Waterford WAFF4D User manual

Operating Instructions
Four Door Refrigerator, Model: WAFF4D
Please read the operating instructions carefully before operating.
Please keep it properly for reference.

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Contents
Warnings ...........................................................................................................................................3
Safety and warning information........................................................................................................6
Basic safety symbols......................................................................................................................6
Appliance connection....................................................................................................................6
Safety and warning information....................................................................................................6
Product Introduction.......................................................................................................................10
Product features..........................................................................................................................10
Product contents.........................................................................................................................10
Product Installation.........................................................................................................................12
Installation dimension.................................................................................................................12
Transport.....................................................................................................................................13
Location.......................................................................................................................................13
Adjust plastic feet........................................................................................................................13
Climate class:...................................................................................................................................14
Operation ........................................................................................................................................14
Before Using................................................................................................................................14
Starting and function setting.......................................................................................................14
Control panel...............................................................................................................................15
Feature selection.........................................................................................................................15
Freezer compartment settings....................................................................................................15
Refrigerator compartment Settings ............................................................................................16
Lock/unlock button.....................................................................................................................16
This product has button lock function.....................................................................................16
Open door alarm.........................................................................................................................17
Fridge compartment switch off/on.............................................................................................17
Refrigerator chamber..................................................................................................................17
Instructions for child lock lever...................................................................................................18
Instructions for water tank assembly..........................................................................................18
Fill the tank with pure drinking water. ........................................................................................19
Freezing chamber........................................................................................................................20
Storage of foods ..........................................................................................................................20
Energy saving tips............................................................................................................................22

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Storage of food................................................................................................................................22
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................24
Defrosting....................................................................................................................................24
Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................24
General information....................................................................................................................25
Normal occurrence......................................................................................................................25
Trouble shooting .............................................................................................................................26
Warnings
CAUTION This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
The refrigerant isobutene(R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility, which
is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged.
The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

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Symbol ISO 7010 W021 Warning;
Risk of fire/flammable materials
1. WARNING: The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
2. WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
3. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
4. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
5. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
6. WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances in side the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
7. WARNING: This unit is using R600a as the Refrigerant and cyclopentane as
Foaming agent, both are flammable, must be recycled in an appropriate way
and under no circumstances should be burned
8. WARNING: Danger of electrical shock, the yellow-green earthling of this
appliance must be earthed before operation.
9. WARNING: Refrigerator discarded after the need for disposal according to
local lows and regulation.
10. WARNING: The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When
disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre.
Do not expose to flame.
11. WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
12. WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.

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13. WARNING: To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following
instructions.
–Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
–Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
*Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 h; flush the water system
connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
–Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in
contact with or drip onto other food.
14.WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator
or freezer:
* Take off the doors.
* Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
*Two-star (** ) frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food,
storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
–One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh
food.
*One star ( * ),two star( ** ) and three star( *** ) compartments
are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
–If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean,
dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
*Please depend on the actual situation of the product.
This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm
to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable resume of material resources. To return your
used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe
recycling.

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Safety and warning information
Basic safety symbols
This guide contains many important safety messages.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of
hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product. All safety
messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word
DANGER, WARNING ,or CAUTION. These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow the instructions.
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow the instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.
Appliance connection
This product is suitable for use on 230V/50Hz supply only, excessive voltage
fluctuations may cause damage to the product, not be used on a supply other than 50Hz.
In order to ensure safety, the appliance is suitable for use on a standard 13A socket
protected by a suitable MCB (miniature circuit breaker). The supply cable must be able to
withstand a current of up to 13A.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Safety and warning information
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Refrigerant will cause serious injury when it splashes into eyes. If this should happens please
go to hospital immediately. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

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Do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage chambers of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance,
do so only at an authorized recycling centre. Do not expose to flame.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not use or store inflammable materials ether, benzene, alcohol, medicine, LP gas,
spray or cosmetics near or in the fridge. It may cause explosion or fire.
Do not put glassware in freezing chamber or refrigerator chamber air outlet, it may cause
explosion or injury.
Make sure of grounding.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the ground-ing instructions are not
completely understood, or if you have doubts on whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
The incorrect grounding may cause breakdown and electric shock.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Safety and warning information
A dedicated electrical outlet should be used.
Using several devices at one outlet may cause fire.
Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room.
The appliance should be placed close to a dedicated electrical socket to make it easy to cut
off the power supply in case of emergency.
Do not allow the power plug to face upward or to be squeezed at the back of the fridge.
Water may be flow into or the plug may be damaged, which causes fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the power cord bent or pressed by the heavy object to be damaged. If it is
damaged, it must be replaced by the service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Unplug the power plug when cleaning, handling the interior lamp of the
fridge.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
If the LED lamp is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent.
Remove water or dust from the power plug with dry clean cloth, do not use wet hands touch
it and insert it with the ends of the pins securely connected.
Do not touch food or containers at the freezer with wet hands.
It may cause frostbite.
Do not place the heavy object or the dangerous object, cup, flower
vase, cosmetics, medicine or any container with water on the fridge.
It may be dropped to cause injury, fire or electric shock when opening or closing the door.
Do not spray water at the outside or the inside of the fridge or do not clean it with benzene
or thinner.
Safety and warning information
After placing the product in it’s final location wait for at least 5 minutes before connecting
the plug to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Do not use the fridge for non-domestic purpose（storing medicine or testing material, etc）

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It may cause an unexpected risk such as fire, electric shock, deterioration of stored material
or chemical reaction.
Do not use drier to dry the inside ,nor light a candle to remove odour. It
may cause explosion or fire.
Do not cling to the door or the trays of the door.
The fridge may topple or trap finger. Especially, do not allow the children to do the above.
When gas is leaked, do not touch the fridge or the outlet and ventilate the
room immediately.
The explosion by spark may cause fire or burn.
When the gas is leaked by the severe damage during delivering, installing or using the fridge,
any spark may cause fire or burn.
Do not insert the hands or the metal stick into the exit of cool air, the cover, the bottom of
the fridge, the heatproof grill (exhaust hole) at the backside.
It may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not put ice in thin crystal cup or ceramic ware. It may break cup or ceramic ware to cause
injury.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Use the submerged the fridge after checking it.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the fridge in the wet place or the place which water or rain splashes.
Deterioration of insulation of electric parts may cause electric leakage. Please check the
fridge regularly.
Do not allow any person except the qualified engineer to disassemble, repair or alter the
fridge.
It may cause injury, electric shock or fire.

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Product Introduction
Product features
Energy saving and noise reduction
It contains super freeze, energy saving, noise reduction, optimal refrigeration system
to achieve.
Precise temperature control
Microcomputer control system separate to set, control and display the
R-temperature and F-temperature, more
precise control.
Automatic defrosting
Special program to reduce the temperature fluctuation of the fridge, it's for keeping
food fresh.
LED display and touch button
Control board respectively display refrigerator and freezer chamber temperature
setting and functional status; touch button operation is convenient.
Door-opening alarm system
If more than 1 minute door-opening, alarm system will remind you to close the door.
Tempered glass, safe and reliable
Tempered glass, safe and reliable, easy clean and durable.
Easy clean and removable door seal
Door seal is easy clean and removable, and long service life.
Product contents
All figures in this manual are schematic; some features and devices may not be
consistent fully with your refrigerator and specific structure and configuration shall
be subject to the actual product.
The appearance and specifications of the actual product may differ
depending on the model.

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A refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment
1. Refrigerator door tray 5 Freezer glass shelf
2. Refrigerator glass shelves 6 Freezer drawer
3. Refrigerator drawer
4. Refrigerator drinking machine

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Product Installation
Installation dimension
Select a good location to place your appliance where is flat and
easy to use. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct
sunlight or moisture.
The figure above is schematic for installation only, not representing the actual
product. The specific dimension shall be subject to the product that you have
bought.
To ensure proper air circulation around the fridge,please maintain sufficient space.
If install the top panel or closet,please maintain sufficient space to move when
necessary.

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Transport
The refrigerator must be transported in an upright position. Do not carry the
refrigerator horizontally.
Do not carry the refrigerator by holding the door or handle; the refrigerator shall be
carried by lifting the bottom.
Location
The refrigerator must be placed on a hard, flat ground; if
cushioning is needed, stable, hard, nonflammable cushion blocks shall be used,
rather than the foam backing of refrigerator.
The refrigerator shall be kept away from damp locations where water is easy to
splash; water or dirt shall be removed with soft cloth timely to prevent rusting which
may have an effect on the electrical characteristics.
Place the refrigerator in a well-ventilated place, reserve a certain space around and
behind the refrigerator, and do not cover or block the air grille on the rear cover
plate of compressor at the back of refrigerator; Keep the refrigerator away from heat
source or direct sunlight.
Adjust plastic feet
When the refrigerator stays in the packing box, plastic feet are in
tightened state. After carrying it out from the packing box for placement, please
make sure to adjust two front plastic feet until the height is suitable; just adjust two
plastic feet with a wrench or directly by hand.

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Plastic feet and rear rollers must touch the ground to prevent the refrigerator from
movement, vibration or noise.
When moving the refrigerator, adjust plastic feet counterclockwise to keep them off
the ground, and then push the refrigerator gently to move it.
Climate class:
- Extended temperate (SN): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient
temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C';
- Temperate(N): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging
from 16 °C to 32 °C';
- Subtropical(ST): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging
from 16 °C to 38 °C';
- Tropical(T): 'this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient
temperatures ranging
from 16 °C to 43 °C';
Note: For more information, please scan the QR code on the energy label.
Operation
Before Using
Remove all packages, including the foam backing at the bottom of refrigerator and
the tapes fixing accessories in the box.
Place the refrigerator in an acceptable location, adjust the feet to level. It is best to
clean the refrigerator before use.
Place the refrigerator and adjust to level, clean it, let the refrigerator stand for above
2 ~ 6 hours, and then power on to ensure that the refrigerator can operate normally.
Starting and function setting
Starting
Connect the power cord, turn on the power switch.
Upon startup for the first time, the screen will display respective set temperature
values (the temperature of refrigerating chamber is set as 5℃, temperature of
freezing chamber -18℃)
Function setting of LED display
The default mode is energy saving upon startup: The screen displays for 20 s and
then goes off.
This mode to save energy and prolong the service life of LED lights.

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Control panel
Feature selection
Each press of the “Feature”button will cycle through the operating modes.
Holiday Mode - the refrigerator will run at 6°c while the freezer will operate at -15°c.
Super freezer mode - When the super freezer mode is selected, the compressor
will operate continuously to freeze foods faster, and keep them fresh. The super
freezer mode will automatically turn off either after 24 hours of operation, or when
the freezer reaches -28°C. The super freezer icon will turn off, and the freezer will
continue to operate at the normal set temperature.
Super fridge mode –When the super fridge mode is selected, the fridge
compartment reaches the set temperature in the shortest period, in order to keep
the food as fresh as possible. under this mode, the set temperature of the fridge
compartment locks on 0°C. The program runs 150mins maximally then exits
automatically, the super fridge icon goes out, which represent the super fridge
function is disabled, the set temperature returns to the last one before the super
fridge mode operates.
Freezer compartment settings
The default temperature of the freezer is -18°C. To change the temperature press the
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CAUTION: Do not put fresh foods directly on the frozen foods.
Refrigerator compartment Settings
The default temperature of the refrigerator is 5°C. To change the temperature press
the “Fridge”button to cycle through the set temperatures.
Lock/unlock button
This product has button lock function.
Press the “Lock”button will enable lock mode and the
lock icon will be visible.
While the refrigerator is in this mode the other buttons
on the control panel will not function, when the buttons
are touched a chime will sound and the lock icon will
flash.
To exit lock mode press and hold the lock button for 3
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Open door alarm
When the refrigerator door is open for greater than 60 seconds, the buzzer will alarm
to remind users to close the door. After the door is closed, the alarm will stop
automatically.
Fridge compartment switch off/on
Long press "fridge" button for 5 seconds to set fridge compartment on/off, when
fridge compartment is switched off, the fridge temperature digital display will go off;
under the fridge compartment switched off state, long press "fridge" button for 5
seconds to restart fridge function.
Refrigerator chamber
The refrigerator chamber is mainly used to store foods
that are preserved for a short time.
The refrigerator chamber is suitable for storing fruits, vegetables, drinks and other
foods that will be eaten recently. It is suggested to seal foods and then put them into
refrigerator.
Suggested sections of refrigerator chamber for various foods and variety name:
①Refrigerator door tray: dairy products, odorous foods, etc.
②Refrigerator glass shelves: wheaten foods, milk etc.
③Refrigerator drawer: fruits, vegetables etc;
④Refrigerator drinking machine: can store water and drink directly
(Only direct drinking water or mineral water can be stored in the water tank)
Fruit and vegetable box
The refrigerating chamber has a fruit and vegetable box, which can retain the
moisture of fruits and vegetables and keep the humidity of the box proper. It is
suitable for storing fruits and vegetables.

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Bottle Shelf
Disassembly: Hold both sides of the bottle shelf with both hands. Push it from the
side without the boss and push it inward as the direction of arrow. When pushing
hard, please note that the buckle on the edge of bottle shelf is separated from the
groove of the liner. The bottle shelf can be removed.
Installation: Hold both sides of the bottle shelf with both hands.
Install the buckle of the boss side first. Then push the other side inward slightly, the
buckle can be fixed.
Instructions for child lock lever
Press the child's lock lever with your thumb as the direction as below
①and the water lever ②will be locked to prevent children from taking any water.
Press in the opposite direction to unlock and take water.
Instructions for water tank assembly
1.Hold both sides of the tank with hands and pull the tank assembly off the door
slightly in the direction indicated as below.
Notes: The transparent silicone parts of the sealed water valve could be brought out
meantime when removing the water tank. If so, remove them, and re-install them
according to the following steps.
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1-2.It will be completed when the step of sealed part can be fitted to the step in
the hole.
2.Rotate counterclockwise to remove the water valve assembly from the water tank
for cleaning.
3. Pinch the flange of the water tank cover slightly upwards, and the water tank
cover can be separated from the water tank. Remove
the other side with the same method . The tank and its cover can
be cleaned after disassembly.
5. Install the water valve by rotating it clockwise after cleaning. When installing the
tank cover, install the one side at first (do not press it all the way), then install the
other side. Press firmly on edges of the tank cover to fit the tank. Re-install the entire
water tank assembly at 45°to the door. Press the outer edge of the water tank
slightly downwards to make it fit into the door.
Fill the tank with pure drinking water.
Open the inlet cover of water tank①. Slowly fill the tank with pure drinking water up
to the maximum fill line marked with “2L”. Then close the inlet cover①. To prevent
any spills, please use a narrow-bore container to charge water.
*Only direct drinking water or mineral water can be stored in the water tank.

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Freezing chamber
The freezing chamber is used to freeze foods, store
deeply frozen foods and make ice cubes.
It can preserve foods for a long time.
The freezing chamber is suitable for retaining the freshness of foods for a long time.
When storing meat, it is suggested to cut the meat into pieces which are easy to take
out, and mark the freezing date to prevent foods from exceeding the time limit.
Suggested sections of freezing chamber for various foods and variety name·
CD Half drawer: frozen foods, such as fishes, meats and ice creams;
(2) Drawer: packaged frozen foods, etc.;
Drawer of freezing chamber
The upper drawer of freezing chamber can freezer and store large-volume foods,
and the lower drawer is mainly used to store frozen foods.
Avoid direct contact between the liner and oily foods stored in
the refrigerator. If the interior should get stained with oil or oily food soup stains, it
should be cleaned immediately to avoid prolonged contact with the liner which may
lead to the liner corrosion and cracking.
Storage of foods
Instructions for storing foods
When storing freezing foods, put them to the inside of freezing chamber, other than
the bottle rack.
Do not put bottled or canned foods into the freezing chamber to prevent frost
cracking.