Fagor FFJ8865: Instruction manual

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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.

Make a notch for the cable on the opposite

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

Identify the model of your refrigerator (“a”

hinge (1.4.8). In the models with three

or “b”) by comparing the control panel with the

compartments, swap the top and bottom

illustrations.

hinges. Remove the freezer door (1.4.9).

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

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Installation

refrigerator door and the lower refrigerator

handle on the freezer door, rotated 180º.

1.1 Unpacking. Remove all protective materials.

Place the vertical handles on the opposite

side rotating them 180º (1.4.11). If you have a

1.2 Placement. Place the refrigerator away

centre compartment, place the upper handle

from heat sources and protect it from direct

below, and the lower handle above, rotated

sunlight in order to conserve energy.

180º.

Do not install the refrigerator in the open air

Rotate the self-closures and place the one

or where it is exposed to rain.

from the refrigerator on the freezer and vice

Air should be able to circulate behind the

versa (1.4.12).

refrigerator. Leave 25 mm between the

Position the freezer door (1.4.13) and attach

rear of the refrigerator and the wall. Do not

the central hinge (1.4.14). Position the

enclose the space between the refrigerator

refrigerator door (1.4.15).

and the fl oor or ceiling with any object.

Place the closure mechanism in the upper

Level the refrigerator to prevent vibration and

hinge space on the opposite side (1.4.16).

noise. Remember that if the refrigerator is

situated next to a wall or cupboard, it could

Put the cable through the upper hinge and

make some noise.

rotation mechanism and plug it into the door

connector (1.4.17).

In addition, make sure that the trays are

correctly placed and position the containers

Screw in the upper hinge (1.4.18) and put the

with a space between them to prevent

cover in place (1.4.19).

vibration.

1.3 Connecting to power. Let the refrigerator

sit in an upright position for at least 2 hours

before connecting it. Check the information

on the specifi cation plate (220-240V with

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Operation

ground wire) (1.3.1, 1.3.2).

Do not use adapters or extension leads.

2.1 Switching on the refrigerator. Press

until

Prevent the cord from coming in contact with

a temperature can be seen on the screen.

the motor or getting trapped beneath it.

After installation, the refrigerator will stay

switched on once it is plugged in.

1.4 Changing the side that the door opens

from. Disconnect the refrigerator from the

2.2 Confi guration. Press

for 5 seconds

power outlet and empty the inside of the

and you will see the different confi guration

door.

options (language, date, time, warnings…)

(2.2.1). Select the option that you would like

Remove the upper hinge cover with a fl at

to confi gure by pressing

(2.2.2). Change

blade screwdriver (1.4.1). Loosen the screws

the option by pressing the

or

key

and remove the hinge mechanism with help

(2.2.3). Verify by pressing

(2.2.4). To exit

of a screwdriver (1.4.2).

the menu press

for 5 seconds (2.2.5).

Loosen the connector pressing the tab.

2.3 Selecting the compartment. In combination

(1.4.3). Remove the refrigerator door (1.4.4).

refrigerators, the refrigerator

freezer

Remove the controls with a screwdriver,

and third compartment operate

prying it away using the grooves placed for

independently. Press

until it blinks to

that purpose (1.4.5).

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select a compartment (2.3.1) and verify by

appears on the display (2.6.1). Verify by

pressing

(2.3.2).

pressing

(2.6.2).

2.4 Selecting the temperature. Press the

or

Connecting / disconnecting the freezer:

keys, fi rst for the refrigerator and then

Select the freezer compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2).

for the freezer compartment

(2.4.1). In

Adjust the temperature with the

,

keys

the three compartment models you can also

until no number shows on the display (2.6.3).

regulate the third compartment

(2.4.3).

Press and the compartment will be

Verify by pressing

(2.4.2).

turned off (2.6.4). Shutting off the freezer also

Once the temperature is selected press

shuts off the other compartments.

the

and

keys simultaneously (2.4.4)

2.7 Middle compartment functions.

to see the current temperature of each

compartment.

Delicatessen mode: Keeps the temperature

at 13º. Ideal for storing cheeses, wines, cold

Recommendation: To best keep food,

cuts, chocolate...

the recommended temperature for the

refrigeration compartment is

and

To activate and deactivate: Select the middle

for the freezer compartment. If you want to

compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press

until

freeze, the recommended temperature is

appears on the display (2.7.1). Verify by

.

pressing

.

Remember that the interior temperature

Cold foods mode: Keeps the temperature at

depends on the temperature of the

2-3º. Ideal for storing meats, fi sh, shellfi sh...

environment, placement, and frequency with

To activate and deactivate: Select the middle

which the door is opened.

compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press

until

2.5 Refrigerator functions.

appears on the display (2.7.2). Verify by

pressing

.

Rapid cooling mode: This function activates

refrigeration with the coldest temperature for

Ice cream / freezer mode **: Keeps the

6 hours. It should be used if you put a large

temperature at -14º. Ideal for ice creams and

quantity of food in the refrigerator.

frozen products to be eaten soon.

To activate and deactivate: Select the

To activate and deactivate: Select the middle

refrigeration compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2).

compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press

until

Press

until appears on the display

appears on the display (2.7.3). Verify by

(2.5.1). Verify by pressing

(2.5.2).

pressing

.

Holiday mode: The holiday function is very

Warning: This compartment is not

useful when the refrigerator will not be used

appropriate for keeping foods for a long

for a long period of time, but you want to

period of time.

keep food in the freezer. With this function,

2.8 Lock mode. To keep children from changing

your refrigerator will use little power and

settings.

odours won’t develop in its interior.

Press the

key for 3 seconds. To unlock,

Warning: To use this function, the refrigerator

repeat this operation.

door must be closed.

2.9 Usage recommendations.

To activate and deactivate: Select the

• Don’t leave the door open more time than

refrigeration compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2).

necessary and don’t put hot foods in the

Press

until appears on the display

refrigerator. This will provide the most

(2.5.3). Verify by pressing

(2.5.4).

effi cient use of the refrigerator and avoid

Connecting / disconnecting the

increasing power consumption.

refrigerator or middle compartment:

• If your refrigerator is of the NO FROST

Some models allow disconnection of the

variety, don’t block the ventilation grille

refrigeration or middle compartment. Select

and try leave space between food items

the compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Adjust the

so that air circulates around them.

temperature with the

,

keys until no

• Don’t put carbonated drinks or glass

number shows on the display (2.5.5). Press

bottles containing liquid in the freezer, they

and the compartment will be turned off

can burst.

(2.5.6).

• Store food in hermetically sealed

2.6 Freezer functions.

containers to prevent drying.

Rapid freezing mode: This function sets the

• Do not eat extremely cold ices or food as

coldest freezer temperature for 52 hours. The

they can produce burns in the mouth.

function should be activated 24 hours before

putting a large quantity of food in the freezer.

To activate and deactivate: Select the freezer

compartment (2.3.1, 2.3.2). Press

until

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needs water, the level will become hidden.

Take out the container (3.6.2) and use it to

refi ll the receptacle (3.6.3).

Maintenance and

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cleaning

The fi lter should be changed every 2 years

(3.6.4).

3.1 Interior cleaning. To clean the interior, use

a sponge or cloth soaked in water with

bicarbonate in order to prevent odours

developing.

In no case use steam cleaning machines,

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solvents, or abrasive detergents.

3.2 Exterior cleaning. Do not clean the screens

4.1 Door open. If the door stays open for more

with a steam cleaning machine.

than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound and

the refrigerator light will go off. The alarm is

It is advisable to clean the back vent once a

disconnected when the door is closed.

year with a vacuum cleaner.

4.2 Freezer not cold enough.

3.3 Cleaning the accessories. Accessories

are not suitable for automatic dishwashers.

• If the temperature of the freezer is

Clean them by hand with a sponge or cloth.

unusually high, the

icon on the display

will blink and a beeping sound will be

3.4 Changing the lamp. In the case that the

activated. Initiate the rapid freezing mode

lamp goes out: disconnect the refrigerator.

to manually deactivate the beeping (2.3.1,

Remove the cover by pressing the tab (3.4.1,

2.3.2, 2.6.1).

3.4.3) or removing the screw (3.4.5. 3.4.6)

and take out the burnt out lamp (3.4.2, 3.4.4,

• The fi rst time the refrigerator is connected,

3.4.7). Replace it with another with the same

the

icon will appear, but the alarm won’t

type of thread, E14, 220-240V, 15/25W or

sound.

according to fi xture instructions.

4.3 Loss of electrical power.

3.5 Changing the carbon fi lter. The refrigerator

If there is a loss of electrical power, open the

may incorporate a carbon fi lter that absorbs

doors of the refrigerator as little as possible.

the odours of certain foods and retains

Power loss warning function: There is

microorganisms (fungus and bacteria)

a warning in the case that there has been

circulating in the air.

a power loss as well as an indication of

The fi lter keeps its properties for 6 months.

whether the food is still good.

After that time, it is recommended to replace

To activate / deactivate: Press

for 5

it. Its location varies based on model.

seconds to get to confi guration (4.3.1). Then

Remove the cover by pressing the tab (3.5.1,

press

several times until the icon

3.5.3, 3.5.5). Remove the fi lter (3.5.2, 3.5.4,

blinks (4.3.2). Press

to activate (4.3.3)

3.5.6) and loosen the seals (3.5.7). Put the

and exit the menu by pressing

for 5

new fi lter in place.

seconds (4.3.4).

To activate the fi lter: press

for 5 seconds

After a loss of electrical power, if you see the

to get to the confi guration menu (3.5.8).

icon it means that the food in the freezer

Press

multiple times until appears on

should be eaten. The

icon means that

the display (3.5.9). Press

to verify (3.5.10).

the food thawed some time ago and should

To exit the menu press

for 5

be thrown out. On the text line “CANCEL

seconds (3.5.11).

POWER LOSS WARNING” will appear. Press

Keep the old fi lters and the replacements

to cancel it (4.3.5).

out of the reach of children: Ingesting a

4.4 Normal refrigerator noises

large quantity could be dangerous.

It is perfectly normal for your refrigerator to

Don’t get the fi lter wet, as it will lose it

make certain noises while it is running and

properties.

you should not worry about them.

3.6 S.P.A. salus per aquam (optional)

• The coolant gas can make a bubbling

Your refrigerator may incorporate the S.P.A.

sound as it circulates.

accessory which maintains a constant level

• The compressor may make humming or

of humidity in the vegetable compartment,

tapping sounds, especially at start-up.

preventing drying.

• The expansion and contraction of material

It is located in the vegetable compartment

used may make clicking or creaking

drawer separator (3.6.1). It consists of a

sounds.

receptacle with a pouring container and

• The air that moves the freezer ventilator

a fullness level indicator. When the S.P.A.

may generate a light background sound.

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Recycling domestic appliances prevents negative

Don’t try to repair the refrigerator. Call

impacts on health and the environment and helps

technical service.

save energy and resources.

For more information, contact your local

authorities or the establishment where you

Safety

purchased your refrigerator.

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• Keep the ventilation grille uncovered.

• 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.

The environment

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This refrigerator was designed with

environmental conservation in mind.

The appliance operates with coolant R600A,

which does not damage the environment.

Respect the environment. Use the

recommended temperatures for each

compartment. They will depend on the mode you

need for effi cient use of your refrigerator.

Disconnect the refrigerator or set it to holiday

mode when you will not be using it for a

prolonged period. You will reduce power

consumption and save energy.

Avoid leaving the doors open more time than

necessary. It causes an increase in power use.

Waste management of electrical and

electronic appliances.

Do not discard appliances mixing them general

household waste.

Deliver your refrigerator to a special collection

centre.

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