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2 Door FRIDGE FREEZER
Model MCS50W
Instruction Book
1
Introducing Y
our New Fridge Freezer
Install Y
our New Fridge Freezer
Before use
Please read these instructions carefully before using your new Matsui Fridge
Freezer. The Fridge Freezer is for indoor, domestic use only
.
Location
When selecting a position to place your Fridge Freezer you should make sure that the floor is flat
and firm, and the room well ventilated. Avoid locating your Fridge Freezer near a heat source,
eg. cooker
, boiler or radiator
. Also avoid direct sunlight in lean-to’
s or sun lounges. It
must
therefore be installed so that the Fridge Freezer has at least 10cm (2 1/2") of free space and the
sides have 2cm (3/4").
Moving the Fridge Freezer
Y
our Fridge Freezer has two wheels at the rear
. The easiest way to move the Fridge Freezer is to
tip it backwards just far enough to lift the front feet off the ground and roll it into position.
Levelling the Fridge Freezer
Unscrew the packaging support from the base of the Fridge Freezer
and replace with the 2 Levelling Feet. Make sure the Fridge Freezer is
level. Use the Levelling Feet at the front. If the Fridge Freezer is not
level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be af
fected.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the Fridge Freezer with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with
wa
rm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. W
ash the baskets and shelves in warm
soapy
water
and dry completely before replacing in the Fridge. The external par
ts of the
Fridge can be
cleaned with a damp cloth. If you require more information refer to Cleaning on page4.
Before plugging in YOU
MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Fridge
Freezer.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE FRIDGE FREEZER.
The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Freezer room
Bottle storage
Internal light
Metal shelf
Crisper
Getting Star
ted
2
Adjusting the temperature
The inter
nal temperature of your Fridge Freezer is controlled by a
thermostat. Position 6 makes the Fridge Freezer coldest. Position 1
makes it war
mest and OFF tur
ns the Fridge Freezer Of
f. The
recommended setting for the Fridge Freezer is between 3 and 4.
The temperature of the Fridge Freezer may not operate at the
correct temperature if it is in a particularly hot or cold room or if
you open the Fridge Freezer door often.
Is the Fridge Freezer cold enough?
If you are at all concerned that you Fridge Freezer is not being kept
cold enough, or you occasionally wish to check the temperature, you
can purchase a Fridge/Freezer ther
mometer. These are
available
from most supermarkets and hardware shops. Place the
ther
mometer in your Fridge Freezer, where it can be easily read.
Leave over
night, the correct temperature should be between 0°C and
5°C. See ‘Adjusting the temperature ’.
Ther
mostat control dial
Switching on your Fridge Freezer
Thermostat
control dial
OFF
Shopping for chilled foods
Don’t buy in your lunch hour!
Unless you have a Fridge Freezer at work to keep the food cold in
1
Before connecting the Fridge Freezer to the mains supply
make
sure that the ther
mostat control dial is set at position 0 which
is
Of
f. This is located inside the fridge compartment
.
2
T
ur
n the thermostat knob clockwise to set it to the desired
position, bear in mind that the higher the number, the colder
the temperature.
3
T
o ensure that the Fridge Freezer is cool enough to
suf
ficiently chill your food wait 24 hours before filling with
Noises inside the Fridge Freezer!
If you have not owned a Fridge Freezer before, you may notice that
it makes some rather unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly
normal, but you should be aware of them!
GURGLING, WHOOSHING
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 af
fect
the per
for
mance of your Fridge Freezer.
HUMMIN G, PURRING OR P ULSA
TING
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant
around the system.
the afternoon. Leaving food in your car or at room temperature for a
prolonged period of time could raise food temperature to dangerous
levels allowing harmful bacteria to grow
.
Keep chilled foods together
T
r
y to keep chilled food together whilst shopping and on the
jou
rney home as this will help to keep the food cooler
.
Use a cool bag
Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets
and
hardware shops. These keep food cold for longer, but are only
for
getting chilled foods home, not storing it.
Unwrap as soon as you get home
Always unpack and place chilled foods in the Fridge Freezer before
storing dry food-stuf
fs.
FRIDGE/FREEZER
THERMOMETER
…
C
FREEZER
FRIDGE
-30…
- 20
…
-10
…
0
…
+10
…
+20
…
+30
…
+40
…
+30
…
+40
…
3
In Use
Fresh Food Storages
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture - proof material.
This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout refrigerator.
Where to store your foods in the Larder
Fridge
Cool area
NOTE:
AL
W
A
YS WRAP AND STORE RA
W MEA
T
, POUL
TR
Y AND FISH
ON THE LOWEST SHELF A
T
THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE
FREEZER. THIS WILL STOP THEM DRIPPING ONTO, OR
TOUCHING OTHER FOODS. DO NOT STORE INFLAMMABLE
GASES OR LIQUIDS IN
THE
FRIDGE FREEZER.
·Fruit - wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in crisper.
·Leafy vegetables- Remove wrapping and trim or tear off bruised
and discolored areas, wash in cold water and
drain. Place in plastic container and store in crisper.
·Fish - Use fresh fish the same day as purchased.
·Meat - Store most meat in original wrapping as long as
it is airtight.
·Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
This is where to store foods
which
will keep longer if they
are kept cool. Milk, eggs,
yogurt, fruit juices, hard
cheeses eg, cheddar
. Opened
jars
and bottles of salad
dressings, sauces and jams.
Fats, eg, butter
, margarine,
low-fat spreads, cooking fats
and lard.
FROZEN
COOL
COLDEST
FROZEN
COOL
Frozen Food Storage
The freezer compartment is designed for storing frozen food and for
freezing food at home.
Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging. When you
close and seal the package you must not allow air or moisture in or
out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.
Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the freezer compartment.
For best performance, leave enough space in the freezer and
refrigerator compartment for air to circulate around the packages.
Also let enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Coldest area: 0°C to 5°C
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe
should be kept.
•
Raw and uncooked foods should always be wrapped.
•
P
re-cooked chilled foods, eg. ready meals, meat pies, soft
cheeses.
•
P
re-cooked meats eg. ham.
•
P
repared salads (including pre-washed chopped, pre-packed
mixed green salads, rice, potato salad etc).
•
Desser
ts, eg. fromage frais, home-prepared food and leftovers
or cream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid par
t of the Fridge Freezer.
Store vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items eg. unwashed whole
lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc here.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment -
Defrosting for the freezer compartment is by manual process.
·Turn the thermostat knob to set at OFF position and leave open
the freezer door.
·Remove all foods, ice cube tray and shelf or transfer to
refrigerating compartment.
·Clean and wipe out the melted frost with a cloth.
·After defrosting, turn thermostat knob to origin position.
Note:
WE RECOMMEND THA
T ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN IS
WRAPPED.
Cleaning
Maintenance
4
Cleaning inside the Fridge Freezer
Switch off and unplug the Fridge Freezer before cleaning the
inside. You should clean the Fridge Freezer internally with a
weak
solution of bicarbonate of soda. Then rinse with war
m
water
using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe the Fridge
Freezer dry before replacing the food. Plug in and switch
on the mains supply
.
Condensation will form on the back wall of the Fridge Freezer,
however it will normally run down the back wall and into the
drain hole behind the salad bin.
Cleaning the outside of the Fridge
Freezer
Use a damp cloth to clean the Fridge Freezer exterior
.
Do not use
harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of your
Fridge Freezer, as this may scratch the enamel.
Cleaning tips
•
Clean when food stocks are low
.
NOTE
Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to
clean any part of the Fridge Freezer.
Levelling the Fridge Freezer
Make sure the Fridge Freezer is level. Use the rotating levelling feet
at the front. If the Fridge Freezer is not level, the doors and
magnetic seal alignments will be affected and may cause you
Fridge Freezer to work incorrectly
.
Do Not Tu
r
n on the Fridge Freezer for 2 Hours
After the Fridge Freezer has been placed it needs to be left for 2
hours. This allows time for the coolant to settle.
Ser
vicing
Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be
per
for
med by an authorised, qualified technician.
Changing the inter
nal light
Insert a pipe cleaner, cotton bud or cleaning straw( not supplied)
into the drain hole. This
ensures that small pieces of
f food cannot
enter the drain. After you have cleaned the inside of your Fridge
Freezer and removed any food residues from around the hole,
use the small stick to make sure that there are no blockages.
1
Before carrying out the bulb replacement always switch off
and disconnect the electrical supply
.
2
Snap off the light cover by pressing down on both the top
and
bottom of the cover, at the same time pull the cover away
from
the light housing.
3
Remove the old bulb by unscrewing it in an anti-clockwise
direction.
4
Replace with a new bulb (15w) by screwing it in a clockwise
direction making sure that it is secure in the bulb holder
.
5
Replace the light cover and re-connect your Fridge Freezer
to the electrical supply and switch on.
5
Maintenance cont...
Safety
The Fridge Freezer is not working
•
Check it is plugged in and switched on.
•
Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown.
•
Plug in another appliance, such as a lamp, to see if the socket
is working.
Condensation appears on the outside of the
Fridge Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off
any residue of moisture. If the problem continues contact the local
store where your purchase was made.
Noises
Y
ou may hear some unusual noises from time to time. See
‘Noises
inside the Fridge Freezer’ on page 3. However if you
Fridge Freezer
begins to make noises you have not heard before contact the
local
store where your purchase was made.
If you are not able to identify and eliminate the faults according to
the above recommendations, contact the local store where your
purchase was made, advising of model number of the appliance
which
is shown on the back of the rating plate.
W
ARNING!
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorised
ser
vice personnel to carr
y
out ser
vicing or
repairs
which
involves the removal of covers.
T
o
avoid the risk of an electric shock do not
attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
Disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally
friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials
can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in your
appliance and insulation materials require special disposal
procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
appliance are damaged prior to disposal. Up to date information
concer
ning options for disposing of your old appliance and
packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local
council office.
Locks
If your Fridge Freezer is fitted with a lock, to prevent children being
entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the
appliance.
If disposing of an old Fridge Freezer break off any old locks or latches
as a safeguard.
Do not attempt to repair your Fridge Freezer yourself as it might
endanger you and others
.
Moving your Fridge Freezer
Care when handling
Hold the Fridge Freezer around its sides or base when moving it.
Under no circumstance should it be lifted by holding the edges of
the top sur
face.
Location
Do not place your Fridge Freezer near a heat source, eg. cooker
,
boiler or radiator
.
Also avoid direct sunlight in lean-to’
s or sun
lounges.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA
TIONS
6
Model: MCS50W
Rated V
oltage
230
(V)
Rate d Fr equency
50
(Hz)
Energy Clas s
B
Larder Fridge Volume - Gross Capacity
(Cubic Feet
)
5.7
W
eight
38
(kg)
Produ ct Di mension h/w/d
505 x 525 x 1233
(mm)
Refrigerant
R600a
Rated Power
85
(W)
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should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in the EU.
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mation, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the
product.
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