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| Product Type | Fridge-freezer (combi) |
| Brand | Tricity Bendix |
| Model | TBFF73 |
| Power Supply Voltage | 230-240 V, 50 Hz (as per plug wiring) |
| Total Power Absorbed | 160 W |
| Average Daily Energy Consumption | 1.40 kWh |
| Freezer Gross Capacity | 68 L |
| Freezer Net Capacity | 55 L |
| Fridge Net Capacity | Not specified in manual |
| Climate Class | SN (+10°C to +32°C) / ST (+18°C to +38°C) |
| Thermostat Control | 6 positions + Off (1 min, 6 max) |
| Recommended Thermostat Setting | 3-4 |
| Fast Freeze Function | Yes |
| Defrost Method | Manual (for both fridge and freezer) |
| Interior Light | Yes, replaceable bulb |
| Adjustable Shelves | Yes |
| Adjustable Door Shelves | Yes |
| Ice Cube Trays | Provided (plastic) |
| Door Reversal Capability | Yes (instructions provided) |
| Electrical Connection | 13 A fuse, earth required |
| Guarantee Period | 12 months (standard) |
| Cleaning Recommendation | Warm water and bicarbonate of soda |
| Installation Requirement | Leave 2 hours before switching on |
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USER MANUAL TBFF73 Tricity Bendix
Tricity Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1DZ
Consumer care telephone number.....08705 950950
TRICITY BENDIX
OPERATIN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
- It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
- Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre.
- Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
- Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.
- The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
- Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
- Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out.
- Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
- Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
- Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer.
- Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
- The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90^ . Insert the small square (B) into guide (A). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure. Remove the squares and drill holes with 0.2mm at 8mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.
Should adjustment of the furniture door be necessary, use the clearance of slots.
At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if the door of the furniture closes properly.
Fix cover (D) on guide (B) until it clips into place.
Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes.
Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure
Place guide (A) on the inside part of the furniture door, in the upper and lower position as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. Having drilled the holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.
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CONTENTS
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5
Before use 5
Setting the temperature 5
The freezer compartment 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Fresh food refrigeration 6
Movable shelves 7
Positioning the door shelves 7
Freezing calendar 7
Hints and Tips 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
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Installation
Positioning
Electrical
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Push appliance into housing until stop strip (A) touches the kitchen unit.
Open the door and push the appliance against the side of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance.
Snap the ventilation grille (C) and hinge cover (D) into position.
Press in the joint covers between the appliance and the kitchen unit.
i Instructions for totally built-in appliances Door reversal
The appliance is supplied with the right or left door opening. To change the opening direction of the door proceed as in the following instructions before installing it.
- Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer
- Remove the upper door
- Unscrew the pins (B) and the spacers (C) and refit them on the middle hinge of the opposite side. Snap the hinge cover (A).
- Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the spacer on the opposite side
- Unscrew the lower pin and remove the spacer and refit them on the opposite side
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OPERATION
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an "OFF" (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
The intermediate position is usually the most suitable (3-4).
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors:
- room temperature
– how often the door is opened - how much food is stored
- position of the appliance
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Frozen food storage
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Warning
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer compartment.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns".
Important
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with one or more plastic ice cube trays.
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in one of the freezer compartment.
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slightly twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad crispers.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers. Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals In your plug, proceed as follows:
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INSTALLATION
Warning
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions on "Door reversal directions".
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:
| SN | +10°C to +32°C |
| ST | +18°C to +38°C |
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse. If these temperatures are
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes off, then reposition as required.
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Normal Operating Sounds
- You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator.
- When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
- A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your fridge-freezer
- Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.
- Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately.
- Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
- Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.
- Do not store food uncovered.
- Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.
Energy Saving Advice
- Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
- Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.
- Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge. - Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer.
- Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit.
- Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
- Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition. The following
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 2 TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 160 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.40 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
Fridge
Freezer 68 l
NET CAPACITY
Fridge
Freezer 55 l
STAR RATING
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with Europ Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and wh
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
Costs Incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.
Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the Inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Changing the light bulb
Should the Interior light fall to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
| Symptom | Solution |
| No power to the appliance | Check there is power at the socket. |
| Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. | |
| Check the fuse has not blown. | |
| The light does not come on | Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. |
| Replace the bulb if it has blown. | |
| Check the door light switch is not jammed. | |
| The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high | Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. |
| Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance's operating limits of 10°C to 32°C. Relocate the appliance if necessary. | |
| The freezer door will not open | Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise. |
| The compressor runs continuously | Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”. |
| Check that the doors are closed. | |
| Large quantities of food have recently been placed in |
During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service For In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee servi
SERVICE AND SPARE PART
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning:-
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Center. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information website at www.serviceforce.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details Working?
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the fol
- Your name, address and post code
- Your telephone number
- Clear and concise details of the fault
- The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating pla
- The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee document service calls.
- TRICITY BENDIX
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Installation
- Child Safety
- Maintenance and Cleaning
- CONTENTS
- Instructions for the User
- Instruc Installe
- i Instructions for totally built-in appliances Door reversal
- OPERATION
- Before using
- Setting the temperature
- ! Important
- The freez
- Freezing
- Frozen food storage
- Warning
- Important
- Thawing
- Making ice cubes
- Fresh food refrigeration
- Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
- Electrical connections
- WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
- Positioning
- Movable shelves
- Positioning the door shelves
- HINTS AND TIPS
- Normal Operating Sounds
- Food Storage
- Energy Saving Advice
- In the Event of a Power Failure
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- STAR RATING
- GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
- Standard guarantee conditions
- Exclusions
- This guarantee does not cover:
- European Guarantee
- MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN
- Internal cleaning
- When the appliance is not in use
- Changing the light bulb
- Defrostir
- Refrigerato
- ! Impoi
- SOMETHING NOT WORKING
- SERVICE AND SPARE PART
Brand : Tricity Bendix
Model : TBFF73
Category : Refrigerator