montpellier MFF152W User manual

54cm Frost Free Fridge Freezer
MFF152W - White
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.
There are two ways to register your Guarantee:
•Online: Visit the Support page on our website and complete the online Product
Registration form. www.montpellier-appliances.com
•By Post: Simply detach and ll in the form provided, attach a stamp and send
it in the post. Don’t forget to include your e-mail address so that we can send
conrmation through to you.
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Description Of
The Appliance
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This diagram is only for informative purposes about
parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to
the appliance mode.
A) Fridge compartment
B) Freezer compartment
1) Thermostat dial
2) Refrigerator lamp & cover
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper shelf
5) Crisper
6) Bottle shelf
7) Door shelves
8) Egg holder
9) Freezer – upper drawer
10) Freezer – middle drawer
11) Freezer – bottom drawer
12) Ice tray
13) Kick plate
14) Levelling feet

Contents
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Section 1 : Safety Advice
Section 2: Installation
Section 3: Operating The Appliance
Section 4: Maintenance
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6 - 8
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Section 1: 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 appliance with a
lock, as a safety measure break or remove the lock
and/or door before disposal.
• Your old appliances contains 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 ammable 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 ames or sources of ignition and
ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not allow children to play with plastic bags – tear
the bag(s) immediately and ensure that they are
placed in a dust-bin out of reach.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction 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 using an adaptor, this must be used in accordance
with the manufacturers 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.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not use mechanical/electrical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not place glass bottles/cans in the freezer
compartment, as they may explode.

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Section 2: Installation
IMPORTANT! This appliance must be left to
stand in an upright position for at least 4 hours
before being switched on for the rst time.
•Remove all packaging and securing tape from the
appliance.
•Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm
water containing a small amount of bicarbonate
soda (5ml to 0.5 litres of water).
•Your appliance should never be used outdoors.
•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.
•If positioned next to another fridge or freezer, leave
a minimum gap of 2cm between the appliances in
order to avoid condensation.
•A clearance of 150mm should be left above the ap-
pliance. If this cannot be achieved you should ensure
a clearance of 25mm is maintained on each side of
the appliance.
•Please ensure that there is a small ‘air-gap’ between
the condenser on the rear of the appliance and the
rear wall.
•Do not place or store heavy items on the top of this
appliance.
•Ensure that the appliance is positioned on a rm at
oor.
•This appliance must be level. Adjust the level by
screwing the adjustable feet up or down (use your
ngers or a suitable spanner).
•Ensure that the appliance is upright and both feet
are in rm contact with the oor 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.
•The appliance may give o an odour when it is
operated for therst time. This odour will fade away
as your fridge starts to cool.

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Section 3: Operating
The Appliance
3.1 Switching on the Appliance
•Allow the appliance to stand for a minimum of 4 hours after installation, before switching on.
•Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
•Set the thermostat control to the required setting as detailed in the Temperature Control section (3.2.).
•Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct
•temperature to be reached, before putting in food.
3.2 Temperature Control
The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob
from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained.
Important Note: Do not try to rotate the knob beyond position “1” as it will turn o your appliance.
Freezer & Refrigerator Thermostat Settings
•For short term storage of food in the freezer compartment you can set the knob between the 1 and 2 position.
•For long term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the 3 and 4 position.
•For freezing fresh food you should set the knob to position 5, please note that after you have achieved the de-
sired level of freezing you should turn the knob to the previous position.
IMPORTANT!
• During high ambient temperatures e.g. on hot summer days, it may be necessary to set the thermostat to the
coldest setting (position 5). This may cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low tem-
perature in the cabinet.
•Should a layer of frost develop on the rear wall of the cabinet, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer
setting (e.g. position 1 or 2), as this will cause the compressor to switch o and allow automatic defrosting to take
place as normal.
Important note:
If the unit is switched o or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugging in
the unit in order to avoid damage to the compressor.
Refrigerator and Freezer Thermostat Control

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Section 3: Operating
The Appliance
3.3 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.
3.4 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 door open for long periods as warm air will enter the cabinet and may cause a buildup
of ice and aect the energy consumption. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing
properly.
•Ensure that the door seal is 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 should be used for vegetables, salads and fruits etc. (see Description of Appliance).
•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 – let it cool down rst.
3.5 In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure, keep the door 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 temperature. Check the condition of your stored food
items and liquids.
3.6 Warnings for Temperature Settings
The ambient temperature, the temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, aects the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If necessary, change the temperature setting to suit the situation.
3.7 Accessories
Ice Tray - Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment. After the water has completely turned to ice,
you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.
Note: All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

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Section 3: Operating
The Appliance
3.8 Arranging Food in the Appliance
Refrigerator Section
•To reduce the humidity and consequentially
decrease the amount of frost, never place liquids in
unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends
to concentrate on the coldest parts of the
evaporator and over time will require more frequent
defrosting.
•Never place warm food in the refrigerator.
Warm food should be allowed to cool until room
temperature and then be placed in the fridge
ensuring there is adequate air circulation.
•Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods.
•Nothing should touch the back wall as it will cause
frost and the packages can stick to the back wall.
•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 should be used for
vegetables, salads and fruits etc. (see Description
of Appliance).
•Do not put oversize bottles into the bottle holder
as this will cause damage.
Freezer Section
•The use of the freezer is storing deep-frozen or
frozen foods for long periods of time and making
ice cubes.
•To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much of the
surface of the food is in contact with the cooling
surface.
•Do not put fresh food with frozen food side by side
as it can thaw the frozen food.
•Once the unit has been defrosted, replace the food
and remember to consume it in a short period of
time.
•Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
•For storing frozen foods; the instructions shown on
packages should always be carefully followed and
if no information is provided, food should not be
stored for more than 3 months from the purchase
date.
•When buying frozen foods ensure that the packing is
intact.
•Frozen foods should be transported in appropriate
containers to maintain the quality of the food and
should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the
unit in the shortest possible time.
•If a package of frozen food shows any sign of humid-
ity and abnormal swelling it is likely that it has been
previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and
that the contents have deteriorated.
•The storage life of frozen foods depends on the
room temperature, 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 package
and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

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Section 4: Maintenance
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.
•Ensure that the defrost water channel and outlet are clean and not blocked (see Defrosting).
•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 aect the performance of the appliance and cause
increased energy consumption.
•Your refrigerator has fully automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the
water collection spout and ows into the evaporating tray, where it then evaporates.
•When the appliance is not in use for long periods, remove the contents, disconnect from the electricity supply,
defrost and clean the appliance (see Section 4.1), leaving the door ajar until you wish to use the appliance again.
Failure to do so will cause the fridge to smell.
4.2 External Cleaning
4.3 Defrosting
4.4 When the Appliance is Not in Use
4.5 Changing the Interior Light Bulb
•Switch o the power supply to the appliance
•Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top, and remove the light cover.
•Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15W.
•Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes turn the power supply back on.

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Section 4: Maintenance
4.6. Reversing the door
The door opening can be reversed from “right hand hinged” to “left hand hinged”. Your appliance is supplied “right
hand hinged”, to reverse the door opening please use the following procedure.
Warning!
When reversing the door, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove the plug from the mains
beforehand and do not plug back into the mains for a period of at least four hours after completion of the door
change.
1 ) Remove screws which attach the top door hinge to the bracket (ensure you have a rm grip of the door).
Lift the refrigerator door o the middle hinge and p lace carefully out of the way.
2 ) Remove screws which attach the middle door hinge to the cabinet. L ift the freezer door o the lower hinge and
place carefully out of the way.

Section 4: Maintenance
3 ) Lie the appliance carefully down on its right hand side. Ensure the oor surface is at and clean. It is suggested that
a sheet or something similar is placed on the oor in order to protect the paint nish. Unscrew both leveling feet from
the base. Using a cross head screw driver, remove the two screws that secure the lower door hinge to the cabinet.
Using a at head screwdriver swap the hinge pin over to the hole on the right hand side of the hinge bracket.
Remove the two screws located at the left hand side of the base and x the hinge bracket into place on the left hand
side using the screws.
Now replace the leveling feet and return the product to the upright position.
4) In both the top and the bottom of the Freezer door there are bushing caps, remove both of these and swap
them to the hole at the opposite end of the door.
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Section 4: Maintenance
5) There are two plastic hole c aps located on the appliances left hand
side in the middle beam, remove these, and insert them into the two
holes which are visible as a result of removing the middle hinge bracket
on the right hand side.
6) Insert the freezer door on the lower hinge pin and balance it there.
Turn the middle hinge bracket 180 degrees and slot the pin into the
top of the freezer door; now x the middle hinge to the cabinet using
the screws.
7) Regarding the top hinge bracket
that was removed earlier. Remove
the screw that holds the hinge on to
the bracket (1). Remove the hinge pin
(2) using a at head screw driver and
assemble on the reverse side (3).
8) Remove the top hinge screw cap carefully.
9) Swap the bush in the top of the refrigerator
door over to the opposite side. On the bottom
of the refrigerator door a metal door stopper is
attached via a screw, remove this.
In the instruction manual bag, there is a similar
metal stopper this is for use when you reverse
the doors. Attach the stopper to the opposite
end of the door.
10) Fix the top door hinge bracket to the top of
the left hand side of the cabinet. Balance the
refrigerator door on the middle hinge pin.
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Section 4: Maintenance
11) Insert the top hinge pin i nto the top of the refrigerator door and x to the hinge bracket using the screw. Insert
the top hinge screw right cap to the right hand side (you can nd the top hinge screw right cap in the user manual bag).
12) Ensure that all screws are tightened and are secure.
Do not plug in appliance for at least four hours after
completion of door change.
NOTE: Service calls relating to door problems and/or cooling
issues will be chargeable if the fault found is to be due to an
incorrect door reversal procedure carried out by the
consumer!
4.7. 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 thermostat is set to 1 or above (see Section
3.2.)
The compressor runs continuously:
•Check the door is properly closed.
•Check that the Temperature Control has not been set to maximum
Check that the fridge is not overloaded
The temperature in the cabinet appears to be too high:
•Check the interior cabinet temperature with a thermometer.
•The operating temperature should be within a range of +3 degrees to +10 degrees.
•Is the door closed correctly?
•Have large quantities of food recently been added to the appliance? – if yes, allow the interior temperature to
recover
•Has the appliance door been opened frequently? – if yes, allow the interior temperature to recover\
There is excessive frost/ice buildup:
•Ensure that the door has been closed correctly
•Ensure that the door seal is clean and sealing correctly
•Check that the Temperature Control has not been set to maximum
•Check that the fridge is not overloaded
The appliance is making a noise:
•Refer to Normal Operating Sounds, section 3.3.
•Ensure that the appliance has been installed correctly (see section 1).
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Section 4: Maintenance
If after the previous checks there is still a fault, please contact the Montpellier Service Help-line below.
Please ensure that you have the model number, serial number, date of purchase and retailers
information available before you make the call. T: 01759 487839
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (FOR UK TYPE PLUG)
For your safety please read the following information.
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance operates from 220-240 volts and should be protected by a 13amp fuse in the plug.
The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3-pin mains plug tted with a 13-amp fuse. Should the fuse
require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362.
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Here For You
Here For You
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.
Your 2 year Manufacturer’s guarantee
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
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.
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 axed or
alternatively you can register online at www.montpellier-appliances.com/support
SERVICE HELP-LINE
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.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging 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. By ensuring this product
is disposed of 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. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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