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operation

switching on your unit

1.  Connect the mains cable to the mains socket. The 

internal temperature of your unit is controlled by a 

thermostat. There are three settings: Mid, Cold and 

Colder.

2.  After the unit has been on for 20 minutes adjust 

the thermostat control dial to Mid. This is the 

recommended setting when operating at normal 

room temperature (between 16°C and 43°C).

3.  The unit may not operate at the correct temperature 

if it is in a particularly hot or a particularly cold room, 

or if you open the door often.

4.  To ensure that the unit is cool enough to sufficiently 

chill your food, wait 24 hours before filling it with 

food.

5.  If you are concerned that your unit is not being kept 

cold enough and wish to check the temperature, you 

will need a special fridge/freezer thermometer. These 

are available from most supermarkets and hardware 

shops. Place the thermometer in the freezer and 

leave overnight. The correct temperature for the 

freezer compartment should be -18°C or lower.

adjusting the temperature

The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position is 

between Mid and Cold, but it should be adjusted according to the environment.

noises inside the unit!

You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal, but 

you should be aware of them!
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has 

become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will 

not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the 

refrigerant around the system.

preparations for freezing

•  Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes 

faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.

•  Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible.
•  Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.
•  Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the freezer.
•  Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil 

(heavy duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don’t use aluminium foil for acidic 

foods, e.g. citrus fruits. Don’t use thin cling film, glass, or used food containers without cleaning.

Cold

Mid 

Colder

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Summary of Contents for KUF55X18

Page 1: ...55cm Undercounter Freezer KUF55X18 installation instructions manual KUF55X18_IB_180131_grace indd 1 31 1 18 6 13 pm ...

Page 2: ... operation 11 switching on your unit 11 adjusting the temperature 11 noises inside the unit 11 preparations for freezing 11 defrosting frozen food 12 cleaning 13 defrosting 13 cleaning the interior and the exterior of the unit 13 maintenance 14 care when handling moving your unit 14 servicing 14 switching off for long periods of time 14 condensation 14 disposal 14 specifications 15 product fiche 1...

Page 3: ...st be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as radiators or fires as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable The unit must be manoeuvred by a minimum of 2 persons This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or menta...

Page 4: ...uit The refrigerant is a very environmental friendly gas but is also combustible Take care when transporting or moving the unit to ensure that the refrigeration circuit is not damaged In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes When positioning the appliance ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged Do no...

Page 5: ...some time reading this installation instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this installation instruction manual for future reference If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster UK only Tel 0344 800 3456 for assistance Main Unit Freezer Drawer x 3 Instruction Manual Ins...

Page 6: ...ignments will not be covered properly free space requirements When installing the unit ensure that 25 mm of free space is left at both sides 50 mm at the rear of the unit and 25 mm at the top of the unit The door can be opened to the right or the left depending on which best suits the location Please ensure there is more than twice the width and depth distance space of the unit to fully open the d...

Page 7: ...ve the door swing reversed we recommend that you contact a qualified technician You should only try to reverse the door yourself if you believe that you are qualified to do so reversing the door swing tools required Philips style screwdriver Flat bladed screwdriver Hexagonal spanner 2 Take the door handle and remove the 2 handle screw hole covers from the door handle Align the door handle with the...

Page 8: ...move the bottom hinge pin from hole 1 to 2 Tighten the pin securely 3 Lay down the unit Remove both levelling feet and bottom hinge Swap their position 4 Stand the unit Place the bottom hole of the door onto the bottom hinge pin Insert the upper hinge pin into the upper hole of the door Screw the upper hinge tightly Screw also the other side tightly Bottom hinge pin Ensure the door is aligned hori...

Page 9: ...ing properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature Your unit should not be overfilled Before Plugging in YOU MUST Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the unit Before Turning On Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit The coolant fluid needs time to settle 5 Put back the top cover Tighten the 2 screws at the back of the top cov...

Page 10: ...10 product overview main unit Freezer Drawer Thermostat Control Dial Ice Tray KUF55X18_IB_180131_grace indd 10 31 1 18 6 13 pm ...

Page 11: ...and Cold but it should be adjusted according to the environment noises inside the unit You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises Most of these are perfectly normal but you should be aware of them These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system It has become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases This is not a fault and will...

Page 12: ... g defrost first cook from frozen and keep a separate log of what is in each drawer This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily defrosting frozen food Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food Let it defrost at room temperature Don t forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the growth of bacteria and low temperature cooking may...

Page 13: ...bowl of hot water inside the unit and closing the door As the solid frost loosens scrape it away with the plastic scraper and remove 3 When defrosting is complete clean your unit s interior and exterior cleaning the interior and the exterior of the unit Remove all the drawers Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with warm water using a sponge or cloth...

Page 14: ...unpleasant smells condensation Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit This may be due to a change in room temperature Wipe off any moisture residue If the problem continues please contact a qualified technician for assistance disposal Old units still have some residual value An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used...

Page 15: ...consumption 179 kWh per year based on standard test results for 24 hours Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located Fridge Storage Volume Freezer Storage Volume 81 L 4 star Manual Defrost Temperature Rise Time 24 hours Freezing Capacity 10 kg 24 hours Climate Class N ST T This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16 C an...

Page 16: ...that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling please contact your local authority or where you purchased your product DSG Retail Ltd co no 504877 1 Portal Way London W3 6RS UK Manufactured for DSG Retail Limited under Licence from Fisher Paykel Appliances Italy SpA DSG Retail Limited is resp...

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