Rangemaster SxS 661 Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Thank you for buying this high quality appliance, we hope
that it provides you with a stylish, yet practical solution to
your cooling needs. We hope that this handbook supplies you
with all the information you require, but please contact us if
there is any thing you are unsure of using the Customer Care
Centre number on page 15.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Always make sure a qualified person installs this
appliance.
The freezer compartment is rated at 4 stars.
Important!
Please be aware that this appliance is for domestic use only.
The right-hand side of this appliance is a refrigerator, and
should be used for storing fresh foods.
The left-hand side of this appliance is used for freezing fresh
foods and storing frozen foods (convenience meals etc.)
These instructions are intended for the user. They describe
the appliance and how to use it safely and correctly.
Before you start
Before you plug the appliance into the mains, clean
the inside of the appliance using warm water and
bicarbonate of soda, then dry thoroughly.
Please leave the appliance to stand for at least six hours.
This will allow the cooling system to settle following
transportation.
Check that no parts of the appliance are damaged,
especially parts of the cooling system, pipes or leads.
If damage has occurred, DO NOT install the appliance,
you should contact a qualified service engineer or
return the appliance to its place of purchase.
If the accessories inside the appliance have been
disturbed during transit, reposition them in accordance
with the instructions.
Make sure that the electrical supply to your plug socket is
correct for this appliance – The required information is on the
data badge of the appliance.
Once the appliance is installed, cleaned and dry, it is ready to
be plugged in and switched on.
Safety
The data badge is located inside the appliance (refrigeration
compartment).
WARNING: Use drinking water with this appliance.
WARNING: Keep this appliance clear of any
obstruction.
DO NOT damage the refrigerant circuit. If it does
become damaged, do not use the appliance.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices (i.e. hair
dryers) to defrost this appliance.
When replacing old appliances, make sure that you
have disabled any locking mechanisms before disposal
– It may even be best to remove the appliance door
completely, to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside the appliance.
The appliance must be connected to the power supply
safely. Loose connections, broken plugs and bare wires
are a safety hazard. Make sure that all connections are
sound.
Before undertaking any routine maintenance or minor
repairs, disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply. This includes cleaning, defrosting and changing
light bulbs.
Do not touch cold surfaces of the appliance while it is in
use as this will cause hands to stick to them leading to
freezer burns.
When moving the appliance take care not to damage
the leads, pipes or condenser unit. Should these parts
become damaged, contact a qualified service engineer.
Effervescent liquids (fizzy drinks) should never be
frozen. These liquids expand during freezing and
this may lead to the bottles/containers shattering or
exploding.
Foods that are intended to be defrosted or cooked first
e.g. breads, meats etc., must not be eaten in their frozen
state.
If food looks or smells strange, do not attempt to eat it.
If in doubt throw it away. Spoiled food can be harmful to
your health.
Never use electrical devices, such as hair dryers, to
defrost this appliance.
Never use sharp, metal implements to scrap ice off the
surface of this appliance. Only use implements, which
are fit for this purpose (i.e. plastic scrapers) and use
carefully to avoid damaging the lining of the appliance.
The cooling system contains refrigerant and oils, all of
which are harmful to health if leaked. Should leakage
occur, disconnect the appliance and ventilate the room
it is installed in. Take care to ensure that you do not get
any coolant near to, or in, your eyes.
Contact a service engineer or arrange to have the
appliance removed. Do not use the appliance under any
circumstances.
1. Introduction