Currys Essentials CUL55W10 User manual

U N D E R CO U N T E R L A R D E R FR I D G E
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CUL55W10
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Contents
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 5
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Reversing the Door Swing................................................................................................................................... 5
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Before Using Your Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Product Overview........................................................................................................................ 8
Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Switching On Your Unit ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Adjusting the Temperature................................................................................................................................. 9
Noises Inside the Unit!........................................................................................................................................10
Shopping for Chilled Foods ..............................................................................................................................10
Tips for Keeping Food Perfect in the Unit....................................................................................................10
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................11
Cleaning Tips..........................................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 12
Changing the Internal Light .............................................................................................................................12
Care When Handling / Moving Your Unit.....................................................................................................12
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................12
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................12
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 12
Specication .............................................................................................................................. 13
Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................... 14
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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:
The Main Unit
Glass Shelves x 2
P.N.: CJB07
Lower Glass Shelf
P.N.: CJB04
Salad Bin
P.N.: GCX-02 Instruction Manual
P.N.: CUL55W10-003
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Larder.
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.
Door Shelves x 2
P.N.: CJ05
Lower Door Shelf
P.N.: CJ06
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INSTALLATION
5
• 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.
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 32°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 2 cm of free space is left at both sides and 3 cm at the
rear 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
• 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, e.g. a chair just below the top panel.
• 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 reversing
process.
• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
1. Tilt the unit carefully. 2 people are
required to tilt the unit during the door
reversing process.
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INSTALLATION
6
3. Slide the door down and remove away
from the unit.
4. Remove the top hinge pin inside the
door and refit on the opposite side.
5. Slide the door back on to the top hinge.
Screw the bottom hinge into place on
the new side.
6. 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.
2. Remove the screws and hinge bracket
from the base.
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INSTALLATION
7
Levelling the Unit
To do this use 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.
• 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.
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Product Overview
Glass Shelves
Lower Glass Shelf
Salad Bin
Internal Light and
Thermostat Control Dial
Light Switch
Lower
Door
Shelf
Levelling Feet
Door
Shelves
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Operation
Switching On Your Unit
1. Before connecting the unit to the mains supply
make sure that the thermostat control dial is set
at position 0. This is located on the right side of
the cabinet. Connect the mains cable to the mains
socket.
2. Adjust the thermostat control dial to the desired
position, bear in mind that the higher the number,
the lower the temperature. Position 4is the
recommended setting when operating at normal
room temperature (between 16°C and 32°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 an average of
5°C.
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 6 for
hotter environments. Please adjust according to the environment.
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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.
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 Perfect 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.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the unit. 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
door. We recommend that you only open the door when you need to put food in or take
food out.
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Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost might build up in the unit after the it has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the
frost using a plastic scraper.
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 food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open.
2. Place a shallow bowl or pan below the unit. 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 unit 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 unit’s interior and exterior.
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove all the shelves and the salad bin. To remove the salad bin first remove the lower
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 and salad bin.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the 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 unit.
• 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 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
adjust the thermostat control dial to Position 0, then
disconnect the mains supply.
2. Hold and unscrew the light bulb cover.
3. Remove the plastic light bulb cover.
4. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-clockwise direction.
5. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES). Please make sure that it is secure in the bulb cover.
6. Refit the light bulb cover and reconnect the unit to the mains supply and switch on.
Care When Handling / Moving Your 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 appliance, 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
your 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 door as a
safeguard.
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Specication
Model CUL55W10
Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 544 x 570 x 845mm
Total Gross Volume 127L
Fresh Food Storage Compartment
Volume 126L
Defrosting Type Manual Defrost
Storage Temperature 0-8 °C, average ≤ 4°C
Energy Consumption 0.41kWh / 24h
Energy Grading A
Rated Voltage 230V~
Rated Current 0.7A
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 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 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.
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 appliance to
allow air to circulate.
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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their
corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Door Shelf GJ05
Lower Door Shelf GJ06
Glass Shelf CJB07
Lower Glass Shelf CJB04
Salad Bin GCX-02
(P.N.: CUL55W10-003)
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For more information, please contact the local authority or
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