Currys ESSENTIALS CUC50W12 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
50CM UNDERCOUNTER
FRIDGE FREEZER
CUC50W12

Contents
Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Location............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Reversing the Door Swing......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Levelling the Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Rear Spacer ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning Before Use...................................................................................................................................................................10
Before Using Your Unit..............................................................................................................................................................10
Interior Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................10
Product Overview........................................................................................................................................ 11
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Switching On Your Unit ............................................................................................................................................................12
Adjusting the Temperature .....................................................................................................................................................12
Noises Inside the Unit! ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Shopping for Chilled Foods ....................................................................................................................................................13
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit ........................................................................................................................................13
Shopping for Frozen Foods ....................................................................................................................................................13
Preparations for Freezing.........................................................................................................................................................14
Defrosting Frozen Food............................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Defrosting......................................................................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit..........................................................................................................15
Cleaning Tips................................................................................................................................................................................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
Disposal........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Specications............................................................................................................................................... 17
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................................... 18

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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 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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The Main Unit
Fridge Glass Shelf
Salad Bin Upper Fridge Door
Shelf
Salad Bin Cover Shelf
Lower Fridge Door
Shelf
Instruction Manual
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:
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.
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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 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.
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.
Installing the Spacers
Screw the spacers to the left and right side
of the unit’s rear part.
Free Space Requirements
When installing the unit, ensure that 40 mm
of free space is left at both sides, 50 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°.
screw

INSTALLATION
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1. Remove the top right hinge cover.
2. Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge
bracket.
unscrew
Reversing the Door Swing
Tools required: Phillips 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.

INSTALLATION
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3. Remove the top left screw cover.
4. Move the core cover from left side to
right side. And then lift the upper door
and place it on a padded surface to
prevent it from scratching.
5. Take off the middle hinge by removing
the screws. And then lift the lower door
and place it on a padded surface to
prevent it from scratching.
6. Remove the screws’ covers and place
them to the opposite side.

INSTALLATION
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9. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge
pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Transfer
the lower door to the property position.
10. Move the hinge hole cover of lower door
from left side to right side.
Screw
7. Remove the screws and bottom hinge.
Then remove the adjustable feet from
both side.
Unscrew
Unscrew
Screw
8. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge
pin, turn the bracket over and replace it.