Tricity Bendix FD 792 User Manual

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FD 792

OPERATING AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

FRIDGE-FREEZER

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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. If
the supply cord 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.

During Use

¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.

¥ 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 Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if

consumed straight from the freezer.

¥ ManufacturersÕ 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.

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CONTENTS

Instructions for the user

Important Safety Information

2

Description of the appliance

4

Operation

5

Before use 5

Starting up and temperature regulation 5

The freezer compartment 5

Temperature control 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 5

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Fresh food refrigeration 6

Normal operating sounds 6

Movable shelves 7

Positioning the door shelves 7

Health and Safety Guidelines

8

Maintenance and Cleaning

9

Internal cleaning 9

External cleaning 9

When the appliance is not in use 9

Changing the light bulb 9

Defrosting 9

Something not working

11

Service and Spare Parts

12

Customer Care

12

Guarantee Conditions

15

Instructions for the
installer

Technical specification

16

Installation

17

Positioning 17

Rear spacers 17

Electrical Connection

18

Door Reversal

19

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

B

C

A- Freezer calender (recommended storage times for frozen foods)
B- Dairy compartment (for dairy products to prevent tainting)
C- Shelf with egg trays
D- Bottle storage shelf
E- Salad crisper (to keep fruit and vegetables fresh)
F- Glass shelf
G- Drain channel
H- Cooked foods storage shelves
I- Thermostat control for both compartments
J- Frozen food storage
K - Ice tray
L - Shelf for freezing fresh foods

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.

Starting-up and temperature
regulation

Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the
refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, to be
found on the upper right side of the inner liner,
clockwise, from the ÇOÈ position, to start the
appliance. Temperature adjustment is obtained by
turning the thermostat knob to the required setting. A
medium setting of between 2-4 is generally the most
suitable. However, the thermostat knob setting
should be adjusted depending on the temperature
required inside the appliance. This, in turn, depends
on a number of factors such as the ambient
temperature, the number of times the door is
opened, the quantity of food stored and the location
of the appliance. Turn the knob clockwise, to higher
numbers, to obtain a lower temperature, or
anticlockwise if a higher temperature is required.

Important

If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible
that because a very low temperature has been
selected, the motor is working continuously, which
prevents the defrost cycle from operating.

To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number should
be selected on the thermostat and you should notice
that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is
correct.

If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the
thermostat to a higher number, however you should
turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic
defrosting.

The freezer compartment

The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the same thermostat which controls the temperature
within the fridge. Normally, it is not necessary to
adjust the thermostat setting when freezing fresh
food.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3 kg. of fresh
food.
Place food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer as
this is the coldest part.
The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best
quality.
The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze
quickly.
Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal. Stick a label on each pack
showing the contents and date of freezing. This
makes it easy to check storage times.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the
freezer next to food which is already frozen as this
could cause the temperature of the frozen food to
rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.

Important

In the event of a power cut if you do not open the
door the food in the freezer will be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.

Warning

After having closed the freezer door, wait 1 or 2
minutes before trying to open it again. The vacuum
created inside the freezer makes it difficult to re­open immediately.

Frozen food storage

If the freezer has been out of use for some time, we
advise you to run your appliance for at least two
hours with the thermostat control to the highest
number before storing frozen food.

Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward.
The packs can be placed beside each other or on
top of each other.

You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food
in the compartment as quickly as possible after
purchase. Also ensure that the external packaging is
intact. Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it
must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed
the storage times indicated.

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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 or to the fixed freezer shelves.

¥ When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is

being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.

¥ A thermostat controls the compressor, and you

will hear a faint ÕclickÕ 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 & wild fowl): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of 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.

Do not open the freezer door too often and do not
leave open longer than necessary.

Warning

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.

Ices Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin
burns.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.

Thawing

Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may even be
cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take
longer.

Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.

Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.

Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one or more trays for
ice-cubes trays.

Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand
and place them in the freezer compartment.

To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist.

Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove
the trays from the freezer.