Fagor FFK6845: Instruction manual
Instruction manual: Fagor FFK6845
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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.
hinge and the rotation bushing with the aid of a
screwdriver (1.4.2).
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Identifi cation
Disconnect by pressing the connector tab.
(1.4.3). Remove the refrigerator door (1.4.4).
Identify the model of your refrigerator (“a”, “b”,
Remove the controls with a screwdriver, prying it
“c”, “d”, “e”, “f”) by comparing the control panel
away using the grooves placed for that purpose
with the illustrations.
(1.4.5).
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
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Installation
notch you made (1.4.7)
Remove the screw cover from the centre hinge,
1.1 Unpacking. Remove all protective elements.
loosen the screws and remove the hinge (1.4.8).
Move the freezer door up (1.4.9).
1.2 Placement. Place the refrigerator away from
heat sources and protect it from direct sunlight in
Loosen the screws of the lower hinge and
order to conserve energy.
remove it. Change the position of the hinge axis
and place it on the opposite side.
Do not install the refrigerator in the open air or
where it is exposed to rain.
Place the lower freezer handle on the refrigerator
door and the lower refrigerator handle on the
Air should be able to circulate behind the
freezer door, rotated 180º. Place the vertical
refrigerator. Leave 25 mm between the rear of
handles on the opposite side rotating them 180º
the refrigerator and the wall. Do not enclose the
(1.4.11).
space between the refrigerator and the fl oor or
ceiling with any object.
Rotate the self-closures and place the one from
the refrigerator on the freezer and vice versa
Level the refrigerator to prevent vibration and
(1.4.12).
noise. Remember that if the refrigerator is
situated next to a wall or cupboard, it could
Position the freezer door (1.4.13) and attach the
make some noise.
central hinge (1.4.14). Position the refrigerator
door (1.4.15).
In addition, make sure that the trays are correctly
placed and position the containers with a space
Place the closing cap in the space for the top
between them to prevent vibration.
hinge on the opposite side (1.4.16). Press the
connector to plug it into the door (1.4.17).
1.3 Connecting to power. Let the refrigerator sit
in a upright position for at least 2 hours before
Fit the top hinge and the rotation bushing,
connecting it. Check the information on the
threading the excess cable into the control panel
specifi cation plate (220-240V with ground wire)
(1.4.18), and screw in the screws (1.4.19).
(1.3.1, 1.3.2).
Do not use adapters or extension leads.
Prevent the cord from coming in contact with
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Operation
the motor or getting trapped beneath it.
2.1 Switching on the refrigerator. Press
1.4 Changing the side that the door opens from.
(2.1.1),
(2.1.3) or the plus
or
keys until
Disconnect the refrigerator from the power outlet
you see a number in the display (2.1.2). The
and empty the inside of the door.
Mini LCD models lock automatically (2.1.3). To
unlock, press any key for 3 seconds.
Remove the screws (1.4.1) and take out the top
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2.2 Selecting the compartment. In combination
2.5 Freezer functions.
refrigerators, the refrigeration compartment
and the freezer compartment
operate
Rapid cooling mode: This function sets the
independently. On model
, the two
coldest freezer temperature for 52 hours. The
compartments work together .
function should be activated 24 hours before
putting a large quantity of food in the freezer.
2.3 Temperature selection. Turn the control (2.3.1,
2.3.2) or press the
,
keys, fi rst for the freezer
To enable and disable this function: Hold down
compartment
and then for the refrigerator
for 3 seconds (2.5.1), press
comparment
(2.3.3), or press for the
(2.5.2, 2.5.3), or
(2.5.4).
freezer compartment and for the refrigerator
compartment (2.3.4, 2.3.5).
Quick cooling function: Place the bottle(s) in the
freezer and hold down
for a few seconds,
Once the temperature is selected, you can see the
until the
icon appears on the display (2.5.5). The
current temperature of the compartment with the
freezer will cool down for 15 minutes. The function
lighted indicator (2.3.6) or by pressing the
,
,
will then be complete and
will fl ash on the
or keys of the appropriate compartment
display and a beep will sound for 20 minutes. The
for 5 seconds. The compartment temperature will
alarm can be disabled by pressing any button. If
blink. This function is not available on model .
there is a power outage and this function is cut
off, when the power returns the function will be
Recommendation: The recommended
considered fi nished and the beep will sound.
temperatura for the refrigeration compartment
is and the freezer compartment for
ECO function: The ECO function allows the
already frozen food. If you want to freeze, the
freezer to remain at a stable temperature of -17
recommended temperature is .
ºC, providing signifi cant power savings. This
function continues to run even if the electricity
Remember that the interior temperature
supply is cut off.
depends on the temperature of the environment,
placement, and frequency with which the door is
To enable / disable it, press
(2.5.6).
opened.
Connecting / disconnecting the freezer: Press
2.4 Refrigerator functions.
key (2.5.7, 2.5.8), the
,
keys
(2.5.9) until no temperatura can be seen on the
Rapid cooling mode: This function sets
display, or for 3 seconds (2.5.10). Shutting
refrigeration to the coldest temperature for 6
off the freezer also shuts off the refrigeration
hours. It should be used if you put a large quantity
comopartment.
of food in the refrigerator.
2.6 Usage recommendations.
To activate and deactivate: Press (2.4.1),
press (2.4.2) or (2.4.3).
• Don’t leave the door open more time than
necessary and don’t put hot foods in the
Holiday mode: The vacation function is very
refrigerator. This will provide the most effi cient
useful when the refrigerator will not be used for
use of the refrigerator and avoid increasing
a long period of time, but you want to keep food
power consumption.
in the freezer. With this function, your refrigerator
will use little power and smells won’t develop in its
• If your refrigerator is of the NO FROST variety,
interior. Model does not have this function.
don’t block the ventilation grille and try leave
space between food items so that air circulates
Warning: To use this function, the refrigerator door
around them.
must be closed.
• Don’t put carbonated drinks or glass bottles
To activate and deactivate: Press
containing liquid in the freezer, they can burst.
(2.4.4) or the
,
keys until you see on the
display (2.4.5) or for 3 seconds (2.4.6). To
• Store food in hermetically sealed containers to
cancel, repeat this operation. Some models allow
prevent drying.
the refrigeration compartment to be shut off.
• Do not eat extremely cold ices or food as they
Press (2.4.7), or the
,
(2.4.8) or
can produce burns in the mouth.
(2.4.9), keys, until no number can be seen.
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of humidity in the vegetable compartment,
Maintenance and
preventing drying.
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cleaning
It is located in the vegetable compartment
3.1 Interior cleaning. To clean the interior, use
drawer separator. It consists of a receptacle
a sponge or cloth soaked in water with
with a pouring container and a fullness level
bicarbonate in order to prevent odours
indicator. When the S.P.A. needs water,
developing. In no case use steam cleaning
the level will become hidden. Take out
machines, solvents, or abrasive detergents.
the container (3.6.2) and use it to refi ll the
receptacle.
3.2 Exterior cleaning. Do not clean the screens
with a steam cleaning machine.
The fi lter should be changed every 2 years
(3.6.4).
It is advisable to clean the back vent once a
year with a vacuum cleaner.
3.3 Cleaning the accessories. Accessories
Diagnostics
are not suitable for automatic dishwashers.
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Clean them by hand with a sponge or cloth.
4.1 Door open. If the door stays open for more
3.4 Changing the lamp. In the case that the
than 2 minutes, an alarm will sound and
lamp goes out: disconnect the refrigerator.
the refrigerator light will go off. The alarm is
Remove the cover by pressing the tab (3.4.1,
disconnected when the door is closed.
3.4.3) and remove the burnt out lamp (3.4.2,
3.4.4). Replace it with another with the same
4.2 Freezer not cold enough.
type of thread, E14, 220-240V, 15/25W or
according to fi xture instructions.
• If the temperature of the freezer is unusually
high, a warning light will appear (4.2.1,
3.5 Changing the carbon fi lter. The refrigerator
4.2.2) or a blinking icon
(4.2.3) as well
may incorporate a carbon fi lter that absorbs
as a beeping alarm. Press
or
to
the odours of certain foods and retains
manually shut off the beeping (4.2.4, 4.2.5,
microorganisms (fungus and bacteria)
4.2.6). Press or
to switch off the
circulating in the air.
beeper manually (4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.2.6).
The fi lter keeps its properties for 6 months.
• The fi rst time the refrigerator is connected,
After that time, it is recommended to replace
the icon or the warning light will appear,
it. Its location varies based on model.
but the alarm won’t sound.
To activate the fi lter: Press the tab and
4.3 Loss of electrical power
remove the cover to access the fi lter (3.5.1,
3.5.3). Separate the fi lter from the tab (3.5.2,
Open the refrigerator doors as little as
3.5.4) and remove the seals (3.5.5).
possible. When the power returns, check if the
frozen food has thawed.
Press the BIOFILTER viewer until hearing
a click (3.5.6) and in a few seconds the
4.4 Normal refrigerator noises
duration scale will become coloured. Place
the new fi lter in the original location.
It is perfectly normal for your refrigerator to
make certain noises while it is running and you
Keep the old fi lters and the replacements
should not worry about them.
out of the reach of children: Ingesting a
large quantity could be dangerous.
• The coolant gas can make a bubbling sound
as it circulates.
Don’t get the fi lter wet, as it will lose it
properties.
• The compressor may make humming or
tapping sounds, especially at start-up.
3.6 S.P.A. salus per aquam (optional)
• The expansion and contraction of material
Your refrigerator may incorporate the S.P.A.
used may make clicking or creaking sounds.
accessory which maintains a constant level
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• The air that moves the freezer ventilator
Avoid leaving the doors open more time than
may generate a light background sound.
necessary. It causes an increase in power use.
Don’t try to repair the refrigerator. Call
Waste management of electrical and
technical service.
electronic appliances.
The symbol
indicates that the appliance must
not be disposed of in traditional bins for domestic
waste.
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Safety
Deliver your refrigerator to a special collection
• Keep the ventilation grille uncovered.
centre.
• Be careful not to damage refrigeration circuits.
Recycling domestic appliances prevents negative
impacts on health and the environment and helps
• Don’t us electrical devices in the interior of the
save energy and resources.
refrigerator, unless they are recommended by
the manufacturer.
For more information, contact your local
authorities or the establishment where you
• Don’t use mechanical devices or means other
purchased your refrigerator.
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.
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