Currys Essentials CUF55W12 User manual

UNDERCOUNTER FREEZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CUF55W12
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Contents
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Reversing the Door Swing................................................................................................................................... 5
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Before Using Your Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Interior Accessories................................................................................................................................................ 8
Product Overview........................................................................................................................ 9
Operation ................................................................................................................................... 10
Switching On Your Unit ......................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Temperature...............................................................................................................................10
Fresh Food Freezing ............................................................................................................................................10
Noises Inside the Unit!........................................................................................................................................10
Shopping for Frozen Foods ..............................................................................................................................11
Preparations for Freezing...................................................................................................................................11
Defrosting Frozen Food......................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................13
Cleaning Tips..........................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 14
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit.......................................................................................................14
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................14
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................14
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 14
Specications............................................................................................................................. 15
Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................... 16
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4
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Undercounter
Freezer.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual
in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
The Main Unit
Large Freezer Drawer
P.N.: 501108330011
Small Freezer Drawers x 2
P.N.: 501108330010
Instruction Manual
P.N.: CUF55W12-003
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Location
When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and
the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16°C and 38°C.
Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct
sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures
may also cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage
or outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit with any covering.
When installing the unit, ensure that 40 mm of free space is left at both sides, 15 mm at
the rear and 20 mm at the top of the unit. The door can be opened to the right or the left,
depending on what better suits the location. Please ensure there is adequate space for the
door to fully open.
Reversing the Door Swing
Tools required: Phillips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner
1. Tilt the unit slightly towards the rear and
prop it securely. Two people are required
to tilt the unit during the door reversal
process.
• If you want to have the door swing reversed, we recommend that you contact a
qualified technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe
that you are qualified to do so.
• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door. You should
rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door change
process. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system. Ensure the
unit is unplugged and empty.
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• Adjust the two levelling feet to their highest position.
• To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the
unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
• All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
Installation
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3. Remove the 2 screws on the back.
4. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.
5. Remove the three screws, then remove
the upper hinge that hold the door
in place. Lift the door and place it on
a padded surface to prevent it from
scratching.
6. Swap the bottom bushing and bottom
bushing cap of the door. The bottom
bushing key must be in the correct
position to allow it to be inserted
correctly.
2. Remove the 2 screw covers first, then
undo the screws underneath.
7. Remove the lower screws, hinge bracket
and adjustable feet from the unit bottom.
unscrew unscrew
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screw
screw
8. Remove the screw-type adjustable feet
from another side of the unit bottom and
transfer it to the corresponding position
on the opposite side of the unit bottom.
9. Reattach the two lower screws, hinge
bracket and adjustable feet to the
opposite side of the unit bottom. Loosely
secure.
10. Carefully set the upper door back into
place. Ensure the fridge door is aligned
horizontally and vertically so that the
seals are closed on all sides before finally
tightening the top hinge.
Insert the door limiter hinge bracket and
screw it to the top of the unit.
11. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
13. With the door closed, check that the
door is aligned horizontally and vertically
and that the seals are closed on all sides
before finally tightening the bottom
hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as
needed.
12. Put the top cover back and fix it in place
with the screws.
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Levelling the Unit
To do this adjust the two levelling feet at the front
of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal
alignments will not be covered properly.
Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm
water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wash the shelves and salad bin in warm soapy
water and dry completely before replacing in the unit. Clean the exterior of the unit with a
damp cloth.
If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.
Before Using Your Unit
Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is
working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not
be overfilled.
Interior Accessories
Various glass or plastic storage shelves are included with your appliance – different models
have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of
guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position. To do this, pull
the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed.
Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.
• Before Plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the
unit.
• Before Turning On!
Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time
to settle.
In order to make the most of the volume of the frozen food storage compartment,
the user can remove one or more shelves, drawers, out of the appliance, according to
your daily use.
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Product Overview
Ice Tray
Freezer
Drawers
Thermostat Control Dial
Levelling Feet
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Operation
Switching On Your Unit
1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is
controlled by a thermostat. There are four settings, of which position 4is the coldest.
2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired position, bear in mind that the higher the
number, the lower the temperature. Position 2is the recommended setting when operating
at normal room temperature (between 16°C and 38°C).
3. The unit may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a
particularly cold room, or if you open the door often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently chill your food, wait 24 hours before
filling it with food.
5. If you are concerned that your unit is not being kept
cold enough and wish to check the temperature,
you will need a special fridge/freezer thermometer.
These are available from most supermarkets and
hardware shops.
Place the thermometer in the centre of the unit,
where it can be read easily. Leave overnight, the
temperature in the unit should be between -18°C or
lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. 4position is the coldest
setting and it is used for fast freezing. The recommended position is 2, but it should be adjusted
according to the environment.
Fresh Food Freezing
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Setting 4makes your unit operate at its
coldest temperatures (approximately -28°C ) continuously. It helps to quickly freeze and retain
more of the goodness of your food. Freezing will be completed after 24 hours. After freezing
your food turn the thermostat control dial back to 2(-18°C). Never freeze large quantities of
fresh food at one time.
Noises Inside the Unit!
You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal,
but you should be aware of them!
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has
become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will
not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the
refrigerant around the system.
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