FRANKE FCB 400 V NE E Use & Care

FCB 400 V NE E

EN User and Installation manual Refrigerator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW �� 8

General Information �� 8

Control panel �� 8

OPERATION �� 9

First time use �� 9

Refrigerator compartment and food storage �� 9

How to store fresh food and beverages �� 9

Removing drawer and “sliding tray” (removable shelf) �� 11

Storage times for home frozen foods �� 11

How to defrost the freezer compartment �� 11

Functional sounds �� 12

Recommendation in case of no use of the appliance �� 12

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE �� 13

Refrigerator light �� 13

Shelves �� 13

Door �� 13

TROUBLESHOOTING �� 14

SUPPORT �� 15

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USER GUIDE

OVERVIEW

GENERAL INFORMATION

The drawers, baskets and shelves should be kept in their current position unless otherwise specified in this quick guide� The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lighting than traditional light bulbs as well as a very low energy consumption�

CONTROL PANEL

DISPOSAL

Doors and lids of the refrigeration appliance should be removed before disposal in the landfill, to avoid children or animals getting trapped inside�

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FAN

The Fan improves temperature distribution inside the product, allowing better preservation of stored food and reduction of excess humidity� By default, the fan is switched on� You can turn the fan on/off by pressing for 3 seconds Fast Freeze

buttons� The display light will flash and a sound signal is activated one time if the fan is OFF or the display light will flash and a sound signal is activated two times if the fan is ON� If the ambient temperature exceeds 27°C, or if drops of water are present on the glass shelves, it is essential that the fan is on to ensure the proper preservation of the food� Deactivation of the fan allows energy consumption to be optimised�

Note: the fan restarts automatically after a power cut or after turning o the appliance. Do not obstruct the air intake area with food items.

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and Freezer

1. Temperature Display

2. Freezer temperature

3. Fast freeze - On/stand-by

4. Turning off the sound alarm

5. Black out alarm indicator

6. Fast cool- Vacation

7. Refrigerator temperature

FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

It is possible to set a different temperature of the appliance by pressing the

FAST FREEZE

Press the quantities of food to freeze in the freezing zone� When the function is turned on the icon lights up� The function turns off automatically after 48 hours, or manually by pressing the

FAST COOL

Press the button fresh food in the refrigerator compartment� When the function is turned on the icon light up� The function turns off automatically after 6 hours, or manually by pressing the button again�

button 24 hours before putting large

before placing a large quantity of

button�

button again�

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

The display may alternately show the refrigerator compartment temperature (between 2°C and 8° C) or the temperature of the freezer compartment (between -16°C and -24°C)�

FRIDGE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE

It is possible to set a different temperature of the appliance by pressing the

TURNING OFF THE SOUND ALARM

To turn off the sound alarm, briefly press the button�

To avoid an increase of food waste, refer to recommended setting and Storage Time in OPERATION chapter

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button�

VAC ATION

You can use this function in the event of your prolonged absence� Press the button to turn the function on� The display will show the temperature of the refrigerator compartment (+12°C) and the icon will light up� After activating the function, remove the food from the refrigerator compartment and keep both doors closed - the refrigerator will maintain a suitable temperature to prevent odours from forming� The freezer, however, remains at the set temperature� To turn off the function press the botton

for 3 seconds�

for 3 seconds

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OPERATION

FIRST TIME USE

Wait at least two hours, after the installation, before connecting the appliance to the power supply� Connect the appliance to the power supply it starts the operation automatically� The ideal storage temperatures for the food are preset in the factory� After turning the appliance on, you must wait for 4-6 hours for the correct storage temperature to be reached for a normally filled appliance� If the audible signal sounds, it means that the temperature alarm has intervened: press the button to switch off the acoustic alarms�

REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT AND FOOD STORAGE

The refrigerator compartment allows for the storage of fresh food and drink� The refrigerator compartment defrosts completely automatically� The occasional presence of drops of water on the internal back wall of the compartment is a sign of the automatic defrosting phase� The defrosting water is channelled into a drain and then collected in a container, where it evaporates�

Note: the ambient temperature, how often the doors are opened and the position of the appliance may aect the internal temperatures in the two compartments. Set the temperatures depending on these factors. In very humid conditions, condensation may form in the refrigerator compartment, especially on the glass shelves. In this case, it is recommended that you close containers with liquids in (e.g. a pot of stock), wrap up food with a high water content (e.g. vegetables) and turn on the fan, if there is one. All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed.

AIR VENTILATION

The ventilation air allows a better distribution of the temperatures inside the compartments and, consequently, better preservation of the food and reduction of excess humidity� Do not obstruct the ventilation area�

LIGHT SYSTEM (DEPENDING ON MODEL)

This product contains 4 lateral light sources of energy efficiency class A and a top light source of energy class G

HOW TO STORE FRESH FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Foods which give off a large amount ethylene gas (apples, apricots, pears, peaches, avocado, figs, prunes, blueberries, mellons, beans) and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit vegetables and salad, should always be separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example do not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage� Do not store food too close together to enable sufficient air circulation� Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass containers and cling film to wrap foods� If you have a little quantity of food to store in the refrigerator, we recommend to use the shelves above the crisper for fruits and vegetables since this is the coolest area of the compartment� Always use closed containers for liquids and for food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor transfer or cover them� To avoid bottles falling over, you can use the bottle holder (available on selected models)�

0°C COMPARTMENT / COLD ZONE

The drawer is specifically designed to maintain a low temperature to preserve fresh food for longer time (for example , fresh pasta, sour cream, pesto/salsa,homemade preparation,pastry cream, pudding, cream cheese, cold cuts, desserts, meat and fish)� The internal temperature of the drawer is between +3 °C and -2 °C� For the correct functioning of the drawer, it is necessary that Vacation mode option is not selected�

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TEMPERATURE ZONE

Suggested for storage of tropical fruit, cans, drink, eggs, sauces, pickles, butter, jam

COOL ZONE

Suggested for storage of cheese, milk, daily food, delicatessen, yoghurt

COOLEST AREA

Suggested for storage of cold cuts, desserts, meat and fish

FRUIT & VEGETABLE DRAWER

FREEZER COMPARTMENT FOOD STORAGE

The freezer compartment allows long time storage of frozen food and freezing of fresh food� The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is written on the rating plate� Arrange the fresh food in the freezing area inside the freezer compartment, leaving enough space around the food packages to allow air to circulate freely� It is advisable that you do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted� It is important to wrap the food in a way that prevents the ingress of water, humidity or condensation�

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Freeze/Fast Cool at least four hours before

removing the food from the freezer compartment, to rolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase�

2. To defrost, unplug the appliance and remove the drawers� Leave the door open to allow the frost to melt�

To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly�

3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully�

4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside�

The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in a specific time period is indicated on the rating plate� Load limits are determined by baskets, flaps, drawers, shelves etc� Make sure that these components can still close easily after loading�

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FREEZER DRAWERS

FREEZING ZONE DRAWER

(Max cool zone) Suggested to freeze fresh/cooked food

ICE CUBES

Fill 2/3 of the ice tray with water and put it back in the freezer compartment� Do not use sharp or pointed objects to remove the ice under any circumstances�

REMOVING THE DRAWERS

Pull the drawers outwards as far as they will go, lift them up and remove them� To get more volume, the freezer compartment can be used without the drawers�Make sure that the door is closed properly after putting the food back on the grilles/shelves�

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REMOVING DRAWER AND “SLIDING TRAY” (REMOVABLE SHELF)

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STORAGE TIMES FOR HOME FROZEN FOODS

Store Zone

Months

HOW TO DEFROST THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT

1. It is advisable to set the temperature colder or turn on the Fast Cool function at least four hours before

removing the food from the freezer compartment, to prolong the preservation of the food during the defrosting phase�

2. To defrost, turn the appliance off and remove the drawers� Put the frozen food in a cool place� Leave the

door open to allow the frost to melt� To prevent the water from escaping during the defrost, it is advised that you place an absorbent cloth on the bottom of the freezer compartment and wring it out regularly�

3. Clean the inside of the freezer compartment and dry it carefully�

4. Turn the appliance back on and put the food back inside�

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FUNCTIONAL SOUNDS

1. A buzz generated by the compressor is normal while the product is

working�

2. Gurgling and crackles are generated by the passage of the refrigerant gas

inside the cooling circuit, therefore these are normal noises�

3. It’s possibile to "hear" creaks when the compressor is active and inactive: it

is a normal sound of the product’s structure�

4. Check that the balconies on the inside of the refrigerator door, the shelves and the drawers in the

refrigerator compartment are attached and positioned properly, to avoid possible vibrations�

5. Don’t place glass containers (bottles, jars, etc�) in direct contact with each other, to avoid vibrations�

6. This device is equipped with a compressor that operates at an optimum speed to minimize energy

consumption� So it may happen that in certain situations (in summer or if large quantities of food are introduced) that the compressor increases the speed and therefore it is more noisy than usual�

RECOMMENDATION IN CASE OF NO USE OF THE APPLIANCE

In the event of non-use of the applicance

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, empty it, defrost it (if necessary) and clean it� Keep the doors slightly ajar to let air circulate inside the compartments� By doing this, you avoid the development of mould and bad odours�

In the event of an interruption to the power supply

Keep the doors closed so the food stays cold for as long as possible� Do not re-freeze food that has partially defrosted� If there is a prolonged power cut, the black out alarm may also activate (in products with electronics)�

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Never use abrasives. Never clean refrigerator parts with ammable uids. Do not use steam cleaners. The buttons and control panel display must not be cleaned with alcohol or alcohol-derived substances, but with a dry cloth.

Clean the appliance occasionally with a cloth and a solution of warm water and neutral cleaning agents specifically for cleaning the inside of the refrigerator� To ensure the constant and correct flow of the defrosting water, regularly clean the inside of the drain situated in the back wall of the refrigerator compartment near the fruit and vegetable drawer using the utensil provided�

REFRIGERATOR LIGHT

The light system inside the refrigerator compartment uses LEDs light, allowing a better lighting than traditional light bulbs as well as a very low energy consumption� Contact the Technical Assistance Service if you need a replacement� Important: The refrigerator compartment light switches on when the refrigerator door is opened�

SHELVES

All of the drawers, door shelves and shelves can be removed�

DOOR

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is not performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. Follow instruction in Installation chapter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do if... Possible reasons Solutions

The control panel is switched off, the appliance does not work�

The inside light does not work�

The temperature inside the compartments is not low enough�

There is water on the bottom of the refrigerator compartment�

The front edge of the appliance, at the door striker seal, is hot�

The red flashing and a sound signal is activated

The red flashing, a sound signal is activated and the activated�

icon is

The appliance may be in On / Stand-by mode� There may be an appliance power supply problem�

The light may need to be replace�

The appliance may be in On / Stand-by mode�

There could be various causes (see “Solutions”)�

The defrost water drain is blocked�

This is not a defect� It prevents condensation from forming�

Door open alarm

It is activated when the refrigerator and/or freezer compartments door remains open for a prolonged period of time�

Blackout alarm

This activates when there is a prolonged interruption to the power supply which has caused an increase in temperature in the freezer compartment�

Note: until the blackout alarm is deactivated, you cannot set a dierent temperature for the product.

Turn the appliance on pressing the On/Stand-by button� Check that:

• there is not a power outage;

• the plug is properly inserted in the power socket and the mains double-pole switch (if present) is in the correct position (i�e� allows the appliance to be powered);

• the household electrical system protection devices are efficient;

• the power cable is not damaged� Models with LED lights: contact the authorised

Technical Assistance Service� Turn the appliance on by briefly pressing the

button (see On/Stand-by function)� Check that:

• the doors close properly;

• the appliance is not installed near a heat source;

• the set temperature is adequate;

• the circulation of air through the ventilation grilles on the base of the appliance is not obstructed�

Clean the defrosting water drain (see section “Cleaning and Maintenance")�

No solution is necessary�

To turn the sound signal off, close the open door of the product�

Before turning off the sound signal, it is recommended that you pay attention to the temperature shown on the temperature display, corresponding to the highest temperature reached in the freezer compartment during the power cut� To turn the sound signal off, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button� After pressing the button, the temperature display will again show the temperature set� If the freezer compartment has not yet reached the optimal temperature for the preservation of the food, the freezer compartment temperature alarm may activate (see freezer compartment temperature alarm)� Check the condition of the food before consuming it�

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What to do if... Possible reasons Solutions

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The red up (without flashing), a sound signal is activated and the freezer temperature display is flashing�

The red light up, a sound signal is activated and the letter “F” is flashing on the display�

icon is lit

icon will

Freezer compartment temperature alarm

The freezer compartment temperature alarm indicates that the compartment is not at the optimum temperature� This may occur: when using for the first time, after defrosting and/ or cleaning, when freezing large quantities of food or when the door to the freezer does not close completely�

Malfunction alarm

The alarm indicates the malfunction of a technical component�

To turn off the sound signal, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button (the temperature display will stop flashing)� When the optimum temperature conditions have been reached, the red icon will automatically turn off� If the freezer compartment temperature alarm continues, contact the Authorised Technical Assistance Service�

Call the authorized Technical Assistance Service� To turn the sound signal off, briefly press the “Turn off sound alarm” button�

SUPPORT

In the event of any operation problems, contact a Franke Technical Service Centre� Never use the services of unauthorized technicians� Specify:

- the type of fault

- the appliance model (art�/Code)

- the serial number (S�N�)�

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When contacting our Service Centre, please state the codes provided on your product's identification plate�

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