Indesit IN FS 1212 UK.1 Instruction manual

Operating Instructions

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IN FS 1211 UK IN FS 1212 UK

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Positioning and connection

Description of the appliance, 4

Overall view

Start-up and use, 5

Starting the appliance Using the freezer to its full potential

Maintenance and care, 6

Switching the appliance off Cleaning the appliance Avoiding mould and unpleasant odours Defrosting the appliance

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment

Troubleshooting, 8

Assistance, 9

Guarantee, 10

After Sales Service, 11

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, adjust the refrigerator by tightening or loosening the front feet.

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 inside the freezer (e.g. 150 W).

• The voltage is in the range of values indicated on the

data plate located inside the freezer (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 ( 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.

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.

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.

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WARNING:

T o avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.

! 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.

Fitting a new plug

IMPORT ANT

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

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.

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

or coloured Green and Yellow.

If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13amp fuse.

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

Description of the appliance

Overall view

The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.

GREEN indicator Light

RED indicator Light YELLOW indicator Light

ON/OFF switch

GREEN indicator light

This is illuminated when the appliance is connected to the electricity mains (press the ON/OFF switch so it is in the - position).

RED Light This light goes on when the temperature inside the appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs.

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TEMPERATURE CONTROL Knob

YELLOW indicator light

This is illuminated when the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is in the Super position.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob This automatically adjusts the temperature inside the appliance. Increasingly cold temperatures may be selected by moving the knob from position 1 to position 4. The Super position is used to freeze fresh food.

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