Hisense MC55224FF fridge-freezer
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1. How to use your new 4 No Frost Fridge Freezer Model MC55224FF MC55224FFS lt S Fiigenaster SAFETY YANN TINE IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF Locks If your refrigerator is fitted with a lock to prevent children being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance If disposing of an old refrigerator break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC amp 93 68EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31EEC amp 93 68EEC Information concerning disposal Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during Ka transit Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of the packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner Observe local environmental standards when disposing of packaging material for recycling purposes Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal Keep packaging materials out of the2. Installation Don t cover or block the vents or grilles of your appliance Servicing Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be performed by an authorised qualified technician Changing the internal light 1 Before carrying out the bulb replacement always switch off the fridge freezer and disconnect the electrical supply 2 Use across head screwdriver to take the two screws out Remove the light cover 4 Unscrew the light bulb 5 Replacewith a new bulb 10 w that is the same size and shape as the previous one 6 Replace the light cover 7 Re connect your fridge freezer to the electrical supply and switch on INTERNAL LIGHT w TROUBLESHOOTING The fridge freezer is not working Check it is plugged in and switched on Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown Plug in another appliance such as a lamp to see if the socket is working The fridge freezer should be placed in a well ventilated room with an ambient temperature of between 16 C and 43 C Condensation appears on the outside of the fridge freezer This may be due to a change in the room temperature Wipe off any residue or moisture Noises You may hear some unusual noises from time to time See Noises inside the fridge freezer on page 5 If you are not able to identify and eliminate the faults according to the above recommendations contact the customer service department advising the model number of the applian
3. Label everything e Many foods look the same when frozen so careful labelling will help avoid forgetting what an item is Storage times being exceeded could cause food poisoning e You can buy special freezertape for use in low temperatures This tape is available in white so you can use it to write the items contents on You can buy special freezer labels and pens Labels come in different colours which can help you use your freezer effectively For instance you could colour code meat red and vegetables green Using a different colour label for each quarter of the year will help you rotate your frozen food more efficiently e Writethe contentsand date If you are really organisedadd the weight and notes on cooking such as thaw first or cook from frozen and keep a separate log book of what is in each drawer This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily Recommended storage periods when frozen from fresh Fruit syrup or sugar packed fruit Open frozen or pur ed fruit Fruit juices Lamb Beef Pork Veal Minced meat Cured meats Sausages Packed bacon Smoked bacon chops gammon steaks Unsmoked bacon chops gammon steaks Chicken Duck Goose Turkey White fish Oily fish including salmon Smoked salmon Caviar Shellfish Butter Cheese Suet Cream double whipping Eggs only freeze separated Milk up to 12 months up to 18 months up to 6 months up to 10 months
4. green salads rice potato salad etc Desserts eg fromage frais home prepared food and leftovers or cream cakes Salad bin This is the most humid part of the fridge Store vegetables fruit fresh salad items eg unwashed whole lettuce whole tomatoes radishes etc here WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN IS WRAPPED NOTE ALWAYS WRAP AND STORE RAW MEAT POULTRY AND FISH ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE THIS WILL STOP THEM DRIPPING ONTO OR TOUCHING OTHER FOODS DO NOT STORE INFLAMMABLE GASES OR LIQUIDS IN THE FRIDGE Noises inside the fridge freezer If you have not owned a refrigerator or freezer before you may notice that it makes some rather unusual noises Most of these are perfectly normal but you should be aware of them Gurgling whooshing These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases This is not a fault and will not affect the performance of your fridge freezer Humming purring or pulsating This is the compressor motor working as it pumps the refrigerant around the system Shopping for chilled foods Don t buy in your lunch hour Unless you have a fridge at work to keep the food cold in the afternoon Leaving food in your car or at room temperature for a prolonged period of time could raise food temperature to the level at which harmful
5. and 4 hrs after placing food in freezer Up to 2Ib g00gm Over 6lb 2 7kg 6 hrs before placing food in freezer and 12 hrs after placing food in freezer Maximum of 6 6 lb 3 kg 24 hrs before placing food in freezer and 24 hrs after placing food in freezer What not to freeze Bananas pomegranates pears carbonated liquids as they can explode or anything in a glass container as these may crack NOTE Do not store inflammable gases or liquids in the freezer To thaw 1 Cover food loosely 2 Thaw at room temperature Don t forget that thawing in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria 3 Always make sure there are no ice crystals in the food before cooking particularly with meat These crystals indicate that the food is not fully thawed They result in lower temperatures when cooking Lower cooking temperatures may not destroy dangerous bacteria Cook food as soon as possible after thawing 5 Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during thawing Oven thawing Many microwaves and ovens have thaw settings To avoid bacterial build up only use these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards Safety tips e Never re freeze anything that has thawed out unless you cook it again to kill off harmful bacteria e Neverre freeze thawed shellfish Useful tip Re seal packs properly after removing items This prevents drying or freezer burn and a build up of frost on any remaining food
6. bacteria grow USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Keep chilled foods together Thawing frozen food Preparations for freezing When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling For some foods thawing before cooking is unnecessary Vegetables home if you keep all the chilled foods together they will help to keep each and pasta can be added directly to boiling water or steam cooked Leave cooked food to cool completely Chill food in the fridge before freezing if possible other cold Frozen sauces and soups can be put into a saucepan and heated gently Consider how you want to cook the food before freezingit until thawed e Don tfreeze food in metal containersas you may want to microwave Use a cool bag it straight from the freezer ae e Usespecialfreezer bags available from supermarketsfreezerfilm Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and Tips for kee in food erfect in the gt rn hardware shops These keep food cold for longer but are only for getting P p 8 P polythene bags plastic containers aluminium foil heavy grade only chilled foods home not storing it fridge freezer if in doubt double wrap Don t use aluminium foil for acidic foods L d food such as citrus fruits Don t use thin cling film or glass Don t use used eave space around too food containers unless cleaned thoroughly first Unwrap as soon as you get home This will allow cold air to circulate around the fridg
7. reach of children It can become a choking or suffocation hazard Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Recycling old appliances can reclaim valuable raw materials Sx This appliance has been identified in accordance with the 3 European directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE The directive requires that old household electronic appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers may take their old appliances to public waste collection areas other communal collection areas or if national legislation allows return it to a retailer when purchasing a similar new product Old appliances still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require special disposal procedures Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the appliance are damaged prior to disposal Up to date information concerning options for disposing of your old a
8. screw cover Remove the hinge insert plate from the bottom of spanner Take care not to lose the spacer if fitted Remove screw and replace screw on the the fridge and freezer doors Replace the plate on Lift the freezer door off the bottom hinge opposite side the opposite side Tilt the fridge freezer back no more than 45 to access the bottom hinge and feet Remove the feet and the bolts securing the right hand hinge plate and the left hand fixing plate If the door seals do not fit against the cabinet on any side warm the seal with hot water and tease it into position This can be 7 done using a hair dryer but care must be taken not to overheat the seal or burn q your hands Remove the hinge pin from position 1 and replace Place the fixing plate on the opposite side of the Replace doors and brackets in reverse order it in position 2 Place the hinge on the opposite side appliance secure it with the three bolts and screw of the cabinet secure it with the three bolts and the foot into position screw in the foot into position Check both doors are aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening hinge bolts Replace the lid and screws CLEANING Cleaning inside the fridge freezer The refrigerator should be cleaned every month You should clean the refrigerator internally with a weak soluti
9. ce which is shown on the back of the rating label Do not attempt to repair your fridge freezer yourself as it might endanger you and others Tips If the fridge freezer won t be used for a long period of time switch it off unplug and clean it Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell Power cut If the internal temperature of the freezer compartment is 18 C or less when the power returns your food is safe The food in your fridge freezer will remain frozen for approx 16 hours with the door closed TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model MC55224FF MC55224FFS Rated Voltage 220 240 V Rated Frequency 50 Hz Energy Class A Gross Volume 229 Litres Cubic Feet 8 09 Weight Kg 53 Product Dimension h w d 168 7 55 4 554 cm Sound Decibel Rating 45 dB A Refrigerant R600a Freezing capacity 24 hours 3 Kg The policy of Fridgemaster is one of continuously seeking new ways of improving its products Therefore the Company reserves the right to change the specifications of items illustrated and described at any time ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 which will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed of To avoid a possible shock hazard do not ins
10. e freezer It will also Exclude as much air from the containeras possible You could buy a Always unpack and place chilled foods in the fridge freezer before storing mean the fridge freezer doesn t have to use so much power special vacuum pump which sucks excessive air out of the packaging dry food stuffs Leavea small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow Wrap up food for expansion You can use the space in the fridge freezer most efficientlyif you freeze liquids or solids with liquids such as stew in square blocks This is known as preforming Pour the liquid into a polythene bag which is inside a square sided container Freeze it like this then remove it from the container and seal the bag Shopping for frozen foods To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out food should be separately When you are buying frozen food look at the storage guidelines on the packed or covered Fruit and vegetables need to be wrapped packaging You will be able to store each item of frozen food for the period shown against the 4 star rating This is usually the period stated Let pre cooked food cool properly Best Before on the front of th kaging BE E ene eee Always let pre cooked food cool down before you put it in the fridge freezer This will stop the internal temperature of the fridge freezer Choose packs carefully fromirisiig Take a quick look at the frozen food package and make sure it is in perfect condition Shu
11. ee space at the rear 10cm 3 9 at the sides and 10cm 3 9 above You should leave sufficient space so the door can be opened160 The fridge freezer door can be opened to the right or left depending on the location which suits you See page 8 if you want to reverse the door swing Do not drape the fridge freezer with any covering TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL REFRIGERATOR LAMP TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDER EGG RACK Levelling the fridge freezer The fridge freezer has an adjustable foot at the front and two castors at the back to assist with moving Once the fridge freezer is put in its final location make sure it is level use the levelling foot at the front If the fridge freezer is not level the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected SHELF Cleaning before use DOOR RACK Remove all securing tape Wipe the inside of the fridge freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda then rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe completely dry before replacing the shelves and baskets You can clean the fridge freezer externally with wax polish SALAD DRAWER If you require more information refer to CLEANING on page 9 ICE TRAY INSIDE Before plugging in YOU MUST Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the fridge freezer f not see the sect
12. ert the discarded plug into a socket Fitting a new plug If for any reason you need to fit a new plug the flexible mains lead must be connected as shown here CONNECT GREEN AND YELLOW TO EARTH E Note some appliances do not have earth wires CONNECT BLUE TO NEUTRAL N CONNECT BROWN TO LIVE L MAKE SURE THE CABLE IS HELD BY THE CLAMP The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E Earth or symbol or coloured Green The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red Before refitting the plug cover check that there are no cut or stray strands of wire inside the plug Use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used If you are in any way unsure which plug or fuse to use always refer to a qualified electrician Note After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover the cover must be refitted to the plug the appliance must not be used w
13. ion called Electrical Connections on page 11 FREEZER DRAWERS Before switching on DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL FOUR HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FRIDGE FREEZER The coolant fluid needs ime to settle Before using your fridge freezer Before placing any food in your fridge freezer turn the fridge freezer on and wait for 24 hours to make sure it is working properly and to allow the fridge freezer to reach the correct temperature Always follow the storage instructions on the food packaging LEVELLING FEET USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Switching on your fridge freezer 1 Before your fridge freezer is plugged in open the fridge door and adjust the thermostat control to the highest setting 2 Once the fridge freezer has cooled down adjust the thermostat control to a suitable setting Adjusting the temperature To change the internal temperature of the fridge freezer use the control dial located inside the fridge The recommended setting is between 3 and 4 for normal use The fridge freezer may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if you open the doors very often TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Temperature control slider The temperature control slider is used to adjust the air flow in the fridge With the slider in the UP position the volume of cold air is reduced and in the DOWN positi
14. ithout a fuse cover If lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 11 FRIDGEMASTER Unit D Global Avenue Global Park Millshaw Leeds LS11 8PR For further information please contact Tel 44 0 113 395 6930 the Fridgemaster Technical Helpline on Fax 44 0 113 270 8599 0845 0508536 lt lt This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU mum For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product
15. on the volume of cold air is increased If you require the food to cool faster position the slider in the DOWN position For normal operating use keep the slider in the middle position B Ii il ll TEMPERATURE CONTROL SLIDER Is the fridge freezer cold enough If you are concerned that your fridge freezer is not being kept cold enough and wish to check the temperature you will need a special fridge thermometer available from most supermarkets and hardware shops Place the thermometer on the middle shelf of the fridge cabinet or the middle basket of the freezer where it can be read easily Leave overnight the temperature in the fridge should be between 2 C and 5 C and 18 C or lower in the freezer See Adjusting the temperature Where to store your food in the fridge Cool area This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool Milk eggs yogurt fruit juices hard cheeses eg cheddar Opened jars and bottles of salad dressings sauces and jams Fats eg butter margarine low fat spreads cooking fats and lard Coldest area o C to 5 C This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe should be kept e Raw and uncookedfoods These should always be wrapped e Pre cooked chilled foods eg ready meals meat pies soft cheeses e Pre cooked meats eg ham e Preparedsalads including pre washed chopped pre packed mixed
16. on of bicarbonate of soda Rinse with warm water using a wrung out sponge or cloth Wipe the fridge freezer dry before replacing the food Wash the baskets and shelves in warm soapy water Ensure they are completely dry before replacing in the fridge freezer Plug in and switch on the mains supply Cleaning the outside of the fridge freezer Use standard furniture polish to clean the fridge freezer exterior Make sure that the doors are closed to prevent polish getting on the magnetic door seal or inside The grille of the condenser at the back of the fridge freezer and the adjacent components can be vacuumed using a soft brush attachment Cleaning tip Clean when food stocks are low MAINTENANCE Defrosting The fridge freezer is controlled by a tmer and can defrost automatically The defrost water flows down to the evaporating tray which is located at the top of the compressor and evaporates automatically Moving your fridge freezer Location Do not place your fridge freezer near a heat source eg cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct sunlight Levelling the fridge freezer Make sure the fridge freezer is level Use the rotating levelling feet at the front If the fridge freezer is not level the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected Do not turn on the fridge freezer for four hours After the fridge freezer is in place it needs to be left for four hours The coolant fluid needs time to settle
17. ppliance and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local council office Redundant appliances Cut off the mains plug and discard it Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the insulation contains gases Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of properly Ensure the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal SAFETY Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the next owner Technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R6ooa refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigeration circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may ignite If damage has occurred Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance Pull out the mains plug Thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes Notify customer services The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1m3 per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating label on your appliance Important information
18. t the door To prevent cold air escaping limit the number of times you open the Purchase frozen food last door When returning from shopping sort foods to be kept in your Always buy frozen products last on your shopping trip or visit to fridge freezer while the door is closed the supermarket Keep frozen foods together When you are going around the supermarket and when you are travelling home if you keep all the frozen foods together they will help to keep each other cold Store food straight away Don t buy frozen food unless you can freeze it straight away Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and hardware shops These keep frozen food cold for longer USING YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Freezing fresh foods The golden rules Use quality food and handle it as little as possible Freeze food in small quantities it freezes faster takes less time to thaw and enables you to eat it in the quantity you need Freezing fresh foods First estimate the amount of food you will be freezing Turn the thermostat dial to the maximum setting which makes your freezer colder approx 28 C it will therefore freeze quicker and keep in the goodness However you should use it sparingly to conserve energy Remember to reset the thermostat dial to the normal setting when you have finished freezing fresh foods TO FREEZE A loaf of bread A small casserole not required 2 hrs before placing food in freezer
19. tic and door seal will become porous e Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance e Donot store bottled or canned drinks especiallycarbonated drinks in the ice compartment Bottles and cans may explode e Never put frozen food or ice cubes straight from the ice compartment into your mouth Risk of frost burns to the lips and tongue Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the inner freezer walls or tubing etc Risk of frost burns to the skin e Do not scrape off frost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed object You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite Only use a plastic scraper e Inthe case of malfunction under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or further malfunctioning to the appliance e When the appliance is unplugged please wait for 5 minutes before plugging it in again Otherwise the compressor will be overloaded Donot use electrical appliances such as a hairdryer or heaters near your refrigerator Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your refrigerator Children in the household e Keepchildren away from the packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cardboard and plastic film e Donot allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance It is not a toy Under no circumstances should children be allowed
20. to sit on the bins or hang from the door e If the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General requirements e Theappliance is designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use e Theappliance must be used to store food products by adults only and according to the instruction manual e Tryto avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently in order to conserve energy e Donot fill the appliance with too much food cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved properly GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER INSTALLATION Before use Location PI d th instructi fully bef Frid ter fridae f When selecting a position for your fridge freezer you should make sure the floor is flat and firm cast rea ese a ruc lons caretu ly oe ore using your new rriagemaster triage rreezer and the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16 C and43 C The fridge freezer is for indoor and domestic use only Avoid locating your fridge freezer near a heat source eg cooker boiler or radiator Also avoid direct na x sunlight Never place the fridge freezer in a wall recess or into fitted cabinets or furniture Please keep this instruction Book in a safe place for future reference i i When your fridge freezer is working the sides may become warm Your fridge freezer should be positioned so there is 7 5cm 3 fr
21. up to 10 months up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 3 months up to 2 months up to 3 months up to 3 months up to 2 months up to 1 month up to 8 months up to 5 months up to 5 months up to 6 months up to 5 months up to 2 months up to 3 months don t freeze up to1 month up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 6 months up to 3 months up to 10 months up to 1 month REVERSING THE DOOR SWING The door of your fridge freezer can be reversed e Ensure the fridge freezeris unplugged and empty We recommendyou have someoneto assist you Tools required e Phillips stylescrewdriver e Flat bladedscrewdriver e 8mm socketor spanner e 10mm socketor spanner When trying to gain access to the base of the fridge freezer do not tip it back at more than a 45 angle Rest the fridge freezer on soft foam packaging or similar Remove the four blanking plates from the top of the Use the 8mm socket or spanner to remove the three material to avoid damaging the back of the appliance fridge freezer with a flat bladed screwdriver Remove bolts above the door hinge Lift off the bracket the screws underneath with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the fridge door Remove the pin from the bracket and replace it into the same hole from the other side p lt OW OY Remove the middle hinge using the 8mm socket or Remove the blanking plates and
22. when using the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or experience or knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard e Neveruse electrical appliances inside the refrigerator e g heater electric ice maker etc Explosion hazard e Neverusea steam cleaner to clean the appliance The steam may pen etrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock e Donot store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliances Explosion hazard Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc e Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable e Commerciallyfrozen pre packed food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturers instruction e Bottles containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise the plas
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