Essentials C50BW12 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FRIDGE FREEZER
C50BW12 / C50BS14

Contents
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 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
Preparations for Freezing...................................................................................................................................14
Defrosting Frozen Food......................................................................................................................................15
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................16
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 17
Changing the Internal Light .............................................................................................................................17
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit.......................................................................................................17
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................17
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................17
Condensation.........................................................................................................................................................17
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 17
Specications............................................................................................................................. 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
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.)
• 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:
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.
Main Unit
Adjustable Glass Shelf x 2 Salad Bin Cover
Salad Bin Upper Freezer Drawer
Middle Freezer Drawer Lower Freezer Drawer
Egg Tray x 2 Instruction Manual
Lower BalconyUpper Balcony x 2
Ice Tray
If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Instruction
Manual

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, 50
mm at the rear 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 adequate space for the door to
fully open.

INSTALLATION
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1. At the top of the refrigerator, use a flat
bladed screw driver to remove the 4
screw covers from the refrigerator lid.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and upper hinge that
hold the upper door in place. Carefully
lift the upper door out and place on
a padded surface to prevent from
scratching.
4. Between the upper and lower door,
remove the hinge hole covers from the
left side of the unit and transfer them to
the hinge holes on the opposite side of
the unit.
3. Remove the 2 flange screws, then remove
the middle hinge that holds the lower
door in place. Lift the lower door and
place it on a padded surface to prevent
from scratching.
• 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.
Reversing the Door Swing
Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner

INSTALLATION
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6. Unscrew the bottom hinge pin from the
bottom bracket. Securely re-fit the pin
onto the opposite side of the bottom
hinge bracket.
5. Unscrew both levelling feet and remove
the bottom hinge bracket and bolts.
8. Re-attach the bottom hinge bracket to
the opposite side of the unit. Replace
both levelling feet accordingly.
9. Re-attach the lower door and ensure that
the lower door is properly levelled.
7. Remove the screw cap from the bottom
section of the refrigerator and transfer
them to the left side of the lower door.
Tighten securely.

INSTALLATION
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11. Remove the top cover plate from the
top left corner of the unit and transfer
it to the corresponding position on the
opposite side.
12. Re-attach the upper door and ensure
the middle hinge upper pin is properly
positioned in the bottom bushing (hole)
of the upper door.
13. Reverse the top hinge 180° and re-attach
the hinge and bolts to the opposite side
of the unit. Ensure that the top hinge pin
is properly positioned in the top bushing
(hole) of the upper door. Ensure that the
upper door is properly levelled.
14. Replace the refrigerator lid and 4 screw
caps.
15. With the doors closed, check that the
doors are aligned horizontally and
vertically and that the seals are closed
on all sides before finally tightening all
hinges. Re-adjust the levelling feet as
needed.
10. Reverse the middle hinge 180° and
re-attach the hinge and flange screws to
the opposite side of the unit. Ensure that
the middle hinge lower pin is properly
positioned in the top bushing (hole) of
the lower door. Tighten the middle hinge
and flange screws.

INSTALLATION
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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
Thermostat
and Bulb
Fridge Door
Freezer Door
Balconies
Salad Bin
Salad Bin Cover
Levelling
Feet
Freezer
Drawers
Glass Shelves
Egg Tray
Ice Tray

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4
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
2 or 3 or 4 is 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 doors
often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to
sufficiently chill and freeze 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 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 1 to 4 for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and between 5 to 7 for
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.
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 film, 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 film, 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 efficiently 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 different colours. This allows you to easily organise and to
effectively 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 first”, “cook from frozen” and
keep a separate log of what is in each drawer. This will save opening the door and searching
around unnecessarily.

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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 off 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
off harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. 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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Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost might build up in the freezer compartment after it has been used for a period of time.
Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape 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 3mm.
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. 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 rug or blanket to keep it cool.
2. Place a dry towel on the edge of the compartment shelf. Scrape away the frost using a plastic
scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be speeded up by placing a bowl of hot water
inside the freezer compartment and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it
away with the plastic scraper.
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 drawers.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with
warm water using a sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and
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.

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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. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to gently pry the
translucent light cover away.
3. Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-
clockwise direction.
4. Replace with a new bulb (10W SES).
5. Re-fit the translucent light cover and re-connect the
unit to the mains supply and switch on by adjusting
the thermostat.
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 the
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 doors as a
safeguard.

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Specications
Model C50BW12 / C50BS14
Appliance Category Category 7 (Refrigerator – Freezer)
Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) 495 x 569 x 1438 mm
Fresh Food Storage Compartment
Volume 112L
Frozen Food Storage Volume 48L
Defrosting Type Manual Defrosting
Climate Class N/ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.
Storage Temperature Freezer: ≤ -18°C
Fridge: 0-8°C, average ≤ 4°C
Energy Consumption 0.560 kWh/24h
Energy consumption 204 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.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 43dB
Energy Grading A+
EU Ecolabel N/A
Temperature Rise Time 12 hours
Freezing Capacity 2.5kg / 24 hr
Rated Voltage 220 - 240V
Rated Current 0.6A
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

IB-C50BW12_S14-140220V1
DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877)
Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP2 7TG, UK.
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product must not be disposed of with your other household
waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment
at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment.
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for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you
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