Defy 570 User Manual
Owner's Manual
You ca n re ly on Defy
570
INDEX
2 - Introduction
2 - Unpacking
2 - Before installation
2 - Removing the doors
3 - Replacing the doors
3 - Installation
3 - Electrical installation
4 - Levelling the refrigerator
4 - Caution notes
5 - Interior parts identification
6 - The control panel
6 - Setting the temperature
7 - Food storage tips
7 - Care and cleaning
8 - Replacing a faulty light bulb
8 - Owner’s responsibility
9 - Questions and answers
9 - Check
10 - Service centres
10 - Notes
11 - Notes
12 - Warranty
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of this quality appliance.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product. This book will provide
you with information on how to operate and care for your appliance in order that you gain
the maximum benefit from it and enjoy many years of trouble free use.
Unpacking
• Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner.
• Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally
suffocating.
• If the appliance is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.
Before installation
Measure the width of the kitchen entrance through which the unit must pass.
The refrigerator measures 1790mm x 903mm x 735mm. (H x W x D incl. handles.)
If the unit will not pass easily through the kitchen entrance, without risking damage, then
either the kitchen door or those of the refrigerator or both should be removed to allow
free passage. Once the unit is in position the doors can be re-fitted.
Removing the freezer door
1. Remove the hinge cover screw. Insert a blade or
small flat screw driver into the side groove of the
hinge cover and pry it loose. Remove the hinge
cover.
2. Turn the top hinge fastener 3 to 4 times in an
anti-clockwise direction and disconnect the wiring harness
3. Remove the hinge by lifting the front and pulling
it free. Be sure to hold the door securely as the
top is now no longer secured.
4. Lift the door free of the bottom hinge pin.
Removing the refrigerator door
The refrigerator door has 1 earth wire to be unscrewed
at the top hinge.
Otherwise the procedure is the same as described
above.
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Replacing the freezer door
Lower the freezer door bottom hinge hole over
1
the bottom hinge pin and close the door.
Slide the back of the top hinge into the slot and
2
lower the hinge pin into the top hinge hole of the
door.
Tighten the hinge fastener and re-connect the
3
harness wiring. (earth wire for refrigerator door)
Snap the hinge cover in place and tighten the
4
screw.
Replacing the refrigerator door
Repeat steps 1 to 4 as described above.
Installation
The appliance should be positioned in a dry, well aired place away from heat
1
sources such as stoves, geysers and direct sunlight. Allow an airspace at the rear of
the refrigerator for ventilation purposes.
An electrical wall plug should be nearby and easily accessible
2
.
Electrical Installation
This appliance uses a 220-240V/50 Hz power supply.
1
The appliance should be plugged into a dedicated 15A earthed wall socket. Do not
2
use an extension cord or multiple adaptor.
If the mains power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
3
This appliance must be earthed and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept
4
responsibility for any damage due to incorrect electrical connection.
This appliance may not be used with a battery inverter power supply.
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Levelling the refrigerator
It is advisable to adjust the cabinet so that it tilts slightly backwards. This will ensure that
doors close properly. The doors must be aligned and the cabinet must stand level (left to
right) To adjust levels proceed as follows:
To adjust the freezer door: Insert a flat tip screw driver
into the left front levelling foot and turn it. Clockwise will
raise the unit and anti-clockwise will lower it.
To adjust the refrigerator door: Repeat the procedure ,
turning the right hand levelling foot until the unit stands
level and the doors are aligned.
Caution notes
• Never use flammable gas, benzene, thinners, petrol or other flammable liquids and
sprays near the refrigerator.
• Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Do not store medicine or academic research samples requiring strict temperature
control in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Always unplug the refrigerator when cleaning it.
• Avoid touching metal freezer containers with bare hands as “cold burn” could result.
• Do not store liquids, pot plants or open containers on top of the refrigerator as these
might spill causing electrical shorting.
• When discarding an old refrigerator please render the doors inoperative as chil-
dren ,while playing, might get trapped inside and suffocate.
• Do not place sealed liquid containers in the freezer. Liquids expand as they freeze
and containers might rupture as a result.
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