Forte F16BFRESC450PR, User Manual

Page 1: ...450 Series 30 36 Inch Built In Bottom Freezer Refrigerator User Manual F16BFRESC450PR F16BFRESC450SS F20BFRESC450PR F20BFRESC450SS ...

Page 2: ... in a fast and safe way Please read this user manual carefully before installing and using the product Always follow the applicable safety instructions Keep the user manual in an easily accessible place for further use Please read all the other documents provided with the product Please keep in mind that this manual may apply to several product models This manual expressly indicates the difference...

Page 3: ...s nameplate Have a qualified electrician ground the product Our company cannot be held responsible for damages resulting from the failure to use the product with a grounded socket pursuant to local regulations Unplug the product when not in use Never wash the product by spreading or pouring water onto it Risk of electric shock Never touch the plug with wet hands Never unplug the product by pulling...

Page 4: ...tain flammable gases e g spray as well as explosive materials should never be kept in the appliance Do not place vessels filled with liquid onto the product Splashing water on an electrical part may cause electric chock or the risk of fire Do not store items that need precise temperature adjustment such as vaccines heat sensitive medication science materials etc in the refrigerator If you are not ...

Page 5: ...aste Product This product conforms to the EU WEE Directive 2012 19 EU This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This product has been manufactured from high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling Therefore do not dispose the product with normal domestic waste or other waste at the end of its service life Ta...

Page 6: ... of Fire or Explosion This product uses flammable refrigerant Do not use mechanical devices to defrost the refrigerator Do not use chemicals for cleaning Do not pierce the refrigerant pipe If the refrigerant pipe is pierced it must be repaired only by licensed service personnel Please consult the repair user manual before cleaning the product All safety instructions must be followed Dispose the pr...

Page 7: ...s water impact in your installation Do not make installation on the hot water inlet Take the necessary measures against the freezing risk of the hoses The water temperature operating range must be 0 6 C 33 F minimum and 38 C 100 F maximum 1 ImportantInstructions RegardingSafetyand Environment C If the product is damaged and if you see gas leak please keep away from the gas It may cause frostbite w...

Page 8: ...trol display 9 Special temperature compartment 11 Icebox applies to high spec models 10 Ice machine if applicable 12 Upper drawer 13 Lower drawer 1 2 4 3 5 12 14 C Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly If your product does not have the relevant parts the information applies to other models 2 RefrigeratorComponents List 7 10 6 8 9 11 13 14 Condenser ...

Page 9: ... compartment temperature adjustment button Function election Child lock button Confirm button C Figures in this user manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly If your product does not have the relevant parts the information applies to other models May not be available in all models 3 DisplayPanel Set Up Instructions ...

Page 10: ...ess the SPE TEMP button to change the special fridge compartment temperature from 30 F 1 C to 41 F 5 C 5 Freezer compartment adjustment button Press the FRE TEMP button to change the freezer compartment temperature from 5 F 15 C to 11 F 24 C Super freezing function will be enabled if keep pressing after 11 F 24 C When the snow symbol illuminate on the display the super freezer function will be ena...

Page 11: ...Ice Making if applicable Press the MENU button till the ice making symbol illuminates then press the SELECT button to enable the function When the ice making function is enabled ice maker will be automatically operating and the ice cubes will be accumulated in the ice tray NOTE Prepare the water filter for use before using the ice After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or after replac...

Page 12: ...and the refrigerator filled with maximum amount of food There is no harm in using a shelf or drawer according to the shapes and sizes of food to be frozen Thawing the frozen foods in the fridge compartment both saves energy and reserves the quality of the foods C Temperature of the room where your refrigerator is located should at least be 10ºC 50 F Operating your refrigerator under cooler conditi...

Page 13: ...e sure that the interior is dry Plug the refrigerator in a grounded socket The interior illumination is lit when the door of the refrigerator is opened Operate the refrigerator for 6 hours without placing any food in it and do not open its door unless it is necessary C You will hear a noise when the compressor starts up The liquids and gases sealed within the refrigeration system may also give ris...

Page 14: ...short time Materials to be used for packaging must be tear proof and resistant to cold humidity odor oils and acids and they must also be airtight Moreover they must be well closed and they must be made from easy to use materials that are suitable for deep freezers Frozen food must be used immediately after they are thawed and they should never be refrozen Do not freeze too large quantities of foo...

Page 15: ...These settings are recommended when the ambient temperature is above 30 C 86 F QuickFreeze 4 C 39 F Use when you wish to freeze your food in a short time Your refrigerator will return to its previous mode when the process is over 24 C 12 F 2 C 35 F Use these settings if you think that your fridge compartment is not cold enough because of the hot ambient conditions or frequent opening and closing o...

Page 16: ...nd then insert the top hook into the top shelf notch Put down the front slightly IMPORTANT NOTE Use care when handling glass shelves to prevent breakage or scratching the interior A ATTENTION Glass shelves mustbe unloaded A ATTENTION You must wait for the glass shelves to reach room temperature before immersing them in water for cleaning A ATTENTION The door may not be closed if the door shelves a...

Page 17: ...u to store them for a long time without having to keep them in their bags If you do not prefer the vegetables to get into contact with other vegetables due to hygienic reasons you can use perforated paper foam or a similar material instead of plastic bags While the vegetables are being replaced their specific weights should be taken into consideration Heavy and hard vegetables must be placed at th...

Page 18: ...o keep them fresh for a long time To remove the crisper Open the freezer door until itstops Unscrew drawer fixing screw and take it out carefully To install the crisper Open the freezer door until itstops The crisper slowly down and screw drawer fixing bolt 5 11 Hinge Adjustment When adjusting the hardness of the hinge Hardness of the lower and upper door hinges of the fresh food compartment is pe...

Page 19: ...chrome coated parts of the product Chlorine causes abrasion on such metal surfaces 6 1Avoiding Bad Odors Materials that may cause odor are not used in the production of our refrigerators However odor may be emitted if foods are stored improperly or if the inner surface of the product is not cleaned as required Please consider the following to avoid this problem It is important that the refrigerato...

Page 20: ...ng the lighting means and control panel 6 4StainlessSteelOuter Surfaces Use a stainless steel cleaning agent that is non abrasive and apply it with a lint free soft cloth For polishing wipe the surface softly with a damp microfiber cloth and use dry wash leather Always follow the strands of the stainless steel A ATTENTION Do not use vinegar rubbing alcohol or other alcohol based cleaning agents on...

Page 21: ...essels without covers Do not place foods containing liquid into the refrigerator in unsealed vessels Door of the refrigerator may have been left ajar Do not keep the doors of your refrigerator open for a long time The compressor is not operating Protective thermal of the compressor will blow out during sudden power failures or plug out plug ins as the refrigerant pressure in the cooling system of ...

Page 22: ...rator This is normal and not a fault Whistle is heard from the refrigerator There are fans that are used to cool the refrigerator This is normal and not a fault Damp accumulates on the inner walls of refrigerator Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation This is normal and not a fault The doors may have been opened frequently or left ajar for a long time Do not open the door frequentl...

Page 23: ...xpired or spoiled foods from the refrigerator The door cannot be closed Food packages may be preventing the door from closing Re locate the packages obstructing the door The refrigerator may be unstable on the floor Adjust the refrigerator feet as requir the refrigerator in balance The floor may not be level or solid Make sure that the floor is level and capable of carrying the refrigerator Crispe...

Page 24: ... www forteappliances com SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SYSTEM PARTS AS LISTED In the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product FORTÉ Appliances will pay for replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship in system The...