Summary of Contents for Aim ABF40
- Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L 41 LITRE FRIDGE • THERMOSTAT CONTROL • ICE COMPARTMENT • INTERIOR LIGHT • DOOR STORAGE RACKS • ADJUSTABLE SHELF • RECESSED HANDLE • WHITE EXTERIOR • A+ ENERGY RATING...
- Page 2 INDEX • IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS • INTRODUCTION • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • IN USE • SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS • ELECTRICITY RELATED WARNINGS • WARNINGS FOR USING • WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT • WARNINGS FOR ENERGY • WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL • PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS •...
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Page 3: Important Instructions
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and not for commercial, industrial or outside use. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;... - Page 4 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Warning: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for it use flammable blowing gas and refrigerant. Warning: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
- Page 5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED 19. To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: • Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance. • Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
- Page 6 INTRODUCTION Please read these instructions and the safety guidelines on page 1 carefully before using your new Fridge/Freezer. The Fridge/Freezer is for indoor, domestic use only. 1. Thermostat Control (Interior Light) 2. Interior Glass Shelf 3. Salad Crisper Box with Glass Shelf 4.
- Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the temperature 1. The temperature in the refrigerator is controlled by the temperature controller. 2. The marks on the knob are the temperature grades, NOT the exact degrees of temperature. Setting “0”: Unit Off Setting “MIN”: Unit On Warmest Temperature Setting “NORMAL”: Normal Operation (adequate for most situations) Setting “MAX”: Coldest Temperature NOTE: During high ambient...
- Page 8 IN USE Tips for keeping food perfect in the Fridge Take extra care with meat and fish. Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
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Page 9: Safety Warning Symbols
SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS This is a prohibition symbol. Any in compliance with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user. This is a warning symbol. It is required to operate in strict observance of instructions marked with this symbol;... -
Page 10: Electricity Related Warnings
ELECTRICITY RELATED WARNINGS Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the refrigerator. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly. To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn. - Page 11 WARNINGS FOR USING Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist. Damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
- Page 12 WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents. Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires. The refrigerator is intended for household use, such as storage of foods;...
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Page 13: Warnings For Energy
WARNINGS FOR ENERGY 1. Refrigerating appliances might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed. -
Page 14: Warnings For Disposal
WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL Refrigerant and cyclopropane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm. -
Page 15: Proper Use Of Refrigerators
PROPER USE OF REFRIGERATORS 1. Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads and tapes inside of the refrigerator; tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body. 2. Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect. -
Page 16: Starting To Use
STARTING TO USE • Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for half an hour before connecting it to power supply. • Before putting any fresh or frozen foods, the refrigerator shall have run for 2 - 3 hours, or for above 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high. - Page 17 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE • Dusts behind the refrigerator and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving. • Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there are no debris. Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE APPLIANCE - CONTINUED Defrosting Defrosting of refrigerator is open and stop automatically, defrosting flows through the outlet of the back wall of refrigerator through the drainpipe to the compressor tray of water storage, automatic evaporation. Warning: Do not use mechanical equipment or other means to accelerate the defrosting process except as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING You may try to solve the following simple problems by yourself. If them cannot be solved, please contact the after-sales department. Appliance is not • Check whether the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly. working correctly •... -
Page 20: Climate Classes
CLIMATE CLASSES Class Symbol Ambient temperature range Extended temperate + 10 to + 32 Temperate + 16 to + 32 Subtropical + 16 to + 38 Tropical + 16 to + 43 | 20... -
Page 21: Year Limited Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer hereby provides a warranty to the original purchaser of this product (the consumer) that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship which under normal, personal, family or household use (commercial use expressly excluded) manifest themselves within the 2 years from the date of purchase. -
Page 22: Repairs Procedure
REPAIRS PROCEDURE Should you experience any faults on your Aim product, please adhere to the following procedure to have the fault rectified speedily and professionally. You can return the product to the store. Call the Pick n Pay CUSTOMER CARELINE on 0860 30 30 30 (only in South Africa) to report the fault and make arrangements for the next steps.
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