User manual FRIGIDAIRE RF2252C

[. . . ] Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. [. . . ] If by any chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not earthed, the appliance must be connected to a separate earth or ground wire by a qualified electrician, in accordance with existing safety regulations. The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if this accident-prevention procedure is not followed. 100 mm A 10 mm B 10 mm NP003 Rear spacers In the plastic envelope containing the Operation Instructions are also included two wall spacers to be fitted into the special openings provided on the back of the appliance. Push-fit the spacers into the openings, making sure that arrow (A) is positioned as per Fig. 2 and then turn the spacers through 45° until they lock in (arrow in vertical position). This appliance complies with E. E. C. 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 Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. Cleaning the appliance's interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash all internal parts with lukewarm water and neutral soap so as to remove the typical «new» smell and then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish. 4 Door reversibility Before carrying out any work on the appliance, unplug it from the power socket. 3) and slide the top door off the middle hinge. Remove the middle hinge, turn it through 180° and refit it on the opposite side (Fig. 4) after having removed the plugs which mask the holes. The plugs must be refitted in the holes left open on the opposite side. Unscrew the left-hand levelling foot, which will be refitted on the opposite side. Unscrew the right-hand levelling foot (H), the corresponding hinge (I) and the stop (L) and refit all these on the left-hand side (Fig. Reverse the handles after having removed the clip-in screw covers. The unused holes are masked with plastic plugs which should be removed and refitted in the holes left open. 4 E After completion of the door reversibility operation, verify that the door gasket is adherent to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i. e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdrier. Fig. 6 D336 5 USE Operation - Temperature regulation Make sure that the internal light (in the models provided with it) turns on and off by slightly opening the door. Turn the thermostat knob, to be found on the upper right side of the refrigerator compartment, clockwise (beyond the stop position «O») to a setting between 2 and 4, which is usually the most appropriate. [. . . ] 8) The light in the refrigerator compartment is easy to get at through the opening in the light holder. If the light does not turn on when the door is opened, make sure it is properly fitted; if the malfunction continues, replace the bulb. 8 Periodic cleaning Wash the interior with lukewarm water and sodium bicarbonate; clean the cabinet exterior with a silicone wax spray; clean the condenser and the motor compressor with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the operation of the appliance and save energy. Idle periods During periods when the appliance is not used, you should take the following precautions: remove the plug from the wall socket; D024 remove all food from the appliance; defrost and clean the interior and all accessories; leave the door slightly open, thus letting air circulate and preventing the formation of unpleasant smells. SERVICING AND SPARE PARTS If the appliance is not functioning properly check that: the plug is firmly inserted in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on; there is no power failure; the thermostat knob is in the right position. [. . . ]