Amica FK3023 Installation and operating instructions

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FK3023
Fridge Freezer
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important information
4 Before first use
5 Important safety notes
6 Important notes on use of the fridge
7 Important notes on use of the freezer
8 Information on the LED lighting
8 Important notes on first use and general usage
9 Fridge layout and storage
10 Setting the temperature
11 Super switch
12 Defrosting the fridge
13 Defrosting the freezer
14 Care and cleaning
15 Changing the light bulb
16 Troubleshooting
17 - 18 Fridge noise
19 Installation and ventilation
19 Appliance dimensions
20 Electrical information
22 Practical tips
23 Climate range
24 Warranty and service

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Important
Amica cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by
incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that Amica
reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product
following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the
appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you
must have it replaced by the manufacturer, or an authorised
service centre or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist Amica Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives
with the corresponding harmonised standards which provide for CE
marking.
WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEEE DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority
dierentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this
service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin .
Before first use of the fridge/freezer
You must allow the fridge to settle for at least five hours prior to
switching the power on.
It is recommended that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to
first use, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water then
thoroughly dry the interior.
The fridge may have an odour to it at first use. This will disappear
as the appliance cools.
This appliance has been designed with ease of use in mind but
please read the following instructions carefully to ensure you
familiarise yourself with the appliance and its operation. This will help
you to get the best results and also help to prevent you from being
charged for unnecessary service calls.

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Important
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.
• This refrigeration appliance is not intended for use as a built
inappliance.
•Children must not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance must not be made by children
without supervision.
•If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes
before switching it on again to prevent unnecessary damage to
the compressor.
•WARNING - Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
•WARNING - Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
•WARNING - Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance.
•WARNING - Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING - Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans, with a flammable propellant, within this appliance.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000
metres.
•This appliance is a household refrigerator and is intended to be
used in domestic environments and similar applications such as
sta kitchen areas, farm houses and bed and breakfast type

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environments. It should not be used in commercial environments.
•If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will
be provided on the rating plate) you must take care during trans-
portation and installation to prevent the cooling system elements
from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
natural gas, but is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage
to the cooling system, move your fridge away from open flames
or heat sources and ventilate the room in which the appliance is
located for 5 minutes.
Fridge use
•Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.
•Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the
refrigerator.
•Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this
will cause frost and possible condensation problems which will be
dicult to remove.
•Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before
putting into the fridge.
•Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help
prevent the loss of moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant
odours.
• Sort foods prior to storing. Any foods to be used soon should be
stored at the front of the shelf to prevent deterioration caused by
the door being open for prolonged periods.
•Do not overfill the fridge. There should be sucient space between
the foods to allow the cool air to circulate.

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•Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep
the temperature low and save energy.
•Never store raw meats above cooked meats or other produce.
This will help to prevent juices from raw meat contaminating other
foodstus. We recommend storing raw meat packages or containers
on kitchen roll and changing the roll regularly. This will help to stop
raw meat juices running around the appliance.
Freezer use
•The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.
•Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully
before putting them into the freezer.
• Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen
food. If no information is provided, foods should not be stored for
more than three months after the purchase date.
•Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2kg). This reduces
the freezing time and improves the quality of the food after
thawing.
•Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping
sticking together, ensure it is dry.
• Label the food before freezing with information including type of
food and dates of storage and expiry.
•Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen. Only defrost as
much food as is required to prevent wastage.
• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer
compartments as they could explode.

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•The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24
hour period is 8 kg.
•Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
•To freeze fresh food more quickly, switch the thermostat to setting
5 a few hours prior to placing the food in the freezer. After the
food is frozen, lower the setting.
• Where possible, do not overload your fridge and freezer
compartments. This allows for air circulation around the contents
and keeping airways etc. as unobstructed as possible will ensure
optimum performance.
Note: If the appliance does not have a freezer compartment ( )it
is not suitable for freezing foodstus.
Important notes on first use and usage
•When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally run
it without any contents for the first 24 hours and not open the
appliance doors. If you need to use it straight away, try not to put a
large quantity of food inside.
•The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
•This appliance features a five minute delay function which, after
power has been cut and restored or the appliance turned o and
on again, allows five minutes to pass before switching the cooling
system on again. This is to prevent unnecessary damage to the
compressor.
•The climate class for this appliance is N. This means ambient
temperatures should not fall below 16°C or exceed 32°C.

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Fridge layout and storage
1 - Thermostat dial and light 8 - Freezer bottom basket
2 - Fridge shelves 9 - Fridge compartment
3 - Crisper cover 10 - Door shelves
4 - Crisper 11 - Bottle shelf
5 - Freezer flap 12 - Freezer compartment
6 - Freezer upper basket
7 - Freezer middle basket
Fig. 1
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Food types and where to store them within the fridge section:
Vegetables and fruits - Crisper drawer
Red meat - Fridge shelves (lower)
White meat & fish - Fridge shelves (lower)
Cheese - Door shelves (upper)
Butter and margarine - Door shelves (upper)
Bottled milk products and yoghurt - Bottle shelf
Cooked food - Fridge shelves (upper)
Setting the temperature
You must allow the fridge to settle for at least twenty four hours
prior to switching the power on.
To adjust the temperature turn the thermostat control knob from left
to right to the required level. This ranges from 1 to 5. The temperature
becomes colder the higher the number on the control.
When the thermostat is set to •the
cooling system is switched o.
We recommend initially setting the
temperature control in mid range for
the first 24 hours then adjusting the
temperature up or down from this point
as your personal preference. If your
fridge is often relatively empty, set the
thermostat to a low number to help
prevent straining the system. Thermostat location
Fig. 2