Franke FSD 340AIA+ Instructions For Use Manual

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Thank you for your conﬁ dence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.

Refrigerator with freezer (hereinafter: the appliance) is intended to be used in households. The lower part is refrigerator for storing fresh food at the temperature higher than 0°C. The upper part is freezer intended for freezing fresh food and to long-term storing of frozen food (up to one year, depending on type of food). Freezing compartment is marked with four stars.

Before ﬁ rst operation .................................................. 4

A few tips on how to save power with your

refrigerator-freezer combo ........................................ 5

Description of the appliance ......................................6

Installation and connections ...................................... 7

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door ...........9

Control panel ............................................................10

Refrigerator accessories .......................................... 12

Storage of food in the refrigerator ........................... 14

Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food .......... 15

Defrosting the appliance ........................................... 17

Cleaning the appliance ............................................. 19

Troubleshooting guide .............................................. 20

Noise level .................................................................. 21

Refrigerator with freezer

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• The appliance is manufactured in compliance with all relevant safety standards; however, it is recommended that persons with impaired physical, motional, or mental abilities, or persons with inadequate experience and knowledge, do not use the appliance without due supervision. The same recommendation applies to minors using the appliance.

• Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have.

• Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance during transport.

• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly materials which can be recycled, recovered or disposed off without threat to the environment.

• On the door corners (on freestanding appliances) or on the housing of the appliances (on built-in appliances) the spacers are installed, which should be removed and replaced with the attached spacer-plugs.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, leave it in upright position for about 2 hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system resulting from prior transport and handling.

• The appliance must be connected to the mains supply in accordance with the standing regulations and local requirements.

• The appliance must not be used in open air or exposed to weather precipitation.

• Always disconnect the appliance from power supply (pull the power cord from wall socket) before cleaning and before replacing the light bulb.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service or by qualiﬁ ed personnel.

• In case of longer disuse ﬁ rst turn the appliance off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it from mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the interior and leave the door ajar.

• For the protection of environment deliver the obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap appliance dealers.

• Never let the children play with the appliance.

• Self closing shear door hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits the door opening angle and prevents damage to adjacent elements.

• Rating plate with basic information is located in the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is not suitable for your language, replace it with the attached one.

• Warning: Ventilation slots on the appliance or built-in element should always be kept clean and unobstructed.

• Warning: Do not use any mechanical accessories when thawing the refrigerator, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

• Warning: To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance.

• Warning: Do not use any electrical devices inside the appliance, except for those explicitly recommended by the manufacturer.

Before ﬁ rst operation

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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• Observe the installation instructions.

• Do not open the appliance door more frequently than necessary.

• Occasionally check whether air can circulate freely behind the appliance.

• Condenser unit mounted on the appliance back wall must be kept clean at all times (see section “Cleaning the appliance”).

• If the seal is damaged or loose, replace it as soon as possible.

• Store your food in closed containers or other appropriate packaging.

• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, let it cool down to room temperature.

• Defrost your frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.

• Remove the freezer drawers and door as described in the instructions, in order to make use of the entire capacity.

• Defrost your conventional freezer when a frost layer approximately 3-5 millimetres thick has accumulated on the surfaces in the freezer compartment.

• Make sure the shelves are evenly distributed and that the food is arranged in a way that allows free circulation of air (heed the recommended food arrangement as described in the instructions).

• In appliances ﬁ tted with a fan, do not block the fan slots.

A few tips on how to save power with your refrigerator-freezer combo

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Interior equipment of the appliance will typically vary according to the speciﬁ c model.

1 Freezer 2 Interior light 3 Control panel 4 Adjustable glass shelves 5 Foldable egg rack (closed - 6 eggs,

open - 12 eggs)

6 Pull-out glass shelf (adjustable

height)

7a Storage compartment 8 Refrigerator door pans

(options: deep, shallow; covered or no cover)

9 Door bottle rack with safety holder

Description of the appliance

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• Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant class of the appliance is indicated on the rating plate.

Class Ambient temperature SN (subnormal) from + 10°C to + 32°C N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C ST (subtropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C

Positioning the appliance requires two persons in order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.

• Place the appliance ﬂ atly and ﬁ rmly on a solid base. The appliance is ﬁ tted with adjustable feet on the front side, used to level the appliance (certain models only).

• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight or heat sources. If this is not feasible, install insulation plate between the appliance and adjacent heat source.

• The appliance may stand independently or you may incorporate it into the kitchen cabinet. Be sure to leave enough space for cooling of condenser (distance from the wall or the opening should be 200 cm

). Distance to the

cabinet above the appliance should be at least 5 cm.

After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be

accessible!

Selecting the locationSelecting the location

Positioning the appliance

Installation and connections

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• The appliance is ﬁ tted with spacers to be mounted on the top edge of the condenser. They prevent the rear of the appliance to be pushed too close to the wall. Spacers are fabricated universally regarding the different distance of the condenser from the cabinet, so make sure to position them properly.

• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be ﬁ tted with ground terminal (safety socket). Required nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance.

• Mains power connection and grounding must be made in line with standing regulations and local requirements.

The appliance is able to accommodate minor temporary voltage tolerances, but they may not exceed -6% to +6%.

Connecting to power supply

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Tilt the appliance so that the bottom hinge can be unscrewed and proceed with disassembling as shown in the Figure 3. Then ﬁ x the assembly parts again in the opposite turn. Use the attached opposite hinge insert piece. Use the bungs, which have been pulled out, on the opposite side. Check the door seal. In case that it does not rest well, take it off and turn it by 180°.

Necessary tools: ring spanner No.8, screwdriver, torque 25

Changing the Direction of Opening the Door

Freestanding appliance

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A Temperature setting and on/off knob B Super Freeze switch//turning the fan on (only with some models)

Turn on: rotate the thermostat knob clockwise towards position 7.

Turn off: rotate the knob back to position STOP (0). Setting the temperature

• Higher settings (towards 7) selected with the knob correspond to lower (cooler) temperatures. The temperature in the refrigerator interior may drop below 0°C. Only use higher settings when a lower temperature is desired and recommended or when environment temperature is lower than 16°C. When the environment temperature is normal, a medium setting is recommended.

• A change in the environment temperature affects the temperature in the appliance. Hence, the thermostat setting should be adjusted accordingly.

• When the thermostat knob is set to position STOP (0), the appliance will not operate (cooling system is off); however, the appliance is still powered (a light will illuminate the interior when the refrigerator door is opened).

Turning the appliance on/off

Control panel

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• Operation of the fan results in more uniform distribution of temperature, faster cooling, and reduced accumulation of dew on the storage surface. The fan only operates when the refrigerator door is closed.

• Activating the fan is recommended as an additional function in the following conditions:

- increased temperature in the room (over 30°C),

- increased humidity (during summertime),

- when inserting larger quantities of food (fast cooling).

• Switching the fan on and off

fan super freeze

on off on

Warning: When the fan is switched on, power consumption

increases and the temperature in the refrigerator drops. Hence, it is recommended to reset the temperature in the appliance interior. Recommended settings:

- when fan is activated: position 1-4,

- without the fan: position 4-7.

Temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment also indirectly affects the temperature in the freezer compartment.

FanFan

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(Equipment depends on the model)

• Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides inside the appliance. To remove the shelf, ﬁ rst slide it out as far as the guide allows it, then slightly lift it up and pull it out. Quickly perishable food should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part of the shelves.

If you need space to store higher objects (bottles, jars, jugs) in the refrigerator you can remove the front part of the shelf, relocate it to a lower level, and obtain the required space.

It is protected against accidental slide out. The rack can only be pulled out when it is empty. Lift the back part of the rack and pull it towards yourself. The rack should be placed in the appliance in such way to allow unobstructed door closing. Maximum capacity is 9 bottles of 0,75 l, or 13 kg of total mass – see label on the right side of cabinet interior.

• Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of the refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and vegetables. It retains the right level of moisture and prevents drying out.

• The refrigerator door lining consists of various shelves or holders used for storing cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt, and a stock of other smaller packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom shelf is used for storing bottles.

• Fan ﬁ xed under the ceiling or hidden behind the rear refrigerator panel or within the freezer compartment improves even distribution of temperature and decreases dew upon storage racks.

Shelf Shelf

Adjustable glass shelf Adjustable glass shelf

Horizontal bottle rackHorizontal bottle rack

Vegetable crisp panVegetable crisp pan

Refrigerator door liningRefrigerator door lining

FanFan

Refrigerator accessories

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The tray is especially handy for cold cuts, cheese, etc ... The drawer is pulled out by lifting the front part slightly and then pulling out. The handle may be moved sideways along with the drawer.

Refrigerator compartments:

- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, etc.

- middle section: dairy products, readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TV-dinners, etc.

- bottom section: meat, meat products, delicatessen, etc.

- vegetable drawer: fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, etc.

In appliances without the ZERO’N’FRESH compartment, root

vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnip, etc. should also be stored in the vegetable drawer.

Refrigerator door lining compartments:

- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …

- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …

Freezer compartment:

- upper shelf position: for freezing (only with some models)

- lower shelf position: for storage (only with some models)

Removable snack trayRemovable snack tray

Recommended distribution of food

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• Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed food, correct temperature and hygienic precautions produce substantial impact on the quality of stored food.

• Always respect the best before date, printed on the packaging.

• Food to be stored in the refrigerator should be properly packed as to prevent emission and/or reception of moisture and odors.

• Never store inﬂ ammable, volatile or explosive substances.

• Beverages with high alcohol percentage shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in vertical position.

• Some organic solutions like volatile oils in lemon or orange peel, acids in butter etc. can cause damage in prolonged contact with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer period of time they can cause accelerated aging of the plastic material.

• Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a sign that something is wrong with food or that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see chapter Cleaning).

• If you plan a longer absence, make sure you removed quickly perishable articles of food from the appliance before you leave.

Recommended periods of storing fresh food in the refrigerator

Food Storage period

eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to 10 days cheese up to 10 days carrots, etc… up to 8 days butter up to 7 days cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw chunks

of meat

up to 2 days

ﬁ sh, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day

Important precautions and hints

Storage periodsStorage periods

Storage of food in the refrigerator

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• Activate the fast freeze function by pressing the button (C) for continuous operation 24 hours prior intended freezing.

• 24 hours before freezing fresh food, rotate the A knob to the position between 4 and 6 and use the B switch to activate the super freeze function

After 24 hours, place the fresh food, distributing them evenly across the shelf which should be in the upper position. Fresh food should not be in contact with already frozen packages.

• After 24 hours, move the food to the lower part of the freezer compartment and repeat the freezing process as required.

• When freezing a minor quantity of fresh food (1-2 kg), activating the super freeze function is not required.

• After freezing, rotate the A knob back to the desired setting and use the B switch to deactivate the super freeze function.

Freeze only such food which is suitable for freezing and sustain low temperatures. Food should be of adequate quality and fresh. Select adequate packaging for each kind of food and pack it correctly. The packaging should be air tight and well sealed without leaking since this could cause substantial vitamin loss and dehydration. Mark packages with following data: kind and amount of foods and the date of loading. It is imperative that food is frozen as quickly as possible. We therefore recommend the size of the package not to be too large and to be cooled before loading into the freezer. The amount of the fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer as a single load is declared on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is too large, the quality of freezing is reduced which in turn affects the quality of frozen foods.

Freezing process Freezing process

Important precautions and hints for freezing fresh food

Freezing fresh food and storing frozen food

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The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food. When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the temperature never rises above -18°C. Do not buy packages of food wrapped with frost. This indicates that the package was thawed before at least once. Take care that packages don’t start to thaw during transport to your home. Temperature rise shortens the storage time and affects the quality of commercially frozen foods.

Recommended periods of storing frozen food in the freezer

Food Period

Fruit, beef from 10 to12 months Vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months Venison from 6 to 8 months Pork from 4 to 6 months Chopped (minced ) meat 4 months Bread, pastry, TV-dinners, fat free ﬁ sh 3 months Intestines 2 months Smoked sausages, fat ﬁ sh 1 month

Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves the food but it does not destroy microorganisms which rapidly activate themselves after defrosting and make foods perishable. Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value of food, especially fruits, vegetables and readymade meals.

Storage of industrially frozen food

Storage periods of frozen food

Defrosting frozen foodDefrosting frozen food

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Refrigerator needs no special defrosting procedure, because ice deposited at the inner back wall is defrosted automatically. Ice deposited on the inner back wall during the compressor operation is defrosted when the compressor stops operating, and condensed water drops are drained through the outlet in the inner back wall into the drain pan situated above the compressor where it evaporates. In case you should notice excessive ice formation at the rear refrigerator panel (3-5 mm thick), switch the appliance off and thaw it manually.

• The freezer should be defrosted when approximately 3-5 mm of frost or ice is accumulated on the freezer walls.

• 24 hours before defrosting, rotate the A button to a position between 4 and 6 and activate the super freeze function to additionally cool the food.

• Then, take the frozen food from the freezer and protect it from thawing.

• Turn off the appliance – rotate the thermostat knob A to the STOP (0) position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• Leave the door open until the frost or ice can be easily removed from the surfaces using e.g. a plastic scraper. Be careful not to damage the freezer interior surfaces. Remove the frost or ice from the freezer using a cloth, before it melts.

• Do not use any electrical devices (e.g. a hairdryer) to defrost the appliance.

• Do not use any defrosting sprays to defrost the freezer as these sprays could damage the plastic parts or harm your health.

• Clean the appliance interior and wipe it dry (see Cleaning the Appliance).

Automatic defrosting of the refrigerator

Defrosting the freezerDefrosting the freezer

Defrosting the appliance

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• Before returning the food into the freezer, turn on the appliance, rotate the A knob back to the desired setting and deactivate the super freeze function.

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Prior any cleaning attempt disconnect the appliance from the mains (see the control chapter for ON/OFF function), and pull the

power cord from the mains wall outlet.

Make sure to remove traces of any cleansing agents you had been using.

• Clean the exterior of the appliance with water and liquid detergent.

• Do not use abrasive or aggressive agents (such as stainless steel cleansers) for cleaning of plastic and coated surfaces as you can damage them.

• Clean coated and/or aluminum surfaces with soft cloth and alcohol based cleansing agent (for example glass cleaners).

• Wash the interior of the appliance with liquid detergent and lukewarm water, mixed with a little vinegar.

• Containers, shelves, and drawers with a decorative proﬁ le (metallic appearance) are not dishwasher safe! They can only be cleaned with a dissolved liquid detergent and a soft cloth. Do not rub them!

• Cooling surface on the rear wall is periodically defrosted. The drain groove and the outlet through which the water is discharged should not be clogged (food residues).

Check them regularly and clean as required (e.g. with a plastic

straw).

• The condenser on the rear wall must always be clean and free of dust or kitchen fumes deposits, therefore clean the dust periodically with non-metallic brush or vacuum cleaner..

• Clean also the drip pan above the compressor. If you removed the pan, please make sure you replace it to the same position, and check that it is in completely horizontal position!

• Ice and/or frost deposits exceeding 3-5 mm increase energy consumption, so you need to remove them regularly. Do not use sharp pointed objects, solvents or sprays.

• After cleaning switch the appliance on and reload the food.

Cleaning the appliance

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