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C175L In-column
Larder Fridge
&
C185F In-column
Freezer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE
Caple Quality Products
Consumer Help Line 0870 2411142
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CAUTION
This paragraph includes the main safety warnings.
Read them attentively, before installing and using the appliance.
• Always keep the instruction handbook. Should the appliance be sold, pass it on to
its new owner.
• The appliance must be used only for household cool storage and/or freezing of
foods.
• Packaging materials, such as plastic bags, polystyrene and plastic clasps, must
not be kept within children's reach, as they are potential sources of danger.
• Do not let children play with the appliance e.g. by sitting in the drawers, rocking
or clinging onto the door. The refrigerator might overturn, or some objects
placed on top might fall.
• Do not use the plinth, drawers, and doors, wire shelves as a footboard or
support.
• Take care not to damage the pipes of the cooling circuit while placing, installing
and cleaning the appliance.
• Make sure that no electric appliances or components are installed near the vents.
(E.g. fans, switches, power sockets etc.)
• After installing the appliance make sure that it does not stand on the power
cable.
• We suggest you do not use extension leads or multiple plugs to plug the
refrigerator to the mains (line).
• Before commencing any cleaning and maintenance jobs, unplug the appliance or
switch off the main power switch of the local power system.
• To unplug the appliance from the mains power supply, remove the plug without
pulling its power cable.
• Do not place liquids in glass containers in the deep-freeze compartment because
they might explode.
• Prevent all fires or sparks inside the appliance.
• Do not consume foodstuffs when their maximum storage date has expired, as
they might cause food poisoning.
• Do not block the vent slits or grilles required in the appliance or in the enclosing
cabinet.
• While defrosting never use metal objects to speed the defrost process. Failure to
heed this warning might lead to irreparable damage to the refrigerating circuit.
• Do not use electric appliances (such as ice cream machines, deodorizers etc)
inside the appliance.
• All maintenance, including replacing the power cable, must be carried out by the
technical support service. Otherwise the user might cause serious hazards.
This appliance is designed to food-grade standards and conforms with Italian Legal Decree
108 dated 25-01-92 (European directive 89/109/EU)
This appliance has been developed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with:
Low voltage directive 73/23/EU
Directive EMC 89/336/EU
Marking directive CE 93/68/EU.
Energy efficiency directive 96/57/EU
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
This appliance has been designed and manufactured to optimize environmental protection
measures. To ensure the same environmental friendliness when the appliance is dismantled,
as it contains some pollutants or flammable materials such as the compressor lubricating oil,
we suggest that you never dispose of the appliance haphazardly and contact
local authorized pickup and disposal specialists.
Do not throw the packaging of your appliance straight into the bin; sort the various
materials (e.g. polystyrene, cardboard, plastic bags) according to local waste disposal
guidelines and effective regulations.
This appliance is CFC-free (the refrigerating circuit contains R134a) or HFC-free (the
refrigerating circuit contains R600a -ISOBUTANE). To check the gas used refers to the
specification plate on the appliance.
For appliances with ISOBUTANE (R600a)
Isobutane is an environmentally friendly but flammable natural gas. Therefore, it is
indispensable to ensure that the refrigerating circuit tubes are not damaged, before
connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
INSTALLATION
The appliance should be installed by two workers, so as not to injure people or damage
things.
If damage occurs while the appliance is being dispatched, advise the supplier immediately
before connecting it.
Read the climatic class of the appliance on the specification plate located on the inner left
side.
If: “SN” (works at ambient temperatures ranging) from +10°C to +32°C
If: “N” (works at ambient temperatures ranging) from +16°C to +32°C
If: “ST” (works at ambient temperatures ranging) from +18°C to +38°C
If: “T” (works at ambient temperatures ranging) from +18°C to +43°C.
Install the appliance in a dry and well-aired place, away from heat sources, such as
radiators, stoves, cookers, sunrays etc.
The appliance must be installed on stable and flat surface, by adjusting the feet, if any.
A gap of at least 20mm and 100mm must be left between the rear of the appliance and the
wall towards any wall-mounted units above the appliance.
Do not place on the refrigerator/freezer any heat-emitting appliances such as: microwave
ovens, toasters etc.
Should the refrigerator be enclosed, in the kitchen cabinet make sure airing gap A is at least
200 cm3, and the venting duct on the rear of the cabinet is at least 50mm deep, follow the
instructions in the figures about installation.
Make sure that no appliances or electric components are installed near the vents
CAUTION
Easy access must be provided to the appliance power socket so that it can be unplugged in
case of need. If this cannot be done, connect the appliance to the mains (line) via a
two-way switch with an opening contact of at least 3 mm, located in an accessible place.
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ELECTRIC CONNECTION
The appliance must be by law plugged into a socket fitted with an earth (ground)
contact. Therefore the appliance is supplied with an earthed plug that must be
plugged into a compatible socket. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
any injuries or damage caused by the non-compliance with this regulation.
Check the voltage shown on the specification plate located on the inner left side of the unit,
and make sure that it matches the mains voltage.
How to replace the internal lamp bulb
Remove the power plug or switch off the main power switch of the local electric system
before replacing the bulb. Use only bulbs with a power equal to the value given on the bulb
guard (e.g. max 15W).
GETTING TO KNOW THE APPLIANCE.
The refrigerator you have purchased, with model variations, is designed to store fresh foods
and, if supplied with a Deepfreeze compartment it can store frozen foods and freeze fresh
foods (see paragraph on freezing).
Temperature control.
The thermostat lets you regulate the temperature gradually.
Setting 0 means stopped appliance operation.
Setting 1 means minimum operation.
Setting 7 means maximum operation. Remember that thermostat regulations are sensitive
to variations owing to the ambient temperature, amount of stored food, location and how
often the doors are opened.
By experience you will learn the best regulation for your needs.
The space inside the refrigerator can be organized varyingly by moving the wire shelves and
solid shelves to suit your requirements. To move the shelves, lift the rear, pull them
forwards until the front slides out of the runners, turn them down and pull them out fully,
select the required position and insert the shelf by repeating the above steps in reverse
order.
FOOD STORAGE
In the refrigerator compartment the temperature varies from section to section.
The coldest sections are immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers, next to the rear
wall.
In the deep-freeze compartment where temperatures reach -18°C frozen foods can be
stored for several months. We suggest the thermostat be set to settings 4 to 5.
The storage time of frozen foods is usually indicated on the package.
If a product starts to defrost it must not under any circumstances be refrozen and must be
consumed as soon as possible.
Every drawer and every cooling plate can bear a maximum distributed load of 20 kg.
To optimize preservation of aromas, substance and freshness, we suggest food be wrapped
aluminum foil or polythene film, placed in special containers with lids.
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CAUTION: Do not place glass containers with liquids in the deep-freeze compartment or
hot foods in the refrigerator compartment.
Foodstuffs that tend to absorb odors and tastes, liquids and foods with high alcoholic proof,
must be stored in airtight containers and stood upright.
ICE CUBE PRODUCTION
Only per freezers and appliances with a deep-freeze compartment.
Fill the special pans three quarters with water and place them in the compartment.
Should the pans stick on the bottom of the compartment as they freeze, do not try to
remove them with sharp or pointed objects, they might damage the appliance, instead use a
spoon handle.
CAUTION: Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies (Popsicles) straight after removing them as they
might cause frozen burns.
FREEZING GUIDELINES (C185F)
• Prevent the foods you wish to freeze from contacting any pre-frozen items.
• Always insert dry packages to stop many packages from freezing together into a single
block.
• Always split foods into portions so they can be quickly frosted.
• To freeze the maximum amount of foodstuffs shown on the specification plate, follow
the guidelines below.
• Press the quick freeze button 24 hours before freezing.
• Use the upper shelves, for quick freezing; never freeze foods in the last drawer.
• Freeze packaged foods without using sliding drawers, place them directly on the wire
cooling shelves and then, once they are frozen, put them in the sliding drawers.
• Disable the quick freeze button 26 hours after freezing started. The yellow superfrost
light will switch off and the appliance will resume normal energy saving operation. Small
amounts of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without pressing the quick freeze button and
with the drawer in place.
DEFROSTING OF THE APPLIANCE
If the refrigerator does not have a deep-freeze compartment, defrosting will occur
automatically. While defrosting water drops run down the rear wall of the unit. The water is
conveyed along a raceway and flows onto the tub located on the compressor where it
evaporates.
If the refrigerator is equipped with a deep-freeze compartment, we suggest you periodically
wipe excess hoarfrost from the inside and/or wire cooling shelves (3/4mm) to minimize
electricity consumption.
Never use sharp objects or metal tools, humidifiers, heaters, hair-dryers, antifreeze spray for
this operation. They might damage the refrigerating circuit irreparably and pose a hazard in
appliances operating with R600a.
Take the following steps to defrost:
• Unplug the appliance or switch off the main power switch
• Take foods out of the deep-freeze compartment
• Turn the thermostat to setting 0
• Wipe up the water produced by defrosting with a sponge or cloth
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• Dry the walls and/or wire cooling shelves
• Plug in the appliance, turn the thermostat as required (Refer to the paragraph entitled
"Getting to know the appliance").
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Unplug the appliance before commencing any kind of maintenance.
To clean the inside of the appliance and accessories we suggest you use a water and
vinegar solution; never use abrasives, detergents or soap.
The shelves are attached to the sides of the door frame.
Clean periodically the water drain hole, located on the rear wall with a ramrod or a blunt
stick.
Clean the door gasket with water and dry carefully.
What to do when the appliance is idle:
If the appliance must be idle in the long term, unplug and empty it, clean the inside and
leave the door open (to prevent bad stenches).
ENCLOSING CABINET INSTRUCTIONS
Fitting the appliance into the enclosing cabinet: Fig. 1-Fig 2a-Fig 2b
• Check that the dimensions of the enclosing cabinet and appliance are compatible.
• If necessary, mount plastic beam B on the upper frame C made of sheet steel.
• Position the appliance by aligning the upper frame C (or the plastic beam B) with the
corner of the enclosing cabinet. Shorten strip D to height of the notch and mount it with
its adhesive side glued to the wall of the appliance.
• Push the appliance against the cabinet wall to press in strip D and tighten the top and
bottom fastening screws.
• Mount the brackets for runner E on the outside of the appliance door (using the existing
holes) and with the doors fully open, fit the door runner F on the cabinet door.
• Adjust the coupling between the appliance door and cabinet door and cover the runner
screws with special adhesive caps.
REVERSIBLE DOOR
• Remove the caps of pin R from the top and bottom left hinge
• Remove the caps of the top and bottom door heads and replace them with the sleeves
supplied.
• Close the appliance door, loosen side screws S used to lock pins T Then slide the lock
pins into their hinges. Then remember to fasten them.
• Move the plastic adjusting washers, making sure you do not reverse the numbers
between the top and bottom hinges.
• Loosen the side screws used to support the left hinge pins. Then slide the hinge pins
into the previously fitted door head sleeves and remember to insert the adjusting
washers and fit the pins.
NB: The material supplied is contained in the bag placed in the vegetable drawers.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Irregular operation is not always caused by a defect in the appliance, but rather by bad
installation or misuse.
To avoid useless maintenance jobs and expenses incurred by calling technical support, we
suggest you follow the guidelines below for regulation:
The internal temperature is not cold enough.
Check:
• The door closes perfectly
• The thermostat is correctly positioned
• The refrigerator is not near any heat sources
• The refrigerator is not leaning against the walls and air circulates freely
• There is no excess hoarfrost in the deep-freeze compartment.
The internal temperature is too cold
Check:
The thermostat is turned to the correcting setting
The appliance is too noisy
Check:
The appliance is properly leveled
The rear coil does not touch the back wall
The appliance does not work at all
Check:
The thermostat is not set to 0
Power supply is not disconnected
The plug has a firm contact in the wall socket
The power cable is not broken (see “Caution” paragraph)
Some water seeps out of the refrigerator
Check:
• The drainage circuit
• The compressor evaporation tub is full of residues and must be cleaned.
If normal operation cannot be achieved after completing the above checks, contact your
nearest service center. Please see the attached slip to find out where it is.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damages that may,
directly or indirectly, be caused by persons, pets or things, resulting from the
failure to comply with all the guidelines given in the instruction handbook. These
especially concern precautions to be taken during installation, operation and
maintenance. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make any changes that
may be deemed appropriate for technical refinement or commercial development
at any time and without having to give prior notice.
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CAPLE "Built-in" Service
Should you require service at any time, please contact the Caple Help line on 0870
2411142.
Caple have a nationwide service network of engineers who will respond quickly to your call.
Always replace spare parts with genuine Caple spares. These are available from authorized
Caple Service Centers or by mail order from our National Service Stores, simply
telephone 0870 2411142. When ordering parts always quote the model number and
serial number of your appliance.
YOUR GUARANTEE
CAPLE guarantees all parts of this product for one year from the date of purchase.
During that time, should it become necessary CAPLE engineers will replace or repair all
defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear, such as
light bulbs.
Parts and the engineers labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months.
To qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to provide proof of date
of purchase and the appliance must have been supplied, installed and used for domestic
purposes only in accordance with CAPLE instructions.
Consequential losses and accidental damage to the product are not covered by the
guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law rights.
CAPLE cannot be responsible for the results of using this appliance for any other
purposes other than those described in these instructions.
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