RIUF101NMA - Freezer NORDMENDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freezer
Brand	Nordmende
Model	RIUF101NMA
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Annual Energy Consumption	280 kWh
Freezing Capacity	10 kg/24h
Storage Time During Power Failure	15 hours
Noise Level	41 dB
Climate Class	SN-T
Temperature Range	-18°C to -24°C
Interior Light	Yes (LED)
Adjustable Thermostat	Yes
Defrost Method	Manual
Reversible Door	Yes
Handle Type	Recessed
Compressor Warranty	10 years
Net Capacity	200 L
Dimensions (W x D x H)	1050 x 620 x 850 mm
Weight	45 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Refrigerant	R600a
Safety Features	Lockable lid, child safety lock
Maintenance	Clean with mild detergent; do not use abrasive cleaners
Reparability	Spare parts available through authorized service centers

Frequently Asked Questions - RIUF101NMA NORDMENDE

How do I set the temperature on my Nordmende RIUF101NMA freezer?

Turn the thermostat dial located inside the freezer to the desired setting. A higher number means colder temperature. Start at a medium setting and adjust as needed.

How do I defrost the freezer?

Unplug the freezer and remove all food. Leave the door open and place towels to absorb water. Do not use sharp tools to remove ice. Clean and dry before restarting.

How should I clean the freezer?

Use a mild detergent and warm water. Wipe the interior and exterior with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can damage the surface.

What should I do if the freezer is not cooling properly?

Check that the thermostat is set correctly, the door is closed tightly, and there is proper ventilation around the appliance. If the problem persists, contact authorized service.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door is reversible. Follow the instructions in the manual to remove screws and reposition the hinges and door panel.

Is it safe to use an extension cord with the freezer?

No, do not use an extension cord. Plug the freezer directly into a properly grounded wall outlet to avoid fire hazards.

What is the noise level of this freezer?

The noise level is approximately 41 dB, which is similar to a quiet library. Some operational sounds are normal.

How should I store food in the freezer?

Pack food in airtight containers or freezer bags. Label with contents and date. Do not overload the freezer to ensure proper air circulation.

How can I save energy with this freezer?

Keep the freezer in a cool, well-ventilated area. Avoid frequent door openings. Set the thermostat to the recommended temperature (-18°C). Defrost regularly to prevent ice buildup.

What should I consider when transporting the freezer?

Keep the freezer upright during transport. Secure it to prevent tipping. After moving, let it stand for 24 hours before plugging in to allow the refrigerant to settle.

USER MANUAL RIUF101NMA NORDMENDE

Safety Instructions ....2

Recommendations .... 3

Switching On the Appliance ....4

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE ......6

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....7

Defrosting the Freezer ....7

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE ....8

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY ....10

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENT ......11

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) 12

PART 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Safety Instructions

- If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.

Warning: Keepventilationopeningsinapplianceenclosureorinstructureforbuilding in,clearofobstruction.

- Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process.

- Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of the appliance.

- If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock themselves inside.

- Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.

Important note:

Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet.

Conformity Information

- Tropical Class is defined for the environment temperatures between 16^ and 43^ in accordance with the TS EN ISO 15502 Standards.

- The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.

Recommendations

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must never sit in the drawers or hang from the door.
• Do not use adapters or shunts, which could cause overheating or burning.
• Do not plug old, warped power supply cables.

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• Do not twist and bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.
• Do not plug the power supply with wet hands.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or appointed qualified person.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.

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- Your old appliances contain insulation gases and refrigerant that must be disposed of properly. Please ensure that the Refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the appliance is taken away for disposal.

• After installation make sure that the power cable is not

- Trapped underneath appliance.

- Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices (i.e. hair dryer) or other artificial means, and do not use sharp metal objects to remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage to the refrigerant system.

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• Do not operate any electrical appliances inside freezer.
• Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids (especially sparkling liquids) into the freezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during freezing.

• Do not touch the cooling surfaces while the appliance operates, especially with wet hands, because the skin may stick to cold surfaces.

• Do not eat ice, which has just been removed from the freezer.

• The appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or similar qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process. Do not use electrical appliances in the food storage of the appliance. Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. Do not damage the refrigerator's refrigerant circuit.

Switching On the Appliance

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• Before switching on, place the appliance on upright position and wait at least three hours without moving the appliance. This will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate efficiently.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior, before use (See Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician, in accordance with the Installation Manual and local regulations.
• Installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the Installation Manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you to call an authorized electrician for assistance.
• Manufacturer is not responsible for failure to complete the ground connection as described in this booklet.
• There can be an odor when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool.

The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. "0" position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling will be available.

Freezer Thermostat Setting;

0 : The appliance is switched off.

1 - 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position.
3 - 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to medium position.
5: For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.

SF : The compressor will start to run continuously with maximum performance. The freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will switch to the lowest temperature. Place the food to be frozen quickly inside the freezer, preferably in the middle drawers. Once the food is frozen, you must set the thermostat knob to desired position.

Note 1; Observe that the orange lamp will light when the compressor runs. So when SF is active, the compressor will run continuously and the lamp will light continuously.

Note 2; 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.

Display Panel

Compressor light : Lights orange, when the compressor runs. In SF mode , it will light continuously.

Power light: Lights green automatically, when the appliance is connected to the power supply.

Alarm light: Lights red, when the temperature rises to a critical point in side the freeze.

PART 3. FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE

• Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.

While freezing food; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.

• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, turn knob to the fast freeze position when placing fresh food in the freezer.
• After placing fresh food in the freezer, 24 hours on fast freeze function is generally sufficient, After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function.
• Attention; In order to save energy, When freezing small amounts of food, the fast freeze function can be deactivated.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• 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).
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products; ensure that the packaging is not damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food is thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• When making ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment. After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.

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Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers and store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the entire volume of the compartment.

PART 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.

- Do not pour water over the appliance.

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- Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.

- Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed, reconnect the plug with dry hands.

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Defrosting the Freezer

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, 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 efficiency 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 "0" and switch off the appliance.
• Leave the door open to accelerate defrosting. Remove the defrost water from the compartment.

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If there is defrost water on the freezer floor, you can clear it away by using a sponge.

- 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.

PART 5. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following.

The appliance does not operate,

Check if;

• There is a power failure,

• The mains plug is not properly plugged in, or is loose

- The thermostat setting is on position "0".

- The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket.

The appliance performs poorly;

Check if;

- You have overloaded the appliance,

• The doors are not closed perfectly.

- There are not enough ventilation ducts on the kitchen unit as mentioned in the Installation Manual.

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 these sounds are different check if;

• The appliance is installed firmly as described in the Installation Manual.
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.

If your freezer is not cooling enough;

Your freezer is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
T	Between 16 and 43 (°C)
ST	Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N	Between 16 and 32 (°C)
SN	Between 10 and 32 (°C)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.
• If you won't be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your freezer as per Part 4 of this document and leave the door open to prevent any humidification or odor formation.

If there is still a problem with your freezer although you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center.

The life cycle of this product as determined and proclaimed by the Ministry of Industry (the period for making spare parts available for the product to be able to fulfill its functions) is 10 years.

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Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

PART 6. TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1- Install the appliance in a coll, well vantilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
2- Allow ward 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. So it causes energy saving. If the frozen food is put out, it causes wastage of energy.
4- When placing, drinks and slops they must be covered. Otherwise humidity increases at the appliance. Therefore the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and slops helps to save smell and taste.
5- When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible.
6- Keep close the covers of any different temrepature compartment in the appliance (crisper, chiller ...etc).
7- Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
8- Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance with a vacuum cleaner or paint brush to prevent an increased power consumption.

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENT

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

1) THERMOSTAT DIAL
2) FREEZER DRAWERS

PART - 8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)

For your safety please read the following information

Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

This appliance operates from 220-240 volts and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.

The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3-pin mains plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.

If the mains plug which is fitted is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any other reason, please follow the instructions below on how to wire a 13 amp 3 pin plug..

How to wire a 13 amp plug.

Important

The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown – Live

As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.

The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol 1= or coloured green and yellow.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L.

You must make sure the lead is firmly secured under the cord clamp.

Inhalt

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