Nordmende RTF391NFIX, RTF391NFWH User Manual [de]

NO FROST ELECTRONIC FREEZER

Instruction Booklet

ELEKTRONISCHER EISFREI-GEFRIER-

SCHRANK

Bedienungsanleitung

RTF391NFIX

RTF391NFWH

Index

BEFOREUSING YOUR FRIDGE ............................................................................. 2

Information on No-Frost Technology............................................................................. 2

Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 2

Safety warnings ............................................................................................................. 3

Installing and Operating your Freezer ........................................................................... 4

Before Using your Freezer ............................................................................................ 5

USAGEINFORMATION .......................................................................................... 6

Operating your Freezer .................................................................................................. 6

MODE Button ......................................................................................................................... 6

SET Button............................................................................................................................. 6

Freezer Department Temperature Adjustment and Activating FAST FREEZING Mode ....... 7

Fast Freezing Mode .............................................................................................................. 7

While SF mode is selected: .................................................................................................. 8

Economy mode ...................................................................................................................... 8

Warnings about Temperature Adjustments .................................................................. 9

PLACING THE FOOD ............................................................................................. 9

Defrosting .................................................................................................................... 14

CLEANINGAND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 14

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING....................................................................... 15

Repositioning the Door ............................................................................................... 15

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE ............................................................................... 16

Advice for Saving Energy ............................................................................................. 19

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ......................... 20

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CHAPTER 1.

BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE

Information on No-Frost Technology

No-frost fridges differ from other static fridges in their

operating principle.

In normal fridges, the humidity entering the fridge in the door openings and the humidity of the food causes freezing in the freezer department. To defrost the snow and ice in the freezer department, you should turn off the fridge, take the food that needs to be kept in a constant temperature off the fridge, and remove the ice gathered in the freezer department periodically.

The situation is completely different in no-frost fridges. Dry and cold air is blowed to the fridge and freezer departments homogeneously from several points via a blower fan. Cold air dispersed homogeneously even between the shelves cools all your food equally and uniformly, thus prevents humidity and freezing.

Therefore your no-frost fridge allows you ease of use, besides its huge volume and stylish appearance.

Safety Instructions

• If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure or in structure for building

in, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process.

• Do not use electrical appliances in the freezer.

• If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock themselves inside.

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• Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.

Important note:

Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet.

Conformity Information

• Tropical Class is defined for the environment temperatures between 16°C and 43°C in accordance with the TS EN ISO 15502 Standards.

• The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.

Safety warnings

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting

process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them to hang over the door.

• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent electrocution!

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer department. Bottles or cans may explode.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.

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• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it, ice may cause iceburns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer department!

• Do not re-freeze the frozen goods after being melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

• Do not cover the body or top of freezer with lace. This effects the performance of your freezer.

• Fix the accessories in the freezer during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.

• When the door of the freezer is closed, vacuum will occur. Wait for about 1 minute to reopen it.

• This application is optional for easy opening door. With this application, a little condensation may occur around this area and you may take it out.

• The appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don’t play with the appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or similary qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

Installing and Operating your Freezer

• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system at your home.

• Operating voltage for your freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• Before starting to use your fridge, please call the nearest Authorized service and get free help on the installation, operation and usage of your fridge.

• Mains cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don’t have a receptacle confirming with this, please have it done by a qualified electirician.

• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• It should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

• Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser at the back of the refrigerator in order to prevent cleaning to the wall for good performance.

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• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface. Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.

• If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between them.

• Install the distance adjustment plastic (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

• The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate height to allow your fridge operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.

Before Using your Freezer

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.

• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

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CHAPTER 2.

USAGE INFORMATION

Operating your Freezer

(For some models)

FREEZER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

MODE BUTTON

SET BUTTON

MODE Button

• Mode button allows switching between Freezer Department Indicator, Fast Freezing Mode Lamp, Economy Mode Lamp.

• When you press once, Freezer Department Indicator starts to flash.

POWER LAMP

ECONOMY MODE LAMP

FAST FREEZING MODE LAMP

Set value is ready to be changed.

• When you press twice, Fast Freezing Mode Lamp starts to flash.

• When you press three times, Economy Mode Lamp starts to flash.

SET Button

Allows the temperature adjustment of the related department when Freezer Department Indicator is selected with the mode button.

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Freezer Department Temperature Adjustment and Activating FAST FREEZING Mode

• Initial temperature value for Freezer Department

Indicator is -18

• Press mode button once.

• The set value for freezer Department indicator starts to flash when you press this button.

• The value for freezer Department indicator changes for a lower temperature each time you press this button when the indicator is flashing.

(-16

C, -17oC, -18oC, -19oC, -20oC, -21oC, -22oC, -23oC, -24oC)

• When you wait for 5 seconds without pressing any button after reaching the desired set value, the set value is activated and your fridge operates with that set value.

• When you press set button until the value for Freezer Department Indicator reaches

-24

C (maximum cold position), if you press the button again, SF letters will flash.

• If you continue to press the button when SF is flashing, the values will start again from -16

Recommended Temperature Values for Freezer

When w ould it be adjusted? Inner Temperature

When small amount of food is stored In normal usage When lots of food is stored

Fast Freezing Mode

•Tofreezeplentyoffood

• To freeze ready foods

• To freeze foods rapidly

• To store the seasonal foods for a long time

How to use;

• Press the mode button until Fast Freezing mode.

-16

C, -17oC

C, -19oC, -20oC, -21oC

-18

C, -23oC, -24oC

-22

• While Fast Freezing Mode Lamp is flashing if no button is clicked for 5 seconds then a beep sound will be heard and the mode will be enabled.

• While the Fast Freezing mode is active the letters “SF” will be seen at the Indicator of the Freezer.

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While SF mode is selected:

To cancel SF Mode and continue with previous set value:

Please press Mode Button 2 times and wait for 5 secs. SF mode will be cancelled and appliance will start to work according to previous set value.

To cancel SF Mode and continue with new set value:

Please press Mode Button 1 time and in 5 sec, push set button until you see set value you want and wait for 5 secs. SF mode will be cancelled and appliance will start to work according to new set value.

To cancel SF Mode and activate Economy Mode:

Please press Mode Button 3 times and wait for 5 secs. SF mode will be cancelled and appliance will start to work according to Economy Mode.

Note: "Super Freezing" mode will be cancelled automatically after 24 hours or when the freezer sensor temperature falls below -32°C.

If Super Freeze mode is finished automatically, SF led will continue to light. It is enough to push mode button to turn off SF led.

Economy mode

Your freezer will consume minimum energy at -18°C set value which is the most optimum storage condition.

When to use;

• When you want your refrigerator to operate economically.

How to use;

• Press the mode button until Economy Mode Led lights up (3 times).

• While the Economy Mode Led is flashing if no button is clicked then a beep sound will be heard and the mode will be enabled.

• During this mode, the freezer compartment operate at the special temperature value set on the control circuit.

• While the Economy mode is active the letters "Ec" will be seen at the Indicator the Freezer Compartment.

WhileEconomymodeisselected;

To cancel Economy Mode and continue with previous set value:

Please press Mode Button 3 times and wait for 5 secs. Economy mode will be

cancelled and appliance will start to work according to previous set value.

To cancel SF Mode and continue with new set value:

Please press Mode Button 1 time and in 5 sec, push set button until you see set value you want and wait for 5 secs. Economy mode will be cancelled and appliance will start to work according to new set value.

To cancel Economy Mode and activate SF Mode:

Please press Mode Button 3 times and wait for 5 secs. Economy mode will be cancelled and appliance will start to work according to SF Mode.

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Warnings about Temperature Adjustments

• Your temperature adjustments will not be deleted when an energy breakdown occurs.

• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside the fridge and ambient temperature of the place of your fridge.

• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled.

• Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.

• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

CHAPTER 3.

• Use your freezer to keep frozen food for a long time and to produce ice.

• Do not place food you want to freeze next to frozen food.

• You should freeze your food (meat, minced meat, fish etc) in portions that allow consuming in a time.

• Do not put fresh and warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.

• While freezing fresh food (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in parts in order to use in one time.

• For storing the frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.

• Maximum load; if you want to load large quantities and use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers (Except the bottom one). You can store bulky items directly on the shelves.

• When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.

PLACING THE FOOD

• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.

• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

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• If you would use maximum freezing capacity of your freezer

• Take the frozen food in the upper basket to other baskets and activate “Fast Freezing” mode. “Fast Freezing” mode will be deactivated automatically after 24 hours. Place the food you want to freeze to the upper basket of the freezer department without exceeding the freezing capacity of your fridge. (Your refrigerator has the capacity to freeze 15 kg at 25°C and 14 kg at 32°C) Then reactivate the “Fast Freezing” mode. You can put your food next to other frozen food after they are frozen (minimum 24 hours after “Fast Freezing” mode is activated for the 2nd time).

• If you would freeze about 3 kg food in your freezer:

• You can place your food without touching other frozen food and activate “Fast Freezing” mode. You can put your food next to other frozen food after they are frozen (after minimum 24 hours).

• Do not re-freeze the frozen goods after being melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

• Do not place hot food to the freezer before cooling them. This may cause the spoiling of food frozen before in the freezer.

• When you are buying frozen food, make sure that they frozen in proper conditions and the package is undamaged.

• Follow the instructions for storing conditions on the package of the frozen food while storing them. If there is no explanation, food must be consumed in a short time.

• If the package of frozen food is humid and smells bad, it may be stored under inappropriate conditions and spoiled. Do not buy this kind of food!

• Storing time for frozen food may differ according to the ambient temperature, frequency of door openings, thermostat adjustments, type of food and the time between the buying of the food and placing of the food in the freezer. Always follow instructions on the package and do not exceed storing period.

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Storage

MEAT AND FISH Preparation

Beef Steak Wrapped in foil 6-10 1-2

Lamb meat Wrapped in foil 6-8 1-2

Veal roast Wrapped in foil 6-10 1-2

Veal cubes In small pieces 6-10 1-2

Lamb cubes In pieces 4-8 2-3

In the form of oblate

Minced meat

Giblets In pieces 1-3 1-2

packages without being

spiced

Duration

(months)

1-3 2-3

Thawing period at room temperature

(hours)

Bologna / Sausage

/ Salami

Chicken and turkey Wrapped in foil 7-8 10-12

Goose / duck Wrapped in foil 4-8 10

Venison, pork,

rabbit

Freshwater fish,

trout, carp, catfish

Lean fish; sea

bass, turbot, sole Fatty fish; bonito,

mackerel, blue fish,

anchovy

Shellfish Cleaned and put into bags 4-6 Until it is well thawed

Must be packed even if it

has a membrane

Portions of 2.5 kg and with

no bones

It should be washed and

dried after it is well cleaned

inside and scaled, the tail

and head parts should be cut

off where necessary.

1-2 Until it is well thawed

9-12 10-12

2 Until it is well thawed

4-8 Until it is well thawed

2-4 Until it is well thawed

Caviar

Snail

Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed.

If the meat is not cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.

In its package, inside an

aluminum or plastic cup

In salt water, inside an

aluminum or plastic cup

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2-3 Until it is well thawed

3 Until it is well thawed

FRUITS AND

VEGETABLES

Cauliflower

Preparation

Remove outer leaves and

cut core in pieces. Then

store in a container of water

with a small amount of

lemon juice.

Storage

Duration

(months)

10-12

Thawing period at room temperature

(hours)

Can be used without waiting to be thawed

Green beans,

String beans

Peas Hull and wash them 12

Mushrooms and

Asparagus

Cabbage In a cleaned fashion 6-8

Eggplant

Corn

Carrot

Pepper

Wash them and cut into

small pieces

Wash them and cut into

small pieces

Cut it into pieces of 2 cm

after washing it

Clean it and pack it with its

cob or in kernels

Clean them and cut into

slices

Remove the stem, cut in two,

and remove the seeds/core

10-13

6-9

10-12

8-10

Can be used without waiting to be thawed

2-In the room

temperature

Can be used without waiting to be thawed

Spinach Washed 6-9

Apple and Pear Peel and slice 8-10 5-In the refrigerator

Apricot, Peach

Strawberry,

Raspberry

Cooked fruits

Plums, Cherries,

Sour Cherries

Divide it in half and remove

the pit (stone)

Wash and clean them 8-12

Inside a cup with addition of

10% of sugar

Wash them and remove the

stems

4-6 4-In the refrigerator

8-12

2-In the room

temperature

2-In the room

temperature

4-In the room

temperature

5-7 - In the room

temperature

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Dairy Products

and Pastries

Preparation

Storage

Duration

(months)

Storage Conditions

Milk

Cheese - other

than white cheese

Butter, margarine

Egg white 10-12 In a closed container

Egg mixture

(white-yolk)

Egg*

Egg yolk

In the form of slices 6-8

In its own package 6

It is mixed very well, a pinch

of salt or sugar is added to

prevent it from getting too

thick

It is mixed very well, a pinch

of salt or sugar is added to

prevent it from getting too

thick

2-3

10 In a closed container

8-10 In a closed container

Only homogenized

product

They may be left in their

original packages for

short time storage. They

should also be wrapped

in plastic foil for long

term storage.

*Should never be frozen with its shell. Albumen and yolk should be frozen individually

or completely mixed.

Thawing period at

Storage period (months)

Bread 4-6 2-3

Biscuits 3-6 1-1,5

Pie 1-3 2-3

Tart 1-1,5 3-4

Phyllo dough 2-3 1-1,5

Pizza 2-3 2-4

Some spices in cooked food (aniseed, basil, dill, vinegar, spice mix, ginger, garlic,

onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, bologna sausage etc.) may have a foul taste when stored for a long time. Therefore, frozen food should be spiced just a little or spice shoul be added after the food is thawed.

room temperature

(hours)

Thawing duration in

the oven (minutes)

4-5 (220-225 °C) 5-8 (190-200 °C) 5-10 (200-225 °C) 5-8 (190-200 °C) 5-8 (190-200 °C) 15-20 (200 °C)

The storing time for the food depends on the oil used. Margarines, veal fat, olive oil and butter are suitable, peanut oil and lard are not suitable. Cooked food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic containers, other food should be frozen wrapped in plastic foil or in plastic bags.

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