Frigidaire RL2352 User Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
RL 2352
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 105-61
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed. When­ever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
Keep all packaging well away from children.
General Safety
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
T ake utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
The appliance must not be located close to cookers, radiators or boilers.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs.
Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the freezer.
Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.
At the end of the Appliance Life
When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.
Printed on recycled paper
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CONTENTS
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Information 2 Description of the Appliance 4 Operation 4
Before use 4 Setting the temperature 4 Fresh food refrigeration 5 Normal operating sounds 5 Movable shelves 5 Positioning the door shelves 5
Hints and Tips 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 6
Internal cleaning 6 External cleaning 6 When the appliance is not in use 6 Changing the light bulb 6 Defrosting 6
Something Not Working 7
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specification 8 Installation 8
Positioning 8 Rear Spacers 9
Electrical Connection 9 Door Reversal 10
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Door reversal directions
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.
2. Gently lay the fridge on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing;
3. Remove the bottom hinge (1) retaining screws and remove the foot (2);
4. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew the latter and then refit it on the opposite side;
5. Unscrew the foot on the left side and refit it on the opposite side;
6. Remove the two screws which mask the holes for fixing the hinge from the left hand side;
7. Refit the door, the lower hinge (1) and the foot (2);
8. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs supplied in the documentation pack.
Important
After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.
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2
G
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OPERATION
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.
Setting the temperature
The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an “OFF” (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum coldness Position 6 = maximum coldness Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
The intermediate position is usually the most suitable (3-4).
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A
C
D
G
E
F
B
A- Thermostat control B- Dairy compartment C- Can storage shelf D- Bottle storage shelf E- Salad crisper F- Glass shelf G- Storage shelves
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors:
– room temperature – how often the door is opened – how much food is stored – position of the appliance
Important
During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume.
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PR60
A
45°
Rear spacers
The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance.
Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the Figure. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A) vertical) until they lock into place.
Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent
the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
«E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Service Force Centre.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibi­lity Directive) and subsequent modifications.
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GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP . FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
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Normal Operating Sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
Athermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint ’click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry or chicken): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the salad crispers.
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as shown in the diagram.
D758
D040
Food Storage
To obtain the best results from the appliance neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean, refer to Maintenance and Cleaning.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly.
It is advisable to peridocally clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
HINTS AND TIPS
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INSTALLATION
Positioning
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C (90°F). It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance may not operate correctly.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet. There must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).
Important
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS ALOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENTYOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions on “Door reversal”.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Height 124 cm Width 55 cm
Depth 60 cm
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOT ALPOWER ABSORBED 110 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.55 kWh GROSS CAPACITY 235 l NET CAPACITY 230 l
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
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100 mm10 mm
10 mm
A
B
NP007
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers.
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Defrosting
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor, where it evaporates.
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the salad crispers. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing.
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Changing the light bulb
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward toward the middle of the cabinet. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available from your nearest Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
External cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
D273
CONDENSER
COMPRESSOR
DEFROST TRAY
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEA VE ASTRONG ODOUR.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
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Symptom
No power to the appliance
The light does not come on
The temperature in the fridge
The compressor runs continously
Noise Water under the salad crispers
Solution
Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a power cut by checking the household
lights. Check the fuse has not blown.
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. Replace the bulb if it has blown. Check the door light switch is not jammed.
Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance’s operating limits of 10°C to 32°C. Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.
Check that the door is closed. Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the
cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Refer to normal operating sounds. Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see Maintenance
and Cleaning).
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre
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