Fridgemaster MC60283DFFB User manual

MC60283DFFB

2014/35/EU and 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EC and EC.643/2009
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines: This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Using your appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Cleaning and care _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Installing your new appliance_ _ _ _ _ _
Description of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _
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Disposal of the appliance_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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Safety for children and others
who are vulnerable people
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
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.
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.
Keep all packaging away
from children as there is
risk of suf
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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 openings, 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.
WARNING - The
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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
Electrical safety
blowing gas are
flammable.
When disposing of the
appliance, do so only at
an authorized waste
disposal centre. Do not
expose to flame.
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.
Refrigerant
If the refrigerant circuit
should be damaged:
-Avoid opening flames
and sources of ignition.
-Thoroughly ventilate the
room in which the
appliance is situated.
It is dangerous to alter
the specifications or
modify this product in any
way.
Caution:risk of fire
Any damage to the cord
may cause a shortcircuit,
fire, and/or electric shock.

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.
Do not store flammable
gass 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.
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
Daily use
manufactures storage
recommendations
should be strictly adhered
to.Refer 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 burning 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 or touch
items from the freezer
compartment if your
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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.
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 close to a
wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser)
to prevent the risk of a
fire, follow the instructions
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.
Installation Important!
caution!
Care and cleaning
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.

relevant to installation.
The appliance must not
be locate 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.
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Installing your new appliance
Ventilation of appliance
Before using the appliance
for the first time, you should
be informed of the following
tips.
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 at least 75mm 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 130°. As
shown in following diagrams.
Note:
This appliance performs
well within the climate class
from SN to T showed in the
table below.
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It may not work properly if
being left at a temperature
above or below the
indicated range for a long
period.
Climate class Ambient temperature
SN
N
ST
T
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+16°C to +38°C
+16°C to +43°C
Stand your appliance in a
dry place to avoid high
moisture.
Keep the appliance out of
direct sunlight rain or frost.
Stand the appliance away
from heat sources such as
stoves, fires or heaters.
Leveling of appliance
For sufficient leveling and
air circulating in the lower
rear section of the
appliance, the bottom feet
may need to be adjusted.
You can adjust them
manually by hand or by
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using a suitable spanner.
To allow the doors to self-
close, tilt the top backwards
by about 10mm.
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door
opens can be changed,
from the right side (as
supplied) to the left side, if
the installation site requires.
Warning! When reversing
the door, the appliance
must not be connected to
the mains. Ensure that the
plug is removed from the
mains socket.
Note: Before you start lay
the refrigerator on its back
in order to gain access to
the base, you should rest
it on soft foam packaging
or similar material to avoid
damaging the backboard
of the refrigerator. To
reverse the door, the
following steps are
generally recommended.
1. Stand the refrigerator
upright. Open the upper
door to take out all door
racks and tank (to avoid
them damaged) and then
close the door.
≤10mm
Tools you will need
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Stop Block Left Hinge Cover
8mm wrench
8mm socket wrench
Monkey wrench
Thin-blade screwdriver
Cross-shaped screwdriver
Door racks
2. Remove the upper cover
①and corner cover ② on
top of the upper door, then
remove right hinge cover ③
and hinge cover ④, and
block cover ⑤on top of the
cabinet.
Water tank

3. Remove the 2 screws
which are used for fixing
the right upper hinge part ⑥
(see the picture above).
4. Remove the upper door
from the middle hinge by
carefully lifting the door
straight up.
Caution! Please hold the
upper door by hand during
step 3 to prevent door
dropping.
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5.
a smooth surface with its
panel upwards. Loose
screw ④ and part ③,
then loose screw ② and
part ①. Install another
stop block (in the plastic
bag) to the left side with
screw ②, then install part
③ with screw ④. Keep
part ① into the plastic bag
with the appliance for future
reference.
Place the upper door on
① Upper cover
② Corner cover
③ Right Hinge Cover
⑥ Right upper hinge part
⑤ Block Cover
④ Hinge Cover
① Door holder
①
② Self-tapping screw
②
④ Self-tapping screw
④
③ Stop block
③
6. Loose screws used to fix
the middle hinge and
remove middle hinge. Then
remove the lower door.

7. Place the lower door on a
smooth surface with its
panel upwards. Loose
screw ④ and part ③,
then loose screw ② and
part ①. Turn part ① by
180 and install it with screw
②, then install part ③
with screw ④.
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8. Change screw hole
covers on middle cover
plate from left to right (as
shown in figure below).
① Door holder
①
② Self-tapping screw
②
④ Self-tapping screw
④
③ Stop block
③
9. Place refrigerator
flatwise, remove part③and
then loose screws④.
Remove part ②and part①.
①
① Lower hinge part (right)
washer
Note: washer may
stick to lower door
② Front foot fixed board
②
④
④ Self-tapping screws
③
③ Adjustable bottom feet part
10. Screw out the lower
hinge axis, change it to
the near hole site, and
then screw up it and the
mount washer (see the
picture above).
11. Just remount to the step
9, change part ① to left
and part ② to right and
then fix them with screws ④.
Finally install part ③.
Lower hinge part (left)
12. Move the lower door
and adjust its position to
align lower hole site and
upper hinge axis. Turn the

13. Screw out the upper
hinge axis①, turn the upper
hinge over and fix the
axis on it.
Caution! Fix the axis until
its top come to the
underside of the upper
hinge.
②
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① Upper Hinge Axis
washer
Note: washer may
stick to lower door.
② Upper Hinge
Top of the axis
Underside of the upper hinge
14. Move the upper door
to an appropriate position,
adjust upper hinge and
upper door, then fix the
hinge axis into the hinge
front the top down.
(Please hold upper door
by hand when installing)
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.
15. Assemble the cover to
match the hinge.
16. Switch the handles from
the left to the right (only for
the model with handles).

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Caution! You should fix the
axis tightly in order to keep
the upper door being steady
and durable.

Description of the appliance
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20. Freezer door
21. Freezer door
1. Cabinet
LED light
Glass shelf
Crisper cover
Fruit and vegetables crisper
(inside
Lower freezer drawer
Adjustable bottom feet
Fridge door
Upper rack
Egg tray (inside)
Water tank
Lower rack
Fridge door seal
Handle
seal
ice tray
7. Upper freezer drawer
8. Upper freezer glass shelf
9. Middle freezer drawer
10. Lower freezer glass shelf
View of the appliance
Note: Due to unceasing modification of our products, your
refrigerator may be slightly different from this instruction
manual, but its functions and using methods remain the
same. To get more space in the freezer, you can remove
drawers (except lower freezer drawer), ice tray.
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1. Fridge
Press the middle part of
button to set fridge
temperature between 2℃
and 8℃ as needed, and
control panel will display
corresponding figures
according to the following
sequence.
Control panel
Use your appliance according to the following control
regulations, your appliance has the corresponding functions
as the control panels showed in the pictures below.
Controlling the temperature
We recommend that when
you start your refrigerator
for the first time, the
temperature for the
refrigerator is set to 4°C and
the freezer to -18°C. If you
want to change the
temperature, follow the
instructions below.
Caution! When you set a
temperature, you set an
average temperature for the
whole refrigerator cabinet.
Temperatures inside each
compartment may vary from
the temperature values
displayed on the panel,
depending on how much
food you store and where
you place them. Ambient
temperature may also affect
the actual temperature
inside the appliance.
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2. Freezer
Press the middle part of
button to set fridge
temperature between -16℃
and -24℃ as needed, and
control panel will display
corresponding figures
according to the following
sequence.
-16 -18 -20
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3. Super Freeze
Super Freeze will
quickly lower the
temperature within
the freezer so food will
freeze vitamins and faster.
This can lock in the
nutrients of fresh food and
keep food fresh longer.
Press the middle part of
button for 3 seconds to
activate the super freeze
function. The light will
come on.
Super freeze automatically
switches off after 26 hours .
When super freeze function
is on, you can switch off
super freeze function by
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pressing the middle part of
button and the freezer
temperature setting will
revert back to the previous
setting.
If you are going to
be away for a long
period of time, you
4. Holiday
can activate this function by
pressing the middle part of
button for 3 seconds
until the light comes on.
When the holiday function is
activated, the temperature
of the refrigerator is
automatically switched to
15℃ to minimize the
energy consumption.
Important! Do not store any
food in the fridge during this
time.
When the holiday function is
on, you can switch it off by
pressing the middle part of
button. The fridge
temperature setting will
revert back to the previous
setting.
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Shelf in Refrigerator
chamber
There are shelves in
refrigerator chamber, and
they can be taken out to be
cleaned.
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Your appliance has the
accessories as the
“Description of the
appliance” showed in
general, with this part
instruction you can have the
right way to use them.
Using your appliance
Door rack
It is suitable for the storage
of eggs, canned liquid,
bottled drinks and packed
food, etc. Do not place too
many heavy things in the
racks.
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Water Dispenser
The water dispenser,
located in the fridge door, is
for storing drinking water.
With this appliance you can
obtain chilled water easily
without opening the
refrigerator. You should be
informed of following tips.
Before using
Before using this appliance
for the first time, you should
use it as follows.
1. Hold the two sides of the
water tank tightly, then pull
up the water tank by
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2. Unscrew the head, then
clean it and the inside of
water tank.
shaking up and down
①
Head
②
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Assembling
Before assembling, please drain the
water inside the tank, and check whether
the washer is reversed or not.
1.Insert the head into the hole.
2.Fit the tank along the guides on the
door.
3.Press down on the two side of the tank.
4.When you hear a click sound, that
means the installation is completed.
Warning!
1.Be careful not to press on the head;
2.When fitting the water tank, ensure the
head inserted into the hole first;
3.If you found the washer reversed or
loosed when removing the tank, you must
take off the fixed holder by contrarotating
it first, then put the washer to the correct
position, and install the fixed holder at
last.
Warning!
Don't touch other parts of the appliance
when filling water, it may cause the
water leakage.
1. Make sure the cover of the water tank
is fitted on.
2. Close the fridge door and check the
dispenser.
Dispensing water
Lock
Before you dispense the water, make
sure the lock device is on “UNLOCK”
situation.
Warning!
The lock is defined as “child lock”.
Don't push the dispenser lever forward
strongly, when the dispenser is on
“LOCK” situation, it may damage the
mechanism.
fixed holder
washer
wrong position
correct position
Before you fill the drinking water into the
water tank, ensure that the water tank is
steady and in a correct position.
Filling water
Caution!
Fill with water up to 3L (which is
suggested), and not above the level.
Otherwise, it may overflow when the lid is
close.
We recommend that you fill the water by
the following ways.
1. Remove the small lid and fill water from
the inlet of the large lid.
2. Remove the cover of the tank, and then
fill water inside directly.
Small lid
Large lid
Head
Slot Guide
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You should use the correct cups to
re c eiv e w a te r u n d e rnea t h the wa ter
dispenser.
Receiving Water
Warning!
Don't push the dispenser lever forward
without cup, it may cause the water leak
from the dispenser.
1. Put the water tank out of the door
carefully, and then wash the tank, lid, and
head lightly in water.
2. After you have successfully cleaned
the appliance, you should dry it by
natural drying or using the dryer.
3.If you have used the water dispenser
for many times, the water in the receiving
tank may drop on the floor, which may
make your floor wet, and you should
clean the tank with dry towel regularly
before overflow.
Cleaning
Dispenser lever
Suggested position
Receiving tank
Helpful hints and tips
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.
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
Place the appliance in a
well ventilated, humidity
free, room. Please refer to
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airtight
Iced products, if consumed
immediately after removal
from the freezer compartment,
will probably cause frost burns
to the skin.
foil or plastic film
wrap.
Milk bottles:
Should have a lid and be
stored in the door racks.
Hints for freezing
When first starting-up or
after a period out of use, let
the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings
before putting food in the
compartment.
Prepare food in small
portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely
frozen and to make it
possible to subsequently
thaw only the quantity
required.
Wrap up the food In aluminum
foil or polyethylene food wraps
which are airtight.
Do not allow fresh，
unfrozen food to touch the
food which is already frozen
to avoid temperature rise of
the latter.
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energy efficient configuration.
Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
Do not place hot food
directly into the refrigerator
or freezer, the internal
temperature will increase
resulting in the compressor
having to work harder and
will consume more energy.
Do cover or wrap the food,
articularly if it has a strong
flavor.
Place food properly so that
air can circulate freely
around it.
Hints for refrigeration
Meat (All Types) Wrap in
polythene food: wrap and
place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable
drawer. Always follow food
storage times and use by
dates suggested by
manufacturers.
Cooked food, cold dishes,
etc.:
They should be covered
and may be placed on any
shelf.
Fruit and vegetables:
They should be stored in
the special drawer provided.
Butter and cheese:
Should be wra p p ed i n
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