User manual FAGOR FD-20A INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Before installing your appliance please carefully read the safety instructions in order to avoid some minor inconveniences. Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room, away from any heat source. Leave a minimum distance of 10cm between the top of your appliance and any unit above it. If your installation does not permit this, leave 5cm between the top of the casing and any kitchen unit fixed to the wall and a gap of 2. [. . . ] For your safety's sake, connect the appliance to a socket fitted with an efficient Earth (in accordance with the prevailing electrical installation safety regulations). The manufacturer declines any responsibility for any damage caused through lack of Earthing. Clean the inside of your appliance with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Wait 2 hours before switching on to ensure that the oil in the compressor has stabilized. You can alter the direction in which the doors open if you wish: The appliance must always be disconnected from the power supply when changing the direction the doors open. Unscrew the [pin from the lower hinge and then remove the door from the refrigerator section. ⷠTake off the lower hinge by removing the 4 screws. Fit and hold the freezer door on its hinge pin, insert the middle hinge into the lower part of the door and screw it in place. ⷠInsert the refrigerator door between the middle hinge and the bottom hinge and then close it. ⷠRefit the lower hinge and screw it firmly in place. ⷠIf your appliance is fitted with a vertical handle, remember to move it to the opposite side. The symbol opposite indicates the location of the coldest area in your refrigerator, whose temperature is + 4°C. You will store here meat, poultry, fish, cooked meats, prepared dishes, ready-made salads, egg or cream-based dishes and pastries, fresh pasta, pastry, pizza/quiches, fresh produce and raw milk cheese, ready-to-use vegetables sold in plastic bags and, in general, any fresh produce whose consume-by date is associated with storage at a temperature of +4°C or below. Temperature indicator: Adjust your thermostat Coldest area The temperature indicator enables you to check that your refrigerator is working correctly. The indicator displays "OK" when the coldest area reaches an average temperature of ± 4°C (4 hours after being switched on). To measure the temperature correctly, the temperature indicator must be read within 30 seconds. Similarly, it should also be taken into account that the temperature is nor completely uniform throughout the compartment, for which reason there are appropriate areas for each type of foodstuff. B Dairy products, cheese C Meat, cooked meats, fish D Fruit and vegetables E Drinks, butter and eggs F Condiments G Drinks The appliance's rear surface becomes covered with frost when the compressor is working and defrosts when the compressor is off. when the frost melts , the water evaporates by itself. The compartment must always be defrosted when the layer of frost is approximately 4mm thick. In any case, this compartment must be defrosted at least once a year. You may use the plastic spatula supplied with the appliance but never use any metal item or an electrical appliance. [. . . ] There are some noises that it is quite normal for a refrigerator to make: · The refrigerant gas can produce a gurgling sound as it travels through the circuits. The compressor may produce a buzzing noise, which can be more noticeable during start-up. SOLUTION Check that the plug is correctly connected, that the fuse hasn't blown or that the circuit-breaker has not jumped. The refrigerator gets too cold or not cold enough. [. . . ]