Creda Refrigerator CUL16G User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Refrigerator  
Model CUL16G  
To the Installer  
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet.  
The information can be found on the rating plate.  
To the User  
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance  
and then retain them for future reference.  
 
PRODUCT SAFETY  
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the  
ATTENTION  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions  
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of  
your appliance.  
thermostat knob to the  
setting does not suffice to break all  
electrical contact with the mains.  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from be-  
ing locked inside.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “Troubleshooting" to de-  
termine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. Do  
not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal  
components of the appliance.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre  
because special tools are required for replacement.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed  
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or  
dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug  
from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,  
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your  
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to  
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the ap-  
pliance is installed correctly.  
to the mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted  
with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety stand-  
ards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with an  
earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liable for any  
damages and/or injuries arising out of the use of the  
appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.  
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access  
the socket where it is plugged in.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing refrigerator in  
direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance.  
Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this  
appliance.  
Insufficient power?  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates  
that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical  
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the  
plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions  
properly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the  
bottom left near the fruit and vegetable crisper, corresponds  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused  
plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for  
immediate use. Before using the appliance  
please read the instructions below.  
Fitting a new plug  
IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING  
CODE...  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
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-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Replacing fuse covers:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA  
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be  
used and the fuse cover re-fitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be  
used until a replacement is obtained.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead  
may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as  
follows:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
Replacement fuse covers:  
terminal marked 'E' or  
Green and Yellow.  
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
or coloured  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of  
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured  
marking or the colour that is embossed in words  
on the base of the plug.  
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Changing the plug:  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded  
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a  
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable  
through partitions, units etc. please ensure that  
either:  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
-
The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
or  
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The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Disposing of the plug  
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does  
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as  
close as possible to the moulded plug.  
Remove the fuse.  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
Container with Lid for Butter, Small Tins and Tubes  
Temperature control  
Door Shelf with Egg Compartment  
Tiltable Door Shelf  
This knob is used to regulate the temperature of the  
refrigerator. The following settings are available:  
Sliding Bottle Divider  
Door Shelf for Holding Bottles  
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper  
Drain for Defrost Water  
refrigerator OFF;  
1 minimum cold temperature;  
5 maximum cold temperature  
Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves  
Internal Light Button  
A
B
C
D
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G
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
Before placing food in the refrigerator or freezer, clean the  
interior well with warm water and baking soda.  
After plugging the appliance into the socket, make sure that  
the light is on inside the appliance. Then turn the temperature  
control (A) to the “3” setting. After a few hours, you can  
place fresh food in the refrigerator.  
NOTICE  
After the appliance has been delivered, leave it to stand  
in its upright position for approximately 3 hours, before  
plugging it into the mains and switching on, to ensure  
proper performance.  
How to use the Refrigerator...  
Do not be concerned about this!  
The refrigerator is operating normally.  
The temperature control automatically regulates the  
temperature inside the appliance  
1= minimum cold temperature  
5 = maximum cold temperature  
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.  
If the temperature control is positioned on higher settings while  
the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient temperature  
high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in the for-  
mation of frost on the back cooling area. This will lead to an  
increase in energy consumption.  
To avoid this situation, just turn the temperature con-  
trol to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts  
automatically.  
To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and  
improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area”  
located within the back panel of the refrigerator compartment.  
When the appliance is operating, this panel may be cov-  
ered with frost or droplets of water depending on whether the  
compressor is operating or not.  
Storing Food in the Refrigerator:  
Food  
Storage Time  
2 or 3 days  
Location in Refrigerator  
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish  
(use cling film or pack in plastic bags).  
On the shelf above the vegetable  
crisper (which is the coldest area).  
Fresh cheese  
Eggs  
3 or 4 days  
1 month  
On the shelf above the vegetable  
crisper (which is the coldest area).  
In special egg rack on door.  
Butter, margarine  
On any shelf.  
Cooked or pre-cooked food  
(packed in air-tight containers and when  
cool store in refrigerator).  
3 or 4 days  
3 or 4 days  
On any shelf.  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in  
general, fresh pasta, custards, puddings,  
chocolates, cream pastries, bread, dry  
pastries, red tomatoes,  
On any shelf.  
Bottled products, milk drinks, yoghurt.  
On special door shelves.  
Fruits and vegetables.  
In fruit and vegetable cripser.  
What Not to Store in the Refrigerator  
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.  
Bananas (they will turn black).  
Citrus fruits.  
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).  
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Fig. 1  
- The air circulates naturally, with the colder air falling be-  
cause it is heavier. This is the reason why meat and cheeses  
should be placed above the vegetable crisper.  
- Please follow our instructions carefully on maximum stor-  
age time: any food, even the freshest, will not remain edible  
for any extended amount of time.  
- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not store any  
longer than raw food.  
- Do not place liquids in containers without covering them  
because this will lead to an increase in the level of moisture  
within the refrigerator, causing the formation of frost.  
- Be careful not to place containers (plastic or glass), food or  
other objects in direct contact with the cooling area of the  
back wall of the refrigerator. This could harm the food, in-  
crease energy consumption and facilitate the formation of  
condensate (on food, containers, etc.).  
- The refrigerator compartment is equipped with convenient,  
removable shelves (Fig. 1) which can be adjusted for height  
using the shelf guides. This allows you to place even large  
containers and foodstuffs in the refrigerator.  
ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- Install the Appliance Properly  
- Close the Doors  
Open your refrigerator only when necessary, remember that  
every time you open the door, most of the cold air will be lost.  
To bring the temperature back to the proper level again, the  
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming  
a substantial amount of energy.  
In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun-  
light, in a well ventilated room.  
- Correct Temperature Settings  
Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings. Very  
cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal  
of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life  
of the food. Excessively cold temperatures may ruin vegeta-  
bles, cold cuts and cheese.  
- Check the Door Seal  
Keep the seal clean and make sure that they adhere well to  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
- No Hot Foods  
- Do not Overfill your Appliance  
A container of hot food placed in the refrigerator will increase  
the temperature significantly.  
Allow food to cool before storing.  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir-  
culation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE  
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance  
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off  
the general switch in your home).  
Cleaning and Special Maintenance  
Before cleaning the refrigerator, switch off and remove  
the plug from the socket.  
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless  
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use  
sealed containers to store foods, in order to prevent spills  
which could stain and cause unpleasant, difficult to remove  
odours.  
- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli-  
ance. Cean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in  
warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,  
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have  
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.  
- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con-  
taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.  
- All removable parts should be taken out and soaked in  
warm soapy water or detergent. Rinse and dry them thor-  
oughly before putting them back in the appliance.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than  
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up  
the defrosting process.  
How to Defrost the Refrigerator  
The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation. The  
defrost water is collected by the conveyor and is evaporated  
externally automatically.  
Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (fig. 2). This  
will prevent the water collecting on the bottom of the refrigera-  
tor instead of flowing out.  
Fig. 2  
- When the appliance is not used for a long time, remember  
to clean the interior and dry thoroughly, leave the doors open  
to prevent the formation of mould and unpleasant odors.  
- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior of  
the refrigerator is located at the back of the thermostat box.  
When replacing the lamp, unplug the appliance from the elec-  
trical socket, unscrew the burned out lamp and replace it  
with another with a wattage no higher than 15W (fig. 3).  
Fig. 3  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Nothing works.  
The motor runs continuously.  
Check that:  
Check that:  
· The mains switch in your home is on.  
· There has not been a power cut.  
· The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched  
on.  
· The door is shut properly or has not been left open too  
long;  
· The room temperature is not too high;  
· The temperature control is not set too high.  
· The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket  
to check.  
· The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,  
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
The refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling  
sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is  
quite normal and is not a fault).  
The refrigerator does not cool properly.  
Check that:  
Check that:  
· The appliance is level.  
· The door is shut properly.  
· The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
· The seal is clean and not damaged.  
· The door has not been left open too long.  
· The temperature control is on the correct setting.  
· The refrigerator or freezer is not overfilled.  
There is water on the bottom of the  
refrigerator.  
Check that:  
The food in the refrigerator becomes too  
cold.  
· The defrost drain is clear from any blockage (see fig.2).  
Check that:  
· The temperature control is on the correct setting;  
· The food is not in contact with the back wall - which is the  
coldest part.  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem persists, call Creda Service (see KEY  
CONTACTS, back page) and inform them of:  
- the type of problem  
- the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative  
numbers (S/N)  
Information can be found on the rating plate,  
located at the bottom left next to the fruit and vegetable crisper.  
More Troubleshooting information and general product  
advice can be found on our website at:  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Creda's continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to  
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material  
wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with  
the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be  
plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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NOTES  
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NOTES  
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April 2003 Part no. FP192 - 01  
195.037.027.00  
 

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