User manual BAUKNECHT KDNA 4300

Instructions for use KDNA 4300 Bauknecht AG, Industriestrasse 36, 5600 Lenzburg, www.bauknecht.ch Verkauf Kundendienst Ersatzteile Telefon 0848 801 002 Telefon 0848 801 001 Telefon 0848 801 005 Fax 0848 801 017 Fax 0848 801 003 Fax 0848 801 004 verkauf@bauknecht.ch service@bauknecht.ch ersatzteilverkauf@bauknecht.ch 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ....................................PAGE 21 SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT .........................PAGE 21 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................PAGE 22 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................PAGE 23 USING THE REFRIGERATOR - DUAL CONTROLS.....PAGE 24 REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS ......................................PAGE 28 GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD......PAGE 31 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ...................................PAGE 33 VACATION................................................................................PAGE 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES SERVICE .....................................................................................PAGE 34 AFTER-SALES SERVICE ........................................................PAGE 35 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION..............................................PAGE 36 20 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Your new appliance is a combined ventilated, no frost fridge-freezer exclusively for domestic use. The great advantage of this appliance is that the refrigerator and freezer compartments are ventilated, therefore there is no ice or frost formation on the walls, thanks to the process described below. The cold is produced by an evaporator and distributed to the single compartments by means of a fan. The air, after circulating in the compartments, is absorbed again by the evaporator, which also retains any humidity in the air. This prevents frost from forming on the compartment walls, therefore there is no need to defrost the appliance. The humidity absorbed by the evaporator is transformed into water, which is automatically routed to a container located on the compressor, from where it evaporates. The ventilated refrigeration system guarantees optimal food storage, maintaining the original characteristics longer. To get the most out of your new appliance, read the user handbook thoroughly. The handbook contains a description of the appliance and useful tips for storing food. Keep this handbook for future consultation. 1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is undamaged and that the door closes properly. Any damage must be reported to your dealer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance. 2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient. 3. Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations. 4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it. SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. Packing The packaging material is 100% recyclable and carries the recycling symbol. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local regulations for waste disposal. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. 2. Scrapping The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. Before scrapping, make the appliance unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside the appliance. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. Deliver the appliance immediately to an authorized dump; do not leave it unattended even for a few days, since it is potentially dangerous for children. 3. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs (replaced with R134a) or HFCs (replaced with R600a). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): Isobutane is a natural gas with low environmental impact. Caution is required, however, since isobutane is flammable. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged. 4. Declaration of conformity · This appliance is designed to store food and is manufactured in conformity with European directive 89/109/CEE, 90/128/CEE and 02/72/CEE. · This appliance is designed, manufactured, and retailed in compliance with: - the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC; - the protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC - the electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if the product is connected to an approved earth connection. 21 PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS · Use the refrigerator compartment only for storing fresh food and beverages and use the freezer compartment only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes. · After installation, make sure that the refrigerator is not standing on the power supply cable. · Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer since they may burst. · Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer since they may cause cold burns. · Before servicing or cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. · Make sure that your refrigerator is not near a heat source. · Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. · To ensure proper ventilation, leave a 10 cm space above, 3 cm on both sides and 2.5 cm at the rear of the appliance. · Ensure that the vent outlets on the appliance casing or housing unit are unobstructed in order to allow correct air circulation. · Do not cover or obstruct the air vents of the appliance. · Install and level the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use. · Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature may fall below 13°C. Install it in a dry and well ventilated room. · Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet flooring). · Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process. · Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. · This appliance is not designed for use by young children or the infirm. · To avoid the risk of children being trapped and therefore suffocating, do not allow them to play or hide inside the refrigerator. · Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided). Electrical Connection · Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. · Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage. · Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. The Manufacturer declines all liabilities for injury to persons or damage to property resulting from failure to observe these regulations. · If the plug and socket are not of the same type, have the socket replaced by a qualified electrician. · The power cable may only be replaced by an authorized person. · Do not use extension leads or adapters. 22 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. Clever ice System with Feeder 2. Feeder 3. Ice Trays with Extractor 4. Ice Drawer 5. Three-stage shelf 6. Extra-cold Compartment 7. Extra Shelf 8. "No FrostCare" System 9. Sliding Glass Shelves 10.Refrigerator Light 11.Humidity Control 12.Vegetables Drawer 13.Lower Finishing Plate 14.Casters and Leveling Feet 15.Freezer Sliding Drawer 16.Freezer Door Shelves 17.Built-in Deodorizer (if available) 18.Shallow Shelf 19.Can Rack 20.Package Separator 21.Butter Box 22.Multipurpose Shelf 23.Vegetables Separator 24.Bottles Separator 25.Bottles Shelf Note: The number of shelves and shape of accessories may vary, depending on the model. All shelves, door trays and racks are removable. Important: refrigerator/freezer accessories must not be washed in a dishwasher. 23 USING THE REFRIGERATOR - DUAL CONTROLS HOW TO OPERATE THE CONTROLS Internal temperatures of the freezer and refrigerator compartments may be set individually to better meet food preservation conditions, depending on the extent the product is used. Your refrigerator is provided with electronic features specially developed to meet your various daily needs. 1. Dynamic Intelligence 2. Fast Cooling 3. Vacation Mode 4. Fast Freezing 5. Alarm Off By pressing the desired function key in the electronic control, the light signal will indicate that the function has been selected. When choosing a new function, the function previously selected is immediately canceled; only one function can be selected at a time. Freezer compartment temperature setting Refrigerator compartment temperature setting 24 1.Dynamic Intelligence (button 1): Your product is provided with an exclusive function which, when selected, controls the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartments according to the temperature of your kitchen and the usage conditions of the refrigerator (door opening and amount of food stored in the product.) To select it, press the respective key and the light signal will turn on, indicating that the function has been selected. The product will then operate automatically and you will no longer need to set the temperature. When this function is selected, there might be changes in the temperature setting. To cancel this function, just press the respective key again. When canceling the function, the temperature settings go back to the condition set at the plant. Important: The Dynamic Intelligence function will be canceled if any other key of the electronic control is pressed (except for "Alarm Off"). Important: · When selecting this function, remove all the food from the refrigerator. Food preservation may be affected when "Less Cold" temperature is used for a long period of time. · The freezer compartment may remain loaded. 4.Fast freezing (button 4): This function speeds up the freezing of foods, acting in the whole freezer compartment. Every time you press the key, it either selects or cancels the fastfreezing function. When selected, the light signal remains on. The function is automatically canceled after 18 hours, going back to the setting previously set. Through fast freezing ice crystallization between 0°C and 5°C - is faster, minimizing food loss of water and keeping their natural constitution. It is, therefore, recommended to use this function. 5.Alarm off (button 5): For your convenience, your refrigerator is provided with an exclusive system that monitors the operation of your product. In case of malfunctioning, the "Alarm Off" light signal, located in the electronic panel, will flash and the alarm will go off. · In case a door remains open longer than 2 minutes, the alarm will go off. To switch it off, either press the "Alarm Off" key or close the door. · This system also monitors the internal temperature of your product. If the temperature rises, the alarm will go off. Avoid, thus, placing hot foods in the product. To switch it off, press the "Alarm Off" key. The light signal will flash until the internal temperature reaches its ideal condition. · This exclusive system of your refrigerator carries out a preventive monitoring. It starts the alarm before the performance of the product is impaired. That will give you time to get in touch with your service agent or dealer. 2.Fast Cooling (button 2): Your product is provided with an exclusive function to be used when your refrigerator is intensively used. It keeps the temperature of the compartment stable when there are frequent door openings. To select it, press the respective key and the light signal will go on, indicating the function has been selected. That should be done at the beginning of the intensive use. This mode is automatically canceled after six hours and temperature settings go back to the previous condition. If you wish to cancel the Fast Cooling before that period of time, press the key again. 3.Vacation mode (button 3): This function is recommended to be used when there is nobody at home (vacation). The vacation mode keeps refrigerator and freezer temperatures at the "Less Cold" levels of temperature, reducing power consumption. To select it, press the respective key for approximately two seconds until the light signal turns on, indicating the mode has been selected. When canceling the mode, the temperature settings go back to the previous condition the product was set to. The vacation mode will be canceled: · Whenever another key is pressed. · When one of the doors is opened 30 minutes after the mode has been selected. The vacation mode will NOT be cancelled: · If the doors are opened within the first 30 minutes of the selection of the mode. 25 FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL · The freezer compartment temperature is set by pressing the freezer control key to the level you want. There are five temperature settings for the freezer compartment. Every time you press the key, the temperature will be set from position "Less Cold" (level 1) to position "Coldest" (level 5). Minimum freezing - level 1 Recommended when there is not much food in the freezer and occasional door opening. Medium freezing - level 3 Commended for normal use. Maximum freezing - level 5 Recommended when there is a lot of food in the freezer and frequent door opening. There are still two other intermediate temperature settings, 2 and 4, which can also be used as needed. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL · The refrigerator compartment temperature is set by pressing the refrigeration control key to the level you want. There are five temperature settings for the refrigerator compartment. Every time you press the key, the temperature will be set from position "Less Cold" (level 1) to position "Coldest" (level 5). Minimum refrigeration - level 1 Recommended for cold days, not much food in the refrigerator and occasional door opening. Medium refrigeration - level 3 Recommended for normal use. Maximum refrigeration - level 5 Recommended for hot days, a lot of food in the refrigerator, and frequent door opening. There are still two other intermediate temperature settings, 2 and 4, which can also be used as needed. 26 FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL - INTERNAL CONTROLS Freezer temperature: Each time you press the key, you will select a freezing level. Minimum freezing: recommended when there is not much food in the freezer and occasional door opening. Medium freezing: recommended for normal use. Maximum freezing: recommended when there is a lot of food in the freezer and frequent door opening. REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL Refrigeration Minimum Conditions of use · Cold days · Not much food stored · Occasional opening of door · Intermediate condition · Hot days · A lot of food stored · Frequent opening of door Medium · The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is set by sliding the control to the position chosen. Maximum 27 STORING FOOD AND BEVERAGES · We recommend that food be stored in adequate packages such as plastic bags or containers with lids. It avoids removal of food natural humidity, preserving quality. · Try to leave the doors open only as long as it takes to place and remove food or beverages. You will be reducing power consumption and improving the performance of your refrigerator. · In case the door remains open for approximately 2 minutes, the alarm will go off. Important: · It is recommended to operate the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before storing food or beverages in it. That time is necessary for temperature to stabilize inside the product. · Once defrosted, foods should not be refrozen as they might lose their natural characteristics. · Liquids increase in volume when frozen. Take care when storing bottles or other closed containers in the freezer. They may brake. · Do not store toxic products in your refrigerator as they may contaminate foods. · Do not place hot foods inside the refrigerator or freezer. Allow them to cool to room temperature. That helps saving power consumption, and assures the good operation of the product. REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS NO FROST CARE SYSTEM Your refrigerator uses the frost free system making defrosting unnecessary as it is automatic. The no frost care system assures homogeneous distribution of cold air in the whole refrigerator. DUAL FAN SYSTEM (Present on control on door models) Besides the Frost-free and No Frost Care System, your refrigerator is also provided with fans for the freezer and refrigerator compartments to promote faster cold air circulation and to keep temperature levels more stable. It speeds up cooling and prolongs preservation of foods and beverages stored in the refrigerator. FREEZER COMPARTMENT · When storing food in the freezer, prepare small amounts. It will allow faster freezing and total usage of each portion. · Each freezer has the capacity to freeze a given amount of food at every 24 hours. Avoid exceeding the freezing capacity of your product. · Always observe the expiration date of frozen food which is indicated by the manufacturer. · Liquids increase in volume when frozen. Take care when storing bottles or other closed containers in the freezer. · When storing foods, avoid placing them next to air openings not to impair the good operation of the product. Foods can freeze in that place. · When opening the door of your refrigerator shelves may fog up due to the entry of hot air inside the product. · When opening the door of your refrigerator the wind-flow system fan stops working, decreasing the entry of hot air inside the product. · In case the door remains open for approximately 6 minutes, the light is turned off and the fan is restarted so that the integrity of the system operation is maintained. 28 FREEZER SLIDING DRAWER · The freezer compartment of your product is provided with a sliding drawer to facilitate access to food. It also allows for better use and organization of the freezer internal room. · Allow some hours for the ice to form, and then turn the buttons to extract the ice. The ice cubes will fall straight into the ice bin. CLEVER-ICE WITH FEEDER · Your refrigerator is provided with an ice-making system comprised of a feeder, ice trays with extractor and an ice bin. With this system, it will be easier to fill the trays with water, extract the ice cubes and store them. The feeder facilitates filling the trays with water as you will not have to take them to the freezer, avoiding occasional water droplets on the kitchen floor. Important: · Make sure there is no ice in the trays before reloading the feeder. · Before reloading the feeder, check whether there is ice on the springs, remove with running water if necessary. · If you need more storage room in the freezer, you can remove the movable parts of the ice system. THREE-STAGE SHELF (Present on control on the door models) This shelf provides greater flexibility when storing foods in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. You may use it in the following positions: · Full-width position. How to fill ice trays with water: · Before filling the trays with water, clean them as in "Cleaning". · Remove the feeder from the support, pulling it frontward. · Half-width position. Only push the front of the shelf backward. · Fill it up with water without resting it on a surface and replace it on the support. The water will automatically fill the ice trays. · · Tilted position. Turn the shelf upward until it touches the back of the freezer compartment. · To remove the shelf, place it in the half-width position and push the back of the shelf upward until it is released. 29 EXTRA-COLD COMPARTMENT This sliding compartment stays colder than the rest of the refrigerator compartments to keep daily foods fresh longer. It can also chill beverages more quickly. It is proper for keeping dairy products, cold cuts, sausage and meat. SLIDING GLASS SHELVES Your refrigerator is provided with sliding glass shelves which make it easier for you to access foods stored at the back of the shelves or at lower shelves. If necessary to remove the extra-cold compartment for cleaning, do as in item "Sliding Glass Shelves" (Changing the position of the shelves). · It is not advisable to remove the tilting front lid of the extra cold compartment. EXTRA SHELF Your refrigerator is provided with an extra shelf of hardened glass located under the extra cold compartment. It is ideal to store small packages. · To use it, pull it frontward to the position indicated in the picture. · The shelves are made of highly resistant hardened glass. · The edges of the shelves prevent spilt liquids from going to other compartments. Changing the position of shelves: Your refrigerator allows you to change the position of shelves according to your needs. · To remove the shelf, pull it forward to the stop. · Keep the locks pressed as shown in the picture, and pull the shelf until it is released. · When not in use, just pull it upward and then push it backward. · Pull the pins outward to remove the rails. · To remove the shelf, just slide the side locks as in the picture, and pull it toward you. · Remove the rails as in the picture and place them where you wish. · After replacing the extra shelf, slide the side locks to their original position. Important: · Before replacing the rails, notice the word "Upward" engraved on the rail. · After that, place the shelf on the rails. 30 VEGETABLES DRAWER Foods such as fruits and vegetables dehydrate when stored in direct contact with cold and dry air. The vegetables drawer keeps the temperature and humidity adequate for storage of fruits and vegetables, preserving their natural characteristics. The metallic rails of the vegetables drawer provide smooth and safe opening and closing of the drawer. To organize foods to your convenience, use the vegetables separator available in your refrigerator. Humidity control: · The vegetables drawer is provided with a humidity control that allows you to control the necessary amount of air that goes into the drawer. · We recommend to keep the control closed to preserve leafy vegetables and open to preserve fruits. GUIDE TO STORAGE AND THAWING OF FOOD PREPARING FRESH FOOD FOR FREEZING It is important to wrap food so that no water, moisture, or vapour may penetrate; this avoids the transfer of odours and flavours throughout the refrigerator and allows better storage of frozen food. Use plastic containers with tight fitting lids, aluminium trays, aluminium foil, cling film and waterproof plastic wrappings. Important: · When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag. · Place the items in the freezer compartment as soon as you get home. · Avoid, or reduce temperature variations to the minimum. · Respect the best-before date on the package. · Always observe the storage information on the package. SEALING When sealing food in bags, squeeze out the air first. Place labels on the inside of clear freezer bags; use self-adhesive labels on the outside of opaque ones. Seal the top of the bag with a fastener. DEFROSTING Here are some helpful tips. Raw vegetables: do not thaw, put straight into boiling water and cook as usual. Meat (large cuts): thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping. Before cooking, leave at room temperature for a couple of hours. Meat (small cuts): thaw at room temperature or cook from frozen. Fish: thaw in the refrigerator compartment without unwrapping or cook before fully thawed. In the event of a power failure, the freezer compartment maintains the appropriate storage temperature for approximately 12 hours; during this time, we suggest you leave the door of the compartment closed. Do not refreeze partially thawed food. Previously cooked food: reheat in the oven without removing it from its aluminium container. Fruit: thaw in the refrigerator compartment NOTE: Never place warm food in the freezer, instead allow it to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then wrap it and place in the freezer. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance. 31 FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage time will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (moisture and vapour proof), and the storage temperature (which should be -18°C). FOODSTUFF AND STORAGE TIME Fruit Concentrated fruit juice Fruit (in general) Citrus fruit and fresh fruit juice Vegetables Commercially frozen Home frozen Meat Sausages Hamburgers Beef, veal, lamb Roasts Beef Lamb and veal Pork Fresh sausages Steaks and chops Beef Lamb, veal, pork Fish Cod, flounder, sole Salmon Mackerel, perch Dressed fish (purchased) Clams, oysters Boiled fish, crabs Raw prawns Poultry Chicken or turkey (whole or parts) Duck and goose Offal Poultry cooked in a sauce Sliced meat (no sauce) Stews Meat, poultry, and fish 2 to 3 months 12 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 6 months 1 month 6 months 2 to 3 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 3 to 4 months 12 months 8 to 12 months 2 to 4 months 6 to 12 months 6 to 12 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 2 months 4 weeks or less 1 month 2 to 3 months 8 months 8 to 12 months 12 months 8 to 12 months 4 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Margarine Cheese Camembert, mozzarella, spreading cheese Cream cheeses Brie, Emmenthal, Swiss cheese, etc. (freezing may affect cheese texture) Ice cream, fruit juices, milk Eggs (Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole beaten eggs) Whole (beaten), whites, yolks 12 months 3 months do not freeze 6 to 8 months 6 to 9 months 12 months 12 months PASTRY AND BREAD Leavened bread and rolls Unbaked bread Croissants Cakes (not iced) Cakes (iced) and biscuits Fruit pies Biscuit pastry Pie pastry 3 months 1 month 3 months 2 to 4 months 6 to 12 months 12 months 3 months 4 to 6 months 32 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply. Periodically clean the refrigerator and freezer compartments with a sponge dampened in a solution of lukewarm water and special detergent for refrigerator interiors. Rinse and dry. Never use abrasive detergents. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. · Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive products, scourers, stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) or vinegar. Dry with a soft cloth. · Both refrigerator and freezer compartments are provided with an automatic defrosting function (no frost system). · Do not use steam cleaners. · Regularly clean the condenser (air vents at the rear of the appliance) with a vacuum cleaner or a brush. · Ensure the seals are always perfectly clean. VACATION Short vacation There is no need to disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply if you will be away for less than three weeks. Use up perishable food, freeze other food. Use the "Vacation" function (depending on the model). Long vacation Remove all the food if you are going away for three weeks or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it, rinse and dry. Fix some wooden or plastic wedges to the upper part of both doors with adhesive tape and leave the doors open enough for air to circulate inside both compartments. This will prevent odour and mould from setting in. Moving · Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and fix them together with adhesive tape so that they do not bang together or get lost. · Close and fix both doors with adhesive tape and, again using adhesive tape, fix the power cable to the appliance. Power failure In the event of a power failure, call the local office of your Electricity Company and ask how long it is going to last. 1. For power failures lasting up to 24 hours, keep both doors of the appliance closed. This will allow the stored food to stay cold as long as possible. 2. Should the power failure last more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food and put it in a portable freezer with a key lock. If this type of freezer is not available and, likewise, no artificial ice packs are available, try to use up the food which is more easily perishable. 3. Bear in mind that a full freezer compartment will stay cold longer than a partially filled one. 4. Empty the ice bucket. Furthermore, a freezer full of frozen meat will stay cold longer than a freezer filled with pre-cooked food. If ice crystals are still visible on the food, it may be frozen again, although flavour and aroma may be affected. If food is found to be in a poor condition, it is best to throw it away. 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES SERVICE Some noises are normal when the appliance is operating Before contacting After-sales Service.... Performance problems often result from simple things you can find and solve yourself without tools of any kind. The appliance is not working · Is the power cord in perfect condition? · Have you checked your home's fuses? Water collects at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment: · Is the defrost water drain blocked? If there is water in the defrost pan: · This is normal in hot, damp weather. The pan can even be half full. Make sure the refrigerator is level so that the water does not overflow. If the edges of the refrigerator cabinet, which come in contact with the door seal, are warm to the touch: · This is normal in hot weather and when the compressor is running. If the light does not work: · Have you checked your home's fuses? · Is the power plug plugged into a live socket with the proper voltage? · Has the light bulb burnt out? In the case of burnt-out bulbs: · Always unplug the appliance from the mains. · See the "Troubleshooting guide/After-sales Service" chapter. If the motor seems to run too much: · Is the condenser free of dust and fluff? · Are the doors properly closed? · Are the door seals properly fitted? · On hot days or if the room is warm, the motor naturally runs longer. The appliance is excessively noisy: · Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects? · Are the pipes at the back touching or vibrating? If the appliance door has been left open for a while or if large amounts of food have been stored, the motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior of the appliance. 34 Remember Motor running time depends on different things: number of door openings, amount of food stored, temperature of the room, setting of the temperature controls. If, after performing the above checks, your appliance still does not work properly, contact the After-sales Service, explain the problem, specifying the model and appliance service number (stated on the data plate). If the refrigerator temperature is too high · Is the appliance installed near a heat source? · Are the refrigerator controls correctly set? · Has a large amount of food been added to the refrigerator or freezer? · Check that the doors are not opened too often. · Check that the doors close properly. · Make sure that air flow vents inside the compartment are not blocked, as this prevents the circulation of cold air. If there is moisture build-up · Make sure that the food is properly packaged. Dry any dampness on food containers before placing them in the refrigerator. · Check that the doors are not opened too often. When the door is opened, humidity from the room air enters the refrigerator. The more often the door is opened, the faster humidity builds up, especially when the room itself is very humid. · If the room is very humid, it is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator. · It is normal for droplets of water to form on the rear wall after the automatic defrost cycle. If the doors do not open and close properly · Check that food packages are not blocking the door. · Check that the door trays, shelves and drawers are all positioned correctly. · Check that the door seals are not dirty or sticky. · Ensure the appliance is level. Always disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply before replacing any light bulbs. If the inside light is not working: · Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. Depending on the model · Remove the bulb cover (depending on model) · Unscrew or remove the bulb. · Check the bulb and if necessary replace it. · Some models are equipped with a special bulb, which does not unscrew. Pull towards the inside of the appliance. This bulb is available only from our After-sales Service. Replace using maximum 15W bulb. AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. See if you can solve the problem yourself (see "Troubleshooting guide/after-sales service"). 2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again. 3. If the problem persists after this course of action, contact After-sales Service. Specify: · the nature of the problem, · the model, · the Service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance), · your full address, · your telephone number and area code Note: The direction of door opening can be changed. If this operation is performed by After-sales Service it is not covered by the warranty. 35 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug. Important: The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted. Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical store. 2) For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. 3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries) If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures instructions and current standard safety regulations. 36