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Contents Safety Warnings ...........................4 Unpacking ............................6 Installation ............................7 Location ....................................7 Reversing the Door Swing .............................8 Reversing the Freezer Compartment Door ......................10 Installing into a Cabinet .............................. 11 Cleaning Before Use ..............................17 Before Using Your Unit ..............................17 Product Overview ..........................18 Operation ............................19 Switching On Your Unit ...............................
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Safety Warnings For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below. • Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
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• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment. Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy drinks) which may break the bottle and damage your freezer compartment. • This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m. •...
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Thank you for purchasing your new product. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
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INSTALLATION Location When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 10°C and 38°C. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption.
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INSTALLATION Reversing the Door Swing Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Spanner • Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. • To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid, e.g.
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INSTALLATION 2. Rotate the door hinges and place them diagonally on the opposite corner of the cabinet as shown in the diagram. Secure them with the screws. 3. Place the door back and screw the door hinges. With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the hinges.
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INSTALLATION Reversing the Freezer Compartment Door The reversing instructions below are based on the freezer compartment door opening from the left-hand side. Make sure the bottom knob of the reversed side is clicked securely to the circled button of the L-shaped attachment. This can ensure proper functioning of the Door Open indicator.
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INSTALLATION Installing into a Cabinet Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Spanner / Spirit level • Before you install the fridge make sure the cabinet doors are attached to the cabinet and correctly aligned. You will not be able to access the cabinet door hinges once the fridge is inserted into the cabinet.
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INSTALLATION 2. Your fridge should be installed in a 600mm width cabinet. Attach part 6 on the upper left corner of the appliance and part 7 on the upper right corner. Use part 2 to screw the 2 brackets securely in place. 3.
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INSTALLATION 4. Push the appliance into the cabinet. Use a spirit level to ensure the appliance is levelled to the cabinet. Adjust the height of the appliance to the maximum by rotating the levelling feet. 5. Remove the nut and washer from the appliance door. Washer...
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INSTALLATION 6. Place part 4 on the appliance to measure the distance of A and B. Mark the distance of A and B on the cabinet door. Place part 4 on the cabinet door according to the marked distance of A and B. Drill the holes according to the holes on part 4. Use part 1 to screw part 4 securely on the cabinet door.
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INSTALLATION 7. Check and ensure the installed cabinet door is levelled with the cabinet. 8. When everything is levelled and aligned properly, open the door. Use part 1 to secure the appliance to the cabinet.
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INSTALLATION 9. In case the door is not aligned, follow the different scenarios below to align the door to the cabinet. 10. Open the door. Insert part 5 to cover the upper part of the door, until a click is heard. Use part 1 to secure part 2 at the bottom part of the door.
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INSTALLATION 11. Cover the bottom part of the cabinet as shown in the diagram below. min 25 mm Cleaning Before Use Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and drawers. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth.
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Product Overview Freezer Compartment * Door Open Indicator Door Balcony Glass Shelf Salad Drawer Shelf Door Balcony Salad Drawer Temperature Dial All accessories such as drawers, shelves and balconies should be kept like the diagram here for the most efficient use of energy. The “Door Open”...
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Operation Switching On Your Unit 1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat. There are five settings, of which position 5 is the coldest and position turns the unit off. 2.
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Tips for storing food in the fridge and reducing food waste • Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it properly.
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• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date. • For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C. • The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
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Preparations for Freezing and storage • Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better. • Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible. •...
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• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible. • Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling. It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
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Freezing and storage tables Below are some tables showing advice on how to prepare food for freezing and an indication of how long the food type can be stored for. These tables can be used to help prevent food waste. Maximum storage time Meat and fish Preparation...
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Maximum storage time Thawing time at room Food Type (months) temperature (hours) Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1.5 Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 1 - 1.5 3 - 4 Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1.5 Pizza...
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Cleaning Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit • Remove all the shelves and drawers before cleaning. • Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and drawers.
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Defrosting the Freezer Frost might build up in the unit after it has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included). Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
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Maintenance Changing the Internal Light The internal light is an LED light. It cannot be changed by the user; please contact your service agent. Light source in this product is replaceable only by qualified engineers. Care When Handling / Moving Your Unit Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it.
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Troubleshooting If your unit isn’t working properly there may be a minor problem, check the following. • Is there power to the unit? • Is the unit plugged in and switched on at the socket? The unit does not operate. •...
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Specifications Rated Voltage 220-240V~, 50 Hz Rated Current 0.35 A SN, N, ST This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used Climate Class at an ambient temperature ranging from 10°C to 38°C. Overall Dimension (H x W x D) 818 x 595 x 545 mm Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Currys Group Limited (co. no. 504877) 1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS, UK EU Representative Currys Ireland Limited (259460) 3rd Floor Office Suite, Omni Park SC, Santry, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland IB-LIR60W22-220525V1...
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