VIC175EN - Fridge VEDETTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VIC175EN VEDETTE

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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION USER MANUAL

REFRIGERATEUR – CONGELATEUR FRIDGE - FREEZER

VIC175EN

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SECURITE

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L'Ultrafresh

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Bac à glaçons

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Conseils et astuces

CONTACTS & INFORMATIONS

This appliance complies with the European directives.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

For your safety and in order to use your appliance correctly, carefully read these instructions (including the warnings and useful advice), before installation and first use.

To avoid damaging the appliance and unnecessary injury, it is important that the persons who use the appliance fully understand how it works and the safety instructions.

Always keep these instructions close to the appliance so that they can accompany it in the event of resale or a change of house. In this way, the appliance will continue to function optimally and any risk of injury will be avoided.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable in the event of misuse of the appliance.

GENERAL SAFETY AND WARNINGS

This appliance is exclusively intended for domestic use in private households. It may only be used in a roofed, enclosed and heated environment such as a kitchen or any other room fulfilling these conditions. Its use on shared or professional premises such as in an office or workshop break room, a camp site building, or a hotel, etc., does not comply with the use defined by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Keep your appliance away from any source of flame during installation, servicing and use. The symbol in the margin which is found on the rear of your appliance, means that there are inflammable materials in this area.

The refrigerating and insulating agents used in this appliance contain inflammable gases.

When transporting, installing and servicing the appliance, make sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit are damaged. If the cooling circuit is damaged:

√ Avoid naked flames and all sources of inflammation.
√ Ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed.

Installation safety

• Your appliance must be installed and, if necessary, secured and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual in order to avoid any risks due to poor installation.
• Maintain clear of obstruction ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure.
• It is dangerous to change the composition of this model in any way whatsoever.
• Ensure that the power cord is not trapped or damaged when you position your appliance.
• Any damage to the power cord may result in a short circuit and/or electrocution.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service department or a similarly qualified person, so as to avoid danger.
• Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance.
• For models fitted with a water dispenser or an ice compartment, only fill or connect using a supply of drinking water.

Safety of vulnerable persons

- This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by people with physical, sensual or metal deficits and lacking experience or knowledge of the device provided that they are correctly supervised or have been provided with instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and provided that the risks present have been fully

understood.

● Children must not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be carried out by children without supervision.
- Children aged 3 to 8 are allowed to load and unload refrigeration appliances.
- Keep all the packaging materials out of the reach of children, as they can cause suffocation.

Safety of use

• Do not damage the refrigerating circuit.
• Do not use any mechanical or other means, other than those recommended by the manufacturer, to speed up the defrosting process.
• Do not use any electric appliances inside the compartment for food, unless they are of a type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store any explosive substances, such as aerosols containing inflammable propellant gases, inside the appliance.

Food safety

To avoid contaminating food, follow the instructions below:

● Leaving the door open for long periods of time may significantly raise the temperature in the appliance compartments.
- Regularly clean any surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
- Clean water containers if they have not been used for 48 hours. Properly rinse the water distribution system connected to a fresh water network if no water has been drawn off for five days.
- Store raw meat and fish in the appropriate refrigerator compartments so that the latter products are not in contact with other food and do not drip onto other food.
- The "two star" compartments for frozen foods are suitable for storing food that is already frozen, for storing or making ice cream and ice cubes.
● The "one, two and three star" compartments are not suitable for freezing

fresh foods.

- If the refrigerator remains empty for an extended period of time, switch it off, defrost it, clean it, dry it and leave the door open to prevent any mould from forming inside the appliance.

DISPOSAL

This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste.

Only dispose of the appliance in certified collection centres.

Your appliance contains a large amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this label to indicate the used appliances must be disposed of in certified collection points.

Contact your local authority or retailer for details of your nearest used equipment collection points. Recycling of appliances organised by your manufacturer is carried out under the best conditions, in accordance with the European regulation on waste disposal of electronic and electrical equipment.

This appliance's packing materials are also recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.

In accordance with the most recent legislative provisions applying to the protection and respect for the environment, your appliance does not contain any CFCs, but a refrigerant called R600a. The exact type of coolantgas used in your appliance is clearly shown on the ID plate inside the fridgepart of your appliance, at the foot of the left-hand side panel. R600a is a non-polluting gas that does not harm the ozone layer and hardly contributes to the greenhouse effect at all.

Used appliances must be immediately made unusable.

Disconnect the power cord and cut it as close to the appliance as possible. Inhibit the closing mechanism of the door or, even better, detach the door, so that children or pets cannot remain enclosed inside the appliance when playing.

ECODESIGN

To access the information about your model, which is stored in the product database, in according with regulation (EU) 2019/2016 relative to energy labelling, please connect to the dedicated website at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

Find the reference of your appliance on the website by entering the service reference shown on the ID plate on your appliance.

Another way to access this information is to flash the QR code found on the energy label on your product.

Layout and presentation of your appliance

• Your appliance was designed and tested to optimise its energy use.
• The proposed layout represents the ideal solution for achieving ideal energy consumption and optimum food storage.

Labeled diagram of a refrigerator interior showing numbered compartments and doors

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Control panel
2) Turbo fan *
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper cover
5) Crisper
6) Freezer upper flap / Drawer
7) Freezer drawers
8) Ice tray
9) Freezer glass shelves *
10) Bottle shelf
11) Adjustable door shelf* / Door shelf
12) Door shelves
13) Egg holder

*On some models

This illustration is provided as a guide only; please check your appliance to find out more.

You can only keep your food in good condition and optimise your energy consumption by following the instructions in this installation and user guide.

Energy-saving measures

In order to reduce the power consumption of your appliance:

○ Install it in a suitable location (see "Installing your appliance").
- Leave the doors open for the shortest time possible.
- Never put hot food in the fridge or the freezer, and in particular soups and other preparations that release a lot of steam.
- Check that your appliance is working correctly and do not allow too much ice to accumulate in the freezer (defrost when the ice is more than 5-6 mm thick). Clean the condenser on a regular basis.
- Regularly check the door seals and make sure that the doors can be closed properly. If this is not the case, contact after-sales service.
- Do not adjust the temperature too low.

Storing food

Here are some rules you should follow:

○ Clean the refrigerator part at lease once a month (see "Care and cleaning)
- Keep home-made food in the refrigerator after first taking care to leave it to cool.
○ Make sure that your appliance is set to the recommended temperatures shown below. The temperatures for every compartment are recommended to optimise storing food and avoid any waste.

Area	Type of compartment	Temperature temperature
Fresh food compartments	Fresh food compartment (refrigerator)	+4°C
Frozen food compartments	0 star compartment (depending on model)	0°C
	1 star compartment (depending on model)	-6°C
	2 star compartment (depending on model)	-12°C
	3 star compartment (depending on model)	-18°C
	4 star freezer drawers/shelves (depending on model)	-18°C

- Store the food in the locations recommended in the tables below.

Fresh food compartments

Refrigerator compartments	Logos & Markings	Type of food
Refrigerator door and door racks		Jams, drinks, eggs, condiments.Do not place perishable fresh food in these areas
Crisper		Lettuce, fruit, vegetables, herbsDo not put bananas, onions, potatoes or garlic in the refrigerator.
Highly perishable food drawer (depending on model)		Raw meat, fish, highly perishable food (for limited duration storage). Do not store fruit and vegetables in this drawer, they may perish quickly.
Lower shelf and cold area drawer (depending on model)
Intermediate shelf		Milk products
Top shelf		Cold cuts, prepared meals, meals to reheat

Frozen food compartments (compartments available depending on model)

Freezer compartments	Logos & Markings	Type of food
0 star compartment		To store sorbet for a few hours and make ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
1 star compartment		To store frozen products for a few hours and make ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
2 star compartment		To store frozen products for a few days, make ice cream and ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
3 star compartment		To store frozen products for a few weeks/months and to make ice cubes.This compartment is not suitable for freezing fresh food.
4 star freezer drawers/shelves		To freeze food and store:- Meat, fish (lower drawer/shelf).- Vegetables, chips (intermediate drawer/shelf).- Ice cream, fruit, ready-made dishes (upper drawer/shelf)

INSTALLATION

Care before installation

Before installing the appliance and connecting it to the power, 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.

Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners, they will damage the inside coating.

When using the appliance for the first time or after a period of non-use, before putting the food in the compartment let the appliance run at least two hours on the higher settings.

Location

Warning! Never expose the appliance to a naked flame.

● Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated place.
● The appliance should be located far from heat sources like radiators, boilers, sunlight, etc.
- Your appliance is designed to function optimally at a given ambient temperature. In this case, it is said to be designed for a particular "climate class". The climate class is clearly shown on the ID plate (see the "Contact" chapter). The refrigerator may not maintain satisfactory inside temperatures if it operates outside of the temperature limits set for the "climate class" it is designed for. Ensure that the chosen location is compliant with these temperature limits:

Class	Ambient temperature
SN	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 32°C
SN-ST	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 38°C
SN-T	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 10°C and 43°C
N	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 32°C
ST	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 38°C
T	This refrigeration appliance is designed for use at ambient temperatures between 16°C and 43°C

- Based on the above, avoid locating your appliance on balconies, verandas, terraces, in garages, etc. Excessively high temperature in summer and excessively low temperatures in winter can prevent it from functioning properly and therefore properly conserving food.

● The appliance must be made suitably level by adjusting one or more of the adjustable feed under the cabinet (see the "Levelling the appliance" section).

If your appliance is fitted with casters, then remember that they should only be used for short movements. Do not move the appliance over long distances on its casters.

How to reverse the door

• 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 reversing 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.

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Installation

Kits for installation

TOP COVER BRACKET PLASTIC* TOP COVER BRACKET METAL* SHEET SCREW 4.2x9.5 PLASTIC/WOOD SCREW 4x17 SLIDING RAIL SLIDING RAIL GUIDE SIDE FIXING SHEET 1a (1 x) 1b (1 x) 2 (3 x) 3 (17 x) 4 (4 x) 5 (1 x) 6 (4 x) 7 (4 x) 8 (4 x) 9 (2 x) 10 (4 x) 11 (2 x) SIDE COVER GASKET METRIC 4x17 SCREW SLIDING RAIL COVER METRIC 5x16 SCREW FLAT PLASTIC/WOOD SCREW 4x13 530x252

*Depending on models

Tools needed

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* 1770 - 1778 for metal top cover

1. Ensure the size of cabinet is enough for proper ventilation.

min. 200cm² min.40 mm 40 mm min. 200cm² min. 200cm²

60 mm 60 mm WOODEN BACKWALL (Recommended) 60mm 60mm 60mm 60mm 40 mm 40 mm 2mm 2mm

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1. Install the side cover gasket on the side where the door opens, to close the gap between the appliance and the wooden cabinet. Attach the top cover bracket to the appliance.

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1. Carefully slide the appliance into the cabinet. Make sure the opening side of the door is as close as possible to the cabinet wall.

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1. Do not plug in the appliance. Fix the top cover bracket and feet to the cabinet.

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1. Screw a guide into the holes on the appliance side. Insert the sliding rail into the guide and screw it to the door. Unscrew the guide to screw the last screw of the sliding rail to the door. Then attach the sliding rail cover to the sliding rail.

Screw the guide back onto the unit by inserting the slide.

Above the freezer compartment, on the left side of the appliance, remove the covers and screw a side fixing on it. On the right side, unscrew the hinge screws and screw the side fixing on it.

Finally, attach the side fixing to the door.

Levelling the appliance

Choose a place to install the refrigerator on a flat surface.

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If the appliance is not level, the doors will not be correctly aligned and the compartment seal cannot be guaranteed.

Once the appliance is installed, ensure that it is slightly inclined rearwards. In this way, it will be easier to close the door.

Electrical connections

Warning! It must be possible to unplug the appliance from the mains power, so the plug must remain easy to access after installation.

• The electric connections must meet the applicable standards and be capable of withstanding the maximum power shown on the ID plate.
• The power plug must be easily accessible and out of the reach of children.
• For your safety this appliance must be earthed. If the power plug is not earthed, consult a qualified electrician to connect your appliance in line with applicable regulations.
• Do not use extensions, adapters or multiple plugs.
• Do not place multiple plugs or portable power supply units behind the appliance.

The manufacturer declines all liability if the above mentioned safety precautions are not complied with. If in doubt, refer to your reseller.

"COLD AREA" indicator

The sign opposite can be found in your fridge.

It clearly shows the coldest zone of your appliance, where the temperature is lower than or equal to +4°C.

A temperature gauge in this zone allows you to check the settings of your fridge.

Adjust the thermostat

Temperature correct

Warning!

If the door of the fridge is left open for too long, the temperature inside the fridge will rise. Check the temperature gauge within 30 seconds after opening the door to make sure that the reading is correct.

Setting the refrigerator:

Control panel

1 2 3 4 super MIN MAX

Using the Control Panel

1. Temperature set button
2. Super cooling symbol (Super LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Adjusted temperature indicator

Temperature Set Button

This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. In order to set values for fridge partition, press this button. Use this button also to activate super mode.

Alarm light

In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.

Super Cooling Mode

When Would It Be Used?

• To cooling huge quantities of food.
- To cooling fast food.
• To cooling food quickly.
- To store seasonal food for a long time.

How To Use ?

• Press temperature set button until Super symbol is displayed on the display.
• Super led will light during this mode.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the appliance to active Super mode 5 hours before you put the fresh food into the fridge.

During this mode :

If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be restored to the maximum temperature.

Note : Super mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 hours.

Recommended temperature settings for the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Freezer compartment	Refrigerator compartment	Notes
-18°C	4°C	For regular use and optimal performance
-20°C, - 22°C or -24°C	4°C	Recommended when the environmental temperature exceeds 30°C.
Super Mode	4°C	To use to cool down food quickly
-18, -20, -22 or -24°C	2°C	These temperature settings must be used when the ambient temperature is too high or if the refrigerator compartment is not cold enough because the door is opened frequently

Switching off the product

To fully switch off the appliance, the plug must be removed from the electrical socket.

Daily use

Your refrigerator compartment is equipped with shelves, door racks and drawers with various logos to help you store your food in the right place.

Using the shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the small door trays

The small door trays can be removed to assist cleaning. To do this, progressively pull the door rack in the direction indicated by the arrows until you can remove it completely. After cleaning it, replace it in the desired location.

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Adjustable Door Shelf (in some models)

Six different height adjustments can be made to provide storage areas that you need by adjustable door shelf.

To change the position of adjustable doorshelf ;

Hold the bottom of the shelf and pull the buttons on the side of the door shelf direction of arrow. (Fig.1)

Position door shelf the height you need by moving up and down. After you get the position that you want the door shelf, release the buttons on the side of the door shelf (Fig.2) Before releasing the door shelf, move up down and make sure the door shelf is fixed.

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Note: Before moving door shelf is loaded, you must hold the shelf by supporting the bottom. Otherwise, door shelf could fall off the rails due to the weight. So damage may occur on the door shelf or rails.

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Fresh Zone (in some models)

Storing food in the refrigerator's Fresh Zone prolongs freshness and taste. The Fresh Zone compartment is generally used to store fresh foods, such as raw fish or meat.

Note: Do not put food that you want to freeze or ice cube trays in the refrigerator compartment.

The Fresh Dial (in some models)

If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the crisper should be opened. This allows the airin the crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase the life of food within. The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any condensation is seen on the glass shelf.

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Ultrafresh

Ultrafresh technology helps to remove ethylene gas (a bioproduct released naturally from fresh foods) and unpleasant odors from the crisper. In this way, food stays fresh for a longer time.

• Ultrafresh must be cleaned once a year. The filter should be cleaned during 2 hours at 65°C in a oven.
• To clean the filter, remove the back cover of the filter box by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
• The filter should not be washed with water or any detergent.

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Ice cube tray

(On some models)

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

Once the water has completely frozen, it is possible to twist the ice cube tray as shown to remove the ice cubes.

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Hints and Tips

• The refrigerator is a domestic appliance suited to short term conservation of food products like fruit, vegetables, drinks, etc.
• Do not use it as a specialised appliance for storing products that require storage in line with strict temperature rules, like medicines, etc.
  • Cooked foods must be cooled to ambient temperature before they are placed in the refrigerator.
  • We recommend placing food in sealed containers before storing them in the fridge.
• Never place food right next to the air outlet as this could impede the air flow and freeze the food.
• Never place volatile, inflammable or explosive liquids like solvents, alcohol, acetone or petrol in the fridge. There is an explosion hazard.
• Never leave the door open longer than necessary.

Hints for refrigeration

• Meat (all types) must be wrapped in sealed polyethylene bags and placed on the glass shelf above the crisper.
• For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
  • Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc.: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer provided.
• Butter and cheese should be placed in special sealed containers, wrapped in aluminium foil or placed in a sealed bag.
• Milk bottles should be capped and stored in the bottle rack in the door.
• To save energy, all of the door shelves and glass shelves should be fitted in their designed location.

Hints for freezing

To help you optimise the freezing process, here are some important tips:

• The maximum amount of food that you can freeze every 24 hours can be found on the ID plate.
  • The freezing process takes 24 hours. Do not add any more food to freeze during this time.
• Only freeze good quality, fresh and properly washed food.
• Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.

- Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polyethylene food wraps which are airtight.

- Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch the food which is already frozen to avoid raising their temperature.

- Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, may cause frost burns to the skin.

• We recommend labelling and dating each frozen package.

- To obtain ice cubes faster, we recommend placing the ice cube trays in the top drawer.

Defrost

Before eating, frozen or deep frozen food may be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at ambient temperature, depending on the time available.

Some food may also be cooked directly when taken out of the freezer, while it is still frozen. In this case, cooking will take longer.

Important In the event of accidental thawing, caused for example by a power break, quickly eat the thawed food. Never refreeze thawed food.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

To guarantee optimum performance, comply with the following instructions:

Ensure that frozen food has been stored correctly by the food retailer.

Ensure that frozen food is quickly carried from the retailer to your freezer.

Do not open the door too often or avoid leaving the door open longer than necessary.

Once thawed, food will deteriorate rapidly and should never be refrozen.

Do not exceed the storage states shown on the food.

Warning! Always unplug your appliance before any maintenance work. Never pull on the power cord, but only on the plug itself.

Cleaning

For hygiene reasons, regularly clean the appliance (side walls and interior and exterior accessories).

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can damage plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice, butyric acid or acetic acid.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning it.
• Remove food from the appliance. Store it in a cool place and keep well covered.
• Do not clean the refrigerator by pouring on water. Do not use abrasive products or detergents to clean the appliance.
• Make sure that water does not enter the lamp box and other electrical components.
• The appliance must be cleaned regularly with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water.
• Clean accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not wash accessories in the dishwasher.
• Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
  • After cleaning them, rinse surfaces with clear water and dry them.
  • After everything is dry, plug the appliance back in with dry hands.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice per year. This provides energy savings and improves performance

i Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.

Defrost

• Your refrigerator defrosts automatically. The water from the defrosting process runs out through the water collection chute into the water tray behind your refrigerator, where it evaporates.
• Make sure that your refrigerator is unplugged before cleaning the water tray.
• Remove the water tray from its position by unscrewing (if it is screwed in). Clean regularly with soapy water. This will prevent the formation of odours.

Cleaning the drain

To stop the defrost water from running into the refrigerator, clean the drain at the back of the refrigerator part from time to time. To do this, use a cleaning product as shown in the diagram on the right.

Replacing the light

This product contains a light source with energy rating F.

The light inside the fridge uses a LED. To replace it, please contact your after sales service or an approved technician.

You will find all the useful information to contact our approved technicians and our After-Sales Service in the “CONTACTS & INFORMATION” paragraph.

Troubleshooting

Warning! If there is a fault, unplug your appliance. Only a qualified electrician or competent person may carry out troubleshooting.

If an operating problem occurs, check the following points before calling our approved after-sales department or a qualified professional.

Alarm indicatorLED is turning on	MEANING	WHY	WHAT TO DO
	"Failure" Warning	There is/are some part(s) out of order or there is a failure in the cooling process.The product is plugged for the first time or a long-time power interruption for 1 hour.	Check the door is open or not and check if the product working 1 hour.If the door is not open and the product had worked 1 hour, call service for assistance as soon as possible.

If you are experiencing a problem with your appliance, please check the following before contacting the after-sales service.

Your appliance is not operating Check if

• There is power
• The plug is correctly placed in the socket
• The plug fuse or the mains fuse has blown
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.

The appliance performs poorly Check if:

• The appliance is overloaded
• The appliance door is closed properly
- There is any dust on the condenser
- There is enough space near the rear and side walls.

Your appliance is operating noisily

Normal noises

Cracking noise occurs:

• During automatic defrosting
- When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).

Short cracking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.

Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated.

Bubbling noise and splash occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.

Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting.

Air blowing noise occurs: In some models during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.

The edges of the appliance in contact with the door joint are warm

Especially during summer (warm seasons), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.

There is a build-up of humidity inside the appliance

Check if:

• All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the appliance.
• The appliance door is opened frequently. Humidity of the room enters the appliance when the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster when the doors are opened more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.

The door does not open or close properly

Check if:

• There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing.
• The door joints are broken or torn.
• Your appliance is on a level surface.

The compressor can run loudly, or the noise of the compressor/refrigerator may increase in some models during operating in some conditions such that the product is plugged in for the first time, depending on change in the ambient temperature or change of usage. That is normal; when the refrigerator reaches the required temperature, the noise decreases automatically.

i Some noises may be heard during normal appliance operation (compressor operating cycle, automatic defrosting, circulation of the refrigerating gas through the appliance, etc.).

If you cannot find the cause of the fault, only call our approved after-sales service or a qualified professional.

CONTACTS & INFORMATION

Customer Relations France

Any new interventions on your device must be performed by a qualified professional authorized by the brand. At the time of your request, in order to facilitate the processing of your request, please provide full references of your device (commercial reference, service reference, serial number, etc.). These details are usually found on the rating plate.

You can contact us from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00

To find out more about our products or to contact us, you can:

Visit our website:

www.vedette.com

You can send us mail at the following special address:

VEDETTE Customer Service

You can call us from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:00 at:

Service managed by Brandt France, S.A.S with a capital of 10,000,000 euros RCS Nanterre 301 280 579

Original replacement parts

During servicing, ask for only original spare parts to be used.

The minimum length of time for making available spare parts listed in European Regulation 2019-2019-EU and accessible especially to the appliance user is 10 years under the terms set out in the above regulation.

Guarantee

Please contact your reseller to benefit from the guarantee. The manufacturer does not offer any commercial guarantee for the refrigeration appliance