PLC246WDSL - Fridge PROLINE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PLC246WDSL PROLINE

Modern stainless steel refrigerator with front panel, displayed in a kitchen setting (no visible text or symbols)

MANUEL D'UTILISATION HANDLEIDING

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES......2

DESCRIPTION DU PRODUIT....7

AVANT D'INSTALLER L'APPAREIL....8

INSTALLATION....9

TEMPÉRATURE AMBIANTE....10

UTILISATION DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR CONGÉLATE......10

INVERSION DU CÔTÉ D'OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE....19

DÉGIVRAGE....23

NETTOYAGE ET ENTRETIEN....24

GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE....26

FICHE D'INFORMATION SUR LE PRODUIT....28

SERVICE DE RÉPARATION ET PIÈCES DE RECHANGE......31

MISE AU REBUT....32

MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES

MERCI DE BIEN VOULOIR LIRE LES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ ATTENTIVEMENT AVANT D'UTILISER L'APPAREIL ET DE LES CONSERVER POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.

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DÉGIVRAGE

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VERIFICATION DE LA TEMPERATURE DANS LA ZONE LA PLUS FROIDE

UW DIEPVRIES KOELKAST....44

PROBLEEMOPLOSSING....60

PRODUCTINFORMATIEBLAD....62

SERVICE VOOR REPARATIES EN RESERVEONDERDELEN....65

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OMGEVINGSTEMPERATUUR

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VERIFICATIE VAN DE TEMPERATUUR IN DE KOUDSTE ZONE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....70

PRODUCT OVERVIEW....74

BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE....75

INSTALLATION....76

AMBIENT TEMPERATUE....77

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER....77

DOOR CONVERSION....85

DEFROSTING....89

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....90

TROUBLESHOOTING....92

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET....94

REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS SERVICE....97

DISPOSAL....98

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY WARNINGS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Warnings

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.

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

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

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

- Regarding the details instructions for cleaning the surfaces in contact with food and splash area, refer to the section "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE" in pages 90-91.

- The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.

- WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

- WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

- WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

- WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

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

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• CAUTION: The cooling system is under high pressure. Do not touch it. Contact qualified maintenance services before disposal.
• INSTALLATION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IN AREAS THAT ARE TOO HUMID OR TOO COLD, SUCH AS THE OUTBUILDINGS, GARAGES OR WINE CELLARS.

- For disposal of the appliance:

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

- For installation, servicing:

Appliance should be placed on a horizontal surface and keep the ventilation freely. Don't try to replace or repair any components by yourself, ask the service agency for help if necessary.

- For handling:

Always handle the appliance to avoid any damage.

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

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

Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

- 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 supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

• 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 48 h; 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 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.

Safety Precautions

• Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of suffocation.
• The plug must be accessible when the refrigerator freezer is in position.
• Unplug the refrigerator freezer from the mains socket when not in operation and before cleaning. Remove food before cleaning the appliance.

• Never unplug the refrigerator freezer by pulling the cord. Grip the plug firmly and pull it out.

• Place the refrigerator freezer in a dry place - avoid areas of high moisture or humidity.

• Keep the refrigerator freezer out of direct sunlight.
• Do not place the refrigerator freezer near stoves, fires or heaters.
• Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer.
• Keep burning candles, lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
• Do not insert oversized food as this could cause incorrect operation.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance.
• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools to remove frost or layers or ice. Use a plastic scraper.
• Never use the base, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
• Do not give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer compartment as the low temperature may cause 'freezer burns' on the lips.
• Effervescent drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartment.
• The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) 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, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
  The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
• WARNING – Refrigerators and freezers contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fridge compartment Temperature control knob LED light Water tank Shelves Door shelves Water dispenser Vegetable container cover Vegetable container Freezer compartment Freezer drawers Adjustable feet

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Recommended food arrangement

Refrigerator compartment (4°C):

Cold air sinks so the bottom part is the coldest. Store your food in the optimal space to enjoy the fresh taste.

Top section: canned food, bread, cake...

Middle section: dairy products, readymade food, desserts...

Bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen ...

Container: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads...

Refrigerator door shelves (2°C \~ 8°C):

Top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese...

Bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles...

Freezer compartment (-18°C):

Top/middle drawers : Cakes and pastries

Dairy products such as cheese and butter

Bottom drawer : Cooked meat and fish

BEFORE INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Before connecting your appliance to the power supply, check that the voltage stated on the rating label of your appliance corresponds to the voltage in your home. A different voltage could damage the appliance.

The plug is the only way to unplug the appliance and should therefore be accessible at all times. To turn off main power to the appliance, turn it off and then detach the plug from the outlet.

The appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that may occur as a result of usage without grounding.

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INSTALLATION

Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc.

To ensure adequate ventilation for the appliance, allow 50 mm of space between the back of the refrigerator freezer and the wall and at least 50 mm of space from the side to the wall, a height of over 50 mm from its top.

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AMBIENT TEMPERATUE

This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C. If these temperatures are exceeded, i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly. If the ambient temperatures are exceeded for long periods, the temperature in the freezer compartment will rise above -18°C and food spoilage may occur.

Before placing food in the appliance

• Remove all packaging.
• Allow the appliance to run empty for 2 - 3 hours so the compartment can cool to the appropriate temperature.
• Clean the inside of the appliance with warm water and a little liquid detergent to remove manufacturing and transportation dust.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

- Good temperature setting that ensures preservation of fresh food is a temperature less than or equal to +4°C.

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• Higher temperature setting inside the appliance may lead to shorter shelf life of food.
• Cover the food with packaging to preserve its freshness and aroma.
• Always use closed containers for liquids and for food, to avoid flavours or odours in the compartment.
• To avoid the cross-contamination between cooked and raw food, cover the cooked food and separate it from the raw one.
• It is recommended to defrost the food inside the fridge.
• Do not place hot food inside the appliance. Make sure it has cooled down at room temperature before placing it inside the appliance.

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it in the refrigerator. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly (eliminate the soil) and place them in the refrigerator.
• It is advisable not to keep the exotic fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas etc. in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic should not be kept in the refrigerator.
• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close them with a cap and place them on the door bottle shelf.
• Always refer to the expiry date of the products to know how long to keep them.

Temperature control

There is a temperature control knob located inside the fridge compartment. Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual preference.

0 is o setting - stop cooling

1 is cold setting

7 is coldest setting

• The running time and temperature are affected by where the fridge freezer is located, how often the door is opened and the temperature of the room the fridge freezer is located in.
• When you use the appliance for the first time or after defrosting, adjust the control knob to the coldest setting for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust to the middle

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Using the water dispenser

The water dispenser allows you to get chilled water without opening the fridge compartment door.

Before first use

Before using the water dispenser for the first time, remove and clean the water tank located inside the fridge compartment.

1. Remove the door shelf and lift the water tank out of the fridge compartment. Open the water tank cover and then clean the water tank and cover in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.

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1. After cleaning, attach the cover to the water tank and then replace the water tank and door shelf back on the fridge door.

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1. Clean the dispenser pad outside the fridge door.

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Filling the water tank with water

1. Open the water cover or the small lid.

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1. Fill the water tank with drinkable water up to 2,5L line.
2. Close the small lid or attach the cover back to the water tank.

Caution!

Do not fill water tank with any liquid other than drinking water.

Beverages such as fruit juice, carbonated fizzy soda drinks, alcoholic drinks are not suitable for use with water dispenser. If such liquids are filled, the water dispenser may be malfunction and may be damaged.

Only use clean purified drinking water.

Capacity of the tank is 2,5 L, do not overfill.

Dispensing

To dispense water, push the dispenser pad gently, using a glass or container.

To stop the flow of water, pull your glass away from the dispenser pad.

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Power failure

If there is a power failure, do not open the door. Frozen food should not be affected if the power failure lasts for less than 10,5 hours.

Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

Freezing and storing food in the freezer compartment

Using the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food
- To make ice cubes

- To freeze food

Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.

Purchasing frozen food

• Packaging must not be damaged.
• Use by the 'use by/best before/best by/' date.
• If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

Storing frozen food

Store at -18^ C or colder. Avoid opening the freezer compartment door unnecessarily.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.

To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.

Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.

Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

• The following foods are suitable for freezing:
  Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
• The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
  Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise

Packing frozen food

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.

2. Remove air.

3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Suitable packaging:

Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil.

These products are available from specialist outlets.

Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer compartment

These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18°C).

Food Storage time

Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month

Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellfish, oily fish 2 months

Non-oily fish, shellfish, pizza, scones and muffins 3 months

Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 months

Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked crayfish, minced meat (raw), pork (raw)

Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, 12 month

Never forget:

• When you freeze fresh foods with a 'use by/best before/best by/' date, you must freeze them before this date expires.
• Check that the food was not already frozen. Indeed, frozen food that has thawed completely must not be refrozen.
  • Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly.

Making ice cubes

Fill the ice cube tray (not supplied) with 3/4 full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment.

If the ice cube tray is stuck to the compartment, loosen with a blunt tool only. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

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Door open warning light

If the fridge door is left open for approximately 60 seconds, the LED light will flash 3 times and then stop flashing for a few seconds. The LED light will repeat this cycle until the door is closed.

Operating noises

Normal noises

• Motors are running.
  • Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

Moving your refrigerator freezer

• Unplug the refrigerator freezer.
• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator freezer.
• Tape the door shut.
• Be sure the refrigerator freezer stays in the upright position during transportation.
• If the appliance is turned off for any reason, wait for 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.

Energy saving tips

For the most energy efficient use of your appliance:

• Ensure your refrigerator freezer has adequate ventilation as recommended in the installation instructions.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food
• Keep door openings to a minimum.
• Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
• Regularly defrost the refrigerator freezer to remove the layer of frost.
• Ensure that the fridge and freezer doors are always closed properly..

DOOR CONVERSION

If you need to hinge the doors on the opposite sides, it is recommended that you call your local authorised service agent to make this conversion or ask a technician.

Before you reverse the doors, you should ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. It is recommended to use a crosshead screwdriver and a spanner (both not supplied).

1. Remove the screws holding the top cover to the appliance. Remove the top cover.

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1. Unscrew the three screws and then remove the top hinge. Lift the fridge door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

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

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1. Remove the screws from the middle hinge and then remove the middle hinge. Lift the freezer door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

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

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1. Remove the screws, bottom hinge with adjustable feet from the bottom of the appliance.

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1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

Unscrew Screw

1. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.

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1. Detach the door gaskets and then attach them after rotating.

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1. After replacing freezer door, screw the middle hinge back onto the opposite side.

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1. Refit the refrigerator door and secure the top hinge with three screws. Refit the top cover using the screws.

- Ensure that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the screws.

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DEFROSTING

Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically

While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost from at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This is normal.

It is not necessary to wipe off the condensation or frost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation runs into the condensation channel and is conveyed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates.

Note: Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out.

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Defrosting the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically, otherwise the frozen food would start thawing.

A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.

Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. Doing this may damage the refrigerant tubes.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.
2. Set the temperature control knob to the 0 position and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a stand in the freezer compartment.
4. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
5. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
6. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature control knob as desired.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.

1. Take out the food and store in a cool location.
2. Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, vegetables containers, drawers

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1. Use a soft damp cloth or paper towel to clean the interior and exterior including all different drainage area and water evacuation port.

2. Wipe up spills in the fridge and freezer compartment with a damp cloth immediately.

3. Use a mild cleanser such as dish detergent or use either some baking soda or vinegar to clean the splash area.

4. Place a small amount of detergent, vinegar, or baking soda in a bowl and add warm water to it. Dip a towel or cloth into the cleaning solution and wash the inside of your appliance.

5. Clean the removable parts using a clean sponge or soft cloth in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before replacing them.

- Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

1. Clean the door liners and gaskets using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

- Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts.

1. Dry all surfaces thoroughly and then plug in the appliance. Adjust the temperatures.
2. Put the food back in the appliance.

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The LED light in the fridge compartment cannot be replaced by the user. If the LED light stops working, please contact the local authorised service agent.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks according to below table before calling for service

Warning!

Do not try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer or the store where you purchased the product.

Problem Possible Causes & Solution
Appliance does not operate.	Check that the appliance is plugged into the mains socket properly and that the outlet is switched on.Check the fuse is not blown.Check the circuit breaker is not tripped.Try adjusting the temperature control knob to a colder position.
Unusual noises	Re-adjust the feet to ensure the appliance is level.Check that the appliance is not touching the wall or other objects. Move the appliance slightly.Check that a component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is not touching another part of the appliance or the wall. If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
Inadequate refrigeration	Turn the temperature control knob to a colder setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently. Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened. Open the door less often.Check that the door is closed completely.Ensure that the door gasket does not seal properly.A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored recently. Wait until the refrigerator has reached its set temperature.

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Bad smell in the appliance	Food with strong odour should be packed tightly before being put inside the appliance.Please check whether there is any deteriorated item or whether the door seals are left dirty for a long time.
Water dripping on the floor	The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may not be properly leveled, or the draining spout under the top of the compressor may not be properly positioned to direct water into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may need to pull the appliance away from the wall to check the pan and spout.

PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances

Supplier's name or trade mark: Etablissements Darty & fils © | Proline
Supplier's address: 9 Rue des Bateaux-Lavoirs, 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine, France
Model identifier: PLC246WDSL
Type of refrigerating appliance:
Low-noise appliance: no Design type: freestanding
Wine storage appliance: no Other refrigerating appliance: yes
General product parameters:
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Overall dimensions (millimeter)	Height 1732		Total volume (dm3 or l) 246width 550
	Depth 580
EEI 125 Energy efficiency class			F
Airborne acoustical noise emissions (dB(A) re 1 pW)		40	Airborne acoustical noise emission class	C
Annual energy consumption (kWh/a)		271	Climate class:	temperate/Subtropical
Minimum ambient temperature (°C), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable		16	Maximum ambient temperature (°C), for which the refrigerating appliance is suitable	38
Winter setting		no

Compartment Parameters:

Compartment type		Compartment parameters and values
		Compartment Volume (dm3 or l)	Recommended temperature setting for optimised food storage (°C)	Freezing capacity (kg/24 h)	Defrosting type (auto-defrost = A, manual defrost = M)
Pantry	no	-	-	-	-
Wine storage	no	-	-	-	-
Cellar	no	-	-	-	-
Fresh food	yes	136,0	4	-	A
Chill0-star or ice-making no ——	no	-	-	-	-
1-star no ———
2-star no ———
3-star no ———
4-star yes 110,0 -18 5 M
2-star section no ———
Variable temperature compartment	no ———
For 4-star compartments
Fast freeze facility no
For wine storage appliances
Number of standard wine bottles —
Light source parameters (a) :
Type of light source LED
Energy efficiency class			—
Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the manufacturer : 24 monthsAdditional information:Weblink to the supplier's website, where the information in point 4 of Annex II of Commission Regulation (EU)2019/2019 is found :www.darty.com

(a) as determined in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015.

Climate class:

• Temperate: 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C'.
• Subtropical: 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C'.

This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

To find the model information in the product database:

Click the link

https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/refrigeratingappliances2019/1154542

Rated voltage and frequency 220-240V~ 50Ha
Refrigerant/Amount R600a / 82g
Insulation blowing gas Cyclopentane
Rated current 0,70A
Electric shock protection class Class I
Temperature rise time Power cut safe 10,5h
Rated power input 100W
Net weight 52 kg

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REPAIR AND SPARE PARTS SERVICE

Do not disassemble or repair the appliance by yourself. Failure to do so may result in an electric shock or personal injury.

To access to professional repair and order spare parts, please get the support from FNAC DARTY after-sales service.

Spare parts for your appliances will be delivered within 15 working days after having received the order.

Please Note!

All appliances have a 2-year warranty.

Warranty does not cover damages caused due to improper installation, unauthorized modification,

self-repair or non-professional repair.

Contact us at :

DARTY

www.darty.com

0978 970 970

24 Hours

7 Days a week

As a responsible retailer we care about the environment. As such we urge you to follow the correct disposal procedure for the appliance and packaging materials. This will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects health and the environment.

You must dispose of this appliance and its packaging according to local laws and regulations.

Because this appliance contains electronic components, the appliance and its accessories must be disposed of separately from household waste when the appliance reaches its end of life.

Contact your local authority to learn about disposal and recycling.

The appliance should be taken to your local collection point for recycling. Some collection points accept appliance free of charge.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

The symbol indicates the location of the coldest part of your refrigerator. This area is in between the vegetable compartment at the bottom and the symbol at the top, or the shelf at the same height.

In order to maintain the temperature in this area, make sure not to change the position of this shelf.

In forced air refrigerators (equipped with a fan or No Frost models), the coldest area symbol is not shown because the temperature is uniform throughout the interior.

INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

To help you adjust your refrigerator correctly, it is equipped with a temperature indicator that you can use to control the average temperature in the coldest area.

WARNING: This indicator is only intended for use in your refrigerator. Do not use it in another refrigerator (as the coldest area will not be the same) or for any other purpose.

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR : THE COLDEST PART OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Diagram showing a refrigerator with an open door and a labeled component, illustrating the door's internal structure.

CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE COLDEST AREA

Using the temperature indicator, you should regularly check that the temperature is correct in the coldest part of your refrigerator. The temperature inside your refrigerator depends on a number of factors, such as the outside room temperature, how full your refrigerator is, and how often you open the door. Take these factors into consideration when adjusting your appliance.

When the indicator shows "OK", it means your thermostat is set properly and the temperature inside your refrigerator is correct.

If the indicator is white it means the temperature is too high, so you should increase the thermostat setting and wait for 12 hours before checking the indicator again.

After loading the refrigerator or opening the door, the indicator may turn white for a few seconds.

Temperature too high, adjust the thermostat

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FNAC DARTY

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product Description:

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:

Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

Eco design requirements for energy-related products (ErP)

RoHS

EMC:

EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020

EN IEC 55014-1:2021

EN 55014-2:2015

EN IEC 55014-2:2021

EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019

EN 61000-3-3:2013 + A1:2019

LVD :

EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A1: 2019 + A14:2019 + A2:2019

EN 60335-2-24:2010 + A1:2019 + A2:2019 + A11:2020

EN 62233:2008

ErP :

(EU) 2019/2016

(EU) 2019/2019

(EU) 2021/340

(EU)2021/341

EN 62552-1:2020

EN 62552-2:2020

EN 62552-3:2020

EN 60704-1:2010+A11:2012

EN 60704-2-14:2013+A11:2015+A1:2019

The person responsible for this declaration is:

Place, Date / Lieu :

ASSURANCE SERVICE FNAC DARTY

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