Contents Safety Warnings ........................... 3 Unpacking ............................ 5 Installation ........................... 6 Location ..................................6 Levelling the Unit ..............................6 Free Space Requirements ........................... 6 Reversing the Door Swing ........................... 7 Cleaning Before Use .............................. 8 Before Using Your Unit ............................8 Product Overview ........................
Safety Warnings For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below. • Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
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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.
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Fridge Freezer. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Installation INSTALLATION Location When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16°C and 38°C. Avoid locating your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it may increase the electrical consumption.
INSTALLATION Reversing the Door Swing Tools required: Philips style screwdriver / Flat bladed screwdriver / Hexagonal spanner • Ensure the unit is unplugged and empty. • To take the door off it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid, e.g.
INSTALLATION 4. With the door closed, check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed. Cleaning Before Use Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth.
Operation Switching On Your Unit 1. Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a thermostat. There are seven settings, of which position 7 is the coldest and position 0 turns the unit off.
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit • Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect juices and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf. •...
Defrosting Frozen Food 1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food. Let it defrost at room temperature. Don’t forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria. 2.
Cleaning Defrosting The freezer compartment of this unit is frost-free. With proper use, there should not be any frost accumulated. However, in case of improper use of the freezer compartment, frost might build up in the freezer compartment after the unit has been used for a period of time. Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (not included).
Maintenance Changing the Internal Light 1. Before carrying out the bulb replacement always adjust the thermostat control dial to Position 0, then disconnect the mains supply. 2. Use a flat bladed screwdriver and gently prise off the light bulb cover. 3.
Specifications Model CIFF5012 Appliance Category Category 7 (Refrigerator – Freezer) Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 540 x 536 x 1772 mm Fresh Food Storage Compartment 160L Volume Frozen Food Storage Volume Defrosting Type Manual Defrost Climate Class N,ST This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.
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