Currys Essentials CUR55W19 User manual
Undercounter Fridge
Installation / Instruction Manual
CUR55W19
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Contents
Safety Warnings...................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................8
Installation ...........................................................................................................................................9
Location ...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Levelling the Unit .............................................................................................................................................................9
Free Space Requirements..............................................................................................................................................9
Reversing the Door Swing.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Reversing the Inner Freezer Door............................................................................................................................ 13
Cleaning Before Use ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Before Using Your Unit................................................................................................................................................. 14
Product Overview..............................................................................................................................15
Operation ...........................................................................................................................................16
Switching On Your Unit ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the Temperature........................................................................................................................................ 16
Noises Inside the Unit!................................................................................................................................................. 16
Preparations for Freezing............................................................................................................................................ 17
Defrosting Frozen Food............................................................................................................................................... 17
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit............................................................................................................................ 18
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................19
Defrosting ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit............................................................................................. 19
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................20
Changing the Internal Light ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit................................................................................................................ 20
Servicing........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Switching O for Long Periods of Time................................................................................................................. 20
Condensation.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Disposal..............................................................................................................................................20
Specications.....................................................................................................................................21
Product Fiche .....................................................................................................................................21
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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:
- sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments;
- 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.
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or a qualied 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.
• The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons.
• 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 aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
• 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 explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
ammable propellant in this appliance.
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• 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. (If applicable)
• To avoid contamination of food, pay attention to the following:
-opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of
the temperature in the compartments of the appliance;
-clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and
accessible drainage systems;
-clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours; flush the
water system connected to a water supply if water has not been
drawn for 5 days;
-store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so
that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food;
-two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-
frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes;
-one-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the
freezing of fresh food;
-if the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch
off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould
developing within the appliance.
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 table below contains general guidelines on the storage of food in the
refrigerator.
Refrigerator location Type of food
Fridge door • Foods with natural preservatives, such as
jams, juices, drinks, condiments.
• Do not store perishable foods.
Crisper bin (salad bin) • Fruits, herbs and vegetables should be
placed separately in the crisper bin.
• Do not store bananas, onions, potatoes,
garlic in the refrigerator.
• Fridge shelf – bottom
• Chiller bin
Raw meat, poultry, fish (for short-term
storage)
Fridge shelf – middle Dairy products, eggs
Fridge shelf – top Foods that do not need cooking, such as
ready-to-eat foods, deli meats, leftovers.
Freezer drawer/shelf • Foods for long-term storage.
• Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat,
poultry, fish.
• Middle drawer/shelf for frozen
vegetables, chips.
• Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen
fruit, frozen baked goods.
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WARNING
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure or in the built-in
structure 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.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (The refrigerant is a
very environmental-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.)
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials
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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
Ice Tray
Instruction Manual
Instruction
Manual
If items are missing, or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0344 800 3456 for assistance.
Thank you for purchasing your new product.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction
manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features
it oers. You will also nd some hints and tips to help you resolve any
issues.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
Glass Shelf
Salad Bin Cover
Door Shelf x 3
Screw Hole Cover x 3
Egg Tray
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INSTALLATION
Location
When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the oor is at and rm, 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 suitable for use in a garage or
outbuilding. 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, 50 mm at
the rear of the unit and 25 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 more than twice the
width and depth distance space of the unit
to fully open the door to a maximum angle.
Y mm
X mm
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INSTALLATION
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.
Benets 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
1. Remove the 2 screws on the back.
• Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty.
• To take the door o 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 at 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
qualied technician. You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe
that you are qualied to do so.
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INSTALLATION
2. Lift the top cover away from the fridge.
3. Remove the upper 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 door. The bottom
bushing key must be in the correct
position to allow it to be inserted
correctly.
5. Remove the bottom screws, bottom
hinge and levelling feet from the unit
bottom.
unscrew unscrew
• Do not lay the unit at as this may
damage the coolant system.
• During door reversal, when
swapping the position of the
bottom hinge or adjusting the
levelling feet, tilt the unit. Do not
lay the unit at.
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INSTALLATION
screw
screw
6. Remove the levelling 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 bottom screws, bottom
hinge and levelling feet to the opposite
side of the unit bottom. Loosely secure.
8. Carefully set the door back into place.
Install the upper hinge and screws.
Ensure the door is aligned horizontally
and vertically so that the seals are closed
on all sides before nally tightening the
upper hinge.
Use a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
10. With the door closed, check that the
door is aligned horizontally and vertically
and that the seals are closed on all sides
before nally tightening the bottom
hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as
needed.
9. Put the top cover back and x it in place
with the screws.
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INSTALLATION
In some cases, the door seal may be crushed after prolonged storing pressure,
resulting to the door seal not able to close properly when reversed.
Follow the steps below to solve the issue:
• Peel o the door seal from the upper or lower corner
and warm it with a hairdryer; the warmth can allow
the door seal to return to its original form. Do not
blow directly on the unit as the warmth may damage
other parts of the unit.
• Rotate the door seal upside down so that the side
originally with the hinge stay with the hinge.
• Insert the door seal back into the door from the upper
or lower corner.
• If the issue still occurs, contact your local service centre for assistance.
180°
Reversing the Inner Freezer Door
1. Unscrew the bottom hinge from under the right side
of the freezer door. Then remove the freezer door
and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from
scratching. Remove also the upper hinge cushion.
2. Move the door holder from the left side to the right side. You need to punch a hole rst on
the right side to screw the door holder in place.
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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 overlled.
• 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 uid needs
time to settle.
3. Rotate the freezer door, re-attach the upper hinge cushion and
x the door back to the freezer compartment.
4. You need to punch 2 holes rst on the left side to screw the
bottom hinge in place. Screw the bottom hinge under the left
side of the freezer door securely.
5. Take out the 2 screw hole covers from the plastic bag and cover
the 2 screw holes at the right side.
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Product Overview
Ice Tray
Salad Bin
Thermostat Control Dial
Glass Shelf
Salad Bin
Cover
Door
Shelves
Freezer Door
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.
2. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to suciently chill your food, wait 24 hours before
lling it with food.
6. 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 between -18°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 aect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the
refrigerant around the system.
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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 lm, 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 lm, 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 eciently 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 freezer tapes, labels and pens with dierent colours. This
allows you to easily organise and to eectively 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 rst”, “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 unit 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 o 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 re-freeze anything that has been defrosted unless you cook it again, to kill o
harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellsh. 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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Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit
• Cooked meats/shes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/shes to avoid
bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/shes 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 avours 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 (not included).
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 thermostat control dial to OFF, turn the unit o 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 speeded 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 drawers before cleaning.
• 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
drawers.
• 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.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any
electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
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Maintenance
Changing the Internal Light
Please contact a qualied service agent.
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 qualied
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 o any moisture residue. If the problem continues, please contact a qualied
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 oce.
When disposing of an old unit break o any old locks or latches and remove the door as a
safeguard.
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