TFEKGK178X10A++ - Fridge TELEFUNKEN - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Telefunken
Model	TFEKGK178X10A++
Product type	Combined refrigerator-freezer
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Climate class	N (16 °C to 32 °C)
Refrigerant	R600a (flammable)
Thermostat	Positions 1 to 5 (stop, cold, colder, freezing)
Refrigerator compartment	With vegetable drawer, shelves, bottle holder, egg tray
Freezer compartment	With drawers, ice cube tray, maximum freezing capacity indicated on the label
Lighting	Replaceable bulb (15 W max) + LED indicator (replacement by authorized personnel)
Refrigerator defrost	Automatic (water drained to evaporation tray)
Freezer defrost	Manual (use the supplied plastic scraper, do not use sharp objects)
Cleaning	Warm water and baking soda, do not use abrasive products
Safety	Grounding mandatory, do not use multi-socket outlets, do not damage the refrigerant circuit
Installation	Min. 50 cm from heat sources, 2 cm between two cold appliances
Door reversal	Possible (instructions in the manual)
Repairability	Bulb replaceable by user; LED indicator and compressor by professional
General information	Household use only, do not use above 2000 m altitude

Frequently Asked Questions - TFEKGK178X10A++ TELEFUNKEN

How to adjust the refrigerator temperature?

The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the temperature. Turn the knob to a position between 1 and 5. For short-term storage, use 1-2; for longer periods, 3-4; to freeze fresh food, position 5. Once frozen, return to the previous position. Avoid opening the door frequently.

What to do if the appliance does not work?

First check that the appliance is properly plugged in and that the main switch of the house is on. Test the socket with another appliance. If the problem persists, contact authorized service.

How to reverse the door opening direction?

Unscrew the top hinge and remove the top door. Unscrew the hinge pin and reinstall it on the other side. Repeat for the bottom door. Remove the bottom pin and reposition it. Replace the plastic covers. Follow the detailed steps in the manual (section 2.1).

How to defrost the freezer?

When the frost layer exceeds 5 mm, unplug the appliance. Place frozen foods in a cool place wrapped in newspaper. To speed up, place a container of hot water in the compartment. Use the supplied plastic scraper, never metal objects. Dry the interior with a clean cloth before restarting.

How to replace the refrigerator light bulb?

Unplug the appliance. Press the hooks of the bulb cover (A) to remove it. Replace the bulb (B) with a new one of 15 W maximum. Replace the cover and plug back in. For the LED indicator, contact a professional.

Which foods to store in the refrigerator and for how long?

Fruits and vegetables keep about 1 week in the vegetable drawer. Meat and fish 2 to 3 days on the glass shelf. Fresh cheese 3 to 4 days, butter 1 week, eggs 1 month, bottled products until the expiration date. Store cooked foods on all shelves.

Which foods to freeze and for how long?

Meats (beef, lamb, poultry) freeze for 4 to 12 months depending on type. Vegetables (cauliflower, beans, peas) for 6 to 13 months. Fruits (strawberries, raspberries) for 8 to 12 months. Dairy products (butter, cheese) for 2 to 8 months. Respect the times indicated on the packaging and never refreeze a thawed product.

How to clean the appliance correctly?

Unplug the appliance before cleaning. Use a solution of warm water and baking soda. Clean the accessories with water and soap (not dishwasher). Do not use abrasive products. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. Plug back in with dry hands.

What to do in case of refrigerant gas leak (R600a)?

R600a is an explosive gas. In case of leak, keep the appliance away from any open flame and heat source. Ventilate the room for several minutes. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Contact a professional for repair.

How to save energy with this refrigerator?

Install the appliance in a cool, ventilated place, away from sun and heat sources. Let hot foods cool before placing them. Open the door as little as possible. Keep the seals clean and in good condition. Defrost regularly to prevent frost buildup.

USER MANUAL TFEKGK178X10A++ TELEFUNKEN

2.1. Installation instaructions and door reversibility 25
2.2. Door reversing 28

3.DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 29

4. USING THE APPLIANCE 29

4.1. Thermostat Setting 29
4.2.Warnings for Temperature Settings 29
4.3. Accessories 30
4.3.1. Ice Tray 30
4.3.2.Bottle holder (In some models) 30

5. FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE 30

5.1. Refrigerator Compartment 30
5.2. Freezer Compartment 31

6.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 34

6.1.Defrosting 34
6.1.1. Refrigerator Compartment 34
6.1.2. Freezer Compartment 34
6.2. Replacing the Light Bulb 35

7. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 35

7.1. Transportation and Changing of Installation Position 35
8.TROUBLESHOOTING 35
9. TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY 36

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. General SafetyWarnings

Read this user manual carefully.

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 environments
  -bed and breakfast type environments
  -catering and similar non-retail applications

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

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your freezer fridge. 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.
• 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 hazard involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance, shall not be made by children without supervision.

• 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.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m .

1.2. InstallationWarnings

Before starting to use your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220 - 240V at 50Hz .
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge freezer where it will not

be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge freezer should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance should be at least 50~cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5cm away from electrical ovens.
• When your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior, before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge freezer.
• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge 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.

• The fridge freezer should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75mm .
• When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

1.3. During Usage

• 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 compartment. Bottles or cans may explode.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your freezer fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge compartment.
• When taking ice made in the freezer compartment, 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 compartment!
• 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 freezer

fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your freezer fridge.

Fix the accessories in the freezer fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.

Old and Out-of-order Fridges

• If your old fridge or freezer 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 may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

CE Declaration of conformity

• We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.

Disposal of your old appliance

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

2. INSTALLATION

2.1. Installation instaructions and door reversibility

• Before installation, read the instructions carefully.
• Fit the refrigerator/freezer in stable kitchen units only.
• If necessary, reverse the door according to instructions.
• Check the installation dimensions according to fig.C. The position of the joint between the unit doors must be level with the position of the joint between the appliance doors.
• See fig.A for the necessary attachment components.
• Insert trim flap into slot and screw by screws. (fig.D)
• Pass the power cord through ventilation shaft and position it so that the appliance could be easily plugged in once it has been installed. (fig.B - fig.C)
• Take out the trim gasket located on the side panel of the appliance and stick it on reverse side of the door hinges of the appliance. (fig.D - fig.E)
• Raise appliance and slide into kitchen

unit. Push appliance to the reverse side of door hinges providing that trim gasket covers space between appliance and the kitchen unit.

1. Align front feet with front surface of kitchen unit. (fig.F)
2. Screw the front feet by using screws5. (fig.F)
3. Screw trim flap to kitchen unit using screws5. (fig.G)
4. Screw fixing bracket¹¹, as leaned to kitchen unit by using screws⁵. Repeat this for the opposite side. (fig.H)
5. Screw guides to appliance doors with screws. Lean appliance doors to unit door as it is opened at right angle. Slide rails into guides aligning the groove. Screw the rails to the unit doors with screws. (fig.J)
6. Set 1 2mm gap on handle side between unit itself and unit doors by adjusting guides3. That is vital for appliance performance. (fig.J)

Figure A

A	B	C	D
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Figure B
Figure C
Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

Figure K

2.2. Door reversing

1. Unscrew upper door hinge¹⁵ and take upper door¹⁴ to safe place.
2. Unscrew door hinge pin¹⁶ and screw it to opposite side firmly and take to safe place.
3. Unscrew middle door hinge12 and take lower door to safe place. Screw back fixing bracket to original position without middle door hinge12.
4. Take door lower pin¹⁸ to opposite side.
5. Take hole plugs¹⁷ to empty holes on opposite side.
6. Place lower door ^10 over door lower pin ^18 and close onto cabinet.

7. Unscrew fixing bracket¹³. Position middle door hinge¹² onto lower door¹⁰. Place fixing bracket¹¹ onto middle door hinge¹² and screw together onto cabinet firmly.

8. Place upper door14 over middle door hinge12 and position upper door hinge15 over upper door14 and then screw upper door hinge15 firmly onto opposite side of original position.

3.DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1) Thermostat knob
2) Refrigerator lamp & cover
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper shelf
5) Crisper
6) Freezer room cover
7) Freezer comp. drawer
8) Freezer comp. bottom drawer
9) Ice box
10) Bottle shelf
11) Door shelves
12) Egg holder

4. USING THE APPLIANCE

4.1. Thermostat Setting

The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.

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 positions.
3-4: For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to the medium position.

5: For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So after you reach the desired temperature, you must turn the knob to the previous position.

4.2.Warnings for Temperature Settings

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10^ in terms of its efficiency.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.
• When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally try to run it without any food in for 24 hours and not open the door. If you need to use it straight away, try not to put a large quantity of food inside.
  There is a 5 minute delay function which

prevents damage to the compressor when either, the appliance is unplugged or plugged in again, or if an power failure 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. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits. This will reduce the cooling efficiency of the fridge.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16^-32^ range.

Climate class	Ambient temperature	°C
T Between	16 - 43	°C
ST Between	16 - 38	°C
N Between	16 - 32	°C
SN Between	10 - 32	°C

4.3. Accessories

4.3.1. 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.

4.3.2. Bottle holder (In some models)

In order to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder. This will also help to prevent the noise made by bottles when opening or closing the door.

All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

5. FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE

5.1. Refrigerator Compartment

The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for few days.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around the food to allow the circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
  Always make sure food is wrapped or stored in closed containers.
• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
  We recommend that you loosely wrap meat and store it on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is cooler.
• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers.
• To prevent the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.

Food	Maximum Storing time	Where to place in the fridge compartment
Vegetables and fruits	1 week Vegetable	le bin
Meat and fish	2 - 3 Days	Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or in a meat container (on the glass shelf)
Fresh cheese	3 - 4 Days In special door shelf
Butter and margarine	1 week In special door shelf
Bottled products milk and yoghurt	Until the expiry date recommended by the producer	In special door shelf
Eggs 1 month In the egg shelf
Cooked food	All shelves

5.2. Freezer Compartment

Freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.

• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
  The maximum amount of fresh food that can be stored in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate (see

Freezing Capacity).

• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products; ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers and store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the entire volume of the compartment.

Meat and fish Preparation		Maximum Storing time (month)
Steak Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packages without using spices	1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna Sausage /Salami	Should be packaged even if it has membrane
Chicken and Turkey Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6
Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as fillets	6 - 8
Freshwater fishes (Salmon, Carp, Crane, Siluroidea)	After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish, wash and dry it; and if necessary, cut the tail and head.	2
Lean fish; bass, turbot, flounder		4
Fatty fishes (Tunny, Mackarel, bluefish, anchovy)		2 - 4
Shellfish	Cleaned and in bags	4 - 6
Caviar	In its package, aluminium or plastic container	2 - 3
Snail	In salty water, aluminum or plastic container	3
NOTE: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation		Maximum Storing time (months)
String beans and beans	Wash and cut to small pieces and boil in water	10 - 13
Beans Hull and wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Cleaned and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean and cut to slices and boil in water 12
Pepper	Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and remove the core and boil in water	8 - 10
Spinach Washed and boil in water 6 - 9
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
Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing	10 - 12
Corn	Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn	12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull	8 - 12
Cooked fruits	Adding 10 % of sugar in the container	12
Plum, cherry, sourberry	Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12

	Maximum Storing time (months)	Thawing time in room temperature (hours)	Thawing time in oven (minutes)
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)
Dairy Products	Preparation	Maximum Storing time (months)	Storing Conditions
Packet (Homogenize) Milk	In its own packet	2 - 3	Pure Milk – In its own packet
Cheese-excluding white cheese	In slices	6 - 8	Original package may be used for short storing period. It should be wrapped in foil for longer periods.
Butter, margarine	In its package	6

6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
  The appliance should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean m in the dishwasher.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.

• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

6.1. Defrosting

6.1.1. Refrigerator Compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring 12 glass of water down it.

6.1.2. 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 refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.
• When there is more than 5mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be carried out.
• Before defrosting, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper (this will help the food to maintain its tempertaure for longer).
  To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls 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 it in a short period of time

6.2. Replacing the Light Bulb

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Remove the refrigerator light cover (A) by pressing the hooks placed on both sides of the cover.
3. Change the light bulb (B) with a new one (not more than 15 W).
4. Place the light cover in its place and plug the unit.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

7. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

7.1. Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
- During transportation, the appliance

should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.

• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie, shelves, crisper...) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

Carry your freezer fridge in the upright position.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore, to save time and money, check the following, before calling an electrician.

What to do if your appliance does not operate,

Check that:

• There is no power,
• The fuse in the plug has not blown,
• The fuse box for the house has not tripped.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly,

Check that:

• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The thermostat setting is in the "1" position (if so, set the thermostat dial to a suitable value)
  The doors are closed properly,
• 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 you hear any other noises, check that:
The appliance is well level

• Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator,

Check that:

• The drain hole for the water is not clogged (use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole)

Recommendations

• The compressor protection thermal fuse will cutout after sudden power breakdowns or after unplugging the appliance, because the gas in the cooling system is not stabilised. This is quite normal and the fridge will restart after 4 or 5 minutes.
• The cooling unit of your refrigerator is hidden in the rear of the appliance. Therefore, water droplets or ice may form 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 do not intend to use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), put the thermostat to the "●" position. After defrosting, clean your fridge and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smells.
  If there is still a problem with your refrigerator after you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult you're nearest authorised service centre.
• The appliance you have purchased is designed for domestic use and can only be used at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer uses the appliance in a way that does not comply with this, we emphasise that the manufacturer and the dealer will not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period.

9. TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2. Allow warm 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. This will help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.
4. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.
5. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
6. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller etc) closed.
7. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

CONTENTS

1. AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL 38

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