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.
CONTENTS Instructions for the user Important Safety Information Description of the appliance Operation Before use Starting up and temperature regulation The freezer compartment Temperature control Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Fresh food refrigeration Normal operating sounds Movable shelves Positioning the door shelves Health and Safety Guidelines...
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.
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.
Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired. D040 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as shown in the diagram: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX...
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before replacing. Freezer The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using a plastic scraper. During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points: Symptom No power to the appliance The light does not come on...
The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate) The purchase date CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:- Customer Care Department...
Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * GROSS CAPACITY NET CAPACITY STAR RATING This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. Height Width 52.5...
INSTALLATION Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE. Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens.
The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference suppression.
Door reversal directions Important Before carrying out the operations described below unplug the mains lead from the wall socket. To carry out this reversal, proceed as follows: 1. Gently lay the fridge-freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing.