Defy G10750 NE Instruction Manual
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G10750 NE
4 DOOR SBS REFRIGERATORS
Refrigeration
Instruction manual
Part number: 3827220100 AB
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Read this manual before initial installation and operation of the refrigerator!
Dear Customer,
Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the
strictest quality control procedures.
Please read this manual carefully before using your product for the first time and then store it
within easy reach for future reference.
We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use.
The user manual:
x This manual will provide you with information on how to safely operate and care for your
refrigerator in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.
x Pay particular attention to any safety instructions.
x Please read all additional documents supplied with your product.
x Please note that this manual may be used for several similar but different models. Please
check for relevance regarding your particular model.
Explanation of symbols used in this manual
Unpacking: Remove all packaging.
Ensure that packing material is disposed of in a responsible manner and that any
plastic bags are cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally
suffocating.
If the refrigerator is damaged in any way do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer who will take the necessary corrective action.
The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the text
and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Useful information. Important information or useful hints about usage.
Important safety information. Warning for hazardous situations with regard
to life and property.
Caution; Warning for supply voltage.
Caution; Warning for fire hazard.
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Contents
1 Important safety information
Warnings
For models with water fountain
Child safety
HCA warning
2 Your Refrigerator
3 Installation
Installation location
Attaching the plastic wedges
Adjusting the feet
Power connection
Adjusting the gap on the upper door
4 Preparation
Things to be done for energy saving
Initial use
5 Using the product
Indicator panel
Using the water dispenser
Drip tray
Cleaning the water tank
Freezing fresh food
Recommendations for storing frozen
foods
Deep freezer details
Placing food
Door open alert
Interior light
Chiller compartment
Crisper
Egg tray
Moveable middle section
Blue light
Odour filter
Ionizer
6 Maintenance and cleaning
Preventing bad odour
Protecting plastic surfaces
7 Troubleshooting
8 Branches
9 Warranty
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Important safety information
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Please review and observe the
following information. Failure to
do so may result in injuries or
material damage and will render
any warranty and reliability
commitments void.
Warnings
x The refrigerator must only be
used for its intended purpose,
i.e. storing of edible foodstuff.
x The refrigerator is intended to
be used in household and
similar applications such as
staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working
environments; farm houses and
by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type
environments; bed and
breakfast type environments;
catering and similar non-retail
applications.
x 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 supervision or
instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
x Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
x In the event of a malfunction,
disconnect the refrigerator from
the power supply.
x Vapour and vaporized cleaning
materials must never be used in
the cleaning the refrigerator.
The vapour may come into
contact with the electrical parts
and cause a short circuit or
electric shock.
x Do not allow children to hang
on the refrigerator doors as the
unit could topple forward risking
personal injury. Never use the
parts on your refrigerator, such
as the door, as a means of
support or step.
x Keep ventilation openings, in
the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
x Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type
recommended by the
manufacturer.
x Unplug the refrigerator when
cleaning, during routine
maintenance or if it will not be
used for an extended period.
x To unplug the refrigerator,
remove the plug by pulling on
the plug and not the cable!
x Never connect your refrigerator
to electricity saving systems as
they may damage the
refrigerator.
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When carrying the refrigerator,
do not hold on the door handle
as the handle may break.
x When placing your refrigerator
next to another refrigerator or
freezer, the distance between
the devices must be at least 8
cm. Failure to do so may cause
adjacent walls to humidify.
x Do not put bottled or canned
liquid beverages in the freezer
compartment: they may burst.
x Do not touch frozen food with
your hands; it may stick to your
hands.
x Never pour or spray water into
or on the refrigerator and do not
store liquids, pot plants or open
containers on top of the
refrigerator as these may spill
causing electrical shorting.
x Avoid any damage to the power
cable when transporting the
refrigerator.
x Bending the cable may cause a
fire.
x Never place heavy objects on
the power cable.
x Do not touch the plug with wet
hands.
x Contact a Defy service centre
for all questions and problems
relating to the refrigerator.
x The lamp(s) used in this
appliance is not suitable for
household room illumination.
x If the product has LED type
lighting, contact the Defy
service centre for replacing or in
case of any problem.
x If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
x Exposing the refrigerator to
rain, snow, sun and wind is an
electrical safety risk.
x Do not store medicine or
academic research samples
which require strict temperature
control in the refrigerator.
x Do not store or use flammable
gas, benzene, petrol or volatile
substances in or near the
refrigerator.
x Do not store explosive
substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable
propellant in the refrigerator.
x Do not overload your
refrigerator with large amounts
of food. If overloaded, the food
may fall down and injure you
and damage the refrigerator
when opening the door. Never
place objects on top of the
refrigerator, they may fall and
injure you when you open or
close the refrigerator door.
x The refrigerator may move if the
adjustable legs are not properly
levelled on the floor. Levelling
the adjustable legs on the floor
helps prevent the refrigerator
from moving.
x If there is a blue light fitted on
the refrigerator, do not look at
the blue light through optics.
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Do not drill, cut or modify
the refrigerator. Injuries
may result if the
refrigerant circuit is
damaged. WARNING:
Do not damage the
refrigerant circuit.
Do not operate a
damaged refrigerator.
Contact the nearest Defy
service center.
The electrical safety of
the refrigerator is only
guaranteed if the earth
system of your home is
compliant to national
standards.
Repairs must be carried
out by authorised persons
only. Repairs carried out
by incompetent persons
create a user risk.
Never plug the
refrigerator into the wall
socket during installation.
Death or serious injury
may result.
HCA Warning
Refrigerator cooling systems
containing R600a: This
refrigerator contains non CFC/
HFC natural substances in the
cooling system (Called R600a)
and in the insulation (Called
cyclopentane). These are
potentially flammable if exposed
to fire. Take care not to damage
x Do not plug in the refrigerator if
the wall socket is loose.
x On delivery, check to make sure
that the refrigerator is not
damaged and that all the parts
and accessories are in perfect
condition.
x Ensure that the plug remains
readily accessible. Do not use
multiple adapter plugs or an
extension cable.
x Ensure that there is sufficient
spacing between the
refrigerator and surrounding
walls.
Child safety
x If the door has a lock, keep the
key out of reach from children.
x If you are discarding an old
refrigerator with a lock or latch
fitted to the door, disable the
lock/latch, and ensure that the
refrigerator is left in a safe
condition to prevent children
from being trapped inside and
suffocating.
x Children must be supervised to
prevent them from tampering
with the refrigerator.
the cooling circuit / pipes of the
refrigerator in transportation and
in use. In case of damage do not
expose the refrigerator to fire or
potential ignition sources and
immediately ventilate the room
where the refrigerator is situated.
Ignore this warning if your
refrigerators cooling system
contains R134a.
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Your Refrigerator
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*Optional: Figures in this user guide are schematic and may not be exactly
match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the
information pertains to other models.
1- Fridge compartment door shelves
2- Fridge compartment glass shelves
3- Diffuser cover*
4- Illumination lens
5- Movable middle section
6- Chiller compartment*
7- Crisper
8- Icebox & icebox drawer*
9- Frozen food storage compartments*
10- Minibar*
11- Bottle holder*
12- Bottle shelf
13- Food storage compartment shelves
14- Food storage compartments
15- Water Filter*
16- Dairy compartment*
17- Fridge compartment
18- Freezer compartment
19- Multi Zone*
20– Freezer shelves*
*Optional
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Installation
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x Place the product on a flat surface to avoid
vibration.
x Place the product at least 30 cm away
from heaters, stoves and similar sources
of heat and at least 10 cm away from
electric ovens.
x Do not expose the product to direct
sunlight or keep in damp environments.
x The product requires adequate air
circulation to function efficiently. If the
product will be placed in an alcove,
remember to leave at least 10 cm distance
between the product and the ceiling and
the walls.
x Do not install the product in environments
with temperatures below 10°C.
x Please ensure that there is a 10 cm air
gap right round the fridge.
In order to prepare the product for use, refer
to the information in the user manual and
ensure that electrical installation is
appropriate. If not, call a qualified electrician
to have any necessary arrangements carried
out.
WARNING: The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for
any damage caused by the
work carried out by
unauthorized persons.
WARNING: The product’s
power cable must be unplugged
during installation. Failure to do
so may result in death or
serious injuries!
WARNING: If the door span is
too narrow for the product to
pass through, remove the door
and turn the product sideways;
if this does not work, contact the
customer care line.
Attaching the plastic Spacers
Use the plastic spacers provided with the
product to provide sufficient space for air
circulation between the product and the wall.
1. To attach the spacers, remove the screws
on the product and use the screws provided
with the spacers.
2. Attach the 2 plastic spacers on the
ventilation cover shown as in the figure.
Installation location
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Adjusting the feet
x If the product is not in a balanced position,
adjust the front adjustable feet by rotating
right or left.
WARNING: Do not use
extension or multi sockets in the
power connection.
WARNING: Damaged pow er
cable must be replaced by
authorized service.
Installation
Power connection
x Our firm will not assume responsibility for
any damages due to usage without
earthing and power connection in
compliance with national regulations.
x The power cable plug must be easily
accessible after installation.
x Connect the refrigerator to an earthed
socket with 220-240V/50 Hz voltage. The
plug must comprise a 10-16A fuse.
x Do not use a multi-group plug with or
without an extension cable between the
wall socket and the refrigerator.
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