FCL223 - Fridge Infiniton - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FCL223 Infiniton

Exterior view of a white INFINITION refrigerator with open doors and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols on the cabinet body)

Exterior view of a black and white Infiniton refrigerator with visible grilles and top lid (no text or symbols on the cabinet itself)

Exterior view of a white refrigerated refrigerator with glass doors and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

FCL-340

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FCL-250

ean: 8445639001677

FCL-285

ean: 8445639001707

FCL-243

ean: 8436546196686

FCL-271

ean: 8445639001691

FCL-223

ean: 8445639001738

FCL-270

ean: 8445639001684

FCL-220

ean: 8445639001745

Vitrina frigorífica

		Storage conditions
Compartment	Type of compartment	T°C mini	T°C maxi	T°C consigne
Compartment for non-frozen food	Compartment for fresh food	0	8	4
Compartment for highly perishable food	Compartment for highly perishable food	-3	3	2
	No star and ice making	s.o.	0	0
Compartment for frozen food	1 star	s.o.	-6	-6
	2 stars	s.o.	-12	-12
	3 stars	s.o.	-18	-18
	4 stars	s.o.	-18	-18

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Exterior view of a white INFINITION refrigerator with open doors and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a black and white infinity refrigerator with open glass doors (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a white stainless steel refrigerator with open doors and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

FCL-340

ean: 8436546196716

FCL-250

ean: 8445639001677

FCL-285

ean: 8445639001707

FCL-243

ean: 8436546196686

FCL-271

ean: 8445639001691

FCL-223

ean: 8445639001738

FCL-270

ean:8445639001684

FCL-220

ean: 8445639001745

Beverage cooler

All models with mechanical thermostat

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

- 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 super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

- Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

⚠ 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 other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
⚠ WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time because it could be very hot. 1)

⚠ WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

- It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

- 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.

⚠ WARNING! Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this appliance is a “special use lamp bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied. This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic lighting ^1) .

• Power cord must not be lengthened.
- Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
- Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
- Do not pull the mains cable.
- If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
- You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
- This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
- Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
- Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

• Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. ^1)

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen foodmanufacture8s instructions ^1 .
• Appliance's manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance ^1) .
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. ^1)
  • To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• Two-star frozen-food compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

• One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. ^1)
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain.
  If the drain is blocked, water will collect in to bottom of the appliance. ^2)

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

- Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, con-denser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energy saving

• Don't put hot food in the appliance;
• Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;

• Make sure food don't touch the back of the compartment(s);

• If electricity goes off, don't open the door(s);

• Don't open the door(s) frequently;
• Don't keep the door(s) open for too long time;
• Don't set the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
• Some accessories, such as drawers, can be removed to get larger storage volume and lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger.

The materials used on this appliancemarked by the symbol 🌐 a re recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable collection containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

WARNING! During using, service and disposal the appliance, please pay attention to symbol similar as left side, which is located on rear of appliance (rear panel or compressor) and with yellow or orange color.

It's risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and compressor.

Please be far away fire source during using, service and disposal.

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1- Cabinet

2- Handle

3- Lock

4- Front cover

5- Electronic digital display

6- Glass door

7- Shelf

8- Temperature control and light switch

To find out more about your product, consult the online EPREL database.

As defined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2016, all information relating to this refrigeration appliance is available on the EPREL Base (European Product Database for energy labeling). This database enables you to consult the information and technical documentation of your refrigeration appliance. You can access the EPREL Database by scanning the QR code on the energy label of your appliance or by going directly to: www.ec.europa.eu and searching the reference of your refrigeration appliance.

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Location

When selecting a position for your refrigerated showcase you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated. Avoid locating your refrigerated showcase near a heat source, eg, cooker, boiler or radiator. Also, avoid direct sunlight in out-buildings or sun lounges. If you are placing your refrigerated showcase in an out-building such as a garage or annex ensure that the Refrigerated showcase is placed above the damp course, otherwise condensation will occur on the cabinet. Never place the refrigerated showcase in a wall recessed or into fitted cabinets or furniture when your refrigerated showcase is working, the grille at the back may become hot and the sides warm. It must therefore be installed so that the back and the sides of the appliance has enough space for ventilation around the appliance. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built in Appliance.

Location conditions :

• SN This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 C to 32 C
• N This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 C to 32 C
• T This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 C to 38 C
• ST This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 C to 43 C

his appliance is designed to operate in climates where the maximum temperature and humidity are equal to +25 C and 60% respectively.

Cleaning before use

Wipe the inside of the refrigerated showcase with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the refrigerated showcase.

Before plugging in

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the refrigerated showcase.

DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE REFRIGERATED SHOWCASE.

The coolant fluid needs time to settle. If the appliance is switched off at any time, wait 30 minutes before switching back on to allow the coolant fluid to settle.

Before filling your refrigerated showcase

Before storing beverages in your refrigerated showcase, turn the refrigerated showcase on and wait for 4 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow the refrigerated showcase to fail to the correct temperature.

Handle installation

The handle consists of two parts:

1- Handle
2- Two bolts

Your appliance has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located at the top inside the appliance

Thermostat Light switch for outside&inside lights

The first time you put your appliance into operation, set the thermostat to the middle position "4" and let it run empty for 4 hours before storing beverages for it to cool sufficiently.

The range of the temperature control is from "1" position the hottest position to "7" position the coldest temperature. Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The middle position "4" should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.

• Setting 1 to 3: compartment temperature 6 - 12 °C, recommended temperature for keeping beverage. The appliance assures that this temperature is maintained as long as it is in operation.
• Setting 4 to 5:compartment temperature 0 - 6 °C, recommended temperature for keeping beverage. The appliance assures that this temperature is maintained as long as it is in operation.
• Setting 6 to 7:compartment temperature -3 - 0 °C, recommended temperature for keeping beverage. The appliance assures that this temperature is maintained as long as it is in operation.

Temperature too high or too low will affect the taste and the conservation of the beverage.

- Turn to "0" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the refrigerator.

- If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start.

- If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust thermostat control by one numerical increment at a time. Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

Do not leave the door open for too long so that the indoor temperature does not rise too much.

Food preservation

For optimal conservation of foodstuffs, it is recommended to adjust the temperatures of the compartments as below :

Compartment	Type of compartment	Storage conditions
		T°C mini	T°C maxi	T°C consigne
Compartment for non-frozen food	Compartment for fresh food	0	8	4
Compartment for highly perishable food	Compartment for highly perishable food	-3	3	2
	No star and ice making	s.o.	0	0
Compartment for frozen food	1 star	s.o.	-6	-6
	2 stars	s.o.	-12	-12
	3 stars	s.o.	-18	-18
	4 stars	s.o.	-18	-18

Caution! Refrigerating appliance without 4 stars compartment are not suitable for freezing foodstuffs

5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Defrost

The defrost of your appliance is manual.

Defrost when frost is accumulated on the evaporator is about 2mm:

■ Set the thermostat to "0" for defrosting.
■ Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
■ Remove all contents from the freezer compartment.
Leave the freezer door open to allow melting of the ice.
- Remove large pieces of ice if necessary, with dishcloth or something that will not damage the walls.

■ Do not use hot water or other electric heaters to melt the accumulated ice.

■ After defrosting, remove the accumulated ice / water and try the freezer compartment with a soft cloth.

- Restart the unit according to the start instructions. Never use a knife or other sharp instrument to scrape ice inside.

Cleaning inside the appliance

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. After defrosting you should clean the refrigerated showcase internally with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry. Wash the baskets in warm soapy water and ensure they are completely dry before replacing in the refrigerated showcase. Condensation will form on the back wall of the Refrigerated showcase; however, it will normally run down the back wall and into the drain hole.

Cleaning outside the appliance

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Use standard non-abrasive detergent diluted in warm water to clean the refrigerated showcase exterior.

The grille of the condenser at the back of the refrigerated showcase and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of the refrigerated showcase.

Moving the unit

- Transportation

When you transport the beverage cooler, the angle between the beverage ground should be no less than 45 and you should never place the upside-down.

Do not hold the handle when installing and moving the beverage cooler.

45°

- Location

Do not place your refrigerator near a heat source, for example. Stove, boiler or radiator. Also, avoid direct sunlight.

- Do not turn on the refrigerator for 4 hours

After any movement, it must not be connected for 4 hours. This delay allows the coolant to be adjusted.

- Installation

Let your device breathe. Heat is released from the walls so it is important to leave a circulation of air around your device.

Recommendation combination

The following combination of drawers, baskets, and shelves is recommended for energy to be used as efficiently as possible by the refrigeration unit

Turn off your appliance

■ If the unit is not likely to operate for a long period of time:
- Remove all beverages from your appliance from the refrigerator.
■ Unplug the appliance.

• Clean it thoroughly.
• Keep the door open to prevent odors from rising.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Sometimes you may come cross minor problems that is most cases do not require a service call and can be easily eliminated. The problem may have resulted from improper handling and/or installation of the appliance. Please refer to the below trouble-shooting guide to assist you in identifying the problem still persist after completing these checkpoints, contact the closest authorize service agent in your area for assistance.

Problem	Possible cause	Suggested solution
Not cold	1. Is something wrong with the power?	Check the power socket.
	2. Is voltage too low?	Apply an AC manostat
	3. Is the power cord plugged well?	Plug the power cord well.
	4. Is the thermostat adjusted to 0?	Adjust the thermostat.
Not cooling well	1. Is there too much products?	Take excrescent products out
	2. Is the thermostat adjusted to low?	Adjust thermostat to higher scale.
	3. Is the showcase under direct sunshine or near heat source?	Keep showcase away from heat source and sunshine.
	4. Is the door opened too often?	Reduce door open frequency
Drinks get frosted	Is thermostat adjusted to too high scale?	Adjust thermostat to lower scale.
Too noisy	1. Is showcase places levelly?	Put showcase level.
	2. Does showcase touch the wall?	Keep away from the wall.
	3. Some parts are loose or broken off?	Fix the parts
If problems still cannot be solved, please ask help from service center or dealer.

Note: the following phenomena are normal:

★ There is a faint sound of water flow in the refrigerated cabinet
★ The body is warm
★ The compressor and condenser are very hot.

7. ENVIRONMENT

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 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.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, the Crossed-Out Wheelie Bin, indicates that this appliance 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, or, if you are buying an equivalent product, to the retailer of the new product.

The user is responsible for taking the appliance to the appropriate collection center at the end of its useful life. Selective and appropriate collection for the recycling of no longer used appliances and their disposal and destruction in an environmentally friendly manner, helps to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and health, and encourages the recycling of materials used to make the product.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.

8. WARNING

As we continuously improve our products for the benefit of our customers, we reserve the right to modify technical characteristics without notice.

Warranties for FRIGELUX brand products are offered exclusively by selected retailers. No part of these instructions may be considered as a supplementary guarantee.

FRIO ENTREPRISE cannot be held liable for errors or technical or editorial omissions in this document.

Non-binding document.

PROCEDURE IN CASE OF FAILURE OF AN INFINITON PRODUCT

Dear customers, to request technical assistance or repair of your Infiniton product, you have our website, operating 24 hours a day and 7 days a week:

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Alternatively, if they wish, they can request technical assistance via email:

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To streamline all procedures, the following information should always be indicated:

• Name and surname
• Telephone 1
• Telephone 2
• Full address
• Postal Code
• Population
• Brand
• Product model
• Serial number
• Failure presented by the product

If they wish, they can request technical assistance through the number 958 087 169, available only for white range products (except for free-standing microwaves).

INFINITON

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

Exterior view of a white INFINION refrigerator with open doors and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a black and white infinity refrigerator with open doors (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a white refrigerated refrigerator with open doors and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

FCL-340

ean: 8436546196716

FCL-250

ean: 8445639001677

FCL-285

ean: 8445639001707

FCL-243

ean: 8436546196686

FCL-271

ean: 8445639001691

FCL-223

ean: 8445639001738

FCL-270

ean: 8445639001684

FCL-220

ean: 8445639001745

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Exterior view of a white INFINION refrigerator with open doors and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a black and white infinity refrigerator with open doors (no visible text or symbols)

Exterior view of a white refrigerated refrigerator with glass doors and ventilation slots (no visible text or symbols)

FCL-340

ean: 8436546196716

FCL-250

ean: 8445639001677

FCL-285

ean: 8445639001707

FCL-243

ean: 8436546196686

FCL-271

ean: 8445639001691

FCL-223

ean: 8445639001738

FCL-270

ean: 8445639001684

FCL-220

ean: 8445639001745

Vitrine refrigerada

Compartment	Type of compartment	Storage conditions
		T°C mini	T°C maxi	T°C consigne
Compartment for non- frozen food	Compartment for fresh food	0	8	4
Compartment for highly perishable food	Compartment for highly perishable food	-3	3	2
	No star and ice making	s.o.	0	0
Compartment for frozen food	1 star	s.o.	-6	-6
	2 stars	s.o.	-12	-12
	3 stars	s.o.	-18	-18
	4 stars	s.o.	-18	-18

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