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THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING Installation and Operating Instructions Installation and Operating Instructions Retro Style 4* Icebox Fridge MAB341C/K/R - Cream/Black/Red Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
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Welcome Thank you for choosing this Montpellier appliance. Our appliances have been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and performance to give you years of trouble-free use. You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing or using your appliance to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 General Safety Warnings Read this user manual carefully. WARNING: Make sure that the appliance is left to stand for a minimum of 4 hours before being turned on for the first time. WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
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If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive.
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• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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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 •...
1.2 Installation warnings • Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place Before using your fridge freezer for the first anything on top of your appliance. time, please pay attention to the following •...
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning. Old and Out-of-order Fridges • If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
Notes: 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE • Please read the instruction manual APPLIANCE carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the This appliance is not intended to be used damage occurred due to misuse. as a built-in appliance. •...
2.1 Dimensions Overall dimensions 1720,0 605,0 598,0 the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle. Overall space required in use 1000,1 Space required in use 1180,4 1870,0 the height, width and depth of the 705,0 appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free 692,1 circulation of the cooling air, plus...
3 USING THE APPLIANCE Low ambient switch (In some models) “Door Open” Indicator; Thermostat knob The "Door Open" indicator on the handle shows whether the door has closed properly or whether it remains open. If the indicator is red, the door is still open. If the indicator is white, the door is properly closed.
• When the appliance is first switched on, • When the freezer compartment has allow it to run for 24 hours in order to cooled to a sufficient temperature, or in reach operating temperature. During this warm weather, turn the super switch off time, do not open the door and do not to save on electrical consumption.
3.3.3 The Magic Shelf The Turbo Fan Do not block the air inlet and outlet The Magic Shelf, which is above the openings when storing food, otherwise air Crisper Cover (safety glass), is designed circulation provided by the turbo fan will be to allow for more storage space within impaired.
4 FOOD STORAGE products and clean any leakages on the shelves. • Do not put food in front of the air flow 4.1 Refrigerator Compartment passage. • To reduce humidity and avoid the • Consume packaged foods before the consequent formation of frost, always recommended expiry date.
temperature and that the contents have Maximum How and where to Food deteriorated. storage time store • The storage life of frozen food depends Bottled Until the on the room temperature, the thermostat expiry date products On the designated recommended e.g.
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The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efficient way to store the major food groups in your freezer compartment. Maximum storage time Meat and fish Preparation (months) Wrap in foil 6 - 8 Steak Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8 Wrap in foil...
Maximum storage time Vegetables and Fruits Preparation (months) Strawberry and Wash and hull 8 - 12 Blackberry Add 10 % of sugar to the container Cooked fruits Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12 Plum, cherry, sourberry Maximum storage time Thawing time at room Thawing time in oven (months)
5.1 Defrosting For this: • The day before you defrost, set the Defrosting the Refrigerator thermostat dial to position “5” to freeze Compartment food completely. • During defrosting, frozen food should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten its storage life.
6 SHIPMENT AND 7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER- REPOSITIONING SALES SERVICE If your refrigerator is not working properly, 6.1 Transportation and Changing there may be a minor problem. Check the Positioning following. The appliance does not operate • The original packaging and foam may be Check if: kept for re-transportation (optional).
8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated. 1. Install the appliance in a cool, well- Bubbling noise and splashing ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight occurs: Due to the flow of the and not near a heat source (such as a refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Go to https://eprel.ec.europe.eu and enter the model identifier for your appliance to download the data sheet. Alternatively you can download from https://www.montpellier-appliances.com by going to the relevant product page. The model identifier for your appliance can be found on the rating plate at the rear/inside of the appliance.
Your 2 year Manufacturer's guarantee THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you against the cost of repairs during the first 24 months from date of purchase provided that: Any claim is accompanied by evidence of the model reference, model serial number and proof of purchase, such as a Sales Receipt, showing that the appliance was purchased within the 24 months prior to the date of claim.
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Montpellier Domestic Appliances Ltd. Unit 1, Tewkesbury Retail Park, Northway Lane, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8JU www.montpellier-appliances.com The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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