Indesit CA55S User Manual

Operating Instructions

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION

English, 1

CA 55 (UK) CA 55 K (UK) CA 55 S (UK)

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4

Positioning and connection Door reversal

Description of the appliance, 5

Overall view

Start-up and use, 6-7

Starting the appliance Using the refrigerator to its full potential Using the freezer to its full potential

Maintenance and care, 8

Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Replacing the light bulb

Precautions and tips, 9

General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment

Troubleshooting, 10

Assistance, 11-12

Installation

! Before placing your new appliance into operation

please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

Positioning and connection

Positioning

1. Place the appliance in a well-ventilated humidity-free room.

2. Do not obstruct the rear fan grills. The compressor and condenser give off heat and require good ventilation to operate correctly and save energy.

3. Leave a space of at least 10 cm between the top part of the appliance and any furniture above it, and at least 5 cm between the sides and any furniture/side walls.

4. Ensure the appliance is away from any sources of heat (direct sunlight, electric stove, etc.).

5. In order to maintain the correct distance between the appliance and the wall behind it, fit the spacers supplied in the installation kit, following the instructions provided.

Levelling

1. Install the appliance on a level and rigid floor.

2. If the floor is not perfectly horizontal, make the necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the single foot at the front of the appliance.

Electrical connections

After the appliance has been transported, carefully place it vertically and wait at least 3 hours before connecting it to the electricity mains. Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket ensure the following:

• The appliance is earthed and the plug is compliant with the law.

• The socket can withstand the maximum power of the appliance, which is indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left side of the fridge (e.g. 150 W).

• The voltage must be in the range between the values indicated on the data plate located on the bottom left side (e.g. 220-240V).

• The socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. If the socket is incompatible with the plug, ask an authorised technician to replace it ( Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.

! Once the appliance has been installed, the power supply cable and the electrical socket must be easily accessible.

! The cable must not be bent or compressed.

! The cable must be checked regularly and replaced by

authorised technicians only (see Assistance).

! The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

see Assistance

Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Replacing fuse covers:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

Fitting a new plug

IMPORTANT:

WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.

Changing the plug:

Removing the plug

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable or to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc. please ensure that either:

- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp rewireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval.

- The mains cable is wired directly into a 13amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch (in compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug

Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close as possible to the moulded plug. Remove the fuse.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

- Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal marked 'E' or

- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked 'L' or coloured red or brown.

- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N' or coloured Black or Blue.

If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.

If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives : Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC

or coloured Green and Yellow.

WARNING: To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

DOOR REVERSAL

Warning: Before attempting to remove the doors, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.

It is recommended that you remove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated containers whilst carrying out this operation. You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto its back onto suitable protective materials (i.e. original packaging).

Remove the doors

1. Lay down the appliance on its back.

2. Unscrew, remove and retain the bottom hinge.

3. Slightly open the bottom door and slide downward remove and carefully place to one side

4. Remove centre hinge and spacer if fitted. Slightly open the top door and slide downwards, remove and carefully place to one side.

5. Unscrew and remove the top front cover from the cabinet .

6. Unscrew and remove the hinge pin and the bolt from the top right hand and refit them into the hole in the left hand side. Refit the top front cover.

7. Use a thin blunt instrument to remove the top and bottom hinge bushes and blanking plugs from the doors, take care not to mark the door handle. Reposition the blanking plugs and bushes on the opposite side.

8. Fit the blanking plugs provided into the right hand two centre hinge holes.

Replacing the doors

1. Slide the top door upwards and locate the top hinge pin into the door brush. Reposition the centre hinge on the opposite side.

2. Carefully slide bottom door upward into the centre hinge pin.

3. Unscrew the bottom hinge pin and refit it on the opposite side..

4. Fit the bottom hinge making sure that the door is aligned to the cabinet.

5. Carefully stand the appliance upright in it’s required location and make sure it is sitting level on the floor. Open and close the doors checking that the gasket makes a good seal without any gaps when the doors are closed.

Note: Replace loose items/fittings back into the appliance and leave for at least 15 minutes before switching back on.

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