Currys Essentials C50BW12 User manual

FRIDGE FREEZER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C50BW12
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Contents
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Reversing the Door Swing................................................................................................................................... 5
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Before Using Your Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Interior Accessories................................................................................................................................................ 9
Product Overview...................................................................................................................... 10
Operation ................................................................................................................................... 11
Switching On Your Unit ......................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Temperature...............................................................................................................................11
Noises Inside the Unit!........................................................................................................................................11
Shopping for Chilled Foods ..............................................................................................................................12
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit..................................................................................................................12
Shopping for Frozen Foods ..............................................................................................................................12
Preparations for Freezing...................................................................................................................................13
Defrosting Frozen Food......................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................14
Cleaning Tips..........................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 15
Changing the Internal Light .............................................................................................................................15
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit.......................................................................................................15
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................15
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................15
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 15
Specications............................................................................................................................. 16
Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................... 17
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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 Fridge 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.
The Main Unit
Adjustable Glass Shelf x 2
P.N.: 1106161
Salad Bin Cover
P.N.: 1106160
Salad Bin
P.N.: 1120159
Upper Freezer Drawer
P.N.: 1120160
Middle Freezer Drawer
P.N.: 1120161
Lower Freezer Drawer
P.N.: 1120162
Egg Tray x 2
P.N.: 1120447
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: DSGC50BW12
Lower Fridge Door Shelf
P.N.: 1112955
Upper Fridge Door Shelf x 2
P.N.: 1112950
Ice Tray
P.N.: 1051965
If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
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• 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.
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 100 mm of free space is left at both sides, 75 mm at
the rear and 100 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.
Installation
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2. At the top of the refrigerator, use a flat
bladed screw driver to remove the 4
screw covers from the refrigerator lid.
3. Remove the 3 bolts and upper hinge that
hold the upper door in place. Carefully
lift the upper door out and place on
a padded surface to prevent from
scratching.
5. Between the upper and lower door,
remove the hinge hole covers from the
left side of the unit and transfer them to
the hinge holes on the opposite of the
unit.
6. Unscrew both adjustable feet and
remove the bottom hinge bracket and
bolts.
4. Remove the 2 flange screws, then remove
the middle hinge that holds the lower
door in place. Lift the lower door and
place it on a padded surface to prevent
from scratching.
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7. Unscrew the bottom hinge pin from the
bottom bracket. Securely refit the pin
onto the opposite side of the bottom
hinge bracket.
9. Reattach the bottom hinge bracket to the
opposite side of the unit. Replace both
adjustable feet accordingly.
10. Reattach the lower door and ensure that
the lower door is properly levelled.
11. Reverse the middle hinge 180° and
reattach the hinge and flange screws
to the opposite of the unit. Ensure that
the middle hinge lower pin is properly
positioned in the top bushing (hole) of
the lower door. Tighten the middle hinge
and flange screws.
8. Remove the screw cap from the bottom
section of the refrigerator and transfer
them to the left side of the lower door.
Tighten securely.
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12. Remove the top cover plate from the
top left corner of the unit and transfer
it to the corresponding position on the
opposite side.
13. Reattach the upper door and ensure
the middle hinge upper pin is properly
positioned in the bottom bushing (hole)
of the upper door.
14. Reverse the top hinge 180° and reattach
the hinge and bolts to the opposite side
of the unit. Ensure that the top hinge pin
is properly positioned in the top bushing
(hole) of the upper door. Ensure that the
upper door is properly levelled.
15. Replace the refrigerator lid and 4 screw
caps.
16. With the doors closed, check that the
doors are aligned horizontally and
vertically and that the seals are closed
on all sides before finally tightening all
hinges. Readjust the levelling feet as
needed.
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INSTALLATION
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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 doors 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. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves,
drawers and salad bin. 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 fresh food storage compartment and
frozen-food storage compartment, the user can remove one or more shelves, drawers,
according to your daily use.
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Product Overview
Thermostat
and Bulb
Fridge Door
Freezer Door
Door Shelves
Salad Bin
Salad Bin Cover
Adjustable
Feet
Freezer
Drawers
Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Ice Tray
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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 seven settings, of which
position 7is the coldest and position 0turns the
unit off.
2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired
position, bear in mind that the higher the
number, the lower the temperature. Position
2 or 3 or 4 is 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 doors
often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to
sufficiently chill and freeze 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 either the fridge or
freezer compartment and leave overnight. The
correct temperature for the fridge compartment
should be 5°C or lower. The correct temperature
for the freezer compartment should be -18°C or
lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of the unit 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 7 for
hotter environments. Please adjust according to the environment.
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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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 unit before storing dry food.
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit
• 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 compartment.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the compartments. Ensure all
parts of the unit 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 unit. This will help to maintain
the internal temperature of the unit.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the
doors. We recommend that you only open the doors when you need to put food in or take
food out.
Shopping for Frozen Foods
• The 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 freezer in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate.
• 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 frozen.
• 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 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
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, or 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 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 fridge freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours. This
allows you to easily organise and to effectively use the 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 it 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 scrape 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 10mm
(~0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the unit. Scrape away the frost
using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be sped
up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the unit and closing the door.
As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away with the plastic scraper and
remove.
3. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove all the shelves, drawers and salad bin before cleaning. To remove the salad bin first
remove the lower fridge door shelf.
• Wipe the inside of the unit 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, drawers and salad bin.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the doors are closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seals or
inside the fridge/freezer compartments.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning Tips
Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be 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 adjust the thermostat control dial to
Position 0, then disconnect the mains supply.
2. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to gently pry the
translucent light cover away.
3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-
clockwise direction.
4. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES).
5. Refit the translucent light cover and reconnect the unit
to the mains supply and switch on by adjusting the
thermostat.
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be
lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.
Servicing
The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified
technician.
Switching O for Long Periods of Time
When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty
all food and clean the unit, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Disposal
Old units 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 the
unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.
Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from
the new one can be obtained from your local council office.
When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the doors as a
safeguard.
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Specications
Model C50BW12
Appliance Category Category 7 (Refrigerator – Freezer)
Unit Dimensions Without Handle
(W x D x H) 495 x 569 x 1438 mm
Fresh Food Storage Compartment
Volume 112L
Frozen Food Storage Volume 48L
Defrosting Type Manual Defrosting
Climate Class N/ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.
Storage Temperature Freezer: ≤ -18°C
Fridge: 0-8°C, average ≤ 4°C
Energy Consumption 0.586 kWh/24h
Energy consumption 214 kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours.
Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 43dB
Energy Grading A+
EU Ecolabel N/A
Temperature Rise Time 12 hours
Freezing Capacity 2.5kg / 24 hr
Rated Voltage 220 - 240V
Rated Current 0.6A
Features and specifications 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 unit and keep them for future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit 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 unit, 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 unit 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 unit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances with refrigeration
circuits which are accessible to the user).
• The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
• This unit 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 unit by a person responsible for their
safety.
• If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped inside, keep the key out of
reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the unit.
• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment. Contents can
expand when frozen (fizzy drinks) which may break the bottle and damage your freezer
compartment.
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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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.
Use Only open the doors when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will 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
unit.
Placing hot food in the unit will cause
the compressor to run for a long
time, as the unit 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 unit.
Do not over-fill the unit to allow air
to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
when a layer of ice 1 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 Glass Shelf 1106161
Salad Bin Cover 1106160
Salad Bin 1120159
Upper Fridge Door Shelf 1112950
Lower Fridge Door Shelf 1112955
Upper Freezer Drawer 1120160
Middle Freezer Drawer 1120161
Lower Freezer Drawer 1120162
Egg Tray 1120447
Ice Tray 1051965
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