MONTPELLIER MNF1860X INOX (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please read the user manual carefully. Key safety warnings include:

• Make sure the appliance is left to stand for a minimum of 4 hours before being turned on for the first time.

• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• To avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant, you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications only.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Before using your fridge freezer for the first time, please pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualified electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket.

• Place your fridge freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge freezer must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.

• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• If your fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge freezer with lace. This will affect the performance of your fridge freezer.

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use.

• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This must be done before placing food in the appliance.

• Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes -condenser- at the rear) by turning it 90° to prevent the condenser from touching the wall. The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a maximum of 75 mm.

This appliance must be earthed. The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a specially earthed plug. Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position. Should the fuse need to be replaced, it must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS1362. The plug must be used with a specially earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.

2. Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the fuse cover.

3. Replace fuse cover.

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.

• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• Do not use plug adapter.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or cans in the ice-making compartment as they will burst when the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the ice-making compartment.

• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

The MONTPELLIER MNF1860X INOX is designed to work in difficult climate conditions and is powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology. This ensures that the frozen food in the freezer will not defrost even if the ambient temperature falls as low as -15 °C. This allows you to install your appliance in an unheated room without worry.

If the ambient temperature where the appliance is situated is below 10°C, this feature must be used as a super freeze switch. In temperatures below 10°C, and especially below 0°C, using this function ensures the freezer continues to run, protecting your food from defrosting. When using this feature for a continued length of time, it is not recommended to store items with high water content in the fridge, as they may freeze and rot.

The control panel includes the following:

1. Enables the setting of the freezer.

2. Enables the setting of the cooler.

3. Freezer set value screen.

4. Cooler set value screen.

5. Economy mode symbol.

6. Super freeze symbol.

7. Alarm symbol.

When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests. Once you have plugged in the product, all symbols will be displayed for 2 seconds and the initial values will be shown as -18 °C on the freezer adjustment indicator, and +4 °C on the fridge adjustment indicator.

Freezer Temperature Settings:

• The initial temperature value is -18 °C.

• Press the freezer set button once. The previous value will blink.

• Each press of the button will set a lower temperature in the sequence: -16 °C, -18 °C, -20 °C, -22 °C or -24 °C.

• If you continue to press the button, it will restart the cycle from -16 °C.

Fridge Temperature Settings:

• The initial temperature value is +4 °C.

• Press the fridge button once.

• Each press of the button will set a new temperature in the sequence: +8 °C, +6 °C, +5 °C, +4 °C, or +2 °C.

• If you continue to press the button, it will restart the cycle from +8 °C.

Eco mode is an energy-saving function. It gets activated automatically when the temperature of the freezer compartment is set to -18°C. The Eco Mode Symbol will illuminate on the control panel when it is active.

Purpose:

• To freeze a large quantity of food that cannot fit on the fast freeze shelf.

• To freeze prepared foods.

• To freeze fresh food quickly to retain freshness.

How to use:

To enable the super freeze mode, press and hold the freezer temperature setting button for 3 seconds. Once the mode has been set, the super freeze symbol on the indicator will be lit and the machine will beep to confirm.

During Super Freeze Mode:

• The temperature of the Cooler (fridge) may be adjusted. In this case, Super Freeze mode will continue.

• Economy mode cannot be selected.

• Super Freeze mode can be cancelled in the same way it is selected.

• Super freeze mode will automatically cancel after 24 hours, depending on the environmental temperature or when the freezer sensor reaches a sufficiently low temperature.

If the fridge door is opened for more than 2 minutes, the MONTPELLIER MNF1860X INOX will sound an audible alarm (‘beep beep’) to alert you.

• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature ranges stated in the standards, according to the climate class on the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge is operated in environments outside of the stated ranges as this will reduce cooling efficiency.

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings, the quantity of food kept inside, and the ambient temperature in the location of your appliance.

• When first switched on, allow it to run for 24 hours to reach operating temperature. During this time, do not open the door and do not keep a large quantity of food inside.

• A 5-minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor when connecting or disconnecting from mains power, or during an energy breakdown. Your appliance will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.

ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.

N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.

SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

• Fill the ice tray with water and place it in the freezer compartment.

• After the water has completely frozen, you can twist the tray to remove the ice cubes.

This department can be adjusted for 2 different functions.

To use for 0 °C department (Chiller): If you want to use this compartment as a 0 °C box for storing items like raw fish or lightly pickled food, you must take the sliding cover from the closed position to the open position. When used this way, it helps food retain freshness and flavour for longer.

To use for Crisper department: If you want to use this compartment as a Crisper for fruits and vegetables, you must take the sliding cover from the open position to the closed position.

Important: Do not put food you want to freeze or ice trays (to make ice) in this compartment.

Removing the freezer box:

• Pull the box out as far as possible using the handle in the front of the freezer box.

• Pull the front of the box up and out, making sure to use the carrying handles on the side of the freezer box.

Always keep hold of the carrying handles of the box while removing and replacing to avoid damage to the pull-out handle. Carry out the opposite of this operation when refitting the freezer box.

• For normal operating conditions, set the temperature of the cooler compartment to +4 or +6 °C.

• To reduce humidity and avoid frost, always store liquids in sealed containers.

• Cooked dishes must remain covered. Do not place warm foods in the fridge; place them when they are cool.

• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will develop and packaging will stick to it.

• We recommend that meat and clean fish are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler.

• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.

• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables (green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana, peach, apricot, fig etc.).

• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.

• Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products. You should package meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.

• Do not put food in front of the air flow passage.

NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.

The table below is a quick guide to storing major food groups:

• The freezer is used for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food, and making ice cubes.

• For freezing fresh food, wrap and seal it properly in air-tight packaging. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil, polythene bags, and plastic containers are ideal.

• Do not store fresh food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.

• Before freezing fresh food, divide it into portions that can be consumed in one sitting.

• Consume thawed frozen food within a short period of time after defrosting.

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions on food packaging. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the date of purchase.

• When purchasing frozen food, make sure the packaging is not damaged and it has been stored under appropriate conditions.

• If the freezer door has been left open for a long time or not closed properly, frost will form. Unplug the freezer, wait for it to defrost, and clean it once fully defrosted.

• Do not refreeze thawed food. It may pose a health danger.

NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer door immediately after closing it, you will find that it will not open easily. This is normal. Once equilibrium has been reached, the door will open easily.

• The fast freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of the freezer compartment.

The tables below provide a guide for preparation and maximum storage times.

NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it must not be re-frozen.

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When finished, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.

• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity. The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.

Your MONTPELLIER MNF1860X INOX performs automatic defrosting. The water formed as a result of defrosting passes through the water collection spout, flows into the water tray behind your appliance and evaporates there. To prevent odours from forming, you should clean the water tray at specific time intervals. Make sure you have disconnected the plug of your appliance before cleaning the water tray. Remove it from its position by removing the screws (if it has screws) and clean it with soapy water.

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).

• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the packaging.

• Remove all movable parts or fix them into the appliance against shocks using bands when re-positioning or transporting.

• Always carry your appliance in the upright position.

Your fridge will warn you if temperatures are at improper levels or if a problem occurs. Warning codes are displayed in the freezer and cooler indicators via the Alarm Symbol and the below fault codes.

Check if:

• There is power.

• The plug is correctly placed in the socket.

• The plug fuse or the mains fuse has blown.

• The socket is defective. To check this, plug another working appliance into the same socket.

Check if:

• The appliance is overloaded.

• The appliance door is closed properly.

• There is any dust on the condenser.

• There is enough space near the rear and side walls.

Normal noises:

Cracking noise occurs: During automatic defrosting or when the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion and contraction of appliance material).

Short cracking noise occurs: When the thermostat switches the compressor on/off.

Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated. This is normal; when the refrigerator reaches the required temperature, the noise decreases automatically.

Bubbling noise and splash occurs: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.

Water flowing noise occurs: Due to water flowing to the evaporation container. This noise is normal during defrosting.

Air blowing noise occurs: During normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air and the operation of the circulation fan.

Especially during summer (warm seasons), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer during the operation of the compressor, this is normal.

Check if:

• All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the appliance.

• The appliance door is opened frequently. Humidity of the room enters the appliance when the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster when the doors are opened more frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.

Check if:

• There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing.

• The door joints are broken or torn.

• Your appliance is on a level surface.

• Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.

• Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.

• Place thawing food in the refrigerator compartment if available. The low temperature of the frozen food will help cool the refrigerator compartment while the food is thawing. This will save energy.

• Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance. If left uncovered, the humidity inside the appliance will increase, therefore the appliance uses more energy.

• Avoid keeping the doors open for long periods and opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the appliance and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

• Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (such as the crisper) closed.

• The door gasket must be clean and pliable. In case of wear, replace the gasket.