Contents: Important information Before first use Important safety notes Important notes on use of the fridge Important notes on use of the freezer Information on the LED lighting Important notes on first use and general usage Fridge layout and storage Setting the temperature Defrosting the fridge Defrosting the freezer...
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Appliance information: Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for reference, to assist Amica Customer Care in the event of a fault with your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes. Appliance Model Serial Number...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH WEEE DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
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Important This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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will be provided on the rating plate) you must take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooling system ele- ments from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage to the cooling system, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room in which the appli- ance is located for 5 minutes.
• Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep the temperature low and save energy. • Never store raw meats above cooked meats or other produce. This will help to prevent juices from raw meat contaminating other foodstuffs. We recommend storing raw meat packages or containers on kitchen roll and changing the roll regularly.
• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer compartments as they could explode. • The maximum amount of fresh food that can be frozen within a 24 hour period is 8 kg. • Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.
Food types and where to store them within the fridge section: Vegetables and fruits - Crisper drawer Red meat - Fridge shelves (lower) White meat & fish - Fridge shelves (lower) Cheese - Door shelves (upper) Butter and margarine - Door shelves (upper) Bottled milk products and yoghurt - Bottle shelf Cooked food - Fridge shelves (upper) Setting the temperature...
this switch is to preserve the operation of the appliance at low ambient temperatures. For example, if you had to place your fridge somewhere temporarily (e.g. in a garage or outbuilding whilst work is carried out) and the ambient temperature would likely fall to below freezing, flicking this switch would activate a special algorithm.
• Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact Amica Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced. •...
Care and cleaning Always disconnect the appliance from the power before ANY cleaning or maintenance. • Leave spaces between food items wherever possible to allow air to flow between them. Do not allow food items or containers to touch the rear or side walls of the appliance. •...
Changing the light bulb If the light bulb in your appliance fails, contact Amica Customer Care using the details on page 17. This is because LED lighting should only be replaced by authorised personnel.
If you have any problems with your appliance, you should check the troubleshooting prior to calling Amica Customer Care, to prevent unnecessary service calls and potential cost. Contact details for Amica Customer Care are on the rear cover of this manual. If the appliance is not working, check the following; •...
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• Check the door seal for any kinks, debris or damage. If you notice any, and are unable to resolve the issue yourself, contact Amica Customer Care so that the seal can be replaced. • If you notice water pooling in the fridge, and the evaporating tray is dry, it is likely that the drain hole passage is blocked.
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If none of the aforementioned checks resolves your issue, please contact Amica Customer Care using the contact details below: A: Amica CCD, The CDA Group Building, Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY T: 01949 862 012 F: 01949 862 003 E: customer.care@amica-international.co.uk...
Installation and ventilation When installing this product we recommend you seek the help of another individual. This product may have some sharp edges. Please take care and wear adequate PPE when handling. 1820 This appliance must never be installed close to heat sources such as heating elements, radiators, ovens and cookers nor installed in damp places or direct sunlight.
aligning the appliance with a wall. Place the guide into the condenser and turn it by 90° (Fig 9). The guide will then lock into place. Take extreme care not to damage the condenser whilst doing this. These guides will protect the condenser and ensure a minimum air gap.
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If the power supply cable or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by an Amica authorised agent. If the plug socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replace by the manufacturer or an authorised service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
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Storage volume (freezer) Star rating °C Defrosting type Manual Climate class Airborne accoustic noise emissions dB(A) E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. Amica reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
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For more information please contact: The Sales Department on 01949 862 010 Customer Care Department: Amica CCD, The CDA Group Building, Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY T: 01949 862012 F: 01949 862003 E: customercare@amica-international.co.uk www.amica-international.co.uk...
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