Tricity Bendix FD 852 A User manual

FD 852
2222 275-04
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CONTENTS
Warnings .................................page 3
Conservation ...............................page 4
Installation ................................page 5
Positioning................................page 5
Rearspacers................................page 5
Beforeusing................................page 5
The electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Door reversal Instructions ..........................page 7
Your appliance...............................page 8
Operation ................................page 9
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9
The freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9
Freezingfreshfood .............................page 9
Thawing.................................page 9
Makingicecubes..............................page 9
Health and safety guidelines..........................page 10
Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 11
Defrosting.................................page 12
Maintenance and cleaning ..........................page 13
Internalcleaning..............................page 13
Externalcleaning..............................page 13
When the appliance is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
What happens if something goes wrong? .....................page 14
Guarantee conditions ............................page 15
Tricity Bendix Service Centres .........................page 16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Height
Width
Depth
150 cm
54.5 cm
60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY
220-240 V / 50 Hz
130 W
1.35 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY Fridge
Freezer
NET CAPACITY Fridge
Freezer
STAR RATING
174 l
76 l
170 l
60 l

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WARNINGS
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLI-
ANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SHOULD THE
APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO AN-
OTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE
AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE
THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLI-
ANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN
GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLI-
ANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTER-
EST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CARE-
FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE AP-
PLIANCE.
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
ªAny electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
ªThis product should be serviced by an authorised
Tricity Bendix Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
ªIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
ªCare must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ªTricity Bendix domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used specifically
for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
ªThere are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation
as a failure to do this will result in possible food
loss. See installation instructions.
ªParts which heat up should not be exposed. Wher-
ever 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.
ªBefore defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance and
unplug it.
ªFrozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
ªDo not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freez-
er as it creates pressure on the container, which
may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the
appliance.
ªThe cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in
this appliance contain channels through which the
refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this would
cause substantial damage to the appliance and re-
sult in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRU-
MENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circum-
stances should solid ice be forced off the lining or
shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when
defrosting the appliance. See Defrost instructions.
ªThe appliance should be left for 2 hours after instal-
lation before it is turned on in order to allow the re-
frigerant to settle.
ªThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
ªDo not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions
or “frost/freezer burns”.
ªIce lollies can cause “frost/freezer burns” if con-
sumed straight from the freezer.
ªManufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
ªUnder no circumstances should you attempt to re-
pair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre and always insist on genuine spare
parts.
2222 275-04
01/96

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CONSERVATION
In the interests of the Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or
fridge/freezer.
Help to keep your country tidy – use authorised dis-
posal sites for your old appliances.
For maximum efficiency:
Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
Make sure that the door is closed properly.
Do not position the appliance near to sources of heat.
Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be allowed
to circulate.

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INSTALLATION
Warning
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT
HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST
ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT
YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on “Door reversal directions” paragraph.
Positioning
For this appliance to work efficiently, it should be lo-
cated away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators,
boilers, direct sunlight etc. This also includes loca-
tions or rooms where the ambient temperature reach-
es above 32 degrees C or drops below 10 degrees
(e.g. conservatories).
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (Fig. 1-A). Ideally, the appliance should not
be positioned beneath overhanging furniture
(Fig. 1-B).
Fig. 1
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the
appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath. The
back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall
but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with re-
stricted ventilation.
100 mm
min.
AB
D204
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers or a spanner (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
Rear spacers (Fig. 3)
In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted in the two top cor-
ners.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.
Fig. 3
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance
with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to
0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the
smell might linger. Dry thoroughly.
D200
D594

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The electrical connections
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this
safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suita-
ble for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into
a 13amp socket in another part of your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-
ance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with
the markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
Fig. 4
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the ter-
minal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or
the earth symbol , or coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured
red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured in-
sert at the base of the plug.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre whose ad-
dress is listed in the Customer Care Booklet which ac-
companies your instruction manual.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
-89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed
it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event
of a breakdown.

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DOOR REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before carrying out the operations described below,
pull out the mains plug from the wall socket.
To carry out door reversal operate as follows:
Remove the plastic cover (6) (which has a clip-in fit-
ting) masking the bottom hinge;
Remove bottom hinge (1);
Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (2) and re-
move the latter;
Slide out the upper door from pin (3), unscrew the lat-
ter and then screw it down into the hinge provided on
the opposite side;
Refit the upper door and the middle hinge on the op-
posite side;
Refit the lower door and bottom hinge (1) on the op-
posite side, after having removed the plugs (7) and
screws; these must then be refitted in the holes on the
opposite side;
Refit the plastic cover (6) on the bottom hinge.
Remove handles (4-5) and refit them on the opposite
side.
The holes that are not used are to be masked with the
plastic plugs removed.
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of the
doors, check that all the screws are properly tight-
ened.
Fig. 5
1
3
4
2
5
D074 6
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YOUR APPLIANCE
A- Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments
B- Dairy compartment
C- Can storage shelfs with egg tray
D- Movable shelf
E- Bottle storage shelf
F- Freezer calender (recommended storage times for frozen foods) and produce storage cards (write on / wipe off
cards for recording what has been stored in the freezer and when)
G- Freezing fresh foods
H- Storing frozen food
I- Salad drawer
J- Glass shelf (for storing fresh meat)
K- Storage shelves
G
H
I
J
K
SUPER FROST
A
B
C
D
E
F

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OPERATION
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside therefrigerator and freezer is
regulated by a single thermostat with 6 temperature
positions and one «OFF» ( O) position.
Position 1 = minimum cold
Position 6 = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position; the
intermediate position is usually the most suitable.
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature in-
side the refrigeration compartment depends on the
following factors:
– room temperature
– how often the door is opened
– how much food is stored
– position of the appliance
Important
If the refrigerator is not defrosting correctly, it is possi-
ble that because a very low temperature has been se-
lected and the motor is working continuously, which
prevents the defrost cycle from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should
be selected on the thermostat and you should notice
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is cor-
rect.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number, however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for stor-
age of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh
foods.
Freezing fresh food
It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting
when freezing fresh food.
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3 kg.
Place food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.
Caution
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and if the
freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
not be re-frozen.
Thawing
Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending
on the type of food and the size of the packs.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigera-
tor compartment and small pieces of meat or poultry
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling wa-
ter; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in the
oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement
of aluminium wrapping in the oven.
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube
trays.
Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place them in one of the freezer drawers.
To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist to release the cubes.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have
been removed from many pre-prepared food. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a
once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
ªKeep 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 super-
market and home. It then took 11 hours to get
down to 7°C in the refrigerator.
ªKeep the refrigerator door closed as much as pos-
sible. Remember that warm air is flowing in as you
are deciding what to have for tea!
ªDo not push food together too much, try to allow air
circulate around each item.
ªCool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator or freezer until cool.
(Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order
that it can then be placed in the refrigerator or
freezer as soon as possible).
ªDo NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in
separate containers. Take care not to let the meat
juices drip onto other food. If the meat does drip,
remove everything and clean thoroughly.
ªDo not store food uncovered.
ªThe best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrig-
erator to thaw slowly.
ªRemove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of
soda in warm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
ªNever allow spillages to dry and harden.
ªEnsure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
ªIt is important that food is used before its “best be-
fore” date.
ªStore eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigera-
tor door. Discard any broken or chipped eggs.
ªRegularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure
that it is clean and free from bits and pieces.
ªAlways wash your hands with soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
ªKeep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contam-
ination by not using the same work surface or knife,
without washing them thoroughly in between.
ªUse kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up
food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it fre-
quently.
ªThe fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of
the best quality.
ªThe size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
more quickly and uniformly and give better results.
ªFrozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
ªWrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and pro-
vide an airtight seal.
ªPackaging which is swollen or has traces of refro-
zen water droplets on the pack could indicate that
the product has not been kept at a suitable temper-
ature and that it may have lost its original quality.
Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must
be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the
storage times indicated.
ªNever place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink
in the freezer as they may explode. Containers with
a lid must not be filled to the brim.
ªDo not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen as
this could cause the temperature of the frozen food
to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.