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  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. 

• 

Unplug  the  refrigerator  when  cleaning, 
during  routine  maintenance  or  if  it  will  not 
be used for an extended period. 

• 

To unplug the refrigerator, remove the plug 
by pulling on the plug and not the cable! 

• 

Do  not  operate  a  damaged  refrigerator. 
Consult  with  your  nearest  DEFY  service 
centre should you have any concerns. 

• 

The  electrical  safety  of  the  refrigerator  is 
only guaranteed if the earth system of your 
home is compliant to national standards. 

• 

Exposing the refrigerator to rain, snow, sun  
and wind is an electrical safety risk. 

• 

Should  the  mains  lead  of  the  refrigerator 
become  damaged  or  should  it  need 
replacing  at  any  time,  it  must  be  replaced 
by  a  special  purpose  made  mains  lead 
which  can  only  be  obtained  from  a  DEFY 
Authorised Service Agent. 

• 

Never  plug  the  refrigerator  into  the  wall 
socket during installation. Death or serious 
injury may result.  

• 

Never 

connect 

your 

refrigerator 

to 

electricity  saving  systems  as  they  may 
damage the refrigerator.  

• 

Do  not  store  medicine  or  academic 
research  samples  which  require  strict 
temperature control in the refrigerator. 

• 

Do  not  store  or  use  flammable  gas, 
benzene, petrol or volatile substances in or 
near the refrigerator. 

• 

Do not store explosive substances such as 
aerosol  cans  with  a  flammable  propellant 
in the refrigerator. 

• 

In  the  event  of  a  malfunction,  disconnect 
the refrigerator from the power supply.  

• 

Do  not  overload  your  refrigerator  with 
excessive  amounts  of  food.  If  overloaded, 
the  food  items  may  fall  down  and  injure 
you and damage the refrigerator when you 
open the door. Never place objects on top 
of the refrigerator, they may fall down and 
injure  you  when  you  open  or  close  the 
refrigerator door. 

• 

If  there  is  a  blue  light  fitted  on  the 
refrigerator,  do  not  look  at  the  blue  light 
through optics.  

Important safety information 

 

Please  review  and  observe  the  following 
information.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in 
injuries  or  material  damage  and  will  render 
any  warranty  and  reliability  commitments 
void.    The  usage  life  of  the  refrigerator  you  
have purchased is 10 years. This is the time 
period that spare parts will be stocked for the 
refrigerator  to  meet  any  maintenance  or 
service requirements.  
This  refrigerator  is  not  intended  for  use  by 
persons  (including  children)  with  reduced 
physical,  sensory  or  mental  capabilities  or 
lack  of  experience  and  knowledge,  unless 
they  have  been  given  supervision  or 
instruction  concerning  the  use  of  the 
refrigerator by a person responsible for their 
safety.  Children  should  be  supervised  to 
ensure  that  they  do  not  play  with  the 
refrigerator.  

 

Warnings 

 

• 

Hand this owners manual over to the new 
owner should ownership change.  

• 

The  refrigerator  must  only  be  used  for  its 
intended purpose, i.e. the storing of edible 
foodstuff.  

• 

The  refrigerator  is  intended  to  be  used  in 
household and similar applications such as 
staff  kitchen  areas  in  shops,  offices  and 
other  working  environments;  farm  houses 
and  by  clients  in  hotels,  motels  and  other 
residential  type  environments;  bed  and 
breakfast  type  environments;  catering  and 
similar non-retail applications. 

• 

Consult with your authorised DEFY service 
centre  for  all  questions  and  problems 
relating to the refrigerator. Only authorised 
agents are to carry out repairs. 

• 

Vapour  and  vaporized  cleaning  materials  
must  never  be  used  in  the  cleaning  and 
defrosting the refrigerator. The vapour may 
come  into  contact  with  the  electrical  parts 
and cause a short circuit or electric shock.  

• 

Do  not  allow  children  to  hang  on  the 
refrigerator  door  as  the  unit  could  topple 
forward  risking  personal  injury.  Never  use 
the  parts  on  your  refrigerator,  such  as  the 
door, as a means of support or step. 

• 

Do not use electrical appliances inside the 
refrigerator or freezer.  

• 

Do  not  drill,  cut  or  modify  the  refrigerator. 
Injuries may result if the refrigerant circuit  

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Summary of Contents for DFF402

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement For this reason the text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice Part number 5718140000 AA EN F616...

Page 2: ...onal documents supplied with your product Please note that this manual may be used for several similar but different models Please check for relevance regarding your particular model Explanation of sy...

Page 3: ...ser 17 5 Using your refrigerator 18 Indicator Panel 18 Placing food 19 Setting the fridge compartment temperature 19 Setting the freezer compartment temperature 19 Fresh Freeze function 19 Quick Cool...

Page 4: ...15 Crisper cover 16 Adjustable front legs 17 Blue light 18 Water reservoir 19 Ventilation lid 20 Freezer compartment drawers 21 Freezer Compartment glass shelves 22 Ice duct lid 23 Freezer compartment...

Page 5: ...refrigerator door If there is a blue light fitted on the refrigerator do not look at the blue light through optics Important safety information Please review and observe the following information Fai...

Page 6: ...lities available For refrigerators with a water dispenser Pressure of water mains should be at a minimum of 1 bar Pressure of the water mains should be at a maximum of 8 bars Use only potable water Th...

Page 7: ...r when you remove the shelf or drawer of the freezer The energy consumption value stated for your refrigerator has been determined by removing the freezer shelf or drawer and under maximum load There...

Page 8: ...ed by a qualified electrician A damaged refrigerator must not be operated before it is repaired There is danger of an electric shock Installation Please remember that the manufacturer shall not be hel...

Page 9: ...electrical ovens and should not be located under direct sunlight Please make sure that the interior of your refrigerator is cleaned thoroughly If two refrigerators are to be installed side by side the...

Page 10: ...there is a problem with the alignment of the doors in relation to one another they may be re aligned vertically by following the steps below Ensure that the door shelves are empty when adjusting the d...

Page 11: ...to change the door position whilst tightening the screws Replace the hinge cover and fasten with the securing screw Adjusting the gap on the upper door You can adjust the gap between the fridge compar...

Page 12: ...ter Filter in some models Installation Requirements Two different water sources may be connected to the refrigerator for the water supply the mains cold water supply and water in a jug A pump should b...

Page 13: ...n some models To connect water to the refrigerator from a jug a pump is needed Follow the instructions below Start by connecting one end of the water pipe from the outward flow of the pump and the oth...

Page 14: ...figures supplied 1 Press ice cancel button on the display 2 Remove the filter cover in the fridge compartment by pulling it forward 3 Take out the water filter by pass cover by rotating it downwards...

Page 15: ...e water filter Warning The water filter cleans some foreign particles in the water It does not purify water from microorganisms Warning The Ice Off button must always be pressed during replacement of...

Page 16: ...tting as shown in the figure Figure B 3 After inserting the water pipe to the union install it to the tap adaptor and insert to the tap as shown in the figure Figure C 4 Tighten the union manually In...

Page 17: ...be below 1 bar Water mains pressure must not be over 8 bars Pumps must be used in case the supply water pressure drops below 1 bar or if a jug is going to be used The water system of the refrigerator...

Page 18: ...utton 8 Water Dispenser light button 9 Filter Reset button 10 Auto Eco button 11 Fresh freeze button 12 Freezer Set button 13 Economy mode indicator 14 High humidity indicator 15 Quick cool indicator...

Page 19: ...lder than you desire you can adjust the temperature setting of the fridge compartment to 6 or 8 Setting the freezer compartment temperature Freezer temperature can be set at one of the following tempe...

Page 20: ...is selected the fridge compartment will switch to a more economic operation mode to save electricity automatically When the Auto Eco button is pressed again this function is deactivated Ioniser The i...

Page 21: ...added to the ice dispenser compartment This may adversely affect the ice supply or crushing the ice It is normal to have a couple of ice cubes stuck together in the icebank Moving parts such as blade...

Page 22: ...elves The sliding body shelves can be removed by lifting them slightly from the front the shelves can then be moved back and forth There are 2 stop points the first allows for the shelf to be pulled t...

Page 23: ...air passing through the crisper is controlled by the sliders on the front side of the crisper cover You can adjust the humidity control sliders to a suitable position according to the humidity and coo...

Page 24: ...and press out all air pockets All folds should be sealed with deep freeze sealing tape Unwrapped food containing acids or salt may permanently stain the cabinet interior When loading bulk into the fr...

Page 25: ...idge compartment is overloaded or if you wish to cool down your food rapidly It is recommended that you activate quick fridge function 4 8 hours before placing the food Freezer compartment settings No...

Page 26: ...n you lift it about 1 cm and pull it towards yourself Icebox and Water Reservoir Follow the procedure and warnings below when cleaning of the icebox Remove the Icebox by lifting it first and then pull...

Page 27: ...max screw cap E14 SES bulb 5 Carefully dispose of the burnt out light bulb immediately Replacement light bulbs can easily be obtained from a good local electrical or DIY store Maintenance and Cleanin...

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Page 29: ...tted into the wall socket Have the temperature adjustments been correctly made Power might be cut off The fridge is running continuously or for a long time Your new refrigerator may be wider than the...

Page 30: ...ly or left ajar for a long time open them less frequently Door might have been left ajar close the door completely Large amount of hot food might have been put in the refrigerator recently Wait until...

Page 31: ...or package materials might cause the smell Use a different container or different brand of packaging material The door is not closing Food packages may prevent the door s closing Repack the packages...

Page 32: ...021 526 3000 CapeTown Service defy co za DURBAN 35 Intersite Avenue Umgeni Business Park Durban 4051 Tel 031 268 3300 Durban Service defy co za EAST LONDON 16 Bowls Rd Arcadia East London 5201 Tel 04...

Page 33: ...ating instructions connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall re lease the Company from its obligations 3 This warranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appli...

Page 34: ...e found on the serial label located at the rear of the machine SERIAL NUMBERSSSSSSSSSSS DATE OF PURCHASESSSSSSSSS PURCHASED FROMSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Please register your product at www defy...

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