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PLEASE READ THE USER'S OPERATION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING
PLC190W
Fridge Freezer
USER'S MANUAL
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Safety information ............
Installation .........................................
Electrical Connection (UK ONLY) ......................................................
Instructions for use .............................................................................
Temperature Control ...........................................................................
The Internal Light ...............................................................................
Storage of fresh food in the refrigerator ...............................................
Store frozen food ................................................................................
Freezing fresh food (Freezer) .............................................................
Making ice cubes ................................................................................
Refrigerator defrost process ................................................................
Freezer defrost process .......................................................................
Cleaning and maintenance ..................................................................
Changing the light bulb ......................................................................
Power Failure ....................................................................................
If the appliance is not operating correctly ............................................ 10
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Prolonged off periods ..........................................................................
Before calling for service ....................................................................
Do's and don'ts ....................................................................................
Technical
Important Disposal instructions ...........................................................
If something doesn't seem to work .......................................................
data .....................................................................................
INDEX
Reversing the doors ............................................................................ 07
PART NAMES
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Note : Compartment design may change due to product improvement, No prior notice will
be given.
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This booklet contains the information you will require to install and operate your new
appliance.
It is important and worthwhile spending time to fully read this booklet so you will
understand how to operate the appliance safely and efficiently.
Please keep this booklet in a safe place so that you can refer to it when required.
Safety information
This information is provided in the interest of your safety. Please read the following
carefully before carrying out the installation or use of the appliance.
If you are discarding an old freezer or refrigerator with a lock / catch fitted to the door,
ensure that it is left in a disabled condition to prevent the entrapment of children whilst
playing.
As old refrigeration equipment may contain CFC's which will damage the ozone layer,
when disposing of any refrigeration equipment please contact your local waste disposal
facility for advice on the correct method of disposal.
This appliance must only be used for its intended purpose i.e. the freezing and storage
of domestic edible foodstuffs and should not be used for any other purpose
If the mains cable requires replacement, this must only be undertaken by a suitably
qualified person, as special purpose tools are required.
WARNING:
This appliance is intended for domestic use only, any other use may invalidate the
warranty and might be dangerouus.
The refrigerating system must not be damaged at any time.
Install on a good firm level surface, and any unevenness of the floor should be corrected
prior to installation, slight unevenness can be overcome by adjusting the front feet.
Position the appliance and allow to stand for two to three hours before it is turned on for
the first time to allow the system to settle. Do not position next to any heat source e.g.
cooker, boiler or in direct sunlight etc.
Installation
NOTE: If the appliance is positioned on a carpet, soft floor covering you should
re-adjust the front feet once the appliance has had time to settle.
A clearance of 10 cm must be left between the sides of the appliance and any adjacent
cabinets or walls to allow for adequate air circulation. The appliance is not designed for
recessed installation ( building in ).
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The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a
three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in the plug.
The appliance is supplied with a rewireable 13 amp 3 pin plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse.
Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and
approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for any
other reason, then the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the hazard of
electric shock.
There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket
outlet.
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
For your safety please read the following information
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK ONLY)
How to wire a 13 amp plug.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L.
The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows.
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
Important
The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Make sure the cord is held tight by the cord clamp
Make sure the mains cord is held securely under the cord clamp.
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Temperature Control
The refrigerator is designed to maintain an internal storage temperature in the
refrigerator compartment between to + .
Instructions for use
Remove all packing materials and wash the interior of the appliance using lukewarm
water containing a little bicarbonate of soda in the proportion of 1 teaspoon to 1.2 liters
(2 pints) of water. Do not use detergents or soaps as they may taint the food. After
cleaning, dry all parts thoroughly.
Never place hot or warm foods into the cabinet or leave the doors open for longer than
necessary as this will raise the temperature and cause excessive amounts of moisture thus
increasing the amount of ice in the refrigerator / freezer compartment.
The Internal Light
The internal light will automatically switch ON and OFF whenever the refrigerator door
is opened or closed. To change the light bulb, please see the chapter on changing the light
bulb.
To obtain a lower internal temperature turn the thermostat temperature control to a
higher number. To obtain a higher internal temperature turn the thermostat control
to a lower number. However, the internal temperature and temperature control
setting is dependent on a number of factors:
1. Varying ambient temperatures.
2. The number of times the appliance doors are opened and how long the doors remain
open.
3. The amount and temperature of the food and drink introduced into the appliance.
4. The weather conditions and time of year e.g. summer / winter.
5. The positioning of the appliance and an adequate air circulation to the sides and
back of the cabinet.
To enable adjustment of the temperature in the appliance it is fitted with an adjustable
thermostat located in the fridge compartment, which can be adjusted from setting 1
(warmest) to 7 (coldest). For normal working temperature it is recommended to adjust
the thermostat control to the midway position, after a few hours readjust the thermostat
to the desired temperature. There is also an off position 0 . Which turns OFF the
refrigerator and freezer compartments. Please Note this dose not disconnect the
appliance from the mains supply. To do this you must remove the mains plug from the
socket.
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Making ice cubes ( Ice tray not supplied )
Pour water into the ice cube tray until it is two thirds full and place into the freezer. Ice
cubes will form in approximately 2 to 3 hours. The ice cube can be easily removed by
twisting the ice cube tray or running under cold water for a short time.
Freezing fresh food (Freezer)
Ensure that your freezing operations are carried out under the most hygienic conditions,
as freezing alone does not sterilize the food. Never put hot or even warm foodstuffs into
the freezer. Prior to storing the food, pack it in plastic bags, aluminum foil or freezer
containers and place into the freezer without putting them in contact with food that has
already been frozen. See the technical data sheet at the rear of this booklet for the
maximum permissible amount in kilograms of fresh food that can be frozen in any 24
hour period with a room temperature of 25C Never freeze more than the maximum
permissible.
Store frozen food
When using the freezer for the first time or after defrosting, turn the thermostat
temperature control to setting 7 for at least two hours before introducing the food to be
stored, Then adjust to your preferred setting.
All frozen food products you purchase should be placed in the freezer as soon as
possible to avoid the frozen food from defrosting.
Storage recommendations printed on the packaging of frozen food by the
manufactures should always be followed.
Storage of fresh food in the refrigerator
Food should always be covered tightly with foil, plastic film, placed in bags or stored in
airtight containers. This will prevent food from dehydrating and prevent the strong smell
of some foods transferring to milder ones.
To store raw meat wrap in polythene bags or airtight containers and place on the
lowest shelf.
Do not allow raw meat to come into contact with cooked foods. For safety, only store raw
meat for two or three days. Fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and
placed in the vegetable/ salad bin.
Milk and other liquids should be sealed with lids and placed in the bottle shelf on the
door.
Refrigerator defrost process
The refrigerator defrosting process is carried out automatically every time the
compressor stops.
The defrost water drains from the cabinet into a tray placed on the top of the
compressor to the rear of the unit where it evaporates.
Freezer defrost process
Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer depending upon the
length of time during which the door is left open or the amount of moisture
introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places
where it will affect the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to
penetrate the cabinet, thus encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin
frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do
not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor .For the
removal of thin frost it is not necessary to switch off the appliance.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply and empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or
layers of paper to keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out
when the freezer isempty, and it should be carried out as quickly as possible.
An increase in temperature of frozen food packages during defrosting will shorten
the storage life. Provided that the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool
area they should keep for several hours.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the
packages have thawed out it should be eaten within 24hours or be cooked and refrozen.
After defrosting has finished clean the inside with a solution of warm water with a
little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the
same way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave
for 2 to 3 hours on setting number 7 before introducing the food back into the
freezer and setting the thermostat to your normal setting(usually setting 4.0).
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