Creda CM31GI User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Fridge Freezer

Model CM31GI

To the Installer

Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

To the User

You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance

and then retain them for future reference.

CONTENTS

Product Safety
Installation
Electrical Connection
Get to Know your Appliance
Getting your Appliance ready for use
How to use the Refrigerator
Compartment
Storage Guide
How to use the Freezer Compartment
Food Storage
Energy Saving Tips
Caring for your Appliance
Troubleshooting
Notes
Key Contacts

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8

9-10

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12
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14-15

Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the
appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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PRODUCT SAFETY

ATTENTION

Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi­nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).

1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to
leave it exposed to rain or storms.

2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger­ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use
contained in this manual.

3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet
or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or
dangerously pinched or compressed.

5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug
from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.

6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.

7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause
burns.

8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the
thermostat knob to the setting does not suffice to break all
electrical contact with the mains.

9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent
children who might play in or around the appliance from be­ing locked inside.

10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal­function, consult the chapter entitled “TROUBLESHOOTING"

to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem.
Do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the inter­nal components of the appliance.

11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre
because special tools are required for replacement.

12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the
manufacturer.

13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.

INSTALLATION

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to re­duce energy consumption, it is important that the appli­ance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,
need to be ventilated properly. Areas not adequately ventilated
are not suitable for this appliance. Therefore it should be
installed in a room with an opening (eg. window) that provides
the appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room is not too humid.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your homeand
that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in ac­cordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will
not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries arising out
of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or
adapters.

Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate located within the freezer.

Before making the electrical connection...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the
plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions
properly.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused
plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for
immediate use. Before using the appliance
please read the instructions below.

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Replacing fuse covers:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be
used and the fuse cover re-fitted.
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be
used until a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured
marking or the colour that is embossed in words
on the base of the plug.

Fitting a new plug

IMPORTANT:

WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CODE...
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:

- Connect Green and Yellow wire to
terminal marked 'E' or or coloured
Green and Yellow.

- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked

'L' or coloured red or brown.

- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'
or coloured Black or Blue.

Changing the plug:

Removing the plug

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable
through partitions, units etc. please ensure that
either:

- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re­wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
approval.

or

- The mains cable is wired directly into a
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)
which is accessible without moving the
appliance.

Disposing of the plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as
close as possible to the moulded plug.
Remove the fuse.

If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or
adaptor or at the distribution board.

If you are in any doubt about the electrical
supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.

CE Marking certifies that this appliance
conforms to the following EEC
directives :
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &
93/68 EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC

WARNING:
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

A

Temperature control

A

Compartment for storing frozen foods, freezing

G

This is used to regulate the temperature in the two
compartments with the following settings:

fresh foods and making ice

The refrigerator is off;

1 = minimum cold setting
5 = maximum cold setting

Removable door shelf with egg compartment

B

Removable door shelves

C

Removable shelf rail

D

Fruit and vegetable drawers

H

Removable height adjustable shelves

I

Refrigerator Light

J

A

B

J

I

C

Door shelf for large bottles with rail

E

Basket for storing frozen food

F

I

C

I

D

H

E

G

F

F

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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE

NOTICE
After the appliance has been delivered, stand it in the
upright position and wait approximately 3 hours before
connecting it to the electrical outlet to guarantee that it
operates properly.

Before placing foodstuffs in the refrigerator or freezer, clean
the interior well with warm water and baking soda.

After plugging in an switching on at the socket, make sure
the light is on inside the refrigerator compartment.
Then turn the temperature control (A) to the 3 setting.
After a few hours, you can place fresh food inside the
refrigerator and frozen food inside the freezer.

How to use the refrigerator compartment

The temperature control automatically regulates the
temperature inside the appliance

1 = minimum cold temperature
5 = maximum cold temperature

It is recommended that a medium setting be used.

To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and
improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area”
located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment.
When the appliance is operating, this panel may be cov­ered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the
compressor is operating or not.

Storing food in the Refrigerator Compartment:

Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operating
normally.

If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings while
the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature
high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the for­mation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an
increase in energy consumption.

To avoid this situation, just turn the temperature con­trol to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts
automatically.

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What not to store in the Refrigerator

Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.
Bananas (they will turn black).
Citrus fruits.
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places)

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- The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling be­cause it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheese
should be placed above the vegetable crisper.

- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor­age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible
for any extended amount of time.

- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any
longer than raw food.

- Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will rise, causing the com­pressor to work harder and use more energy. Do not store
liquids in containers without covering them because this will
lead to an increase in the level of moisture within the refrigera­tor, causing the formation of frost.

- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or
other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the
back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, in­crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of
condensate (on food, containers, etc.).

- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with practical, re­movable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height
using the shelf guides. This allows you to place large items
in the refrigerator. These shelves can also be tilted for
storage of opened bottled.

Fig. 1

The rail 'D' (Fig. 2) is removable and therefore it can be
positioned on any shelf depending on your particular needs.

Fig. 2

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How to use the freezer compartment...

For the preparation of food to be frozen, please consult
a specialized manual.

- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re­frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24
hours) or to freeze it once again.

- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment,
where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal for
freezing food properly. Remember that proper conservation
depends on the speed of freezing.

-The maximum amount of food you can freeze per day is
indicated on the rating plate situated inside the refrigerator
compartment.

- When using the appliance for the first time, or after it has
been turned off, you can place food into it only after it has
been running for 6-8 hours. Then put the fresh food into the
the appropriate compartments and turn the temperature control
(A) to setting 3. Freezing will be complete after approximately
24 hours.

-

During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the

freezer.

- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recom­mended that you divide food into small portions so that they
freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly
marked with the content and the date they were frozen.

- Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power failure
or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in tempera­ture within the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen
and fast-frozen foods will remain in their current state for
approximately 9-14 hours.

- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.

- Fill ice trays so that they are no more than 3/4 full.

- If the room temperature remains below 14°C for a long peraiod
of time the freezer will not reach the temperatures required for
storage and storage life will be shorter. In this case frozen
food should be used within a relatively short period of time.

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FOOD STORAGE

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

- Install the Appliance Correctly

This means that the appliance should be installed away
from heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.

- Correct temperature settings

Set the refrigerator temperature to one of the middle settings.
Very cold temperature settings will not only consume a great
deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage
life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin
vegetables and cheese.

- Do not Overfill

Remember that proper storage of food requires good air
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air
circulation and overwork the compressor.

- Keep the Door Closed

Open your doors only when necessary, remember that every
time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. To
bring bring the temperature back to the proper level, the motor
must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming a
substantial amount of energy.

- Check the Door Seals

Keep the seals clean and make sure that they fit tightly against
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.

- No Hot Foods

A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the
temperature significantly, allow food to cool to room temperature
before storing.

- Check you appliance for build up of ice

Check the thickness of the frost on the walls of the freezer
and immediately defrost it if the layer becomes too thick. (see
CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE).

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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off
the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up
the defrosting process.

How to Defrost the Refrigerator

This appliance defrosts automatically and the condensed
water is channelled to the back of the appliance toward the
drain installed for this purpose (fig. 3). Here, the heat pro­duced by the compressor will make it evaporate. The only
thing you must do is to periodically check and clean the hole
of the drain, which is located behind the fruit and vegetable
crisper, keeping it clear so that the water drains properly.

How to Defrost the Freezer

- Remember to regularly remove the frost with the scraper
provided (do not use knives or metal objects).

- If the frost is more than 5 mm thick, the freezer should be
defrosted.
Proceed as follows:

- Turn the temperature control (A) to the setting.

- Then wrap all the frozen and fast-frozen food in news
paper, placing it either in the refrigerator or in a cool
place.

- Leave the freezer door open so that the frost thaws
completely.

- You can speed this process by placing containers of
warm water in the compartment.

Cleaning and Special Maintenance

Before cleaning the appliance, first switch off and
remove the plug from the socket.

- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use
sealed containers to store foods, in order to prevent spills
which could stain and cause unpleasant, difficult to remove
odours.

- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli­ance. Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in
warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.

- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con­taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.

- All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in
warm soapy water or detergent. Rinse and dry them
thoroughly before putting them back in the appliance.

-

When the appliance is not used for a long time

to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leave the doors open
to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors.

-

Replacing the light bulb.

the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box.
When replacing the lamp, unplug the appliance from the elec­trical socket, unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it
with another with a wattage no higher than 15W (fig. 6).

The bulb for lighting the interior of

Fig. 6

, remember

The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost
water to be collected in a container, the container should be
placed beneath the unit (see figs. 4 and 5).

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Nothing works

Check that:

· The mains switch in your home is on.

· There has not been a power cut.

· The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched
on.

· The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket
to check.

· The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).

The refrigerator and the freezer do not
cool properly.

Check that:

· The doors close well and that the seals are not damaged

· The doors have not been left open too long.

· The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.

· The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled.

The food inside the refrigerator is too cold

Check that:

· the temperature setting is too low (or not the best).

· The food is not in contact with the back wall - which is the
coldest part.

The motor runs constantly

Check that:

· the temperature control is on the correct setting.

· the doors have not been open continuously.

· The room temperature is too high.

The appliance makes too much noise.

The gas refrigerant produces a slight noise even when the
compressor is not running (this is not a defect).

Check that:

· The refrigerator is level.

· The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects
that vibrate and make noise.

There is water on the bottom of the
refrigerator.

Check that:

· The defrost drain is clear from any blockage (see fig. 3).

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call Creda Service (see KEY
CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of:

- the type of problem

- the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative
numbers (S/N)
Information can be found on the rating plate located at the
bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.

More Troubleshooting information and general product advice
can be found on our website at:
www.theservicecentre.co.uk

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Creda's continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material
wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with
the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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195.037.028.00

April 2003 Part no. FP193 - 01