Onyx 160 RA User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK
REFRIGERATOR 160 RA

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference.
The symbols below help you to find things more easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and safety information.
Hints and useful information
Environmental information
Ideas
This symbol indicates information regarding food and its storage.

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IMPOR
IMPORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INF Y INFORMA ORMATION TION
These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully
before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installation
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care sold be taken when
moving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from you local Service Force Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging
material away from children.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the
appliance.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
At the End of the Appliances Life
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on the appliance marked with
this symbol is recyclable ( ).
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure that it is passed in to
any new owner

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Cont
Contents ents
Instructions for the Installer
Technical data 14
Installing the appliance 14
Transportation and unpacking 14
Cleaning 14
Location of the appliance 14
Ventilation 15
Levelling 15
Door Reversal 15
Electrical Connection 17
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the Instruction Book 2
Important Safety Information 3
Description of the Appliance 5
Using the Appliance 6
Before first use 6
To start the appliance 6
Thermostat control 6
Making ice cubes 7
Normal operating sounds 7
Defrosting 7
Useful information and advice 8
Storage time charts 9
Maintenance & Cleaning 10
Something Not Working 11
Service & Spare Parts 12
Guarantee Conditions 13

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Ins
Instr tructions f uctions for the User or the User
Description of the appliance
General information
This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food
in a domestic home, the storage of frozen foods in the
two-star compartment and the production of ice
cubes.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 16 - 38 °C.
1. Frozen food compartment
2. Drip tray
3. Wire Shelf
4. Glass Shelf
5. Salad bin
6. Rating Plate
7. Adjustable feet
8. Ice tray
9. Butter compartment
10. Thermostat control and interior light
11. Door shelf
12. Door gasket
13. Bottle shelf
14. Egg tray
15. Ventilation
16. Ventilation grille
17. Condenser
18. Compressor

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Using the appliance
Using the appliance
Before first use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
to which a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5
litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the
smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
To start the appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the appliance. The
thermostat control is marked from 1-5, the highest
number being the coldest setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - Cold
Position 5 - Coldest
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the cabinet depends on the following factors:
room temperature
how often the door is opened
how much food is stored
position of the appliance
Model If the ambient Position of
temperature is drip tray
greater than
160 RA + 25 °C Open (pos. 1)
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the two-
star compartment can be regulated by adjusting the
tray located under the two-star compartment.
To obtain a lower temperature in the two-star
compartment when frozen food is stored inside and
when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower
push the tray in position 2. When frozen food is
stored and the ambient temperature is higher than
25 °C pull the tray out to position 1.
If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment
and the ambient temperature is above 25°C, pull
the tray out to position 1 and turn the thermostat
control to a colder setting (higher number). When
the ambient temperature falls below 25°C turn the
thermostat control back to a medium setting and
push the tray into position 2.

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Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice cube tray supplied with the appliance 3/4
full with water and place it in the two-star
compartment. Turning the thermostat control knob to
a colder setting will speed up this process, but
remember to return to its original position after.
To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Normal operating sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate through
the coils or tubing at the rear.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Defrosting
Regular defrosting is necessary to ensure efficient
operation of the appliance.
It is recommended that the two-star compartment is
defrosted fortnightly or when the frost is more than 4-
5 mm thick.
Frost will build up in the frozen food compartment due
to the moisture in the air which enters the refrigerator
compartment when the door is opened and from
moisture in the stored food.
Empty the two-star compartment.
Push the drip tray into the closed position.
Push in the defrosting button in the centre of the
thermostat control knob.
Leave the appliance door open.
The frost will melt away and the defrost water will
collect in the drip tray.
Place a container beneath the tray and remove the
bung. Remember to replace the bung when the
water has drained away.
Wipe the interior of the two-star compartment dry.

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Useful inf
Useful infor ormation and advice mation and advice
Hints for storage
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover
or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material,
such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may
obstruct air circulation through them.
Below is the recommended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage and ice making
2. Ready cooked foods, convenience foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh meat, cold cuts etc
7. Fruit, vegetables and salads
8. Cheese and butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt and cream
11. Small bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks
Storing food in the two-star compartment
The two-star compartment is separated from the fresh
food compartment by the drip tray.
Depending on the position of the thermostat control
knob and the temperature in the compartment ( -12 °C
or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Small quantities of fresh food can be frozen in the two-
star compartment but storing them for a long period of
time is not recommended.
Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with
foods that are already frozen.
Storing food in the fresh food compartment
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of
orange juice rose to 22 °C in an hour between
the supermarket and home. It then took 11
hours to get down to 7 °C in the refrigerator.
Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can be placed
in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat
does drip, remove everything and clean
thoroughly.
Do not store food uncovered.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior (see Maintenance &
Cleaning).
Never allow spills to dry and harden.
Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.
Regularly check the door seal to ensure that it is
free from debris.
Always wash your hands in soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly in between.

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St tor orage time char age time chart (1) t (1)
Time and method of storage of fresh foods in the refrigerator
Notation:
Xrecommended storage time
x maximum recommended storage time
Foods Storage time in days Method of packaging
1234567
Raw meat XXx x x cling film, airtight
Cooked meat XXXx x x dish covered
Roasted meat XXXx x dish covered
Raw minced meat Xdish covered
Roasted minced meat XXx x dish covered
Cold cuts XXx x cling film, cellophane, grease-proof paper
Fresh fish Xx x cling film, airtight
Cooked fish XXx x dish covered
Tinned fish, open Xx x dish covered
Fresh chicken XXXx x x cling film, airtight
Fried chicken XXXx x x dish covered
Fresh duck, goose XXXx x x cling film, airtight
Roasted duck, goose XXXXx x x dish covered
Butter unopened XXXXXXXoriginal packaging
Butter opened XXxxxxxoriginal packaging
Milk XXXx x original packaging
Cream XXx x plastic box
Sour cream XXXXx x x plastic box
Cheese (hard) XXXXXXXaluminium foil
Cheese (soft) XXXXx x x cling film
Egg XXXXXXX
Spinach, sorrel XXx x cling film
Green peas, green beans XXXXx x x cling film
Mushroom XXx x x cling film
Carrot XXXXXXXcling film
Tomato XXXXXXXcling film
Cabbage XXXXXx x cling film
Strawberry, raspberry, etc. XXXx x cling film
Tinned fruits opened XXXx x dish covered
Cakes filled with cream XXx x dish covered
Foods In the fresh food In the ** frozen food
compartment +2 - +7 °C compartment -12 °C
Vegetables:
green beans, green peas, mixed vegetables, marrow, corn, etc. 1 day 30 days
Ready-cooked foods:
vegetable dish, trimmings, with meat, etc. 1 day 30 days
Ready-cooked foods:
sirloin steaks, stew from knuckle of ham, meat from pig pudding, etc. 1 day 25 days
Soups: 1 day 30 days
Fruits:
cherry, gooseberry, fruit cream 1 day 30 days
Meat:
chicken, duck, goose, tuna fish 1 day 30 days
Ice-cream, Ice-Iollies 1 day 3 days
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St tor orage time char age time chart (2) t (2)
Storage time of deep-frozen and frozen products

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Maint
Maintenance and Cleaning enance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS,
HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR
WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE
AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with
a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
Changing the Light Bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the
appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply
then replace as follows.
Spring off the light cover in the direction of the arrows
and replace the bulb with one of the same type (230V,
15W, E14 thread).
After changing the bulb, replace the light cover and
reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods
and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent the build up of unpleasant odours.