User manual TRICITY FD930A

[. . . ] Refit the fridge door and replace the middle hinge to the left hand side. Replace the door and bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side. 10. Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D) and replace it on the opposite side. Remove the handles and refit them on the opposite side. [. . . ] Depress the ambient switch at least 24 hours before loading food to be frozen. In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 6 kg. Place food to be frozen in the bottom drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part. STAR RATING * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. Important During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume. Low Ambient Temperature Switch To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently when the room temperature drops below 16C, the switch mounted next to the thermostat control should be switched on. No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low ambient operation). However should the temperature rise above 16C remember to turn the switch off again. Important In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen . 16 5 Frozen food storage When first starting-up or after a period of use, before putting the products in the freezer compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal opertion position. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable). Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the oven instructions, particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. 6 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/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves. 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. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired. D040 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as shown in the diagram: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. PR189 Freezing Calendar 1-2 3-4 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 10 -12 10 -12 10 -12 10 -12 The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. 14 7 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. Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. [. . . ] Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig. ). Replace the scraper in one of the drawers . Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position. After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment. D068 Symptom No power to the appliance Solution Check there is power at the socket. [. . . ]