Fridgemaster MC55274AFS/SA Operating instructions

MC55274AFS/SA
MC55274AF/SA

Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances.
Contents
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For your safety and correct usage, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including
its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to make sure that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be
sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold,
so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly
informed on its usage and safety notices.
For the safety of life and property, keep the precautions of
these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not
responsible for damages caused by omission.
Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people
According to EN standard
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.
According to IEC standard
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
Safety and warning information…........2
Installing your new appliance………....8
Description of the appliance.................9
Reversing the door............…..........10
Operation.............……….…...............13
Using your appliance.…….…..........14
Helpful hints and tips……….…........15
Cleaning and care.....……………….16
Troubleshooting......…………………18
Disposal of the appliance. ......…..…19

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
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Keep all packaging away from children as there is risk of
suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance, pull the plug out of the
socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to prevent children playing
from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves
inside it.
If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to
replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the
door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before
you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from
becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
WARNING —This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments;
-catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING — Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
WARNING — 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.
WARNING — Keep ventilation opening, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING — Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING — Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING — Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are
of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

WARNING ―Food needs to be packed in bags before
putting into the refrigerator, and liquids need to be packed
in bottles or capped containers to avoid the problem that
the product design structure is not easy to clean.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the
refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable.
Warning: Risk of fire / flammable materials
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WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are
flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at
an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to
flame.
WARNING —When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING —Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is contained within the
refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high
level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless
flammable. During transportation and installation of the
appliance, ensure that none of the components of the
refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:
WARNING — Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in
the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of
professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition.
Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage
prior to proper disposal.
Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING—The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by
the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the
customer helpline for assistance.
This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating
lamps.

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Daily use
Do not store flammable gases or liquids in the appliance,
There is a risk of an explosion.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains
socket,do not pull on the cable.
Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this
appliance.
Electrical safety
1.The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged.
A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a
fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the
appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6.You must not operate the appliance without the interior
lighting lamp cover.
7.The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase
alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage
in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the
above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. automatic
voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge
must employ a special power socket instead of common one
with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket
with ground wire.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this
product in any way.
Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire, and/or
electric shock.
-Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is
situated.

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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on
the rear wall.
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen
food manufacture’s instructions.
The appliances manufactures storage recommendations
should be strictly adhered to relevant instructions for
storage.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze
compartment as it creates pressure on the container,which
may cause it to explode,resulting in damage to the
appliance.
Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from
the freezer compartment.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked
flames away from the appliance so that do not set the
appliance on fire.
The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or
beverages in normal household as explained in this
instruction booklet. The appliance is heavy.Care should be
taken when moving it.
Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as
supports.
Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed
out.
Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from
the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth
and lips.
To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to
the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too
much food in the crisper drawers.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as
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Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance,
lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible, the back of the product should not be too
close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow
the instructions relevant to installation.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or
cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the
installation of the appliance.
Service
Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the
appliance should be carried out by qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service
Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
1)If the appliance is Frost Free.
2)If the appliance contains freezer compartment.
Installation Important!
For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions
given in this manual.
Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it.
Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report
possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In
this case retain packing.
It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting
the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam
cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance.
Use a plastic scraper.
Caution!
Care and cleaning

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In order to improve efficiency
of the cooling system and save
energy, it is necessary to maintain
good ventilation around the appliance
for the dissipation of heat. For this
reason, sufficient clear space should
be available around the refrigerator.
Suggest :It is advisable for there to be
50-70mm of space from the back to
the wall, at least 100mm from its top,at
last 100mm from its side to the wall
and a clear space in front to allow the
doors to open 12 °. As shown in 5
following diagrams.
≥100
1068
≥100
50
-70mm
566
125°
This appliance performs wellfrom N
to ST.
The appliance may not work properly
if it is left for a longer period at a
temperature above or below the
indicated range.
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Description of the appliance
Note: To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,
drawers on their original position as the illustration above.
View of the appliance
1.Refrigerator lamp
2.Door switch
3.Shelf
4.Vegetable drawer cover
5.Vegetable drawer
6.Freezer upper drawer
7.Freezer lower drawer
8.Adjustable foot
9.Egg rack(inside)
10.Upper rack
11.Refrigerator door
12.Lower rack
13.Freezer door
Freezer
Fridge

Reversing the door
Remove the door shelf
press
inwardly
2.Stand the refrigerator upright, first
unscrew the screw① by a cross-
shaped screwdriver, and remove the
upper hinge cover② which is at the
top right corner of the refrigerator,
and use a putty knife or thin-blade
screwdriver to prize the crew hole
cover③ which is at the top left corner
of the refrigerator.
3.Unscrew the flange screws①
which are used for fixing the right
upper hinge part② by a 8mm socket
wrench.
Note:
hand during step 3 to prevent door
dropping.
4. Remove the upper door and place
it on a smooth surface with its panel
upwards. Loose screws② , detach
part①, then install part① to the left
side with screws②.
5. Loose screws used to fix the
middle hinge and remove middle
hinge. Then remove the lower door.
Please hold the upper door by
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6.Place the lower door on a smooth
surface with its panel upwards.
Loose screws ②, detach the part ①.
Then install part ① to corresponding
position on left side together with
screws ②.
7.Change screw hole covers on
middle cover plate from left to right
(as shown in figure below).
8.Lay the refrigerator on soft foam
packaging or similar material.
Remove the adjustable bottom feet
part②, then remove the lower hinge
part① by unscrewing the self-
tapping screws③.
9. Unscrew the bottom hinge axis
and remove it to the hole which is
side by side and screw it.
10. Replace the lower hinge part to
the left side and fixing it with the
special flange screws. Replace the
adjustable bottom feet part to
another side and fixing it.
11. Move the lower door and adjust
its position to align lower hole site
and upper hinge axis. Turn the middle
hinge by 180°, change the washer
on the axis to the upper side, adjust
the middle hinge to the appropriate
position and then install it.
12.Screw out The upper hinge axis,
turn the upper hinge over and fix axis
on it. Then place it at side for use.
13. Transfer the upper door to the
appropriate position. Secure the
door’s level, make the middle hinge
axis into the lower hole of upper
door.
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15. Install the screw hole cover③ on
the right corner of the refrigerator.
Install the upper hinge cover(left)②
(which is in the plastic bag) to left
and fix them with screws ①. Put the
other upper hinge cover(right) into
the plastic bag.
16. Open the upper door, mount door
racks and then close it.
14.Transfer the upper hinge part and
make the upper hinge axis into the
upper hole of the upper door, and
adjust the position of the upper
door(please support the upper door
with your hand when doing it), fixing
the upper hinge part with the special
flange self-tapping screws.
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Operation
LED light
Lampshade
Screw
Control Box
Bulb fixed block
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Starting up and temperature regulation
● Insert the plug of the connection lead
into the plug socket with protective earth
contact. When the refrigerator
compartment door is opened, the internal
lighting is switched on. After the fridge
has been placed in position, wait for 5
minutes before electricity is supplied.
Don’t store anything until the temperature
inside the fridge becomes low enough.
● The temperature selector knob is
located on the top of the refrigerator
compartment.
Setting 0 means:
Off. The LED light is still on.
Clockwise rotate the knob to turn on
the appliance.
Setting 1 means:
Highest temperature. warmest setting.
Setting 7 (end-stop) means:
Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
Important! For optimum food
preservation, a medium setting is
generally the most suitable. if you
want the temperature higher or colder
please turn the knob to warmer or
colder setting accordingly.
When you turn the knob to colder which
can lead to the more energy efficiency.
Otherwise, it would result in more
energy-consuming.
Important! High ambient temperatures
(e.g on hot summer days) and a cold
setting (position 6 to 7) may cause the
compressor to run continuously or
even non-stop!
NOTE: High temperature setting will
accelerate food waste.
Reason: when the ambient
temperature is high, the compressor
must run continuously to maintain
the low temperature in the appliance.
Changing the LED light
Warning! If the LED light is
damaged. DO NOT CHANG
IT BY THE USER!
Changing the LED light carry out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. it
must be replaced by a qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Contact your local Service Force
Center for help.
● Before changing the LED light, switch
off the appliance and unplug it, or pull
the fuse or the circuit breaker.
● LED light data: 220-240 V, max:1.5W.
● Unplug the mains plug.
● Press the Lampshade, and slide it
backwards.
● To change the LED light, undo the
screw.
● Remove the bulb fixed block, change
the defective LED light.
● Refit the bulb fixed block, the
Lampshade and the screw.
● Put the refrigerator back into
operation.
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Various glass, plastic storage shelves
or wire trays are included with your
appliance-different models have
different combinations and different
models have different features.
The walls of the refrigerator are
equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
Accessories 1)
Movable shelves/trays
Remove and install the door shelf
Remove the door shelf
press inwardly
press inwa rdly
Install the door shelf
Warning:The door shelfmust not
removed and installed by the user! If
the door shelf is damaged ,contact the
customer helpline for assistance .To
replace the door shelf, the below
steps can be followed:
Press the right side of the door shelf
inwardly ,while holding the left side .
When the notch of the shelf has been
detached from the refrigerator door ,
remove the rack obliquely upwardly .
Firstly tilt the left side of the door shelf ,
and make sure the notch has been
fastened to the door .Then press the
right side inwardly. push it down to the
right place.
Freezer food compartment
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen and deep-frozen food for long
periods of time.
Thawing food
In the refrigerator compartment.
At room temperature.
In a microwave oven.
In a conventional or convection oven.
Food once thawed should not be
1) If the appliance contains related
accessories and functions.
2) If the appliance contains a freezer
compartment.
Ice-cube tray
For making ice and storing ice-cubes.
Refrigerator compartment
For storing food that does not need to
Vegetable Drawer
For storing fruit and vegetables.
Freezer Drawer
For storing frozen food.
frozen and different sections suitable
for different kinds of food.
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It is only applicable to the appliance with
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Energy saving tips
We recommend that you follow the tips
below to save energy.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods in order to conserve energy.
Ensure the appliance is away from any
sources of heat (Direct sunlight, electric
oven or cooker etc)
Don't set the temperature colder than
necessary.
Don't store warm food or evaporating
liquid in the appliance.
Place the appliance in a well ventilated,
humidity free, room. Please refer to Installing
your new appliance chapter.
If the diagram shows the correct
combination for the drawers, crisper and
shelves, do not adjust the combination as
this is designed to be the most energy
efficient configuration.
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Do cover or wrap the food，particularly if it
has a strong flavor.
Place food properly so that air can
circulate freely around it.
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It is recommended to label and date each
frozen package in order to keep track of the
storage time.
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baskets,
It will be easier to clean when food
Thoroughly dry all surfaces and removable
parts.
A layer of frost may occur on the freezer
compartment's interior walls if the freezer
door is opened frequently or kept open too
long. If the frost is too thick, choose a time
when the supply of food stocks are low and
1.Remove existing food and accessories
proceed as follows:
Set the knob of the temperature regulator
to position “0”(where the compressor will
stop working) and leave the door of the
refrigerator open until ice and frost
dissolve thoroughly and accumulation at
the bottom of the freezer chamber. Wipe
off the water with soft cloth.
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To maintain good appearance of your
appliance, you should clean it regularly.
-Wipe the digital panel and display panel
with a clean, soft cloth.
stocks are low. Wipe the inside of the fridge
freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate
of soda, and then rinse with warm water
using a wrung-out sponge or cloth. Wipe
completely dry before replacing the shelves
and baskets.
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In the case of speeding up the process of
defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm
water (about 50°C) into the freezer
chamber, and scrape away the ice and
frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing
so,be sure to set the knob of the
temperature regulator to the original
position.
It is not advisable to heat the freezer
chamber directly with hot water or hair
dryer while defrosting to avoid
deformation of the inner case.
It is also not advisable to scrape off ice
and frost or separate food from the
containers which have been congealed
together with the food with sharp tools or
wooden bars, so as not to damage the
inner casing or the surface of the
evaporator.
Warning! Switching off the appliance
before defrosting, turn the temperature
regulator to position “0”.
Important! The fridge should be
defrosted at least every one month.
During the using process, if the door was
opened frequently or using the appliance
in the extreme humidity, we advise the
user to defrost every two weeks.
Go out of use for a long time
Remove all refrigerated packages.
Switch off the appliance by turning the
temperature regulator to position “0”.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or
disconnect the electricity supply.
Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning
and Care)
Leave the door open to avoid the build up
of odors.
Note:If the appliance contains freezer
compartment
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Troubleshooting
If you experience a problem with your appliance or are concerned that the appliance is not
functioning correctly, you can carry out some easy checks
according to this section before
service.
Warning! Don't try to repair the appliance yourself. If the problem persists after you have
made the checks mentioned below, contact a qualified electrician, authorized service engineer
or the shop where you purchased the product.
Problem
Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
properly.
Check the fuse or circuit of your power supply, replace if
necessary.
The ambient temperature is too low. Try setting the chamber
temperature to a colder level to solve this problem.
The interior may need to be cleaned
Some food, containers or wrapping cause odours.
Possible cause & Solution
Appliance is not working
correctly
Odours from the
compartments
The sounds below are quite normal:
Compressor running noises.
compartment or other compartments.
Gurgling sound similar to water boiling.
Popping noise during automatic defrosting.
Clicking noise before the compressor starts.
Noise from the
appliance
Other unusual noises are due
to the reasons below and may
need you to check and take action:
The cabinet is not level.
The back of appliance touches the wall.
Bottles or containers fallen or rolling.
The motor runs
continuously
It is normal to frequently hear the sound of the motor, it will need to run
more when in following circumstances:
Temperature setting is colder than necessary
Large quantity of warm food has recently been stored within
the appliance.
The temperature outside the appliance is too high.
Doors are kept open too long or too often.
After your installing the appliance or it has been switched off
for a long time.
A layer of frost occurs
in the compartment
Ensure food is placed within the appliance to allow sufficient
ventilation.
Ensure that door is fully closed. To remove the frost, please refer
to cleaning and care chapter.
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Temperature inside is
too warm
You may have left the doors open too long or too frequently; or the
doors are kept open by some obstacle; or the appliance is located
with insufficient clearance at the sides, back and top.
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Temperature inside is
too cold
Increase the temperature by following the "Display controls”
chapter.
Doors cant be closed
easily
Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back by
10-15mm to allow the doors to self close, or if something inside is
preventing the doors from closing.
Water drips on the floor
The water pan (located at the rear bottom of the cabinet) may not be
properly leveled, or the draining spout ( located underneath the
top of the compressor depot )
may not be properly positioned to
direct water into this pan, or the water spout is blocked. You may need
to pull the refrigerator away from the wall to check the pan and
spout.
The light is not working
The light may be damaged. Refer to replace lights in operation
chapter.
Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance as household waste.
Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging into a
suitable waste collection container to recycle it.
Before disposal of the appliance
1. Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
Warning! Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and
gases must be disposed of professionally as
they may cause eye injuries or ignition.
Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.
Correct Disposal of this product
This symbol on the product or in its packing indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to the
appropriate waste collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by the inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about the recycling
of this product, please contact your local council your household waste
disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.
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- Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h.
- 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.
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