ARI122 - Fridge Glem Gas - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ARI122 Glem Gas

Tips for saving energy ............................................................27 PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ..28 The operating instructions apply to several models. Differences may therefore occur.EN -16-

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 xed in accordance with the instructions.

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.

SYMBOL ISO 7010 W021

Warning: Risk of re / ammable materials

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open ames 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 ammable propellant in this appliance.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCEEN -17-

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces 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 refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised 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 hazards 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, an authorised service agent or similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.EN -18- Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Disposal of your old appliance This symbol on the product or package implies that the product should not be treated as domestic waste. Instead, it should be delivered to applicable waste collection places recycling electrical and electronic equipment. You will contribute to avoid potential negative results regarding environment and human health, which will arise due to wrong waste procedure for the product by ensuring that this product is annihilated properly. Recycling materials will help natural resources be preserved. For more detailed information regarding recycling of this product, please contact local municipality, domestic waste annihilation service or the shop you have purchased the product. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specied 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 losses incurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case. Safety warnings

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.

• 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.EN -19-

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your fridge freezer. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge freezer.

• Secure any accessories in the fridge freezer during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.

• Do not use plug adapter. Installing and operating your fridge freezer Before starting to use your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the rst 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 qualied electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efcient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualied 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 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• When your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm 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).EN -20-

• 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.

• 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. Before using your fridge freezer

• When using your fridge for the rst time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efcient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.EN -21- HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCEPART 2. Thermostat setting Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the fridge compartment and freezer compartment. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.

• The “ “ position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.

• For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position (1-3).

• For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob medium position.(3-4) Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If required, change the temperature setting. Warnings about temperature adjustments

• The freezer compartment of the refrigerator cools down to -18°C and less.

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge freezer in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efciency.

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge freezer.

• When you rst 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.

• A 5 minute delay function is included to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge freezer, when you unplug it and then plug it in again to operate it, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge freezer will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

• Your fridge freezer is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge freezer is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals. This will reduce the cooling efciency of the fridge freezer.

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 32°C range. Climate Class Ambient Temperature

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• Refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for few days.

• To reduce humidity and the consequent increase in frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the fridge compartment. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and in time will more frequent defrosting will be required.

• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the fridge compartment.

• Nothing should touch the back wall of the appliance as it will cause frost and packaging to stick to it. Do not open the fridge compartment door too frequently.

• Arrange meat and cleaned sh (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you intend to use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the fridge compartment.

• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers. Freezer compartment

• Use the freezer for storing deep-frozen or frozen food for long periods of time and making ice cubes.

• Do not store fresh or warm food with frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• When freezing fresh food (e.g. meat, sh and mincemeat), divide it into portions that you will consume in one sitting. “Door Open” Indicator;

• The “Door Open” indicator on the lock slide indicates whether the door is closed properly or not.

• If the red indicator is visible, the door is still open.

• If the red indicator is invisible, the door is properly closed.

• Observe that the freezer door should always be kept closed properly. This will prevent food inside the freezer from defrosting; it will avoid heavy ice and frost build-up inside the freezer and an unnecessary increase in energy consumption. Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment.

• After the water has completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes. Visual and text descriptions on the accessories section may vary according which model you have.EN -23-

• When storing frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packaging should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchase date.

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

• If a frozen food package shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated. Do not buy such food.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate ( see freezing capacity). CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEPART 4.

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not wash your fridge freezer by pouring water on it.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.

• The refrigerator 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 them in the dishwasher.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have nished 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.EN -24- Defrosting Defrosting the fridge compartment:

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

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

WARNING: Never use sharp metal tools, unless recommended by manufacturer, for this

operation as they can damage the refrigeration circuit. After a period of time, frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically (use the plastic scraper if available). Complete defrosting will become necessary if the frost layer exceeds 3-5 mm to maintain the efciency of the freezer.

• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to position “5” to freeze the foods completely.

• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life. Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.

• Set the thermostat knob to position “ “ and switch off the appliance.

• Leave the door open to accelerate defrosting. Remove the defrost water from the compartment.

• Clean the interior by hand with lukewarm water and a little detergent. Never use abrasive products or aggressive cleaning agents.

• Dry the inside of the unit, plug on the mains, and set the thermostat knob to position “5”. After 24 hours, reset the thermostat to the desired position.EN -25- Replacing the light bulb When replacing the bulb of the fridge compartment;

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,

2. Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover

3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.

4. Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICEPART 6. If your fridge freezer 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 refrigerator does not operate, Check that:

• The general switch in your home is disconnected,

• The thermostat setting is on the “•” position,

• The socket is not sufcient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know is working into the same socket. Replacing LED lighting If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only. 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 xed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF

INSTALLATION POSITIONEN -26-

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly Check that:

• You have not overloaded the appliance,

• 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 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 defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole) Recommendations

• In case of a sudden power loss, or unplugging and plugging in the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will open as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator is not yet balanced. Your refrigerator will start to operate 4 or 5 minutes later, this is normal.

• 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 at specied 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), set the thermostat to “•” position. After defrosting, clean your fridge and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.

• If a problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult to the 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.EN -27- 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.EN -28-

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE

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

1) Freezer compartment & Freezer door

3) Fridge compartment shelves