Caple RI5506 User manual

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Built in 50/50 Fridge Freezer
Instruction Manual
RI5506

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CONTENTS
Warnings 3
Environmental Protection 12
Electrical Connection 13
Ventilation Requirements 14
Product Overview 15
Using The Appliance 16
Caple Fresh 22
Humidity Controlled Drawer 23
Easy Adjustable Door Shelf 24
Food Storage 25
Cleaning And Maintenance 32
Transport And Repositioning 35
Troubleshooting 36
Energy Saving Tips 39
Caple Contact Details 40

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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.
-The appliance must be connected with a properly
installed fused socket. The power supply (AC) and

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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.
-Do not operate the appliance before it is fully installed.

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-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 50 cm away from
stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm
away from electrical ovens.
-If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer,
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 freezer with
lace. This will affect the performance of your
fridge freezer.
-Clearance of at least 150 mm 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 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.
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
- 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
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.
- 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
IMPORTANT
Do not use th pliance 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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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
The main consideration when installing
a refrigeration product into a cabinet is
ventilation. The heat removed from the
appliance needs to be dissipated into the
room. Failure to correctly ventilate the
product can result in increased running
costs and premature failure. It will also
invalidate the guarantee provided with
the appliance.
An air intake in the plinth is required to
allow for the correct air flow (recommended
500mm x 40mm). If preferred a decorative
stainless steel plinth grille is available,
product code: GRILL/ SENSE600.
This can be purchased from your retailer or
www.caple.co.uk.
To ensure the correct operation of the
appliance it is important the top of the
housing is not blocked off. The top of
the cabinet needs to be vented into the
room,the recommended minimum size of
the vent opening is 500 x 40mm.
There should also be space at the rear
of the cabinet to allow the cool air to be
drawn over the condenser. This should also
be at least 540mm x 40mm. The more air
available to circulate the product, the more efficiently it will operate.
NOTE:
Installation instructions are supplied with the appliance in a separate document. Only the solid
metal fixing bracket is included (part 1a) for installation.
min. 40mm
Ventilation space at
rear to allow heat
dissipation from the
condenser
Plinth ventilation
min. 200cm2
Air flow
Air flow
min.40mm

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Control panel
2) Turbo fan
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper cover
5) Crisper
6) Freezer upper flap / drawer
7) Freezer drawers
8) Ice box tray
9) Freezer glass shelves
10) Bottle shelf
11) Adjustable door shelf
12) Door shelf
13) Egg tray
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
This presentation is only for information
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6) Freezer upper ap / Drawer
7)
8) Ice box tray
9)
10)
11)
12) l
13) tray

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USING THE APPLIANCE
› Before using your appliance, 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 appliance
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.
› Your appliance 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.
› When the appliance has been positioned, adjust the feet to ensure the unit is stable. This is
essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening/closing.
WARNING:
Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the appliance 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
Frost Free refrigerators have a different operating
system to static refrigerators.
In normal (static) fridges, the humidity entering the
fridge due to opening the door, and the humidity
inherent in the food, causes frost build-up in the
freezer compartment.
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.
A built-in fan blows dry and cold air evenly
throughout the cooler 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 allows ease of use,
in addition to its huge capacity and
stylish appearance.

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DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL
1) Temperature set button
2) Super cooling mode LED
3) Alarm indicator LED
4) Temperature setting indicator
max.
123 4
MIN MAX

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TEMPERATURE SET BUTTON
This button allows you to change and set the temperature of the fridge freezer. In order to set
the temperature of the fridge freezer, press this button until the desired temperature setting is
selected. Use this button also to activate super cooling mode.
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
› The initial temperature of the setting display is middle temperature indicator.
› Every time you press the button, the set temperature will decrease.
› If you press temperature set button until the Super cooling symbol is displayed on the
display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds, the super cooling
LED will blink.
› If you keep on pressing the button, it will restart from the last value. It may be set to any
value ranging from MIN to MAX. As you press temperature set button from MIN to MAX,
the temperature decreases. To save energy in winter months, operate your refrigerator in a
lower position.
SUPER COOLING MODE - WHEN WOULD IT BE USED?
› To cool/freeze huge quantities of food.
› To cool/freeze fresh food.
› To cool/freeze quickly.
› To store seasonal food for a long time.
HOW TO USE?
› Press temperature set button until super cooling light comes on.
› Super cooling LED will light during this mode.
› For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the
appliance to active Super Cooling mode 5 hours before you put the fresh food into
the fridge.

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› During this mode if you press the temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled
and the setting will be restore back to the MAX setting. Super cooling mode will be
automatically cancelled after 5 hours.
ALARM LIGHT
› In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm LED will illuminate red.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT WARNINGS
› It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in
terms of its efficiency.
› Do not start another adjustment while you are already making an adjustment.
› Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the
quantity of food kept inside the fridge and the ambient temperature in the location of
your fridge.
› In order to allow your fridge to reach the operating temperature after being connected
to mains, do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge.
Please note that, depending on the ambient temperature, it may take 24 hours for your
fridge to reach the operating temperature.
› A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge
when connecting or disconnecting to mains, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your
fridge will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
› Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature range
T/N = 16°C - 43°C intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class
displayed on the information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of
the stated temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
LED illuminate red.
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range
T/N 6 C - 43
Climate
Class Ambient Temperature oC
T Between 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N Between 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)