RIUL141INMA - Refrigerator NORDMENDE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Nordmende
Model	RIUL141INMA
Product Type	Refrigerator
Refrigerant Type	R600a (isobutane)
Climate Class	T (16-43°C)
Power Supply Voltage	220-240 V AC
Frequency	50 Hz (typical)
Fuse Rating (UK)	13 A (BS1362)
Thermostat Positions	0 (off) to 5
Defrost Type	Automatic
Light Bulb Max Wattage	15 W
Shelf Material (Crisper Cover)	Safety glass
Interior Accessories	Butter shelf, bottle shelf, crisper
Energy Saving Features	Automatic defrost, insulation
Installation Requirement	Upright for 3 hours before switching on
Plug Type (UK)	3-pin 13A with earth
Safety Features	Child-resistant lock removal, R600a combustible refrigerant warning
Cleaning Recommendation	Bicarbonate of soda solution
Replacement Parts	Light bulb (max 15 W), door gasket
Compliance Standards	EN15502, IEC60335-1/2-24, 2004/108/EC

Frequently Asked Questions - RIUL141INMA NORDMENDE

How do I set the thermostat?

Rotate the thermostat knob from position 1 to 5 to adjust temperature. Position 0 turns the appliance off. For short-term freezer storage, use positions 1-3; for long-term, use 3-4.

How does the defrosting work?

Defrosting occurs automatically. Defrost water collects in an evaporating tray and evaporates. Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically using the defrost drain plug to prevent water accumulation.

How do I replace the light bulb?

Unplug the unit. Press the hook on the light cover to remove it. Replace with a bulb of max 15 W. Refit the cover, wait 5 minutes, then plug back in.

How should I clean the refrigerator?

Disconnect from power. Use a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water for the interior. Clean accessories with soap and water. Do not use abrasive products or dishwasher. Rinse and dry carefully.

What energy saving tips are recommended?

Install in a cool, ventilated place away from heat sources. Allow hot food to cool before storing. Cover drinks and food. Open the door briefly. Keep compartment covers closed. Clean the rear occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.

What should I do if the appliance is not working?

Check for power failure, ensure plug is fully inserted, verify thermostat is not set to 0, and test the socket with another working appliance. If still faulty, contact an authorized service center.

Is the refrigerant flammable?

Yes, the refrigerant is R600a (isobutane), which is combustible. During transport and installation, avoid damaging the refrigerant circuit. In case of damage, extinguish naked flames and ventilate the room.

How long should I wait before switching on after moving?

Place the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before switching on to allow the refrigerant circuit to settle.

Can I store hot food in the refrigerator?

No, allow hot food and drinks to cool down to room temperature before placing them inside to avoid raising the internal temperature and wasting energy.

Why is water collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator?

The defrost water drain hole may be clogged. Clean it using the defrost drain plug. Pour half a glass of water into the drain hole to flush it out.

USER MANUAL RIUL141INMA NORDMENDE

Safety Instructions ....2

Recommendations .... 3

Switching On the Appliance ....4

HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE ....5

Thermostat Setting ....5

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE ....5

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......6

Defrosting the Refrigerator ....7

Replacing the Light Bulb 7

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE ....8

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY 9

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENT ......10

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY) 11

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: 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.

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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices (i.e. hair dryer) or other artificial means.

- Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.

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

- 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.

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- If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or appointed person.

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

- 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.

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- There can be an odor when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool.

- The plug must be accessible after installation.

PART 2. HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat Setting

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

- The “0” 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.

- When you first 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 to put much food inside.

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

PART 3. FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE

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

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.
• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.
  • Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.
• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.
• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.
• To avoid the cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time.

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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- The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

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

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- 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 Refrigerator

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• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator during operation; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• 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 Light Bulb

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Figure 1 Figure 2

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When replacing the bulb of the refrigerator;

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply.
2. Press the hook in front of the light cover such as Figure 1 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.

PART 5. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your refrigerator 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 there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator;

Check if;

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)

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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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.

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 COMPARTMENTS

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

1) REFRIGERATOR SHELF
2) CRISPER COVER(SAFETY GLASS)
3) CRISPER
4) THERMOSTAT BUTTON
5) BOTTLE SHELF
6) BUTTER SHELF

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.

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