Caple RI7306, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Contact Caple on 0117 938 7420 for spare parts or www caple co uk Built i n 70 30 Fridge Freezer Instruction Manual RI7306 ...

Page 2: ...ction 12 Electrical Connection 13 Ventilation Requirements 14 Product Overview 15 UsingTheAppliance 16 Accessories 21 Caple Fresh 22 Humidity Controlled Drawer 23 EasyAdjustable Door Shelf 24 Food Storage 25 CleaningAnd Maintenance 32 TransportAnd Repositioning 35 Troubleshooting 36 Energy SavingTips 39 Caple Contact Details 40 ...

Page 3: ... in accordance with all applicable local and international standards and regulations This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as Staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments Farm Houses By clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments Bed and breakfast type environments This appliance may only be used by persons incl...

Page 4: ...ce Never allow children to play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances Materials used for packaging nylon staplers Styrofoam etc may cause harmful effects to children they should be disposed of immediately Children can injure themselves on an o...

Page 5: ...iance malfunctioning To maintain the efficiency and safety of your appliance we recommend you always use original spare parts and to call only our authorised Caple Service agents in case of need Multi socket adapters and extension leads should not be used to connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply The electrical system of this appliance may be used safely only when it is correctly co...

Page 6: ...e refrigerator plug it must be replaced by the manufacturer a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 13 amperes If there is no such socket in your house please have one installed by an authorised electrician I N S TA L L ...

Page 7: ... fridge freezer is placed next to a deep freezer there must be at least 2cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance Do not place anything on top of your appliance Caple is not responsible for any damage that may be caused by defective placement and installation by unauthorised persons When unpacking the app...

Page 8: ...effects Do not expose it to effects such as sun rain snow etc D U R I N G U S E Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed If you know you will not be using the appliance for a while switch it off from the main supply and ...

Page 9: ...oods with wet hands Your hands may freeze to the frozen food Do not eat ice cream or ice cubes immediately after they are removed from the freezer compartment Frozen food can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue Do not re freeze partially or fully thawed food This may cause health issues such as food poisoning Defrosted food may only be re frozen after it has been cooked Do not place glass bott...

Page 10: ...not damage the refrigerant circuit Always transport the appliance in its original packaging and in an upright position 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 e...

Page 11: ... bending pipework scratching the surface coating Warning Risk of fire flammable materials refrigerant with CFC Therefore take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges If your old fridge or freezer has a lock break or remove the lock before discarding it because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident Be careful to avoid damaging the pipework before...

Page 12: ...hold waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all applicable legislation Low Voltage Directive LVD and Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC UKCA DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and complies with all app...

Page 13: ...oating Warning Risk of fire flammable materials IMPORTANT Do not use th pliance without the fuse cover in position The appliance is supplied with a standard 13 amp 3 pin mains plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse Should the fuse require replacement it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and approved to BS1362 The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug To cha...

Page 14: ...GRILL SENSE600 This can be purchased from your retailer or www caple co uk To ensure the correct operation of the appliance it is important the top of the housing is not blocked off The top of the cabinet needs to be vented into the room the recommended minimum size of the vent opening is 500 x 40mm There should also be space at the rear of the cabinet to allow the cool air to be drawn over the co...

Page 15: ...pliance Parts may vary according to the appliance model A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1 Control panel 2 Turbo fan 3 Refrigerator shelves 4 Crisper cover 5 Crisper 6 Freezer upper flap drawer 7 Freezer drawers 8 Ice box tray 9 Freezer glass shelves 10 Bottle shelf 11 Adjustable door shelf 12 Door shelf 13 Egg tray A B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 16: ...er Rinse with clean water and dry Your appliance may have an odour when it is operated for the first time This is normal and the odour will fade when your fridge starts to cool When the appliance has been positioned adjust the feet to ensure the unit is stable This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening closing WARNING Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the po...

Page 17: ... in the freezer compartment you are required to periodically switch off the fridge place the frozen food in a separate cooled container then remove the ice gathered in the freezer compartment The situation is completely different in Frost free fridges A built in fan blows dry and cold air evenly throughout the cooler and freezer compartments The cold air disperses uniformly between the shelves ens...

Page 18: ...nual Ri7306 Please keep this instruction manual for future reference DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL 1 Temperature set button 2 Super cooling mode LED 3 Alarm indicator LED 4 Temperature setting indicator max 1 2 3 4 MIN MAX ...

Page 19: ...keep on pressing the button it will restart from the last value It may be set to any value ranging from MIN to MAX As you press temperature set button from MIN to MAX the temperature decreases To save energy in winter months operate your refrigerator in a lower position SUPER COOLING MODE WHEN WOULD IT BE USED To cool freeze huge quantities of food To cool freeze fresh food To cool freeze quickly ...

Page 20: ... mains do not open the doors frequently or place large quantities of food in the fridge Please note that depending on the ambient temperature it may take 24 hours for your fridge to reach the operating temperature A 5 minute delay function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge when connecting or disconnecting to mains or when an energy breakdown occurs Your fridge will begi...

Page 21: ...e air inlet and outlet openings when storing food otherwise air circulation provided by the turbo fan will be impaired Turbo fan ACCES S ORIES ICE TRAY Fill the ice tray with water and place in the freezer compartment After the water has completely frozen you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes ...

Page 22: ... draw By this method it maximises the fresh foods shelf life especially green vegetables Caple Fresh also blocks the bad smells produced in the refrigerator The Caple Fresh filter must be cleaned once a year It can be cleaned by leaving in sunlight for one day When you want to clean the filter remove the back side in the direction of the arrow Don t wet this part with water or detergent Caple Fres...

Page 23: ...drawer is totally full the humidity controller should be opened By means of this the air in the draw and humidity rate will be controlled and endurance life will be increased If you see any condensation on the glass shelf above the humidity control should be moved into the open position NOTE The drawers are specifically designed to store fruit vegetables only We do not recommend storing meats and ...

Page 24: ...d To adjust the shelf to the appropriate height hold the bottom of the shelf and pull on the button on each end to unlock as shown in below Whilst pulled down move the door shelf to the appropriate height there are 6 height positions Once set at the correct height release the buttons to lock it into position NOTE Please ensure the shelf is empty before adjusting ...

Page 25: ...table bin where the air is cooler as this provides the best storage conditions 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 etc Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator Storage time for all foo...

Page 26: ...nd three star compartments are not suitable for freezing of fresh 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 FOOD MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME HOW AND WHERE TO STORE Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin Meat and fish 2 3 days Wrap in plastic foil bags or in a meat container a...

Page 27: ...hat the packaging is not damaged Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible Do not purchase frozen food if the packaging shows signs of humidity band abnormal swelling It is probable that it has been stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperatu...

Page 28: ...ng period of time Therefore add small amounts of spices to food to be frozen or the desired spice should be added after the food has thawed The storage time of food is dependent on the type of oil used Suitable oils are margarine calf fat olive oil and butter Unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat Food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and other food should be frozen in plastic o...

Page 29: ...ven if it has a membrane Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 6 Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 6 Deer rabbit wild boar In 2 5 kg portions or as fillets 6 8 Freshwater fish Salmon Carp Crane Catfish After cleaning the bowels and scales of the fish wash and dry it If necessary remove the tail and head 2 Lean fish Bass Turbot Flounder 4 Fatty fishes Tuna Mackarel Bluefish Anchovy 2 4 Shellfish Clean and ...

Page 30: ... into two pieces remove the core and boil in water 8 10 Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 9 Cauliflower Remove the leaves cut the heart into pieces and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while 10 12 Aubergine Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 12 Sweet corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12 Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 10 Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces a...

Page 31: ...C Pastry 1 3 2 3 5 10 200 225 C Pie 1 1 5 3 4 5 8 190 200 C Filo dough 2 3 1 1 5 5 8 190 200 C Pizza 2 3 2 4 15 20 200 C DAIRY PRODUCTS PREPARATION MAXIMUM STORAGE TIME MONTHS STORAGE CONDITIONS Packet Homogenized Milk In its own packet 2 3 Pure Milk in its own packet Cheese excluding white cheese In slices 6 8 Original packaging may be used for short term storage Keep wrapped in foil for longer p...

Page 32: ...nds 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 pr...

Page 33: ...d by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out You can also clean the drain hole by pouring half a glass of water down it the refrigerator compartm the water collection spout flows into soapy w...

Page 34: ...LED light must be replaced by an authorised engineer or similar only For more information please contact Caple service 0117 938 7420 or service caple co uk 1 Carefully remove the 2 screws that secure the light 2 Remove the LED light from its housing 3 Disconnect the connector and change the LED light 4 Implement the steps in reverse order 5 After waiting 5 minutes plug the unit Unplug the unit fro...

Page 35: ...d growth leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary TRANS PORT AND REPOSITIONING TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING POSITIONING 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 shelves accessories vegetable bins...

Page 36: ... is are some part s out of order or there is a failure in the cooling process The product has been plugged in for the first time or power has been interrupted for more than 1 hour Check if the door is open or not Check the appliance in 1 hour to see if it is now working and the alarm has turned off If the door is not open or the appliance is still not working after 1 hour call Caple service for as...

Page 37: ... time when it is activated BUBBLING NOISES This noise is caused by the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system WATER FLOW NOISE Normal flow noise of water flowing to the evaporation container during defrosting This noise can be heard during defrosting AIR BLOW NOISE Normal fan noise This noise can be heard in fridges during normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air DO...

Page 38: ...ken or torn Is your fridge freezer on a level surface RECOMMENDATIONS To stop the appliance completely unplug from main socket for cleaning and when the door is left open If the appliance is switched off or unplugged wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor If the problem persists or more help is required please contact ...

Page 39: ... is thawing This will save energy Frozen food left to thaw outside of the appliance will result in a waste of energy 4 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 Keeping drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste 5 Avoid keeping the doors op...

Page 40: ...m A 540 mm BC D 47 mm F A B 1a 1b C D E 1770 mm 660 3 mm 623 5 mm 995 5 mm 1770 1778 mm 1770 1790 mm 1770 mm 660 3 mm 623 5 mm 995 5 mm F 62 mm 62 mm 11 2 x 14 13 12 11 11 11 9 9 2 x 11 B max 2100 mm 560 570mm 550mm min 560mm recommended min 40mm min 200 cm 40mm 90 90 min 200cm min 200cm min 200cm 40 mm min 40 mm 60mm 60mm 60mm WOODEN BACKWALL Recommended 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm 40mm 40mm ...

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