VFD300SEW - Fridge VEDETTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VFD300SEW VEDETTE

Technical specification Daily UseSafety information This product is for household use only ! Please read these instructions carefully beforethe first use of this product and save this manual for your future reference

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. 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.

2. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and

unload refrigerating appliances.

3. 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.

4. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance

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

5. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means

to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. 1Safety information

6. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

7. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

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

8. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans

with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

9. This appliance is intended to be used in household and

similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

10. Placed the appliance against a wall with a free distance

not exceeding 75 mm and more than 50mm

11. WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the

supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

12. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets

or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

13. To avoid contamination of food, please respect the

following instructions: 2Safety information

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. 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 are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes. One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

14. Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before

putting on or taking off parts, before cleaning.

15. Make sure to place the plug all the way into socket when

connecting your appliance.

16. Insert the plug into a single grounded socket.

17. Never use the appliance in place where combustible and

inflammable materials are kept.

18. For safety reason, be sure to repair or replace parts at an

authorized service dealer.

19. The motor is permanently lubricated and will require no

20. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is

21. Please according to local regulations regarding disposal

of the appliance for its flammable blowing gas. Before you scrap the appliance, please take off the doors to prevent children trapped.

22. Ensure the refrigerator is unplugged before cleaning or if

the product is not in use.

23. To clean the appliance use only mild detergents or glass

cleaning products. Never use harsh detergents or solvents.

24. It is not recommended to use this refrigerator with an

extension cord or power board. Please ensure that the appliance is plugged directly into the electrical outlet.

25. Do not place hot food or drink into the refrigerator before

it cools down to room temperature.

26. Close the door immediately after putting in any items so

the inside temperature will not rise dramatically.

27. Keep appliance away from any heat source or direct

sunlight. 4Safety information

28. To fix stably, the appliance must be placed on a flat and

solid surface. It should not be laid on any soft material.

29. Do not place any other appliance on top of the

refrigerator, and do not wet it.

30. To avoid injury or death from electrical shock do not

operate the appliance with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.

31. Do not use outdoors or in wet conditions.

32. Never pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp

the plug and pull it from the outlet.

33. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

34. Check that the voltage of the power supply in your home

is the same as the voltage shown on the rating label of this product.

35. Connect your refrigerator to an independent electrical

socket and use a safe ground wire.

36. When the frost in freezer is removed, or when there is no

electricity or when refrigerator ceases to be used, it should be cleaned in order to prevent it from smelling.

37. Defrost the freezer at least once a month because too

much frost may affect refrigeration.

38. Turn on electricity only 5 minutes later after electricity

goes off. Otherwise, the compressor may be damaged. 5Safety information

39. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

40. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means

of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

41. This appliance has been incorporated with a grounded

plug. Please ensure the wall outlet in your house is well earthed.

42. It is recommended to check regularly the supply cord for

any sign of possible deterioration, and the appliance should not be used if the cable is damaged.

43. Disposal of the appliance: To prevent possible harm to

the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. And the disposal should only be done through public collection points. Old refrigerators can contain CFC that destroy the ozone; contact the waste treatment center nearest your home for more details on the correct procedures for disposal.

44. WARNING! Risk of fire flammable material.

Please keep the product far away fire source during using, service and disposal. There are flammable materials at the back of the appliance.

45. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as

a built-in appliance. 6Overview Thermostat and Light Freezer Shelf balconies are the most energy efficient. Crisper cover Crisper Glass Shelves Drawers, food boxes, shelves, etc. placed according to the position in the picture above

7Installation Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the appliance. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the appliance and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the refrigerator. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance; Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight; Select a location with enough space for the refrigerator doors to open easily; Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring; Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface; Allow clearance to the right, left, back and top when installing. This will help reduce power consumption and keep your energy bills lower. Keep at lest 50mm gap at two sides and back.

• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.

• To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door removing process.

• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.

• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.

• It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly. Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed, screwdriver.

2. Remove the pin with a screwdriver and flip the hinge bracket. Then refit

the pin to hinge bracket.

5. Move hinge hole cover in lower door to another side.Then lift lower door

and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratch.

6. Move the hinge hole covers from left side to right side.

7. Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.

8. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and

replace it. 10Installation

feet. Transfer the lower door to the property position.

otating. 11Installation Placement

• Keep enough space to make sure that the door can be opened completely.

• Keep at least 50mm gap at two sides and back. Levelling Lengthen Shorten Door To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

• Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 8 settings. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest setting and 0, the appliance is switched off. When set is max, compressor will not stop. • The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or if you open the door often.

Temperature setting recommendation Environment TemperatureFreezer compartmentFridge compartmentSet on 2~4Set on 4

Fridge food Storage time of different food in different compartments according to be below table. Refridgeratar comportments Type of food Storage time Door or balconies of fridge compartment

• Food with natural preservatives, such jams, juices, drinks, condiments.

• Do not store perishable foods. 3 days Crisper drawer (salad drawer)

• Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be placed separately in the crisper bin.

• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes, garlic in the refrigerator. 1 week Fridge shelf - middle • Fridge shelf - middle 1 week Fridge shelf - top

• Foods that do not need cooking, such as ready-to-eat food, deli meats, leftovers 1 week Freezing fresh food

• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

• Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment. First use Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

Food Storage time Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish 2 month Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins 3 month Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 month Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whale and yolks, cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw) 6 month Fruit (dry ar in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes 12 month Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the freezer compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Storing frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product in the compartment, let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the lowest temperature (cf. page 14) . Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked). Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Positioning the door balconies To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door balconies can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the balcony in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.12

Energy saving tips To help you make the most of the refrigerating process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate,

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight,

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter ;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food,

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment , can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary,

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator. Cleaning For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.Daily Use

Clean drain hole To avoid defrost water over flowing in to the fridge, periodically clean the drain hole at back of fridge compartment. Use a cleaner to clean the hole as showed in right picture.

• Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts;

• Do not use any abrasive cleaners;

• Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered;

• Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse;

• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry;

• After everything is dry place appliance back into service Defrostingofthefreezer The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered withfrost. This should be removed. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as fellows:• pull out the plug from the socket;• remove all stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool pl ace;

• keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrost water;• when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly;• replace the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again. LED light replacement Warning: the LED light must not be replaced by the user! If the LED light is damaged, contact an authorized service representative for repairing.Troubleshooting Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual. Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Problem Possible cause Solution Appliance dose not work Mains plug is not plugged in or is looses Insert mains plug. Fuse has blown or is defective Check fuse, replace if necessary. Socket is defective Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician. Appliance freezes or cools too much Temperature is set too cold or the appliance runs at SUPER modes. Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily. The food is not frozen enough. Temperature is not properly adjusted. please look in the initial Temperature Setting section. Door was open for an extended period. Open the door only as long as necessary. A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours. Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily. The appliance is near a heat source. Please look in the installation location section. Heavy build-up of frost on the door seal. Unusual noises Door seal is not air tight. Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly. Appliance is not level. Re-adjust the feet. The appliance is touching the wall or other objects. Move the appliance slightly. A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall. If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way. Side panels are hot It’s normal. Heat exchange is in the side panels Take gloves to touch side panels if need! If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center. These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary data here, refer to the rating plate. Daily Use

Annual energy consumption (kWh/a) 213 Climate class N/ST Minimum ambient temperature (

C), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable

C), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable

Winter setting No Comportment Parameters: Comportment type Comportment parameters and values Compartment Volume (dm

or l) Recommended temperature setting for optimised food storage

21Technical specification Comportment type Comportment parameters and values Compartment Volume (dm

or l) Recommended temperature setting for optimised food storage

Light source parameters: Type of light source LED Energy efciency class N/A Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the manufacturer: 24 Months Additional information: N/A Weblink to the manufacturer’s website, where the information in point 4(a) Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 is found: www.but.fr

22Technical specification Reference: VFD300SEW Rated voltage: 220-240V~ Ampere: 0.55A Rated frequency 50Hz Climate class: N,ST Refrigerant: R600a(48g) Protection against electrical shock: I Insulation foam: CYCLOPENTANE Climate class: - Extended temperate(SN): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C'; - Temperate(N): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C'; - Subtropical(ST): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C'; - Tropical(T): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C'; Note: More data information, please scan the QR code on the energy label.

23CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT

We decline liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this product which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. Please bring the batteries in the battery’s disposal center (contact your retailer in order to protect the environment). Note:

• In accordance with Article L. 217 of the Consumer Code, your product has 2 year legal guarantee of conformity.

• Period of availability of repair spare parts: 5 years.

• To contact our After-Sales Service, before going to BUT store, call 09 78 97 97 97, from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Price of a local call).