PROLINE
Larder Fridge
Model PLF 250
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for buying this PROLINE larder fridge. To ensure that you get the best results from
your new fridge, please take time to read through these simple instructions in this booklet.
Please ensure that the packaging material is disposed of in accordance with the current
environmental requirements.
If the fridge is visibly damaged, do not connect it to the power supply; Contact the store
from were you purchased the appliance.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For your safety please read the following information
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance operates from a 13 amp 3-pin plug. The voltage rating is 230 volts and should be
protected by a 13-amp fuse either in the plug or distribution board.
The appliance is supplied with a molded 13 amp three Pin plug fitted with a 13-amp fuse.
Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at 13 amp and
approved to BS1362.
If the mains plug which is fitted is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for
any other reason, please follow the instructions below on how to wire a 13 amp 3 pin plug.
How to wire a 13 amp plug.
Important. The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow – Earth
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
As the colours may not correspond with the markings
Identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The Green and Yellow wire must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or
with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
The Blue wire must be connected to the Terminal marked N
or coloured black.
The Brown wire must be connected to the Terminal marked
L or coloured red.
Getting to know your larder fridge
INSTALLATION
Siting of the appliance
Do not keep your appliance in a room where the temperature is likely to fall below 12ºC
(54 degrees F) at night and/or especially in winter, as it is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between +12ºC and +32ºC (54 and 90 degrees F). At lower temperatures the
appliance may not operate, resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the food.
Do not place the appliance near cookers or radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will cause
extra strain on the appliance’s functions. If installed next to a source of heat or freezer,
maintain the following minimum clearances.
Choose a well-ventilated location with no less than 10cm clearance around the fridge.
Place the fridge in a location with a firm base. In order to prevent vibration and noise, the
fridge can be leveled by adjusting the two front feet. Also 2 spacers are provided to set the
minimum distance you can place the appliance from the wall, they fit into the first and last
slots on the condenser on the rear of the appliance roughly half way down.
DO NOT PLACE IT IN AN EXCESSIVELY COLD OR HUMID AREA SUCH AS A
GARAGE OR CELLAR ETC.
1. Top Cover
2. Thermostat & light
3. fridge Shelf
4. Salad Crisper Cover
5. Salad Crisper
6. Adjustable Feet
7. Egg Trays
8. Door Shelves
9. Bottle Holder
10. Bottle Rack
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After installation, wait 24 hours before plugging in and switching on this appliance.
If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or catch fitted to the door, ensure that it is
left with the door catch disabled or broken and in a safe condition to prevent children getting
trapped inside.
We suggest you contact your local authority for information on the correct and safe method of
disposal, dispose of all packaging in an environmentally friendly way.
SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
Guidelines for obtaining optimum storage and hygiene:
The fridge compartment is for the short term storage of fresh food and drinks.
Dairy products should be stored in the special compartment provided in the door liner.
Cooked dishes should be stored in airtight containers.
Fresh wrapped produce can be kept on the shelf. Fresh fruit and vegetables should be cleaned
and stored in the crisper drawer.
Bottles can be kept in the door section.
To store raw meat, wrap in polythene bags and place on the lowest shelf. Do not allow it to
come into contact with cooked food, to avoid contamination. For safety, only store raw meat
for two to three days.
For maximum efficiency, the removable shelves should not be covered with paper or other
materials to allow free circulation of cool air.
Some fruit and vegetables suffer damage if kept at temperatures near Freezing. Therefore wrap
pineapples, melons, cucumbers, tomatoes and similar produce in polythene bags. Leftover
canned food should not be stored in the can in the fridge transfer to a seal tight container.
High-proof alcohol must be stored upright in tightly closed containers. Never store products
that contain an inflammable propellant gas (e.g. cream dispensers, spray cans, etc.) or
explosive substances. These are an explosion hazard.
USE OF THE APPLIANCE
Before plugging in your larder fridge for the first time remove all packaging, clean the larder
fridge with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Plug the larder fridge into the mains power supply and turn the thermostat control knob to
position number 3. The compressor will then start to work, wait 2 hours before storing food
in the larder fridge.
Temperature control
The temperature in the fridge is controlled by the thermostat control knob inside the fridge.
Turn the thermostat control knob up or down to regulate the temperature inside the fridge.
The numbers on the control knob indicate the different temperature settings with position 1
being the warmest and position 5 being the coldest. Set the control to position 3 for normal
use, you may set the control to any position if you find position 3 is too cold or too warm.
NOTE: Your fridge must only be used to store food.
Defrosting
Your fridge will defrost automatically under normal conditions.
Tips for keeping food perfect in the larder fridge
Take extra care with meat and fish
Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats to avoid bacterial transfer.
Keep raw meats on a plate large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
Leave space around the food
This will allow cold air to circulate around the larder fridge.
Wrap up food!
To prevent transfer of flavors and drying out, food should be separately packed or covered.
Fruit and vegetables need not be wrapped.
Let pre-cooked food cool properly
Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put it in the larder fridge. This will stop the
internal temperature of the larder fridge from rising.
Shut the door!
To prevent cold air escaping, limit the number of times you open the door. When returning
from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your larder fridge while the door is closed.
Where to store your foods in the larder fridge.
Coldest area: 1°C to 5°C ( Bottom section of the fridge )
This is where to store foods which will keep longer if they are kept cool. Milk, 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. Eggs
Storage area
This is where foods which must be cold to keep them safe, should be kept. Raw and uncooked
foods should always be wrapped.
• Pre-cooked chilled foods, eg. ready meals, meat pies, soft ,cheeses.
• Pre-cooked meats eg. ham.
• Prepared salads (including pre-washed chopped, pre-packed mixed green salads, rice, potato
salad etc).
• Desserts, eg. fromage frais, home-prepared food and leftovers or cream cakes.
Salad bin
This is the most humid part of the larder fridge. Vegetables, fruit, fresh salad items eg,
unwashed whole lettuce, whole tomatoes, radishes etc.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL PRODUCE KEPT IN THE SALAD BIN ARE WRAPPED.
Cleaning your fridge
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket, open the door and remove all the food to a cool
place.
Use a solution of lukewarm water and a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda with a soft cloth to
clean the internal cavity and dry well.
Remember to clear the defrost drain situated at the back of the cabinet just above the crisper
drawer. After cleaning re-insert the mains plug.
Make sure that no water enters the thermostat control box inside the fridge cavity.
We recommend that you polish the metal parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet
and sides), with a silicone wax (car polish) to protect the high quality paint finish.
Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.
Do’s and don’ts
Do- Clean your appliance regularly
Do- keep raw meat and poultry below cooked food and dairy products.
Do- Take off any unusable leaves on vegetables and wipe off any soil.
Do- Leave lettuce, cabbage, parsley and cauliflower on the stem.
Do- Wrap cheese firstly in greaseproof paper and then in a polythene bag, excluding
As much air as possible. For best results, take out of the fridge compartment an hour before
eating.
Do- Wrap raw meat and poultry loosely in polythene or aluminum foil. This prevents drying.
Do- Wrap fish and offal in polythene bags.
Do- Wrap food with a strong odour or which may dry out, in polythene bags, or aluminum
foil or place in airtight container.
Do- Wrap bread well to keep it fresh.
Do- Chill white wines, beer, larger and mineral water before serving.
Do- Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “best before” and “Use by” etc.
dates.
Do- Store commercially prepared food in accordance with the instructions given on the
packets.
Do- Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before
Storing it.
Do- Wrap all food in aluminium foil or food quality polythene bags and make sure any air is
excluded.
Don’t- Store bananas in your fridge compartment.
Don’t- Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation.
Don’t- Store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your fridge. It has been designed for
the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Don’t- Consume food which has been refrigerated for an excessive length of time.
Don’t- Store cooked and fresh food together in the same container. They should be packaged
and stored separately.
Don’t- Let defrosting food or food juices drip onto already stored food.
Don’t- leave the door open for long periods, as this will make the appliance more costly to run
and cause excessive ice formation.
Don’t- Use sharp edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don’t- Never use hairdryers, or electrical appliances for defrosting only use item
recommended by the manufacturer.
Don’t- put hot food into the appliance. Let it cool down first.
Don’t- Try to keep frozen food which has thawed; it should be eaten within 24 hours or
cooked and refrozen.
Don’t damage the refrigerant circuit at any time.
TROUBLESHOOTER
Before calling for service
Please check the following points.
The fridge is not working
Check the plug is inserted correctly into the wall socket.
Check there is power to the wall socket by plugging in another appliance, if the other
appliance works, check the fuse in the larder fridge plug.
Condensation appears on the outside of the larder fridge
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off any residue of moisture.
Noises
You may hear some unusual noises from time to time this is quite normal. Do not attempt to
repair your larder fridge yourself contact the store from were you purchased this appliance.
The fridge does not cool sufficiently
If the door has been opened too often, or it has been left open for a while it will take time for
the fridge to reach its set temperature.
Check the airflow over the rear of the fridge has not been reduced due to insufficient
clearance.
The following characteristics should not be looked upon as a problem:
A gentle trickling sound caused by coolant flowing through the pipe.
Compressor operating for long periods due to high ambient temperatures.
Prolonged idle periods
If you are going to leave the fridge idle for any period of time, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the fridge from the mains supply by removing the plug from the wall socket.
Clean and dry the inside as instructed under the heading of cleaning the fridge.
Leave the door open to prevent any smells from building up while the fridge is not in use.
Replacing the light bulb
1 Before carrying out the bulb replacement always unplug from the electrical supply.
The Internal light is located behind the Thermostat Control Dial panel.
2 Remove the small screw located at the back of the light cover.
3 Remove the old bulb by unscrewing in an anti-clockwise direction.
4 Replace with a new E14 screw cap type bulb (15w) by screwing it firmly in the holder.
5 Re-fit the light cover and replace the small screw to fix it in place.
Reversing the door
1.) Unplug the product from the mains supply.
2.) Tilt the product backwards and lean it against a wall.
3.) Remove the four bolts fixing the bottom hinge and remove the hinge plate.
4.) Lift the bottom of the door and slide downward to remove the door.
5.) Remove the hinge pin insert from the door.
6.) Remove the blanking cap from the opposite side and insert it in the original hole.
7.) Insert the hinge pin insert in the remaining hole.
8.) Remove the two screws holding the hinge pin to the top of the door cavity and transpose
to the opposite recess.
9.) Transfer the door hinge and door-stop screws to the other side of the bottom hinge plate.
10.) Re-fit the door to the top hinge pin and align with the door cavity.
11.) Remove the self-tapping screw from the new position of the bottom door hinge plate a
and re fit to other side (see NOTE).
12.) Re-assemble the bottom door hinge in the reverse order of removal.
13.) Check the door is aligned and that the seals are in contact with the door cavity all
around the door.
NOTE:
Use the self tapping screw to clear the bottom hinge plate holes if required. Re-fit to opposite
side for storage.
It is our policy to continualy seek new ways of improving our products. Therefore we
reserve the right to change the specification of items illustrated and described, at any
time and without notice.
Safety
Electrical connections
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 which will be suitable for use
in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications. If the fitted plug is not suitable for
your socket outlets, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible shock
hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a socket.
UK Help line
If you have read these instructions and troubleshooting
guide, but there is something about this equipment
which you do not understand, you can phone our help
line during normal office hours on: 0113 279 3520
If you need a service engineer please phone the number on
your sales receipt.
We have made every effort to ensure these instructions are
as accurate as possible, however we apologise for any
inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies which may
occur as a result of product improvement and development.
Technical data
Brand Proline
Appliance type PLF250
Star rating n/a
Total gross volume (l.) 268L
Total usable volume (l.) 250L
Freezer usable volume (l.) n/a
Refrigerator useful volume 250L
Freezing capacity (kg/24h) n/a
Climate Class +Ambient Range ST
Energy class (1) A class
Energy consumption (kWh/year) (2) 164Kwh/Year
Supply voltage (Vac/Hz) 220-240V/50Hz
Noise [dB(A)re 1 pW] 40dB
Refrigerating agent R600 29g
Outside dimensions (W x D x H) 542×566×1440
Refrigerating Blowing Gas C-Pentane
(1) Energy class: A…..G (A=economical…G=less economical)
(2) The real power consumption depends on using conditions and
appliance location.
Depths with door open
1065m
1060mm
542mm
566mm
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