Indesit Refrigerator GE 160 I User Manual

IN-E 160 G  
GE-160 I  
Refrigerator  
Installation and use  
 
Safety - a good habit to get into.  
ATTENTION  
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 appliance,  
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.  
Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your  
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
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).  
7. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first disconnecting it from the electrical mains. Turning the  
thermostat knob to the  
setting does not suffice to break  
all electrical contact with the mains.  
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.  
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.  
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 problem.  
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.  
Installation  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to  
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the  
appliance is installed correctly.  
Insufficient power?  
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.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing refrigerator in  
direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance.  
Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this  
appliance.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the ver-  
tical upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert-  
ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it  
functions properly.  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the  
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
For English Market only  
The appliance is fitted with a continental 2-èin plug for  
factory testing. Before installation the plug should be cut  
off. The appliance 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.  
Away 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.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located at the  
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 stand-  
ards 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.  
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A closer look  
Container with Lid for Butter  
Temperature regulation knob  
(This container is not supplied with some models)  
Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the refrig-  
erator. The following settings are available:  
Door Shelf for Food Products  
Door Shelf for Holding Bottles  
Fruit and Vegetable Crisper  
Drain for Defrost Water  
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 your refrigerator  
Removable, Height-adjustable Shelves  
Ice Unit Compartment  
by setting the knob to  
.
A
B
H
C
C
G
F
D
E
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A
B
C
C
G
F
D
E
A
B
C
G
D
D
F
E
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 transport stand the appliance upright and wait  
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.  
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.  
Fill the ice trays and place them in the compartment “H”.  
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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 in3 or 4 days  
refrigerator)  
On any shelf.  
On any shelf.  
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh  
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream pastries3, or 4 days  
bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes  
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt  
Fruits and legumes  
On special door shelves.  
In vegetable crisper.  
- Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of  
foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest food will  
deteriorate quite quickly.  
- 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.  
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).  
- 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.  
Energy Saving Tips  
- Install the Appliance Correctly  
- Keep the Door Closed  
This means that the appliance should be installed away from  
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.  
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, consuming  
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 consume  
a great deal of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen  
the storage life of the food. Excessively cold temperatures  
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 while Still Hot  
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the  
temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem-  
perature before storing.  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air  
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
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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 switch 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  
bicarbonate solution, which is also a good disinfectant. If  
you do not have any sodium bicarbonate at home, use a  
neutral soap.  
Defrosting  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other  
than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed  
up the defrosting process.  
Models without an Ice Unit  
The evaporator defrosts automatically during operation; the  
defrost water drips into the drain, is collected in a special  
tray and then evaporates.  
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach or  
detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based  
products.  
Clean the defrost water drain hole periodically (see fig. 1) to  
prevent water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigera-  
tor instead of flowing out.  
- 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.  
Models with an Ice Unit  
It is advisable now and then to remove the frost which forms  
on the evaporator.  
Take care to not use sharp objects for this purpose since they  
could pierce the refrigeration circuit and permanently damage  
the appliance.  
Proper cleaning is very important in order to guarantee that  
the refrigerator operates efficiently and does not consume  
excess energy needlessly.  
To defrost the evaporator completely, turn the thermostat  
knob to “ ” (fig. 2). The water from the frost will collect in  
the special tray.  
- 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 another  
bulb with a wattage no higher than 15 Watt, follow the  
instructions illustrated in fig. 3.  
Before carrying out this operation, disconnect the appliance  
from the electricity (to do so, turn off the general switch in  
the house or remove the plug for the appliance from the  
socket).  
.
When finished, dry the tray and put it back in place.  
To start the appliance again, turn the thermostat knob to the  
appropriate setting.  
Fig. 3  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
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Trouble Shooting  
The Refrigerator does not Work  
Check that:  
The mains switch in your home is on.  
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 examples in the figures below).  
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  
Mod.  
Fuse  
A
Max 15 w  
220 - 240 V-  
50 Hz 150 W  
W
Food in the Refrigerator is too Cold  
Check that:  
The thermostat knob is on the correct setting.  
Class  
Freez. Capac  
Poder de Cong Clase  
340  
75  
Total  
Net  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
Gross  
Bruto  
Brut  
N
Util  
Utile  
Classe  
kg/24 h 4,0  
Pressure  
HIGH-235  
LOW 140  
Compr.  
Syst.  
Kompr.  
Test  
R 134 a  
The Motor Runs Continuously  
Check whether:  
P.S-I.  
kg 0,090  
Made in Italy 13918  
The door is not closed properly or has been left open;  
The room temperature is not too high.  
RG 1145  
WEU 47133980001  
The Appliance is Noisy  
Check whether:  
MADE IN ITALY  
VOL. BRUT  
S/N 704045585  
REFRIGERATEUR  
TOR  
FRIGORIFC
ONGELATEUR  
FREEZER  
CONGELADOR  
CONGELATEUR  
FREEZER  
CONGELADOR  
l.  
l.  
l.  
The appliance is perfectly level;  
The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other  
objects that vibrate or make noise.  
GROSS VOL.  
VOL. BRUTO  
135  
2
cu. fl.  
cu. fl.  
cu. fl.  
R134 A  
REFRIGERATEUR 0R,103840A  
SYSTEME A COMPRESSION  
SYSTEM  
REFRIGERATOR  
FRIGORIFICO  
kg  
K
kg.  
220-240  
V
SISTEMA  
POUVOIR DE CONGEL. kg/24h  
FREEZING CAPACITY  
PODER DE CONGELACION  
CLASSE  
CLASS  
CLASE  
HZ  
50  
W
110  
FUSE LINK  
There is Water on the Bottom of the Refrigerator  
Check whether:  
N
A
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).  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
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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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