Currys ESSENTIALS CIFF5012 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BUILT-IN FRIDGE FREEZER
CIFF5012

Contents
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 6
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Free Space Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 6
Reversing the Door Swing................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Before Using Your Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Overview........................................................................................................................ 9
Operation ................................................................................................................................... 10
Switching On Your Unit ......................................................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Temperature...............................................................................................................................10
Noises Inside the Unit!........................................................................................................................................10
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit...................................................................................................................11
Preparations for Freezing...................................................................................................................................11
Defrosting Frozen Food......................................................................................................................................12
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................13
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 14
Changing the Internal Light .............................................................................................................................14
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit.......................................................................................................14
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................14
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................14
Condensation.........................................................................................................................................................14
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 14
Specications............................................................................................................................. 15

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 application.
• 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 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 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.
• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment.
Contents can expand when frozen (zzy 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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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 Cover ShelfFridge Glass Shelf x 2
Salad Bin x 2 Small Freezer Drawer x 3 Large Freezer Drawer
Upper Fridge Door Shelf
Egg Tray Instruction Manual
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.
If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Ice Tray
Middle Fridge Door Shelf Lower Fridge Door Shelf
Instruction
Manual
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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 30 mm
of free space is left at both sides, 50 mm at
the rear of the unit and 30 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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2. Unscrew the upper pin and screw it into
place on the opposite side. Fit the door
into the upper pin and close it. Screw the
hinge pin bracket securely into place on
the opposite side using the screws.
1. The side at which the door opens can be
changed from the right side (as supplied)
to the left side, if the installation site
requires. Tilt the appliance slightly
towards the rear and prop it securely.
Unscrew the door hinge screws and
remove the hinge pin bracket. Open
the door a little way and take it out
downwards.
3. After placing the freezer door, screw the
middle hinge back onto the opposite
side of the unit.
Ensure the freezer door is aligned
horizontally and vertically, so that the
seals are closed on all sides before
finally tightening the hinge.
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.
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4. 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.
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
Egg Tray Ice Tray
Freezer Drawers
Thermostat
and Bulb
Fridge Glass
Shelves
Salad Bin
Salad Bin
Cover Shelf
Fridge Door
Shelves
Adjustable
Feet
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Operation
Switching On Your Unit
1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The
internal temperature of your unit is controlled by
a thermostat. There are 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 3
is 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 doors
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 either the fridge or freezer
compartment and leave overnight. The correct
temperature for the fridge compartment should
be at the recommended 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 5to 7for colder working environments (i.e., during winter) and between 1to 4for
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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