Caple RI736 Instruction Manual
Instruction manual for frost free fridge freezer
Contact Caple on 0844 800 3830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk
Model code:RI736
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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----------------------------------
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6. Using your appliance----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
7. Starting up the freezer---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
8. Freezing/Storing of fresh food-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
9. Cleaning and maintenance-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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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 specialized 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 is 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.
1. Compression-type appliances which use flammable refrigerants shall be marked
with the
symbol “Caution: risk of fire”.
The height of the triangle in the symbol “Caution: risk of fire” shall be at least 15 mm.
2.
– WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
– WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
– WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
– WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
app
liance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in
this appliance.
3.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervis
ion or in
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Caution：risk of fire
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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 f
ar as possible and any illegal depositing of such materials is
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 damage . 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 doubt let the customer service department check the
appliance. It must be 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 waste necessary raw materials, the h
andles
have not been mounted on to the separate part of the
appliance. Mount the door handles and at the same time
any other enclosed parts according to the relevant
instructions enclosed if applicable.
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
compressor(if it exists)
f) Remove all documents and accessories inside
g) Clean the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water and
vinegar and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth.
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 a suitable distance from the heat source
From cooker: 3cm
From Oven: 30cm
Never obstruct the ventilation
Always pull out t
he 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 1 2 hours before switching it on, so that the
circulation of the refrigerant stabilizes and no operational
problem occur.
Before connecting up the appliance, make sure that it is
absolutely dry inside.
Any inexpert interference might well create a fire hazard.
Make sure nothing mechanically effects the circulation of
the refrigerant, nor in particular the accessible parts around
the compressor.
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.
Only professional experts should intervene on the
refrigerating system. Any refrigerant spilling out can injure
your eyes .In the event of eye contact with the refrigerant,
wash your eyes instantly 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 m
ust be connected only to a earthed power
socket which complies to relevant standards and has been
installed by an authorised specialist. Before your plug in your
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 nearest 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 appliance’s room temperature
Quantity of the food
How often the appliance is opened
We recommend a medium setting. You will soon learn, through
observation, which is the m
ost suitable setting for your
requirements.
Switching off:
Turn the dial as far to the left as possible, The compressor
has now 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.
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 h
as 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-freez
ing.
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
yet 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 a
nd 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 big for you to use up in one day.
Label the portions with at least the following information
Product name, weight of the portion, quantity, freezing date and
best dat
e for using.
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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 after about 12 hours. Store the filled
freezer bags in one of the 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 tem
perature 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 s
ave 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.
Do not eat any food beyond its storage time, this
could lead to food poisoning.
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 b
efore storage.
Leave the freezer door open as briefly as possible to avoid
wasting energy and to prevent and 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
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9. Cleaning and maintenance
As a firm rule, unplug the power plug or switch of
f 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 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
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 relea
se 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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