User manual TRICITY AW450W

[. . . ] In the event of damage please contact your retailer. General Safety ¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. ¥ Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages. ¥ The appliance must not be located close to radiators or boilers. ¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. [. . . ] 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. Do not open the -star compartment door too often and do not leave open longer than necessary. Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The food in the -star compartment will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the compartment is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen. Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate. 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 ÔclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in and out. 5 Health and Safety Guidelines Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. 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. An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2); 2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3), checking that there is no water left from the defrosting. 3 2 1 S. I. 013 8 Something not Working? Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom No power to appliance Solution - Check there is power at the socket. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. - Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. - Check the door light switch is not jammed. The light does not come on The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too - Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10ûC to 38ûC. high - Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. The compressor runs continuosly - Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. - Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. [. . . ] Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ 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. [. . . ]