Currys Essentials C108TW10 User manual

FRIDGE FREEZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C108TW10
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Contents
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................5
Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6
Location ....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Reversing the Door Swing .................................................................................................................................................6
Levelling the Fridge Freezer .............................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................................9
Before Using Your Fridge Freezer ...................................................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions .....................................................................................................................................................................10
Switching On Your Fridge freezer .................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Temperature .............................................................................................................................................10
Noises Inside the Fridge freezer! ...................................................................................................................................10
Shopping for Chilled Foods ............................................................................................................................................11
Tips for Keeping Food Perfect in the Fridge Freezer ............................................................................................11
Shopping for Frozen Foods .............................................................................................................................................11
Preparations for Freezing.................................................................................................................................................12
Defrosting Frozen Food ....................................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Defrosting ..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Fridge Freezer .............................................................................13
Cleaning Tips ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Changing the Internal Light ............................................................................................................................................14
Care When Handling / Moving Your Fridge Freezer ..............................................................................................14
Servicing.................................................................................................................................................................................14
Disposal .................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Specification ........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................................16
Eco Ideas ................................................................................................................................................................................................17
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If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only). Tel: [phone] for
assistance.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Currys Essentials Fridge
Freezer.
We recommend that you spend some time to read this Instruction Manual in order to fully
understand how to install and operate it.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for
future reference.
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the fridge freezer. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Main Unit
Adjustable Glass Shelf x 1
P.N.: 1117246
Wire Shelf x 1
P.N.: 1117017
Egg Tray x 2
P.N.: 1112933
Ice Tray x 1
P.N.: 1072869
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: DSGCSS108
Glass Shelf x 1
P.N.: 1091287
Salad Bin x 1
P.N.: 1117377
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Product Overview
Wire Shelf
Internal Light
and Thermostat
Control Dial
Bottle Storage
Egg Tray
Salad Bin
Adjustable
Feet
Adjustable
Shelf
Glass Shelf
Ice Tray
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c. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.
Installation
Location
When selecting a position for your fridge freezer 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 32°C. Avoid locating your
fridge freezer near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase
the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to
perform properly. This fridge freezer is not designed for use in a garage or outdoor installation.
Do not drape the fridge freezer with any covering. When installing, ensure that free space is left at the
sides. You may refer to the Overall Space Required in the Specification section. The fridge freezer door can
open to the right or the left, depending on what better suits the location.
• 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
fridge freezer on something solid so that it will not slip during the door change process.
Do not lay the fridge freezer flat as this may damage the coolant system. Ensure the
fridge freezer is unplugged and empty. We recommend that 2 people handle the fridge
freezer during assembly.
Reversing the Door Swing
To change the opening direction yourself, please follow these instructions:
Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner
1. a. Remove the 2 screw covers first, then undo the
screws underneath.
b. Remove the 2 screws on the back.
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d. Move the hinge cover to the opposite side.
2. a. Undo the screws, lift the hinge bracket up and
take it off.
b. Remove the pin with a spanner and ip the
hinge bracket. Then reattach the pin to the hinge
bracket. Remove the freezer door.
3. a. Take off the middle hinge by removing the screws.
Lift up and remove the fridge door.
b. Remove the screws’ covers and place them to the
opposite side.
a
b
unscrew
screw 180°
4. Remove the bottom hinge adaptors from both doors.
Move the adaptors to the opposite side. Ensure they
are securely located.
5. a. Tilt the fridge carefully. 2 people are required to
tilt the fridge during the door reversing process.
Underside view of the freezer door
Insert Remove
Underside view of the fridge door
Insert Remove
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b. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
b. Remove the screws, bottom hinge and
the adjustable feet. Then remove the
pin with a spanner and tighten it onto
the opposite side. Screw the pin into
place and reattach the fridge door and
adjustable feet.
6. After placing the door, screw the middle hinge back
onto (the opposite side) the fridge.
Ensure the fridge door is aligned
horizontally and vertically, so that the
seals are closed on all sides before finally
tightening the hinge.
Middle hinge
7. Place the fridge door back on. Ensure the fridge door
is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals
are closed on all sides before finally tightening the
top hinge.
a. Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of
the fridge.
8. Put the top cover back and tighten it with the screws.
Reverse steps 1a to 1c for details.
Double check that the door is aligned
correctly and all the seals are closed on all
sides. If necessary, re-adjust the levelling
feet.
unscrew
screw
unscrew
unscrew
screw
180°
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Levelling the Fridge Freezer
To do this use the two levelling feet at the front of the
fridge freezer.
If the fridge freezer is not level, the door and magnetic
seal alignments will not be covered properly.
Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water
using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and salad bin. Clean
the exterior of the fridge freezer with a damp cloth.
If you require more information refer to the CLEANING section.
• Before Plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the fridge
freezer.
• Before Turning On!
Do not turn on until two hours after moving the fridge freezer. The coolant fluid needs
time to settle.
Before Using Your Fridge Freezer
Before placing any food in your fridge freezer, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is working
properly and to allow the fridge freezer to fall to the correct temperature. Your fridge freezer should not be
overfilled.
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Operating Instructions
Switching On Your Fridge freezer
1. The internal temperature of your fridge freezer is
controlled by a thermostat. There are seven settings,
of which position 7 is the coldest and position 0 turns
the fridge freezer off.
2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired
position, bear in mind that the higher the number,
the lower the temperature. Position 4 is the
recommended setting for the fridge freezer when
operating at normal room temperature (between 16°C
and 32°C).
3. The fridge freezer may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a
particularly cold room, or if you open the fridge
freezer door often.
4. To ensure that the fridge freezer is cool enough to
sufficiently chill your food wait 24 hours before filling it
with food.
5. If you are concerned that your fridge freezer 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 fridge compartment and
leave overnight, the correct temperature should
be between 0°C and 5°C. Alternatively, place the
thermometer in the middle basket of the freezer
compartment and leave it overnight. The correct
temperature should be -18°C or lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of your fridge freezer is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position
is between 1 to 4 for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 5 to 6 for hotter
environments. Please adjusted according to the environment.
Noises Inside the Fridge freezer!
If you have not owned a fridge freezer before, you may notice that it makes some rather 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 fridge freezer. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant
around the system.
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Shopping for Chilled Foods
• Take a quick look at the chilled food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Try to keep chilled food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep
the food cold.
• Don’t buy chilled food unless you can chill it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep chilled food cold for longer while
transporting.
• Food that has been left in a car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise the
food temperature to a dangerous level, which allows harmful bacteria to grow.
• Always unpack and place chilled food in the fridge freezer before storing dry food.
Tips for Keeping Food Perfect in the Fridge Freezer
• Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial
transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it
properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf at the bottom of the fridge freezer.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the fridge freezer. Ensure all parts of the
fridge freezer are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and vegetables
do not need to be wrapped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put in the fridge freezer. This will help to maintain
the internal temperature of the fridge freezer.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the fridge freezer, try to limit the number of times you open the door.
We recommend that you only open the door when you need to put food in or take food out.
Shopping for Frozen Foods
• Your freezer compartment is 4-star.
When you are buying frozen food, check the storage guidelines on the packaging. You will be able to
store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4-star rating. This is usually the period
stated as “Best before” on the front of the packaging. The maximum freezing capacity of this fridge
freezer is 2.5kg in 24 hours. Do not place fresh food into the freezer compartment exceeding this
weight.
• Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you buy your frozen foods. It
should show a temperature lower than -18°C.
• Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the supermarket. Try to keep frozen
food together whilst shopping and on the journey home as this will help to keep the food cold.
• Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Specially insulated bags can be bought
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. These bags can keep frozen food frozen longer.
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Preparations for Freezing
• Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes faster,
takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.
• Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food in a fridge freezer before freezing if possible.
• Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.
• Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the fridge freezer.
• Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil (heavy
duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic foods, e.g.
citrus fruits. Don’t use thin cling film, glass, nor used food containers without cleaning.
• Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump which sucks
excessive air out of the packaging.
• Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow expansion.
• You can use the space in the fridge freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or
solids with liquids, e.g. stew) in square blocks. This is known as “Preforming”. Pour
the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it,
and then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
• Label your frozen foods as they will look the same when in frozen state. Use special
freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours. This allows you to easily
organise and to effectively use the fridge freezer. Write the contents and date;
otherwise the frozen food might exceed the storage time and this could cause
food poisoning. Please refer to your food packaging for the recommended storage
time.
• You may also add the weight and cooking notes, e.g. “defrost first”, “cook from frozen” and keep
a separate log of what is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching around
unnecessarily.
Defrosting Frozen Food
1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food. Let it defrost at
room temperature. Don’t forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and
low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria.
2. Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during defrosting.
3. Always make sure there are no ice-crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat. These
crystals indicate that the food has not fully defrosted.
4. Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting.
5. Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use these if you
intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.
Never refreeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill off
harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. Re-seal packs properly after removing
items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build up of frost on any remaining food.
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Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost might build up in the freezer compartment after the fridge has been used for a period of time. Scrape
away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrap away the frost, nor should you use any
electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 3cm (~1.18”).
Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the chilled food, turn the fridge freezer off at the mains supply and leave the door open.
Ideally, the frozen food should be put into another freezer compartment or refrigerator. If this is not
possible, wrap the food in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket
to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the freezer compartment. Scrap away the
frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded
up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment cabinet and
closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrap it away with the plastic scraper
and remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your fridge freezer’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Fridge Freezer
• Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with
warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and
drawers.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the fridge freezer exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish.
Make sure that the door is closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside the
fridge freezer.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the fridge freezer and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning Tips
• Condensation may appear on the outside of the fridge freezer. This maybe due to a change in room
temperature. Wipe off any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified
technician for assistance.
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Maintenance
Changing the Internal Light
1. Before carrying out the bulb replacement always press and turn the thermostat control dial to Position
0, then disconnect the mains supply.
2. Hold and lift up the light bulb cover.
3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anticlockwise direction.
4. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES) .
5. Refit the translucent light cover and reconnect your fridge to the mains supply and switch on..
Care When Handling / Moving Your Fridge Freezer
Hold the fridge freezer around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be lifted
by holding the edges of the top surface.
Servicing
This fridge freezer should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the fridge freezer yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified technician.
When the fridge freezer is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty
all food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure
that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in your appliance and
insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
appliance are damaged prior to disposal.
Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old appliance and packaging from the new
one can be obtained from your local council office.
When disposing of an old appliance break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.
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Specification
Model C108TW10
Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 479 x 520 x 1145 mm
Overall Space Required in Use
(W x D x H) 744 x 1040 x 1245 mm
Total Gross Volume 109 litres
Fresh Food Storage
Compartment Volume 66 litres
Frozen Food Storage Volume 42 litres
Defrosting Type Defrost
Storage Temperature Freezer: ≤ -18 °C,
Fridge: 0-8 °C, average ≤ 4°C
Energy Consumption 0.63 kWh/24h
Energy Grading A
Temperature Rise > 600 mins.
Freezing Capacity 2.5 kg / 24h
Power Consumption 100 W
Features and Specification are subject to change without prior notice.
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Safety Warnings
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety
precautions listed below.
• Read all instructions carefully before using the fridge freezer and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the fridge freezer onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure clear of obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the fridge freezer, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a qualified
technician in order to avoid a hazard.
• Choose a location for your fridge freezer away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as refrigerant
and vesicant are burnable.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the fridge freezer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration circuits which
are accessible to the user).
• The fridge freezer must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
• This fridge freezer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or
instructions concerning the use of the fridge freezer by a person responsible for their safety.
• If your fridge freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of
reach and not in the vicinity of the fridge freezer.
WARNING
IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY
OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF.
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Eco Ideas
Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.
Temperature
setting with a
thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 4. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment,
the higher the energy
consumption.
Use Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods with cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised
way, searching for an item will
mean the door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 3 cm thick has
built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food,
and causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their
corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Adjustable Shelf 1117246
Glass Shelf 1091287
Wire Shelf 1117017
Salad Bin 1117377
Egg Tray 1112933
Ice Tray 1072869
Instruction Manual DSGCSS108
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your
electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end
of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your
retailer where you purchased the product.
DSG Retail Ltd • Maylands Avenue • Hemel Hempstead •
Herts • HP2 7TG • England
(P.N.: DSGCSS108)
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