Fridgemaster MBC55249 Operating instructions

How to use your new
Built-in Fridge Freezer
Model MBC55249
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SAFETY
ANN NINE
IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE
OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE
PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT
SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH
INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN
ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT
REPAIRS YOURSELF.
Locks
If your refrigerator is fitted with a lock, to prevent children being
entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the
appliance. If disposing of an old refrigerator, break off any old locks or
latches as a safeguard.
The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with
international safety standards. The following warnings are provided
for safety reasons and must be read carefully.
This appliance complies with the following
Community Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent amendments;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
and subsequent amendments;
- 2002/96/CE.
Information concerning disposal
Disposal of packaging
7 The packaging protects your appliance from damage during
ea transit. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of
the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.
Observe local environmental standards when disposing of packaging
material for recycling purposes.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current
means of disposal.
Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children! It can become
a choking or suffocation hazard.
Disposal of your old appliance
OSA Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Recycling old
Se appliances can reclaim valuable raw materials.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment - WEEE.
The directive requires that old household electronic appliances must not
be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol
on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of
the appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers may take their old appliances to public waste collection areas,
other communal collection areas, or if national legislation allows return it
to a retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
Old appliances 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 appliance and
insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none
of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal.
Up to date information concerning options for disposing of your old
appliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your
local council office.
Redundant appliances:
Cut off the mains plug and discard it. Refrigerators contain refrigerants
and the insulation contains gases. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed
of properly.
Ensure the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to
proper disposal.

SAFETY
Safety and warning information
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. They
contain important information on how to install, use and maintain
the appliance. Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the
next owner.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but
flammable R6ooa refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigeration
circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite.
If damage has occurred
- Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance.
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.
- Notify customer services.
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be.
Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which
are too small. The room must be at least 1m3 per 8 g of refrigerant.
The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating label
on your appliance.
Important information when using the appliance
e This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or experience or
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
e Neveruse electrical appliances inside the refrigerator (e.g. heater,
electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
e Neveruse a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam may pen-
etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
e Donot store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the appliances. Explosion hazard!
e Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
e Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
e Commerciallyfrozen pre-packed food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturers instruction.
e Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and
stored in an upright position.
e Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
the plastic and door seal will become porous.
e Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.
e Donot store bottled or canned drinks (especiallycarbonated drinks)
in the ice compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!
Never put frozen food, or ice cubes, straight from the ice compartment
into your mouth. Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue!
e Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the inner freezer walls
or tubing etc. Risk of frost burns to the skin.
e Donot scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed
object. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant
may ignite. Only use a plastic scraper.
e Inthe case of malfunction, under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance.
e When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before
plugging it in again. Otherwise, the compressor will be overloaded.
Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters
near your refrigerator.
e Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator.
Children in the household
Keep children away from the packaging and its parts. Danger of
suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film!
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the
appliance. It is not a toy. Under no circumstances should children
be allowed to sit on the bins or hang from the door.
If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach
of children.
General requirements
The appliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.
The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and
according to the instruction manual.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the
door too frequently in order to conserve energy.
Do not fill the appliance with too much food: cold air must circulate
freely for food to be preserved properly.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER INSTALLATION
Before use
Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines carefully before using your new
Fridgemaster Fridge Freezer. The Fridge Freezer is for indoor, domestic use only.
Please keep these instructions ina safe place for future reference.
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ventilated, with an ambient temperature of between 16°C and
32°C. Avoid locating your Fridge Freezer near a heat source,
e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight.
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The Fridge Freezer is designed to be inserted alongside kitchen
units and fitted with a matching unit door. When the Fridge
Freezer is working, the grille on the back may become hot
and the sides of the Fridge Freezer warm. It must therefore be
installed in a space with the following measurements.
The min. height of the housing should be 1772mm, with a
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min. depth of 575mm and width of 560mm. There should be ae
20mm of space beneath and 50mm behind the Fridge Freezer to allow for sufficient air circulation.
The Fridge Freezer can either open to the right or to the left, depending on the location and which suits
you. See page 5 to reverse the door swing. This must be done before you fit the cabinet door.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the Fridge Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with
warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and
baskets. You could clean the Fridge Freezer externally with wax polish. If you require more information
refer to Cleaning on page 10.
Before plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Fridge Freezer.
If not, see the section called Electrical Connections on the back page of this guide. Before installing
your Fridge Freezer you should check the location of the socket and how accessible it is. It may also
be necessary to place the power cable in position before finally installing the Fridge Freezer.
DO NOT connect the power until final installation is complete. If the socket is inaccessible after
the Fridge Freezer has been installed you may have to connect the power before final installation,
if this isthe case the thermostat control dial must be turned to 0, the off position, see ‘Adjusting
the temperature’ on page 7.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FRIDGE FREEZER.
The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Before using your Fridge Freezer
Before placing food in your Fridge Freezer, turn the Fridge Freezer on and wait for 24 hours, to make
sure it is working properly and to allow the Fridge Freezer to fall to the correct temperature.

REVERSING THE FRIDGE FREEZER DOORS
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Remove the middle hinge cover. Unscrew the Replace the blanking plate in the place of the Undo the nuts that hold the link board in place at the
middle hinge and blanking plate and lift the top middle hinge.
door down and away from the Fridge Freezer.
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Replace the top door onto the upper hinge. Hold the top door in place and attach the middle Replace the bottom door and screw the lower Ensure that the door closes fully, before finally
hinge on the opposite side by screwing it in place. hinge screw and bracket securely into place on the tightening all the screws
opposite side.

FITTING THE CABINET DOOR
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and empty.
e We recommend you have someone to assist you.
Tools required
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e Drill and 3mm drill bit
Supplied with the Fridge Freezer are separate parts to
attach the Fridge Freezer doors to the cabinet doors.
See page 4 for a description of each part.
Fasten the Fridge Freezer with the 6 screws provided.
Snap the vent grille and foot cover into position.
Place the hinge covers and screw covers where
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Open the fridge door, and the cabinet door at 90°.
Insert the sliding bracket onto the bracket guide.
Push together the fridge door and the cabinet door.
Mark the position of the hole in the bracket with a
pencil. Remove the brackets and drill holes 2mm deep,
8mm from the outside edge of the Fridge Freezer.
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Starting with the fridge door, on the side without
the hinge, place the seal between the Fridge Freezer
and the kitchen cabinet.
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Place the bracket guide onto the inside of the cabinet
door, 20mm from the edge of the door, and 50mm
from the top of the fridge door.
Mark the screw holes with a pencil then remove the
bracket guide . Drill holes to the depth of 5-8mm. Using
the screws provided, sc rew the guide into position .
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Once attached, the cabinet door and the fridge door
should now fully close together. Fix the covers onto
the bracket guide and sliding bracket until they clip
into place. Repeat step 1 to nfor the freezer door.

USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER
Operating instructions
Switching on your Fridge Freezer
1 Before your Fridge Freezer is plugged in, open the fridge door and
adjust the thermostat control to the highest setting.
2 Once the Fridge Freezer has cooled down, adjust the thermostat
control to a suitable setting.
Adjusting the temperature
To change the internal temperature of the Fridge Freezer use the control
dial, located inside the fridge. The recommended setting at normal room
temperature is 3-4. The Fridge Freezer may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if you open the
Fridge Freezer doors very often.
Is the Fridge Freezer cold enough?
If you are concerned that your Fridge Freezer is not being kept cold
enough, and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special fridge
thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware shops.
Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the fridge cabinet or the
middle basket of the freezer, where it can be read easily. Leave overnight,
the temperature in the fridge should be between 2°C and 5°C and -18°C
or lower in the freezer. See ‘Adjusting the temperature’.
FRIDGE/FREEZER THERMOMETER °C
Noises inside the Fridge Freezer
If you have not owned a refrigerator before, you may notice that it
makes some rather unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal,
but you should be aware of them!
Gurgling, whooshing
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 Fridge Freezer.
Humming, purring or pulsating
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around
the system.
Where to store your food in the fridge
Cool area
This is where to store foods which
will keep longer if they are kept
cool. Milk, eggs, yogurt, fruit
juices, hard cheeses, e.g. cheddar.
Opened jars and bottles of salad
dressings, sauces and jams. Fats,
e.g. butter, margarine, low-fat
spreads, cooking fats and lard.
Coldest area: o°C to 5°C
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept:
e Raw and uncooked foods. These should always be wrapped.
e Pre-cooked chilled foods, e.g. ready meals, meat pies, soft cheeses.
e Pre-cooked meats e.g. ham.
e Prepared salads (including pre- washed chopped, pre- packed mixed
green salads, rice, potato salad etc).
e Desserts, e.g. fromage frais, home- prepared food and leftovers or
cream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the fridge.
Store vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items, e.g. unwashed whole lettuce,
whole tomatoes, radishes, etc. here.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN
IS WRAPPED.
NOTE: ALWAYS WRAP AND STORE RAW MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ON THE
LOWEST SHELF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE. THIS WILL STOP THEM
DRIPPING ONTO, OR TOUCHING OTHER FOODS.
DO NOT STORE INFLAMMABLE GASES OR LIQUIDS IN THE FRIDGE.

USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER
Shopping for chilled foods
Don’t buy in your lunch hour!
Unless you have a Fridge Freezer at work to keep the food cold in
the afternoon. Leaving food in your car or at room temperature for a
prolonged period of time could raise food temperature to the level at
which harmful bacteria grow.
Keep chilled foods together
When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling
home, if you keep all the chilled foods together they will help to keep
each other cold.
Use a cool bag
Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and
hardware shops. These keep food cold for longer, but are only for getting
chilled foods home, not storing it.
Unwrap aS Soon as you get home
Always unpack and place chilled foods in the Fridge Freezer before storing
dry food-stuffs.
Tips for keeping food perfect in the
Fridge Freezer
Take extra care with meat and fish
Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to
avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough
to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
Leave space around food
This will allow cold air to circulate around the Fridge Freezer.
Wrap up food
To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, food should be separately
packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped.
Let pre-cooked food cool properly
Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put it in the
Fridge Freezer. This will stop the internal temperature of the Fridge Freezer
from rising.
Shut the door
To prevent cold air escaping, limit the number of times you open the
door. When returning from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your Fridge
Freezer while the door is closed.
Shopping for frozen foods
Your Fridge Freezer is 4 star Ba * kk *
When you are buying frozen food, look at the Storage Guidelines on the
packaging. You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the
period shown against the 4 star rating. This is usually the period stated as
‘Best Before’, on the front of the packaging.
Check the Freezer temperature
Check the temperature of the frozen food cabinet in the shop where you
buy your frozen foods. It should show a temperature lower than -18°C.
Choose packs carefully
Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in
perfect condition.
Purchase frozen food last
Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to the
supermarket.
Keep frozen foods together
When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling
home, if you keep all the frozen foods together they will help to keep
each other cold.
Store food straight away
Don’t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away. Special
insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware
shops. These keep frozen food cold for longer.
Thawing frozen food
For some foods, thawing before cooking is unnecessary. Vegetables and
pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked.
Frozen saucesand soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently
until thawed.
Preparations for freezing
Leave cooked food to cool completely.
Chill food in the Fridge before freezing if possible.
Consider how you want to cook the food before freezing it.
Don’t freeze food in metal containers as you may want to microwave
it straight from the Freezer.
Use special freezer bags available from supermarkets, freezer film,
polythene bags, plastic containers, aluminium foil (heavy grade only,
if in doubt, double wrap). Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic foods
(such as citrus fruits). Don’t use thin cling film or glass. Don’t use
used food containers (unless cleaned thoroughly first).
Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could
buy a special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the
packaging.
Leavea small amount of ‘air space’ when freezing liquids, to allow
for expansion.
You can use the space in the Fridge Freezer most
efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with liquids,
such as 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
like this, then remove it from the container and
seal the bag.

USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER
Freezing fresh foods
The golden rules
Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small
quantities, it freezes faster, takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat
it in the quantity you need.
Freezing fresh foods
First, estimate the amount of food you will be freezing.
Turn the thermostat dial to the maximum setting which makes your
freezer colder (approx -28°C), it will therefore freeze quicker and keep in
the goodness. However you should use it sparingly to conserve energy.
Remember to reset the thermostat dial to the Normal setting when you
have finished freezing fresh foods.
TO FREEZE
A loaf of bread
A small casserole
Not required.
2 hrs. before placing food in freezer
and 4 hrs. after placing food in freezer.
Up to 2lb/g00gm
before placing food in freezer and
12 hrs. after placing food in freezer.
Over 6lb/2.7kg 6 hrs.
24 hrs. before placing food in freezer
and 24 hrs. after placing food in freezer.
Maximum ofiolb/4.5kg
What not to freeze
Bananas, pomegranates, pears, carbonated liquids as they can explode or
anything in a glass container, as these may crack.
NOTE: Do not store flammable gases or liquids in the freezer.
To thaw
1 Cover food loosely.
2 Thaw at room temperature. Don’t forget that thawing in a warm area
encourages the growth of bacteria.
3 Always make sure there are no ice crystals in the food before cooking
particularlywith meat. These crystals indicatethat the food is not
fully thawed. They result in lower temperatures when cooking.
Lowercooking temperatures maynot destroy dangerous bacteria.
4 Cook food as soon as possible after thawing.
Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during thawing.
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Oven thawing
Many microwaves and ovens have thaw settings. To avoid bacterial build
up, only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.
Safety tips
e Never re-freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it
again, to kill off harmful bacteria.
e Never re-freeze thawed shellfish.
Useful tip
e Re-seal packs properly after removing items. This prevents drying or
‘freezer burn’ and a build up of frost on any remaining food.
Label everything
e Many foods look the same when frozen, so careful labelling will help
avoid forgetting what an item is. Storage times being exceeded could
cause food poisoning.
e You can buy special freezer tape for use in low temperatures.
This tape is available in white, so you can use it to write the items
contents on. You can buy special freezer labels and pens. Labels come
in different colours which can help you use your Freezer effectively.
For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green.
Using a different colour label for each quarter of the year will help
you rotate your frozen food more efficiently.
e Write the contents and date. If you are really organised add the
weight and notes on cooking such as ‘thaw first’, or ‘cook from
frozen’ and keep a separate ‘log-book’ of what is in each drawer.
This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily.
Recommended storage periods
(when frozen from fresh)
Fruit syrup or sugar packed fruit
Open frozen or puréed fruit
Fruit juices
Lamb
Beef
Pork
Veal
Minced meat
Cured meats
Sausages
Packed bacon
Smoked bacon/ chops/ gammon steaks
Unsmoked bacon/ chops/ gammon steaks
Chicken
Duck
Goose
Turkey
White fish
Oily fish including salmon
Smoked salmon
Caviar
Shellfish
Butter
Cheese
Suet
Cream - double/ whipping
Eggs - only freeze separated
Milk
up to 12 months
up to 18 momths
up to 6 months
up to 10 months
up to 10 months
up to 6 months
up to 6 months
up to 3 months
up to 2 months
up to 3 months
up to 3 months
up to 2 months
up to 1 month
up to 8 months
up to 5 months
up to 5 months
up to 6 months
up to 5 months
up to 2 months
up to 3 months
do not freeze
up to1 month
up to 6 months
up to 6 months
up to 6 months
up to 3 months
up to 10 months
up to1 month

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cleaning inside the Fridge Freezer
You should clean the Fridge Freezer internally with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a ‘wrung-out’
sponge or cloth. Wipe the Fridge Freezer dry before replacing the food.
Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water. Ensure they are
completely dry before replacing in the Fridge Freezer. Plug in and switch
on the mains supply.
Cleaning the outside of the Fridge Freezer
Use standard furniture polish to clean the Fridge Freezer exterior.
Make sure that the doors are closed, to prevent polish getting on the
magnetic door seal or inside. The grill of the condenser at the back of the
Fridge Freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a
soft brush attachment.
Cleaning tip
• Defrost and clean when food stocks are low.
Defrosting P
After a period of time frost will build up in C
certain areas in the freezer compartment.
As a temporary measure, this frost should
be scraped away using a plastic scraper.
NEVER use a metal or sharp instrument. Remove existing foods and
baskets, ideally the frozen food should be put into another freezer. Scrape
off and remove the frost, then move your foods back in order to gain
access to other sections of the freezer. Complete defrosting will however,
become necessary, approximately four times per year, or if the frost layer
exceeds 5mm (1/4”) to maintain the efficiency of the Fridge Freezer. This
should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped away, or if it
begins to interfere with the food storage. Choose a time when the stock
of frozen food is low and proceed as follows:
1 Take out the frozen food, turn the Fridge Freezer off at the mains
supply and leave the doors open. Ideally the frozen food should be
put into another freezer or refrigerator. If this is not possible wrap
the food, firstly in several sheets of newspaper or large towels and
then a thick rug or blanket and keep it in a cool place.
2 Place a tray under the lip of the freezer cabinet to collect the water.
3 If you have one, scrape away as much frost build up as possible,
using a plastic scraper
4 Thawing of the remaining frost can be sped up by placing bowls of
hot water inside the freezer compartment. As the solid frost loosens,
prize it away with the ice scraper.
NOTE Don't use a metal or sharp instrument and do not use any electrical
appliances.
Moving your Fridge Freezer
Location
Do not locate your Fridge Freezer near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or
radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in lean-to’s or sun lounges.
Levelling the Fridge Freezer
Make sure the Fridge Freezer is level. Use the rotating levelling feet at
the front. If the Fridge Freezer is not level, the doors and magnetic seal
alignments will be affected.
Installation
Don’t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance.
Servicing
Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be performed by
an authorised, qualified technician.
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Before carrying out the bulb
replacement always switch off the
Fridge Freezer and disconnect the
electrical supply.
2 Push the lever at the base of the
light to the rear to release the
light cover.
3 Remove the old bulb by
unscrewing in an anti-clockwise
direction.
4 Replace with a new bulb (15w Max) by screwing it in a clockwise
direction making sure that it is secure in the bulb holder.
Replace the light cover back into position and click back into place.
6 Re-connect your Fridge Freezer to the electrical supply and switch on.
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The Fridge Freezer is not working
Check it is plugged in and switched on. Check that the fuse in the plug
has not blown. Plug in another appliance, such as a lamp, to see if the
socket is working. The Fridge Freezer should be placed in a well ventilated
room with an ambient temperature of between16°C and 32°C.
Condensation appears on the outside of the
Fridge Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off any
residue of moisture. If the problem continues call the Customer Service
Department.
Noises
You may hear some unusual noises from time to time. See ‘Noises inside
the Fridge Freezer on page7.
Tips
If the Fridge Freezer won't be used for a long period of time switch it off,
unplug and clean it. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of
mildew and smell.
Power cut
If the internal temperature of the freezer compartment is -18°C or less
when the power returns, your food is safe. The food in your
Fridge Freezer will remainfrozen for approx 16 hours with the door
closed. If you know the power is going to be cut, turn the thermostat to
maximum, 24 hours before, this will make the Fridge Freezer colder than
normal. If there is no warning, turn the thermostat to maximum after
the power cut. Don’t open either of the Fridge Freezer doors more than
necessary.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Model MBC55249
Rated Voltage 220-240
(Vv)
Rated Frequency 50
(Hz)
Energy Class A+
Total Storage Volume
(Litres) 249
Product Dimensioh/w/d 1772/540/545
(mm)
NetWeight 61
(kg)
Star Rating 4 Star
Refrigerant R600a
The policy of Fridgemaster is one of continuously seeking new ways of
improving its products. Therefore the Company reserves the right to
change the specification of items illustrated and described, at any time.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 which will be
suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off
and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert the
discarded plug into a socket .
Fitting a new plug
If for any reason you need to fit a new plug, the flexible mains lead must be
connected as shown here.
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
CONNECT
BLUE TO
NEUTRAL (N)
CONNECT GREEN
AND YELLOW TO
EARTH (E) (Note:
some appliances do
not have earth wires.)
CONNECT
BROWN TO
LIVE (L)
MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS
HELD BY THE CLAMP
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow MUST be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter E (Earth) or symbol coloured Green.
The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured Black. The wire which is coloured Brown
MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Red.
Before refitting the plug cover, check that there are no cut or stray strands of
wire inside the plug.
Use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse, only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used.
If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a
qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse
cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug, the appliance must not be used
without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an
electrical shop.
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73 / 23 EEC
(LowVoltageDirective) 89 /336 EEC (EMC Directive).
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FRIDGEMASTER
Unit D, Global Avenue
Global Park Millshaw, Leeds LS11 8PR For further information please contact
Tel: [phone] the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on:
Fax:
+44(0)
113
270
8599
0845
0508536
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