Caple Ri557 User Manual
Instruction manual for frost free fridge freezer
Model code:RI557
Contact Caple on 0844 800 3830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk
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1. Protecting the environment and advice for disposal------------------------------------------------ -----------------2
2. Deciding where to locate your fridge freezer----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------2
3. Installing your appliance/Danger warnings------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----2
4. Rating plate --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -3
5. Connecting your appliance to the mains---------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
6. Using your appliance----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
7. Starting up the freezer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
8. Freezing/Storing of fresh food---------------------------
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9. Cleaning and maintenance---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
10. Using your fridge----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
11. Troubleshooting guide---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
12. Getting your appliance in a fitted kitchen---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Please read these user instructions carefully to understand, quickly and thoroughly, how to use your new
fridge/freezer. Underline any parts you consider particularly important. Look after this document so that you may
consult it in future or pass it on to any future owners.
You have purchased a reliable appliance which
will serve you for many years if it is used and maintained
properly. The detailed illustrations can be found on the last pages of this user manual. The performance data on
the rating plate refer to a room temperature within the range of +10℃ to 38℃.
Important!
This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
The appliance has been tested against leakage in compliance with the relevant legal safety standards.
Should you have bought your new fridge / freezer to replace an old appliance, please make sure that all existing
latch or bolt-locks on the old appliance are destroyed before you dispose of it. This will ensure that a child can
not get trapped inside.
Please have the old appliance ecologically disposed of by a company specialised in environmental protection,
since the appliance may contain harmful components in the refrigerant and this must be removed with special
equipment. Please check with your dealer or your local authority.
Make sure that the refrigerating system containing the refrigerant , especially the condenser at the back of the
appliance not damaged during transportation to the disposal site. So that you can be sure that the refrigerant
does not leak out .Details of utilized refrigerant and insulation propellant are on the rating plate affixed to the
appliance.
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The user instructions apply to several models, for this reason
there may be some differences in the details given, according to
the type of the appliance.
1. Protecting of environment / advice for disposal
Packing
Serves to protect the appliance during transportation and
recyclable materials have been used for packaging. Corrugated
board/ cardboard (mainly from waste paper)
Shaped parts in PS( foamed CFE-free Polystyrene)
Foils and bags in PE (Polyethylene)
Strapping tapes in PP( Polypropylene)
Please hand over all packaging to the nearest official collection
point, so that all the different materials can be reused or recycled
as far as possible and any illegal depositing of
thus avoided.
2. Deciding where to locate your appliance
In order to avoid any damage or injury to persons or things, the
appliance should be unpacked by two people and placed in the
chosen location. Before positioning it, check that your new
appliance has no visible outer damager. On no account should
you start up your appliance if it is damaged. Check the appliance
carefully for:
Damage to the packaging which might indicate that
the appliance has been mishandled during
transportation.
Damage to the outer case.
Any visible damage to the cable / plug.
If in any
appliance. It must at all costs be avoided,that any
environmentally damaging refrigerant leaks out by starting up
the appliance.
3. Installing your appliance
a) Unpack the appliance
b) In order not to unnecessarily waste raw materials, the handles
c) Remove any objects from inside the appliance
d) Carefully remove all film and adhesive tape from the case.
e) Remove any polystyrene pieces from around the
f) Remove all documents and accessories inside
doubt let the customer service department check the
have not been mounted on to the separate part of the
appliance(if applicable). Mount the door handles and at the
same time any other enclosed parts according to the
relevant instructions enclosed.
compressor(if it exists)
such materials is
g) Clean the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water and
vinegar and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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Make sure that the pipes for the circulation of the
refrigerant are not damaged in any way during installation.
The appliance must only be used for the purpose for which
it is intended.
The appliance must be placed on a firm, level surface. This
is the only way to ensure that the refrigerant can circulate
freely and thus ensure that your appliance will work
efficiently.
If possible, place your appliance in a cool, well aired dry
room.
Do not place your appliance in direct sunlight, nor in a room
at high temperature.
Do not place your appliance in the vicinity of any sources of
direct heat such as heating, ovens, cooking stove etc.
If installation near a direct heat source can not be avoided, we
recommend fitting at a suitable distance from the heat source
From cooker: 3cm
From Oven: 30cm
Never obstruct the ventilation
Always pull out the plug, not pull the cable when cutting the
appliance off from the mains supply.
Warning: Leave the appliance standing in its final position
for at least 12 hours before switching it on, so that the
circulation of the refrigerant stabilizes and no operation
problem occur.
Before connecting up the appliance, make sure that it is
absolutely dry inside.
Warning: Depending on its composition , the refrigerant can
be easily inflammable, the refrigerant circuit has been
hermetically sealed and has been tested many times for
possible leaks.
Any interference might well create a fire hazard.
Make sure nothing mechanically effects the circulation of
the refrigerant, in particular the accessible parts around
the compressor.
Only a qualified professional should intervene with the
refrigerating system. Any refrigerant spilling out can
injure your eyes .In the event of eye contact with the refrigerant, wash your eyes immediately with plenty of water and
consult a doctor immediately.
The appliance according to its climate category, is meant for use
at certain room temperatures lower than 38
℃
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4.Rating plate
The rating plate with the technical data is located on the side of
the appliance inner or outside, on the rear side of the unit.
Take a note of the technical data
Copy below the technical data from the rating plate so that
it is easily accessible without having to move out the appliance.
Model number:------------------------------------------------ Gross capacity:------------------------------------------------ Net capacity:---------------------------------------------------- Operation voltage:-------------------------------------------- Maximum input power:-------------------------------------- Safety fuse:----------------------------------------------------- Energy consumption:----------------------------------------- Freezing capacity:----------------------------------------------
5. Connecting your appliance to the mains
Your appliance must be connected only to an earthed power
socket which complies to relevant standards and has been
installed by an authorised specialist. Before you plug in
appliance to the power socket, make absolutely sure that the
voltage and the safety fuse for the main fuse box stated on the
appliance rating plate match your electrical supply. If these do
not match, please notify the Caple service department or your
dealer immediately. The appliance must not be connected to an
inverse rectifier (i.e. solar panels)
6. Using your appliance
Switching on / off and selecting levels on the thermostat
To switch on:
Turn the temperature dial to the right
The appliance has been switched on.
The compressor is activated until the set temperature inside the
appliance has been reached
The temperature must be set according to:
The
Quantity of the food
How often the appliance is opened
We recommend a medium setting. You will soon learn, through
observation, which is the most suitable setting for your
requirements.
Switching off:
Turn the dial as far to the left as possible, Then the compressor
has been switched off
7. Starting up the freezer
1. Switch on the freezer by turning the temperature dial to the
right
2. If equipped with a super freeze switch, turn it on.
appliance’s room temperature
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3. Do not open the door of the freezer compartment for about 4
hours, so that the temperature in the freezer can drop to the
necessary level.
4. You can now fill the freezer with any amount of frozen
food(Food which has been bought ready frozen).
5. If you want to freeze fresh, chilled food, consult the
chapter ”freezing / storing fresh food".
Warning:
Do not store any bottle liquids in the freezer. Liquids
expand when frozen and the bottle may explode.
Never keep explosive substances or aerosol cans with
inflammable propellants such as butane, propane, pentane
etc. in the freezer. Any escaping gases could be ignited by
electrical components. Such aerosol cans can be
recognized by the list of contents or by the inflammable
symbols printed on the can itself.
When storing ready frozen food, you must follow the
manufacturer’s instructions on the food packaging.
Deep frozen ice-cream must not be eaten until a few
minutes after being taken from the freezer to avoid injury to
lips and tongue. For the same reason, avoid touching the
frozen inside walls of the freezer with wet hands.
Defrosted or slightly frozen products should be used
immediately. As a rule, such products are not suitable for
re-freezing.
Packaging should be dry to avoid things freezing together.
Ready frozen foods should be stored so that they do not
come into contact with newly added foods which have not
ye
t frozen.
7. Instructions for the fridge
Relevant instructions can be found in one of the following
chapters.
8. Freezing / Storing fresh food
Almost all fresh products are suitable for freezing and storing in
the freezer. For the most common of these products, a storage
guide with details of acceptable storage times and the most
suitable packaging is provided.
Label fresh products clearly as they are not easy to identify
when deep frozen in transparent freezer bags. We recommend
using commercially available labels for frozen foods.
Pack fresh products in portions suitable for your needs to avoid
defrosting quantities that are too
Label the portions with at least the following information
Product name, weight of the portion, quantity, freezing date and
best date for using.
big for you to use up in one day.
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Then continue as follows:
a) Berries, fruits with peel, herbs etc. should be laid out loose for
freezing in the freezer drawer and then put into freezer bags
about 12 hours. Store the filled
after
available drawers. Fresh food should be placed in the top drawer
and moved down to one of the lower drawers after approx 24 hours.
Avoid putting fresh foods directly in contact with deep frozen food.
The deep frozen food could defrost and may not last out the normal
storage time.
b) Within a period of 24 hours fill up the freezer only with the
adequate quantities of fresh food for the freezing capacity of
your freezer. (Consult the information on the rating plate)
c) If your freezer is equipped with a super freeze switch, switch it
on. This is not strictly necessary when filling up with already
frozen foods.
Warning! Switch off the super freeze switch after 24 hours
at the latest.
d) Set the temperature dial to a medium to high setting.
e) Keep the temperature in the freezer under control preferably
by placing a suitable thermometer with a scale range of up to
-26.The storage temperature must always be at least -18
Refilling the freezer compartment with fresh foods
Make sure that you wait at least 24 hours before refilling with
fresh food, in adequate quantities for the freezing capacity of
your freezer.
Maximum capacity
In order to ensure correct storage of frozen food, never fill the
drawers up to the top.
Set the temperature dial strictly according to the filling capacity.
To save energy in normal room temperatures we recommend
setting the temperature dial to a medium setting.
Storage time
The storage time for ready deep-frozen products depends on the
type of the products and on its ingredients. For this reason, you
should strictly follow the producer’s instructions on the
packaging.
When you want to freeze fresh foods yourself, consult the
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE AT THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL.
Once frozen foods have been defrosted, they should be used up
within 12-24 hours.
freezer bags in one of the
Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this
could lead to food poisoning.
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Precautions and advice
Whenever cleaning or defrosting remove the power plug
or switch off the main fuse.
After closing the freezer door, do not open it immediately
and do not force it open under any circumstances. The
vacuum created by the sealing of the door is dispersed
after about 1-2 minutes, so that the door can be opened
normally again.
To prevent condensation and ice forming, allow cooked
food to cool down to room temperature before closing the
lid of the dish and before storage.
Leave the freezer door open as briefly as possible to avoid
wasting energy and to prevent and an excessive amount of
ice forming in the freezer.
Never use a screwdriver or any other sharp edged metal
tool to remove the layers of ice. The inside walls are very
delicate and can be easily damaged by sharp edges. Use
only plastic or wooden scrapers with no sharp edges
9. Cleaning and maintenance
As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch off at the
mains.
For the upkeep of the external appearance of your fridge /
freezer, clean the outside every now and again with furniture
polish or with an enamel protecting product. Clean the door seal
with warm water now and again but do not use any cleaning
products.
Clean your appliance regularly.
The various parts inside the fridge / freezer are generally
not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. These should be
washed by hand with warm water and a little washing up
liquid. Never use the cleaning agent neat and on no account use any abrasive or acid, i.e. chemical cleaning
agent is not recommended.
The rating plate should not be damaged and should never
be removed , this is essential for servicing. Make sure
when cleaning, that no water runs onto any electrical parts
inside the appliance.
If there is a heat exchanger, called condenser, on the back
of your appliance, this should be cleaned regularly. Dust
and dirt impede the release of heat from the inside and
considerably increase energy consumption. For best
results, use a soft brush or a duster to remove dust from
the condenser.
Special tips for cleaning the fridge
Clean the drain hole in the fridge from time to time with for
example, cotton buds, in order to keep it clear.
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Switching off the appliance
If your appliance is going to be switched off for longer periods, it
should be left opened to prevent odours from building up inside.
If your appliance has a lock, set the lock in the “closed” position
with the doors open and keep the key well away from small
children to prevent accidents.
Ice and frost layers which build up to a certain thickness on the
inside wall act as insulation and prevent the dispersion of the
coldness. These must be removed from time to time. To remove
the layers of ice from the inside
scraper with no sharp edges.
drawers and lay a cloth on the bottom of the appliance to catch
the ice as it is scraped off so that it can be easily removed.
The method least likely to damage your appliance when
removing the layers of ice is to defrost it.
Defrosting
In normal circumstances the product should be defrosted by its
own system, which is automatical
Danger Warnings:
Never use electrical appliances to defrost your appliance,
such as a hair dryer, fan heater, dehumidifiers, de-icing
sprays or anything with a naked flame.
The plastic inside of your appliance could melt and the
escaping gas or foam could be ignited by sparks or by the
naked flame
On no account should a steam cleaning device be used to
defrost the layers of ice in the appliance (great risk of an
electric shock)
Proceed as follows to defrost your appliance
1. Provide a suitable non-metallic container
2. Make absolutely sure that you remove the plug from the
power socket.
3. Dry your hands thoroughly to prevent skin damage from the
contact with ice
4. Remove
newspaper place it in the container already prepared and
place the container in a cool, dry room.
5. Cover the container all around with a thick blanket.
6. Remove the drawers by pulling them as far out as possible
and then raising them slightly.
all frozen food from the
walls， use a plastic or wood
When doing this, remove the
freezer and roll it firmly in
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7. As described previously, scrape the thickest ice carefully from
the freezer and put it in the kitchen sink.
8. If your appliance is equipped with a drip duct at the bottom,
pull it out and place a bowl to catch the dripping water
derneath.
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9. If necessary, speed up defrosting by placing a large bowl of
warm water on the bottom of the appliance and close the door.
10. If your appliance is not equipped with a drip duct, place an
absorbent cloth underneath the front of the appliance and wipe
up the defrosting water with a sponge.
11. Thoroughly clean the inside, wipe it out with warm water and
a little vinegar and then rinse it out with clear water.
12. Dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth and air it for 3-4 minutes.
13. Close the d
14. Reset the temperature dial to the maximum setting.
15. Now refill the drawers with the frozen food, the oldest items
at the top.
To prevent the frozen food from defrosting, carry out the
steps described above within two hours at the most.
oor and plug the appliance back in
10. Using the fridge
Switch on / off and selecting the temperature
The appliance is switched on automatically when it is plugged in
and the power is switched on.
Temperature settings:
Turn dial left to Lowest setting = slight cooling
Turn dial right to highest setting = lowest temperature. The
temperature must be set according to :
Room temperature
Quantity of stored foods
How often
We recommend a medium setting. You will soon learn, through
observation, which is the most suitable setting for your
requirements.
Internal lighting:
For those models equipped with internal lighting, a switch has
been built in. When the fridge door is opened, the light
automatically comes on and automatically goes off when the
door is closed. The light bulb is protected by a transparent cover.
Spare bulb should be Max.15W
When replacing the light bulb, follow the instructions given on
th
e separate sheet or the illustration on last page of this user
manual.
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the appliance is opened
Changing the light bulb:
Never use a stronger light bulb than indicated above. The
voltage indicated on the bulb must , in any case, comply with the
relevant data marked on the rating plate of your appliance.
Unplug the appliance from the main fuse.
Remove the transparent lamp cover
Remove the old bulb by unscrewing it and screw in the
replacement bulb.
Fit the lamp cover back in place.
Temperature range:
Thanks to the natural air circulation in the fridge there is a range
of different temperatures which are suitable for the storage of
different foods. The coldest areas are directly over the salad
crisper, in the lowest part of the fridge and against the back wal
the warmest areas are in the front upper part and on the door.
Arrange the foods according to the following table and store it
not too tightly packed so that the air can circulate freely.
Storing food in the fridge (from the top to the bottom)
1. Door storage compartments
a) Butter, cheese
b) Eggs
c) Small jars or bottles, tins, seasonings
d) Larger bottles, tins
2. Fridge compartment(shelves and crisper)
a) Preserves
b) Pastries, ready cooked foods
c) Dairy / meats and sausages
d) Vegetables, fruits and salad
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sealed containers or the suggested packaging shown on pg8
Vegetables, fruits, salad can be stored unpacked in
the salad crispers.
Plastic and aluminium foils which can be reused, are
suitable for packing food, as are metal or glass
containers.
Hot foods and drinks should always be allowed to
cool down out of the fridge.
11. Troubleshooting guides:
High quality manufacturing processes and the use of latest
refrigerating and freezing technology will basically ensure the
trouble free functioning of your appliance. If you suspect any
fault, before contacting your nearest service department directly
or via your dealer, make sure that you have followed all
instructions and advice given in this user manual.
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Please note:
The compressor must not operate continuously. It is controlled
by a thermostat with which you set temperatures. It is perfectly
normal to hear noise from the compressor when the refrigeration
system is running.
unheated rooms and in cold weather conditions, condensation
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can build up on the outer walls of the appliance. This does not
mean there is fault and it will disappear when the temperature
increases.
Only call the service department if after analysis of the possible
fault factors, you can not find any cause for the defect or you are
l,
able to eliminate the fault.
a) The appliance does not function ( it is not running)
Is the plug in good order and is it plugged in the
socket properly?
Is the electricity coming through? (check this by
possibly plugging in a small appliance)
Is the applia
should not be set to “ 0 “ )
In the event of a fault or of a power failure, the insulation of
the appliance walls provides 2 to 5 hours storage time for
the frozen foods after the beginning of such failures.
Considerably more time is granted in specially insulated
appliances. Ask your dealer what is the relevant “ Storage time
in an emergency.”
If it takes longer to eliminate a problem, the frozen food in the
appliance begins to defrost. Therefore , take prompt action to
eliminate the problem and, if necessary, move the frozen food to
another freezer (perhaps to another refrigerator)
b) Your appliance is not cooling sufficiently. The freezing process
is taking too long
Please check:
Did you make sure that the fridge / freezer was left to stand
for at least 2 hours before switching it on? ( To stabilize the
circulation of the refrigerating fluid) see “ starting up”
,IQRW unplug your appliance and lift it to one side, with the door
closed, for a short while, i.e. tilt it and then place it back down on
its feet again. After 12 hours plug it back in. Do not open the door
again for about 12 hours.
The door does not close tightly and it not sealing properly.
T
est: place a sheet of paper between the seal and the casing
and close the door. It should be difficult to pull out the paper on
and the compressor is running too often
nce switched on? ( temperature dial
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