Caple RIL1800 User manual

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Premium Built-In Fridge
Instruction Manual
RIL1800

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CONTENTS
Warnings 3
Environmental Protection 11
Electrical Connection 12
Ventilation Requirements 13
Product Overview 14
Using The Appliance 15
Operating Your Fridge 17
Humidity Controlled Drawer 22
Easy Adjustable Door Shelf 23
The Turbo Fan 23
Caple Fresh 24
Food Storage 25
Cleaning And Maintenance 27
Transport And Repositioning 29
Troubleshooting 30
Energy Saving Tips 33
Caple Contact Details 36

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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. 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 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 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.
-WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure

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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.
-When the appliance is not in use, we recommend you
turn it off, and isolate it from the electrical supply.

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-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.
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

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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.
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