Modena Argento Series Owner's manual

User
Manual Book
Refrigerator
Argento Series
RF 4540 S, RF 2551 S,
RF 2255 , RF 2336 S,
RF 2335 S

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Thank you for your trust in choosing MODENA products for your
household needs. With your satisfaction as our priority, we
constantly aim to deliver stylishly designed products equipped with
state-of-the-art technology to assist you in your daily activities.
This is your guidebook containing everything you need to know
about our product. Please reach out to us if you need further
assistance or other information via our Customer Care or our official
website www.modena.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Part 1: Safety information 4
Part 2: Name of parts 7
RF 4540 S 7
RF 2551 S 8
RF 2255 S 9
RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S 10
Part 3: Installation guide 11
Before first use 11
Moving the appliance 11
Installation environment 11
Feet adjustment 12
Reversible doors (RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S) 12
Part 4: How to use 13
RF 4540 S, RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S, RF 2551 S 13
RF 2255 S 15
Door Alarm 16
Accessories 16
First use 16
Daily use 17
Food storage tips 17
Part 5: Maintenance 21
Defrosting 21
LED lamp replacement 22
Environmental notice 22
Part 6: Troubleshooting 23
Part 7: Specification 25
Appendix 1: Door installation guide (RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S) 28
Appendix 2: Food storage guide 32

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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
Symbol
Type
Definition
WARNING
Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE HAZARD
Risk of fire or flammable material
CAUTION
Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT
Important information on product
operations
Keep the air ventilation open, if the appliance is set in enclosed
space or in the built-in structure and clear from any
obstructions.
Do not use electrical devices inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
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 damage the refrigerant circuit.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing agent inside the
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refrigerator need a special disposal procedure. Consult the
disposal method with related parties.
Your refrigerator contains iso-butane refrigerant (R600a) in a
small quantity. Make sure there is no damage or leakage.
Refrigerant leakage may lead to fire or damage to your eyes. If
a leakage is detected, move the refrigerator away from the fire
sources or any other potential sources which can cause fire.
WARNING! Do not place multiple portable socket or portable
power supplies on the back of the appliance
•Do not use power socket adapter
•For products using Fixing Bracket
WARNING! To avoid a danger due to instability of the appliance,
it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.
•Opening the door for a long period of time can cause a
significant increase of the temperature in the compartment
of the appliance
•Clean the surfaces that contact with food directly and also
the accessible drainage systems regularly
•Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that they do not contact with or drip onto
other foods.
•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for a long period
of time; switch it off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door
open to prevent mold from developing within the appliance
•While carrying and placing the refrigerator, do not damage the cooler
gas circuit.

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•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a
flammable propellant in this appliance.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic
applications
•If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similar qualified
persons in order to avoid accidents.
•A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cord of
your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded
power socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket available in
your house, please have one installed by an expert authorized
electrician.
•Children are not allowed to perform cleaning or user maintenance of
the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not allowed to
use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are allowed to use
appliances under surveillance, older children (8-14 years old) and
vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been
given appropriate surveillance or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance and the risks that may occur. Very vulnerable people
are not allowed to use appliances unless continuous surveillance is
given.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a technician
an authorized service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to
avoid danger.
•This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes higher than 2000
meters above the sea level.

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RF 4540 S
Note:
1. Anti-bacterial and deodorizer
6. Door basket
2. Refrigerator shelf
7. Chiller drawer
3. Crisper & chiller cover
8. Sliding shelf
4. Crisper drawer
9. Freezer drawer
5. LED light
10. Adjustable feet
PART 2: NAME OF PARTS
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2
3
4
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6
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RF 2551 S
Note:
1. Freezer shelf
6. Refrigerator door basket
2. Freezer door basket
7. Crisper drawer
3. Freezer drawer cover
8. Refrigerator drawer
4. Freezer drawer
9. Adjustable feet
5. Refrigerator shelf
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5
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3
4
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RF 2255 S
Note:
1. Freezer shelf
2. Chiller drawer
3. Decorative block
4. Refrigerator shelf
5. Crisper drawer
6. Freezer door basket
7. Refrigerator door basket
8. Adjustable feet
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2
3
4
5
6
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RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S
Note:
1. Refrigerator shelf
2. Crisper cover
3. Crisper drawer
4. Chiller drawer
5. Freezer drawer
6. Refrigerator door basket
7. Adjustable feet
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2
3
4
5
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Before First Use
•Remove all packages, including the foam backing at the bottom of
refrigerator and the tapes fixing accessories in the box.
•Place the refrigerator to a proper position, and adjust the feet to
level. It is better to clean the refrigerator before use.
Moving the Appliance
•Do not carry the refrigerator
horizontally or reversely
•Do not carry the refrigerator by holding
the door or handle; the refrigerator shall
be carried by lifting the bottom.
Installation Environment
•Keep away from heat sources or direct sunlight
•The refrigerator must be placed on a hard and flat ground
•The refrigerator shall be kept away from damp locations where water
is easy to splash; water or dirt shall be removed with soft cloth timely
to prevent rusting which may have an effect on the electrical
characteristics.
•Place the refrigerator in a well-ventilated place, reserve a certain
space around and behind the refrigerator, and do not cover or block
the air grille on the rear cover plate of compressor at the back of
refrigerator
•Provide space of minimum 100 mm between the back of the
refrigerator with the wall, and minimum 50 mm between both sides
of the refrigerator with the wall or other objects
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Feet Adjustment
•Please make sure to adjust two front plastic feet until the height is
suitable
•Turn the feet clockwise to heighten them or rotate the feet
counterclockwise to lower them until the desired height.
Reversible doors (RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S)
See Appendix 1.

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RF 4540 S, RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S, RF 2551 S
1. SMART mode indicator
2. ECO mode indicator
3. Super Cooling mode indicator
4. Super Freezer mode indicator
5. Holiday mode indicator
6. Lock indicator
7. Freezer temperature display
8. Refrigerator temperature display
Buttons
A. Refrigerator Temperature Setting
Press the button to adjust the refrigerator temperature, the
temperature display will blink consecutively and the temperature will
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change in a cycle of 2°C-3°C-4°C-5°C-6°C-7°C-8°C-OFF. After the
display blinks for 5 seconds, the temperature setting will be applied.
B. Freezer Temperatures Setting
Press the button to adjust the freezer temperature, the display will
blink. Press the button consecutively and the temperature will
change in from -14°C to -22°C. After the display blinks for 5
seconds, the temperature setting will be applied.
C. Mode Button
a. RF 4540 S, RF 2336 S, RF 2335 S
Press the button consecutively to choose the mode ECO-
HOLIDAY- SUPER FREEZING-USER’S SETTING (no symbol on
display).
b. RF 2551 S
Press the button consecutively to choose the mode SMART-
ECO-SUPER COOLING-SUPER FREEZING-USER’S SETTING (no
symbol on display).
D. Lock Button
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to lock the other buttons
(A, B, C). Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to unlock.
Modes:
1. SMART –your refrigerator will set the temperature of freezer and
refrigerator room according to ambient temperature condition.
2. ECO –your refrigerator will operate with the lowest energy
consumption. Refrigerator room will be set at 5°C and freezer room
will be set at -18°C.
3. HOLIDAY –select this mode if you plan to leave on holiday or
vacation for a long period of time. Your refrigerator room
temperature will be set automatically to 17°C.
4. SUPER FREEZING –select this mode to freeze the food quickly. After
approximately 50 hours, the freezer room setting will return to its
previous setting. Tip: Activate this mode 24 hours in advance before
putting foods in large quantities.

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RF 2255 S
Refrigerator Temperature Setting
A. “Fridge“ Button
The refrigerator compartment can be adjusted by touching the
button consecutively. Temperature will change in a cycle of “2°C,
3°C, 4°C, 6°C, 8°C”. After choosing the temperature and the light
flashes for 5 seconds, the settings will be applied
B. “Power cool/Lock”Button
Press the Power Cool button to activate quick cooling. The indicator
lamp will turn on and Power Cool mode will be active for 3 hours, and
then the settings will return to normal. Press and hold the button for
3 seconds to lock/unlock the buttons
Freezer Temperature Setting
Freezer room can be adjusted to 3 settings: “COLD”, “COLDER” and
“COLDEST”. “COLD” setting is the minimum and “COLDEST” is maximum

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Door Alarm
When the door is left open or not closed properly for 90 seconds, the
appliance will sound an alarm. Close the doors to turn off the alarm. If
the door is not closed properly, the alarm will sound every 35 seconds
until the door is closed. If the door remains open for 10 minutes, the LED
light will turn off automatically.
Accessories
Movable Shelf
Your appliance is equipped with movable shelves. The
wall of refrigerator is equipped with a series of runners
so the shelves can be positioned as desired
Door Basket
To ease storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of arrows
until it comes free, then re-position as required.
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all
internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as
to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT!
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage
the finish.

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Daily Use
Freezing Fresh Food
•The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen and deep-frozen food fora long time.
•Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
•The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is
specified on the rating plate.
•The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add
other food to be frozen.
Storing Frozen Food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the
product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the
higher settings.
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the
freezer compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.
Food Storage Tips
Refrigerator
•To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost,
always store liquids in sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost
tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid
and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
IMPORTANT!
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must
be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen
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•Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be
allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to
ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
•Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the
appliance as frost will develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not
open the refrigerator door frequently.
•We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and
stored on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air
is cooler, as this provides the best storage conditions.
•Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-
sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being
affected by ethylene releasing fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig
etc.).
•Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
•Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of
the food and an uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator
storage.
•To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit
and vegetables. Water leaking from meat may contaminate other
products in the refrigerator. You should package meat products and
clean any leakages on the shelves.
•Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.
•Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
•See Food Storage Guide in Appendix 2
NOTE!
Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient
way to store the major food groups in your refrigerator
compartment.

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Freezer
•The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and
making ice cubes
•For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the
packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer
bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
•Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen
food.
•Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be
consumed in one sitting.
•Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after
defrosting
•Never place warm food in the freezer compartment as it will thaw
the frozen food.
•Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on food packaging
when storing frozen food. If no information is provided food, should
not be stored for ore than 3 months from the date of purchase.
•When purchasing frozen food, make sure that it has been stored
under appropriate conditions and that the packaging is not
damaged.
•Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and
placed in the freezer as soon as possible
•Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of
humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored
at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have
deteriorated.
•The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature,
the thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of
food, and the length of time required to transport the product from
the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the
packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
•The maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated on the appliance label.
•See Food Storage Guide in Appendix 2

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NOTE!
If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing
it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once
equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.
IMPORTANT!
•Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
•The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise,
basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic,
onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes
and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long
period of time. Therefore, add small amounts of spices to food
to be frozen, or the desired spice should be added after the
food has thawed.
•The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used.
Suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter.
Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.
•Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other
food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags.