Tricity Bendix ECD806, FD806W User Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER FD806W

ECD806

Thank you for buying a TRICITY BENDIX DOMESTIC APPLIANCE
To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction

book carefully before using the appliance and retain for future reference. If you require
guidance in the use of the appliance or require further information, please contact our
Customer Care Department.

TRICITY BENDIX
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 47
NEWBURY
BERKSHIRE
RG14 5XL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them
all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are
unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

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.

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
cord 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.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Switch off, and unplug the appliance before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
work.

Do not use sharp instruments to scrape off
frost or ice. (See defrosting instructions).

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. Contact your
local Service Force Centre.

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.

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use
only, specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it
has thawed out.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.

Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from 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.

Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions

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Please read this

instruction book carefully

before use and retain

for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

For the User

Important Safety Instructions 3

Description of the Appliance 5

Using Your Appliance 6

Before Use 6
To Start The Appliance 6
Thermostat Control 6
Larder Compartment 7

Storage Guide
Shelf Adjustment

The Freezer Compartment 8

Frozen Food Storage
Freezing Fresh Food

Hints and Tips 9

Normal Operating Sounds 9
Food Storage 9
Energy Saving Advice 9
In the Event of a Power Failure 9

For the Installer

Installation Instructions 16

Technical Information 16
Electrical Connections 17

Electrical Requirements 17

Installation requirements 18
Ventilation requirements 18
Levelling 18

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Door Reversal 19

Side Fixed Handle Change 20

Guarantee Conditions 21

Maintenance and Cleaning 10

Internal Cleaning 10
External Cleaning 10
To Change the Lightbulb 10
Defrosting Your Appliance 11
When the Appliance is Not in Use 11

What Happens if Something
Goes Wrong 12

Service and Spare Parts 13

Service Centres 14

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Freezer Flaps

Description of the Appliance

Non Heat Resistant Top

Dairy Compartment

Fridge Cooling Plate

Adjustable Shelf

Salad Drawer Cover

Salad Drawer

Level Adjusters

THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE SHRINK WRAP PACK SHOULD BE POSITIONED

IN LINE WITH THE ABOVE DIAGRAM

Fridge/Freezer
Thermostat Control

Door Storage Shelf

Bottle Shelf

Pack Contents:

FD806W

Wire Shelf/Trim Assembly (2)
Glass Salad Drawer Cover/Trim (1)
Salad Drawer (1)
Egg Tray (1)
Ice Tray (1)

ECD806

Wire Shelf/Trim Assembly (2)
Glass Salad Drawer Cover/Trim (1)
Salad Drawer (1)
Egg Tray (1)
Ice Tray (1)
Butter Dish (1)

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USING THE APPLIANCE

This appliance is designed for
domestic use only, specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs.

This appliance is designed to operate in
ambient temperatures (surrounding air
temperature) between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C
(90°F).
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.,
colder or warmer, the appliance will not
operate correctly. Should the ambient
temperatures be exceeded for long periods,
the temperature in the freezer section will rise
above -18°C and food spoilage may occur.

Before Use

Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm
water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml
to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the
appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive
powders, highly perfumed cleaning
products, wax polishes or products
containing alcohol.

To Start the Appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after
installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the
mains supply.

3. Turn the thermostat control to the required
setting. A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for
normal operation (see thermostat control).

4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours
for the correct temperature to be reached
before placing food inside.

Thermostat Control

The thermostat control inside the fridge
compartment regulates the temperature both
within the fridge and freezer compartments.
Thermostat control is marked from 1-6, the higher
the number, the colder the setting.

Position 1 - Cold
Position 6 - Coldest

The temperature will be affected by:

Ambient temperature

How often the door is opened
How much food is stored
Position of the appliance

In determining the correct temperature control
setting, all these factors have to be considered
and some experimentation may be necessary

Do not allow children to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.

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Larder Compartment

The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh food inside is 0oC to 5oC (32oF to 41oF). The warmest
part of the fridge compartment is at the top of the cabinet and the coolest at the bottom.

Storage Guide

Frozen food storage,
freezing fresh food,
ice making

Cooked meats,
ready meals,
baked goods

Dairy produce,
margarine,
preserves,
marmalade

Fresh meats,
fresh poultry,
fresh fish,
mince, burgers

Eggs, butter,
cheese

Preserves,
marmalade

Vegetables,
fruit

Adjustable shelves

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Store light items such as small cartons and jars

on the shelves provided in the door. The bottle
shelf can be used for the storage of heavier
bottles.

The larder compartment is fitted with shelves
which are adjusted for the storage of different
sized articles.

Drinks, milk

If the door cannot be opened further than 90
remove the shelves by tilting the shelf
downwards and pulling outwards.

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The Freezer Compartment

The symbol means that your freezer will
store frozen food at -18
allowing for long term frozen food storage and
freezing of fresh food. The freezer temperature is
controlled automatically by the thermostat
situated in the larder compartment.

°C (-0.4°F) or colder

Freezing Fresh Food

The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in
24 hours is 4.5kg. Place the fresh food on the top
freezer shelf. Food may need rearranging to
achieve this.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it
has thawed out.

Due to the different installations, methods of
usage and weather conditions, adjustments to the
temperature settings may be required.

These are best assessed against a
temperature reading on a thermometer
buried in the frozen food. The reading
must be taken quickly as the thermometer
temperature will rise rapidly after removal.

Frozen Food Storage

The appliance has the following net storage
volume:

62 litres (2.18 cuft)

19.8kg (43.6 lb)

† This is a standard measurement and the

actual capacity depends upon the density and
sizes of the food. The above figures are
based on an average density of 0.32 kg per
litre (20 lb per cuft).

Pre packed commercially frozen food should be
stored in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment
and should be put in the freezer as soon as
possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for
long term storage which generally means up to 3
months but the length of the time can vary and it
is important to follow the recommended times
shown on packets of commercially frozen food.

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

Hints and Tips

Any opened packets of frozen food,
should be rewrapped in airtight materials
to prevent surface evaporation which
causes drying or 'freezer burn'.

Frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be used
immediately or thrown away. Alternatively
if the food is uncooked and has not been
completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.

Aim to check dates on packets and rotate
food regularly. Although storage longer
than recommended is not harmful, flavours
and textures begin to change.

Do not place sealed containers or
carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks into
the freezer as it creates pressure on the
container which may cause it to explode
resulting to damage to the freezer.

Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be
consumed immediately after removal from
the freezer as it may result in low
temperature skin abrasions.

Manufacturers storage times should be
adhered to.

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