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INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER FD106W
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Thank you for buying a TRICITY BENDIX DOMESTIC APPLIANCE To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance and retain for future reference. If you require guidance in the use of the appliance or require further information, please contact our Customer Care Department. TRICITY BENDIX CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 47 NEWBURY BERKSHIRE RG14 5XL Tel: 01635 525542 Fax: 01635 42970 Guide to use the instruction book
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Installation Maintenance and Cleaning This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken Switch off, and unplug the appliance before when moving it. carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS For the User For the Installer Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation Instructions 17 Technical Information 17 Description of the Appliance 5 Electrical Connections 18 Electrical Requirements 18 Using Your Appliance 6 Before Use 6 To Start The Appliance 6 Installation requirements 19 Thermostat Control 6 Ventilation requirements 19 Indicator Light 7 Levelling 19 Larder Compartment 8 Storage Guide 8 Door Reversal 20 Shelf Adjustment 8 The Freezer Compartment 9 Frozen F
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Description of the Appliance Non Heat Resistant Top Control Panel Dairy Compartment Interior Light Door Shelf Adjustable Shelves Salad Drawer Cover Salad Drawer Bottle Shelf with Bottle Grip Freezer Flap Freezer Baskets Defrost Spout Level Adjusters THE FURNISHINGS FROM THE SHRINK WRAP PACK SHOULD BE POSITIONED IN LINE WITH THE ABOVE DIAGRAM Pack Contents: Wire Shelf/Trim Assembly (3) Egg Tray (1) Glass Salad Drawer Cover/Trim (1) Ice Tray (1) Salad Drawer (2) Control Panel GREEN INDICATOR
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USING THE APPLIANCE This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures (surrounding air temperature) between 10°C (50°F) and 32°C (90°F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e., colder or warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly. Should the ambient temperatures be exceeded for long periods, the temperature in the freezer section will rise above -18°C and food spoilage may occu
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INDICATOR LIGHT The green indicator light is situated in the control panel. When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will glow and continue to glow until the appliance is switched off at the mains. GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT 7
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Larder Compartment o o o o The correct temperature for safe storage of fresh food inside is 0 C to 5 C (32 F to 41 F). The warmest part of the fridge compartment is at the top of the cabinet and the coolest at the bottom. Eggs, butter, cheese Cooked meats, ready meals, Preserves, marmalade baked goods Dairy Produce, margarine, preserves, marmalade Fresh meats, Drinks, milk fresh poultry, fresh fish, mince, burgers Vegetables, fruit Frozen food storage Ice Making Freezing fresh food Adjustable
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Freezing Fresh Food The Freezer Compartment The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in The symbol means that your freezer will 24 hours is 10kg. Place the fresh food on the top store frozen food at -18°C (-0.4°F) or colder freezer shelf. Food may need rearranging to allowing for long term frozen food storage and achieve this. freezing of fresh food. The freezer temperature is controlled automatically by the thermostat Frozen food should not be refrozen once it situated in th
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HINTS AND TIPS Always leave warm food to cool down to room Normal Operating Sounds temperature before placing in the fridge or You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling freezer. sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should cooling plate/evaporator or to the fixed be placed in the fridge before being freezer shelves. transferred to the freezer. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is Thaw frozen food in th
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powers, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular intervals and ensure that the
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Defrosting Your Appliance The fridge compartment is defrosted automatically. Defrost water from the cooling plate runs out of the drain and onto a tray on the motor compressor where it is evaporated. This process is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the cooling plate during defrosting are quite normal and will freeze on the plate afterwards. In the freezer compartment, frost accumulates on the refrigerated shelves during normal operation. Defrosting should be carried out when the fros
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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG BEFORE contacting your local service force centre, check the following points: Symptom Solution No power to the appliance Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the fuse has not blown. The light does not come on Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. Replace the bulb if it has blown. Check the door light switch is not jammed. The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is Check the t
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Service and Spare Parts If you require service or spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0990 929929 The address of your local centre can be found on the following pages; and also in your local telephone directory. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre make a note of the model and serial number, together with date of purchase. The service department will require this information. The model and serial number can be found on the rating plate situate
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TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone 0990 929929 ORKNEY Corsie Domestics CHANNEL ISLANDS NORTH EAST (M65) 7 King Street Kirkwall Orkney KW15 GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity GATESHEAD Unit 356a SHETLAND Tait Electronic Systems PO Box 4 (M39) Dukesway Court Ltd. Vale , Guernsey Dukesway Holmsgarth Road Channel Islands Team Valley Lerwick Gateshead JERSEY Jersey Electricity (OWN SALES) Shetland ZE1 0PW NE11 0BH Company SHETLAND Bolts Shetland Ltd
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TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone 0990 929929 MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East, CHELMSFORD Hanbury Road ASHFORD Unit 2 (M18) Wyrley Road Industrial (M47) Widford Ind Estate (M58) Bridge Road Business Estate Chelmsford Estate Witton Essex Bridge Road Birmingham CM12 3AE Ashford B6 7DB Kent COLINDALE Unit 14 TN2 1BB BOURNE Manning Road Ind Estate (M53) Capitol Park (M44) Pinfold Road Capitol Way FLEET Un
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Technical Information DIMENSIONS HEIGHT: 166.8cm (65.7") WIDTH: 55.3cm (21.8") DEPTH: 61.5cm (24.2") CAPACITY GROSS: Fridge: 153 litres Freezer: 123 litres NET: Fridge: 145 litres Freezer: 90 litres POWER ABSORBED: 125W VOLTAGE: 230 - 240V FREQUENCY: 50Hz AVERAGE DAILY UNITS OF ELECTRICITY: 1.53Kwh * * THIS FIGURE IS BASED ON STANDARD TEST RESULTS IN THE EUROPEAN STANDARD EN153. ACTUAL CONSUMPTION WILL DEPEND ON HOW THE APPLIANCE IS USED AND WHERE IT IS LOCATED. This
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Electrical Connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Electrical Requirements Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change
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Installation Requirements To ensure correct operation this appliance must not be located where the temperatures will fall below 10°C (50°F) or rise above 32°C (90°F). Avoid the following locations: unheated kitchen, outhouse, conservatory, garage. For correct operation this appliance must be installed: In a dry atmosphere. Out of direct sunlight. Away from extreme temperature (not next to a cooker or other sources of heat). Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must t
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Door Reversal 1. Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. 2. Remove all loose items, including food. Store food in a cool place. 3. Make sure a towel or cloth is at the base of the product to prevent it from slipping. 4. Carefully lean the appliance backwards, resting the top on a stool, or something similar, at least 30cm (12") from the floor. Do not support the appliance on the rear ventilation grille or condenser. 5. Remove level adjuster (A) from base of product retaining s
