Currys Essentials CUL55W12 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UNDERCOUNTER LARDER
FRIDGE
CUL55W12

Contents
Safety Warnings............................................................................................................................................. 4
Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Location............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Levelling the Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Spacers .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Free Space Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Reversing the Door Swing......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning Before Use...................................................................................................................................................................11
Before Using Your Unit..............................................................................................................................................................11
Product Overview........................................................................................................................................ 12
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Switching On Your Unit ............................................................................................................................................................13
Adjusting the Temperature .....................................................................................................................................................13
Noises Inside the Unit! ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit.........................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Defrosting......................................................................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit..........................................................................................................15
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Changing the Internal Light....................................................................................................................................................16
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit .............................................................................................................................16
Servicing ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Switching O for Long Periods of Time..............................................................................................................................16
Condensation...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Disposal........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Specications............................................................................................................................................... 17

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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.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar
applications such as:
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environment;
- bed and breakfast type environment;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
• Ensure that the plug is easily accessible to enable disconnection from
the mains supply.
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.
• 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 qualied technician in order to avoid a hazard.
• Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators
or res as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (The refrigerant is a very
environmentally friendly gas but is also combustible. Take care when
transporting or moving the unit to ensure that the refrigeration circuit
is not damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked ames or ignition
sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few
minutes.)
• The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons.

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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
unit.
• If your unit is tted 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 ammable substances, such as aerosol cans with
a ammable propellant, 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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Unpacking
Remove all items from the packaging. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
The Main Unit
Salad Bin
Adjustable Glass Shelf x 2 Salad Bin Cover
Instruction Manual
Door Shelf x 2 Lower Door Shelf
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Larder Fridge.
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.
Egg Tray
Instruction
Manual
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Tel: [phone] for assistance.

INSTALLATION
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Installation
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.
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.
Free Space Requirements
When installing the unit, ensure that 25 mm
of free space is left at both sides, 15 mm at
the rear of the unit and 20 mm at the top
of the unit. The door can be opened to the
right or the left, depending on which best
suits the location. Please ensure there is
adequate space for the door to fully open to
160°.

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If the appliance is placed under a continuous worktop, the appliance lid (if applicable) may
be removed and a ventilation grille of at least 200 cm2(available from DIY shops or specialist
retailers) should be installed to the worktop above the rear of the appliance to increase
ventilation.
Benefits of increased ventilation:
• Lowered power consumption • Improved cooling performance
• Reduce running costs • Prolong product life span
min. 200 cm2
Reversing the Door Swing
Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• 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.
• Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
• We recommend that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
• 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.
1. Remove the 2 screws on the back.

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2. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.
3. 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.
4. Swap the bottom bushing and bottom
bushing cap of the upper door. The
bottom bushing key must be in the
correct position to allow it to be inserted
correctly.
5. Remove the lower screws, hinge bracket
and adjustable feet from the unit bottom.
unscrew unscrew

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screw
screw
6. 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.
7. Reattach the two lower screws, hinge
bracket and adjustable feet to the
opposite side of the unit bottom. Loosely
secure.
8. 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 hinge bracket and screw it to
the top of the unit.
9. Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
11. 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.
10. Put the top cover back and fix it in place
with the screws.

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Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm
water using a 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.
• 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
Adjustable
Glass Shelves
Salad Bin
Cover
Salad Bin
Internal Light and
Thermostat Control Dial
Lower
Door Shelf
Levelling Feet
Door
Shelves
Egg Tray

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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 OFF. 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 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 5°C or lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position
is between 1to 4for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 5to 6for
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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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.
• 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 may accumulate on the inner rear surface of the
appliance which will automatically defrost during the off
cycle of the compressor.
Water is channelled via the drain hole to the collection tray
above the compressor where it will evaporate.
Please ensure the drain hole is checked and cleaned on a
regular basis so water can exit the storage compartment.
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.

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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 twist to remove the light bulb cover.
3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an
anti-clockwise direction.
4. Replace with a new bulb (220~240V, max. 15W).
Please make sure that it is secure in the bulb
cover.
5. Refit the light bulb cover and reconnect the unit
to the mains supply and switch on.
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it.
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.
Condensation
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.
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cations
Model CUL55W12
Fresh Food Storage Compartment
Volume 133L
Storage Temperature 0 - 8°C, average ≤ 4°C
Energy Consumption 0.32 kWh/24hr
Energy consumption 117 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.
Household Appliances Category Category 1 (Refrigerator)
Energy Grading A+
EU Ecolabel N/A
Defrosting Type Auto Defrost
Climate Class N/ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 42dB
Rated Voltage 220V - 240V
Rated Current 0.6A
Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 553 x 574 x 845 mm
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877)
Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP2 7TG, UK.
IB-CUL55W12-140423V3
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