Amica FM136.3AA combi-fridge
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1. GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SA FETY OF USE The Manufacturer shall not be held lia ble for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual Keep this manual for future re fe rence or to pass it over to the next user This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with limited physical or mental capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance Do notallow una tte nde d children to use the appliance Do not allow them to play with the appliance They must not climb inside the drawers and swing on the doors The appliance operates properly atthe ST ambient temperature see table with technical specification Do not use it in the cellar unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter When placing moving lifting the ap pliance do not hold the door han dles do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit When transporting moving or posi tioning the fridge freezer do not tilt it by more than 40 from the vertical position Should such a situation occur the appliance should be swit ched on after minimum 2 hours from its re placement in the right position fig 2 Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity Do not pull on the cord but hold the body of the plug instead The cracking sound which the appliance may2. Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent Appliances which are not self defrosting will require regular defrosting Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form Keep the seal around the door clean otherwise it will not shut properly Always replace broken seals Understanding the stars Temperature is at least 6 C sufficient to store frozen food for about a week Drawers or com partments 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 its taste Not suitable for freezing food This rating is mainly used to store foods at 18 C or below Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food This appliance is suitable for storing foods at 18 C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods 12 EN Storage zones in the refrigerator Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber 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 The warmest area is
3. FM136 3 AA Sticker with serial number of appliance EN OPERATING MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 8 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 8 OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS 2240 4440044440044440nnnnnnnnn HH H 10 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY eene 12 DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE 13 TROUBLE SHOO TING nn ana neuere 14 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION cece ee ene 15 CLIMATE RANGE us rrt rete rn ibt enden ace c n 16 EN Dear Customer This fridge freezer combines exceptional user friendliness and excellent efficiency Prior to dispatch each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities BE Before starting the appliance please read this Operating Manual carefully Note N This fridge freezer is intended for household use only The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modifications which do not affect the operation of the appliance CO C56S lt c gt 13 AMP FUSE CORD CLAMP GREEN amp YELLOW min 30 mm pd wu 0 ulu E ZF qM
4. emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself Repairs car ried out by persons who do not have the requ ired qualifications may result in serious danger 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 isobutha ne R600a must be at least 4m to avoid damage to the cooling system Do not refreeze partly thawed pro ducts A EN Do not store beverages in bottles and cans especially carbonated be vera ges in the freezer chamber The cans and the bottles may explode Donot put frozen products taken out directly from the freezer lollies ice cubes etc into your mouth their low temperature may cause severe frost bite e Make sure you do not damage the cooling system by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes The refrige rant is flammable If the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes rinse them with clean water and call for medical assi stance immediately Anti bacteria System The Antibacteria System protects foods and products inside the refrigerator from bacteria and mould which may cause unpleasant smells and shorten storage time The Antibacteria System pro longs the freshness of food The special material used to construct the fridge liner prevents bacterial m
5. in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrige rator particularly Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold such as bananas avocado papaya pas sion fruit aubergines peppers tomatoes and cucumbers Fruit which is not yet ripe Potatoes Example of storing the food see figure 9 DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Defrosting the fridge Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber It is removed automatically During the defrosting the condensate which contains contaminants may clog the opening in the through Should it occur carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug fig 10 The appliance operates in cycles it refrigerates then the frost settles on the rear wall and de frosts water flows down the rear wall A Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse Prevent water from penetra ting the control panel or the light Do notuse defrosting aerosols They may cause the formation of an explosive mixture or contain solvents which may damage the plastic com ponents 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 exc
6. the appliance fig A Minimum distances from the heat sources from the electric gas and other ovens 30 mm from oil or coal fired ovens 300 mm from built in ovens 50 mm If there is no possibility of ensuring the above men tioned distances provide an appropriate insulation board The rear wall of the refrigerator in particu lar the condenser and other elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements which may damage them e g central heating pipes and the water supply pipes It is forbidden to 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 straigh tened or wound If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void fig 5 Mains connection Before the appliance is connected to the mains set the adjustment knob to the OFF 1 0 position The appliance is intended for connection to alter nating current The connection values for voltage V and frequency Hz are given on the name plate in the cabinet Power must be connected via a wall socket with switch The wall socket should be easily accessible All earthing requirements stipulated by the local electricity authority must be observed The cabinet plug and wall socket should then give correct earthing If in doubt contact your local supplier or an authorised electrician A EN This app
7. E Low temperature chamber controls Glass shelf Glass shelf over the vegetable container Vegetable container Large door shelf Medium door shelf Egg Tray O o N O OOIRIW IN lt Cleaning plug EN Individual fittings FM136 3 AA Glass shelf 2 Glass shelf over the vegetable container Vegetable container Large door shelf Medium door shelf Egg Tray Cleaning plug 1 1 1 2 1 1 Type of lighting LED 17 FM136 3 AA CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING 18 N Amica O Service Help Line For the UK please call 0844 815 8880 For Ireland please call 0818 46 46 46 10 00626 3 10 2013
8. e to be frozen on the opposite side as close to the rear and side walls as possible To freezing products use space marked Bear in mind that the temperature in the fre ezer is affected by several factors including the ambient temperature and the quantity of food products in the chamber the frequency of opening the door the amount of frost in the freezer and the thermostat setting The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before freezing when fresh and on the storage temperature The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of 18 C or lower is maintained Products Months Beef 6 8 Veal 3 6 Giblets 1 2 Pork 3 6 Poultry 6 8 Eggs 3 6 Fish 3 6 Vegetables 10 12 Fruit 10 12 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Practical everyday tips Donotplace fridges or freezers next to radiators heaters stoves or in direct sunlight Make sure that air vents are not 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 suffi cient 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 each contains and where it is located Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much
9. ed waste collection point The local waste collection points shops and communal units form an appropriate system enabling the disposal of the equipment Handling the used electrical and electronic equip ment properly contributes to the avoidance of con sequences harmful to the human health and natural The external packaging is made of cardboard environment resulting from the presence of hazard foil ous substances and improper storage and process The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyre ing of such equipment ne PS Polyethylene PE foils and bags 15 CLIMATE RANGE EN 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 SN from 10 C to 32 C N from 16 C to 32 C ST from 16 C to 38 C T from 16 C to 43 C Manufacturer s Declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following Eu ropean directives Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC ErP Directive 2009 125 EC and has thus been marked with the C symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators 16 EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANC
10. eezer chamber Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year The ambient 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 will quickly return to its set value 10 Storage of food in the fridge freezer Observe the following recommen dations to ensure the food remains fresh The products should be placed on plates in con tainers or packed in food wrap Di stribute them evenly over the shelves If the food contacts the rear wall it may cause frosting or wetting of the products Do not put dishes with hot food t into the fridge Products which absorb 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 The storage of vegetables containing significant quantities of water will cause the deposition of condensation on the vegetable containers it does not impact on the proper functioning of
11. ept for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent The door gasket should be cleaned with water and wiped dry Wash all the accessories vegetable containers door shelves glass shelves etc Defrosting the freezer It is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing it Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year lfthere is food in the freezer set the knob to the max position about 4 hours before the planned defrosting This will ensure the possibility of storing the food at the ambient temperature for a longer time After taking the food out of the freezer put itin a container wrap it with several layers of paper a blanket and store it at a cool place The defrosting operation should last as short as possible Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life 13 EN You must not put an electric heater a heating fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by any means A In order to defrost the freezer chamber you must take the following steps Set the knob at OFF 0 position take out the plug from the mains socket e Open the door and remove the food from the freezer After about 0 5h itis possible to remove the white frost or water from the smooth wall surfaces fi
12. g 11 Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry e Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual Taking out and putting in the shelves Slide the shelf out then slide it in as much as po ssible so that its clamp could fit the guide groove fig 12 LED bulb replacement Set the knob to 0 OFF position and unplug the appliance from the mains socket e Remove the bulb cover Fig 14 e Replace the bulb with a new one observing the following paramters 220 240 V max 5 W E14 thread maximum bulb dimensions diameter 26 mm length 55 mm Put the caver back Do not use bulbs of greater or smaller power apply only the bulbs of parameters given above Taking out and putting in the door shelf Lift the door shelf remove it and put it back from the top into its required position fig 15 Problems TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible causes EN Remedies The appliance does not work The electric circuit is disrupted check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket check whether the power cable of the ap pliance 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 only applian ces with bulb lightning type fi
13. he refrigerator away creaking of the drawers or shelves take out and put back the drawer or shelf e sounds 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 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Ozone layer protection Elimination disposal of the equipment The refrigerants and fo Ifthe appliance is no longer in use cut the connecting aming agents which are 100 free of FCKW and FKW cable off the used equipment before its scrapping o have been used for manufac Also remove the appliance lock or render it useless turing our pro duct Therefore so that the appliance presents no danger to children we are helping to protect the while being stored for di sposal ozone layer and prevent the in crease of greenhouse effects l Also the innovative technology This appliance is marked with a and environmentally friendly in a the tly N lation help in reduci ner ntainer in conformance wi ay nn Li the European Directive 2002 96 EC Such marking informs that Recycling of the packaging the eguipment may not be kept together with other waste coming EXE from the household after the pe Our packaging are made of riod of its use The user is obliged environmentally friendly mate to dispose of the appliance at the rials which can be reus
14. icroorganism and mould growth INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE Installation before using the appliance for the first time Take the product out of the package re move the scotch tape protecting the door and the equ ipment Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging If it is necessary to transport the fridge freezer pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protect ing it with scotch tape Clean the interior surface of the fridge freezer and the elements of the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water then wipe it dry Place the fridge freezer on an even flat and stable surface in dry aired and shaded room far from the heat sources such as oven hob central heating radiators central heating pipes hot water installation etc e On the exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil this foils should be removed Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2 adju stable front legs fig 3 In order to ensure easy opening of the door the distance between the side wall of the appliance from the side of the door hinges and the wall should amount to 70 mm for appliances with external handle and 50 mm for appliances with recessed handle Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of
15. liance 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 If an extension lead is used with a protec tion ring and safety certificate its socket must be located at a safe distance away from the sinks and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or waste water The data is provided on the rated plate located at the bottom of the wall inside the chamber Important The cores in this mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE These colours might not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug fig 6 A In some models the handle is put into the appliance You should screw it with Your own screwdriver Fig 16 EN OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Control panel Fig 7 1 Bulb cover 2 Temperature adjustment knob Temperature adjustment Turning the knob to a different setting changes the temperature in the fridge freezer Available knob settings appliance switched off 0 setting maximum temperature 1 setting optimal temperature 2 6 setting minimum temperature 7 setting before it has reached its operating temperature which takes minimum 4 hours Do not put food into the fridge freezer Temperature inside the fridge fr
16. or gasket inserted incorrectly press the gasket in The appliance works continuously Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a lower position See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible causes See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible remedies Water collects in the lower part of the appliance The water discharge opening is clogged depending on the model clean the discharge opening see the ope rating manual chapter entitled Defrosting the fridge Internal air circulation obstructed place the food and containers 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 is touching furniture and or other objects 14 place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it EN Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator which do not affect its correct operation Sounds which can be easily prevented noise 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 t
17. t the bulb correctly or replace it see section above Replacing the interior light bulb Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a higher position The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification the appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from table with technical specification The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources move the appliance to another place Obse rve 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 temperature is reached inside the chamber Internal air circulation obstructed 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 obstructed move the appliance min 30 mm away from the wall The door of the frid ge freezer is ope ned too often and or remains 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 place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed The compressor is switched on too rarely check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than climate class Do
18. the fridge Before putting the vegetables into the fridge dry them well Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vege tables especially the leafed vegeta bles Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator Washing removes the natural protec tion therefore it is better to wash the vegetables directly before con sumption Freezing food Practically all the food products except for ve getables consumed raw such as lettuce can be frozen Only food products of the highest quality divided into small portions for single use should be fro zen Products should be packed in materials that are odourless resistant to air and moisture pene tration and not susceptible to fat Plastic bags polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials 11 EN The packaging should be tight and should stick to the frozen products Do not use glass conta iners Keep fresh and warm foodstuff at am bient temperature away from the products which have already been frozen We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day see table witch technical specification inorder to maintain optimum 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 yet frozen Itis recommended that you move the already fro zen products to one side and place the fresh pro ducts that ar
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