Nordmende RTL265WHA User Manual [de]

LARDER

Instruction booklet

KÜHLGERÄT

Bedienungsanleitung

TM

RTL265WHA+

Index

BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE ............................................................................2

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

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

Installing and Operating your Fridge...................................................................... 4

Before Using your Fridge........................................................................................ 4

USAGE INFORMATION ..........................................................................................5

Thermostat Setting ................................................................................................. 5

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................6

Defrosting ................................................................................................................ 7

Replacing The Bulb ................................................................................................ 7

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING ........................................................................8

Repositioning the Door .......................................................................................... 8

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE .................................................................................8

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS........................10

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CHAPTER 1.

BEFORE USING YOUR FRIDGE

Safety Instructions

• If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutene),
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 refrigerator or freezer compartment of the
appliance.

• 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.

• 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.

Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for
the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

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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 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.

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

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

• 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 similarly qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

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Installing and Operating your Fridge

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

• 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 electrician.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 Fridge

• 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

Thermostat Setting

Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.

• Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator
compartment.By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 5 », colder temperatures
can be obtained.

• « 0 » position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.

• For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the knob
between minimum and medium position.(1-3)

• For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set knob to
medium position.(3-4)

• Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and
how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment. If required,change the temperature setting.

• Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can below 5°C.

• When you first switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance
should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufficient temperature.

• In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance.

• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before
restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor.

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CHAPTER 3.

• Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.

• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.

• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth
or a sponge using warm and soapy water.

• Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water.
Do not wash in washing machine.

• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like
thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• You should clean the condenser with broom at least twice
a year in order to provide energy saving and increase
the productivity.

• Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

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Defrosting

• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation ; the
defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.

• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically
with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the
refrigerator instead of flowing out.

• You can also pour ½ glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.

Replacing The Bulb

To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;

1- Unplug your fridge.
2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4- Install the cover.
5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original

position.

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