Nordmende RIFF50501NM User manual

RIFF50501NM
OPERATING MANUAL
Sticker with serial number of appliance

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EN
Note!
This fridge-freezer is intended for use at home only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modications, which do not affect the
operation of the appliance. The changes in the equipment, as well as the inside and
outside decoration, which do not affect its functionality and safety are permissible.
Dear Customer,
This fridge-freezer is a combination of exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efciency. Prior
to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities.
Before starting the appliance, please read this operating manual carefully.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Construction and equipment of the appliance...........................................................................4
Guidelines concerning the safety of use...................................................................................6
Installation.................................................................................................................................8
Change in the door hinging.......................................................................................................10
Mounting in furniture................................................................................................................11
Operation and functions............................................................................................................12
Using the refrigerator efciently.................................................................................................15
Defrosting, washing and maintenance......................................................................................17
Trouble-shooting.......................................................................................................................19
Environmental protection..........................................................................................................21
Specication..............................................................................................................................22

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CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
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The accurate description of the equipment for the model of the fridge-freezer
purchased by you may be found in the table on next page.

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1 Control panel
2Glass Shelf
3 Glass shelf above the vegetable compartment
4 Vegetable compartment
5Medium drawer
6 Cord with plug
7 Large drawer
8 Adjustable feet
9 Large door shelf
10 Medium door shelf
11 Cleaning plug
12 Egg tray
CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
Items of equipment RIFF50501NM
Equipment of the fridge
Glass shelf 3
Glass shelf above the vegetable compartment 1
Vegetable compartment 2
Medium door shelf 2
Large door shelf 1
Small door shelf 1
Cleaning plug 1
Wire bottle shelf 1
Egg tray 1
Lighting type LED
Equipment of the freezer
Drawer 4
Ice cube tray 1

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
lThe Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for the damage arising from
the failure to observe the principles
contained in this manual.
lKeep this manual for future re-
ference, or to pass it over to the
possible next user.
lThis appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with limited physical, sensual or
psychical capabilities and persons
who lack experience or familiarity
with the appliance, unless attended
or in accordance with the operating
manual for the appliance delivered by
persons responsible for their safety.
lDo not allow unattended children
to use the appliance. Do not allow
them to play with the appliance.
They must not climb inside the
drawers and swing on the doors.
lThe fridge-freezer operates properly
at the N-ST ambient temperature.
Do not use it in the cellar, unheated
summer cottage during autumn and
winter.
lWhen placing, moving, lifting the
appliance, do not hold the door han-
dles, do not pull the condenser at the
rear part of the refrigerator and do not
touch the compressor unit.
lWhen transporting, moving or
positioning the fridge-freezer do
not tilt it by more than 40° from
the vertical position. Should
such a situation occur, the ap-
pliance should be switched on
after minimum 2 hours from its
re-placement in the right position
(g. 1).
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lPull the plug out from the mains
socket before each maintenance
activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold
the body of the plug instead.
lThe cracking-like sound, which the
appliance may emit is caused by
expansion and shrinking of parts as
a result of temperature variations.
lFor safety reasons do not repair the
appliance on your own. Repairs car-
ried out by persons who do not have
required qualications may constitute
a serious hazard for the user of the
appliance.
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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
lMake sure you do not damage the
cooling system by punching the re-
frigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrigerant
splashes are ammable. Rinse the
eyes with clean water and call for
medical assistance immediately
in case of their contact with the
refrigerant.
lAir the room in which the appliance
is placed for a few minutes (the size
of the room for a product containing
isobuthane/R600a must be at least
4m3) in case of damage to the co-
oling system.
lDo not refreeze the partly thawed
products.
lDo not store beverages in bottles
and cans, especially carbonated be-
verages in the freezer chamber. The
cans and bottles may explode.
lDo not put frozen products, ta-
ken out directly from the freezer
(lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your
mouth, their low temperature may
cause severe frost-bite.

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1.Take the product out of the package, re-
move the scotch tape protecting the door
and the equipment. The possibly remaining
adhesive stains may be removed with a mild
washing agent.
2. Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-
ments of the packaging. In the case of the
necessity to transport the fridge-freezer,
pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm,
as well as protect it with scotch tape.
3. Clean the interior surface of the fridge-
freezer and the elements of the equipment
with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm
water, then wipe it dry.
4. Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and
stable surface, in dry, aired and shadowy
room, far from heat source such as an oven,
cooktop, central heating radiator, central
heating pipe, hot water installation, etc.
Minimal distances from heat so-
urces
- from the electric gas and other ovens
- 30 mm,
- from oil or coal red ovens - 300
mm,
- from in-built ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility to ensure
the above-mentioned distances, provide an
appropriate insulation board.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
Installation before using the applian-
ce for the rst time

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
It is prohibited to readjust or modify
any parts of the unit. It is crucial not
to damage the capillary tube visible
in the compressor recess. The tube
may not be bent, straightened or
wound.
If the capillary tube is damaged by
the user the guarantee will be void
(g. 4).
lThe data is provided on the rated plate
located at the bottom of the wall inside the
chamber.
Mains connection
lBefore the appliance is connected to the
mains, set the adjustment knob to the
“0” / "OFF" position.
lThe appliance is intended for connection to
alternating current. The connection values
for voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are given
on the nameplate in the cabinet.Power must
be connected via a wall socket with switch.
The wall socket should be easily accessible.
All earthing requirements stipulated by the
local electricity authority must be observed.
The cabinet plug and wall socket should
then give correct earthing. If in doubt,
contact your local supplier or an authorised
electrician.
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capillary
tube
This appliance must be earthed
The flexible cord (mains lead)
tted to this appliance has three
cores for use with a 3-pin 13-amp
plug. If a BS 1363 (13-amp) fused
plug is used, it should be tted
with a 13-amp fuse.
Important
The cores in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
These colours might not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug.

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REVERSING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
1. Before reversing the door opening direc-
tion, unplug the appliance and remove all
food.
2. Using a at screwdriver pry and remove
hinge caps.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the
door upper hinge while holding the door (Fig.
2).
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the
middle hinge while holding the upper door*
5. Set the door aside in a safe place.
6. Tilt the appliance (up to 40 degrees) so as
to have sufcient access to the lower hinge
(Fig. 3).
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver remove lower
door hinge
8. Attach the lower hinge on the other side
(Fig. 4).
9. Position the door assembly in such a
way so that pin of the lower hinge is aligned
with the appropriate hole of the lower door
bracket.
10. Attach the middle hinge on the other side
of the appliance so that the lower pin of the
middle hinge is aligned with the appropriate
hole of the upper door bracket. Position the
second door assembly so that the upper pin
of the middle hinge is aligned with the appro-
priate hole of the lower door bracket.*
11. Attach the upper hinge so that the hinge
pin is aligned with the appropriate hole of the
upper door bracket.* (Fig. 5).
12. Check that doors are properly aligned
with the appliance body.
13. Replace the hinge caps.
14. Switch on the appliance as described in
the relevant section of its operating instruc-
tions.
* This action applies to appliances with both
refrigeration and freezer chambers.