Tricity Bendix TB 118 FF Product guide

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FRIDGE FREEZER
OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
TB 118 FF

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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 this appliance and retain for future reference.
The symbols below help you to find things more easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and Safety information
Hints, useful information
Environmental information

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with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the appliance.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the
freezer compartment they can burst when the
contents freeze.
Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
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 Appliance Life
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The Appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gases which could
damage the ozone layer.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on this appliance marked with
the symbol is recyclable.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.
IMPOR
IMPORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INS Y INSTR TRUCTIONS UCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this 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 should 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 your 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
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!
Safety precautions for isobutane
Warning
The refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance.
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

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CONTENT
CONTENTS S
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
General Information 5
Description of the Appliance 5
Using the Appliance 6
Before Use 6
To Start the Appliance 6
Temperature Control 6
Low Ambient Temperature Switch 7
The Refrigerator 7
Storage Shelves 7
Storage Times 7
The Freezer 8
Freezing Fresh Food 8
Frozen Food Storage 8
Thawing 9
To Make Ice Cubes 9
Hints and Tips 9
Normal Operating Sounds 9
Food Storage 9
Energy Saving Advice 9
In the Event of a Power Failure 10
Maintenance and Cleaning 10
Internal Cleaning 10
External Cleaning 10
When the Appliance is Not in Use 10
Defrosting 10
Refrigerator 10
Freezer 11
To Change the Light Bulb 11
Something Not Working 12
Service and Spare Parts 13
Customer Care Department 13
Guarantee Conditions 14
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Data 15
Installing the Appliance 15
Transportation, unpacking 15
Cleaning 15
Location 15
Leveling the Appliance 16
Ventillation requirements 16
Door Reversal 17
Electrical Connections 18
Storage Chart 19

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INS
INSTR TRUCTIONS F UCTIONS FOR THE USER OR THE USER
General information
This appliance is designed for the storage of
refrigerated and frozen food in a domestic
environment.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 16-32 °C.
A - Refrigerator
B - Freezer
1. Control Panel
2. Thermostat Control/Light
3. Wire shelves
4. Defrost water drain
5. Glass shelf
6. Salad drawers
7. Rating Plate
8. Freezing compartment
9. Frozen food storage compartments
10. Defrost water outlet
11. Bottom Plinth
12. Adjustable feet
13. Dairy compartment
14. Egg tray
15. Door shelf
16. Door gasket
17. Bottle shelf
18. Ice tray
19. Condenser
20. Defrost water outlet tube
21. Spacer
22. Evaporator tray
23. Compressor
24. Rollers
Description of the appliance

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Using the Appliance
This appliance is designed for domestic use
only, specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs.
The appliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures (surrounding air temperature) between
16 °C and 32 °C.
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or
warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly.
Should the ambient temperatures be exceeded for
long periods, the temperature in the freezer section
will rise above -18 °C and food spoilage may occur.
Before Use
Remove all packaging and 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 may linger. Dry
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
FFTo Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 6 hrs 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 - 4 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 2 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Temperature Control
The thermostat control situated in the control panel
regulates the temperature both within the fridge and
freezer compartments. The thermostat control is
marked from 1-5, the higher the number, the colder
the setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - minimum coldness
Position 5 - maximum coldness
The temperature will be affected by:
Ambient temperature
How often the door is opened
How much food is stored
Position of the appliance

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In determining the correct temperature control setting,
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
Do not allow children to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
Low Ambient Temperature Switch
The low ambient temperature switch, situated on the
right hand side of the panel at the top of the appliance,
should be switched on when the room temperature
falls below 16 °C.
When the room temperature rises above 16 °C switch
off, by releasing the switch. No damage can be
caused by leaving the switch in this position for a
period of time, but energy will be wasted.
The Refrigerator
Below is the recommended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Ready-cooked foods, fresh meat, cold cuts.
2. Milk, dairy products.
3. Fruits, vegetables, salads.
4. Cheese, butter.
5. Eggs.
6. Yoghurt, sour cream.
7. Small bottles, drinks.
8. Large bottles, drinks.
Storage Shelves
The shelves in the refrigerator compartment are
adjustable to allow for the storage of large items.
To re-arrange the shelves, open the door to 90°.
Storage Times
The storage chart at the end of the instruction book
gives information on storage times in the refrigerator
compartment. The storage times quoted are intended
as a guide only.
Do not cover the shelves with paper or trays etc. as
this will affect the air circulation within the
refrigerator compartment.
Do not put hot foods in the refrigerator, allow hot
foods to reach room temperature naturally before
placing in the refrigerator.
Cover foods, or place in closed dishes before
placing them in the refrigerator, this prevents any
transference of food smells.

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The Freezer
When freezing fresh food always place the food in the
freezing compartment which is the top drawer in the
freezer section.
1. Turn the thermostat control to 5 (max).
2. Place the food to be frozen in the top drawer.
3. After 24 hours reset the thermostat control to its
normal setting and place the frozen food into the
storage compartments.
Frozen Food Storage
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least 2 hours before storing
frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than is necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause a low temperature skin
burn.
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer
will not be affected if the power cut is short and 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. (See Hints and Tips)
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
frost/freezer burns.
Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,
can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature,
depending on the time available. Small food items
may even be cooked from frozen, in this case
cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted
it can be cooked and then refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
FFTo Make Ice Cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾full with cold water, place
in the freezing compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to
the freezer compartment by using pointed
or sharp edged objects.

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Hints & T
Hints & Tips ips
Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or
tubing.
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.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature 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 by the
manufacturer.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge before being transferred
to the freezer.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not
refreeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
fresh dish.

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Maint
Maintenance and Cleaning enance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning is
carried out you must 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 interior as these will
damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance with
a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust
will affect the performance of the appliance and cause
excessive electricity consumption.
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 open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
The refrigerator defrosts every time the compressor
stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray
located at the back of the appliance above the
compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre
of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the
refrigerator compartment, behind the salad drawers.
Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash to defrost cleaner in hot soapy water
at regular intervals. Dry thoroughly before replacing.