Pelgrim PCS3178L User manual

Instructions for use
Built-in refrigerator-freezer
PCS3178L
PCS4178L
PCD3178L

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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing
our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.
We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
Please visit our website where you can enter your appliance model number,
indicated on the rating plate or the warranty sheet, to find detailed description
of your appliance, tips on use, troubleshooting, service information, instructions
for use etc.
www.pelgrim.nl
Important safety warning
General warnings and tips
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Protecting the environment
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Do not wash in the dishwasher

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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
APPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION
DEFROSTING
AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS
4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
8 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
9 ADVICE FOR SAVING ENERGY WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
12 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
13 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
15 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
19 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE
20 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR
21 FREEZING FRESH FOOD AND STORING FROZEN FOOD
21 Freezing procedure
21 Important warnings on freezing
22 Storing industrially frozen food
22 Frozen food storage time
22 Defrosting frozen food
23 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
24 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
25 TROUBLESHOOTING
27 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE
MISCELLANEOUS
STORING AND
FREEZING FOOD

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please
read carefully the instructions for use which describe the
appliance and its correct and safe use. The instructions
apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which is not available
in your appliance. We recommend saving this instruction
manual for future reference and attach it to the appliance if
it is sold in the future.
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If
you find your appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from
which you have purchased the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let
the appliance rest in a vertical position for a minimum of 2
hours. This will reduce the possibility of operation faults due
to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The appliance must be connected to the power mains and
grounded in compliance with the effective standards and
regulations.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power
mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
service technician or other adequately trained person.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do
not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as there is
danger of contact with high voltage!
WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside the
appliance, except for those allowed by the manufacturer
of this refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.
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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching
frozen food as this may cause frostnip or frostbite.
Safety of children and vulnerable persons
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or metal capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Do not let the children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance
or particular parts during transport and keep it outside the
reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord,
remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance. This
will prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a. Make
sure that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. A
gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could
cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and call a
service technician.

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The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be
exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of
time, switch it off using the relevant button, and unplug it
from the power mains. Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean
it, and leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure do not open the
freezer compartment unless the freezer has not operated
for over 16 hours. After this period, use the frozen food or
provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
Rating plate can be found in
the appliance interior (see
figure). It indicates data on
voltage, gross and net
volume, type and amount of
refrigerant, and information
on the climate classes.
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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product
should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be
taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic
equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent
any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on
removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal
body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the
store where you bought the product.
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any
hazard to the environment.
!Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to
an authorized home appliance collection centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
This will also prevent pollution.
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ADVICE FOR SAVING ENERGY
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is
unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning
the appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,
have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room
temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove
some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre
layer of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).
• The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy consumption will be.

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INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
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SELECTING THE ROOM
• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will
operate correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in
the table. The appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the
basic information on the appliance.
Class Temperature Relative Humidity
SN (subnormal) from +10 °C to +32 °C
75%
N (normal) from +16 °C to +32 °C
ST (subtropical) from +16 °C to +38 °C
T (tropical) from +16 °C to +43 °C
• Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to
below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!
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• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!
Note: Place the appliance in a suciently large room. There should be at least
1 m3of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on
the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated
appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2free space, for adequate air
circulation.
On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover
the opening for the outfl ow air. Ignoring this caution may result in damage to
the appliance.
Warning: when installing built-in appliances into a cupboard or cabinet in a
side-by-side layout, the dew prevention installation kit should also be purchased
and installed. For safety reasons, dew prevention kit may only be installed by
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The process of changing the appliance door opening and integrating the
appliance into a cabinet is described on a separate sheet supplied in the bag
with the instruction manual.
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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. The wall
outlet should be fitted with a ground
contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated
on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected
to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the eective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.
CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION AND
INTEGRATING THE APPLIANCE INTO A CABINET

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
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A Refrigerator
1 Control unit
2 LED lighting
3 Bottle rack
4 Glass shelves
5 Fruit and vegetable
drawer with humidity
control
6 Door balconies
7 Bottle balcony
B Freezer
8 Upper drawer for
freezing and storing
9 Deep drawer for
freezing and storing
10 Bottom drawer for
storing
11 Glass shelves

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AB
A Temperature setting and on/o knob
Use the dial to switch the appliance on or o, set the temperature, and control
the ECO function.
B Lighting on/o key
Lighting will switch on automatically when you open the refrigerator
compartment door, and it will switch o when you close it.
Switching on: To switch on: rotate the
A dial clockwise.
Switching off: Rotate the Adial in
the counter-clockwise direction until
the arrow is aligned with the symbol
(Warning: appliance will remain
powered, i.e. there will still be electric
current in the appliance.)
SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF
OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
• To set the desired temperature,
rotate the Adial in clockwise
direction.
• Recommended setting of the Adial
is on the eco position (see figure).
• A change in the ambient temperature
will aect the temperature in the
appliance. Adjust the setting with the
Adial accordingly. Positions towards
the - mean a lower temperature in the
appliance (cooler). Settings towards
the + mean a higher temperature
(warmer).
If the ambient temperature in the room
where the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend the coldest
setting.
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• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.
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APPLIANCE INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
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SHELF
BOTTLE RACK
• The bottle rack is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can
only be pulled out when it is empty.
To pull it out, lift it slightly at the
front and pull it towards you. Place
the bottle rack so that the length of
the bottles does not prevent proper
closing of the door.
• The rack can take a maximum load of nine 0.75-litre bottles or 13 kilograms of
total weight.
• Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or crosswise).
• Empty shelves can be distributed
in the refrigerator interior without
having to remove the shelf from the
refrigerator.
To move the shelf to a dierent
height, lift it at the front, hold it at
the back, pull forward a little and
move it higher or lower.
To remove the shelf from the
refrigerator, first lift it at the front
part, hold it at the back part, and pull
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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE DRAWER WITH
HUMIDITY CONTROL
• The drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and
vegetables. It provides humidity and prevents the food from drying out. The
drawer has integrated humidity regulator which allows setting the humidity
level.
Slider position to the right: closed
vents, higher humidity in the drawer
Slider position to the left: open vents,
lower humidity in the drawer
If you observe droplets accumulating
below the glass shelf, open the vents
and wipe the shelf (see chapter
Troubleshooting).
• Pulling out the drawer:
Pull out the drawer as far as it will go.
Then, lift the front part and pull it out
completely.
• To insert the drawer, follow the
reverse order.
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The height of the balconies is
adjustable. Simply lift the balcony from
the groove and place it to the desired
position.
Maximum load on each door balcony is
5 kg.
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR BALCONIES
INTERIOR SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
The balconies mounted on the interior side of the refrigerator door are intended
for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt and other smaller packages, tubes,
cans, etc. There is a bottle balcony at the lower end of the door.
HiddenSpace
Extra storage out of sight.
The HiddenSpace compartment
provides extra hidden storage for cans
or similar items underneath the fruit
and vegetable drawer.

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• The MultiBox oers a convenient way for storing food with a strong or
pungent smell, e.g. ripened or blue-vein cheese, sausages, onions, butter, etc.
• The silicone lid provides an air-tight seal that prevents the food from drying
out and the odour to spread throughout the refrigerator compartment.
• The silicone lid can also be used as an egg or ice tray.
• If the flexible lid is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of one
of the door balconies and use the open lower part of the MultiBox bin to store
food in smaller packages.
• If the flexible lid is used as an ice tray, fill it with water and place it in the
freezer in a horizontal position.
MultiBox STORAGE BIN*
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RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION
OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
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Sections in the refrigerator compartment:
- Upper part: canned food, bread, wine, pastry, etc.
-Middle part: dairy products, ready-made meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer,
cooked food, etc.
-Lower part: meat, meat produce, delicatessen;
-Fruit and vegetable drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, root vegetables,
onions, garlic, cabbage, turnips, etc.
- Store quickly perishable food at the back of the shelf where the temperature
is the lowest.
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Sections in the refrigerator
compartment door:
- Upper/middle door balconies: eggs,
butter, cheese etc.
-Lower door balconies: beverages,
cans, bottles etc.
Freezer sections:
- Freezing, storing frozen food (see chapter Freezing Fresh Food and Storing
Frozen Food).
Do not store fruit (bananas,
pineapples, papaya, citruses) and
vegetables (zucchini, eggplant,
cucumbers, bell peppers,
tomatoes, and potatoes) sensitive
to low temperatures in the
refrigerator.
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Do not store the following in the freezer: lettuce, eggs, apples, pears,
grapes, peaches, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
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STORING FOOD IN THE
REFRIGERATOR
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING FOOD STORAGE
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Correct use of the appliance, appropriate packaging,
maintaining the right temperature, and observing the food
hygiene standards have a decisive impact on the quality
of food storage.
Observe the expiry dates for the food, indicated on the
packaging.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be kept in closed
containers or in appropriate packaging to prevent it from
emitting or receiving odours and humidity.
Do not store inflammable, volatile, and explosive
substances in the refrigerator.
Bottles with high alcohol content should be tightly sealed
and stored in an upright position.
Some organic solutions, essential oils in lemon and orange
peel, butter acid, etc. may damage the plastic surfaces
in case of a prolonged contact, causing damage and
premature ageing of these materials.
Unpleasant odour warns of lacking cleanliness of the
appliance or perished contents (see chapter Cleaning the
Appliance).
If you are leaving home for a longer period of time,
remove perishables from the refrigerator.