55CM Wide Freestanding Under
Counter Larder Fridge
Instruction Manual
Please read these instructions carefully and keep
them for future reference
Model Number: RHUCLF1
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Contents
Before using the appliance ......................................................................................... 3
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 3
Conformity Information ........................................................................................... 3
Before Switching On................................................................................................... 3
Unit Parts ................................................................................................................... 4
Transportation and Handing ................................................................................... 5
Where to put your refrigerator ................................................................................. 5
Door Reversal ............................................................................................................ 6
Appliance Safety ........................................................................................................ 7
Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................... 7
Installation .................................................................................................................. 8
How to use your refrigerator ....................................................................................... 8
Selecting refrigerator temperature .......................................................................... 9
Using your refrigerator safely ................................................................................... 10
Power failure ......................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 10
Light replacement ................................................................................................. 10
To defrost the refrigerator ..................................................................................... 10
Internal Cleaning................................................................................................... 11
External Cleaning ................................................................................................. 11
When the Appliance is Not in Use ........................................................................ 11
Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................................... 12
The refrigerator is not operating ........................................................................... 12
A gurgling or trickling noise can be heard ............................................................. 12
The compressor is noisy when operating ............................................................. 12
The refrigerator is not cold enough ....................................................................... 12
The refrigerator is too cold .................................................................................... 12
IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................................... 13
Manufacturer Guarantee .......................................................................................... 13
Before using the appliance
Safety Instructions
• This model contains R600a refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is
very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing
the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit
components become 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.
Warning: Keep the ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting
process.
• Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of the
appliance.
• If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the
lockas a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock
themselves inside.
• Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must
be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to
competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or
your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your
refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant
waste disposal service.
Important note:
Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as
described in this booklet.
Caution: Risk of fire – do not store flammable liquid or other flammable material in
this refrigerator.
Conformity Information
• Tropical Class is defined for the environment temperatures between 16°C and
43°C in accordance with the TS EN ISO 15502 Standards.
• The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 /
IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.
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Before Switching On
• Wait 3 hours before plugging in the appliance to ensure optimum performance to
allow refrigerant (pentane) to settle.
• There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance, it will disappear
when the appliance starts to cool.
Unit Parts
Before installation, check that all parts listed below are present. If any parts are
missing, please contact 01204 664 084.
Item
Quantity
Vegetable Crisper
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Shelf
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Instruction Booklet
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Transportation and Handing
For safe lifting, tilt the appliance backwards by no more than 45 degrees, hold the base and
rear corners of cabinet. Lift the refrigerator carefully. Never use the door handles for lifting.
To move the refrigerator on a flat level surface, tilt it slightly backwards onto the two rear
rollers and push backwards.
This unit is heavy and could cause injury – ensure there is sufficient person power to
move the appliance.
Where to put your refrigerator
1. This appliance should only be placed on a flat, firm surface.
2. Choose a dry and well-ventilated space. No less than 5cm must be left around the
sides to allow efficient cooling.
3. Choose a location away from a heat source, e.g. direct sunlight, a radiator or oven.
4. The appliance should be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.
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Door Reversal
You will need to tilt the fridge backward to access the lower hinge which holds
screws. Do not tilt more than 45 degrees and do not lay the fridge flat on its side.
For your own safety, a minimum of 2 people should lift or tilt this product.
Before reversing your door, remove the top cover of your unit by removing the
two screws to the rear of the unit and lifting the top cover.
Reversing the door:
1. Remove the upper hinge cover.
2. Remove the two screws that hold the upper hinge (right side) to the fridge body.
Remove the upper hinge.
3. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.
4. Reverse the whole cover plate from the left side to the right of the door.
5. Remove the two screws that hold the lower hinge and remove the lower hinge.
6. Remove the left front foot and transfer it to the right side.
7. Before fitting the lower hinge, swap over the hinge pin from left to right and the
foot to the other side of the lower hinge. Then install the lower hinge onto the left
side of the lower frame with two screws.
8. Position the door in place making sure the door seats onto the lower hinge.
9. Align the door in the closed position secure the upper hinge in the top fame on
left side with two screws. Remember do not tighten the two screws until the top
of the door is levelled with the top of the fridge.
10. Install the upper hinge cover on the upper hinge
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Appliance Safety
1. This appliance 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
use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
3. If the supply lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person using the
correct lead, available from 01204 664 084
4. Do not store chemicals or liquids such as methanol or petrol etc., which are
easy to evaporate burn or explode.
5. Do not store heavy objects on top of the refrigerator and do not allow the
refrigerator to become wet.
6. After turning off the electricity do not switch back on for at least five minutes,
otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
7. To save energy, you should minimize the frequency and duration of door
opening.
8. It is not recommended to use an extension lead to power this appliance.
9. The circuitry for the refrigerator should be isolated. The unit should always be
plugged into its own plug socket and never into an extension lead.
10. The voltage of this products should be 220-240V,50Hz
11. Only ever remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug firmly – do not
pull the wire to remove the plug.
12. This appliance is not suitable for use by children.
Electrical Safety
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET
Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same
as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 220 –
240V AC; 50Hz, 120 W, 1A. Connection to any other power source may damage the
unit.
This product may be fitted with a non – rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change
the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or becomes
damaged in any way, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted following the
wiring instructions below. This should be carried out by a qualified electrician. The
plug removed must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a 13 Amp socket is likely
to cause an electrical hazard.
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Installation
1. After installation, do not switch the power to the refrigerator on for at least 3
hours – the unit needs to stand. The unit should be kept away from direct
sunlight. If the appliance is located on carpet, damage may be caused to the
carpet due to heat being emitted from the unit.
2. Remove all transport tapes and foam protection pieces including the bottom
panel. Clean the interior of the refrigerator with a cloth dampened in lukewarm
soap and water. Wipe with clear water and wipe dry.
3. When the appliance has been positioned, adjust the two front feet to ensure the
unit is stable. This is essential to ensure quiet running and proper door opening
/closing. See fig 1.0 below.
4. Once the appliance has been standing for 3 hours, plug in the refrigerator,
locate the thermostat knob inside the compartment and set to "3" position and
switch on the electricity . The compressor will begin to work. Close the door.
5. Leave the appliance for a minimum of 3 hours for the correct temperature to be
reached before placing food inside.
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Fig 1.0
How to use your refrigerator
There should always be sufficient space between items of food in your refrigerator to ensure
the cold air is able to circulate around the unit. Placing too much food into the refrigerator will
increase energy costs and lower efficiency.
Food stored in the refrigerator should be stored in sealed packets to prevent food
becoming dry and to prolong the life of the food.
Hot food should be fully cooled before placing in the refrigerator to prevent the
refrigerator temperature from rising. Failure to cool items prior to placing in the
refrigerator will increase energy consumption.
Reducing the time the refrigerator door is open for will reduce energy consumption.
Selecting refrigerator temperature
The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled manually by the knob – see fig 2.0
below. However the number shown on the knob does not directly represent the
temperature. The larger the number, the lower the interior temperature will be.‘0’
represents ‘off’ and‘4’ represents normal use.
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Fig 2.0
Using your refrigerator safely
This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs.
Power failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of cold foods, keep the door closed. If
the temperature within your rises, damaged food stuffs may need to be discarded.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Light replacement
To replace the internal refrigerator light the bulb required is: E14 , 220V/10W.
1. Unplug appliance
2. Remove bulb cover – see image 1 and 2 below
3. Unscrew light bulb by turning clockwise and replace with new bulb
– see image 3 below.
To defrost the refrigerator
Ice may build up on the inside of your refrigerator. If this ever reaches 5mm it is
important to defrost the refrigeration unit.
1. Wrap any food in layers of newspaper or blankets.
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2. Switch the appliance off at the wall socket and remove the plug.
3. Open the refrigerator door and remove shelves and drawers.
4. Place a suitable container to collect the defrost water.
5. After defrosting, clean and dry the interior. See cleaning instructions below.
6. Switch the appliance on and return food to the refrigeration unit.
Notes:
Never use sharp metal tools, you will damage the appliance.
Never use an electrical heater to raise the temperature; this will result in an
electric shock.
Internal Cleaning
- Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
- Do not pour water over the appliance.
- The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution
of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
- Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put them in the
dishwasher.
- Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with
clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been
completed, reconnect the plug with dry hands.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.
There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken
when cleaning.
When the Appliance is Not in Use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity
supply, empty all of the food and clean the inside. Leave the door open to prevent
the build-up of odours.
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Trouble Shooting
Please check the following points if you are experiencing problems. Before returning
the products to store, please call our specialist team who will attempt to save you a
journey. They can be contacted on 01204 644 084.
The refrigerator is not operating
Check that the plug is in the socket, the switch is on, the fuse is in-tact and use a
known working item to ensure the plug socket is live.
A gurgling or trickling noise can be heard
This is NOT a fault. It is simply the coolant moving around in the circuit.
The compressor is noisy when operating
Check that the appliance is vertical. Use the adjustable front feet to achieve this.
If the floor is unsteady or hollow, the vibration noise can be reduced by placing a
sheet of 10-15mm plywood underneath.
The refrigerator is not cold enough
Check that the door is sealed on all 4 edges when closed.
Check that the thermostat knob has not been moved accidentally. Setting ‘4’ should
be selected for normal use.
Insufficient air flow space has been provided around the appliance.
Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not
recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of
cooling effectiveness.
The refrigerator is too cold
Check that the thermostat is set correctly. Move it towards 1 to increase internal
temperature.
Water leaks from the bottom of the refrigerator
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The drain tube is jammed. Unblock using the provided drainage unblock tubs at the
back of the refrigerator. For further help contact 01204 664 084.
Heavy frost occurs on the back of the appliance
Placing warm or humid food in the refrigerator can cause this problem. Ensure food
is cooled first.
Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
T Between 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N Between 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug
to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be
opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator
has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to
operate; this is normal.
- If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer
holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator
as per previous instruction of this document and leave the door open to
prevent any humidification or odour formation. If there is still a problem with
your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions in this book,
please consult your nearest authorized service centre.
- The life cycle of this product as determined and proclaimed by the Ministry of
Industry (the period for making spare parts available for the product to be able
to fulfill its functions) is 10 years.
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Manufacturer Guarantee
This product is covered under manufacturers guarantee for 1 year from the
date of original purchase. If any defect arises from faulty materials or
workmanship, the unit will be repaired or replaced.
The following conditions apply:
- Proof of purchase will be required before repairs can be made under
guarantee. This must be in the form of a valid receipt.
- This product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions
contained in this instruction manual.
- This product must be used only for domestic purposes.
- The manufacturers guarantee does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse
or food value.
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Alternatively, please write to:
Customer Services Department,
PO Box 2235,
Bolton,
BL6 9AJ
For Customer Service,
Spare Parts and
Manufacturer’s Guarantee
01204 664 084
Opening times:
Monday - Friday
9am until 5pm
Saturday:
9am until 12.00pm
Revision 5
This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. W hen this symbol is marked on a
product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be disposed of with your general
household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which
cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within. Your co-operation is vital to make
sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment. For your nearest
disposal facility, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk or ask in store for details.
W e reserve the right due to possible changes to design to alter the instruction manual without prior
notice.
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