Fridgmaster MUL49102 Operating instructions

How to use your new
Larder fridge
Model MUL49102

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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
â 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.
â If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replacedby the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
â Never use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator (e.g. heater,
electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
â Neveruse a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. The steam may pen-
etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
â Do not store products which contain flammable propellants(e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the appliances. Explosion hazard!
âDo not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
â 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.
â Commerciallyfrozen pre-packed food should be stored in accordance
with the frozen food manufacturers instruction.
â Bottles containing a high percentageof alcohol must be sealed and
stored in an upright position.
â Keepplastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
the plastic and door seal will become porous.
âNever cover or block the ventilation openingsfor the appliance.
â Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especiallycarbonated drinks)
in the ice compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!
â Never put frozen food, or ice cubes, straight from the ice compartment
into your mouth. Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue!
â Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the inner freezer walls
or tubing etc. Risk of frost burns to the skin.
â 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.
â In the case of malfunction, under no circumstancesshould you attempt
to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance.
â When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before
plugging it in again. Otherwise, the compressor will be overloaded.
â Do not use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters
near your refrigerator.
âDo not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator.
Children in the household
â Keepchildren away from the packaging and its parts. Danger of
suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film!
â 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.
â If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach
of children.
General requirements
â The appliance is designed for domestic use insidethe home and is not
intended for commercial or industrial use.
â The appliance must be used to store food products by adults only and
according to the instruction manual.
â Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the
door too frequently in order to conserve energy.
â 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 LARDER FRIDGE INSTALLATION
Location
When selecting a position for your larder fridge you should make sure the floor is flat and firm and the room is
well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16°C and 38°C. Avoid locating your larder fridge
near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight. Never place the larder fridge in a wall
recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture. When your larder fridge is working, the grille at the back may become
hot and the sides warm. It must therefore be installed so that there is 7.5cm of free space at the sides and rear,
10cm above and clear space in front to allow the door to open 160°.
There is a built in airflow grille at the back of the larder fridge lid to ensure the correct distance
from the rear wall. The larder fridge 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 larder fridge with any covering.
Levelling the larder fridge
Once the larder fridge is put in its final location, make sure it is level. To do this use
the two levelling feet at the front of the larder fridge. If the larder fridge is not level,
the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the larder fridge 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
larder fridge externally with wax polish. If you require more information refer to
CLEANING on page 8.
Before plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the larder fridge. If not,
see the section calledELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on page 9.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE LARDER FRIDGE. The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Before using your larder fridge
Before placing any food in your larder fridge, turn the larder fridge on and wait for 24 hours to make sure it is
working properly and to allow the larder fridge to fall to the correct temperature.
Before use
Please read these instructions carefully before using your new Fridgemaster
larder fridge. The larder fridge is for indoor and domestic use only.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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USING YOUR FRIDGE
Switching on your larder fridge
1Before connecting the larder fridge to the mains supply, make sure
that the thermostat control dial located inside the larder fridge
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
larder fridge to fall to the correct temperature.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your larder fridge is controlled by the
thermostat control dial. There are 8 settings. Position 8 makes the larder
fridge 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 larder fridge off.
Is this larder fridge cold enough?
If you are concerned that your larder fridge is not being kept cold enough,
and wish to check the temperature, you will need a special fridge/freezer
thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware shops.
Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the larder fridge, where it
can be read easily. Leave overnight, the temperature in the larder fridge
should be between Ò& and Ò&
Noises inside the larder fridge!
If you have not owned a larder fridge 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 &F&free gases.
This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your larder fridge.
Humming, purring or pulsating
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant around
the system.
Tips for keeping food perfect in the
larder fridge
Take extra care with meat and fish
&RRNHG 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 larder fridge.
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 larder
fridge. This will stop the internal temperature 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 larder fridge
while the door is closed.
Where to store your foods in the larder fridge
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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, eggs, butter, margarine,
low-fat spreads, cooking fats and lard. Eggs.
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This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept.
Raw and uncooked foods should always be wrapped.
â Pre-cooked chilled foods, eg. ready meals, meat pies, soft cheeses.
âPre-cooked meats eg. ham.
â Prepared salads (including pre-washed chopped, pre-packed mixed
green salads, rice, potato salad etc).
â Desserts,eg. fromage frais, home-prepared food and leftovers or
&ream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the larder fridge. Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad
items eg. unwashed whole lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc.
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Note: Always wrap and store raw meat, poultry and fish on the lowest
shelf at the bottom of the refrigerator. This will stop them dripping onto,
or touching, other foods.
Do not store inflammable gases or liquids.
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REVERSING THE DOOR SWING
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The door of your larder fridge can
be reversed.
â Ensurethe larder fridgeis unplugged
and empty.
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to assist you.
Tools required
âPhillips style screwdriver.
âFlat bladed screwdriver.
â8mm 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 bol ts.
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4 5 6
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Replace both feet. .Fit thetop hingeandthe boltsusingthe
8mm spanner.
Remove the blanking piece.
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Changing the internal light
1Before carrying out the bulb replacement,always switch off and
disconnect the electrical supply.
2
Use a small screwdriver to undo the screw securing the lamp cover.
3 To remove the lamp cover, grasp the extended tab between thumb and
forefinger and push gently toward the back of the cabinet.
4
Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-clockwise direction.
5 Replace with a new bulb (15w) by screwing it in a clockwise direction
making sure that it is secure in the bulb holder.
6
Replace the translucent light cover and re-secure with the screw
before re-connecting your larder fridge to the electrical supply and
switch on.
MAINTENANCE
The larder fridge 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
larder fridge
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 larder fridge’ 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 the model number of the appliance which is shown on the back
of the rating plate.
Do not attempt to repair your larder fridge yourself as it might endanger
you and others.
Moving your larder fridge
Location
Do not locate your larder fridge or near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler
or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight.
Levelling the larder fridge
Make sure the larder fridge is level. Use the rotating levelling feet at
the front. If the larder fridge is not level, the doors and magnetic seal
alignments will be affected.
Do not turn on the larder fridge for two hours
After the larder fridge 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.
CONNECT GREEN
AND YELLOW TO EARTH (E)
(Note: some appliances do
not have earth wires.)
CONNECT BLUE TO
NEUTRAL (N)
MAKE SURE THE CABLE
IS HELD BY THE CLAMP
CONNECT BROWN
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accordance with the following code:
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 colour ed 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
(Low Voltage Directive) 89 / 336 EEC (EMC Directive).

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