Fagor FFJ8845: Instruction manual
Instruction manual: Fagor FFJ8845
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Instruction manual
Very important: Read this manual carefully before using your refrigerator.
This manual is designed with texts corresponding to drawings.
side, as marked on the casing (1.4.6). Remount
the control panel passing the cable through the
notch you made (1.4.7)
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Identifi cation
Remove the screw cover from the central
hinge, loosen the screws and remove the hinge
(1.4.8). In the models with three compartments,
Identify the model of your refrigerator (“a”,
swap the top and bottom hinges. Remove the
“b”, “c”) by comparing the control panel with the
freezer door (1.4.9).
illustrations.
Loosen the screws of the lower hinge and remove
it. Change the position of the hinge axis and place
it on the opposite side (1.4.10).
Place the lower freezer handle on the
refrigerator door and the lower refrigerator
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Installation
handle on the freezer door, rotated 180º.
Place the vertical handles on the opposite side
1.1 Unpacking. Remove all protective materials.
rotating them 180º (1.4.11). If you have a centre
1.2 Placement. Place the refrigerator away from
compartment, place the upper handle below,
heat sources and protect it from direct sunlight
and the lower handle above, rotated 180º.
in order to conserve energy.
Rotate the self-closures and place the one from
Do not install the refrigerator in the open air or
the refrigerator on the freezer and vice versa
where it is exposed to rain.
(1.4.12).
Air should be able to circulate behind the
Position the freezer door (1.4.13) and attach the
refrigerator. Leave 25 mm between the rear of
central hinge (1.4.14). Position the refrigerator
the refrigerator and the wall. Do not enclose the
door (1.4.15).
space between the refrigerator and the fl oor or
Place the closure mechanism in the upper
ceiling with any object.
hinge space on the opposite side (1.4.16).
Level the refrigerator to prevent vibration and
Put the cable through the upper hinge and
noise. Remember that if the refrigerator is
rotation mechanism and plug it into the door
situated next to a wall or cupboard, it could
connector (1.4.17).
make some noise.
Screw in the upper hinge (1.4.18) and put the
In addition, make sure that the trays are
cover in place (1.4.19).
correctly placed and position the containers
with a space between them to prevent
vibration.
1.3 Connecting to power. Let the refrigerator sit
in an upright position for at least 2 hours before
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Operation
connecting it. Check the information on the
specifi cation plate (220-240V with ground wire)
(1.3.1, 1.3.2).
2.1 Switching on the refrigerator. Press
(2.1.1)
or
(2.1.2) until a temperature appears on the
Do not use adapters or extension leads.
display.
Prevent the cord from coming in contact with
2.2 Confi guration. Press for 5 seconds and
the motor or getting trapped beneath it.
you will see the different confi guration options
1.4 Changing the side that the door opens from.
(language, date, time, warnings…) (2.2.1).
Disconnect the refrigerator from the power
Select the option that you would like to
outlet and empty the inside of the door.
confi gure by pressing
(2.2.2). Change the
Remove the upper hinge cover with a fl at blade
option by pressing the
or
key (2.2.3).
screwdriver (1.4.1). Loosen the screws and
Verify by pressing
(2.2.4). To exit the menu
remove the hinge mechanism with help of a
press
for 5 seconds (2.2.5).
screwdriver (1.4.2).
2.3 Selecting the compartment. On combined
Loosen the connector pressing the tab. (1.4.3).
refrigerators, the refrigerator, freezer and third
Remove the refrigerator door (1.4.4). Remove
compartment all function separately. Press
the controls with a screwdriver, prying it away
to select the compartment until it fl ashes (2.3.1)
using the grooves placed for that purpose
and validate by pressing
(2.3.2), or press
(1.4.5).
the button for the desired compartment:
,
,
(2.3.3).
Make a notch for the cable on the opposite
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2.4 Selecting the temperature. You may change
2.6 Freezer functions.
the temperature while it is fl ashing by pressing
Rapid freezing mode: This function sets the
the
or
buttons (2.4.1, 2.4.2). Validate
coldest freezer temperature for 52 hours. The
by pressing
(2.4.3) or
(2.4.4). The
function should be activated 24 hours before
temperature in the third compartment can also
putting a large quantity of food in the freezer.
be changed in this way.
To enable and disable this function: Select
You can fi nd out the actual temperature in each
the freezer compartment. Press
until
compartment by pressing the
and
buttons
appears on the display (2.6.1). Validate by
together (2.4.5) or by holding down the button for
pressing
(2.6.2). You may also press the
the desired compartment for 3 seconds (2.4.6).
freezer compartment button
and then press
The actual temperature will fl ash on the display
the
button until
appears on the display
for a few seconds. After this time, the selected
(2.6.3) Press
to validate (2.6.4).
temperature will appear again.
Connecting / disconnecting the freezer:
When the freezer is switched off the other
Recommendation: To best keep food, the
compartments will also be turned off. The
recommended temperature for the refrigeration
refrigerator will be switched off.
compartment is
and for the freezer
Select the freezer compartment. Change the
compartment. If you want to freeze, the
temperature using the
,
buttons, until no
recommended temperature is
.
digits appear on the display (2.6.5). Press
Remember that the interior temperature
to confi rm and switch off (2.6.6). You may also
depends on the temperature of the environment,
hold down the
button for 3 seconds (2.5.7).
placement, and frequency with which the door is
2.7 Middle compartment functions.
opened.
The middle compartment of your refrigerator
2.5 Refrigerator functions.
may include the following special functions:
Rapid cooling mode: This function activates
Delicatessen mode: Keeps the temperature at
refrigeration with the coldest temperature for
13º. Ideal for storing cheeses, wines, cold cuts,
6 hours. It should be used if you put a large
chocolate...
quantity of food in the refrigerator.
To activate and deactivate: Select the middle
To enable and disable this function: Select the
compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press
until
refrigerator compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press
appears on the display (2.7.1). Verify by
until
appears on the display (2.5.1). Validate
pressing
(2.7.2).
by pressing
(2.5.2). You may also press the
refrigerator compartment button
(2.3.3) and
Cold foods mode: Keeps the temperature at
then press the
until
appears on the display
2-3º. Ideal for storing meats, fi sh, shellfi sh...
(2.5.3) Press
to validate (2.5.4).
To activate and deactivate: Select the middle
Holiday mode: The holiday function is very
compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press
until
useful when the refrigerator will not be used for
appears on the display (2.7.3). Verify by
a long period of time, but you want to keep food
pressing
(2.7.4).
in the freezer. With this function, your refrigerator
Ice cream / freezer mode **: Keeps the
will use little power and odours won’t develop in
temperature at -14º. Ideal for ice creams and
its interior.
frozen products to be eaten soon.
Warning: To use this function, the refrigerator
To activate and deactivate: Select the middle
door must be closed.
compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press
until
To activate and deactivate: Select the
appears on the display (2.7.5). Verify by
refrigeration compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2).
pressing
(2.7.6).
Press
until
appears on the display (2.5.5).
Warning: This compartment is not appropriate
Validate by pressing
(2.5.6). You may also
for keeping foods for a long period of time.
press the refrigerator compartment button
2.8 Lock mode. To keep children from changing
(2.3.3) and then press the
button until
settings.
appears on the display (2.5.7) Press
to
Press the
button and hold it down for 3
validate (2.5.8).
seconds (2.8.1). Repeat this procedure to
Connecting / disconnecting the refrigerator
release the block function. When a minute has
or middle compartment: Some models allow
elapsed and no buttons have been pressed,
disconnection of the refrigeration or middle
your refrigerator may automatically be blocked
compartment. Select the compartment (2.3.1,
and
will appear on the display. To release
2.3.2). Adjust the temperature with the
,
the block function, hold any button down for 5
keys until no number shows on the display
seconds (2.8.2)
(2.5.9). Press
and the compartment will be
2.9 Usage recommendations.
turned off (2.5.10).
• Don’t leave the door open more time than
necessary and don’t put hot foods in the
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refrigerator. This will provide the most
out of the reach of children: Ingesting a large
effi cient use of the refrigerator and avoid
quantity could be dangerous.
increasing power consumption.
Don’t get the fi lter wet, as it will lose it
• If your refrigerator is of the NO FROST
properties.
variety, don’t block the ventilation grille and
3.6 S.P.A. salus per aquam (optional)
try leave space between food items so that
air circulates around them.
Your refrigerator may incorporate the S.P.A.
accessory which maintains a constant level
• Don’t put carbonated drinks or glass bottles
of humidity in the vegetable compartment,
containing liquid in the freezer, they can
preventing drying.
burst.
It is located in the vegetable compartment
• Store food in hermetically sealed containers
drawer separator (3.6.1). It consists of a
to prevent drying.
receptacle with a pouring container and a
• Do not eat extremely cold ices or food as
fullness level indicator. When the S.P.A. needs
they can produce burns in the mouth.
water, the level will become hidden. Take out
the container (3.6.2) and use it to refi ll the
receptacle (3.6.3).
The fi lter should be changed every 2 years
Maintenance and
(3.6.4).
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cleaning
3.1 Interior cleaning. To clean the interior, use
a sponge or cloth soaked in water with
Diagnostics
bicarbonate in order to prevent odours
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developing.
4.1 Door open. When you open any of the
In no case use steam cleaning machines,
compartments, the door open icon
will
solvents, or abrasive detergents.
appear on the display (4.1) This icon disappears
3.2 Exterior cleaning. Do not clean the screens
when you close the door.
with a steam cleaning machine.
If the door stays open for more than 2 minutes,
It is advisable to clean the back vent once a
an alarm will sound and the refrigerator light
year with a vacuum cleaner.
will go off. The alarm is disconnected when the
3.3 Cleaning the accessories. Accessories are
door is closed.
not suitable for automatic dishwashers. Clean
4.2 Freezer not cold enough.
them by hand with a sponge or cloth.
• If the temperature of the freezer is unusually
3.4 Changing the lamp. In the case that the lamp
high, the
icon on the display will blink and
goes out: disconnect the refrigerator. Remove
a beeping sound will be activated. Initiate the
the cover by pressing the tab (3.4.1, 3.4.3) or
rapid freezing mode to manually deactivate
removing the screw (3.4.5. 3.4.6) and take out
the beeping (2.6.1, 2.6.2, 2.6.3, 2.6.4).
the burnt out lamp (3.4.2, 3.4.4, 3.4.7). Replace
• The fi rst time the refrigerator is connected,
it with another with the same type of thread,
the
icon will appear, but the alarm won’t
E14, 220-240V, 15/25W or according to fi xture
sound.
instructions.
4.3 Loss of electrical power.
3.5 Changing the carbon fi lter. The refrigerator
may incorporate a carbon fi lter that absorbs
In case of a power cut, open the refrigerator
the odours of certain foods and retains
doors as little as possible.
microorganisms (fungus and bacteria)
Power loss warning function: This warns you
circulating in the air.
that there has been a power cut.
The fi lter keeps its properties for 6 months.
To enable/disable this function: Hold down
After that time, it is recommended to replace it.
the
button for 5 seconds to access
Its location varies based on model.
confi guration mode (4.3.1). Then press
Remove the cover by pressing the tab (3.5.1,
repeatedly until
begins to fl ash (4.3.2).
3.5.3, 3.5.5). Remove the fi lter (3.5.2, 3.5.4,
Press
to enable the function (4.3.3) and exit
3.5.6) and loosen the seals (3.5.7). Put the new
the menu by holding down
for 5 seconds
fi lter in place.
(4.3.4).
To activate the fi lter: press
for 5 seconds to
When the electricity returns after a power cut,
get to the confi guration menu (3.5.8). Press
“CANCEL POWER CUT WARNING” will appear
multiple times until
appears on the display
on the text line of the display. Press to disable
(3.5.9). Press
to verify (3.5.10). To exit
it (4.3.5).
the menu press
for 5 seconds (3.5.11).
4.4 Sensor malfunction.
Keep the old fi lters and the replacements
If any sensors are detected to be failing, a
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special viewing mode is accessed:
Refrigerator sensor malfunction:
will
fl ash on the display (4.4.1) .
The environment
Freezer sensor malfunction:
will fl ash
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on the display (4.4.2) .
Middle compartment sensor malfunction:
This refrigerator was designed with
will fl ash on the display (4.4.3) .
environmental conservation in mind.
Evaporator sensor malfunction:
will
The appliance operates with coolant R600A, which
fl ash on the display (4.4.4) .
does not damage the environment.
None of the refrigerator options may be
Respect the environment. Use the recommended
operated while the Sensor Malfunction mode
temperatures for each compartment. They will
appears on the display.
depend on the mode you need for effi cient use of
4.5 Normal refrigerator noises
your refrigerator.
It is perfectly normal for your refrigerator to
Disconnect the refrigerator or set it to holiday mode
make certain noises while it is running and you
when you will not be using it for a prolonged period.
should not worry about them.
You will reduce power consumption and save
• The coolant gas can make a bubbling sound
energy.
as it circulates.
Avoid leaving the doors open more time than
• The compressor may make humming or
necessary. It causes an increase in power use.
tapping sounds, especially at start-up.
• The expansion and contraction of material
Waste management of electrical and electronic
used may make clicking or creaking sounds.
appliances.
• The air that moves the freezer ventilator may
The symbol
indicates that the appliance must
generate a light background sound.
not be disposed of in traditional bins for domestic
Don’t try to repair the refrigerator. Call
waste.
technical service.
Deliver your refrigerator to a special collection centre.
Recycling domestic appliances prevents negative
impacts on health and the environment and helps
save energy and resources.
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Safety
For more information, contact your local authorities
or the establishment where you purchased your
• Keep the ventilation grille uncovered.
refrigerator.
• Be careful not to damage refrigeration circuits.
• Don’t us electrical devices in the interior of the
refrigerator, unless they are recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Don’t use mechanical devices or means other
than those recommended by the manufacturer to
speed up the thawing process.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) whose physical, sensory,
or mental capacities are reduced or who
lack experience or knowledge, except under
supervision or after receiving instruction regarding
use of the appliance from a person responsible for
their safety. Use by children should be supervised
to prevent them playing with the appliance.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should be
replaced by the manufacturer, by their after sales
service, or by personnel similarly qualifi ed in order
to prevent dangerous situations.
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