Creda 86102 User's Manual
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1. 1 Switch off and pull out the mains plug 2 Remove the wire shelves to make access easier 3 Slacken off the lamp guard undoing the pozidrive retaining screw by one turn 4 Unclip and remove the lamp guard 5 Unscrew the old bulb and fit the new one 6 Refit the lamp guard ensuring that the two legs opposite the retaining screw fit into the holes 7 Retighten the retaining screw 8 Replace the plug and switch on Do s and Don ts DO Do Store raw meat and poultry below cooked foods and diary products Do Clean out your salad crisper regularly Do Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil Do Leave lettuce cabbage parsley and cauliflower on the stem Do Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then ina polythene bag excluding as much air as possible For best results take out the fridge an hour before eating Do Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminium foil This prevents drying Do Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags and store as close to the frozen food compartment as possible the chiller tray is a good place but follow the instructions above Do Wrap foods which have a strong odour or can dry out in polythene bags aluminium foil or place in airtight containers Do Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to best by dates Do Wrap bread well to keep it fresh Do Chill white wines beer lager and2. Users Instruction amp Installation Book for Coldstore Fridge 86102 You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference Your new Creda Coldstore Fridge Electrical Requirements We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket in a readily accessible position All Creda appliances come complete with a fitted plug The plug on your fridge has a 13A fuse If the plug does not fit your sockets a new plug can be fitted Cut off the old plug and throw it away do not insert it into a socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT Fitting a Different Plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yelow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live lf you fit your own plug the colours of these wires may not correspond with the identifying marks on the plug terminals This is what you have to do 1 Connect the green and yellow Earth wire to the terminal in the plug marked E or with the symbol or coloured green or green and yellow 2 Connect the blue Neutral wire to the terminal in the plug marked N or coloured black 3 Connect the brown Live wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fu
3. in period of up to 2 months During this time the compressor has to work a little harder and this may result in more noise than usual Note Your fridge is designed only for domestic purposes for the storage of fresh and frozen food Controlling the Temperature Frozen food compartment The control dial on the right hand side of the fridge interior controls the temperature in the frozen food compartment and is marked 0 off 1 2 3 9 Which setting is selected depends on how long you want to store frozen food Your fridge gives you a two star e gt performance in the frozen food compartment This is achieved by setting the control dial to 5 and allows you to store frozen food for up to one month This is the most popular setting You can reduce running costs by opting for a one star setting This is achieved by setting the control dial to 2 and allows you to store frozen food for up to one week Fridge compartment The temperature of your fridge compartment changes when you alter the temperature of the frozen food compartment It is also affected by the location of the fridge how often you open the door and the room temperature The two flaps at the rear of the chiller tray control the amount of cold air that flows into the fridge compartment The table on page 9 gives a guide to setting the chiller tray flaps poe Ciosed Chiller Tray Frozen Food Compartment Setting Suggested Flap Set
4. items being stored Getting your Fridge ready for use Before using your fridge for the first time the interior including the door and all removable parts should be wiped out Use a damp cloth wrung out in either a solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING NEVER USE ANY HOUSEHOLD CLEANER OR DETERGENT ABRASIVE POWDERS OR WAX POLISH THESE NOT ONLY DAMAGE THE SURFACES THEY ALSO LEAVE A SMELL IN THE FRIDGE Final check Before you start using the fridge check that 1 It is thoroughly dry inside 2 Air can circulate freely at the rear 3 The feet have been adjusted ie all four are firmly on the ground Starting Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply Open your fridge door and the light will come on There is a control dial on the right hand side of the fridge interior Turning the dial clockwise from 0 off will start the fridge working You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up Running in the compressor The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may give rise to noise whether the compressor is running or not This is quite normal Your fridge is operated by a compressor which switches on and off in order to maintain the fridge s temperature The compressor is a precision piece of machinery like a car engine and requires a running
5. mains plug and switch on after cleaning your fridge Installing your Fridge Where to put your fridge Your fridge should be placed where it is easy to use alongside or beneath a work surface is often a good position Try to avoid putting it near anything which gives off heat a cooker or radiator for example If this is unavoidable an air gap of 10mm 1 3 must be left between the hot object and the fridge In such a position your fridge will have to work harder and will cost more to run and may also be damaged by the heat Once you have decided on the most suitable place fit the two wall spacers supplied to the top of the condenser using the correct slot in the spacer for your particular type of condenser Push the fridge back until the Spacers are against the wall This automatically ensures adequate air circulation at the back of the fridge Spacers Condenser If the fridge is placed underneath a worksurface then adequate ventilation must be provided to maintain operating efficiency Make Sure there is a gap of 30mm 1 ie between the top of the fridge and the underside of the worksurface To increase efficiency and reduce the running cost of your appliarice we recommend the fitting of an air grille at the rear of the worksurface If there is not enough clearance available then ventilation must be provided by fitting an air grille This grille Part No 86003 is available from either your retailer your neare
6. so that the unit can be easily moved The width of linked appliances is 1108mm 43 6 Note To ensure that the doors function properly you will need to change the left hand appliance so that its door hinges on the left hand side see page 15 Also make sure that the two appliances stand correctly and firmly see page 5 Fitting decor panels to match your kitchen units For that fully co ordinated kitchen look it is possible to fit a matching decor panel to your fridge A special Decor Panel Frame kit is available that attaches to the edges of the appliance door and enables a decor panel up to 4mm thick to be fitted Decor panels are available from most kitchen suppliers Your fridge requires Decor Panel Frame Kit Part No 86004 These are available from your retailer nearest Creda Spares Stockist or Creda direct using the Accessories Order Form supplied with your fridge Commodity rack adjustment The commodity racks have been designed to be adjustable which enables you to make maximum use of the storage capacity of the inner door To remove the commodity rack simply lift the front of the rack to release it from the fixing groove in the door liner To replace the rack tilt the back of the rack and push it into the preferred fixing position see diagram below Ensure that the rack is securely fixed before loading by applying light downward pressure to the front of the rack as L All foods
7. the door hinge Just follow the step by step instructions below Tools Required A 7mm 8mm A F Spanner or a No 2 Pozidriv 1 Remove all loose items fittings from inside the fridge 2 Carefully lay the fridge on its back you may need a second person to support the fridge Take care to avoid damage to the pipework by keeping it clear of the floor or by laying it on some protective material eg its original packaging 3 Unscrew and remove the two front feet 4 Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge Ensure any spacing washers fitted and the fixing screws are kept with the hinge 5 Remove the door by gently pulling it downwards Stand the door carefully to one side 6 Unscrew and remove the top hinge then replace the screws 7 Remove the two hinge fixing screws on the top left handside and use them to refit the top hinge 8 Remove the plate from the front bottom left hand side of the cabinet and refit on the right hand side where the bottom hinge was 9 Preparing the door for change over a Remove the top and bottom hinge bushes and the blanking plug with a thin blunt instrument taking care not to mark the handle Reposition on the opposite side b To reposition handle insert place the bowl section of a spoon beneath the corner edge of insert as shown above and push handle end of spoon gently downwards to release edge Lift insert and replace on opposite side of door 10 Refit the door sl
8. e Centre 1 Check that the plug is firmly in the wall socket and that the power supply is on 2 Check the power supply to the socket by plugging in another appliance 3 If the other appliance works check the fuse in the refrigerator s plug 4 lf you have changed the plug check the wiring see page 2 5 If there is excessive noise or vibration check that all four feet are firmly in contact with the ground see page 5 5 If the interior light fails to work refer to page 13 for further instructions Contents THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL 86102 Get to know your Fridge 4 Installing your Fridge 5 7 Where to put your Fridge Installing next to a Freezer Cut away shelf Fitting decor panels to match your kitchen units Getting your Fridge ready for use 7 Starting and Running In Controlling the Temperature 8 9 Frozen Food Compartment Fridge Compartment Storing Food 10 11 In the Fridge Compartment In the Frozen Food Compartment In the Chiller Tray Caring for your Fridge 11 14 Defrosting Cleaning Table Top Going Away Replacing the Interior Light Do s and Don ts If your Fridge won t work 14 15 Repositioning the door hinge For details of spares service and guarantee see separate service leaflet Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone
9. else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings Get to know your Fridge Chiller tray with flaps Frozen food control dial Defrost button push to operate Frozen food compartment Egg rack Dairy djustable compartment helves Commodity racks Bottle rack Adjustable feet Salad bin Glass shelf Fridge compartment WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS Table top This is designed to serve as an extra worksurface but be careful with it Do not drop heavy objects on it and do not sit or stand on it Going away If you expect to be away for any length of time and don t want to use your fridge switch off at the power point and pull out the plug Remove all food and follow the defrosting instructions pages 11 and 12 After defrosting wipe out the interior Always leave the door ajar to prevent the accumulation of odours How to replace the interior light Should the light fail to work switch off and pull out the mains plug then ensure the bulb is screwed securely into the bulb holder Replace the plug and switch on If the light still fails to work do not worry it will not affect the working of your fridge Obtain a replacement SES 15 Watt bulb from a local electrical retailer or your nearest Creda Spares Stockist and then fit it as follows
10. helf If the temperature reading is above 5 C then the controls should be adjusted accordingly or defrosting may be required WARNING DO NOT USE MERCURY FILLED THERMOMETER AS BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE A HEALTH HAZARD
11. ht don t store it or eat it throw it away You can store most fresh foods in your fridge A guide to the maximum storage times are given in the table It is advisable to read the storage use by instructions provided on the packaging Select chilled foods last when shopping transport them home in a cool bag and place in the fridge as soon as possible after arriving home Frozen food Convenience foods Cooked items Bakery products Top and centre shelves Dairy products Eggs Preserves Salad dressings Spreads Sauces Commodity racks within door Fresh meat Cooked meat eee CR EERE i Cook chill products ws sAN Aan Ham Sausages Milk products cream F Fish j Milk Area just above the Fruit juices salad drawer Wines Beer N B Package meats separately Store raw meat and poultry below cooked meats and dairy products Mineral water Bottle racks within door Fruit Food being defrosted Vegetables N B It is essential that any food Salad items which is likely to drip juices is Salad drawer bin placed in a suitable container Days Raw fresh meat joints steaks chops 3 5 offal liver kidne etc minced meat sausages including made up dishes and left overs Cooked meat Adjustable tiilting shelves The shelving system in the fridge interior has also been designed to provide maximum storage flexibility It is possible to position the shelves at various heights to suit the
12. iding it upwards locating the top hinge pin in the door hinge bush 11 Fit the bottom hinge and spacing washers into the bottom hinge bush ensuring the door is evenly positioned about the cabinet sides 12 Using the two fixing screws secure the bottom hinge to the cabinet 13 Replace the adjustable front feet setting them 25mm from the bottom of the cabinet to the bottom of the foot for appliances 850mm high or 36mm for taller appliances 14 Carefully stand your fridge upright you may need assistance for this in the required location Adjust the front feet until all four feet are in firm contact with the floor and the appliance does not rock See Installing Your Fridge 15 Check the door opens and closes freely Ensure door seal is seated evenly around the cabinet 16 Finally put back all the loose items fittings 17 The fridge must be stood upright for at least 15 minutes before being switched on NOTE If difficulties are encountered contact your local Service Office 15 Do Store and cook frozen foods in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that you buy Do Defrost the frozen food compartment regularly see pages 11 and 12 Do Package and store cooked and raw food separately Do Always defrost frozen food thoroughly before cooking unless the instructions on the packet state otherwise DON T Don t Store bananas in your fridge Don t St
13. mineral water in the fridge compartment before serving Do Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it into the frozen food compartment as soon as possible Do Empty and refill the ice tray periodically to ensure freshness 13 5 Leave the main door open if you want to defrost quickly otherwise keep it closed 6 After defrosting empty the chiller tray If the water in it has refrozen don t worry simply flex the tray and it will pop out 7 Wipe out the chiller tray dry it and reset the flaps to their original positions 8 Replace the chiller tray and any food taken out of it 9 Refill the ice cube tray and replace 10 Job done If you are storing frozen food Defrosting must be carried out as quickly as possible as follows 1 Remove frozen foods wrap in several layers of newspaper and put in the fridge compartment or a cool place 2 Remove the ice cube tray 3 Move anything being stored in the chiller tray to the fridge compartment 4 Close both flaps on the chiller tray 5 Turn the frozen food contro dial to O off 6 Place a bowl of very hot water in the frozen food compartment 7 Leave the main door open 8 After defrosting empty the chiller tray wipe it out and dry it 9 Reset the chiller tray flaps to their original positions 10 Replace the chiller tray and any food taken out of it 11 Remove the bowl from the frozen food compartment 12 Reset the frozen food contr
14. o dial to its original position see page 8 13 Unwrap the frozen food and replace 14 Refill the ice cube tray and replace 12 15 Job done Cleaning your fridge It is a good idea to clean the inside of your fridge after defrosting Always switch off and pull out the mains plug first Wipe out the inside of the fridge using a solution of either one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water or Milton diluted according to the manufacturer s instructions The complete interior including the door and removable parts should be washed The bottle and commodity racks and ice cube trays may be washed ina dishwasher but only if positioned on the top rack and on a low temperature programme Never use any household cleaner or detergent abrasive powders or wax polish These not only damage the surfaces but also leave a smell in the fridge before you refill the fridge ensure it is thoroughly dry Clean the outside of your fridge but not the door seal with a damp cloth using a small amount of detergent followed by a wipe down with a clean cloth Do not use an abrasive powder The rubber door seal must be cleaned with soap and water only as detergent will damage it Finally the compressor and condenser at the back of the fridge can be carefully cleaned Use a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove any dust Always check that the fridge is disconnected from the mains when doing this Remember to re connect the
15. ore melon in your fridge It can be chilled for short periods as long as it is wrapped to avoid it flavouring other food Don t Wash eggs as this removes their natural protective film Wipe them instead Don t Use eggs straight from the fridge especially when making cakes or mayonnaise Allow them to reach room temperature before use Don t Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto food in your fridge Don t Leave the door open for long periods as this will cause excessive ice formation and make the fridge more costly to run Don t Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation through them Don t Put liquid filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc in the frozen food 14 compartment as they may burst Don t Try to keep frozen food which has thawed it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen Don t Give children lollipops and water ices direct from the frozen food compartment The low temperature may cause freezer burns on their lips Don t Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the fridge Your fridge has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only Don t Consume food which has been stored for an excessive time in the fridge If your Fridge won t work don t panic just run through these quick checks before calling your nearest CredaCare Servic
16. ored for more than one week Storing food in the chiller tray You can store fresh food in the chiller tray but you should remember three things Do not allow it to touch the frozen food compartment or it will become stuck e It will tend to freeze as this is a very cold area e Do not attempt to store frozen food in this area it is not cold enough to keep it fully frozen Caring for your Fridge Defrosting Why and When Frost build up reduces the efficiency of your fridge It can also make closing the frozen food compartment door difficult This is why you must defrost your fridge regularly We recommend that you defrost your fridge once a week Frost will build up more quickly in your fridge if you leave the door open or put warm food into it Never try to chip the frost away as you can easily damage the refrigerated surfaces of the frozen food compartment If you are not storing any frozen food Defrosting is very simple Just follow these steps 1 Remove the ice cube tray 2 Move anything being stored in the chiller tray to the fridge compartment 3 Close both flaps on the chiller tray 4 Press the button in the centre of the frozen food control dial this switches the fridge off it will restart automatically when defrosting is complete 11 Storing Food Storing food in the fridge compartment REMEMBER Your fridge or freezer can t turn bad food into good if the food doesn t look or smell rig
17. se box In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained and fitted A new fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest Creda Spares Centre or local Electricity Company The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured marks or insert in the base of the plug Mains Lead Replacement If the mains lead on this appliance needs replacing at any time it must be replaced by a special lead which is obtainable from your nearest Creda Spare Parts stockist It is essential that this operation is carried out by a qualified electrician NOTE CE marking certifies that this appliance complies with the requirements laid down in the EEC Directive 89 336 Electromagnetic compatibility and subsequent modifications and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC WARNING AVOID ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN WHEN DISCARDING AN OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZER BE CERTAIN TO MAKE THE LOCK UNUSABLE IF POSSIBLE REMOVE THE DOOR AND DISCARD SEPARATELY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND OR SIT ON TOP OF YOUR APPLIANCE IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE BY SUCH ABUSE WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE eimai ee OR TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS Repositioning
18. should be wrapped or covered to prevent drying out and flavour transference Plastic bags containers with lids foil and plastic stretch wrap are ideal Always refer to the manufacturers instructions for the use of plastic stretch wrap Never put hot or warm food into your fridge as this reduces efficiency Left over canned food should not be stored in the can place it in a covered storage container and place in the fridge Storing food in the frozen food compartment You can store up to 3 7 kg 8 1 Ib in your frozen food compartment Storage times depend on the setting you use and the type of food being stored For best results always store pre packed frozen foods in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instructions Some packs will be marked with star markings matching those on the door of the frozen food compartment Frozen food should be wrapped when bought and stored as soon as possible If you have set your frozen food compartment to give two star Performance setting 5 in normal conditions you can store frozen food for the following approximate periods Sensitive Fruits e g Strawberries 2 weeks Fruits Pastries Dairy Products se 3 WEEKS Vegetables Lean Meat Ice Lollies lt 4 weeks The exact period will vary with the nature of food stored If your frozen food compartment is set to give one star performance setting 2 frozen food should not be st
19. st Creda Spares Stockist or from Creda direct by using the Accessories Order form supplied with your fridge Finally make sure your fridge is Standing correctly by Carefully adjusting the two front feet by turning them clockwise or anti clockwise until all four feet are in firm contact with the floor Correct adjustment avoids excessive vibration and noise wine _____ _ Feet adjusted E A Wheel Kit Part No 86002 for fitting to the back of your fridge is available from your retailer your nearest Creda Spares Stockist or Creda direct using the Accessories Order Form supplied Note You should not stack your fridge with any other appliance Do not attempt to stand on top of the fridge it is not designed for such use and you could injure yourself or damage the appliance by such abuse Installing next to a Freezer This can be done in one of two ways either free standing or linked Free standing Just slide in next to the Freezer but leave a gap of 50mm 2 between the two appliances to avoid a build up of condensation Make sure both appliances stand correctly see diagram above Linking If you have Creda Freezer model 86307 you can join them to make them look like one unit The Linking Kit required is Part No 86001 which is available from your retailer your nearest Creda Spares Stockist or Creda direct using the Accessories Order Form supplied with your rn The kit comes complete with wheels
20. tings Average Room Control Star Temperature Setting Rating Temperature Temperature Temperature 6 C 21 F or colder 1 Open 1 Open Both Open 1 Closed 1 Closed 12 C 10 F Both Closed Both Closed 1 Open or colder The chiller tray must be pulled out of the fridge in order to adjust the flaps If further adjustments are necessary proceed as follows Fridge Compartment Too Warm Open one or both chiller tray flaps If the fridge compartment is still too warm with both flaps open turn the control dial clockwise to a colder setting higher number Note Settings above 5 will only be required if the room temperature is very warm Fridge Compartment Too Cold Close one or both chiller tray flaps If the fridge compartment is still too cold with both flaps closed turn the control dial anti clockwise to a warmer setting lower number NOTE In the summer months or in conditions giving high temperatures around the fridge 1 Closed the compressor has to work harder and run for longer periods This is quite normal Conversely during cold weather the compressor will run for much shorter periods The temperature inside your refrigerator should be between 0 C and 5 C though some sections such as the Salad Crisper will be warmer Frequent door openings cause higher temperatures inside If using a thermometer to check the temperature it should be left on the centre of the middle s
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