Amica UC150.3 refrigerator
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1. AWN IT g UC150 3 OPERATING MANUAL EN EN GENERAL INFORMATION Dear Customer The Amica appliance is a combination of exceptional user friendliness and excellent efficiencv Prior to dispatch each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities lli Before starting the appliance please read this operating manual carefully Notel This fridge freezer is intended for use at home oniv The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modifications which do not affect the operation of the appliance The changes in the equipment as well as the inside and outside decoration which do not affect its functionalitv and safetv are permissible TABLE OF CONTENTS Construction and equipment of the appliance sssessennnnenzzzennnznzzznnnzazznenznnzanenznznnnnznnznnznta 4 Guidelines concerning the safety OF USE si sibna ebsin eda spa irka ga da sis iikainai 6 installa A aime tea sacectacestadet E dense teeta sieceee eee fi Operatiori ana TURI HOME a a a a a 9 Using the refrigerator E I IeNUV ika ea a ia e ia ita bi taka satin 12 Defrasting washing and maintenante iii ri nec cansdnctgeridadancnaecsdectaeedssess 14 Touple SHOO issie EE E IEn rA NAAS AEE AR E EEan i AAEE 16 Environmental Drolet hOM siasii E anA Aann EAEri 18 SC MC ANON i i E tn 19 CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE Example 1 controls 2 Glass shelf 3 Glass container lid 4 4 Container 5 Large door shelf 62. and prevent the greenho use effect increase On the other hand the innovative technology and environmentally friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption eae Fee ee a Recycling of the packaging AY Our packaging are made of environmentally friendly materials which can be reused e The external packaging is made of card board foil e The FCKW free shape of foamed poly styrene PS e Polyethylene PE foils and bags Elimination disposal of the equip ment If the appliance is no longer in use cut the connecting conduit off the used equipment before its scrapping This appliance is marked with a symbol of the crossed out waste container in conform ance with the European Direc tive 2002 96 EC Such mark ing informs that the equipment may not be kept together with other waste coming from the household after the period of its use The user is obliged to dispose of the appliance at the waste collection point The local waste collection points shops and com munal units form an appropriate system ena bling the disposal of the equipment Handling the used electrical and electronic equipment properly contributes to the avoid ance of consequences harmful to the human health and natural environment resulting from the presence of hazardous substances and improper storage and processing of such equipment Manufacturer s declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that the appliance fulfils the
3. fridge freezer do not tilt it by more than 40 from the vertical position Should such a situation occur the appliance may be switched on after minimum 2 hours from its placement in the right position fig 1 Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity Do not pull the cord but hold the body of the plug instead The cracking like sound which the appliance may emit is caused by expansion and shrinking of parts as a result of temperature variations For safety reasons do not repair the appliance on your own Repairs car ried out by persons who do not have required qualifications may constitute a serious hazard for the user of the appliance Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane R600a must be at least 4m3 in case of the damage of the cooling system Make sure you do not damage the cooling system by punching the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes The refrigerant splashes are flammable Rinse the eyes with clean water and call for me dical assistance immediately in case of their contact with the refrigerant INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE Installation before using the applian 5 Ensure that the product is level by adjusting ce for the first time the 4 adjustable legs fig 2 1 Take the pr
4. the air in the appliance there are different tempera ture zones in the refrigerator chamber e The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e g Fish meat poultry Sausage products ready meals Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream Fresh dough cake mixtures Pre packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C l l A N 7 ey U n 1ZH e The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Food that should not be stored ina refrigerator e Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator These include Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold such as bananas avocado papaya passion fruit aubergines peppers toma toes and cucumbers Fruit which is not yet ripe Potatoes DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Defrosting the fridge Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge cham ber It is removed automaticallv During the defrosting the condensate which contains con taminants mav clog the opening in the through Should it occur carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug fig 4 e The appliance operates in cvcles it refri gerates then the frost settles on the rear wall and defrosts water flows down the rea
5. 7 Egg tray Pusher Additional equipment The accurate description of the equipment for the model of the fridge purchased by you may be found in the tables on next pages CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE Items of equipment UC150 3 Glass shelf 1 1 EF Glass contanertig o o Large door shelf GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETV OF USE The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for the damage arising from the failure to observe the principles contained in this manual Keep this manual for future re ference or to pass it over to the possible next user This appliance is not intended for use bv persons including children with limited phvsical sensual or psvchical capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiaritv with the appliance unless attended or in accordance with the operating manual for the appliance delivered bv persons responsible for their safetv Do not allow the unattended children to use the appliance Do not allow them to play with the appliance They must climb insi de the drawers and swing on the doors The fridge freezer operates properly at the N ST ambient temperature Do not use it in the cellar unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter When placing moving lifting the appliance do not hold the door han dles pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and touch the compressor unit When transporting moving or placing the
6. bottom of the wall inside the chamber Important The cores in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE These colours might not correspond with the colour markings identifying the termi nals in your plug GREEN 4 YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE CORD CLAMP OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Control panel Bulb cover Temperature adjustment knob Temperature adjustment Change in the knob adjustment causes temperature change in the fridge freezer Possible knob adjustment e appliance switched off OFF setting e maximum temperature setting 1 e optimal temperature 3 setting e minimum temperature 6 setting Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its operating tempe rature which takes minimum 4 hours Temperature inside the fridge Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year The am bient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers Minor changes in temperature The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge or when the door is open for a longer period of time This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff and the temperature w
7. cket and remo ve it 3 Replace the bulb with a new one observing the following paramters 220 240 V max 15 W E14 thread maximum bulb dimensions diameter 26 mm length 55 mm 4 Put the caver back and fit it in fig 7 15 Problems TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible causes Remedies The appliance does not work Electric circuit rupture check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged check whether there is voltage in the socket by plugging another appliance e g a night lamp check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0 The lighting inside the chamber does not work The bulb is loose or fused see the point above The appliance does not work fit the bulb correctly or replace it Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a higher position The ambient tempera ture is higher or lower than the N ST climate range the appliance is adapted to operation in the N ST climate range The appliance is located at the sunlit place or near the heat sources move the appliance to another place Observe the guidelines contained in the manual Too much warm food loaded at a time wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool freezes and the required temperatur
8. e is reached inside the chamber Internal air circulation hindered place the food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The air circulation at the back of the appliance is hindered move the appliance min 30 mm away from the wall Too much white frost accumulated on the freezing elements defrost the freezer chamber The door of the frid ge freezer are opened too often and or remain open for too long reduce the frequency of opening the door and or shorten the time when door remains open The door does not close completely 16 place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed Problems TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible causes Remedies The compressor is switched on too rarelv check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than 16 C Door gasket inserted incor rectly press the gasket in The appliance works conti nuously Incorrect setting of the adju stment knob See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possi ble causes reset the knob to a lower position See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possi ble remedies Water collects in the lower part of the appliance The water discharge opening is clogged clean the discharge opening see the operating manual chapter entitled D
9. e use should be frozen Products should be packed in materials that are odourless resistant to air and moisture penetration and not susceptible to fat Plastic bags polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen products Do not use glass containers Keep the fresh and warm foodstuff at am bient temperature away from the products which have already been frozen We advise not to place more than 2 kg of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day see table on page 77 In order to maintain good quality of the frozen food reorganise the food that is in the middle of the freezer so that it does not touch the products that are not frozen yet It is recommended to move the already frozen products to one side and place the fresh products that are to be frozen to the opposite side as close to the rear and side walls as possible OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their qualitv when fresh before freezing and on the storage temperature The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of 18 C or lower is maintained Beef Veal Giblets Pork Poultry Eggs Fish Vegetables Fruit 11 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Practical evervdav tips Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators heaters stoves or in direct sun light Make sure that air vents are no
10. efrosting the fridge Internal air circulation hindered place the food and conta iners in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The appliance generates unusual noise Incorrect levelling of the appliance level the appliance properly The appliance touches furni ture and or other objects place the appliance ata location that ensures proper clearances around it Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator which do not affect its correct operation Sounds which can be easily prevented enoise caused by the appliance which is not level adjust the position with the adjustable turn in front feet Alternatively place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers especially when the appliance is placed on tiles etouching the adjacent piece of furniture move the refrigerator away ecreaking of the drawers or shelves take out and put back the drawer or shelf esounds of clinking bottles move bottles apart Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat compressor switching on and cooling system thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent 17 Environmental protection Ozone laver protection The refrigerants and fo aming agents which are 100 free of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our pro duct Therefore we help protecting the ozone layer
11. ill quickly return to its set value OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Storage of food in the fridge LCT Observe the following recommen dations to ensure the food remains fresh The products should be placed on plates in containers or packed in food wrap Distribute them evenly all over the she Ives Pay attention whether the food contacts the rear wall if so it may cause frosting or wetting of the products Do not put dishes with hot content into the fridge Products which take over foreign flavours easily such as butter milk white cheese and products with intense flavour such as fish smoked meat hard cheese must be placed on shelves packed in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers Storage of vegetables containing signifi cant quantity of water will cause the de position of water steam on the vegetable containers it does not impact the proper functioning of the fridge Before putting the vegetables into the frid ge dry them well Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables especially the leafed vege tables Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator Washing removes the natural protection therefore it is better to wash the vegetables directly before con sumption 10 Freezing food Practically all the food products except for vegetables consumed raw such as lettuce can be frozen Only food products of the highest quality divided into small portions for singl
12. oduct out of the package re move the scotch tapes protecting the door and the equipment The possibly remaining adhesive stains mav be removed with a mild washing agent 2 Do not throw away the polystyrene ele ments of the packaging In the case of the necessity to transport the fridge freezer 2 pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protect it with a scotch tape 3 Clean the interior surface of the fridge freezer and the elements of the equipment The back of the appliance particu with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm N larly the condenser and other parts water then wipe it dry of the cooling system must not be 4 Place the fridge freezer on an even flat and touching other objects which could stable surface in dry aired and shadowy damage them particularly the cen room far from the heat sources such as tral heating pipe or the water pipe an oven cooktop central heating radiator central heating pipe hot water installation etc Observe minimum clearances and fit in recess appropriate for the applian N Minimal distances from the heat ce dimensions Fig 3 sources from the electric gas and other ovens 30 mm from oil or coal fired ovens 300 mm from in built ovens 50 mm If there is no possibility to ensure the above mentioned distances provide an appropria te insulation board INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE It is prohibited to
13. r wall N Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by re moving the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse Prevent water from penetrating the control panel or the light 14 e Do not use defrosting aerosols They may cause the formation of explosive mixture or contain slovents which may damage the plastic components of the appliance and even be harmful to health Make sure the water used for cleaning does not flow into the evaporation container through the discharge opening The whole appliance except for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent The door gasket should be cle aned with water and wiped dry Wash all the accessories vegetable conta iners door shelves glass shelves etc You must not put an electric heater a heating fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by any means DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Taking out and putting in the shelves Taking out and putting in the door shelf Slide the shelf out then slide itin as much as possible so that its clamp could fit the guide Lift the door shelf remove it and put it back groove fig 5 from the top into its required position fig 7 Replacement bulb Do not use bulbs of greater or smaller power apply only the bulbs of parameters given abo ve 1 Set the knob to O position and unplug the appliance from the mains socket 2 Pull away the bulb cover bra
14. readjust or modify any parts of the unit It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess The tube may not be bent straightened and wound If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void fig 2 A capillary tube Mains connection Before the appliance is connected to the mains set the adjustment knob to the 0 position e The appliance should be connected to AC 230V 50Hz supply socket The socket must be fitted properly and must be supplied with an earthing conduit and 10 A fuse e The earthing of the appliance is required by the law The manufacturer will not be held li able for any damage which can be incurred by persons or objects as a consequence of the failure to fulfil the requirement imposed by this regulation This appliance must be earthed The flexible cord mains lead fitted to this appliance has three cores for use with a 3 pin 13 amp plug If a BS 1363 13 amp fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse A e The data is provided on the rated plate located at the
15. requirements of the following European directives e The Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC e The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and therefore it has been marked with a C and assigned a declaration of conformity which is made available to the market supervising authorities SPECIFICATION UC150 3 Manufacturer AMICA Annual power consumption kWh year Net usable volume I Fridge 140 Freezing chamber star classification Storage time hrs at no power supply Pe Freezing capacity kg 24h Pe Climate range Noise level dB A re1pW 41 dB A Supply voltage V Hz 220 240V 50Hz HxWxD 818 870x596x550 Appliance weight kg 34 DA A low consumption to G high consump Climate range means that your set temperature is tion maintained at normal ambient temperature Sho 2 The energy consumption refers to the yearly con uld the room temperture drop significantly below sumption in kWh indicated according to DIN the defined scope the appliance does not work so EN 153 Deviations may occur in the practical often and the undesirable temperature increase operation of the appliance depending on the may occure dojs do niepozadanego wzrostu use and place of its location temperatury 3 storage room of approximately 6 C storage room of approximately 12 C freezing storage room of approximately 18 C freezing storage room of approximately 18 C or belo
16. t covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year Select the right temperature 6 to 8 C in your refrigerator and 18 C in your freezer is sufficient When on holiday turn up the temperature in your fridge Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary It helps if you know what food they contain and where it is located Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it doesn t warm up too much Wipe out the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent Appliances which are not self defrosting will require regular defrosting Don t allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form Keep the seal around the door clean otherwise it won t shut properly Always replace broken seals 12 Understanding the stars Kk KKK Temperature is at least 6 C sufficient to store frozen food for about a week Drawers or compartments marked with one star used to be a feature of mostly cheaper fridges Food can be stored at 12 C or below for 1 2 weeks without losing their taste Not suitable for freezing food Mainly used to store foods at 18 C or below Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food x This appliance is suitable for storing foods at 18 C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLV Storage zones in the refrigerator Due to the natural circulation of
17. w The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate It indicates at which ambient temperature that is room temperature in which the appliance is working the operation of the appliance is optimal proper Climate range Permissible ambient temperature from 10 C to 32 C from 16 C to 38 C from 16 C to 43 C from 16 C to 32 C 19 Amica O Service Help Line For the UK please call 0844 815 8880 For Ireland please call 0818 46 46 46 IOLS 1056 3 04 2011
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