Tricity Bendix TB 44 UF User Manual

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FREEZER

OPERATING & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

TB 44 UF

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.

To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and Safety information

Hints, useful information

Environmental information

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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.

Prior to installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

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 cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a 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.

There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the
freezer.

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.

Bottles and cans must not be placed int the
freezer they can burst when the contents freeze.

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

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

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 appliance 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.

The Appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on this appliance marked with

the symbol is recyclable.

Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to
any new owner.

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Instructions for the User

Guide to use the instruction book 2

Important Safety Information 3

Instructions for the User 5

General Information 5
Description of the Appliance, main parts 5

Indicator Lights 6
Fast Freeze Facility 6
Basket Storage 6
Freezer Tray 6

Using the Appliance 7

Before Use 7
To Start the Appliance 7
Thermostat Control 7
Freezing Fresh Food 7
Frozen Food Storage 8
Thawing 8
Making Ice Cubes 8

Hints and Tips 8

Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 9
In the Event of a Power Failure 9

Maintenance and Cleaning 9

Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
Defrosting 9

Something not working 10

Service and Spare Parts 11

Customer Care Department 11

Guarantee Conditions 12

Instructions for the Installer

Technical data 15

Installing the Appliance 15

Transportation, Unpacking 15
Location 15
Ventilation Requirements 16
Levelling 16

Door Reversal 16

Electrical Connection 17

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General information

This appliance is designed for the freezing and
storage of frozen food in a domestic home.

To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 16-32 °C.

Description of the Appliance, main parts

1. Freezing tray (with 4 ice trays)

2. Freezing compartment

3. Storing compartments (wire baskets)

4. Rating Plate

5. Control Panel
a) Green Indicator Light

b) Red Indicator Light
c) Yellow Indicator Light
d) Fast Freeze Switch (continuous operation)
e) Thermostat control

6. Defrost water outlet

7. Adjustable feet

8. Door gasket

9. Thermostat

10. Air grid

11. Condenser

12. Air circulation

13. Compressor

The illustration shows the model TB 44 UF.

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Indicator Lights

The indicator Lights are situated in the control panel.

a.) Green Indicator Light

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.

b.) Red Indicator Light

A few hours after starting up this will go out to show
that the correct temperature has been reached for
the setting chosen and will stay out to indicate that
everything is in order.
It will come on if the freezer temperature rises
unduly for instance, after opening the freezer door
or placing food inside the cabinet, but the light
should go out again when the temperature returns
to normal.

c.) Yellow Indicator Light - (Fast Freeze)

With the fast freeze on the Yellow Indicator Light
will come on and stay on as a reminder.

d.)

Fast Freeze Facility

To operate the Fast Freeze Facility slide the Switch
to the right hand position.

e.) Thermostat Control

This is for setting and changing the temperature
inside the appliance.

Basket Storage

Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets
and the top compartment used for fast freezing.

Freezer Tray

The Freezer Tray is particularly suitable for open
freezing, for example strawberries, raspberries etc.