Caple RFF731 User manual

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Free Standing Fridge Freezer
Instruction Manual
RFF731

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CONTENTS
Warnings 3
Environmental Protection 12
Electrical Connection 13
Product Overview 14
Using The Appliance 15
Accessories 27
Humidity Controlled Drawer 29
Food Storage 30
Cleaning And Maintenance 37
Transport And Repositioning 39
Troubleshooting 40
Energy Saving Tips 44
Caple Contact Details 48

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully and completely before
using your appliance. They provide you with important
information regarding the safe installation, use and
maintenance of the appliance as well as useful advice
for getting the best out of your fridge freezer. Keep this
booklet in a safe place for future reference and pass on
to any future owner.
-This appliance is produced in accordance with all
applicable local and international standards
and regulations.
-This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
› Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments.
› Farm Houses.
› By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
› Bed and breakfast type environments.
-This appliance may only be used by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if
they are supervised whilst using it. They may only use
it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it
in a safe manner. They must be able to recognise and
understand the dangers of misuse.

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SAFETY WITH CHILDREN:
-This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above.
-Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away
unless continuously supervised or they have been
shown how to use it in a safe manner. Children must
be able to understand and recognise the possible
dangers caused by incorrect operation.
-Children should be supervised in the vicinity of
the appliance.
-Never allow children to play with the appliance.
-Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried
out by children without supervision.
-Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.
-Materials used for packaging (nylon, staplers,
Styrofoam etc.) may cause harmful effects to children,
they should be disposed of immediately.
-Children can injure themselves on an open door. Do
not let children sit on the open door, lean against it or
swing on it.
TECHNICAL SAFETY:
-Maintenance and repair work must be made only
by authorised Caple service technicians. Installation
and repair work that is carried out by unauthorised
technicians may endanger you.

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-While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should
only be undertaken by a Caple authorised service
technician. Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated.
-It is dangerous to alter or modify the specifications of
the appliance in any way. The requirements for this
appliance are stated on the rating label.
-Risk of injury due to electric shock. Any contact with
live connections or tampering with the electrical or
mechanical components of the appliance will endanger
your safety and may lead to the
appliance malfunctioning.
-To maintain the efficiency and safety of your appliance,
we recommend you always use original spare parts
and to call only our authorised Caple Service agents in
case of need.
-Multi-socket adapters and extension leads should
not be used to connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply.
-The electrical system of this appliance may be used
safely only when it is correctly connected to an
efficient earthing system in compliance with the safety
standards currently in effect.
-Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground
connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the
plug does not match, we recommend you consult a
qualified electrician for assistance.

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-The appliance must be connected with a properly
installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and
voltage at the operating point must match with the
details on the rating plate of the appliance.
-Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the
Grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
-The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and
electric shock.
-We do not accept responsibility for any damages that
occur due to ungrounded usage.
-If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
-A specially grounded plug has been connected to the
power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be
used with a specially grounded socket of 13 amperes.
If there is no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS:
-Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution
conditions (electricity voltage and frequency) and the
requirements of the appliance are compatible.
-During installation the appliance must be completely
disconnected from the mains electricity supply.

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-Do not operate the appliance before it is fully installed.
-The appliance must be installed by an
authorised technician.
-WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting
from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in
accordance with the following instructions.
-This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000m.
-Your appliance must be at least 50cm away from
stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5cm
away from electrical ovens.
-If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep fridge,
there must be at least 2cm between them to prevent
humidity forming on the outer surface.
-Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This
will affect the performance of your fridge.
-Clearance of at least 150mm is required at the top of
your appliance. Do not place anything on top of
your appliance.
-Caple is not responsible for any damage that may
be caused by defective placement and installation by
unauthorised persons.
-When unpacking the appliance, make sure that it is not
damaged during transportation.
-Check the appliance for any damage.
-In the case of any defect; do not use the appliance and
contact your retailer or Caple Service immediately.

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-WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Caple
service technician or similarly qualified persons in order
to prevent a hazard.
-Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This
may cause a short circuit or electric shock.
-The plug must be accessible after installation.
-WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-
outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the
appliance.
-Protect your appliance against atmospheric effects. Do
not expose it to effects such as sun, rain, snow etc.
DURING USE:
-Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
-Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in
the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are
tightly closed.
-If you know you will not be using the appliance for a
while switch it off from the main supply and unplug it.
-WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
-Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as
this will prevent adequate ventilation.

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-When the appliance is not in use, we recommend you
turn it off, and isolate it from the electrical supply.
-This appliance must be used in the vertical position on
a flat surface.
-WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
-The manufacturer will not be held liable for any
damages that might arise out of incorrect or improper
use of the appliance.
-Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Your hands
may freeze to the frozen food.
-Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after
they are removed from the freezer compartment.
Frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips
and tongue.
-Do not re-freeze partially or fully thawed food. This
may cause health issues such as food poisoning.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has
been cooked.
-Do not place glass bottles or cans containing
carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment as they
will burst when the contents freezes.
-If using the appliance to quickly cool drinks, do not
leave bottles inside the freezer compartment for more
than 1 hour, otherwise they could burst.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
-Clean the appliance thoroughly before use.
-Always switch off the appliance from the mains
isolating the electrical supply before any cleaning or
maintenance.
-WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
TRANSPORT:
-WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
-Always transport the appliance in its original packaging
and in an upright position.
-If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant, you
should take care during transportation and installation
to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged.
R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural
gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to
damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away
from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the
room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
-Never use the door handles for lifting.
-The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must
be transported by two people.

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DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:
-Old fridges and fridges contain isolation material and
refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
-If your old fridge or fridge has a lock, break or remove
the lock before discarding it, because children may get
trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
-Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before
disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending
pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Symbol ISO 7010 W021
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
WARNING: Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE: Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials
CAUTION: Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT: Operating the system correctly
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
- The appliance is heavy and could cause injury, it must be transported by two people.DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE:- Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.- If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.- Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before disposal, e.g. by puncturing coolant channels, bending pipework, scratching the surface coating.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. This
appliance is marked according to the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that
this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal
must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you
purchased the product.
CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all
applicable legislation, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all
applicable legislation.
TECHNICAL FICHE
This appliance conforms to all current and applicable energy regulations. To view the Technical
Fiche that supports the energy labelling data, please visit the product page on our website
www.caple.co.uk
WARRANTY
Your new appliance is covered by warranty. The warranty card is enclosed - if it is missing, you
must provide the following information to your retailer in order to receive a replacement: date
of purchase, model and serial number (placed on the inside of the appliance storage drawer).
Registration can also be completed online by visiting www.caple.co.uk.
Ensure you keep your warranty card safe, you may need to show it to Caple Service together
with proof of purchase.
If you fail to show your warranty card you will incur all repair charges.
Spare parts are only available from Caple Service and spare parts authorised centres.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For your safety please read the following information
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:1.Remove the fuse cover and fuse.2.Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362 type, into the fuse cover.3.Replace fuse cover.
WARNING
This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance operates from 220-240 volts and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in
the plug.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:1.Remove the fuse cover and fuse.2.Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362 type, into the fuse cover.3.Replace fuse cover.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position.
The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3-pin mains plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse.
Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and
approved to BS1362.
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To change a
fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:
1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the fuse cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug.To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:1.Remove the fuse cover and fuse.2.Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362 type, into the fuse cover.3.Replace fuse cover.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary
according to the appliance model.
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1. Wine rack
2. Fridge shelves
3. Chiller
4. Crisper cover
5. Crisper
6. Freezer top-middle basket
7. Freezer bottom basket
8. Levelling feet
9. Ice tray
10. Freezer glass shelves
11. Bottle shelf
12. Door shelf
13. Door shelf
14. Egg holder

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USING THE APPLIANCE
› Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of
sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge
after cleaning.
› Remove all transport tapes and foam protection pieces.
Clean the interior with a cloth dampened in lukewarm
soap and water. Rinse with clean water and dry.
› The adjustable front legs should be stabilised at an
appropriate height to allow your fridge to operate in a
stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning
them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should
be done before placing food in the fridge.
› Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with
black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° as shown in the figure to prevent the condenser
from touching the wall.
› Your fridge may have an odour when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the
odour will fade when your fridge starts to cool.
WARNING:
Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the refrigerator on for at least
12 hours. The coolant within the product needs time to settle after it has been transported and
put into position, failure to do this will affect the cooling performance of your appliance.
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FROST FREE TECHNOLOGY
Fridge-freezers with Frost-free technology have a different
operating system to static fridge-freezers.
In normal (static) fridge-freezers, the humidity entering the fridge-
freezer due to opening the door, and the humidity inherent in the
food, causes frost build-up in the fridge and freezer compartments.
To defrost the frost and ice in the freezer compartment, you are
required to periodically switch off the fridge, place the frozen food
in a separate cooled container, then remove the ice gathered in the
freezer compartment. The situation is completely different in Frost
free fridges-freezers.
A built-in fan blows dry and cold air evenly throughout the
fridge and freezer compartments. The cold air disperses uniformly
between the shelves, ensuring all your food is cooled equally, thus
preventing humidity and frost build-up. Therefore, your Frost-free
fridge-freezer allows ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity
and stylish appearance.

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DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL
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1. Fridge temperature value screen.
2. Super cooling indicator.
3. Freezer temperature value screen.
4. Super freeze indicator.
5. Warning / alarm symbol.
6. Eco mode symbol.
7. Holiday mode symbol.
8. Child-lock symbol.
9. Fridge Temperature Set Button.
Set to 8, 6, 5, 4, 2°C Super Cool.
10. Freezer Temperature Set Button.
Set to -16, -18, -20, -22, -24°C
Super Freeze.
11. Mode Button

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SUPER FREEZE MODE
Purpose:
› To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.
› To freeze prepared foods.
› To freeze food quickly to retain freshness.
How to use:
› Press the freezer set button until the Super Freeze symbol can be seen on
the screen. The buzzer will sound. Mode will be set.
During this mode:
› Temperature of fridge and Super Cool mode may be adjusted. In this case
Super Freeze mode continues.
› Economy and Holiday mode can not be selected.
› Super Freeze mode can be cancelled by the same operation of selecting.
NOTE:
The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) that can be frozen within
24 hours is shown on the appliance label.
For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, activate
Super Freeze mode 3 hours before you put fresh food into the freezer. At the
end of this period, the fridge will sound an audible alarm notifying that it
is ready.
Super Freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending
on the environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a
sufficiently low temperature.

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SUPER COOL MODE
Purpose:
› To cool and store a large quantity of food in the fridge compartment.
› To quickly cool drinks.
How to use:
› Press the Fridge set button until Super Cool symbol can be seen on the
screen. The buzzer will sound. Mode will be set.
During this mode:
› Temperature of freezer and Super Freeze mode may be adjusted.
In this case Super Cool mode continues.
› Economy and Holiday mode can not be selected.
› Super Cool mode can be cancelled by the same operation of selecting.

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ECONOMY MODE
Purpose:
Energy saving. During periods of less frequent use (door opening) or
absence from home, such as a Holiday, Economy Mode can provide optimum
temperature whilst saving power.
How to use:
› Push the “mode” button until the ‘eco’ symbol appears.
› Eco symbol will blink 3 times. When mode is set, the buzzer will sound.
› Freezer and refrigerator temperature segments will show “E”.
› Economy symbol and E will light till mode finishes.
During this mode:
› Freezer may be adjusted. When Economy mode is cancelled, the selected
setting values will proceed.
› Fridge may be adjusted. When Economy mode is cancelled, the selected
setting values will proceed.
› Super Cool and Super Freeze modes can be selected. Economy mode is
automatically cancelled and the selected mode is activated.
› Holiday mode can be selected after cancelling the economy mode. Then
the selected mode is activated.
› To cancel, you will just need to press the “mode” button.