Iceking FF139WE User manual

Installation and Operating Manual
FF139WE
A+/F Rated Fridge Freezer
Iceking: Henry John House Northway Industrial Estate Northway Lane Ashchurch Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20
8JH T: 01527 888133 E: [e-mail] W: www.ice-king.co.uk
Please
read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
It is advisable to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

attempting to install or use this
appliance.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Iceking appliance. It has been
designed to give years of trouble-free use provided it is installed
and maintained correctly.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using your
appliance. It is advisable to keep your purchase and installation
receipts with these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Included is some important safety information in addition to
guidelines and recommendations that will enable you to take full
advantage of all the functions available.
This quality appliance has been tested and certified to meet all
applicable UK electrical and safety standards.
This appliance must be installed and connected in accordance with
current regulations by a qualified electrician.
After unpacking the appliance ensure that there is no visible
damage.
If the appliance has been damaged during transit, do not use it,
contact your retailer immediately.
Registered Office Address:
Henry John House, Northway Industrial Estate, Northway Lane,
Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire,
GL20 8JH

Table of Contents
Page 4-6
Important safety instructions
Page 7
Installation, Start-up & temperature settings
Page 8-9
Exploded diagrams & how to replace lamp
Page 10-11
Cleaning and maintenance & defrosting
Page 11-12
Troubleshooting & After sales service
Page 13
2 Year manufacturers guarantee & contact numbers
Page 14
Disposal and recycling of product (WEEE)
Page 15
Insurance & Declaration of conformity

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS STRICTLY FOR
HOUSEHOLD USEONLY!
Please read these instructions carefully before the
first use of this product and save this manual for
your future reference.
This appliance is intended strictly for storing food only. If
the appliance, when unpacked, is damaged please contact
your retailer.
The mains electricity supply must conform to the rating plate
of the appliance.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF FIRE WARNING SYMBOL; ISO 7010 W021
WARNING!
When using, servicing and disposing of the appliance, please
pay attention to the symbol as seen above, this is located on the
rear of the appliance (rear panel or compressor). This is a ‘risk of
fire warning symbol’. There are flammable materials in refrigerant
pipes and compressor. Please ensure appliance is far away from
any fire source when using, servicing or disposing.
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• 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.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years of age are allowed to load
and unload Refrigeration appliances.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
• 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.
• Keep the appliance power cord out of the reach of children under 8
years of age.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance, for flammable refrigerants
is used in the freezer, please be careful when installing, handling,
servicing and recycling the appliance.
• A switch is built into those appliances fitted with lighting. When the
appliance door is opened the light comes on automatically and is
switched off automatically when closed.
• Regulations require the appliance to be earthed.
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• It is recommended to check the supply cable regularly for any sign of
deterioration, the appliance should not be used if the cable is
damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable
power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• This appliance is fitted with an earthed plug. Please ensure that the
wall socket in your house is well earthed.
• Make sure the appliance is turned off and unplugged
before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• Clean all surfaces that come into contact with food regularly with
warm soapy water.
• Do not leave the door open for long periods as this will cause
the temperature inside the cabinet to rise and adversely affect
the operation of the product.
• Raw meat and fish should be stored in suitable containers and kept
on different shelves.
• Two and Three star rated frozen food compartments are
suitable for storing pre-frozen food, ice cream and for making
ice cubes. They are not suitable for freezing fresh produce.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments with no more than six staff members.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments in individual rooms.
Please note that this appliance is not designed for use in a garage
or out-house. The climate class specifies an ambient temperature
of N/ST (+16°c - +38°c) meaning that this appliance is designed to
be sited in the temperatures shown above
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INSTALLATION
• Fully unpack the appliance. Please ensure that all packaging materials
are removed and properly disposed of prior to installation and are kept
out of children’s reach.
• The appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated room and
not exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source.
• Leave at least a 10cm space between the appliance and surroundings
for ventilations and dissipation.
• The electricity supply must conform to as specified on the rating plate
and follow local regulations.
• It is recommended to wait at least four hours with the product in an
upright position, before plugging in the appliance after installation.
This helps the refrigerant circuit to stabilize.
• The product must also be on stable flooring and be straight and level.
START-UP
1. Insert the plug in the socket. The green light (See page 9, position 2)
or the display will come on.
2. Allow one hour for the temperature inside the appliance to go down
and then place food inside the appliance.
TEMPERATURE SETTING
For FIG 2; 1 is the warmest setting and 7 is the coldest setting. Under
normal conditions the temperature control should be set between 3 and 4
 Do not place warm food into the refrigerator.
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 The capacity of the appliance, as shown on the rating plate,
should not be exceeded.
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 When filling the appliance with large quantities of fresh food, it is
recommended to turn on the super freeze function (if available) 24
hours in advance.
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 The storage time for purchased deep-frozen products varies and
depends on the type of product and its packaging. Therefore, strictly
observe the producer/manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
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DIAGRAMS
FIG 1:
A. Freezer compartment
B. Glass shelf
C. Vegetable box
D. Bottle shelf
E. Refrigerator door gasket
F. Freezer door gasket
G. Freezer door
H. Refrigerator door
I. Thermostat cover
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FIG 2:
2
Model：FF139W
1 Temperature control (Thermostat)
2 Thermostat cover
2
0
1 7
1
6
FIG 3:
3 5
4
CAUTION! Before replacing the lamp, you must disconnect the
appliance from the mains power supply. The lamp wattage can
be seen on the thermostat.
Follow the below process to replace the lamp:
1. Set the temperature of the thermostat control knob to number “0” to switch
off the appliance.
2. Unplug the appliance to make sure the it is disconnected from the
main power supply.
3. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
4. Pull the lamp cover out.
5. Unscrew the lamp.
6. Fit new lamp accordingly, then replace the lamp cover and screw.
7. Plug in the appliance and move the temperature control back to the
correct position.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always ensure that the power supply is switched off prior to conducting
any maintenance or cleaning of the appliance.
If you leave your appliance out of use for an extended period, switch off, defrost,
clean the interior with soapy water, dry and leave the door open to prevent
mould and unpleasant smells building up inside.
DEFROSTING
The appliance should be defrosted once the thickness of ice on the
walls reaches 5-6 mm.
Do not use any electrical, sharp or mechanical objects to assist in defrosting the
ice removal process, unless supplied or approved by manufacturer or approved
Service Centre.
To remove ice from the inner walls, use a plastic or wooden scraper
without sharp edges. Never use a metal scraper.
Proceed as follows;
 Make sure to unplug the appliance.
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 Dry your hands thoroughly to prevent skin damage by contact with ice (it
is advisable to use gloves)
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 Remove all frozen food from the appliance, put it into a container or cool
box, put the frozen cool blocks on top of the frozen food to help keep it very
cold and place the container/cool box in a cool, dry room.
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 Pull out the water drain plug (if available) located at the bottom of the
appliance, otherwise you must wipe up the water at the bottom of the
appliance compartment with a sponge or towel.
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 Scrape the ice carefully from the inner of the appliance and put it into your
kitchen sink for defrosting.
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 Thoroughly clean the inside of the appliance compartment, rinse with warm
water and remove any spilt food or liquids.
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 Wipe the appliance with an absorbent cloth or sponge, thoroughly dry
and allow to air for about 3 to 4 minutes.
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 Replace the drain-plug (if available)
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 Close the appliance door, replace the plug in the socket and turn the
appliance on.
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 Now put back the frozen food.
To prevent frozen food from defrosting, carry out the defrosting
procedure within a maximum of two hours, this is to reduce significant
rise in temperature of the frozen food which will shorten the storage life.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. No operation (appliance not running/getting cold)
• Is there a power cut/failure?
• Is the plug in good condition and properly plugged into the socket?
• Check the fuse
2. Appliance not working sufficiently
• Is the door of the appliance closed properly? (If left open ice will form
in the cabinet)
• Is there heavy ice formation on the inner walls?
• Is the appliance exposed to direct sunlight or heat source?
• The climate class can be found on the rating label in the back of the
appliance. It specifies the ambient temperatures as which the
appliance will operate correctly.
SN
+10 °C to 32 °C
N +16 °C to 32 °C
ST
+18 °C to 38°C
T +18 °C to 43°C
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3. The appliance makes noise
This noise is produced when the motor in the compressor operates and also by
refrigerant flowing in the cooling system circuit. These noises are normal.
4. Condensation build up on external walls
Under certain atmospheric conditions, condensation can form on external
walls of the appliance, this is normal and will not affect the function of the
appliance.
AFTER SALES SERVICE, GUARANTEE AND POINTS OF CONTACT
Resolving faults by yourself:
If you suspect any fault, before contacting Iceking Product Support directly or
via your retailer, make sure you have observed all instructions as advised in
this instruction manual. If you have, please follow next steps…
After sales service:
Consult the enclosed warranty card within your appliance for further details or
continue to the next page for contact numbers and procedures.
In order to receive immediate help, make sure you have ready the following
essential information to identify your appliance;
 Brand and Model Number
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 Serial Number, normally located on the inside wall next to the vegetable
box.
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 Details of fault
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 Date of purchase
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 Place of Purchase
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YOUR 2 YEAR MANUFACTURERS GUARANTEE THIS DOES
NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS
Your new IceKing appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you
against the cost of repairs during the first 24 months from date of
purchase provided that: Any claim is accompanied by evidence of the
model reference, model serial number and proof of purchase, such as a
Sales Receipt, showing that the appliance was purchased within the 24
months prior to the date of claim.
What is NOT covered under the Guarantee:
 Any appliance not correctly installed and operated in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
 Any appliance that is used for anything other than domestic purposes.
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 Any defect caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized modification
or inexpert repair.
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 Cost of Call-out where a fault cannot be found with the appliance.
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 Cost of Call-out for work covering routine maintenance, such as, but
not exclusively, cleaning of filters or defrosting.
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 Cost of Call-out for work required to correct the alignment of doors
following door reversal procedures carried out by you.
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 Use of the appliance by anyone other than the Householder.
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 Use in any commercial environment.
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 Consumable items, such as, but not exclusively, fuses in plugs, bulbs
and breakable items which require routine replacement.
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 Repair costs incurred that have not been authorised by RepairTech
and/or carried out by a non-approved RepairTech engineer.
YOUR GUARANTEE IS VALID ONLY IN THE UK
To Register your Appliance simply complete the card in your appliance
pack and return it with a stamp affixed or Alternatively you can Register
online at www.ice-king.co.uk
SERVICE HELP-LINE
Should your appliance develop a fault, please call the
RepairTech Service Helpline on: 01527-888133
Please remember to have all your product details available, including the
model number, serial number, date of purchase and your retailer’s
details before registering a fault. Your service call cannot progress
without this information.
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DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING OF PRODUCT (WEEE)
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT
This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal
must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more
detailed information about treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Precautions:
If the appliance is to be discard/recycled, you must remove the door. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children. The flammable foaming needs to be
disposed of by professional company, person or your local council.
We decline liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of this
product which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.
Disposal of the appliance
• To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
• The disposal should only be done through public collection points. Old
refrigerators can contain CFC that destroy the ozone; contact the waste
treatment centre nearest your home for more details on the correct
procedures for disposal.
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INSURANCE!
Any warranty provided with this product does not cover loss
of fridge/freezer contents.
Any claim for loss, damage, costs or expenses of an indirect or
consequential nature including any economic loss or damage
to foodstuffs or any other goods is excluded.
We recommend that you inspect your fridge/freezer regularly to check
that it is working correctly, losses can result from deterioration
following breakdown or accidental failure of the appliance, fuses,
plugs or public electricity supply, these can be covered by your
standard home insurance or might require extra cover. Check with
your insurance provider.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturer of the product/s described here-in, to which this
description refers, declares on its role responsibility that the product/s
meet the relevant fundamental safety, health and protection
requirements of the relevant UK and EU requirements and that the
corresponding test reports are available for examination by the
relevant authorities and can be requested from the seller of the
appliance, especially with regard to CE Declaration of Conformity
issued by the manufacturer or with the manufacturers approval.
Moreover, the manufacturer declares that the parts of the appliance
described in this user manual, which come into contact with fresh
food, do not contain any toxic substances.
The manufacturer works constantly at the further
development of all products. Please therefore bear this in
mind as the design, set up and technology are subject to
change without prior notice.
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