Amica FK3023F Installation and operating instructions

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FK3023F
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 Defrosting the fridge
12 Defrosting the freezer
13 Care and cleaning
14 Changing the light bulb
15 Troubleshooting
16 - 17 Fridge noise
18 Installation and ventilation
18 Appliance dimensions
19 Electrical information
21 Energy eciency information

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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.
•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 envi-
ronments. It should not be used in commercial environments.
•If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will

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will be provided on the rating plate) you must take care during
transportation and installation to prevent the cooling system ele-
ments 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 appli-
ance 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.

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• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the
freezer compartments as they could explode.
•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.
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
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.
This model features a low
ambient switch. The purpose of
Thermostat
location
Fig. 3
Low ambient
switch

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this switch is to preserve the operation of the appliance at low ambient
temperatures. For example, if you had to place your fridge somewhere
temporarily (e.g. in a garage or outbuilding whilst work is carried
out) and the ambient temperature would likely fall to below freezing,
flicking this switch would activate a special algorithm. This algorithm
would deactivate the fridge as necessary (because the temperature is
already low) and activate the freezer as necessary. Under normal use
you will not need to use this switch and we remind you that the climate
class for this appliance means ambient temperatures should not fall
below 16°C nor exceed 32°C.
Defrosting the fridge
The fridge should not require defrosting in normal operation. Any
water from the back wall of the fridge gathers in a channel at the
rear of the appliance, drains through a drain hole and collects in the
evaporating tray above the compressor. The evaporating tray (at the
rear of the appliance, above the compressor - Fig. 5) and the drain
hole (Fig. 4) should be cleaned periodically to prevent issues.
Fig. 4

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Please note: If you notice water pooling in the fridge, and the
evaporating tray is dry, it is likely that the drain hole passage is
blocked (see page 16).
Defrosting the freezer
The freezer should not require defrosting in normal operation. In
this appliance, cold, dry air is circulated evenly around the freezer at
several points via a blower fan. This evenly dispersed air should cool
all of the contents equally and uniformly, thus preventing humidity and
freezing.
If you notice sporadic frost patches, it may be linked to how the
contents are stored in the freezer (e.g. blocking one or more air
outlets) or an issue with the door seal:
•Check that there is some resistance when opening the door of the
appliance. If it opens at the slightest touch it may mean that the
door seal needs to be replaced.
•Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice
any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact Amica
Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced.
•It could also be indicative of an issue with the fan/cooling system.
Fig. 5
Evaporating tray
location

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Care and cleaning
Always disconnect the appliance from the power before ANY
cleaning or maintenance.
• Leave spaces between food items wherever possible to allow air to
flow between them. Do not allow food items or containers to touch
the rear or side walls of the appliance.
• Avoid contact of oily or acidic foods with the rear and side walls.
Oils and acids can damage the liner material. If any such foods
come into contact with the walls, clean the spot with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda.
• The refrigerator and freezer sections should be cleaned using a
solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water. Make sure that
no water enters the lamp housing or other electrical components.
• Do not use abrasive products or detergents. After washing, rinse
and dry thoroughly.
• Clean the shelves and balconies separately by hand, using soap
and water. Do not put them in the dishwasher.
• Keep the door seals clean to avoid damage to them and to help to
ensure that they continue to function correctly.
• Once cleaning is complete, then reconnect the power.
• If the appliance is not used for prolonged periods of time, unplug
and clean it. The doors should be left slightly open to prevent the
formation of mildew or odours.
• Where possible (e.g. freestanding appliances), clean the condenser
(black grille on the back of the appliance) with a soft bristle brush at
least twice a year.

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Changing the light bulb
If the light bulb in your appliance fails, contact Amica Customer Care
using the details on page 17. This is because LED lighting should only
be replaced by authorised personnel.

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Troubleshooting
If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check the
troubleshooting prior to calling Amica Customer Care, to prevent
unnecessary service calls and potential cost. Contact details for
Amica Customer Care are on the rear cover of this manual.
If the appliance is not working, check the following;
• There is power to the appliance.
• The thermostat dial is not set to the o position ‘•’.
• The house fuses are intact and the fuse in the plug has not blown.
• The plug socket is functioning correctly. To check this, plug another
electrical appliance in to see if the socket is working.
If the appliance is working, but not very well, check the following;
• The appliance is not overloaded.
• The thermostat is set to an appropriate level. For a fully loaded
appliance, a higher setting (e.g 4 or 5) is better.
• The doors are closing properly.
• The cooling system at the rear of the appliance is clean and free of
dust, and not touching the rear wall.
• There is enough ventilation at the side and rear (p18).
If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator compartment,
check the following:
•There are no items touching the rear wall of the appliance. If there
are, adjust their position so that they no longer touch it.
•Check that there is some resistance when opening the door of the
appliance. If it opens at the slightest touch it may mean that the
door seal needs to be replaced.

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• Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice
any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact Amica
Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced.
• If you notice water pooling in the fridge, and the evaporating tray is
dry, it is likely that the drain hole passage is blocked. You can pour
warm (not hot) water down the drain channel to help this.
If ice/frost has formed on the back wall of the fridge;
• It is normal for some ice droplets and/or frost to form on the back
wall of the fridge. This does not constitute a fault with the appliance.
•Ensure that no items inside the fridge are in contact with the back
wall.
•Check that there is some resistance when opening the door of the
appliance. If it opens at the slightest touch it may mean that the
door seal needs to be replaced.
•Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice
any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact Amica
Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced.
If the appliance is noisy, check the following;
• The appliance is level and stable.
• The side, underside and rear walls are clear, and there is nothing
resting on the appliance.
• It is normal to hear the compressor running. This will operate
periodically and more so when the appliance doors are opened.
• The appliance may make what seem to be peculiar noises, even
when the compressor is not running. Details of the sorts of noise
you may hear are on page 17.

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Cracking noise, similar to ice cracking - Normal noise that can occur
when the appliance is cooling or warming. Due to the expansion and
contraction of appliance materials.
Loud click - Normal noise and is usually the thermostat switching the
compressor on or o.
Ticking sound - Normal noise that is usually caused by the functions
of a valve at the back of the refrigerator.
Motor sound - Normal noise caused by the compressor running,
sometimes accompanied by a brief metallic rattle. This sound may be
more intense for the first seconds after the compressor starts. If the
metallic noise (i.e. metal hitting metal) is constant then it may be that a
compressor mount is loose. Contact the Customer Care Department
in this instance.
Bubbling noise - Normal noise caused by the movement of the
refrigerant within the appliance’s pipework.
Gentle whir and/or ‘mooing’ noise - Normal noise caused by the
internal fan(s) of the appliance and circulating air.
If none of the aforementioned checks resolves your issue, please
contact Amica Customer Care using the contact details below:
A: Amica CCD, The CDA Group Building, Harby Road, Langar,
Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY
T: 01949 862 012 F: 01949 862 003
E: [email protected].uk
W: www.amica-international.co.uk

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Installation and ventilation
When installing this product we recommend
you seek the help of another individual. This
product may have some sharp edges. Please
take care and wear adequate PPE when
handling.
This appliance must never be installed close
to heat sources such as heating elements,
radiators, ovens and cookers nor installed in
damp places or direct sunlight.
Failure to provide adequate ventilation
can lead to increased running costs and
premature failure; it may also invalidate the
warranty provided with the product.
• The plug should be fully accessible at all times.
• Ensure ventilation openings are kept clear.
• Do not use a multi-plug adaptor in the socket to connect this
appliance alongside other appliances.
• Do not tilt the fridge beyond 45º.
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the appliance.
• Ensure that there is a gap of no less than 10cm above and to
the sides of the appliance to allow for ventilation. The clearance
between the sides and adjacent furniture must also allow the
doors to open fully. Note that a greater side gap will be required
if the appliance is to be positioned next to a wall to allow the
doors to open fully.
• A gap of 7cm should be allowed for ventilation between the rear
wall and the back of the appliance. There are plastic guides/
stoppers supplied with the appliance that should be fitted when
Fig. 6 Appliance dimensions
590
1820
540

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aligning the appliance with a wall.
Place the guide into the condenser
and turn it by 90° (Fig 9). The guide
will then lock into place. Take
extreme care not to damage the
condenser whilst doing this. These
guides will protect the condenser
and ensure a minimum air gap.
Electrical information
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a specially
earthed plug.
Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in
position. Should the fuse need to be replaced, it must be replaced
with a 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362.
The plug must be used with a specially earthed socket of 13
amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one
installed by an authorised electrician.
If in doubt regarding the electrical connection of this appliance,
consult a qualified electrician. Do not shorten the supply cable, the
appliance may require removal for servicing.
Fig. 7

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N.B. Ensure that the plug socket is situated in an easily accessible
place.
If the power supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be replaced
by an Amica authorised agent. If the plug socket does not match
the refrigerator plug, it must be replace by the manufacturer or an
authorised service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use plug adapters with this appliance.