Bertazzoni REF31BMFIX Mounting instructions

31 inch bottom mount freestanding refrigerator with automatic icemaker
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Thank you for choosing Bertazzoni. We are sure you will find your new
refrigerator a pleasure to use, before you use the appliance, we recommend
that you read through these instructions carefully, which provide important
details regarding installation and use. Please keep a copy for future reference.
Contents
Important safety instructions……………..2
Refrigerator Overview………………..…..5
Installing your new appliance…………….6
Display controls…………………………..15
Using your refrigerator…………….….....17
Cleaning and care…………………….....18
Helpful hints and tips………………….…19
Troubleshooting…………………….…....20
Disposal of the appliance…….………….23
Important Safety Instructions
Read and follow all safety
messages. Save these
instructions.
This safety alert symbol will help you
understand situations and hazards that
may cause injury or death.
WARNING
The WARNING alert means a potentially
hazardous situation. Serious injury or
death may occur if not avoided.
DANGER
The DANGER alert means an
imminently hazardous situation. Serious
injury or death may occur if not avoided.
CAUTION
The CAUTION alert means a potentially
hazardous situation. Moderate or minor
injury may occur if not avoided.
WARNING
1. Connect to potable water supply only.
2. Please ensure that everyone using this
appliance is familiar with its operations
and safety features. This appliance is not
intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, unless supervised or
properly instructed.
3. This appliance is intended to be used in
residential households and similar
domestic applications.
4. Keep explosive and flammable
substances away from unit. Do not store
similar products in the refrigerator.
5. Disconnect power before servicing or
installing an Ice Maker.
6. Use nonflammable cleaner.
7. Use 2 or more people to remove old unit
and for installation of the new unit .
8. Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
9. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
10. Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
11. The instructions include the following
wording regarding the use of extension
cords:
Do not use an extension cord or
ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
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order to avoid a hazard.
12. Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstructions.
DANGER
To avoid the risks that are always present
when using an electric appliance, it is
recommended that you pay attention to
the instructions about electricity below.
1. The appliance requires single phase
115V/60Hz power supply. It has a power
cord that has a 3-prong grounding plug
that minimizes the possibility of electrical
shock. This appliance must be grounded.
Do not remove grounding prong or modify
the power plug.
2. The unit should be plugged into a
dedicated electrical outlet that meets all
current standards and requirements. Do
not plug anything else into the same outlet
and ensure the appliance is the only thing
plugged into the entire circuit. It should
have its own dedicated breaker. Otherwise,
this may overload the circuit and cause a
fire.
3. The power plug must be accessible
when the appliance is installed.
4. The appliance should not be turn off
with a switch or other device.
5. Make sure that the plug is not pinched
or damaged. Otherwise, it may cause
short circuit, electric shock, overheating
and could become a potential fire hazard
6. Do not insert the power plug if the
socket is loose, there is a risk of electric
shock or fire.
7. Switch off the appliance and disconnect
it from the main power before it is cleaned
or moved.
8. Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the electrical cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the socket
to prevent damaging the power cord.
9. Do not operate the appliance without
the cover over interior lighting.
10. Any electrical component must be
replaced or repaired by a qualified
electrician or authorized service engineer.
Only genuine replacement parts should be
used.
11. To avoid eye injury, do not look directly
into the LED light located in the
refrigerator compartment. If it is not
functioning correctly, consult a qualified,
registered electrician or replace it in
accordance with the “cleaning and care”
chapter.
12. The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is
contained within the refrigerant circuit of
the appliance. During transportation and
installation of the appliance, ensure that
none of the components of the refrigerant
circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant
(R600a) is flammable.
13. Risk of child entrapment. Before you
throw away your old appliance:
Take off the doors
Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
CAUTION
1. Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or
explosive substances in the appliances.
2. Avoid open flames (candles, lamps etc.)
and sources of ignition.
3. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated.
4. For appliances with TYPE Y
ATTACHMENT, the instructions shall
contain the substance of the following.
5. Unpack and check through the
appliance. Should any damage be evident,
do not plug in the appliance but contact
the shop immediately from which you
purchased it. Keep all packing materials in
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6. We recommend that you wait for 4
hours before connecting the appliance to
allow the refrigerant to flow back into the
compressor.
General safety and daily use
It is important to use your appliance safely.
We recommend that you follow the
guidelines below.
We recommend that you keep this user’s
manual with the appliance for future
reference.
This appliance is intended to be used in
households and similar applications such
as:
-Staff kitchen-areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
-Clients in hotels, motels and other
residential types of environment;
-Bed and breakfast type of environments;
-Catering and similar non-retail
applications.
Children should always be supervised
when using the appliance to ensure proper
and safe usage.
Store any food in accordance with the
storage instructions from the
manufacturer.
Do not try to repair the appliance yourself.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
damage to the power cord may cause a
short circuit, fire or electric shock.
Do not place excess food directly against
the air outlet on the rear wall of both the
refrigerator and freezer compartment, as it
affects sufficient air circulation.
Do not place hot items near the plastic
components of this appliance.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it
has been thawed out.
Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment. Bottles and cans
may explode.
Use caution consuming popsicles or ice
cubes straight from the freezer as this can
cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
Safety for children and Individuals with
health issues/disabilities
Keep all packaging away from children to
avoid risk of suffocation.
Protect children from being scalded by
touching the compressor at the rear
bottom of appliance
Do not place items on top of the
appliance as this could cause injury
should they fall off.
Never allow children to play with the
appliance by hanging or standing over or
on the doors, racks, shelves and drawers
etc.
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Refrigerator Overview
Note！
Layout may vary from model to model.
To obtain the best energy efficiency from this product, please place all shelves, drawers
and baskets on their original position as per the illustration above.
door bin
door bin
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Installing Your New Appliance
Before using the appliance for the first
time, Please take note of the following
important points.
WARNING
For proper installation, this refrigerator
must be placed on a level surface of hard
material that is the same height as the rest
of the flooring. This surface should be
strong enough to support a fully loaded
refrigerator.
The rollers, which are not
castors/swiveling wheels, should be only
used for forward or backward movement.
Moving the refrigerator sideways may
damage your floor and the rollers.
Ventilation of appliance
In order to improve efficiency of
the cooling system and save
energy, it is necessary to maintain proper
ventilation around the appliance
. For this
reason, enough clear
available around the
refrigerator.
Suggestion:
It is advisable for there to be at least 2
inches of clearance from the back of the
fridge to the wall, at least 3/8 inches of
clearance from its top, at least 3/8 inches
from its side to the wall and a clear space
in
front to allow the
doors
to
open
130°. As shown in following diagrams.
Note:
Place your appliance in a dry place to
avoid moisture.
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight,
rain or frost. Position the appliance away
from heat sources such as stoves, fire or
heaters.
Leveling of appliance

For enough leveling and air circulating in
the lower rear section of the appliance, the
bottom feet may need to be adjusted. You
can adjust them manually or by using a
suitable tool.
To allow the doors to self-close, tilt the
top backwards by 3/8 – 5/8 inch
(10mm~15mm).
space should be
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be
changed, from the right side (as supplied)
to the left side if required.
Warning! When reversing the door, the
appliance must not be connected to the
mains. Make sure that the plug is removed
from the mains socket.
Additional parts (in the plastic bag)
Allen Wrench(4mm)
Left Hinge
Left Hinge Cover
Right Screw Cover
Left Middle Hinge
Left Stop Block*2
Left Door Stopper*2
Note: If required, the refrigerator may be
positioned on its back in order to gain
access to the base, it should be rested on
soft foam packaging or similar material to
avoid damaging the backboard of the
refrigerator. To reverse the door, the
following steps are recommended.
1. Stand the refrigerator upright. Open the
door to remove all door racks (to avoid
damage) and then close the door.
Caution!
slightly squeeze the door rack from two
sides towards the center and inside of the
door rack, then move it upward when
taking out the upper rack and lower rack.
2. Remove right upper hinge cover ①on
top of the cabinet. Remove the 3 screws
②used for fixing the right upper hinge part
(see picture below) and dismount the
upper hinge parts ③.

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3. Remove screw cover from the left-front
corner of cabinet with flat head
screwdriver and install screw cover-right to
the right front corner. Put the upper hinge
cover(right) and upper hinge part (right)
into the plastic bag.
4. Remove the upper door from the middle
hinge by carefully lifting the door straight
up.
5. Place the upper door on a smooth
surface with its panel upwards. Loosen
screw ③and take down part ②and part
①, Install replacement door stopper-left
provided (in the plastic bag attached) and
left stop block to the left side with screw ③.
Conserve part ①and ②with the
appliance for future reference.
6. Use the Allen wrench(provided in the
plastic bag) to loosen screws used to fix
the right middle hinge and remove right
middle hinge. Then remove the lower
door.
7. Place the lower door on a smooth
surface with its panel upwards. Loosen
screw ③and dismount part ②and part
①, Install replacement door stopper-left
provided (in the plastic bag) and left stop
block to the left side with screw ③. Keep
part ①and ②with the appliance for future
reference.

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8. Change screw hole covers and screw
on middle cover plate from left to right (as
shown in figure below).
9. Lie the refrigerator backwards, Remove
④(right), Remove three self-tapping
screws from the lower hinge part(right).
Loosen the lower hinge axis then install it
on the reverse hole site, and tighten into
position(change it into left hinge part).
Remove the lower hinge part to the
left-bottom corner of the cabinet, Then fix
it with 3 screws, finally install part ④on
the left-bottom and right-bottom of cabinet.
10. Stand the refrigerator upright and
carefully slot the lower door onto the lower
hinge pin and hold in position. install
middle hinge-left (in the plastic bag)
ensuring the lower door in secured in
place.
11. Carefully slot the upper door onto the
middle hinge pin and hold in position.
Move the upper door to an appropriate
position, adjust left upper hinge(in the
plastic bag) and upper door, then fit the
hinge pin into the hinge hole at the top and
the door to secure the door in place. Then
fix the upper hinge part with screws
(Please carefully hold upper door by hand
when installing).

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12.
Assemble the left
hinge cover provided
(in the plastic bag) to
match the hinge,
install the door racks to
original position.
Keep the right hinge
cover with the
appliance for future
reference.
Connecting the Water Supply
An Ice Maker and/or water filter may be
installed on your new refrigerator. A water
filter removes unwanted particles from
your water. It does not, however, sterilize
or destroy microorganisms. For
purification and sterilization, it may be
necessary to purchase a water purifying
system.
For the ice maker to operate properly, The
appliance must be connected to a
drinking water supply and ensure the
water pressure is between 30 to 125 psi.
WARNING
The water connection must be carried out
by a qualified plumber. Operation outside
the water pressure range may cause
malfunction and severe, damaging water
leaks.
Under normal conditions, a 200cc (5.75
oz.) cup can be filled in about 10 seconds.
If the refrigerator is installed in an area
with low water pressure (below 30 psi), a
booster pump may be installed to
compensate for lower inlet pressures.
The following tools and parts will be
needed:
(Not supplied ):
Important:
Use tubing supplied with the refrigerator
and/or all new tubing. Do not use old
tubing.
1- All work must comply with local
plumbing code specifications and
requirements.
2- Connect to cold water line with
water pressure between 30 and
125 psi.
3- Take caution to not contaminate
water pipes. The size of pipes is
1/4".
4- The product comes with the filter.
Please connect the water filter
referring to the filter instructions.
Connecting the Water Supply
1- Shut off power supply.
2- Shut off water main supply.
3- In the cold-water supply line, drill a
¼” hole in the vertical section or
horizontal (top of pipe). Then
install the saddle-type shutoff
valve. Ensure the outlet end is
firmly in the ¼” hole.
4- Securely connect the ¼” extension

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tubing to the shutoff valve using
the ferrule sleeve and
compression nut. Do not over
tighten.
5- Place other end of tubing in sink or
empty container. Turn water
supply back on and open the
shutoff valve to flush any
contaminants out. Run water until
clear. Close Shutoff valve.
Connecting the water supply to filter
inlet.
The items needed to complete the
connection can be found at your local
hardware store.
You can use plastic tubing, copper tubing,
or stainless steel tubing as the water line
installation kit.
PLASTIC
TUBING
COPPER
TUBING
STAINLESS
STEEL
TUBING
1/4" plastic
tubing
molded end
(bulb)
1/4" copper
tubing
1/4"
Stainless
tubing
1/4”
compression
nut (1)
1/4"
compression
nut (1)
1/4"
compression
nut (1)
Ferrule (2)
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1. Connect the water supply line to the
compression fitting (assembled with a 1/4"
tube, included in refrigerator).
If you are using copper tubing, slip the
compression nut (not supplied) and ferrule
(not supplied) on the copper tubing (not
supplied).
If you are using plastic tubing, insert the
molded end (bulb) of the plastic tubing into
the compression fitting.
Important: Do not use without the molded
end (bulb) of the plastic tubing.

If you are using stainless steel tubing,
slip the compression nut on the stainless
tubing (not supplied).
2. Tighten the compression nut onto the
compression fitting. Do not over-tighten
the compression nut.
3. Connecting the 1/4" tube (assembled
with compression nut and compression
fitting) to water filter inlet, following these
steps below.
1) Take two clips out, then pull out two
stoppers of the water filter.
2) Fully insert the 1/4" tube into the inlet of
the water filter.
3) Insert a clip in the proper position as the
figure shown below and confirm that the
clip holds the 1/4" tube firmly.
Connecting the water filter outlet to
refrigerator
A connector, two clips and a water line
(1/4") are provided with refrigerator for
installation.
1. Fully insert one head of the water line
(1/4") into the outlet of water filter.
2. Insert a clip in the proper position as the
figure shown below and confirm that the
clip holds the water line (1/4") firmly.

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Note：
In order to fix the water filter at the proper
position and avoid over bending the water
line (1/4"), you should determine the
distance from the shutoff valve to the filter
mounting location previously. Then cut the
water line (1/4") as required length.
3. After connecting the water line (1/4"),
please turn on the shutoff valve to flush
the filter for 5 minutes before use.
Note:
The initial dark discoloration of water is
normal.
4. Connect the water line (1/4") with
refrigerator by a connector.
1) Fully insert the other head of the water
line (1/4") into the connector.
2) Fully insert the water line of the
refrigerator (at the right of the compressor
room) into the connector.
3) Insert two clips in the install pack as
shown below, and then confirm that each
clip holds the water line firmly.
Note：
The water line must be fully inserted into
the center of the connector to prevent
water leaking.
Fixing the water filter
To fix the water filter, follow these steps
below.
1. Determine the location to mount the
water filter.
Note:
The water filter should be mounted on
the wall where it is convenient to be
replaced.
Do not mount the filter onto the
refrigerator! Coolant pipes might be
pierced!
2. Determine the distance from the shutoff
valve to the filter mounting location, and
the distance from the filter mounting
location to the refrigerator.
3. To avoid over bending the water line,
cut the water line (1/4") as required length
according to the determined distance
previously.
4. Mount the filter holder onto the wall by
using a screwdriver and attach the water
filter.
Warning!
The water filter must be held upright as
shown in the figure. It is critical to connect
the water line tube into the filter inlet and
outlet correctly.
The water line (1/4") length should be
less than 5m. If the water line is too long
(>5m), the ice and cold water content may
be affected due to insufficient water
pressure.

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5. After connecting the water supply, water
filter, and the refrigerator, water
connecting system layout shows below.
Note:
It is recommended to employ a qualified
person to install the water system.

If you have to repair or disassemble the
water line, cut off the ends of water line
(1/4") to make sure you get a snug,
leak-free connection.
Warning!
After turning on the shutoff valve, make
sure that there is no leakage at all
connection points of the water lines.
If there is a leakage, turn off the shutoff
valve immediately and tighten the
connector or make the water lines fully
inserted into the connector.
After powering on the refrigerator, let the
ice maker make ice for one to two days,
then throw out the first one or two buckets
of ice to make sure that all impurities have
been removed from the water lines.
Do not pull hard on the water lines, it may
damage the water system.
The water line should not be pressed by
heavy things and should not bend too
much.
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filters and without filters
1/4”tube(assembled)
4. Connect the with
refrigerator by a connector.
1) Fully insert the other head of the
into the connector.
2) Fully insert the water line of the
refrigerator (at the right of the compressor
room) into the connector.
3) Insert two clips in the install pack as
shown below, and then confirm that each
clip holds the water line firmly.
1/4”tube(assembled)
1/4”tube(assembled)
If you choose to use without the water filter.

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Display Controls
Use the appliance according to the following guidelines. The functions are described
below in more detail.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when you start your
refrigerator for the first time, the
temperature for the refrigerator is set to
39°F(4°C) and the freezer is set to
0°F(-18°C). If you want to change the
temperature, follow the instructions below.
Caution! When you set a temperature, you
set an average temperature for the whole
refrigerator cabinet. Temperatures inside
each compartment may vary from
the temperature displayed on the panel,
depending on how much food you store
and where you place them. Ambient
temperature may also affect the actual
temperature inside the appliance.
1. °F /°C
To toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit
on the display, press and hold the “TEMP.”
button for three seconds.
2. Fridge
Press the “ZONE” button until the “Fridge”
icon lights up, then press the “TEMP.”
button to select a temperature setting.
If you have set the temperature type to
Fahrenheit, the temperature settings cycle
from 44°F to 34°F.
If you have set the temperature type to
Celsius, the temperature settings cycle
from 7°C to 1°C.
3. Freezer
Press the “ZONE” button until the
“Freezer” icon lights up, then press the
“TEMP.” button to select a temperature
setting.
If you have set the temperature type to
Fahrenheit, the temperature settings cycle
from 7°F to -11°F.
If you have set the temperature type to
Celsius, the temperature settings cycle
from -14°C to -24°C.
4. Super Cool
Super Cool can refrigerate the food
quicker and keep food fresh for a longer
period. This is useful to activate before
inserting a large amount of warm/room
temperature food.
Press the “MODE” button to activate
this function. The “Super Cool” icon will be
illuminated and the fridge temperature
indicator will display 34°F (1°C).
Super Cool will automatically turn off
after 3 hours.
When super Cool function is on you
can turn it off by pressing the “MODE” or
setting fridge temperature. To manually
turn off the Super Cool function, the fridge

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Using your refrigerator
This section tells you how to use most of its useful features. It is recommended that this
section is read carefully before using the appliance. Features may vary according to
models.
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage of canned
liquid, bottled drinks and packed food, etc.
Do not place too many heavy things in the
racks.
Shelf in Refrigerator chamber
1. The shelves in the refrigerator chamber
can be taken out to be cleaned.
2.The crisper is suitable for storage of
vegetables and fruit.
Pull the crisper out level, then lift it up
slightly to extract the crisper.
Follow the sequence in reverse to
re-position the crisper.
Using the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment is provided with
an ice box, a small drawer, a lower drawer
and a middle drawer. The freezer drawers
are suitable for storage of foods required
to be frozen, such as meat, ice cream and
other frozen goods.
CAUTION
Ensure that bottles are not stored in the
freezer as freezing may cause the bottle to
break.
Automatic Icemaker
Icemaker makes Ice automatically.
Note:
When the ice maker dumps ice into the
ice box, any sounds are part of normal
operation.
If ice is not dispensed for a long period
of time, it may clump in the Ice box. If this
occurs, please remove all the ice and
empty the box.
In case of prolonged absence and the
ice maker is not used, close the water
valve to prevent leaks.
It is recommended that the first several ice
charges be discarded to ensure highest
quality of Ice.
Do not store cans or containers that will
burst when frozen.
CAUTION
Do not allow your children to touch the ice
maker. This could cause injury.

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Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons the appliance
(including exterior and interior accessories)
should be cleaned regularly at least every
two months.
CAUTION
The appliance must not be connected to
the mains during cleaning. Danger of
electrical shock! Before cleaning switch
the appliance off and remove the plug
from the mains socket.
Exterior cleaning
To maintain good appearance of your
appliance, It should be cleaned regularly.
Spray water onto a cleaning cloth instead
of spraying directly on the surface of the
appliance. This helps ensure an even
distribution of moisture to the surface.
Clean the doors, handles and cabinet
surfaces with a mild detergent and then
wiped dry with a soft cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp objects as they are
likely to scratch the surface.
Do not use Thinner, Car detergent,
Clorox, ethereal oil, abrasive cleansers or
organic solvent such as Benzene for
cleaning. They may damage the surface
of the appliance and may cause fire.
Interior cleaning
You should clean the appliance interior
regularly. It will be easier to clean when
food stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the
fridge freezer with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda, and then rinse with
warm water using a wrung-out sponge or
cloth. Wipe completely dry before
replacing the shelves and baskets.
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable
parts before putting them back into place.
Although this appliance automatically
defrosts, a layer of frost may occur on the
freezer compartment’s interior walls if the
freezer door is opened frequently or kept
open too long. If the frost is too thick,
choose a time when the freezer is nearly
empty and proceed as follow:
1. Remove existing food and accessories
baskets, unplug the appliance from the
mains power and leave the doors open.
Ventilate the room thoroughly to
accelerate the process.
2. When defrosting is completed, clean the
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WARNING
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the freezer compartment. Only after
the interior is completely dry should the
appliance be switched back on and
plugged back into the mains socket.
Door seals cleaning
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky
food and drinks can cause seals to stick to
the cabinet and tear when you open the
door. Wash seal with a mild detergent and
warm water. Rinse and dry it thoroughly
after cleaning.
CAUTION
Only after the door seals are completely
dry should the appliance be powered on
Replacing the LED light
Warning: The LED light must be replaced
by a competent person. If the LED light is
damaged, follow the steps below:
1. Unplug the refrigerator from the
electrical outlet.
2. Locate the LED light on the inside of
the refrigerator.
3. Remove the light cover. Insert a tool
(tweezers or a screwdriver) along the side
opening of the LED light cover. Pop open
the side over the cover, grasp the exposed
side and gently pull towards you to remove
the item and expose the LED light.
4. Replace the new LED light.
5. Replace the light cover.
Helpful hints and tips
Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.

Try to avoid keeping the door open for
long periods in order to conserve energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc.)

Do not set the temperature colder than
necessary.

Do not store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.

Place the appliance in a well
ventilated, humidity free, room. Please
refer to Installing your new appliance
chapter.

If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as
this is designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration

Do not place hot food directly into the
refrigerator or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase resulting in the
compressor having to work harder and will
consume more energy.

Do cover or wrap the food，particularly if it
has a strong odor.

Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
Hints for refrigeration

Meat (All Types) Wrap in polyethylene
food: wrap and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer. Always follow
food storage times and use by dates
suggested by manufacturers.

Cooked food, cold dishes, etc.:
They should be covered and may be
placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables:
They should be stored in the special
drawer provided.

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Butter and cheese:
Should be wrapped in airtight foil or plastic
film wrap.

Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be stored in the
door racks.
Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings before putting
food in the compartment.

Prepare food in small portions to enable
it to be rapidly and completely frozen and
to make it possible to subsequently thaw
only the quantity required.

Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or
polyethylene food wraps which are airtight,

Do not allow fresh ，unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen to avoid
temperature rise of the latter.

Iced products，if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment, could possibly cause frost
burns to the skin.

It is recommended to label and date each
frozen package in order to keep track of
the storage time.
Hints for the storage of frozen food

Ensure that frozen food has been stored
correctly by the food retailer

Once defrosted ，food will deteriorate
rapidly and should not be re-frozen. Do not
exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.
Switching off your appliance
If the appliance needs to be switched off
for an extended period, the following steps
should be taken prevent mold.
1. Remove all food.
2. Remove the power plug from the mains
socket.
3. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4. Ensure that all the doors are wedged
open slightly to allow air to circulate.
Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not
functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service,
please see below.
WARNING
1. Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have made
the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service
engineer or the shop where you purchased the product.
2. A child entrapment warning statement is included in either the operating instructions
or in a use and care manual provided with each refrigerator.
Problem Possible Cause & Solution
Appliance is not working
correctly
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
properly.