Do you have a question about the SBS F740 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Vaughan Wood
May 21, 2025
Please can you inform me of the wattage of the motor. The start up wattage and run time wattage.
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F740 F790 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SBS F740 / F790 ECO REFRIGERATORS Part number The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. 3810190100 For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual Revision AF are subject to change without notice. Page 1...
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Read this manual before initial installation and operation of the refrigerator! Dear Customer, Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the strictest quality control procedures. Please read this manual carefully before using your product for the first time and then store it within easy reach for future reference.
Contents 4 Preparation 1 Important safety information Things to be done for energy saving Warnings First use For models with water fountain Child safety 5 Using the product HCA warning Indicator panel Activating the water filter replacement 2 Your Refrigerator alert Using the water dispenser 3 Installation...
Vapour and vaporized cleaning Important safety information materials must never be used in Please review and observe the the cleaning the refrigerator. following information. Failure to The vapour may come into do so may result in injuries or contact with the electrical parts material damage and will render and cause a short circuit or any warranty and reliability...
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If the supply cord is damaged, it When carrying the refrigerator, do not hold on the door handle must be replaced by the as the handle may break. manufacturer, its service agent When placing your refrigerator or similarly qualified persons in next to another refrigerator or order to avoid a hazard.
Do not plug in the refrigerator if the cooling circuit / pipes of the the wall socket is loose. refrigerator in transportation and On delivery, check to make sure in use. In case of damage do not that the refrigerator is not expose the refrigerator to fire or damaged and that all the parts potential ignition sources and...
Installation Attaching the plastic wedges Installation location Use the plastic wedges provided with the Contact the Authorized Service for the product to provide sufficient space for air product's installation. To ready the product circulation between the product and the wall. for installation, see the information in the user guide and make sure the electric and 1.
Installation Adjusting the feet Water connection (Optional) If the product is not in a balanced position, adjust the front adjustable feet by rotating WARNING: Unplug the product right or left. and the water pump (if available) during connection. The product’s water mains, filter and carboy connections must be done by authorized service.
Installation Connecting water hose to the product 4.Connect the other end of the hose to the water mains or to the water pump. See To connect the water hose to the product, page 11 to use a carboy. follow the instructions below. 1.Remove the connector on the hose nozzle Connecting to water mains (Optional) adaptor at the back of the product and run...
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Installation 4. Attach the connector into the faucet adaptor and tighten by hand / tool. 2. Connect the other end of the water hose to the water pump by pushing the hose into the pump’s hose inlet. 5. To avoid damaging, shifting or accidentally disconnecting the hose, use the clips provided to fix the water hose appropriately.
Installation Water filter (Optional) The product may have an internal or external filter, depending on the model. To attach the water filter, follow the instructions below. Fixing external filter on the wall (Optional) WARNING: Do not fix the filter on to the product 4.
Installation Internal filter Do not use the first 10 glasses of water after connecting the filter. The internal filter provided with the product is not installed upon delivery; please follow the instructions below to install the filter. 1. The “Ice Off” indicator must be active while installing the filter.
Preparation Installation Things to be done for energy saving 3. Remove the water filter by-pass cover by pulling. Connecting the product to electronic energy-saving systems is harmful, as it may damage the product. Do not keep the refrigerator doors open for long periods.
First Use A sound will be heard when the Before using your refrigerator, make sure the compressor is engaged. It is necessary preparations are made in line with normal to hear sound even when the instructions in “Safety and environment the compressor is inactive, due to instructions”...
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Using the product 1. Cooler compartment indicator Push the Vacation button ( ) again to The cooler compartment light will turn on cancel this function. when adjusting the cooler compartment 5. Temperature adjustment button temperature. Respective compartment's temperature 2. Error status indicator varies in -24°C..
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5- Vacation function 6- Cooler compartment temperature setting 7. Energy saving (display off) /Alarm off warning 8- Keypad lock 9- Eco-fuzzy 10- Freezer compartment temperature setting 11- Rapid freezing * Optional: Figures represented in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your refrigerator.
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Using the product placing the food in the cooler compartment. 1. Economic use 5. Vacation function This sign will light up when the freezer To activate the Vacation function, press the compartment is set to -18°C', the most quick fridge button for 3 seconds; this will economical setting.
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11. Rapid freezing 9. Eco-fuzzy For rapid freezing, press the button; this will To activate the eco-fuzzy function, press and activate the rapid freezing indicator ( hold the eco-fuzzy button for 1 second. When the rapid freezing function is turned...
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-18 or the energy- 1 hour. saving cooling is engaged in the eco-extra 7. Vacation function function. ( When the Vacation function is active, 3.Energy saving function (display off)
Press the button again to deactivate this function. The indicator will light up after 6 hours when the auto eco function is active. 13. Rapid freezing 2. Then press the following buttons Press the button ( ) for rapid freezing.
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Using the product *Optional: The figures in this user guide are intended as drafts and may not perfectly match your product. If your product does not comprise the relevant parts, the information pertains to other models. Page 22...
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After the door is closed, if one of the freezer compartment. WHITE / Eco Mode, Quick Freeze, 4. Key lock Quick Fridge, Vacation modes are Press and hold the alarm off button for 3 active, the colour of these modes are seconds.
Using the product Using the water dispenser (for certain models) The first few glasses of water taken from the dispenser will normally be warm. If the water dispenser is not used for a long time, dispose of the first few glasses of water to get clean water.
Using the product Make sure that the parts and seals removed Cleaning the water tank (if any) as illustrated in the exploded diagram below, during cleaning are properly refitted Remove the water filling reservoir inside to prevent any water leakage. the door rack.
Using the product Dispensing ice / water The product may not discharge water (Optional) during first operation. This is caused by To take water ( ) / ice cube ( the air in the system. The air in the system fragmented ice ( ), use the display to must be discharged.
Odour filter (optional) Using the product The odour filter in the cooler compartment's air duct will prevent undesirable odour Zero degree compartment formation. (Optional) Use this compartment to keep Icematic and ice storage container delicatessen at lower temperatures or (Optional) meat products for immediate consumption.
Using the product Freezing fresh food 2. Before freezing, check the “Expiry Date” To preserve food quality, the food items on the package to make sure it has not placed in the freezer compartment must expired. be frozen as quickly as possible, use the 3.
Using the product Maintenance and Cleaning Placing food Cleaning the product regularly will prolong its service life. Freezer Various frozen compartment goods including shelves meat, fish, ice WARNING: Disconnect the cream, vegetables power before cleaning the etc. refrigerator. Cooler compartment Food items inside Do not use sharp and abrasive tools, shelves...
Troubleshooting The refrigerator is not working. The power plug is not fully settled. >>> Plug it in to settle completely into the socket. The fuse connected to the socket powering the product or the main fuse is blown. >>> Check the fuses. Condensation on the side wall of the cooler compartment (MULTI ZONE, COOL, CONTROL and FLEXI ZONE).
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Troubleshooting The freezer temperature is very low, but the cooler temperature is adequate. The freezer compartment temperature is set to a very low degree. >>> Set the freezer compartment temperature to a higher degree and check again. The cooler temperature is very low, but the freezer temperature is adequate. The cooler compartment temperature is set to a very low degree.
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Troubleshooting The interior smells bad. The product is not cleaned regularly. >>> Clean the interior regularly using a sponge, warm water and carbonated water. Certain holders and packaging materials may cause odour. >>> Use holders and packaging materials free of odour. Foods were placed in unsealed holders.
Service Centres If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it. South African Service Agents: Sub-Saharan Africa Service Agents: BLOEMFONTEIN...
Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
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Do you have a question about the SBS F740 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Please can you inform me of the wattage of the motor. The start up wattage and run time wattage.