Stoves SXS909WTD User Manual

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Contents

Safety Instruc ns ………………………………………. 3-4

Electrical Safety ………………………………………. 4

Transporta on & Handling ………………………………………. 5

Installing & Switching on your Appliance ………………………………………. 5

Before Switching On ………………………………………. 6

………………………………………. 7

………………………………………. 8-12

………………………………………. 13

Energy Saving Advice ………………………………………. 14

Freezer Storage Advice ………………………………………. 14

Power Failure ………………………………………. 15

Water Dispenser ………………………………………. 16-21

Your Appliance and Components

Reversing the Door

Bulb Replacement

Maintenance & Cleaning ………………………………………. 22-23

Internal Cleaning ………………………………………. 22

External Cleaning ………………………………………. 22

………………………………………. 22

Defro ng ………………………………………. 23

Product Fiche ………………………………………. 26

Trouble Shoo ………………………………………. 24-25

When the appliance is not in use

Safety Instru ons

Important note: Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this

appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect in on

and usage as described in this booklet.

•This model uses natural refrigerant gas as part of its cooling system. This

gas is known as R600a (Isobutene) and is environmentally friendly but can be

combus ble. Care should therefore be taken when handling or transpo ng the

product to ensure that none of the refrig on circuit components are

damaged,

•Do not obstruct ven la on openings in the appliance

•The appliance must not be placed or rested on its power cord.

•Do not use mechanical devices or other ar ﬁcial means to accelerate the

defros ng process, such as a heater or a hair dryer.

•Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator compartment of the

appliance.

•If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock, the lock must be

removed as a safety measure before storing it or disposing of it. This is to

protect children from locking themselves inside the appliance.

•Old refrigerators and freezers contain insula on gases and refrigerant, they

must be disposed of properly. Contact your local authority or your dealer if

you have any ques ons. Please ensure that you do not damage the scrap unit

prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.

•Do not use adaptors or extension leads when conne ng the appliance to the

electrical power supply

•Do not plug in damaged plugs

•Do not pull, twist or damage the power cable.

•Do not plug-in or un-plug the appliance with wet hands to prevent electrical

shock.

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili es or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruc on

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards

involved. Children should not play with the appliance.

•This appliance is designed to be used by adults, do not allow children to play

with the appliance or let them hang over the door.

•Do not place explosive orﬂammable material in your appliance for your own

safety.

•Bo les containing a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed well and placed

ve cally in the refrigerator.

•Do not cover the body or the top of the appliance

•Fix down the accessories in the appliance during transporta on to prevent

damage to them.

Electrical Safety

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET

•Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the

same as that indicated on the ng plate. This product is designed to operate

on 220 – 240V AC; 50Hz. Connec on to any other power source may damage

the unit.

•This product may be ed with a non re-wireable plug. If it is necessary to

change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be ed. If the fuse cover

becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used un a suitable

replacement is obtained.

•If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or

becomes damaged in any way, it should be cut oﬀ and an appropriate plug

ed following the wiring in ons. This should be carried out by a qualiﬁed

electrician. The plug removed must be disposed of safely, as inser on into a 13

Amp socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.

Transporta and Handling

For safe li ng, the appliance backwards by no more than 45 degrees, hold the

base and rear corners of cabinet. L the refrigerator carefully. Never use the door

handles for li ing. To move the refrigerator on a ﬂat level surface, it slightly

backwards and push backwards.

This unit is heavy and could cause injury – ensure there are adequate people

present to move the appliance.

Installing and Switching on Your Appliance

•Operating voltage for your appliance is 220-240V at 50Hz.

•Before plugging in the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the ra ng label

corresponds to the working voltage of your electrical system in your home.

•Insert the plug into an eﬃcient Ground (Earth) connection. If the socket has no

Ground (Earth) contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you call an authorised

electrician for assistance.

•Place your appliance in an area that is not exposed to direct sunlight.

•Your appliance should be placed at least 10cm away from stoves, ovens and other

heating cores.

•This appliance should never be used outdoors or left in the rain.

•When your appliance is placed next to a chest freezer or freezer, there should be at

least 10cms between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.

•Do not place anything on your appliance and install the unit in a suitable place so that

there is at least 30cm clearance above the appliance.

•If placing your appliance next to kitchen cabinets, leave 10cm between them.

•The rear of the appliance should be at least 7.5cm away from the back wall.

•The appliance must be used in the vertical position and on aﬂat surface.

•To level the appliance, use the adjustable feet on the appliance.

•Do not place your appliance on a carpeted surface as this will prevent adequate

ventilation.

•This appliance should only be placed on a ﬂat, ﬁrm surface.

•Choose a dry and well-v ated space.

•The appliance should be po oned so that the plug is easily accessible.

Before Switching On

•Before using your appliance, add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to warm

water and with a damp cloth wipe down all parts of the new appliance, then

repeat the process with a clean damp cloth and dry. (ensure the appliance is

not connected to the power when performing this task).

•Remove all transport tapes and foam prote on pieces . Clean the interior with

a cloth dampened in lukewarm soap and water. Wipe with clean water and

wipe dry.

•There may be an odour when you ﬁrst switch on the appliance, it will disappear

when the appliance starts to cool.

•When the appliance has been po oned, adjust the feet to ensure the unit is

stable. This is es l to ensure quiet running and proper door opening

/closing.

•Connect to the electrical socket but do not switch the power to the refrigerator

on for at least 3 hours. The coolant within the product needs me to se le

it has been transported and put in to po on, failure to do this will aﬀect the

cooling performance of your appliance.

•Once the appliance has se led switch on the power, the compressor will begin

to work. Locate the control panel and set the temperature of the fridge

compartment to 4°C and the freezer compartment to -18°C. Close the door

•You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped

to the cooling system and through the coils or tubing at the rear of the

appliance. When the compressor is in op on you may hear a slight whirring

sound or pu ng noise. The thermostat controls the op on of the

compressor, and you may hear a slight click as it cycles in and out (this is

normal).

•To save energy, you should minimize the frequency and du on of door

opening.

Your Appliance and Components

1 Freezer door rack

2 Freezer compartment glass shelf

3 Freezer compartment drawer

4 Refrigerator compartment glass shelf

5 Vegetable cripser

6 Refrigerator door rack

7 Twist ice maker

8 Wine rack

Control panel

2. Display

3. Lock / Unlock

C. Refrigerator compartment temperature adjustment D. Lock / Unlock

4. Lock icon 5. Freezer compartment temperature

6. Fridge compartment temperature 7. Close icon

At unlock state (the icon 4 shows ), press D key for 3 seconds, the

refrigerator will be LOCKED and the icon 4 shows .

(the icon 4 shows )

Usage Informaon

5. Rapid cooling mode

Press B key to select Quck-cool mode, the icon 3 appears, the press D key

to conﬁrm, the refrigerator will be running under Quick-cool mode.

6. Quick-freezer mode

Press B key to choose Quick-freeze mode, the icon 2 appears, the press D

key to conﬁrm, the refrigerator will be running under Quick-freeze mode.

7. Fridge compartment temperature seng

Press C key, the fridge compartment temperature display (icon 6) will ﬂash,

press C key again and you can adjust the temperature of fridge, the range

of temperature is from 2 to 8 .

8. Freezer compartment temperature seng

Press A key, the freezer compartment temperature display (icon 5) will

ﬂash. Press A key again and you can adjust the temperature of freezer.

the temperature range is from -16 to -24 .

Temperature se ng

•The temperature of the refrigerator is controlled electronically by the

control panel.

•Se ng the temperature of the fridge and the freezer can be done

manually by pressing the fridge compartment temperature adjustment

bu on and the freezer compartment temperature adjustment bu ons

u the required temperatures are shown on the display.

•To change the temperature of the fridge compartment, press the fridge

temperature bu on. The temperature of the fridge can be set between

2°C and 8°C.

•To change the temperature of the freezer compartment, press the freezer

temperature bu on. The temperature of the freezer compartment can be

set between -16°C and -24°C.

•Alterna vely the temperatures of the fridge compartment, freezer

compartment or both can be set by using the super cool, super freeze or

super cool and freeze modes.

•For short-term storage of food, you can set the temperatures to

between 2°C and 4°C (fridge) and -24°C and -21°C (freezer).

Usage Informa on

•Note: The temperature o he freshly stored food and how o en the

door is opened aﬀ

ects the temperature in the refrigerator

compartment. If required, change the temperature se ng.

•When you ﬁrst switch on the appliance, to enable suitable cooling, the

appliance should work 4 hours con nuously un l it cools down to

suﬃcien emperature.

•During this me do not open the door frequently or place a lot of

food inside the appliance.

•If the unit is switched oﬀor unplugged, you must allow at least 5

minutes before restar ng or re-plugging the unit in order not to

damage the compressor.

•Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature

intervals stated in the associated standards, according to the climate

class stated on the informa on label. We do not recommend opera ng

your fridge out of the stated temperatures, as the appliance may

not operate to its op mum level

•The ambient temperature range for this appliance is 10°C to 43°C.

Usage Informaon

Shelving and rack adjustment

Important note: all food and drink should be removed from all shelves

and racks before adjus ng or removing them

You can adjust the shelving in the fridge compartment to your required

conﬁgura on. To remove a shelf, li it up slightly so the plas c stabilisers

that on either side of the shelf are above the shelf rails and then pull it

towards you.

You can adjust the racks in the fridge and freezer compartments to your

required conﬁgura on. To remove a rack hold both sides of the rack, li

it upwards (1) and then pull it towards you (2).

Bulb Replacement

The fridge and freezer lights are energy eﬃcient, long life LEDs. Therefore, they should not

need replacing throughout the life of the product.

Reversing the Door

The doors cannot be reversed

Energy Saving Advice

•Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,

dishwasher or radiator.

•Locate the appliance in a cool well-ve ted room and make sure that the air

vents are clear.

•Try to avoid keeping the doors open for a long me, as warm air will enter the

cabinet and may cause a build-up of ice as well as g the energy

consump on. Ensure there are no ob ons prev ng the doors from

closing properly.

•Ensure that the door seals are clean and there are no tears or splits.

•Keep the most perishable foods, (those with a short shelf-life, such as cooked

meats), in the coldest part of the fridge. The Salad Crisper Box is the warmest

part of your fridge and should be used for vegetables, salads and fruits etc.

•Do not overload the appliance: the cooling air that circulates and keeps the

appliance cold gets blocked, and pockets of warm air form.

•Do not put hot food into the fridge or freezer – let it cool down ﬁrst.

Freezer Storage Advice

•Store fresh food in air ght boxes or wrap in bags or foil which are suitable for

freezing.

•Do not allow frozen food to come in to direct contact with food to be frozen.

•Pre-frozen food must be placed in the freezer as quickly as possible

purchasing.

•To prevent frost damage to fresh vegetables or fruits they must be processed

appropriately before being placed into the freezer compartment.

•You must always follow the storage guidelines printed on all food packaging.

However, below is some suggested maximum storage es at -18°C (4 star

ng) for a variety of foods:

•Fresh meat & poultry – up to 12 months

•Cooked meat – up to 2 months

•Fresh ﬁsh – up to 6 months

•Fruit & vegetables – up to 12 months

•Bread & cakes – up to 6 months

Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed.

If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food

without checking it's cond on.

•Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.

•Fruit and Vegetables: If so should be cooked and used up.

•Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.

•Shellﬁsh: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.

•Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up.

•Large Pieces of Meat: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly

•Small Joints: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly

•Chicken: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly

Cleaning & Assembly

Before using the water dispenser clean all parts of the water tank and the

dispenser with hot soapy water. To clean the water tank you will need to

remove it, to do this hold both sides of the water tank ghtly and it carefully

away from the door at a 45ºangle.

Remove the seal ring from the water tank by gently pulling it from the bo om of

the water tank.

Water Dispenser

Cleaning & Assembly

Using a ﬂat headed screwdriver, gently insert it between the raised edge(s) of

the water valve and dispenser moulding. Then slowly and carefully raise the

edges with screwdriver on either side of the water valve, the water valve should

li and be removed by hand at a 45ºangle.

Clean all parts (water tank and cover, seal ring and water valve with hot soapy

water, then rinse thoroughly and dry.

The water dispenser can be cleaned by dispensing hot soapy water through it,

however you must ensure to ﬂush the hot soapy water away by dispensing at

least 6 large cups of clean water through the dispenser.

It is recommended to clean the water tank, seal ring, water valve and the

dispenser in this way at least once a month.

Note: The tank must be cleaned and dried regularly in order to avoid the

overﬂow water spilling on to the appliance or the ﬂoor. Any spillages on the

appliance or on the ﬂoor must be cleaned up immediately.

Water Dispenser

Re-aaching the water valve, seal ring and water tank

To re-install the water valve, ensure that nozzle of the water valve is poinng

downwards and that the groove on the body of the water valve is aligned with

the groove on the hole of the dispenser molding. Once this is done you can

insert the water valve into place by pushing it downwards at a 45ºangle unl it

clicks into place.

Reﬁt the seal ring to the boom of the water tank, ensuring there are no

creases or wrinkles.

Groove

Nozzle

Water

dispenser

moulding

Water

dispenser

Moulding

hole

Water Dispenser

Re-a aching the water valve, seal ring and water tank

Reﬁt the water tank back into the door. When ng the water tank, ensure the

seal ring is inserted into the water valve ﬁrst, then hold both sides of the water

tank ghtly, align the slots on the water tank with those in the door and ﬁt it on

to the door at a 45ºangle.

Filling with water

Note:

•The maximum capacity of the water tank is 3 litres, do not exceed this

maximum limit.

•Do not touch other parts when ﬁlling water, which can cause water

leakage.

•Water must be le in the water tank with the appliance door closed for at

least 4 hours to enable it to cool down.

You can either ﬁll the water tank when it is in the appliance or has been

removed from the appliance in 2 ways:

1. Remove the water tank cap on the large water tank cover and ﬁll water into

the tank through the opening.

2. Remove the large cover, then ﬁll the water directly.

Water Dispenser

Water tank cover

Water tank

Seal ring

Water valve

Water tank cover

Water tank

Seal ring

Water valve

Steel bracket

Water tank cap

Dispensing water

Note: Water must be le in the water tank with the appliance door closed for at

least 4 hours to enable it to cool down.

Note: When the water tank/dispenser is empty, do not push the dispenser lever

strongly as this can damage the mechanism.

Note: Do not touch the dispenser lever without a cup underneath the dispenser.

Before dispensing the water you must ensure all parts are correctly ﬁed and

that the door of the appliance is closed.

Place an appropriately sized container or cup into the dispenser and push the

dispenser lever, once a suﬃcient amount of water has been dispensed remove

the container or cup away from the dispenser lever.

Water Dispenser

Maintenance & Cleaning

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.

Internal Cleaning

•Do not pour water over the appliance.

•The cavity should be cleaned periodically using a solu on of bicarbonate of

soda and lukewarm water (5ml to 0.5 litre of water)

•Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not put them in the

dishwasher.

•Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.

•Aer washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully.

•When you have ﬁnished cleaning reconnect the plug with dry hands.

External Cleaning

•Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.

•There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken

when cleaning.

•Once or twice a year dust the rear of the appliance and the compressor at the

back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumula on of

dust will aﬀect the performance of the appliance and cause increased energy

consump on.

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity

supply, empty all of the food and clean the inside. Leave the door open to prevent

the build-up of odours.

Never use sharp metal tools as it may damage the appliance.

Never use an electrical heater, this may cause an electric shock.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Defros ng

Note: Care must be taken when performing the following procedure.

•The appliance is frost free, so there shouldn’t be any requirement to defrost the

freezer. However, in the unlikely event the appliance does need defros ng please

follow the below steps:

•Try to use as much as possible of the food in the freezer, before defros ng.

However, any food that is l , wrap in newspaper and place aside un ready

to place back a er cleaning.

•Switch the appliance oﬀ at the wall socket and remove the plug.

•Open the freezer door.

•Place a suitable container to collect the water created from the defrosted ice.

•Aer defros ng, clean and dry the interior.

•Switch the appliance on and replace any frozen food.

Defros ng can be accelerated by pu ng bowls of hot (not boiling) water in the freezer and

loosening the frost with a suitable plas scraper.

Trouble shoo ng

Problem Solu

The fridge/freezer doesn't work

Check that the appliance is switched on.

Check that there has not been a power cut.

Check that the plug is no aulty.

Check that the fuse has not blown.

Check that the voltage is correct for the appliance.

Are there any faults with the socket? For this purpose, try

the plug of your appliance by conne ng it to a socket

which you are sure is working.

The temperature inside the

appliance is not cold enough

Check that there is not too much food in the appliance.

Check that the temperature is set to a suitable

temperature.

Check that the appliance is not placed in direct sunlight,

or too near to a hea ng source.

Check that the ambient temperature is within the

opera on limits of the appliance.

Are the doors of the appliance opened frequently? Once

the door is opened, the humidity found in the air in the

room enters the appliance, especially if the humidity

levels in the room are very high. The more frequently the

door is opened in humid cond ons the more chance of

the build up of moisture.

The temperature within the

appliance is too cold.

Increase the working temperature by adjus ng the

temperature to a higher level.

The lowest se ng/temperature should only be used as a

rapid cool se ng and should only be set 2 hours before a

large amount of food is placed in the fridge. If this is not

done the temperature in the fridge compartment could

fall below 0ºC as the compressor will run con nuously.

The inner surfaces of the

appliance are wet Caused by condensa on - dry the inside of the appliance.

The outer surfaces of the

appliance are wet

Caused by condensa on - dry the outer of the appliance

carefully.

Trouble shoo ng

Problem S

Smell/odour

Check all the food and drink that is in the fridge is in date

and correctly packaged. If it isn’t then it should be

removed immediately or repackaged.

Check for spillages on each shelf, rack and drawer. You

may need to remove the drawers to check that no

spillages have se led underneath them. As spillages that

have not been cleaned and have been l can cause

smells and unwanted odours.

Check the drainage pipe is not clogged or the drip tray at

the back of the appliance is full. The pipe can be cleared

by pouring hot water through, but you must ensure the

appliance is turned oﬀ, the plug is removed from the

socket and a jug or bucket is in place to catch the ﬂow of

water.

The doors do not close properly

Ensure there are no obstru ons preven ng door closure.

Check the door compartments and shelves are correctly

in place.

Check the door seal is not warped or torn.

Check the appliance is level.

Unusual noises

Check that the appliance is on a ﬂat, level surface and is

stable.

Check the spacing's around the appliance and ensure it is

not touching other items.

Bubbling and gurgling sound: • This noise is em ed as

the coolant ﬂuid ﬂows through the pipes within the

system. This is normal.

Water ﬂowing sound: • This is the normal sound of water

ﬂowing into the drain trough during the defros ng

process.

If the appliance is oper noisily (compressor noise):

This is normal. This noise indicates that the compressor is

ope ng normally. As the compressor is being energized,

it might run a bit more noisily for a short period of e.

Product fiche concerning the "COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION

(EU) No 1060/2010"

Trade mark: STOVES

Moder Identifier: ST SXS909WTD

Category of the household refrigerating appliance model: Refrigerator-freezer

Energy efficiency class: A+

Energy consumption 408 kWh/annum, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy

consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

Storage volume cooling compartment (l) 338

Storage volume freezing compartment (l) 175

Frost free: Fridge and freezer

Temperature rise time: 10 h

Freezing capacity: 10 kg/24h

Climate class: SN-ST. This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 10°C

and 38°C.

Airborne acoustical noise emissions: 43 dB(A) re 1pW

Free-standing