Crisper (without being wrapped) Meat and fish 2 to 3 days Covered with plastic folio and bags Or in a meat box (on the glass shelf) Fresh cheese 3 to 4 days In the special door shelf Butter and Margarine 1 week In the special door shelf Bottled product, Milk and Yoghurt Until the expiry date recommended by the producer In the special door shelf Eggs 1 month In the egg shelf Cooked food All shelves Freeze Compartment

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

• Do not put fresh and warm food to the freezer door shelves to be frozen. Only use for storage of frozen food.

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

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

• For storing the frozen food; 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.EN - 29 -

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

• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate 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 storage life of frozen food 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 instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking (and the food which is wanted to freeze) more quickly because of the freezing room’s greater freezing power. Fast freezing shelves are the middle drawers of the freezer compartment (see in page 38)

• Some recommendations have been specified on pages 30, 31 and 32 for the placement and storage of your food in the deep freeze compartment.EN - 30 - Note: Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen. Meat and fish Preparing Storing time (months) In room temperature Defrost time -hour- Steak Wrapping in a foil 6-10 1-2 Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil 6-8 1-2 Veal roast Wrapping in a foil 6-10 1-2 Veal cubes In small pieces 6-10 1-2 Lamb cubes In pieces 4-8 2-3 Minced meat In packages without using spices 1-3 2-3 Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1-3 1-2 Bologna sausage/salami Should be packaged even if it has membrane Until it is defrosted Chicken and turkey Wrapping in a foil 7-8 10-12 Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil 4-8 10 Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as fillets 9-12 10-12 Freshwater fishes (Salmon, Carp, Crane, Siluroidea)

Until it is thawed completely Lean fish; bass, turbot, flounder 4-8 Until it is thawed completely Fatty fishes (Tunny, Mackarel, bluefish, anchovy) 2-4 Until it is thawed completely Shellfish Cleaned and in bags 4-6 Until it is thawed completely Caviar In its package, aluminum or plastic container 2-3 Until it is thawed completely Snail In salty water, aluminum or plastic container

Until it is thawed completely After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it; and if necessary, cut the tail and head.EN - 31 - Vegetables and Fruits Preparing Storing time (months) In room temperature Defrost time -hour- Cauliflower Take the leaves apart, cut the heart into pieces, and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while

10 - 12 It can be used as frozen

String beans and beans Wash and cut to small pieces

10 - 13 It can be used as frozen

Beans Hull and wash 12 It can be used as frozen Mushroom and asparagus Wash and cut to small pieces

6 - 9 It can be used as frozen

Cabbage Cleaned 6 - 8 2 Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing

10 - 12 Separate them from one another

Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweetcorn 12 It can be used as frozen Carrot Clean and cut to slices 12 It can be used as frozen Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and remove the core

8 - 10 It can be used as frozen

Spinach Washed 6 - 9 2 Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10 (In Fridge) 5 Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone

Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12 2 Cooked fruits Adding 10 % of sugar in the container

Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12 5 - 7EN - 32 -

• It should not be frozen with its shells. The white and yolk of the egg should be frozen separately or as having been well mixed. The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed. The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat. The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags. Preparing Storing time (months) In its own packet 2 - 3 In slices 6 - 8 In its package 6 Albumen 10 - 12 30 gr of it is equal to a yolk. Egg mixture (Albumen – yolk) Some salt or sugar is added for preventing it from becoming dense. 10 50 gr of it is equal to a yolk. Yolk Some salt or sugar is added for preventing it from becoming dense.

8 - 10 20 gr of it is equal to a yolk.

• Eggs Storing Conditions Pure Milk – In its own packet It can be left in its original package for storing for a short time. For long term storage It should be stored in a plastic In closed container Dairy Products Pastry Packet (Homogenize) Milk Cheese-excluding white cheese Butter, margarine Storing time (months) Thawing time in room temperature (hours) Thawing time in owen (min.) Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C) Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C) Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C) Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C) Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C) Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)EN - 33 - PART- 4.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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

• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water onto it.

• You can wipe the inner and outer sides of your appliance 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.

• The condenser (the back part with black wings) should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner or a dry brush at least once a year. This will help your fridge to operate more efficiently and save energy.EN - 34 - Defrosting Fridge Compartment

• Defrosting occurs fully automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation; the defrosted water collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.

• The evaporating tray and water drain hole (back of the refrigerator crisper shelf) should be cleaned periodically to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out. Defrosting Freezer compartment

• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.

• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrig- erator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.

• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be done.

• Before defrosting operation, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping them in sheets of newspaper in order to obtain its temperature steady for long time.

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

• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.

• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into freezer and remember to consume them in a short period of time.EN - 35 - Replacing the Refrigerator Light Bulb

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,

2. Remove the refrigerator light cover (A) by press-

ing the hooks placed both sides of the cover.

3. Change the present light bulb (B) with a new

one (not more than 15 W).

4. Place the light cover in its place and plug the

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

PART- 5. 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 Authorised Service to have the opening direction changed. Transportation and changing of installation 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 position. Replacing The Light Led Please call the service man. (If the illumination is occured via LED strip)EN - 36 -

BEFORE CALLING THE 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 appliance does not operate; Check that;

• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,

• 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 appliance performs poorly; Check that;

• You have overloaded the appliance ,

• The thermostat setting is “1” position (if so set the thermostat dial suitable value)

• 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 levelled

• 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) IMPORTANT NOTES:

• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean your fridge according to Part 4 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 authorized service.

• The appliance you bought 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 emphasize 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 is 10 years (the period for retaining parts required for the proper functioning of the appliance).

• 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.EN - 38 - This figure has been drawn for information purposes about parts and accessories of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the model of the appliance.

2) Fridge glass shelves