Arçelik 2485 CEI User manual

Refrigerator

Kühlschrank

2485 CEI

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Dear Customer, We hope that your product, which has been produced in modern plants and

checked under the most meticulous quality control procedures, will provide you an effective service.

For this, we recommend you to carefully read the entire manual of your product before using it and keep it at hand for future references.

This manual

• Will help you use your appliance in a fast and safe way.

• Read the manual before installing and operating your product.

• Follow the instructions, especially those for safety.

• Keep the manual in an easily accessible place as you may need it later.

• Besides, read also the other documents provided with your product.

Please note that this manual may be valid for other models as well.

Symbols and their descriptions

This instruction manual contains the following symbols:

C Important information or useful usage tips. A Warning against dangerous conditions for life and property. B Warning against electric voltage.

This product is supplied with the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical

and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimise its impact on the environment. For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.

Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of

hazardous substances.

CONTENTS

1 The refrigerator 3

2 Important Safety Warnings 4

Intended use .....................................4

General safety ...................................4

Child safety ........................................6

HCA Warning ....................................6

Things to be done for energy saving ..6

3 Installation 7

Points to be considered when re-

transporting your refrigerator .............7

Before operating your refrigerator ......7

Electric connection ............................8

Disposing of the packaging ...............8

Disposing of your old refrigerator .......8

Placing and Installation ......................9

Floor balance adjustment ..................9

Adjusting the gap between the upper

door ................................................10

Installing Water Filter ....................... 11

Connection of the Water Pipe to the

Refrigerator .....................................11

Connection of Water Hose to the

Jug .................................................12

Connection of the Water Pipe to the

Cold Water Mains Line ....................13

Prior to first use of Water Dispenser . 15

Using the water spring ..................... 16

Spillage Tray ....................................16

4 Preparation 17

5 Using your refrigerator 18

Indicator Panel .................................18

Door Open Alarm: ..........................20

Things to do to have the filter usage

time calculated automatically ........... 21

Egg tray ........................................... 22

Sliding Body Shelves .......................22

Chiller compartment ........................22

Crisper ............................................23

Movable Middle Section .................24

Blue light .........................................24

Telescopic Drawer ..........................25

Dual cooling system: .......................25

Ice maker .......................................................................26

Ice box ............................................................................26

Freezing fresh food .......................... 27

Recommendations for preservation of

frozen food ...................................... 27

Placing the food ..............................28

Deep-freeze information ..................28

6 Maintenance and cleaning 29

Protection of plastic surfaces .......... 29

7 Recommended solutions for the problems 30

3 4

5 6

7 8 9

1 The refrigerator

A- Fridge compartment

B- Freezer compartment 1- Butter & Cheese shelf

2- Fridge compartment door

shelves

3- Fridge compartment glass

shelves 4- Diffuser cover 5- Illumination lens 6- Movable middle section 7- Chiller compartment

8- Bottle shelf

9- Crisper 10- icebox 11- Movable separators 12- Ice maker

C Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

2 Important Safety Warnings

Please review the following information. Failure to observe this information may cause injuries or material damage. Otherwise, all warranty and reliability commitments will become invalid.

The usage life of the unit you purchased is 10 years. This is the period for keeping the spare parts required for the unit to operate as described.

Intended use

This product is intended to be used – indoors and in closed areas such as

homes;

– in closed working environments such

as stores and offices;

– in closed accommodation areas such

as farm houses, hotels, pensions.

• This product should not be used

outdoors.

General safety

• When you want to dispose/scrap

the product, we recommend you to consult the authorized service in order to learn the required information and authorized bodies.

• Consult your authorized service for

all your questions and problems related to the refrigerator. Do not intervene or let someone intervene to the refrigerator without notifying the authorised services.

• For products with a freezer

compartment; Do not eat cone ice cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer compartment! (This may cause frostbite in your mouth.)

• For products with a freezer

compartment; Do not put bottled and

canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment. Otherwise, these may burst.

• Do not touch frozen food by hand;

they may stick to your hand.

• Unplug your refrigerator before

cleaning or defrosting.

• Vapor and vaporized cleaning

materials should never be used in cleaning and defrosting processes of your refrigerator. In such cases, the vapor may get in contact with the electrical parts and cause short circuit or electric shock.

• Never use the parts on your

refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step.

• Do not use electrical devices inside

the refrigerator.

• Do not damage the parts, where

the refrigerant is circulating, with drilling or cutting tools. The refrigerant that might blow out when the gas channels of the evaporator, pipe extensions or surface coatings are punctured causes skin irritations and eye injuries.

• Do not cover or block the ventilation

holes on your refrigerator with any material.

• Electrical devices must be repaired by only authorised persons. Repairs

performed by incompetent persons create a risk for the user.

• In case of any failure or during

a maintenance or repair work, disconnect your refrigerator’s mains supply by either turning off the relevant fuse or unplugging your appliance.

• Do not pull by the cable when pulling

off the plug.

• Place the beverage with higher proofs

tightly closed and vertically.

• Never store spray cans containing

flammable and explosive substances in the refrigerator.

• Do not use mechanical devices

or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• This product is not intended to be

used by persons with physical, sensory or mental disorders or unlearned or inexperienced people (including children) unless they are attended by a person who will be responsible for their safety or who will instruct them accordingly for use of the product

• Do not operate a damaged

refrigerator. Consult with the service agent if you have any concerns.

• Electrical safety of your refrigerator

shall be guaranteed only if the earth system in your house complies with standards.

• Exposing the product to rain, snow,

sun and wind is dangerous with respect to electrical safety.

• Contact authorized service when

there is a power cable damage to avoid danger.

• Never plug the refrigerator into

the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise.

• This refrigerator is intended for only

storing food items. It must not be used for any other purpose.

• Label of technical specifications is

located on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

• Never connect your refrigerator to

electricity-saving systems; they may damage the refrigerator.

• If there is a blue light on the

refrigerator, do not look at the blue light with optical tools.

• For manually controlled refrigerators,

wait for at least 5 minutes to start the

refrigerator after power failure.

• This operation manual should be

handed in to the new owner of the product when it is given to others.

• Avoid causing damage on power

cable when transporting the

refrigerator. Bending cable may

cause fire. Never place heavy objects on power cable. Do not touch the plug with wet hands when plugging the product.

• Do not plug the refrigerator if the wall

outlet is loose.

• Water should not be sprayed directly

on inner or outer parts of the product for safety purposes.

• Do not spray substances containing

inflammable gases such as propane gas near the refrigerator to avoid fire and explosion risk.

• Never place containers filled with

water on top of the refrigerator, otherwise this may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not overload your refrigerator

with excessive amounts of food. If overloaded, the food items may fall down and hurt you and damage refrigerator when you open the door. Never place objects on top of the refrigerator; otherwise, these objects may fall down when you open or close the refrigerator's door.

• As they require a precise

temperature, vaccines, heat-sensitive medicine and scientific materials and etc. should not be kept in the refrigerator.

• If not to be used for a long time,

refrigerator should be unplugged. A possible problem in power cable may cause fire.

• The plug's tip should be regularly

cleaned; otherwise, it may cause fire.

• The plug’s tip should be cleaned regularly with a dry cloth; otherwise, it may cause fire.

• Refrigerator may move if adjustable

legs are not properly secured on the floor. Properly securing adjustable legs on the floor can prevent the refrigerator to move.

• When carrying the refrigerator, do not

hold it from door handle. Otherwise, it may be snapped.

• When you have to place your product

next to another refrigerator or freezer, the distance between devices should be at least 8cm. Otherwise, adjacent side walls may be humidified.

For products with a water dispenser;

Pressure of water mains should be

minimum 1 bar. Pressure of water mains should be maximum 8 bars.

• Use only potable water.

HCA Warning

If your product's cooling system contains R600a:

This gas is flammable. Therefore, pay attention to not damaging the cooling system and piping during usage and transportation. In the event of damage, keep your product away from potential fire sources that can cause the product catch a fire and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed.

Ignore this warning if your product's cooling system contains R134a.

Type of gas used in the product is stated in the type plate which is on the left wall inside the refrigerator.

Never throw the product in fire for disposal.

Child safety

• If the door has a lock, the key should

be kept away from reach of children.

• Children must be supervised to

prevent them from tampering with the product.

Things to be done for energy saving

• Do not leave the doors of your

refrigerator open for a long time.

• Do not put hot food or drinks in your

refrigerator.

• Do not overload your refrigerator so

that the air circulation inside of it is not prevented.

• Do not install your refrigerator

under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens, dishwashers or radiators.

• Pay attention to keep your food in

closed containers.

• For products with a freezer

compartment; You can store maximum amount of food items in the freezer when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer. Energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined by removing freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load. There is no harm to use a shelf or drawer according to the shapes and size of food to be frozen.

• Thawing frozen food in fridge

compartment will both provide energy saving and preserve the food quality.

3 Installation

C Please remember that the

manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not observed.

Points to be considered when re-transporting your refrigerator

1. Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation.

2. Shelves, accessories, crisper and etc. in your refrigerator must be fastened securely by adhesive tape against any jolt before repackaging.

3. Packaging must be tied with thick tapes and strong ropes and the rules of transportation printed on the package must be followed.

C Always remember...

Every recycled material is an indispensable source for the nature and for our national resources.

If you wish to contribute to recycling the packaging materials, you can get further information from the environmental bodies or local authorities.

Before operating your refrigerator

Before starting to use your refrigerator

check the following:

1. Is the interior of the refrigerator dry and can the air circulate freely in the rear of it?

2. You can install the 2 plastic wedges as illustrated in the figure. Plastic wedges will provide the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow the air circulation. (The illustrated figure is only an example and does not match exactly with your product.)

3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section.

4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet. When the door is open the respective interior light will come on.

5. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, even if the compressor is not running and this is quite normal.

6. Front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. These areas are designed to be warm to avoid condensation.

Electric connection

Connect your refrigerator to a grounded socket which is being protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity.

Important: B The connection must be in

compliance with national regulations.

B The power cable plug must be easily

accessible after installation.

B The specified voltage must be equal

to your mains voltage.

B Extension cables and multiway plugs

must not be used for connection.

B A damaged power cable must be

replaced by a qualified electrician.

B The appliance must not be operated

before it is repaired! There is danger of electric shock!

B Warning against electric voltage.

Disposing of the packaging

AThe packing materials may be

dangerous for children. Keep the

packing materials out of the reach of children or dispose them of by classifying them in accordance with the waste instructions. Do not dispose them of along with the normal household waste.

The packing of your refrigerator is produced from recyclable materials.

Disposing of your old refrigerator

Dispose of your old machine without giving any harm to the environment.

A You may consult your authorized

dealer or waste collection center of your municipality about the disposal of your refrigerator.

A Before disposing of your refrigerator,

cut out the electric plug and, if there are any locks on the door, make them inoperable in order to protect children against any danger.

Placing and Installation

A Caution: Never plug the refrigerator into the wall outlet during installation. Otherwise, risk of death or serious injury may arise.

A If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator will be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to pass through, than call the authorized service to have them remove the doors of your refrigerator and pass it sideways through the door.

1. Install your refrigerator to a place that allows ease of use.

2. Keep your refrigerator away from

heat sources, humid places and direct sunlight.

3. There must be appropriate air ventilation around your refrigerator in order to achieve an efficient operation.

If the refrigerator is to be placed in a recess in the wall, there must be at least 5 cm distance with the ceiling and at least 5 cm with the wall.

If the floor is covered with a carpet, your product must be elevated 2.5 cm from the floor.

4. Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts.

5. Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient temperatures under 10°C.

Floor balance adjustment

A If your refrigerator is unbalanced;

1- Ventilation cover is removed by

unscrewing its screws as illustrated in the figure before the procedure. You can balance your refrigerator by turning the front legs of it as illustrated in the figure. The corner where the leg exists is lowered when you turn in the direction of black arrow and raised when you turn in the opposite direction. Taking help from someone to slightly lift the refrigerator will facilitate this process.

2. After the balance issue is remedied,

install back the ventilation cover and fasten the screws.

A B C

3. Remove the screws fastening the

lower ventilation cover using a Philips screwdriver.

Adjusting the gap between the upper door

C You can adjust the gap between the fridge compartment doors as illustrated in the figures.

Door shelves should be empty when adjusting the door height.

C Adjust the door appropriately as you desire by loosing the screws.

C Fix the door you have adjusted by tightening the screws without changing the position of the door.

C Using a screwdriver, remove the screw of upper hinge cover of the door you want to adjust.

C Replace the hinge cover and fix

with the screw.

Installing Water Filter

(in some models) Two different water sources may be connected to the refrigerator for water supply: the mains cold water supply and water in a jug. Installation Requirements

A pump should be used for jug water usage.

Check that the parts stated below are supplied with your appliance.

1. Union for connection of the water pipe to the rear of the appliance. (If it does not fit, provide it from the nearest authorized service.)

2. 2 pieces of pipe clips (In case required to secure the water pipe)

Note: Since the following parts are not required in use with a jug, they may not be found in the product you purchased.

3. 5-meter long water pipe (1/4 inch in

diameter)

4. Cold mains water valve with mesh filter (Tap Adapter)

5. Water Filter or externally connectable filter to be fitted to the bracket inside the fridge compartment.

Place where the external filter is going

to be fitted should be determined first. (Applies to the filter being used outside the refrigerator.) Then, determine the distance between the filter and the refrigerator and required hose lengths from the filter to the refrigerator water inlet.

Water filter must be hold upright as

shown in the figure. It is important to properly attach the filter to water inlet and water outlet points.

After attaching the filter, do not use first

3-4 glasses of water.

Connection of the Water Pipe to the Refrigerator

1. After installing the union onto the water pipe, insert the water pipe to the refrigerator inlet valve by pressing downwards firmly.

2. Fix union as seen in the opposite figure, by squeezing by hand on the refrigerator inlet valve.

(a- Water Pipe, b-Union, c-Valve)

C Note 1: You should not need to

tighten the union with a tool to achieve water tight assembly. In case of a leak use a spanner or a pair of pliers to tighten the union.

Connection of Water Hose to the Jug

(in some models)

To connect water to the refrigerator from a jug, a pump is needed. Follow the instructions below after connecting one end of the water pipe coming out of the pump to the refrigerator as described on the previous page.

1. Finish the connection by pushing the other end of the water pipe into the water pipe inlet of the pump as shown in the figure.

2. Put and fix the pump hose into the jug as shown in the figure.

3. After completing the connection, plug in and run the pump.

To provide an efficient operation of the

pump, wait for 2-3 minutes after starting the pump.

C You may refer to the user manual

of the pump while making the water connection.

C There is no need to use water filter in

case a jug is used.

C Pump must be used when jug will be

used.

Connection of the Water Pipe to the Cold Water Mains Line

(in some models)

If you want to use your refrigerator by connecting it to the cold water mains line,

you will have to connect a standard

1/2" valve connection fitting to the cold

water supply in your house. In case this valve is not present or in case you are not sure, consult a qualified plumber.

1. Separate the union from the tap adaptor. (Figure A)

2. Install the tap adaptor to 1/2” valve

fitting as shown in the figure. (Figure

3. After inserting the water pipe to the union, install it to the tap adaptor and insert to the tap as shown in the figure. (Figure C)

4. Tighten the union manually. In case of a leak use a spanner or a pair of pliers to tighten the union.

A Caution: Secure the water pipe

to suitable points by means of the pipe clips supplied to avoid any damage or displacement or accidental disconnection.

A Caution: After turning on the water

valve, make sure that there is no leakage at both connection points of the water pipe. In case of a leak, turn off the valve immediately and tighten all joints again using a spanner or a pair of pliers.

A Caution: Make sure that standard

1/2" valve fitting fed by cold mains

water supply is available and is turned off fully.

To fit the water filter follow the instructions below referring to figures supplied:

1. Press ice cancel button on the display. 2. Remove the filter cover in the fridge compartment by pulling it forward.

3. Take out the water filter by-pass cover by rotating it downwards.

A Caution: Make sure that the “Ice

off” mode is active before taking out the by-pass cover.

Note: It is normal that a few drops of water drip after the cover has been taken out.

4. Remove the lid on top of the water

filter to place it as shown in the figure and turn upwards to lock it.

5. Press ice cancel button on the display again to exit from this mode.

Water filter should be replaced every 6 months.

If you want to have the filter change time calculated automatically and receive a warning at the end of usage

time, please read "Calculating the Filter Usage Time Automatically" section.

The water filter must be removed as shown in the figure when it is going to be replaced or when it will no longer be used and by-pass cover must be attached. It must be made sure that Ice Off mode is active before taking it out.

A Caution: Water filter cleans some

foreign particles in the water. It does not purify water from microorganisms.

A Caution: Ice Off button must always

be pressed during replacement of the water filter or installing the by-pass cover.

Prior to first use of Water Dispenser

C Water mains pressure must not be

below 1 bar.

C Water mains pressure must not be

above 8 bars.

C Pumps must be used in case the

supply water pressure drops below 1 bar or if a jug is going to be used.

C Water system of the refrigerator

must be connected to the cold water line. It must not be connected to hot water line.

C No water may be obtained in the

initial operation of the refrigerator. This is caused by the air in the system. To discharge air from the system, press Dispenser latch for periods of 1 minute until water comes from the Dispenser. Water flow may be irregular in the beginning. Irregular water flow will be normalized after the air in the system is discharged.

C At the initial startup of the

refrigerator approx.12 hours must pass before cold water can be obtained.

C Water mains pressure must be

between 1-8 bars for the operation

of Ice/Water Dispenser smoothly. For

this, check that 1 glass of water (100 cc) can be filled in 10 seconds.

C The first 10 glasses of water should

not be consumed.

C Approximately the first 30 cubes

of ice to be obtained from the Ice Dispenser must not be used.

C Always use the water filter when a

jug is not being used.

Using the water spring

Warnings

It is normal for the first few glasses of water taken from the dispenser to be warm.

In cases where the water dispenser has not been used frequently, sufficient amount of water must be drained from the dispenser to get fresh water.

Spillage Tray

Water drops that drip during use, accumulates in the spillage tray. You can remove spillage tray by pulling it to yourself or pressing on its edge (depending on the model). You can remove the water with a sponge or a soft cloth.

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