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Contents
1Safety i nformation
Safety in formation 6
Getting to know 2
your refrigerator
Ready?Let's begin...
Parts
14
13
Installing your3
refrigerator
Transportat ion 17
Installation 17
Door Reverse 18
Electr ical Connec tio n 19
4Using your
refrigerator
Before f irst u se 22
U sing y our a ppliance 22
U seful i nfor mation 22
6Product support
Trouble Shooting 30
Help and 31assistance
Guarantee 32
Care and Maintenance 5
Genera l 26
Power failure 26
Moving your appliance 26
Technica l Spe cifications 27
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Safety information
Important-Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Before use
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Important-Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Troubleshooting
Safety information7
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Safety information
Important-Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
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Safety information
Important-Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
Cord entanglement
hazard. The cable of
the appliance can
give rise to risks of
entanglement,
strangulation or
tripping if not
correctly placed. You
must make sure that
the electric cable
is positioned safely.
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Safety information
Important-Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
similar
and with yellow or orange
color.
z
The refrigerating
appliance is not
intended to be used as
a built-inappliance,
unless specifically
shown as such into its
instructionmanual.
z
The drawers, baskets
and shelves should be
kept in their current
position unless
otherwise specified in
thisdocument.
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Troubleshooting
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Getting to know
your refrigerator 2
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Getting to know your refrigerator
You'll be up and running in no time
Ready?Let's begin...
Please read these instructions carefully.They contain
important information which will help you get the best
from your refrigerator and ensure safe and
correct installation and operation
If you require any further assistance,our technical
experts are happy to help.For full details,refer to
the product support section at the end of these
instructions.
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Getting to know your refrigerator
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Parts
1
6
2
3
1.Top cover
2.Drawers
3.Compressor
4.Levelin g legs
5.Door assembly
6.Thermostat
Accessories included
M55TFW20
5
4
Instru ctions x 1
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Installing your refrigerator
Bringing it all together
Transportation
Caution: 2 people are required to unpack
and handle the appliance, it is
recommended th at gloves are worn.
.The applianc e should be transported only in an
upright position. Do not tilt the appliance greater
than 45 degrees . The packaging as supplied must
be intact during transportation.
.After transporting the appliance, leave it for at
least 4 ho urs before switching on to allow the
coo ling system to settle. Failure to comply could
result i n dam age to the appliance.
.Do not move the appliance by pulling the doo r or
hcaonvdelreiangssitem
ay damage your flooring and wall
tc.
.Empty any water in the drain tray before moving .
.Make su re that the defrost water pipe at the back
of the produc t is fixed to the plastic evapo rating
pan on the top of the compressor to avoid deforst
water spillage on the floor .
.Ensure the supply cable is not caught under the
appliance during and after moving.
.Carefully remove all packaging materials
including the foam base, dispose of correctly
Installation
.Ensure sufficient spacing is provided for the
appliance to be installed. Leave space on both
sides (15cm), back (20cm) and above the
appliance (30cm) to ensure proper ventilation.
.Do n
wet place.
.Adjust the feet at front to level the appli ance. I
. E
.Refer to section Care and Maintenance to
prepare your appliance for use .
ot install the appliance i n a moi st and
should be installed o n a smooth surface to avoid
excessive vibration and noise.
raactihn ag pppllaitaen) cew hhaers ea i tc ilinmdiacteat celsa tssh (e stheowmpne orant tuhre
range of the appliance ope ration in place. The
appliance may no t work properly if it is left for a
long period at a tem perature outside the specif
range:
extended temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is
intended to be used at ambient temperatures
ranging from 10 °
temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended
to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from
16 °C to 32 °C
subtropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended
to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from
16 °C to 38 °C (from 61°F to 100°F )’;
tropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to
be used at ambient temperatures ranging from
16
°C to 43 °C
C to 32
°C (from 50°
(from 61°F to 90°F )’;
(from 61°F to 110°F )
F to 90
’
°F )’
;
t
e
ied
.Do not place the appl iance near a heat so urce or
in direc t sun light.
.Do not put any heavy objects on top of the
appliance. It will damage the appliance.
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Door Reverse
Warning: Remove the main pl ug before
reversing the door. 2 people may be
required to reverse the door
1. Remove the s crews (6) holding the top panel (7)
to th e unit. Remove the top panel.
2. Remove the t wo screws (1) holding the top
hinge (5) (right s ide) to th e frame. Remove the
top h inge (5) .
3. Lift the door off the bottom hinge pin and place
it on a non-scratching surface.
4. Remove the t wo screws (8) holding the bottom
hinge (2). Remove the bottom hinge (2).
5. Remove the l eft front leg (4) and transfer it to
the right side.
6. Before replacing the bottom hinge (2), remove
the hinge pin (9) and reverse the direction of
the hinge (2). Reassembl e the bottom hinge (2)
on the left hand side using the two screws (8).
7. Refit t he hinge p in (9) into the bottom hinge (2).
8. Lower the door onto the bottom hinge pin (9).
9. While holding the door in the c losed position,
reasse mbl e the upper hinge (5) on the left hand
side using the two screws (1). Do not tighten
the screws (1) until the top of the upper door is
level with th e counter top.
10. Ref it th e top pane l (7) u sing the screws (6)
Warning: Please make sure the unit to
be tilte d more than45 d egree to access
the bottom hinge. It is advised to leave the unit for
4 hours to allow the cooling to settle before
switch on.
Levelling the appliance
1.Rotate feet clockwise to heighten.
2.Rotate feet anti clock wise to lower.
FIG URE 1
Doo r openi ng from le ft side
FIG URE 2
Doo r openi ng from ri ght sid e
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Electrical connection
Any e lec tri cal work that is required to
instal l thi s app lia nce M UST b e car rie d out
by a qualified electrician.
Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EAR THE D
Before making any electrical connections,
ensure t hat :
.Electrical safet y is on ly guaranteed when the earth
system of your h ouse is in acco rdance with the
related local regulations.
.Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
.Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable to
avoid electric shock.
.Do not use electrical appli anc es inside the food
storage comp artments of t he appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufactu rer.
.Ensure the power socket is suitable for the
max imum power of the ma chine (fuses in the
power ci rcuit must be 13 amp).
.The supply voltage should be the same as that
indicated in the technical specifications and the
appliance rating plate.
.The applianc e should be earthed and in
com pliance with the applicable law.
.When installed, the power socket must be within
easy reach.
.If the socket outlet s in your home are not suitable
for the plug suppl ied with this unit check with a
qualified electrician for replace ment.
.The use of adapters, multiple connectors or
extension cables are not recommended.
.The applianc e must be connected to a 220-240
vol t 50Hz AC su pply by me ans of a three pi n
socket, suitably earthed and protected by a 13
amp fuse.
.Should the fus e nee d to be replaced, a 13 amp
fuse approved to BS1362 must be used.
.The plug contains a removable fuse cover that
must be refitted when the fuse is replaced. If the
fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not
be used until a replace ment cover has been fitted
or the plug is replaced.
.A damaged plug should be cut off as close to the
plug body as possible, the fuse should be removed
and the plug disposed of safely.
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Plug rep lacement (U K & Ire lan d onl y)
Should you need to replace the plug; t he wires
in the power cable a re coloured in the
following way:
Blue Neutral 'N'
Brown Live 'L'
Green & Yellow Ea rth 'E'
As the colours of the wires in the power cable
may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, and proceed as fo llo ws:
The gree n & yellow wire must be connected to
the term inal in the plug that is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol.
The blue wire must be connected to the
ter min al that is m arked with the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the
ter min al that is m arked with the letter L.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replac ed by t he ma nufacturer or its service
age nt or a similar q ualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
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Getting the most from your appliance
Before first use
2. Stori ng frozen food
Final checks before opera tin g the a ppl ian ce
1. Good air circulation around the appliance
positioned.
2. The feet have been adjusted for perfect
levelling .
3. Clean the compartment per recommendation
in section Care and Mainte nan ce .“”
4.Plug in the appliance
The compressor starts up and in
operation may pro duce some background noise
and it is normal, this is not a defect.
Using your appliance
1. Temperature adjustment
.The compartment temperature can be set by
the thermostat between "MIN" and
"MAX" (coldest s etting). We recommend
setting the ther mostat midway first.
.To ensure the compartment is maintained at
the desired temperature, it is advised to
monitor the temp erature periodically by a
thermometer an d adjust t he thermostat
accordingly.
.Load the appli ance after switch on for a while
to al low t he temperature reach the desired
setting.
.The freezer compartment is 4 Star rated
and suitable for the freezing and storage of
pre-frozen food.
.Check the food packaging for suggestion
before storage.
Useful information
The following guide lines and recommendations
are suggested to obtain the best results and
storage hygiene.
Freque nt door op eni ngs can cause the internal .
tem perature to ri se so the door should be closed
as soon as possible.
For hygiene re asons, it is always a good practis e .
to pa ck, wrap and cover the food before storing.
Use a polythene bag to store raw meat and p lace .
on the lowest shelf. Avoid contact with cooked
food to prevent contamination. For safety
reason , store raw meat for two to three days only.
Cooked dishes must be stored in ai rti ght covered .
containers.
Food sho uld cool to room temperature..
Most vegetables should be blanched and chille d .
before freezing .
Do not leave frozen food at room temperature to .
thaw. You could defrost the food by putting it in
the fridge to t haw slowly. Make sure you avoid
def rosting food from dropping food juices on
to ot her food.
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Energy s avi ng ti ps
Place yo ur fridge away from direct sunlight, .
you r oven or any other heat sources. Allow
20 cm clear space on both sides and above,
and at least 5 cm behi nd.
Cover all food stored, a nd arrange it so that cold .
air can circulate freely.
Higher cold setting will use mo re energy. Do not .
set to maximum cold if it is not necessary.
Cool the hot/warm food to room temperature .
before put them into your fri dge.
Freque ntly openin g and closing the door will .
cau se the internal temperature to rise and it
will consume more ene rgy.
Close the door(s) properly, and make sure the .
seals and hinges are ai rtight. Che ck the seals by
puttin g a sheet of p aper bet ween the d oor and
the main body of the fridge. If the paper moves,
you r sea ls need repla cin g.
Def rost regularly if your refrigerator is not a .
frost-free or cyclic defrost model. Accumulated
ice layer should not be more than 5 mm thick.
The pre- set combination of drawers, basket s and .
shelves have already been set in the most
efficient way for the use of this product.
Defrosting
.The applianc e requires defrostin g once or twice
a year whe n the ice layer thickness
5~10mm. Unplug the appliance from the mains
before defrosting.
Remove all frozen food from the freezer and .
roll it firml y in newspapers. Put it into a
container in a cool place for temp orary storage.
Use an ice scraper (not p rovided) or similar tool .
to remove the ice layer. This process can be
speeded up by placing a pot
Empty the defrosting wate r and clean the .
freezer.
Turn on the f reezer and set to maximum .
tem perature. Re fill the froz en fo od to freezer.
This pro ces s should be completed within .
2 hours.
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Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of freez
·
The best storage time may reduce under other settings.
·
Tips for Storing Foodstuffs
The quantity of fresh food that can be ke
·
the rating plate.
Load
·
components can still close easily after
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are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves etc. Make sure that these
limits
oad
l
er is no more than 1 month.
pt frozen in a specific time period is indicated on
ing.
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Care and maintenance
Looking after your appliance
General
Important : Alw ays unplug the appliance
fro m the p owe r soc ket during cleaning
and mainten anc e.
.Never use any sharp instruments o r abrasive
substances, soap, hous ehold cleaner,
detergent or wax polis h for cleaning.
.Use luke warm water to cl ean the ca binet of t he
appliance and wipe it dry.
.Never clean the appliance with flammab le
fluids. It could cause damage and a fire ha zard.
.Clean the exterior of the appliance and door
seal with a damp cloth and dry it through.
.Avoid water going into the temp erature
control box.. Clean with a dry cloth only.
.Clean the condenser (located at the back of
the appliance) with a vacuum cleaner. It is
suggested to remove the dust every year.
.Shelves are all removable for cleaning purpose.
Important : Care must be taken while
cleaning /carrying the ap pliance not to
tou ch the bottom of the condenser metal wires
at th e back of the appliance, as this could cause
injury to fingers and hand s.
Remarks: Full applianc e wil l stay cold l onger
than a partially filled one.If ice crystals are still
visible on the foo d, it may be frozen again,
although flavour an d aroma may be affected. If
food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best
to th row it away.
Short va cation
There is n o need to di sconnect th e appliance
from the main s if you will be away for two to
three weeks. Use up the perishable food.
Long vac ation
Remove all the food if you are away for three
wee ks or more. Unplug the appli ance and leave
the doors ope n to provide air circulation to
prevent odour and mould.
Moving your appliance
Moving
Refer to secti on “Transportation”
under “Installation”
Power failure
In ca se there is a power failure, you should
take the following act ion s:
If it last s less than 24 hours, keep the doors
closed. This will allow the stored food to stay
col d as long as possible. If it lasts more th an
24 hours, it is a dvi sed to empty the freezer
com partment an d temporarily store the food
in a porta ble freezer or using artificial ice packs.
Try to stay cold for as long as possible.
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Care and maintenance
Looking after your appliance
Technical Specifications
Model ME55TFW20
Energy efficiency classF
Energy consumption Kwh/year243
Net storage volume fresh food (litres/)
Net storage volume frozen food (litres)180
Total n et storage (litres)180
Frozen food compartment ratin4gstar
Climate class N/ST
Operating noise level dB(A)40
Minimum Operation Temperatur1e6 C
Product Dim ens ion 550mmx580mmx1420mm
The model information can be retrieved using the QR-Code reported in the energy label.
The label also includes the model identifier that can be used to consult the portal of the registry at
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G (if present).
°
Disposal information
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste . Instead it should be hande d over to the applicable
col lection point for the recycling of electrical and electroni c equipment , By
ensuring this product is disposed of corre ctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for th e environment and human health , which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product . For more
detailed information about recycling th is product , please contact your loca l
cou ncil office , your household waste disposal service or the shop where the
product was purchased .
Rem emb er : Ol d fri dge s must be di spo sed o f carefully - older models contain CFC gases
that are h armful - i f in do ubt , contact yo ur local c oun cil for details on how to dispose of
an old fridge .
Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before disposal in the landfill,
to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside.
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Product support
Help is always at hand
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with yo ur product, these questions may be able to assist you?
Question - Appliance does not wor k.
Answer
Appliance is not switched on - Switch on the app liance.
Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose. -Insert mains p lug.
Fuse has blown or is defective - Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Socket is defective - Mains malfunctions are to be correcte d by an elec trician.
Question - A ppliance cools too much.
Answer
Temperature is too cold - Adjust the thermostat dial to a warmer setting.
Question - T he fo od is too warm.
Answer
Temperature is not properly adjusted - Adj ust the therm ostat to a co oler setting.
Door was o pen for an extended period - Open the door only as long as nec essary.
A large quantity of warm food was place d in the appliance - Adjust the thermostat
to a cooler setting. Cool warm foo d before placing in the refrigerator.
The appliance is near a heat source - Position the refrigerator away from a heat source.
Question -Heavy bui ld up of frost, pos sibly also on the door seal.
Answer
Door seal is not air tight - Carefully warm the leaking secti ons of the door seal with a
hair dryer(not hotter than approx 50 degree). At the same time shape the warmed door seal
by hand such that it sits correctly.
Question - Water o n the floor or on sto rage shelves.
Answer
Wate r drain hole is blocked - Remove food residue o r ice f rom the entrance of the drain hole .
Question - A ppliance is making unusual no ises
Answers
Appliance is not level - Readjust the front levelling feet.
Appliance is in contact with wall or other object s. - Pu sh appliance away a short distance
A part at the back of the appliance,e.g.a tube, is in contact with another appliance part or
wal l - Gently bend t his p art away carefully if necessar y
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Product support
Help is always at hand
Help and assiance
If you require any techn ical gui dan ce or find that your refrigerator is not operating as intendedЈ
a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshootin g section of these instruction or on line at
www.bush-support.com
If you still require further assistanceЈ call one of ou r experts on 03 45 25 7 727 1.To help give us give
you a fast and eff icient service please have the following infor mation ready.
Model Ref.
Serial number
Date of purchase
Local call rates applies*
You can find these on
the rating plate-a small
information panel Ј us ually
a sti cker or metal pl ateЈon
the rear o f your appliance
This will be shown on
you r receipt
Line open 8am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday
*Calls to B may attract a charge and set up fee from re sident ial l ines depending ush enquiry lines
on yo ur call plan/ tariff. Mobile and other providers costs may vary, see www.bt.com/ pri cing for details.
For secu rit y and training purpos eЈ telephone calls to and from customer service centres maybe
recorded and monitored.Call from Republic of Ireland will attract internati onal cal l cha rges.
This appliance complies with the following EEC directives:
2014/35/EEC Low vol tage directive
2014/30/EU EMC directive
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Product support
Help is always at hand
Call us now and activate your 12 month guarantee
Thank you for choosing Bush. Your new product is guaranteed against
faults and breakdowns for 12 months.Don' t forget to register it with us
today so we can provide you with our best possible after-sale service
and useful updates.
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Your Bush Guarantee
This produc t is gu aranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect
that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will be repaired free of charge (or if
applicable the product w ill b e replaced or the pu rchase price refundedЈ where possible
during this period by the dealer from who your purchased un it.
. The guarantee does not cover
accidental damageЈmisuse ca bin et
parts, knobs or consumable items.
. The product m ust be correctly insta lle d
and operated in accordance with the
instru ctions contained in the manual
. It must be u sed solely for domestic
purposes. The guara ntee will
be rendered invalid if the product is
To find out how we and Domest ic & General Insurance Plc use your data please refer to the
The guarantee is subject to the following provisionsЈ
re-sol d or ha s been damaged by in expert repair.
. Specificatio ns are subject to change
without notice.
. Bush disclaim any lia bility for loss or damage
arising fro m the b reakdown of the produc t
. This guarantee is in addition to and does not
diminish your statutory or legal rights
Important Data Protection Information
guarantee registration mate ria l or visit www.bush registrati ons .co.uk
To order spare parts, please contact our customer helpline: 0345 257 7271.
The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a period of 7 or 10 years,
based on the type of component, from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model.
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