Tricity Bendix TB 180 TF User's Manual
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1. 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications This appliance complies with the following Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown i Door reversal directions 1 Disconnect from the electricity supply 2 Remove all loose items including food store food in a cool place 3 Gently lay the fridge freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5 8 cm 2 3 inches of packing 4 Remove the feet 2 3 5 Remove bottom hinge 1 D715 PIED M 6 Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the middle hinge H 7 Unscrew the middle hinge 8 Slide out the fridge door from pin G unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hinge hole provided on the opposite side after having removed the small plugs which should then be fitted on the opposite side 9 Refit the fridge door and replace the middle hinge to the left hand side 10 Replace the door and bottom hinge 1 on the opposite side 11 Refit the feet 2 3 on the opposite side 12 Unscrew the handles Refit them on the opposite side after having pierced the plugs with a punch Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack A Attention After completion of the door reversing operation check that t2. be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home AN Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE CORD CLAMP Connect the Green and Yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression E E C Directives
3. can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most Fruit amp vegetables these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad drawers Butter amp cheese these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible Milk bottles these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning Freezing Calendar pi E eroa w S a A 1 2 3 4 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 10 12 10 12 10 12 10 12 The symbols show different types of frozen goods The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing HINTS AND TIPS Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear to the cooling plate evaporator When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor Athermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts
4. the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge Food which is to be frozen when cool should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer Thaw frozen food in the fridge This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods keep the door closed If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking its condition The following guidelines should assist you Ice cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Can be refrozen providing there a
5. the food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer as this is the coldest part A Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen Storage of frozen food When first starting up or after a period of non use before putting the products in the freezer compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting then turn the thermostat knob to the normal opertion position Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Finally do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary A Important Do not put carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc in the freezer compartment Ice lollies if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause low temperature skin burns Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Thawing Frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available Small food items may even be cooked from frozen in this case cooking will take longer Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooke
6. BSORBED 100 W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY 0 84 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 138 Freezer 42 NET CAPACITY Fridge 136 Freezer 42 This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153 Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located INSTALLATION Important AN Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR the mains power supply the plug must therefore be YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE easily accessible after installation UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens To do this refer to instructions on Door reversal directions paragraph Positioning This appliance is designed to operate in ambient S temperatures between 10 C 50 F and 32 C 90 F It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct d sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a boiler or radiator or in a very cold room e g 4 an outhouse where the temperatures may fall below 10 C 50 F If these temperatures are exceeded i e 100 mm MMMM colder or warmer then the appliance may not operate B correctly E E You should also ensure that
7. TRICITY BENDIX OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRIDGE FREEZER TB 180 TF 2222 139 91 It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information This information has been provided in the interest of safety You MUST read it carefully before installing or using the appliance Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a special cable available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whene
8. aczeronce In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details Your name address and post code Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate Or e 69 aor The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Department Tricity Bendix 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ 08705 950 950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We Tricity Bendix undertak
9. air can circulate freely S around the back and the top of the cabinet There NOE COON RN must also be at least 100 mm 4 distance between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture A Ideally the appliance should not be positioned beneath overhanging furniture B There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the appliance Do not obstruct the space underneath Rear spacers The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance Fit the spacers into the holes taking care to ensure that the arrow A is positioned as shown in the diagram Then turn them through 45 arrow A vertical until they lock into place DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot or feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers E D200 A Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then
10. d and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Meat fish and fruit should be thawed in the refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat can even be cooked while still frozen but you must ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling water ready cooked dishes can be placed directly in the oven in their aluminium wrapping A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing any type of frozen food follow the oven instructions particularly regarding the placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven A Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one tray for the production of ice cubes Fill the tray 3 4 full to allow the ice to expand and place it in one of the freezer compartment Do not use metallic instruments to remove the tray from the freezer Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavour Do not cover the shelves with any protective material such as paper cardboard or plastic which may obstruct the air circulation through them To help you use your refrigerator correctly here are some more useful hints Raw meat beef pork lamb amp wild poultry wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad drawer Meat
11. dial to the required position The intermediate position is usually the most suitable 3 4 The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors room temperature how often the door is opened how much food is stored position of the appliance A Important If the fridge is not defrosting correctly it is possible that because a very low temperature has been selected the motor is working continuously which prevents the defrost cycle from operating To ensure correct defrosting a lower number should be selected on the thermostat and you should notice that the motor cuts out from time to time which is correct If you wish to return to a lower temperature turn the thermostat to a higher number however you should turn the setting lower occasionally to allow automatic defrosting The freezer compartment The four star freezer compartment is suitable for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh foods Freezing fresh food To freeze fresh foods it is necessary to change the setting of the thermostat knob However for a quicker freezing operation turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting but remember that in this condition the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0 C If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 3 kg of fresh food Place
12. e that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
13. environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 20 13 Germany N rnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219898 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height 120 cm Width 50 cm Depth 60 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER A
14. he door gasket adheres to the cabinet If the ambient temperature is cold i e in Winter the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet In that case wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting Printed on recycled paper e TRICITY BENDIX Tricity Bendix 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2002 EI From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world
15. in and out Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your fridge freezer Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item Do not store food uncovered Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean refer to Maintenance and Cleaning Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer Y Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator Locate
16. lean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply then replace the bulb as follows Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by pressing as shown in the figure Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb available from your nearest Service Force Centre Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops The water is discharged via the pipe into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor where it evaporates AN Important To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals Dry throughly before replacing Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using a plastic scraper During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food Never use metal too
17. ls for this operation For complete defrosting once or twice a year proceed as follows turn the thermostat dial to the OFF position O or disconnect the appliance from the mains Remove any food from inside the freezer and fridge wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool dry place Leave the door open Clean and dry thoroughly Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position After letting the appliance run for a least half an hour replace the previously removed food into the compartment A Important When defrosting the freezer the fridge is also controlled by the thermostat and will not be operational during this period A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points Symptom No power to the appliance The light does not come on The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Excessive frost and ice has built up Noise Water under the salad bin Solution Check there is power at the socket Check there is n
18. ommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes If these are punctured this will cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice Under NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining or shelves Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance See Defrost Instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Servicing This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Refer to your local Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts At the end of the Appliance Life When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Setting the temperature Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Thawing Making ice c
19. ot a power cut by checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted Replace the bulb if it has blown Check the door light switch is not jammed Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance s operating limits of 10 C to 32 C Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control See Setting the temperature Check that the doors are closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Ensure the doors are not left open Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing Is the door gasket intact and clean Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out Refer to normal operating sounds Check the drain hole is not blocked see Maintenance and Cleaning If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service call SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS ssm
20. re still ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes Chicken Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER USE DETERGENTS ABRASIVE POWDERS HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL External cleaning Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appliance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liquid added An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner see figure CONDENSER DEFROST TRAY COMPRESSOR When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and c
21. ubes Fresh food refrigeration Movable shelves Freezing calendar Hints and Tips Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use Changing the light bulb Defrosting Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee Conditions Oo NN O O OA Aaa wo o d O O O O N 12 13 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specification Installation Positioning Rear spacers Electrical Connection Door Reversability 14 15 15 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments Dairy compartment Storage shelf Bottle storage shelf Salad drawer Glass shelf Wire shelves Frozen food storage Shelf for freezing fresh foods Cc T T0 nmo ouv gt Ice tray OPERATION Before using Remove all securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry thoroughly Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one OFF O position Position 1 minimum coldness Position 6 maximum coldness Turn the thermostat
22. ver possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Child Safety Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children General Safety This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians Take utmost care when handling your appliance So as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages The appliance must not be located close to cookers radiators or boilers Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appliances During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs Frozen food must NOT be re frozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer Manufacturers storage rec
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