Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DFC402 Defy Appliances
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Page 1 DFC402 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Page 2 Read this manual before initia l installation and operation of the product! Dear customer, Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the strictest quality control procedures.
Page 3 1. Your Refrigerator 4 2. Important Safety Information 5 Warnings 5 Child safety 6 HCA Warning 6 Refrigerators with a water dispenser 6 Things to be done for energy saving 7 Recommendations for freshfood compartment 7 3.
Page 4 Y our Refrigerator 1 1- Fridge compartment 2- Diffuser cover 3- Illumination lens 4- Fridge compartment gl ass shelves 5- Chiller compartment 6- Crisper 7- Icematic 8- Freezing compart ments 9-.
Page 5 is damaged. See HCA warning overleaf. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • Keep ventilation openings, in the refrigerator or in the built-in structure, clear of obstructions. • Repairs must be carried out by authorised persons only. Repairs carried out by incompetent persons create a user risk.
Page 6 • Ens ure tha t there is suf fic ient sp acin g be twee n the ref rige ra tor and su rro undi ng wal ls . • Unp lug the re frig era tor from the mai ns whe n y ou cle an the re fri ger ato r. Child safety • If the door has a lock, the key should be kept out of reach from children.
Page 7 Recommendations for freshfood compartment • Please do not let any foods come into contact with the temperature sensor in the freshfood compartment. In order to maintain t he freshfood compartment at the ideal storage temperature, the sensor must not be interfered with by any foods.
Page 8 3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section. 4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall socket. When the fridge door is open the fridge compartment interior light will come on. 5. You may hear a noise as the compressor starts up.
Page 9 Placing and Installati on If the entrance door of the r oom where the refrigerator is to be installed is not wide enough for t he refrigerator to fit through, then call a n authorized service centre and have them remove the doors of your refrigerator in or der that t he refrigerator can fit sideways through the door.
Page 10 Using your refrigerat or 4 Indicator Panel The touch-control indicator panel allows you to set the temperature without opening the door of your refrigerator. Simply touch the relevant button with your finger to set the temperature. 1. Fast Freeze Button 2.
Page 11 1- Fast Freeze Button Press this button briefly to activate the Fast Freeze function. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function. 2- Freezer Compartment Temperature Setting Button Press this button to set the temperature of the freezer compartment to -18 °C , -20 °C , - 22 °C , -24 °C , -18 °C .
Page 12 12- Quick Freeze Function Indicator Indicates that the Quick Freezer function is active. Use this function when you place fresh food into the freezer compartment or when you need ice. When this function is active, your refrigerator will run for 6 hours without stopping.
Page 13 The freezer compartment Deep-freeze information • Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain its quality. • It is possible to keep food for a long time period only at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower.
Page 14 W a ter Dispenser (some models) The water dispenser is a very useful feature with regards to accessing c hilled water without having to open the door of your fridge. Since you do not have to open the door of your f ridge frequently, you also save on electricity.
Page 15 The safety lock is intended to provide ease of usage when filling the water tank and at the same time to prevent little children from tampering with the water dispenser. Cleaning the water tank Release the tank cover from the water t ank by opening the latches on both sides.
Page 16 Sliding Body Shelves The sliding body shelves can be removed by lifting them up slightly from the front and the shelves can then be moved back and forth.
Page 17 Crisper The crisper of your refrigerator is designed to keep vegetables fresh without losing their humidity. For this purpose, cool air circulation occurs around the crisper. Remove the door shelves that align with the crisper befor e r emoving the crispers.
Page 18 Replacing the light bulb • Contact your nearest Defy service centre to arrange for a technician t o replace your refrigerator light bulb. Owner ’ s responsibility • Do not damage t he refrigerant circuit.
Page 19 Symptom Check The refrigerator does not operate. • Make sure the refrigerator plug is securely plugged in. • Check for a blo wn fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Test the wall socket for po wer using another appli ance. • Inspect the electrical co rd for damage.
Page 20 Symptom Check Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient . • The freezer temperature i s adjusted to a very lo w temperature. Adjust t he freezer temperature to a warm er degree and check. Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient.
Page 21 Symptom Check Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator. • Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It i s normal and not a fault. • Doors might have been l eft ajar; make sure that the doors are fully closed. • Doors might have been opened fr equently or left ajar for a l ong time; open them less frequently .
Page 22 Service Centres If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it. OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS.
Page 23 This certificate is iss ued by DEFY APPLIANCES LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter t he Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
Page 24 Record in the space below the listed information for future reference. The serial number may be found on the serial label located at the rear of the machine. SERIAL NUMBER.. DATE OF PURCHASE.
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