Fagor FFK6845: 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.

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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