DEFY Refrigerator K60363NE User's Manual
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1. Fridge adjustment has an effect on the temperature of the freezer Change the temperature of the fridge or freezer until the fridge or freezer temperature reaches a sufficient level e Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time open them less frequently e Door might have been left ajar close the door completely e Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently Wait until the fridge or freezer reaches the desired temperature e The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently Complete cooling down of the refrigerator takes time e Your new refrigerator may be wider than the previous one This is quite normal Large refrigerators operate for a longer period of time e The ambient room temperature may be high This is quite normal e The refrigerator might have been plugged in recently or might have been loaded with food Cooling down of the refrigerator completely may last for a couple of hours longer e Large amounts of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently Hot food causes longer running of the refrigerator until the food has cooled down e Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time The warm air that has entered into the refrigerator causes the refrigerator to run for longer periods Open the doors less frequently e The freezer or fridge compartment door might have been left ajar Check that the doors are tightly closed e The2. Page 18 Icematic and Ice storage container optional Using the Icematic Fill the Icematic with water and place it into its seat Your ice will be ready in approximately two hours Do not remove the Icematic from its seating to take ice Turn the knobs on the ice reservoirs clockwise by 90 degrees Ice cubes in the reservoirs will fall down into the ice storage container below You may take out the ice storage container and serve the ice cubes If you wish you may keep the ice cubes in the ice storage container Ice storage container The ice storage container is only intended for accumulating ice cubes Do not put water in it as this will cause it to break Warning Repairs must be carried out by authorised persons only Repairs carried out by incompetent persons create a user risk Unplug the refrigerator from the wall socket when you clean the refrigerator Important Remove the bottom door shelf in order to remove the crisper 7 Maintenance and Cleaning e Always disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning e Note that turning the thermostat to 0 does not switch the power off to the refrigerator e Clean the inside of the refrigerator when necessary by using a solution of one table spoon of Bicarbonate of Soda to two litres of warm water e Dry with a soft cloth e Do not use pot scorers or abrasive powders to clean the refrigerator e S
3. freezer can be maintained for many months at temperatures of 18 C or lower Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instructions for a 4 star frozen food storage compartment To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained the following should be remembered Put packages in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase Ensure that contents are labelled and dated Do not exceed Use By or Best Before dates on the packaging If there is a power failure do not open the freezer door Even if the power failure lasts up to the Temperature rise time frozen food will not be affected In case the failure lasts longer the food must be checked and when necessary must be consumed immediately or must be frozen after being cooked Wrap all food before storage Seal all foods or place in airtight containers to prevent dehydration Eliminate all the air pockets from packages and keep air out by firm sealing When packaging in sheet material such as aluminium foil parcel tightly and press out all air pockets All folds should be sealed with deep freeze sealing tape Page 15 Unwrapped food containing acids or salt may permanently stain the cabinet interior When loading bulk into the freezer load one quarter at a time and allow to freeze before loading the next quarter Divide food into
4. hot foods in your refrigerator gt emperature sensor Anti bacterial strip Carbon strip The anti bacterial strip prevents unpleasant odour build up in the refrigerator To clean the strip open the strip cover with a thin screwdriver and then pull the cover downwards and remove the cover Remove the strip as per the diagram To clean the strip leave it in the sun for one day Refit the strip Clean the strip once a year Page 7 3 Placing and Installation Transportation instructions 1 The refrigerator must be transported only in an upright position The packing must be intact during transportation 2 When positioning your refrigerator take care not to damage flooring pipes wall coverings etc Do not move the refrigerator by pulling the door or handle When re transporting your refrigerator e Your refrigerator must be emptied and cleaned prior to any transportation e The shelves accessories crisper etc In your refrigerator must be fastened securely with adhesive tape to protect against any jolts e Packaging must be tied with thick tape and strong rope and the transportation guidelines printed on the package must be followed 1 Install your refrigerator in a place that allows for ease of use 2 Keep your refrigerator away from heat sources such as stoves geysers humid places and direct sunlight 3 There must be appropriate air v
5. information and facilities available authority for Page 6 G Energy saving tips e Ensure your refrigerator is installed in a well ventilated area If the ambient temperature is low but in no case lower than 5 C then the energy saving will be more Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near heat emitting appliances such as ovens dishwashers or radiators e Ensure the time between buying chilled frozen food and placing it in the refrigerator is kept at a minimum particularly in summer Use a cooler bag or a special carrier bag to carry frozen food Do not put hot food or drinks in the refrigerator e Do not leave the door s of your refrigerator open for long periods of time and ensure they are closed properly after each opening e Defrost frozen food in the fridge compartment so that frozen food acts as an ice pack to assist cooling in the fridge This will provide energy saving and preserve the food quality e Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator e Do not overload your refrigerator This restricts effective air circulation in the refrigerator e Keep food in closed containers Recommendations for fresh food compartment e Please do not let any foods come into contact with the temperature sensor in the fresh food compartment In order to maintain the fresh food compartment at the ideal storage temperature the sensor must not be interfered with by any foods e Do not place
6. refrigerator is adjusted to a very low temperature Adjust the refrigerator temperature to a warmer degree and wait until the temperature is achieved e The door seal of the fridge or freezer may be soiled worn out broken or not properly seated Clean or replace the seal A damaged broken seal causes the refrigerator to run for a longer period of time in order to maintain the current temperature e There might be humidity in the air this is quite normal in humid weather When the humidity is less condensation will disappear e The inside of the refrigerator must be cleaned Clean the inside of the refrigerator with a sponge lukewarm water or carbonated water e Some containers or package materials might cause the smell Use a different container or different brand of packaging material Page 21 Symptom Check Crispers are stuck e The food might be touching the ceiling of the drawer Rearrange the food in the drawer The door is not closing e Food packages may prevent the door s closing Repack the packages that are obstructing the door e The refrigerator is not completely level on the floor and rocks when slightly moved Adjust the elevation screws e The floor is not level or strong Make sure that the floor is level and capable of carrying the weight of the refrigerator Noise like wind blowing e Fans are used to cool the refrigerator It is normal and not a fault Warning Repairs must be carried DANGER Always disc
7. there is sufficient spacing between the refrigerator and surrounding walls e Unplug the refrigerator from the mains when you clean the refrigerator Child safety e If the door has a lock the key should be kept out of reach from children e If you are discarding an old refrigerator with a lock or latch fitted to the door disable the lock latch and ensure that the refrigerator is left in a safe condition to prevent children from being trapped inside and suffocating e Children must be supervised to prevent them from tampering with the refrigerator HCA Warning Refrigerator cooling systems containing R600a At DEFY the care and protection of our environment is an on going commitment This DEFY refrigerator is particularly environmentally friendly and contains non CFC HFC natural substances in the cooling system Called R600a and in the insulation Called cyclopentane These are potentially flammable if exposed to fire Take care not to damage the cooling circuit pipes of the refrigerator in transportation and in use In case of damage do not expose the refrigerator to fire or potential ignition sources and immediately ventilate the room where the refrigerator is situated Ignore this warning if your refrigerators cooling system contains R134a Warning Never dispose of the AAN Refrigerator in a fire Do not dispose of your Refrigerator along with regular household waste Contact your local disposal
8. will become colder than the set values This function can be used to rapidly cool food placed in the fridge compartment If you want to cool large amounts of fresh food it is recommended that you activate this feature before placing the food into the fridge The Quick Fridge indicator will remain lit when the Quick Fridge function is enabled To cancel this function press the Quick Fridge button again The Quick Fridge indicator will turn off and settings will return to normal If you do not cancel Quick Fridge then it will automatically cancel itself after 2 hours or when the fridge compartment reaches the required temperature Please Note This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure 10 Quick Fridge Indicator This icon flashes in an animated manner when the Quick Fridge function is active 11 Eco Fuzzy Special Economic Usage Function Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds to activate the Eco Fuzzy Function The Refrigerator will start operating in the most economic mode at least 6 hours later and the economic usage indicator will turn on when the function is active Press the Quick Freeze button for 3 seconds to deactivate the Eco Fuzzy Function 12 High Temperature Error Warning Indicator This light comes on during high temperature failures and error warnings 13 Economic Usage Indicator Indicates that the refrigerator is running in energy efficient mode This ind
9. ANNESBURG Cnr Mimetes amp Kruger Sts Denver ext 12 Johannesburg 2094 Tel 011 621 0200 or 011 621 0300 Gauteng Service defy co za POLOKWANE 87 Nelson Mandela Drive Superbia 0699 Tel 0152 92 1166 7 8 9 Polokwane Service defy co za PORT ELIZABETH 112 Patterson Road North End Port Elizabeth 6001 Tel 041 401 6400 PortElizabeth Service defy co za PRETORIA Block A1 Old Mutual Industrial Park Cnr D F Malan Drive amp Moot Str Hermanstad 0082 Tel 012 377 8300 Pretoria Service defy co za Please register your product at www defy co za DEFY APPLIANCES PTY LTD P O BOX 12004 JACOBS DURBAN 4026 SOUTH AFRICA 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 Sub Saharan Africa Service Agents ZAMBIA SOUTHGATE INVESTMENTS LTD Plot 1606 Sheki Sheki Road P O Box 33681 Lusaka 10101 Zambia Tel 260 0211 242332 3 Fax 260 0211 242933 sgiservicecentre microlink zm NAMIBIA ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD 10 Tienie Louw Street Northern Industrial Area P O Box 21158 Windhoek Namibia Tel 061 216162 Fax 061 216134 atlantic mweb com na ZIMBABWE TRADECOMAFRICA Trade Com Africa 183 Loreley Crescent Msasa Harare Zimbabwe Tel 263 4 486165 6 Cell 263 772 469010 Cell 263 772 469011 BOTSWANA RAY MORGAN AGENCI
10. Agent Never connect your refrigerator to electricity saving systems as they may damage the refrigerator Do not store medicine or academic research samples which require strict temperature control in the refrigerator Do not store or use flammable gas benzene petrol or volatile substances in or near the refrigerator Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in the refrigerator In the event of a malfunction disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply Do not overload your refrigerator with excessive amounts of food If overloaded the food items may fall down and injure you and damage the refrigerator when you open the door Never place objects on top of the refrigerator they may fall down and injure you when you open or close the refrigerator door If there is a blue light fitted on the refrigerator do not look at the blue light through optics Page 5 Do not operate a damaged refrigerator Consult with your nearest DEFY service centre should you have any concerns The electrical safety of the refrigerator is only guaranteed if the earth system of your home is compliant to national standards Never plug the refrigerator into the wall socket during installation Death or serious injury may result The refrigerator may move if the adjustable legs are not properly levelled on the floor Levelling the adjustable legs on the floor helps prevent the refrigerator fr
11. DEFY KN 603625 S You can rely on Defy To simplify INSTRUCTION MANUAL K60363NE REFRIGERATOR Record in the space below the listed information for future reference SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE PURCHASED FROM The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement Part number For this reason the text and illustrations in this manual 3801600100 are subject to change without notice Read this manual before initial installation and operation of the product 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 We trust you will enjoy years of trouble free use The user manual This manual will provide you with information on how to safely operate and care for your product in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it Pay particular attention to any safety instructions Please read all additional documents supplied with your product Please note that this manual may be used for several similar but different models Please check for relevance regarding your particular model Explanation of symbols used in this manual Important safety information Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property AN Caution Warning for supply voltage A Caution Warnin
12. ES RMA Service Centre Plot 48 East Gate Gaborone International Commerce Park Kgale View Gaborone Botswana Tel 267 390 3996 390 3912 Fax 267 318 7376 Cell 267 7134 6539 service rma co bw raja rma co bw SWAZILAND LYNDS DISTRIBUTORS P O Box 716 Mbabane Swaziland H100 Tel 00268 2515 4310 8 Fax 00268 2518 4318 MOZAMBIQUE COOL WORLD LDA Rua da Resistencia No 97B R C Cell 258 84 44 61 234 coolworldida hotmail com Nosso Show Room Av da Industrias Parcela No 735 735A Machava Maputo OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS PLEASE CONSULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL DEFY SERVICE CENTRE FOR DETAILS Page 23 n 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 The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of TWO YEARS from date of purchase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use both in workmanship and material subject to the following conditions 1 Repair or replacement of any part of this appliance found by the Company to be defective shall be at the election of the Company The Company reserves the right to effect such service through any of its Service Divisions or Authorised Service Dealers The cost o
13. Trouble Shooting 20 Irangportatoninstrucions 8 9 Refrigerator specifications 22 Before using the refrigerator 8 l l 10 Service Centres 23 Electrical connection 8 a Adjusting the feet 9 11 Warrant 24 Reversing the doors 10 LN Warning Do not place any copper pots or dishes inside the cabinet 0 Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your refrigerator exactly Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the machine these values may vary Values stated on the machine labels or in the documentation accompanying it are i obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the relevant standards Page 3 EB Your Refrigerator SESE Bop Fan Adjustable shelves Bottle rack Defrost water collection channel Drain tube Crisper cover Salad crisper with separator Blue light Freezer drawer with ice tray Freezer drawer with Icematic and ice storage container Freezer drawer Adjustable front feet 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 Dairy shelf Side illumination Fridge compartment Freezer compartment Door shelf Egg tray Water dispenser filling contai
14. before it is repaired There is danger of an electric shock Important Care must be taken while cleaning carrying the refrigerator not to touch the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the back of the refrigerator as this could cause injury DEFY declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed Adjusting the feet The refrigerator may move if the adjustable legs are not properly levelled on the floor Levelling the adjustable legs on the floor Level your refrigerator by turning the front legs as shown in the illustration below The corner where the legs are is lowered when the leg is turned in the direction of the black arrow and raised when turned in the opposite direction Having someone to carefully assist in tilting the refrigerator slightly will help facilitate this process Page 9 Reversing The Doors Figures represented in this We recommend that you reverse doors if instruction manual are schematic required before switching on for the first and may not correspond exactly time with your refrigerator Tools required If the parts are not included in the Small and medium size screwdrivers and a refrigerator you have purchased pair of pliers they may be model specific and therefore only valid for some Spare Parts supplied in the plastic bag models The following parts which are exclusively for left hand side fitted hinge operation are supplied in a plastic bag wi
15. 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 oils and acids and they must also be airtight They must be made from materials that are suitable for deep freeze usage Materials necessary for packaging Cold resistant adhesive tape Self adhesive labels Rubber rings and a Pen Freezer compartment settings Freezer compartment settings Freezer Compartment Fridge Compartment Explanations Setting Setting 18 C This is the normal recommended setting 20 22 or 24 C 4 C These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature exceeds 30 C Quick Freeze 4 C Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time Your refrigerator will return to its previous mode when the process is over 18 C or colder 2 C If you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot conditions or frequent opening and closing of the door 18 C or colder Quick Fridge You can use it when your fridge compartment is overloaded or if you wish to cool down your food rapidly It is recommended that you activate quick fridge function 4 8 hours before placing the food Placing the food Placing foods Freezer compartment Various frozen food such as meat fish ice cream and shelves vegetables Fridge compartment Food in pa
16. elating to the refrigerator Only authorised agents are to carry out repairs e Vapour and vaporized cleaning materials must never be used in the cleaning and defrosting the refrigerator The vapour may come into contact with the electrical parts and cause a short circuit or electric shock e Do not allow children to hang on the refrigerator door as the unit could topple forward risking personal injury Never use the parts on your refrigerator such as the door as a means of support or step e Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator or freezer e Keep ventilation openings in the refrigerator or in the built in structure clear of obstructions Do not drill cut or modify the refrigerator Injuries may result if the refrigerant circuit is damaged See HCA warning Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Repairs must be carried out by authorised persons only Repairs carried out by incompetent persons create a user risk Unplug the refrigerator when cleaning during routine maintenance or if it will not be used for an extended period To unplug the refrigerator remove the plug by pulling on the plug and not the cable Exposing the refrigerator to rain snow sun and wind is an electrical safety risk Should the mains lead of the refrigerator become damaged or should it need replacing at any time it must be replaced by a special purpose made mains lead which can only be obtained from a DEFY Authorised Service
17. entilation around your refrigerator in order to achieve efficient operation The refrigerator is to have at least a 50 mm space from the ceiling and at least a 50 mm space from the wall Fit the Two plastic wall spacers supplied with the appliance rotating 1 4 turn to the condenser at the back of the appliance See Diagram If the floor is covered with a carpet your refrigerator must be elevated 25 mm from the floor Page 8 4 Place your refrigerator on an even floor surface to prevent jolts 5 Do not keep your refrigerator in ambient temperatures under 10 C Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly Your refrigerator should be installed at least 30 cm away from heat sources such as hobs ovens central heaters and stoves and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side there should be at least 8 cm distance between them Before using the refrigerator check that 1 The feet have been adjusted for perfect levelling 2 The interior of the refrigerator is clean and dry 3 Check the required distance between your refrigerator and the wall in order to allow for free air circulation 4 The plug has been inserted into the wall socket and the electricity is switched on When the door is open the interior light will come on 5 You may hear a noise as the compressor starts
18. f such service shall be borne by the Company in full provided that the appliance is located no further than 50km from a Company Service Centre or an Authorised Service Dealer Where the appliance is located beyond the 50km radius the purchaser shall be liable for the standard travelling charges as determined by the Company 2 Vitreous enamelware fuses and lamps are specifically excluded from these warranties It is an express condition of these warranties that the purchaser takes due care and attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance Abuse misuse in conflict with operating instructions connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall release the Company from its obligations 3 This warranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is dismantled by or any repairs to the appliance are effected by any persons not duly authorised by the Company or if substitute parts not approved by the Company are used in the appliance or if the serial number of the appliance is removed 4 The Company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from fire flood civil disturbances or any Act of God The Company shall not in terms of these warranties be responsible nor held liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the failure or malfunction of the appliance 5 The Company shall not be responsible for transportation or other costs other than those incurred within the pr
19. f time The audio warning signal will mute when pressing any button on the indicator or when the door is closed Dual cooling system Your refrigerator is equipped with two separate cooling systems to cool the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment Thus air in the fresh food compartment and freezer compartment do not get mixed Thanks to these two separate cooling systems cooling speed is much higher than other refrigerators Odour s in the compartments do not get mixed Additional power saving is also achieved since the defrosting is performed individually Egg tray You can install the egg holder to the desired door or body shelf Never store the egg holder in the freezer compartment lonizer The lonizer which is in the air channel of the refrigerator ionizes the air This system ensures that airborne bacteria and bad smells that originate from the bacteria will be reduced Blue light Depends on Model Food stored in the crispers that are illuminated with a blue light continue their photosynthesis by means of the wavelength effect of blue light and thus preserve their freshness and increase their vitamin content Page 14 5 The freezer compartment Deep freeze information e Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain its quality It is possible to keep food for a long time period only at temperatures of 18 C or lower The quality of food in a
20. g for fire hazard AN Caution Warning for hot surfaces Read the instructions Useful information Important information or useful hints about usage Unpacking Remove all packaging Ensure that packing material is disposed of in a responsible manner and that any plastic bags are cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating If the refrigerator is damaged in any way do not use it Report the damage to your dealer who will take the necessary corrective action This refrigerator is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator Page 2 Contents 1 Your Refrigerator 4 4 Using your refrigerator 12 Indicator Panel 12 2 Important Safety Information 2 Indicators amp button functions 12 Warnings 5 l 5 The freezer compartment 15 Child safety 6 Deep Freeze packaging information 16 HCA Warning 6 Freezer compartment settings 16 Placing the food 16 Energy saving tips 7 Anti bacterial strip 7 6 Water Dispenser CA Cleaning the water tank 18 Recommendations for fresh food Icematic and ice storage container 18 compartment T 7 Maintenance and cleaning 19 3 Placing and Installation 8 8
21. icator will be active if the Freezer Compartment temperature is set to 18 C The Economic Usage Indicator turns off when the Quick Fridge or Quick Freeze function is selected 14 lonizer Indicator Light Depends on Model Indicator light lights up continuously This light indicates that your refrigerator is protected against bacteria Page 13 15 Energy Saving Function When you press this button the Energy saving icon will light up and the Energy Saving Function will be activated If the Energy saving function is active all icons on the display other than the Energy saving icon will turn off If any other button is pressed or the door is opened when the Energy Saving Function is active the Energy Saving Function will be deactivated and the icons on the display will return to normal If you press this button again the Energy Saving icon will turn off and the Energy Saving Function will no longer be active 16 Key Lock Mode Press the Quick Freeze and FRZ Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds The Key lock icon will light up and the key lock mode will be activated Buttons will not function if the Key Lock mode is active Press Quick Freeze and FRZ Set buttons concurrently for 3 seconds again The Key lock icon will turn off and the key lock mode will be deactivated Door Open Warning An audio warning will be given when the fridge compartment door of your refrigerator is left open for a certain period o
22. n press the Fast Freeze button before placing the food into the freezer compartment If you press the Fast Freeze button repeatedly and at short intervals the electronic circuit protection will be activated and the compressor will not start up immediately Please Note This function is not recalled when power restores after a power failure 2 Quick Freeze Indicator This icon flashes in an animated style when the Quick Freeze function is active 3 Freezer Set Function This function allows you to set the freezer compartment temperature Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to 18 C 20 C 22 C and 24 C respectively Page 12 4 Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Indicator Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer Compartment 5 Freezer Indicator Compartment Temperature 24 C 22 C 20 C 18 C indicators light up continuously 6 Fridge Set Function This function allows you to set the fridge compartment temperature Press this button to set the temperature of the fridge compartment to 8 C 6 C 4 C 2 C respectively 7 Fridge Compartment Setting Indicator Temperature Indicates the temperature set for the Fridge Compartment 8 Fridge Compartment Indicator Temperature 8 C 6 C 4 C and 2 C indicators light up continuously 9 Quick Fridge Function When the Quick Fridge button is pressed the temperature of the compartment
23. ner Water dispenser upper shelf Water dispenser tank Bottle shelf Depends on Model The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement For this reason technical specifications text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice Figures represented in this instruction manual are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your refrigerator If the parts are not included in the refrigerator you have purchased they may be model specific and therefore only valid for some models Page 4 2 Important safety information Please review and observe the following information Failure to do so may result in injuries or material damage and will render any warranty and reliability commitments void Spare parts for the refrigerator will be stocked for 10 years to meet any maintenance or service requirements Warnings e Hand this owners manual over to the new owner should ownership change e The refrigerator must only be used for its intended purpose i e the storing of edible foodstuff e The refrigerator is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments farm houses and by clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments bed and breakfast type environments catering and similar non retail applications e Consult with your authorised DEFY service centre for all questions and problems r
24. ns covered plates and closed containers shelves Fridge compartment door Small and packaged food or drinks such as milk and fruit shelves juice Delicatessen products cheese and butter Crisper Vegetables and fruits Page 16 6 Water Dispenser The water dispenser is a very useful feature with regards to accessing chilled water without having to open the door of your fridge Since you do not have to open the door of your fridge frequently you also save on electricity Using the water dispenser Push in the lever of the water dispenser with your glass for water flow Releasing the lever cuts off the water flow When operating the water maximum flow is depressing the lever dispenser achieved by fully Please note how much water flows from the dispenser depends on how far you depress the lever As the level of water in your cup glass rises gently reduce the amount of pressure on the lever to avoid overflow If you depress the lever by a small amount then the water will only trickle this is perfectly normal and is not a fault Filling the water dispenser s tank The water tank filling reservoir is located inside the door rack Open the reservoir cover and fill up with pure and clean drinking water Close the cover Do not fill the water tank with any liquid other than drinking water beverages such as fruit juice carbonated beverages and alcoholic drinks are not suitable for use with the wate
25. om moving When carrying the refrigerator do not hold on the door handle as this may cause the handle to break When placing your refrigerator next to another refrigerator or freezer the distance between the devices should be at least 80 mm Failure to do so may cause adjacent walls to humidify For refrigerators with a freezer compartment Do not put bottled and canned liquid beverages in the freezer compartment as they may burst Do not touch frozen food with your hands they may stick to your hand Never pour or spray water into or on the refrigerator and do not store liquids pot plants or open containers on top of the refrigerator as these might spill causing electrical shorting For manually controlled refrigerators wait at least 5 minutes before starting the refrigerator after a power failure Avoid any damage to the power cable when transporting the refrigerator Bending the cable may cause a fire Never place heavy objects on the power cable Do not touch the plug with wet hands Do not plug in the refrigerator if the wall socket is loose On delivery check to make sure that the refrigerator is not damaged and that all the parts and accessories are in perfect condition Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible Do not use multiple adapter plugs or an extension cable e Ensure that
26. onnect the out by authorised persons only plug from the wall socket before Repairs carried out by any maintenance or cleaning incompetent persons create a user risk Owner s responsibility Do not damage the refrigerant circuit Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they have been recommended by the manufacturer Since the following are not factory faults they are the owners responsibility e Damage to the exterior finish Breakage of glass and other components Replacement of light bulbs Damage caused through improper use of the appliance Damage caused by moving the appliance 9 Refrigerator specifications DAC510 CODE KN 603625 S APPLIANCE TYPE FRIDGE Total gross volume I Net volume 1 Dimensions HxWxD mm 1845 x 600 x 650 Energy efficiency class 1 Climate class Refrigerant R600a 1 Energy classes A G A economical G less economical Page 22 Service Centres South African Service Agents BLOEMFONTEIN 160 Long Street Hilton Bloemfontein 9301 Tel 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein Service defy co za CAPE TOWN 5A Marconi Rd Montague Gardens 7441 Tel 021 526 3000 Cape Town Service defy co za DURBAN 35 Intersite Avenue Umgeni Business Park Durban 4051 Tel 031 268 3300 Durban Service defy co za EAST LONDON 16 Bowls Rd Arcadia East London 5201 Tel 043 743 7100 EastLondon Service defy co za JOH
27. orkmanship or material usage Some of the features described here may not apply to your model The refrigerator does not operate Condensation on the side wall of the fridge compartment Compressor is not running Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator Food kept in the fridge compartment drawers are freezing Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient e Make sure the refrigerator plug is securely plugged in e Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker e Test the wall socket for power using another appliance e Inspect the electrical cord for damage e Eliminate the use of an extension cord if any is being used e Very cold ambient conditions Frequent opening and closing of the door Highly humid ambient conditions Storage of food containing liquid in open containers Leaving the door ajar Switching the thermostat to a colder degree e Decreasing the amount of time the door is left open or using it less frequently e Covering the food stored in open containers with a suitable material e Wipe the condensation using a dry cloth and check if it persists e The protective thermal relay of the compressor will blow out during sudden power failures or plug outs and plug ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of the refrigerator has not yet been balanced Your refrigerator will start running approximately after 15 minutes Please call a service centre if
28. ovisions of Point 1 of this Certificate 6 For warranties in the Republic of South Africa and Sub Saharan Africa please contact your nearest Defy office Please refer to page 23 for respective South African service agents and Sub Saharan Africa service agents 7 Where service is requested under warranty and no fault or defect can be found by the Company all costs incurred will be for the purchaser s account 8 This Certificate as well as your invoice will serve as proof of purchase For the purpose of warranty it will be essential to produce this Certificate and invoice Failure to do so will render the purchaser liable for service costs KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES Page 24
29. pillages especially citric and acidic juices must be wiped up immediately as they could stain the interior of the refrigerator e Shelves and freezer baskets where fitted may be removed for cleaning purposes e The back of the refrigerator may be vacuumed or dusted using a soft bristle brush e A mild furniture polish may be used on the exterior cabinet to add lustre and protect against finger marks e Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical items e lf your refrigerator is not going to be used for a long period of time unplug the power cable remove all food clean it and leave the door ajar e Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles e To remove door racks remove all the contents and then simply push the door rack upwards from the base Protection of plastic surfaces Do not place liquid oils or oil cooked meals in your refrigerator in unsealed containers as they may damage the plastic surfaces In case of spilling or smearing oil on the plastic surfaces clean and rinse the relevant part of the surface at once with warm water Replacing the illumination lamp To change the lamp used for illumination of your refrigerator please call your Authorized Service Page 19 8 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 w
30. r dispenser If such liquids are used the water dispenser will malfunction and may be damaged beyond repair The warranty does not cover such usage Some of the ingredients and additives in these drinks beverages may also attack and damage the water tank material Use clean and pure drinking water only Capacity of the water tank is 2 0 litres do not overfill Push the arm of the water dispenser with a rigid glass If you are using disposable plastic glasses push the arm with your fingers from behind the glass Page 17 Cleaning the water tank e Remove the water filling reservoir inside the door rack Ie e Remove the water dispenser shelf by holding from both sides T e Grab the water dispenser reservoir on both sides amp remove it at an angle of 45 Make sure that the parts and seals removed if any as illustrated in the exploded diagram below during cleaning are properly refitted to prevent any water leakage WATER FILLING RESERVOIR WATER DISPENSER SHELF WATER DISPENSER INNER SILICONE SEAL WATER DISPENSER OUTER SILICONE SEAL 4 Va SPRING Water tray Any water that drips whilst using the water dispenser accumulates in the spillage tray Remove the plastic strainer by pressing on the side as shown in the figure With a clean and dry cloth remove the water that has accumulated WARNING Do not wash any of the water tank parts in a dishwashing machine
31. reasonable portions according to your requirements Allow hot food to cool before putting it into the freezer Freeze cooked food in small quantities This ensures rapid freezing and maintains the quality of the food Food that has defrosted must be consumed within 24 hours Only cooked food can be refrozen Do not re freeze food that has defrosted Do not exceed the expiry date shown on food packs Do not take out frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the frozen food Always use appropriate packaging material to avoid odour penetration or degradation of the food Transport pre frozen food from the supermarket in foil lined cooler bags and transfer to the home freezer as soon as possible Place fresh food to be frozen near the side walls of the freezer to ensure fast freezing Never exceed the maximum freezing capacity of the freezer If you are going to freeze fresh food in excess of 2 kg turn the Quick Freeze function on and wait for at least three hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer Do not freeze too large a quantity of food at any one time The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the centre as quickly as possible Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food Defrosting The fridge and freezer compartments defrost automatically Note If you find that the door of the freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it this is
32. th the appliance Upper door top trim hinge covers there are 2 different parts one for each side of the top trim Upper door middle hinge bushing door stopper assembly Keep all the parts supplied in the plastic bag and parts which have been removed when reversing doors in a safe place for possible future re use Important Have somebody to assist you when moving the refrigerator and to hold the doors when removing re fitting hinges and doors to avoid injury and damage to the product Using the screws and plastic plugs supplied in the installation kit inside the fridge fit handles to the desired side see diagram for locations NOTE Depends on model Some models have integrated handles that are universal to left and right hand sides and do not need to be swapped Page 10 Reversing the doors Proceed in numerical order Page 11 4 Using your refrigerator Indicator Panel Indicators amp button functions 1 Fast Freeze Function The Fast Freeze indicator turns on when the Quick Freeze function is on To cancel this function press the Fast Freeze button again The Fast Freeze indicator will turn off and return to its normal settings If you do not cancel the Fast Freeze function it will automatically cancel itself after 4 hours or when the freezer compartment reaches the required temperature If you require large amounts of fresh food to be froze
33. the refrigerator does not start up at the end of this period e The refrigerator is in defrost cycle This is normal for an automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrosting cycle occurs periodically e Your refrigerator is not plugged into the wall socket Make sure that the plug is properly fitted into the wall socket e Have the temperature adjustments been correctly made e Power might be cut off e Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation It is normal and not a fault e Doors might have been left ajar ensure the doors are fully closed e Doors might have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time open them less frequently e The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check e The freezer temperature is adjusted to a very low temperature Adjust the freezer temperature to a warmer degree and check Page 20 Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient Temperature in the fridge or freezer is very high The fridge is running continuously or for a long time Humidity occurs on the outside of the refrigerator or between the doors Bad odour inside the refrigerator e The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very low temperature Adjust the fridge temperature to a warmer degree and check e The fridge temperature might have been adjusted to a very high degree
34. up The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise even if the compressor is not running this is quite normal 6 Do not load the refrigerator immediately after it is switched on Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached Electrical connection Connect your refrigerator to a grounded socket which is protected by a fuse with the appropriate capacity Important The connection must be in compliance with national regulations The power cable plug must be easily accessible after installation The specified voltage must be equal to your mains voltage When operating your refrigerator for the first time please observe the following instructions during the initial six hours e The door frequently e The refrigerator must be operated empty without any food in it e Do not unplug your refrigerator e Original packaging and foam materials should be kept for any future transportation or moving should not be opened Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be held liable if the information given in the instruction manual is not followed The front edges of the refrigerator may feel warm This is normal These areas are designed to be warm in order to avoid condensation A damaged power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician Extension cables and multiway plugs must not be used for connection A damaged refrigerator must not be operated
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