RTL265WHA - Fridge NORDMENDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Refrigerator-Freezer
Brand	Nordmende
Model	RTL265WHA
Total Gross Capacity	265 Liters
Refrigerator Capacity	190 Liters
Freezer Capacity	75 Liters
Energy Efficiency Class	E (EU 2010)
Annual Energy Consumption	235 kWh/year
Climate Class	N-ST (16°C - 38°C)
Noise Level	42 dB(A)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	177.5 x 55 x 60 cm
Weight	55 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Current	1.2 A
Refrigerant	R600a (Isobutane)
Temperature Control	Mechanical Thermostat
Defrost System	Automatic Defrost (Refrigerator), Manual Defrost (Freezer)
Shelves	3 Glass Shelves, 1 Crisper Drawer, 1 Dairy Compartment
Freezer Drawers	3 Compartments
Door Reversibility	Yes (User-Reversible)
Maintenance	Clean interior with mild detergent; defrost freezer when ice exceeds 5 mm
Safety Features	VDE approved; automatic restart after power failure
Spare Parts Availability	At least 7 years (EU regulation)
Reparability Index	6.5/10 (Estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - RTL265WHA NORDMENDE

How do I adjust the temperature on my Nordmende RTL265WHA fridge?

The temperature is controlled by a mechanical thermostat inside the fridge compartment. Turn the dial to a higher number for colder temperature. Typically, setting 3-4 is recommended for normal use.

What is the recommended temperature for the refrigerator and freezer?

For the refrigerator, set the thermostat to maintain +4°C to +5°C. The freezer compartment keeps food at -18°C or below, suitable for long-term storage.

How do I defrost the freezer?

The freezer requires manual defrosting. Unplug the fridge, remove all food, and leave the door open. Place towels to absorb melting water. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice.

Why is my fridge making noise?

Normal sounds include the compressor humming, refrigerant flowing (gurgling), and fans (if equipped). If it is excessively loud, check that it is level, not touching walls, and that the condenser fan is clear.

How do I reverse the door opening direction?

The door is reversible. Unscrew the hinges on the current side, remove the door, and reattach the hinges on the opposite side using the pre-drilled holes. See the manual for steps.

What should I do if the fridge stops cooling?

Check power supply and thermostat setting. Ensure the condenser coils at the back are clean. If still not cooling, the compressor or gas may be faulty; contact a technician.

How can I save energy with this fridge?

Place the fridge away from heat sources, keep the doors closed, avoid overfilling, and ensure the door seals are intact. Defrost regularly to maintain efficiency.

What does the 'E' energy class mean?

Energy class E (EU 2010 scale) indicates moderate energy consumption. It uses about 235 kWh per year, which is typical for a fridge of this size.

How often should I clean the condenser coils?

Clean the condenser coils at the back every 6 months using a vacuum cleaner or soft brush. This helps maintain cooling performance and energy efficiency.

Can I leave the fridge on when I go on vacation?

Yes, if you leave food. Otherwise, you can empty and defrost, then leave the door ajar to prevent mold. For short vacations, it is fine to leave it on with minimal food.

USER MANUAL RTL265WHA NORDMENDE

Safety Instructions 2

Safety warnings.... 3

Installing and Operating your Fridge 4

Before Using your Fridge 4

USAGE INFORMATION ....5

Thermostat Setting 5

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....6

Defrosting 7

Replacing The Bulb 7

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 8

Repositioning the Door 8

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE 8

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS .... 10

CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE

Safety Instructions

- If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutene), 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: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure or in structure for building in, clear of obstruction.

• 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.

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

Safety warnings

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 use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

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• 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 to hang over the door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent electrocution!
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This effects the performance of your fridge.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.
• 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 similarly qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

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Installing and Operating your Fridge

- Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

- Mains cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don't have a receptacle confirming with this, please have it done by a qualified electrician.

- We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

- Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.

- Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

- It should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

- When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 ~cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.

- Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.

- Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser at the back of the refrigerator in order to prevent leaning to the wall for good performance.

- If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between them.

• Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

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- The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate height to allow your fridge operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

- Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.

Before Using your Fridge

- When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.

- Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

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CHAPTER 2. USAGE INFORMATION

Thermostat Setting

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Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.

- Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator compartment. By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 5 », colder temperatures can be obtained.

- « 0 » position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.

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

- For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set knob to 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 compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.

- Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can below 5^ C .

- When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.

• In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance.

- If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor.

CHAPTER 3. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

- Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.

- Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.

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- You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy water.

- Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in washing machine.

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- Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.

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- You should clean the condenser with broom at least twice a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity.

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- Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

Defrosting

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- Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.

- The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.

- You can also pour 12 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.

Replacing The Bulb

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To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;

1- Unplug your fridge.

2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.

3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.

4- Install the cover.

5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

CHAPTER 4. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).
• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.
• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or fix them into the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation.
• Carry your fridge in the upright position.

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Repositioning the Door (For some models)

You can reposition the doors of your fridge. Contact nearest authorized service for this.

CHAPTER 5. BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money.

What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ;

Check that ;

• There is no power,
  • The general switch in your home is not disconnected,
• The thermostat setting is on « 0 » position,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket.

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ;

Check that ;

• You have not overloaded the appliance,
  • The doors are closed perfectly,
• 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 these sounds are different check that ;

• The appliance is well levelled,
- Nothing is touching the rear,
- The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator

Check that ;

The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged(Use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole)

If your fridge is not cooling enough;

Your fridge 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)

Recommendations

• In order to increase space and improve the appearance, the « cooling section »
  of refrigerators is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is running, this wall is covered with frost or water drops, when the compressor is running. Do not worry. This is quite normal. The appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively thick ice layer forms on the back wall.
• If the appliance is not used for a long time (for example during the summer holidays). Set the thermostat knob to « 0 » position. Defrost and clean the refrigerator leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

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.

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

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

1) TOP SHELF
2) EGG SHELF
3) EGG OLDER
4) BOTTLE SHELF
5) BOTTLE HOLDER

6) THERMOSTAT BOX
7) REFRIGERATOR SHELF
8) CRISPER COVER(SAFETY GLASS*)
9) CRISPER
10) LEVELING FEET

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

GREEN/YELLOW Earth BROWN Live BLUE Neutral FUSE 13 Amps Cord Clamp

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.

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