M55TW18E - Refrigerator MATSUI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator
Brand	Matsui
Model	M55TW18E
Color	White
Annual Energy Consumption	250 kWh
Energy Efficiency Class	A+
Refrigerator Net Capacity	200 L
Freezer Net Capacity	100 L
Total Net Capacity	300 L
Climate Class	N-ST
Noise Level	42 dB
Adjustable Thermostat	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Reversible Door	Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D)	550 x 1800 x 600 mm
Weight	60 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Frost Free	No
Defrosting	Manual (refrigerator), manual (freezer)
Refrigerant	R600a
Safety Features	Overheating protection, temperature control
Cleaning	Removable shelves, wipe with damp cloth
Spare Parts Availability	Indicated on product label

Frequently Asked Questions - M55TW18E MATSUI

How do I set the temperature on my Matsui M55TW18E fridge?

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

How do I defrost the freezer?

When frost builds up, turn off the fridge and remove all food. Leave the doors open to allow frost to melt. Clean and dry before restarting. Refer to defrosting instructions in the manual.

What should I do if the fridge is not cooling?

Check if the power cord is plugged in and the thermostat is set correctly. Ensure the doors seal properly and there is adequate ventilation around the appliance. If problem persists, contact a technician.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door is reversible. Follow the instructions in the manual to change the hinges. You may need a screwdriver and some tools.

How much clearance is needed around the fridge?

Leave at least 5 cm of space on the sides and top, and 10 cm at the back for proper ventilation. This ensures efficient operation and prevents overheating.

How do I clean the fridge?

Unplug the fridge. Remove all food and shelves. Wash interior with a mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry. Clean exterior with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners.

Why is my fridge making noise?

Normal operating sounds include humming from the compressor, gurgling from refrigerant flow, and occasional clicks from the thermostat. If new loud noises occur, check if the fridge is level and not touching walls.

What is the energy consumption of this fridge?

The annual energy consumption is approximately 250 kWh. Actual consumption depends on usage, ambient temperature, and door openings.

How to change the interior light bulb?

Unplug the fridge. Locate the light cover inside the fridge compartment. Remove the cover and replace the bulb with the same type (usually a 15W bulb). Reinstall cover and plug in.

What should I do if the door doesn't close properly?

Check that the door seals are clean and not damaged. Ensure the fridge is level by adjusting the front feet. Avoid overloading the door shelves.

USER MANUAL M55TW18E MATSUI

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FRIDGE FREEZER

Instruction manual

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Safety Warnings....8

Unpacking 14

Installation....15

Location 15

Levelling the Unit 15

Free Space Requirements 15

Reversing the Door Swing 16

Cleaning Before Use 19

Before Using Your Unit 19

Product Overview 20

Operation 21

Switching On Your Unit 21

Adjusting the Temperature....21

Noises Inside the Unit! 21

Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit....22

Preparations for Freezing 22

Defrosting Frozen Food 23

Cleaning 24

Defrosting 24

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....24

Maintenance 25

Changing the Internal Light 25

Care When Handling / Moving the Unit 25

Servicing 25

Switching Off for Long Periods of Time....25

Condensation 25

Disposal 25

Specifications....26

Product Fiche 26

For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below.

• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
  • This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar applications such as:
  – farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  – bed and breakfast type environments;
  – catering and similar non-retail applications.

- Ensure that the plug is easily accessible to enable disconnection from the mains supply.

- If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.

- Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.

• The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons.

- 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

- If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.

- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

- Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy drinks) which may break the bottle and damage your freezer compartment. (if applicable)

WARNING

• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstructions.
• 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 unit, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (The refrigerant is a very environmentally friendly gas but is also combustible. Take care when transporting or moving the unit to ensure that the refrigeration circuit is not 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.)
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.

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Thank you for purchasing your new Matsui Fridge Freezer.

We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.

Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

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Unpacking

Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to local regulations.

The following items are included:

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The Main Unit

Fridge Glass Shelf x 3

Salad Bin Cover Shelf

Salad Bin x 1

Upper Fridge Door Shelf x 3

Lower Fridge Door Shelf

Freezer Wire Shelf

Instruction Manual

Location

When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16^ C and 38^ C. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit with any covering.

Levelling the Unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at the front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

Free Space Requirements

When installing the unit, ensure that 25 mm of free space is left at both sides, 50 mm at the rear of the unit and 25 mm at the top of the unit. The door can be opened to the right or the left, depending on which best suits the location.

Please ensure there is more than twice the width and depth distance space of the unit to fully open the door to a maximum angle.

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Reversing the Door Swing

Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner

• 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, e.g. a chair just below the top panel.
• 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.
• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
- If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe that you are qualified to do so.

1. Remove the 4 screw covers first, then undo the screws underneath.

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1. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.

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1. Remove the three screws, then remove the upper hinge that hold the door in place. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove the bolt with a screwdriver and flip the hinge bracket. Then re-attach the bolt to the hinge bracket.

1. Take off the middle hinge by removing the screws. And then lift the lower door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.

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1. Move the hinge hole cover of lower door from left side to right side.

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1. Remove the levelling feet, screws and bottom hinge.

INSTALLATION

1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.

1. Re-fit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both levelling feet. Transfer the lower door to the proper position.

1. Reverse the middle hinge 180^ , then transfer it to the left position. Insert the middle hinge pin into the upper hole of the lower door, then tighten the bolts.

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Ensure the freezer door is aligned horizontally and vertically, so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the hinge.

INSTALLATION

1. Place the upper door back on. Ensure the fridge door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.
2. Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.
3. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
4. Put the top cover and then screw back.

1. With the doors closed, check that the doors are aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed.

Cleaning Before Use

Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a 'wrung-out' sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and salad bin. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.

If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.

• Before Plugging in YOU MUST

Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the unit.

• Before Turning On!

Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.

Before Using Your Unit

Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not be overfilled.

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Switching On Your Unit

1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat. There are eight settings, of which position 7 is the coldest and position 0 turns the unit off.
2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired position, bear in mind that the higher the number, the lower the temperature. Position 4 is the recommended setting when operating at normal room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).
3. The unit may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a particularly cold room, or if you open the doors often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently chill and freeze your food, wait 24 hours before filling it with food.
5. If you are concerned that your unit is not being kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special fridge/freezer thermometer. These are available from most supermarkets and hardware shops. Place the thermometer in either the fridge or freezer compartment and leave overnight. The correct temperature for the fridge compartment should be lower than 4°C. The correct temperature for the freezer compartment should be -18°C or lower.

Adjusting the Temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position is between 1 to 2 for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 6 to 7 for hotter ambient environments. Please adjust according to the environment.

Noises Inside the Unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!

These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around the system.

Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit

• Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the compartments. Ensure all parts of the unit are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and vegetables do not need to be wrapped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put in the unit. This will help to maintain the internal temperature of the unit.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the doors. We recommend that you only open the doors when you need to put food in or take food out.

Preparations for Freezing

- Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.

- Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible.

- Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.

- Don't freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.

- Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil (heavy duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don't use aluminium foil for acidic foods, e.g. citrus fruits. Don't use thin cling film, glass, or uncleaned used food containers.

- Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging.

- Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow expansion.

- You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with liquids, e.g. stew) in square blocks. This is known as "Preforming". Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it, and then remove it from the container and seal the bag.

- Label your frozen foods as they will look the same when in frozen state. Use special fridge freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours. This allows you to easily organise and to effectively use the freezer. Write the contents and date; otherwise the frozen food might exceed the storage time and this could cause food poisoning. Please refer to your food packaging for the recommended storage time.

- You may also add the weight and cooking notes, e.g. "defrost first", "cook from frozen" and keep a separate log of what is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily.

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Defrosting Frozen Food

1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food. Let it defrost at room temperature. Don't forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria.
2. Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during defrosting.
3. Always make sure there are no ice-crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat. These crystals indicate that the food has not fully defrosted.
4. Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting.
5. Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.

Never re-freeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill off harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build up of frost on any remaining food.

Defrosting

Frost might build up in the freezer compartment after it has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).

- Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.

We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10mm (\~0.39"). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:

1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.

2. Place a dry towel on the edge of the compartment shelf. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the plastic scraper.

1. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit's interior and exterior.

Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit

• Remove all the shelves and drawers.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and drawers.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.

Changing the Internal Light

The internal light is an LED light. It cannot be changed by the user; please contact your service agent.

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Care When Handling / Moving the Unit

Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.

Servicing

The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified technician.

Switching Off for Long Periods of Time

When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty all food and clean the unit, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Condensation

Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room temperature. Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for assistance.

Disposal

Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in the unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.

Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office.

When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the doors as a safeguard.

Specifications

Rated Voltage 220-240V~, 50 Hz
Rated Current 0.60 A
Rated Power 80 W
Overall Dimension (H x W x D) 1410 x 550 x 580 mm

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Product Fiche

Brand Matsui
Model M55TW18E
Household Appliance Category 7
Energy Efficiency Class A+
Energy consumption 218 kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Fridge Storage Volume 168 L
Freezer Storage Volume	40 L * ***
Manual Defrost
Temperature Rise Time	18 hours
Freezing Capacity	2kg / 24h
Climate Class	STThis appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C to achieve the claimed Energy Consumption and Grading.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 42 dB(A) re 1	pW

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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

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