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DFF402 INSTRUCTION MANUAL F616 REFRIGERATOR Part number The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. 5718140000/AA For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice. Page 1...
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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 1. Your Refrigerator 5. Using your refrigerator Indicator Panel 2. Important Safety Information Placing food Setting the fridge compartment Warnings temperature Child safety Setting the freezer compartment HCA Warning temperature Refrigerators with a water dispenser Fresh Freeze function Things to be done for energy saving Quick Cool function Vacation button 3.
Your Refrigerator 1. Freezer compartment 14. Crisper compartments 2. Fridge compartment 15. Crisper cover 3. Fridge compartment interior light 16. Adjustable front legs 4. Butter and cheese lid 17. Blue light 5. Fan 18. Water reservoir 6. Ioniser 19. Ventilation lid 7.
Hand this owners manual over to the new • which can only be obtained from a DEFY owner should ownership change. Authorised Service Agent. The refrigerator must only be used for its •...
Refrigerator cooling systems containing refrigerator as these might spill causing R600a: electrical shorting. At DEFY, the care and protection of our For manually controlled refrigerators, wait • environment is an on going commitment. at least 5 minutes before starting the...
Things to be done for energy Recommendations for freshfood saving compartment (Optional) Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator • Please do not let any foods come into • open for long periods of time. contact with the temperature sensor in the freshfood compartment.
3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as Installation recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section. Please remember that the manufacturer 4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall socket. shall not be held liable if the information When the fridge door is open the fridge given in the instruction manual is not compartment interior light will come on.
Adjusting the feet Placing and Installation If the entrance door of the room where the If your refrigerator is unbalanced refrigerator is to be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to fit through, The refrigerator may move if the adjustable then call an authorized service centre and legs are not properly levelled on the floor.
Door height adjustment If the freezer compartment door is higher • than the fridge compartment door, bring In case there is a problem with the alignment them to the same level by turning the of the doors in relation to one another, they elevation screw freezer...
Adjusting the gap on the upper door Using a screwdriver, remove the screw of the upper hinge cover of the door you want You can adjust the gap between the fridge to adjust. compartment doors as illustrated in the figures. Adjust the door as required by loosening the screws.
The Place where the external filter is going Installing the Water Filter to be fitted should first be determined. (Applies to the filter being used outside the (in some models) refrigerator.) Then, determine the distance between the filter and the refrigerator and Installation Requirements required hose lengths from the filter to the different...
Water connection to the refrigerator Connection of Water Hose to a Jug (in some models) Please follow the instructions carefully. To connect water to the refrigerator from a Connection of the Water Pipe to the jug, a pump is needed. Refrigerator Follow the instructions below.
Fitting the water filter Please follow the instructions below referring to the figures supplied: Press ice cancel button on the display. 2. Remove the filter cover in the fridge compartment by pulling it forward. 3. Take out the water filter by-pass cover by rotating it downwards.
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Note: It is normal for a few drops of water to Fitting the water filter (continued) drip after the cover has been removed. The water filter should be replaced every 6 months. The water filter must be removed as 4. Remove the lid on top of the water filter to shown in the figure when it is going to be place it as shown in the figure and turn replaced or when it will no longer be used...
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Connection of the Water Pipe to the Cold Note -1: Water Mains Line (in some models) There is no need to use a water filter in case a jug is used. If you want to use your refrigerator by connecting it to the cold water mains line, you will have to connect a standard 1/2”...
The first 10 glasses of water should not be Before first use of Ice/Water Dispenser consumed. Water mains pressure must not be below 1 Please note, ice cubes will not be ready for bar. the first 12 hours after switching on the refrigerator.
Placing food Freezer compartment shelves Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, and vegetables Egg holder Eggs Fridge compartment shelves Food in pans, covered plates and closed containers Fridge compartment door shelves Small and packaged food or drinks (such as milk and fruit juice) Crisper Vegetables and fruits...
Quick Cool Function Ioniser When you press Quick Cool button, the The ioniser helps purify the air in the fridge, temperature of the compartment will be the process is carried out automatically colder than the adjusted values. This function can be used for food placed in the Key Lock Button fridge compartment and required to be The key lock is activated when this button is...
Never use sharp objects to break the ice in Using the Ice Dispenser the icebox. This may cause damage to the icebox. Please note, ice cubes will not be ready for the first 12 hours after switching on the Foods should never be placed into the refrigerator.
Sliding Body Shelves Using the water dispenser The sliding body shelves can be removed by lifting them slightly from the front, the shelves can then be moved back and forth. There are 2 stop points, the first allows for the shelf to be pulled to a certain point in order that foods placed at the back of the shelf may be easily accessed;...
Crisper humidity control sliders Blue light The crisper of your refrigerator has been Food stored in the crispers that are designed to help keep vegetables fresh illuminated with a blue light continue their without loosing their humidity. Cold air photosynthesis by means of the wavelength circulates around the crisper and the amount effect of blue light and thus, preserve their of cold air passing through the crisper is...
Unwrapped food containing acids or salt The freezer compartment • may permanently stain the cabinet interior. When loading bulk into the freezer, load • Deep-freeze information one quarter at a time and allow to freeze before loading the next quarter. Food must be frozen as rapidly as •...
Note If you find that the door of the freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, this is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow for the door to be opened normally after a few minutes. Deep Freeze packaging information Materials to be used for packaging must be tear-proof and resistant to cold, humidity, odour,...
Chiller compartments Icebox and Water Reservoir Follow the procedure and warnings below If you wish to use the storage container under the shelf as the Chiller compartment, when cleaning of the icebox: the storage container under the shelf should be placed as shown in the picture. Remove the Icebox by lifting it first and then pulling it towards yourself as shown in the diagram below.
Since the following are not factory faults they Maintenance and Cleaning are the owners responsibility: Always disconnect the plug from the • Damage to the exterior finish. • mains socket before cleaning. Breakage of glass and other components. • Note that turning the thermostat to ‘0’ •...
Trouble Shooting Please review this list before calling a service centre. It could save you time and money. This list includes frequent complaints that do not arise from defective workmanship or material usage. Some of the features described here may not apply to your model. Symptom Check The refrigerator does...
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Check Symptom Freezer temperature is • The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature. Adjust the very low while the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check. fridge temperature is sufficient. Fridge temperature is • The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low very low while the temperature.
Check Symptom Condensation on the • Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It is normal inner walls of and not a fault. refrigerator. • Doors might have been left ajar; make sure that the doors are fully closed. •...
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.
Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES 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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Please register your product at information for future reference. The serial number may be found on the serial label located at the rear of the machine. www.defy.co.za SERIAL NUMBER DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD DATE OF PURCHASE P.O.BOX 12004 JACOBS PURCHASED FROM DURBAN 4026...
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