Indesit Refrigerator GS 164 I UK User Manual

Refrigerator  
Instructions for installation and use  
GS 164 I UK  
 
Safety - a good habit to get into.  
into your mouth because they could stick to your mouth  
and cause burns.  
7. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the  
ATTENTION  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions  
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of  
your appliance.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
thermostat knob to the  
setting does not suffice to break  
all electrical contact with the mains.  
8. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from  
being locked inside.  
9. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “Is There a Problem?  
to determine whether it is possible to eliminate the prob-  
lem. do not try to repair the problem by trying to access the  
internal components of the appliance.  
10. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre because  
special tools are required for replacement.  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is in-  
stalled between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not  
bent or dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the  
plug from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appli-  
ance, especially with wet hands because this could result in  
injury. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer  
Installation  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to  
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the  
appliance is installed correctly.  
bottom left near the vegetable crisper, corresponds to the  
mains voltage in your home and that the socket is fitted  
with a standard earthing wire in accordance with safety  
standards for 46/90 systems. If the socket is not fitted with  
an earthing wire, the manufacturer will not be held liability  
for any damages and or injuries arising out of the use of the  
appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or adapters.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-  
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than  
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the  
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with  
an opening (window or French window) that provide the  
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important  
that the room not be too humid.  
Insufficient pow er?  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located at the bottom left next to the vegetable crisper.  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the  
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti-  
cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-  
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func-  
tions properly.  
Aw ay from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.  
Level  
For English Market only  
The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjust-  
able feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.  
The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for factory  
testing. Before installation the plug should be cut off. The ap-  
pliance is designed to be installed in a switched spur outlet  
fused at 13 Ampere. If the installation requires a 13 Ampere  
plug type to be fitted it should be conform to BSI 1363.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the  
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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not  
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
Electrical connection  
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that  
can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before  
using the appliance please read the instructions below.  
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED  
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or  
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.  
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured  
Red.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.  
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13  
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp  
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your  
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.  
Replacing the fuse:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse  
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-  
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a replacement is obtained.  
Replacement fuse covers:  
How to connect an alternative plug:  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct  
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that  
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements  
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with  
the following code:  
BLUE  
NEUTRAL” (N)  
LIVE” (L)  
BROWN  
GREEN AND YELLOW  
EARTH” (E)  
Removing the plug:  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and  
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to  
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please  
ensure that either:  
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug  
bearing the BSI mark of approval  
GREEN &  
YELLOW  
13 ampere fuse  
BROWN  
BLUE  
CROSS-BARꢀ  
CORD GRIP  
or:  
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,  
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which  
is accessible without moving the appliance.  
Disposing of the plug:  
Disposing of the appliance:  
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make  
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted  
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an  
alternative plug:  
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by  
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body  
and dispose of it as described above.  
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Green & Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
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A closer look  
Temperature regulation knob  
Door Shelf w ith Egg Compartment  
Tiltable Door Shelf for Food Products  
Sliding Bottle Divider  
A
C
D
E
F
G
H
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Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the  
refrigerator. The following settings are available:  
Door Shelf for Holding Bottles  
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper  
refrigerator OFF;  
1 minimum cold temperature;  
5 maximum cold temperature  
You can position the knob on any of the settings from  
1 - 5 as required. Remember that you can turn off  
Drain for Defrost Water  
Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves  
your refrigerator by setting the knob to  
.
Compartment for storing frozen foods, freez-  
ing fresh foods and making ice  
Container with Lid for Butter, Small Tins and Tubes  
J
B
A
B
C
D
J
I
H
G
E
F
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Setting up Your Appliance  
ATTENTION  
Before storing food in your refrigerator wipe the interior with  
a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda.  
After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make  
sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the  
thermostat knob “A” to setting “3. After a couple of hours,  
you can place fresh food into the refrigerator.  
After transport stand the appliance upright and w ait  
at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the  
mains to ensure proper performance.  
Use these average temperature settings to ensure op-  
timum performance and to save energy.  
Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment “J.  
Storage - getting the most out of your appliance.  
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment  
Food  
Storage Time  
Location in the Refrigerator  
Wrapped meat and cleaned fish  
(use plastic wrap or pack in plastic bags)  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
2 or 3 days  
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper  
(which is the coldest area).  
Fresh cheese  
Eggs  
3 or 4 days  
1 month  
In special egg rack on door.  
On any shelf.  
Butter, margarine  
Cooked or precooked food  
(placer in air-tight containers and when cool store 3 or 4 days  
in refrigerator)  
On any shelf.  
On any shelf.  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh  
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream  
pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes  
3 or 4 days  
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt  
Fruits and legumes  
On special door shelves.  
In vegetable crisper.  
- Air in the refrigerator circulates naturally so that colder,  
heavier air tends to descend towards the bottom. This is  
why meat and fish should be stored just above the crisper.  
- Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of  
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will  
deteriorate quite quickly.  
What Not to Store in the Refrigerator  
Garlic (transmits odour), onions and leeks.  
Bananas (they will turn black).  
Citrus fruits.  
Potatoes and root vegetables (store in dark, dry places).  
- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer  
than fresh food.  
- Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will  
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in  
the refrigerator.  
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Freezing Foods Properly  
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is rec-  
ommended that you divide food into small portions so that  
they freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be  
clearly marked with the content and the date they were  
frozen.  
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-  
sult a specialized manual.  
- Food that has be thawed, even partially, must not be re-  
frozen: you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24  
hours) or to freeze it once again.  
- Do not open the freezer door in the event of a power  
failure or malfunction. This precaution will slow the rise in  
temperature within the compartment. If the door is not  
opened, frozen and fast-frozen foods will remain in their  
current state for approximately 9-14 hours.  
- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily  
burst because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
- Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.  
- If the ambient temperature remains below 14°C for an  
extended period of time, the temperature needed for ex-  
tended storage of food in the freezer will not be reached,  
resulting in reduced storage life of the food.  
- Fresh foods that you intend to freeze must not be placed  
in contact with those that are already frozen or those that  
have been fast-frozen. Rather, they must placed in the freezer  
compartment, in contact with the walls of the compartment  
(back or side) if possible. Please keep in mind that proper  
conservation of frozen foods depends on the speed with  
which they are frozen.  
- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of the  
freezer.  
- The maximum daily quantity of food that can be frozen is  
indicated on the rating plate located to the left of the veg-  
etable crisper.  
Energy Saving Tips  
- Install the Appliance Correctly  
This means that the appliance should be installed away from  
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.  
- Keep the Door Closed  
Open the refrigerator only when necessary; remember that  
every time you open the door most of the cold air will be  
lost. To bring the temperature back to the proper level, the  
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, con-  
suming a substantial amount of energy.  
- Correct Temperature Settings  
Set the refrigerator temperature knob to one of the middle  
settings. Very cold temperature settings will not only con-  
sume a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor  
lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively cold tem-  
peratures may ruin vegetables, cold cuts and cheese.  
- Check the Seal on the Door  
Keep the seal clean and soft so that it fits tightly against the  
door to ensure that no cold air is lost.  
- Do Not Overfill Your Appliance  
- Never Put Food in the Refrigeror w hile Still  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air  
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
Hot  
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the  
temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem-  
perature before storing.  
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Caring for Your Appliance  
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance  
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning  
off the general sw itch in your home).  
Cleaning and Maintenance  
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic, odourless  
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed  
containers to store foods in order to prevent spills, stains  
and the formation of difficult to remove odours.  
- Only use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the  
applianc. Clean the internal and exterior of your appliance  
with a sponge soaked in a warm water and sodium bicarbo-  
nate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If you do  
not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a neutral  
soap.  
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach  
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based  
products.  
- All removable parts can be cleaned by soaking them in hot  
soapy water or detergent. Remember to dry them thoroughly  
before replacing them.  
- Discontinued use of the appliance: If the appliance is not in  
use for any length of time, remember to clean the interior  
and dry thoroughly, leaving the door open to prevent the  
formation of odours and mould.  
- Replacing the light bulb. The bulb for lighting the interior  
of the appliance is located at the back of the thermostat  
box. Unscrew the burned out bulb and replace it with an-  
other bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow  
the instructions illustrated in fig. 3.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other  
than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed  
up the defrosting process.  
The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the  
defrost water is collected by the conveyor and is evaporated  
externally automatically.  
Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 1) to  
prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the  
refrigerator instead of flowing out.  
The storage compartment should be defrosted when the  
layer of ice in the evaporator reaches the thickness of 7 to 8  
mm. Set the thermostat knob on symbol “ ” and leave the  
door open until the compartment is completely defrosted.  
The defrost water can be collected as shown in figure 2.  
Dry the wet parts and turn on the appliance by setting the  
thermostat knob on the setting used previously.  
To speed up the defrosting of the storage compartment,  
place a bowl of hot water inside the compartment.  
IMPORTANT: When defrosting, remove the frozen food, wrap  
in newspaper and keep in a cool place.  
Since the rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of  
the food, it should be used as soon as possible.  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
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Trouble Shooting  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and  
inform them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of  
the model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N)  
written on the rating plate located at the bottom left next  
to the vegetable crisper (see example in the figure below).  
The Refrigerator does not Work  
Check that:  
The mains switch in your home is on.  
The Appliance does not Refrigerate Properly  
Check that:  
The door is shut properly and that the door seal is not  
damaged;  
The thermostat temperature knob is on the correct setting;  
The refrigerator has not been overfilled.  
TI  
93139180000  
Cod.  
S/N 704211801  
RG 2330  
220 - 240 V-  
Mod.  
Fuse  
A
Max 15 w  
50 Hz 150 W  
W
Class  
Freez. Capac  
Poder de Cong Clase  
340  
75  
Total  
Food in the Refrigerator is too Cold  
Check that:  
The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.  
Net  
Util  
Utile  
Pressure  
HIGH-235  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
Compr.  
Syst.  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
N
Classe  
kg/24 h 4,0  
Test  
R 134 a  
P.S-I.  
kg 0,090  
Kompr.  
LOW 140  
The Motor Runs Continuously  
Check whether:  
The door is not closed properly or has been left open;  
The room temperature is not too high.  
Made in Italy 13918  
Never call unauthorized personnel and insist on the  
use of original spare parts.  
The Appliance is Noisy  
Check whether:  
The appliance is perfectly level;  
The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other  
objects that vibrate or make noise.  
There is Water on the Bottom of the Refrigerator  
Check whether:  
The defrost drain is clogged.  
Remember that the refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes  
a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not  
running (this is quite normal).  
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Merloni Elettrodomestici  
Viale Aristide Merloni 47  
60044 Fabriano  
Italy  
Tel +39 0732 6611  
Fax +39 0732 662501  
 

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