tricity bendix FDF107G User Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FROST FREE FRIDGE/FREEZER FDF107W

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

Tel: [phone]
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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.

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

Control Panel 5

Using Your Appliance 6

Before Use 6
To Start The Appliance 6
Thermostat Control 6
Mains On / Off Switch 7
Indicator Light 7
Low Ambient Temperature Control 7
Larder Compartment 8

Storage Guide
Shelf Adjustment

For the Installer

Installation Instructions 17
Technical Information 17

Electrical Connections 18

Electrical Requirements 18

Installation 19

Installation Requirements 19
Ventilation Requirements 19
Levelling 19

Door Reversal 20

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Guarantee Conditions 22

The Freezer Compartment 9

Frozen Food Storage
Freezing Fresh Food

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Hints and Tips 10

Food Storage 10
Energy Saving Advice 10
In the Event of a Power Failure 10
Normal Operating Sounds 11

Maintenance and Cleaning 12

Internal Cleaning 12
External Cleaning 12
To Change the Lightbulb 12
Automatic Defrosting 12
When the Appliance is Not in Use 12

What Happens if Something
Goes Wrong 13

Service and Spare Parts 14

Service Force Centres 15

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Description of the Appliance

Non Heat Resistant Top

Air Circulation Slider Control

Interior Light

Glass Shelves

Salad Drawer Cover

Salad Drawer

Freezer Flap

Freezer Baskets

Control Panel

Dairy Compartment

Door Shelf

Bottle Shelf with Bottle Grip

THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE SHRINK WRAP PACK SHOULD BE POSITIONED

Pack Contents:

Half Depth Glass Shelf (6)
Glass Salad Drawer Cover/Trim
Salad Drawer (2)

Control Panel

GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT

Level Adjusters

IN LINE WITH THE ABOVE DIAGRAM

Egg Tray
Ice Tray

THERMOSTAT

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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 hours
after installation.

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

3. Turn the thermostat control to the required
setting. A midway setting 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 is situated in the top panel
and is marked from 1 - 6, the higher the number
the colder the setting. The thermostat control
regulates the temperature both within the fridge
and freezer compartments.

1 (Cold)
6 (Coldest)

The temperature will be affected by:

Room 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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Indicator Light

The green indicator light is situated in the control
panel.

When the appliance is switched on at the mains
the green indicator light will glow and continue to
glow until the appliance is switched off at the
mains.

GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT

LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Your appliance has been designed to operate in
room temperatures of 10°C to 32°C.

By use of an air circulation slider control situated
at the rear of the fridge compartment the amount
of cold air circulated through the fridge
compartment can be varied.

In room temperatures of between 10°C and 16°C,
should you find your fridge temperatures too cold,
reposition the slider control to the "cold" position.

NB. Positioning the slider control to the "cold"
position does not stop the flow of cold air, only
restrict it.

At room temperatures above 16°C the slider
control can be adjusted between "cold" and
"coldest" to increase the amount of cold air
circulating through the fridge compartment.
Maximum circulation will be achieved with the
slider control set at "coldest".

Any further fridge temperature adjustment should
be carried out by using the thermostat control
(see section headed "Thermostat Control").

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Larder Compartment

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

Eggs, butter,

Storage Guide

Cooked meats,
ready meals,
baked goods

Dairy produce,
margarine,
preserves
marmalade

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

Vegetables, fruit

Frozen food storage,
ice making

cheese

Preserves
marmalade

Drinks, milk

Freezing fresh food

Adjustable shelves

Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to
accommodate varying heights of bottles and other
containers. Gently ease the shelf in the directions
shown.

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 glass
shelves which are adjusted for the storage of
different sized articles.

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