Fridgemaster MTRR 108A Operating instructions

How to use your new
Refrigerator
Model MTRR108A

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SAFETY
WARNING
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
The packaging protects your appliance from damage during
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
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Recycling old
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.

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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 R600a 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 1m3per 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
• 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.
• Neveruseelectricalappliancesinsidetherefrigerator(e.g.heater,
electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
• Neveruseasteamcleanertocleantheappliance.Thesteammaypen-
etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
• Donotstoreproductswhichcontainflammablepropellants(e.g.spray
cans) or explosive substances in the appliances. Explosion hazard!
• Donotstandorsupportyourselfonthebase,drawersordoors,etc.
• 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.
• Commerciallyfrozenpre-packedfoodshouldbestoredinaccordance
with the frozen food manufacturers instruction.
• Bottlescontainingahighpercentageofalcoholmustbesealedand
stored in an upright position.
• Keepplasticpartsandthedoorsealfreeofoilandgrease.Otherwise,
the plastic and door seal will become porous.
• Nevercoverorblocktheventilationopeningsfortheappliance.
• Donotstorebottledorcanneddrinks(especiallycarbonated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!
• Avoidprolongedtouchingoffrozenfood,iceortheinnerfreezerwalls
or tubing etc. Risk of frost burns to the skin.
• Donot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.
• Inthe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.
• 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.
• 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.
SAFETY

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Location
When selecting a position for your refrigerator, 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 32°C. Avoid locating your refrigerator near
a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight.
Never place the refrigerator in a wall recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture. When your refrigerator is working,
the grille at the back may become hot and the sides warm. It must therefore be installed so that there is 2cm (3/4”)
of free space at the sides and 9cm ( 3½") at the rear. There is a built in airflow grille at the back of the refrigerator
lid to ensure the correct distance from the rear wall. The refrigerator door can either open to the right or the left,
depending on the location which suits you. See page 6 if you want reverse the door swing. Do not drape the fidge
with any covering.
Levelling the refrigerator
Once the refrigerator is put in its final location, make sure it is level. To do this use the
two levelling feet at the front of the refrigerator. If the refrigerator is not level, the
doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the refrigerator 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
refrigerator externally with wax polish. If you require more information, refer to CLEANING on page 7.
Before plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the refrigerator. If not, see the
section called ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on page 9.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Before using your refrigerator
Beforeplacinganyfoodinyourrefrigerator,turntherefrigeratoronandwaitfor24hours,tomakesureitis
working properly and to allow the refrigerator to fall to the correct temperature.
Before use
Please read these instructions carefully before using your new Fridgemaster
refrigerator. The refrigerator is for indoor and domestic use only.
THERMOSTAT
SHELVES
BOTTLE STORAGE
LEVELLING FEET
SALAD BIN
ICE COMPARTMENT
ICE TRAY
INSTALLATION

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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Switching on your refrigerator
1 Beforeconnectingtherefrigeratortothemainssupplymakesure
that the thermostat control dial located inside the refrigerator
compartment next to the internal light, is set between 3 to 4
but closer to 3, which is the correct setting for use in a room of
average temperature.
2Wait 24 hours before placing food in the cabinet to allow for the
refrigerator to fall to the correct temperature.
Is the refrigerator cold enough?
If you are concerned that your refrigerator is not being kept cold enough,
and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special refrigerator/
freezer thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware
shops. Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the refrigerator,
where it can be read easily. Leave overnight, the temperature in the
refrigerator should be between 1ºC and 5ºC.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your refrigerator is controlled by the
thermostat control dial. There are 7 settings. Position 8 makes the
refrigerator coldest. Position 1 makes it the warmest. To adjust the
temperature turn the thermostat control dial to the preferred setting.
Position 0 will turn the refrigerator off.
Noises inside the refrigerator!
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 refrigerator.
Humming, purring or pulsating
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around
the system.
Shopping for chilled foods
Don’t buy in your lunch hour!
Unless you have a refrigerator 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 refrigerator before storing
dry food-stuffs.
Tips for keeping food perfect in
the refrigerator
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 refrigerator.
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 refrigerator.
This will stop the internal temperature of the refrigerator 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 refrigerator
while the door is closed.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL DIAL

REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
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The door of your larder fridge can
be reversed.
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Tools required
•Phillips style screwdriver.
•Flat bladed screwdriver.
•8mm socket or spanner.
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When trying to gain access to the base of
the larder fridge, do not tip it back at more
than a 45° angle. Rest the larder fridge on
soft foam packaging or similar material to
avoid damaging the back of the appliance
Remove the top hinge cover. Remove the two hinge bolts with
a 8mm spanner.
Remove the top hinge.
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the bottom hinge.
Remove both feet. Remove the bottom hinge bolts.
1 2 3
4 5 6
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Fit the bottomhingeon the oppositeside.
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Replace both feet. .Fit thetophingeandthe boltsusingthe
8mm spanner.
Remove the blanking piece.
blanking piece
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10mm socket or spanner

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After a period of time frost will build up
in the ice compartment. As a temporary
measure, this frost should be scraped away
using a scraper.
Complete defrosting will however become necessary if the frost
layers exceeds 5mm to mantain the eciency of the refrigerator.
This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be scraped
away, or if it beginds to interfere with the food storage.
Proceed as follows:
1Turn the refrigerator off at the mains supply and leave the door open.
2Scrape away as much frost build up as possible using a plastic scraper.
Thawing of the remainder can be speeded up by placing bowls of
hot water inside the refrigerator cabinet and closing the door. As the
solid frost loosens, prize it away with the plastic scraper and remove.
3When defrosting is completed, clean you refrigerator as
described opposite.
SCRAPER NOT INCLUDED
CLEANING
Cleaning inside the refrigerator
You should clean the refrigerator internally with a weak solution of
bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out
sponge or cloth. Wipe the refrigerator dry before replacing the food. Plug
in and switch on the mains supply.
Cleaning the outside of the refrigerator
Use standard furniture polish to clean the refrigerator exterior. Make
sure that the doors are closed, to prevent polish getting on the
magnetic door seal or inside. The grille of the condenser at the back of
the refrigerator and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using
a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning tips
Defrost and clean when food stocks are low.
NOTE Don’t use a metal or sharp instrument and do not use any
electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
Where to store your foods in
the refrigerator
Cool area
This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool.
Milk, yogurt, fruit juices, hard cheeses eg, cheddar. Opened jars and
bottles of salad dressings, sauces and jams. Fats, eg. butter, margarine,
low-fat spreads, eggs, cooking fats and lard.
Coldest area: 1°C to 5°C
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept.
• Rawanduncookedfoodsshouldalwaysbewrapped.
• Pre-cookedchilledfoods,eg.readymeals,meatpies,softcheeses.
• Pre-cookedmeatseg.ham.
• Preparedsalads(includingpre-washedchopped,pre-packedmixed
green salads, rice, potato salad etc).
• Desserts,eg.fromagefrais,home-preparedfoodandleftoversor
cream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the refrigerator. Vegetables, fruit, fresh
salad items eg. unwashed whole lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc.
WERECOMMENDTHATALLPRODUCEKEPTINTHESALADBINISWRAPPED.
COOL
COOL
COLDEST
ICE COMPARTMENT
SALAD BIN
DEFROSTING
NOTE:Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the
lowest shelf at the bottom of the refridgerator. This will stop them
dripping onto, or touching other foods. Do not store inflammable
gases or liquids.

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Moving your refrigerator
Location
Do not locate your refrigerator near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or
radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight.
Levelling the refrigerator
Make sure the refrigerator is level. Use the rotating levelling feet at
the front. If the refrigerator is not level, the doors and magnetic seal
alignments will be affected.
Do not turn on the refrigerator for two hours
After the refrigerator is in place it needs to be left for two hours.
The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
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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MAINTENANCE
The refrigerator 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.
Condensation appears on the outside of
the refrigerator
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 refrigerator’ on page 5.
If you are not able to identify and eliminate the faults according to the
above recommendations, contact the Customer Service department,
advising of model number of the appliance which is shown on the back
of the rating plate.
Do not attempt to repair your refrigerator yourself as it might endanger
you and others.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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 or
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.
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:
Model MTRR108A
Rated Voltage (V) 220V-240V
Rated Frequency (Hz) 50
Energy Class A
Gross Volume (Litres) 103
(Cubic Feet) 3.64
Net Weight (kg) 27
Product Dimension h/w/d (mm) 839/494/494
SoundDecibelRating(dB[A]) 39
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 specication of items illustrated and described, at any time.
CONNECT GREEN
AND YELLOW TO EARTH (E)
(Note: some appliances do not
have earth wires.)
CONNECT
BLUETO
NEUTRAL (N)
CONNECT
BROWNTO
LIVE (L)

FRIDGEMASTER CONSOLIDATED LIMITED
Tuscany Way, Normanton
West Yorkshire, WF6 2UA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: + 44(0) 845 052 9002
For further information please contact
the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on:
0845 0508 536
www.fridgemaster.co.uk
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed
at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.