montpellier MFF4X User manual

French Door Fridge Freezer
MFF4X - 4 Door - Stainless Steel
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
We recommend that you keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Installation and Operating Instructions
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE
LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING

Thank you for choosing this Montpellier Fridge Freezer.
Our fridge freezers has been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and
performance to give you years of trouble-free use.
You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing
or using your fridge freezer to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Your fridge freezer is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts & Labour
Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your fridge
freezer, you can rest assured that you are fully protected against the cost of
repairs for the first 24 months . Please note that any claim must be accompanied
by the model reference number, serial number and proof of purchase.
To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can be
found on the rear of the machine.
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Description of the Appliance
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A - Freezer Drawers
B - Fridge Compartment
C – Coldest Zone
D – Cool Zone
1. Electronic Temperature Control
(On Outer Door – See Section 3.2.)
2. Fridge Compartment Light
3. Fridge Shelf
4. Bottle Racks/Storage
5. Salad Crisper (a) & Chill Box (b)
6. Adjustable Feet
(Picture shown for indicative purposes only, model supplied may differ).

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CONTENTS:
Section 1. Installation
Section 2. Safety Advice
Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Section 4. Maintenance

Section 1. Installation
-IMPORTANT! This appliance must be left to stand in an upright position for
at least 4 hours before being switched on for the first time.
-This appliance has been designed for Domestic Use Only.
-Remove all packaging and securing tape from the appliance.
-The exterior stainless steel surfaces may be covered with a protective film
which should be removed prior to use. Carefully peel the film from the
surfaces and then clean any marks left on the surface with a dry cloth. DO
NOT USE A BLADE OR SHARP IMPLEMENT TO CUT or REMOVE THE FILM
as this will damage the surface of the stainless steel. Damage to the
stainless steel surface is not covered under the 2 year guarantee offered
with this appliance.
-Wash the interior of the appliance with luke warm water containing a small
amount of bicarbonate soda (5ml to 0.5 litres of water).
-Position the appliance in a dry atmosphere and out of direct sunlight.
Do not position next to a cooker or other sources of
heat, i.e. radiator.
-This appliance has been designed and manufactured to operate efficiently
within an ambient temperature range of +16° to +32°C.
-This appliance should not be sited in a cold atmosphere, i.e. garage, cellar or
shed where the temperature may fall below 10°C. Doing so may cause the
freezer unit to under freeze and lead to condensation issues (see below). If
the ambient temperature is too low, the thermostat
(located inside the fridge section) will shut off and the freezer will not be
able to operate. If this continues for several hours you may find that some or
all of the items stored inside your freezer section are not being maintained
at the correct temperature. This does not indicate that there is a fault with
the appliance.
-N.B. If you site this appliance in a garage/out-building or any other cold
environment, condensation may occur depending on the ambient
temperature. This may form on the outer cabinet and “pool” under the
appliance. This is quite normal and does not indicate that there is a fault with
the appliance. However, condensation droplets may also enter the
appliance and damage the insulation.
N.B. Condensation or related problems such as rust are not covered under the
manufacturers guarantee!
-N.B. If you site this appliance in a very warm room/environment,
i.e. conservatory, the motor may run continuously and the
required temperature may not be achieved inside the cabinet(s).
-If positioned next to another fridge or freezer, leave a minimum gap of
10cm between the appliances in order to avoid condensation. A
clearance of 30mm should be left above the appliance. If this cannot be
achieved you should ensure a clearance of 20mm is maintained on each
side of the appliance. You must ensure a clearance of at least 10mm
between the appliance and the wall.
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-Do not place or store heavy items on the top of this
appliance. Ensure that the appliance is positioned on a
firm flat floor.
-This appliance must be level. Adjust the level by using the levelling facility
at the base of the appliance.
-Ensure that the appliance is upright and in firm contact with the floor so
that the cabinet is stable.
-Connect the plug to an adjacent 13amp socket outlet and ensure
that the appliance is not standing on the supply cable.
-Ensure the appliance has sufficient air circulation as follows:

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Section 2. Safety Advice
-Please read this booklet thoroughly before installing and switching on the
appliance. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for incorrect
installation and usage.
-If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, as a safety
measure break or remove the lock and/or door before disposal.
-Your old appliances contain insulation gases and refrigerant that must be
disposed of correctly. Please ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not
damaged before the appliance is taken away for correct disposal in line with
current legislation. If there is any doubt contact your Local Authority for
instructions.
-This appliance may contain the refrigerant isobutene (R600a). This is a natural
gas with a high level of environmental compatibility; however, caution is
required as isobutene is a flammable gas. It is essential to ensure that
refrigerant tubes are not damaged during transportation and the installation
of the appliance. In the event that the refrigerant circuit is damaged, avoid
naked flames or sources of ignition and ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.
-Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
-This appliance shall not 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, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction on how to 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.
-If using an adaptor, this must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and ensure that the electrical circuit is not overloaded as this
could cause overheating.
-Do not twist or bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.
-Do not plug ın or unplug this appliance with wet hands.
-Following installation make sure that the power cable is not trapped
underneath the appliance.
-Ensure the appliance is left in an upright position for at least 4 hours before
you switch it on.
-The plug supplied with this appliance must be fitted with a 13 Amp fuse.
-If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
3.1. Switching on the Appliance
Allow the appliance to stand upright for a minimum of 4 hours before you switch
it on.
Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
Set the electronic temperature control panel to the required setting as detailed
in the Temperature Control & General Use section (3.2.).
Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be
reached.
3.2. Temperature Control & General Use
The temperature control panel (LED) is located on the outer face of the r/hand fridge
door.
Key Operation Buttons:
A - Temperature Control for Fridge
B - Temperature Control for Freezer
C - Mode/Lock/Unlock Button
LED Displays:
1. Temperature in Fridge
2. Temperature in Freezer
3. ECO Mode
4. Holiday Mode
5. Super Freezing Mode
6. Child Lock
To show the display, press any button. The display will remain on for
approximately 30 seconds. However, the LED display will remain on for
approximately 2 minutes after the freezer compartment or fridge door(s)
have been opened.
The temperature of both the Fridge & Freezer compartments will be
displayed on the panel during normal operation.

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3.2.1. Fridge Temperature Settings
To set the temperature of the Fridge compartment, press the Fridge Temperature
Control button (A) repeatedly to set the temperature between a minimum of 2°C and a
maximum of 8°C (or ‘OFF’). The display (1) will flash for 5 seconds and the required
temperature will be set. N.B. After being set, it may take some time until the required
‘set’ temperature is achieved inside the cabinet and thus shown on the LED display.
Your appliance may be fitted with a ‘Chill’ box (model specific). The chill box is fitted in
the fridge just underneath the base glass shelf (See item 5b. in the Description of
Appliance section, Page 3. The chill box has a switch which you can set at either
‘Warm’ or ‘Cold’. If set to ‘Warm’ the duct will be closed and the temperature inside the
box will be the same as that inside the main Fridge compartment. However, if set to
‘Cold’, the temperature inside the box will be much colder than that inside the fridge
compartment thus allowing you to store fresh meat, fresh fish and prepared foods at a
much colder temperature than would normally be possible.
3.2.2. Freezer Temperature Settings
To set the temperature of the Freezer compartments, press the Freezer Temperature
Control button (B) repeatedly to set the temperature between -16°C and -22°C. The
display (2) will flash for 5 seconds and the required temperature will be set. N.B. After
being set, it may take some time until the required ‘set’ temperature is achieved inside
the drawers and thus shown on the LED display.
3.2.3. Additional Features.
a) Eco Mode
Press the mode button (C) repeatedly and select ‘Eco’ to set a standard temperature
of 5°C in the Fridge compartment and -18°C in the Freezer Drawers. The Eco mode
display (3) will flash for 5 seconds and then set itself. If you want to exit Eco mode
and return to your own settings, simply press the mode button again and select ‘exit
Eco’.
b) Holiday Mode
Press the mode button (C) repeatedly and select ‘Holiday’ to set fridge compartment
at 17°C. This is ideal if nothing is being kept in the fridge, i.e. whilst away on holiday.
The Holiday mode display (4) will flash for 5 seconds and then set itself. If you want to
exit Holiday mode and return to your own settings, simply press the mode button
again and select ‘exit Holiday’.

c) Super Freezing Mode
Use this mode when you have added large quantities of fresh food to the freezer
drawers and need to freeze it as quickly as possible.
Press the mode button (C) repeatedly and select ‘Super’ to set freezer
compartments to the super freezing mode. The Super freezing mode display (5) will
flash for 5 seconds and then set itself. To exit Super freezing mode and return to
your own settings, simply press the mode button again and select ‘exit super’.
Do not leave the setting on Super freeze mode for more than 24 hours.
d) Child Lock
To ‘lock’ the controls simply press and hold the mode button (C) for 3 seconds. An
audible ‘beep’ will signal that the controls are locked.
To ‘unlock’ the controls simply press and hold the mode button (C) for 3 seconds.
An audible ‘beep’ will signal that the controls are now un-locked.
Important!
During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set
the temperature to the coldest setting. This may cause the compressor to run
continuously in order to maintain a low temperature in the cabinet.
3.3. Storing & Freezing Food in the Freezer
This appliance has a four star freezer that is suitable for the long-term storage of frozen
food items. It can also be used for freezing and storing fresh food items.
You should always follow the storage guidelines printed on each food producers
packaging, however the following information is provided as a general guide for
the maximum storage life of frozen items:
• Fresh Meat and Poultry – up to 12 months
• Cooked Meats – up to 2 months
• Fresh Fish – up to 6 months
• Fruit and Vegetables – up to 12 months
• Bread and Cakes – up to 6 months
3.4. Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped to the
cooling system and through the coils or tubing at the rear of the appliance. When the
compressor is in operation you may hear a slight whirring sound or pulsating noise. The
thermostat controls the operation of the compressor, and you may hear a slight click as
it cycles in and out.
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3.5. Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,
dishwasher or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well-ventilated room and make sure that the
air vents are clear
Try to avoid keeping the doors/drawers open for a long time, warm air will enter
the cabinet and may cause a build-up of ice as well as affecting the energy
consumption. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the doors/drawers
from closing properly
Ensure that the door/drawer seals are clean and there are no tears or
splits. Keep the most perishable foods, (those with a short shelf-life,
such as cooked meats), in the coldest part of the fridge. The Salad
Crisper box is the warmest part of your fridge and should be used for
vegetables, salads and fruits etc. (see Description of Appliance on
Page 3)
Do not overload the fridge: the cooling air that circulates to keep
the fridge cold gets blocked and pockets of warm air form.
Do not put hot food into the fridge or freezer – let it cool down first.
3.6. In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure, keep the doors and drawers closed. When the power has
been restored the appliance will start to operate but it may take some time to
achieve the pre-set operating temperatures. Check the condition of your stored food
items and liquids.

Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
4.1. Internal Cleaning
Clean the interior and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5
litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol.
4.2. External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products. There
may be sharp edges on the underside of the product, so care should be taken when
cleaning. Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the
back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will
affect the performance of the appliance and cause increased energy consumption.
4.3. Defrosting
Your new appliance is ‘Frost Free’ and will, under normal circumstances defrost
automatically. However, should ice build-up in the freezer drawers exceed 3-5mm,
empty the contents and switch off the appliance, leave the drawers open and allow the
ice to melt. Place the frozen foods items in a cool-bag or wrap them in thick newspaper.
Do not use sharp objects to scrape the ice away. Clean and dry the interior, close the
drawers and turn on the power to the appliance. When the power has been restored the
appliance will start to operate but it may take some time to achieve the pre-set
operating temperature.
4.4. When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents, disconnect from
the electricity supply and clean the appliance, leaving the doors and drawers ajar until
you wish to use the appliance again.
4.5. Changing the Interior Light(s)
The interior light unit(s) should be changed by an approved engineer. N.B. Interior light
units are not covered under your guarantee, however Repairtech Service can arrange
for an engineer to carry out the replacement for you.
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4.6. What to do if something goes wrong
There is no power to the appliance:
Check there is not a power cut
Check there is power to the electric socket/appliance
Check the fuse in the plug (Must be 13 amp)
Check that the Temperature Control(s) has been set correctly (see section 3.2.)
The compressor runs continuously:
Are the doors and/or drawers closed correctly?
Have large quantities of food recently been added to the appliance? – if
yes, allow the interior temperature to recover
Have the appliance doors and/or drawers been opened frequently? – if yes,
allow the interior temperature to recover
Check that the Thermostat Control(s) has not been set to maximum
There is excessive frost/ice build up:
Ensure that the doors/drawers have been closed correctly
Ensure that the door/darwer seals are clean and sealing correctly
Check that the Temperature Control(s) has not been set to maximum
The appliance is making a noise:
Refer to Normal Operating Sounds, section 3.4.
Ensure that the appliance has been installed correctly (see section 1).
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If all the above checks have been made and there is still an
issue, please follow the contact details on the next page........

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After-sales assistance
If you continue to experience problems with your Fridge Freezer, please call the Montpellier customer service
helpline on: 01759 487839
Please have all your product details available, including the model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and your retailer’s details before registering a fault.
The service call cannot progress without this information.
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Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you against the cost of repairs during the
rst 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.
• Any defect caused by accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or inexpert repair.
•Cost of Call-out where a fault cannot be found with the appliance.
• Cost of Call-out for work covering routine maintenance, such as, but not exclusively, cleaning of filters or
defrosting.
•Cost of Call-out for work required to correct the alignment of doors following door reversal procedures
carried out by you.
•Use of the appliance by anyone other than the Householder.
•Use in any commercial environment.
•Consumable items, such as, but not exclusively, fuses in plugs, bulbs and breakable items which require
routine replacement.
•Repair costs incurred that have not been authorised by Montpellier and/or carried out by a non-approved
Montpellier engineer.
•Montpellier Appliances do not accept claims for consequential loss, rusting, corroding, delivery damage
or scratches.
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Should your appliance develop a fault, please call the Montpellier customer service helpline on: 01759 487839
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.

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