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  • Page 1

    Page 1 DFF399 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The manufacturer strives for continuous improvement. For this reason, the text and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without notice. Part number 5718090000/AA EN G605 REFRIGERA T OR[...]

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    Page 2 Read this manual before initia l installation and operation of the product! Dear customer, Your new Defy refrigerator was manufactured in a state of the art facility and has passed the strictest quality control procedures. Please read this manual carefull y before using your pr oduct for the first time and then store it within easy reach for[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 1. Your Refrigerator 4 2. Important Safety Information 5 Warnings 5 Child safety 6 HCA Warning 6 Refrigerators with a water dispenser 6 Things to be done for energy saving 7 3. Installation 8 Points to be considered when re-transporting your refrigerator 8 Before operating your refrigerator 8 Electric connection 8 Adjusting the feet 9 Placin[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 Y our Refrigerator 1 1- Fridge compartment door s helves 2- Fridge compartment glas s shelves 3- Diffuser cover 4- Illumination lens 5- Movable middle section 6- Chiller compartment 7- Crisper 8- Icematic 9- Frozen food storage comp artments 10- Minibar 11- Bottle holder 12- Bottle shelf 13- Food storage compartme nt shelves 14- Food storage[...]

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    Page 5 is damaged. See HCA warning overleaf. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. • Keep ventilation openings, in the refrigerator or in the built-in structure, clear of obstructions. • Repairs must be carried out by authorised persons onl y. Repairs carried out by incompetent persons create a user risk. • Unplug the refrigerator when clean[...]

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    Page 6 • Ens ure tha t there is suf fic ient sp acin g be twee n the ref rige rator and surro und ing wal ls . • Unp lug the re frig era tor from the mai ns whe n you cl ean the refri ger ato r. Child safety • If the door has a lock, the key should be kept out of reach from children. • If you are discarding an old refr igerator with a lock [...]

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    Page 7 Things to be done for energ y saving • Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for long periods of time. • Do not put hot food or drinks i n your refrigerator. • Do not overload your refrigerator. This restricts effective air circulation in the refrigerator. • Do not install your refrigerator under direct sunlight or near he[...]

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    Page 8 3. Clean the interior of the refrigerator as recommended in the “Maintenance and cleaning” section. 4. Plug the refrigerator into the wall socket. When the fridge door i s open the fridge compartment interior light will come on. 5. You may hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the refrigeration syst[...]

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    Page 9 Placing and Installati on If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator is to be installed is not wide enough for t he refrigerator to fit through, then call an authorized ser vice centre and have them remove the doors of your refrigerator in order that the refrigerator can fit sideways through the door. 1. Install your refrigerato[...]

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    Page 10 Using a screwd river, remove the screw of the upper hinge cove r of the door you want to adjust. Adjust the door as required by loosening the screws. Set the door you have adjusted by tightening the screws. Be careful not t o change th e door position whilst tightening the screws. Replace the hinge cover and fasten with the securing screw. [...]

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    Page 11 The Place where the external filter is going to be fitted should first be determined. (Applies to the filter being us ed outside the refrigerator.) Then, determine the distance between the filter and the refrigerator and required hose lengths f rom the filter t o the refrigerator water inlet. The water fil ter must be held upright as shown [...]

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    Page 12 W ater connection to the refrigerator Please follow the instructions carefully. Connection of the Wat er Pipe to the Refrigerator 1. After installing the union onto t he water pipe, fit t he water pipe to the refrigerator inlet valve by pressing downwards firmly. 2. Fit the union as seen in the above figure, by squeezing it by hand onto the[...]

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    Page 13 Connection of the Water Pipe to the Cold Water Mains Line (in some models) If you want to use your refrigerator by connecting it to the cold water mains line, you will have to connect a standard 1/2” valve connection fitting to the cold water supply in your house. (In case this valve is not present or if you are unsure, please consult a q[...]

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    Page 14 Warning: Make sure that the “Ice off” mode is active before taking out the by-pass cover. Note: It is normal for a few drops of water to drip after the cover has been removed. 4. Remove the lid on top of the water filter to position it as shown in the figure and turn upwards to lock it. 5. Press ice cancel button on the display again to[...]

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    Page 15 Before first use of Ice/Water Dispenser Water mains pressure must not be below 1 bar. Water mains pressure must not be over 8 bars. Pumps must be used in case the supply water pressure drops below 1 bar or if a jug is going to be used. The water system of the ref rigerator must be connected to the cold water line. It must not be connected t[...]

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    Page 16 Using your refrigerat or 5 Figures represented i n this instruction manua l are schematic and may not correspond exactly with your refrigerator . If the parts are not include d in the refrigerator you have purchased, they may be model specific and therefore only valid for some models . 1. Eco-Extra / Vacation B utton 2. Fast Freeze Button 3[...]

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    Page 17 1. Eco Extra/Vacation Button Press this button briefly to activate the Eco Extra function. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to activate the Vacation f unction. Press this button again to deactivate the selected function. 2. Fast Freeze Button Press this button briefly to activate the Fast Freeze function. Press this button again to [...]

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    Page 18 13. M ulti Zone Compartment Temperature Indicator It indicates the temperature set f or Multi Zone compartment. 14. Economy Mode Indicator Indicates that the refrigerator is running in energy-efficient mode. This indicator will be active if the Freezer Compartment temperature is set to 18°C or the energy efficient cooling is being performe[...]

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    Page 19 How to have the filter usage time calculated automatically (For products connected to the mains water line and equipped with filter) 1- After plugging the refrigerator in, press A and B buttons together to activate the key lock. 2- Then press Eco-Extra (1), Fridge Compartment Temperature Setting (4), Quick Cool (5) and Freezer Compartment T[...]

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    Page 20 Egg tray You can install the egg holder t o the desired door or body shelf. Never store the egg holder in the freezer compartment . Sliding Body Shelves The sliding body shelves can be removed by lifting them slightly from t he front, the shelves can then be moved back and forth. There are 2 stop points, the f irst allows for the shelf to b[...]

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    Page 21 Movable Middle Section The Movable middle section is intended to prevent the cold air insi de your refrigerator from escaping. 1.Sealing is provided when the gaskets on the door presses on the surface of the movable middle section while the fridge compartment doors are closed. 2. Another reason that your refrigerator is equipped with a mova[...]

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    Page 22 Sliding Body Shelves With Rear Hangers The Slidin g body shelves with rear hangers can be moved back and forth. The height of these shelves can be adjusted by rem oving and then refitting them into the required upper or lower r ail position. Raise the shelf up slightly and pull towards yourself to remove it. Butter & Cheese Section You [...]

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    Page 23 Minibar The Minibar door provides you with extra ease of use and comfort when using yo ur refrigerator. The door shelf in the refrigerator can be accessed without opening the refrigerator door; this feature enables you to easily access foods and drinks which you frequently consume. An added benefit is decreased power consumption of the refr[...]

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    Page 24 The freezer compartment Deep-freeze information • Food must be frozen as rapidly as possible when placed in a freezer to maintain its quality. • It is possible to keep food for a long time period only at temperatures of -18 degrees C or lower. • The quality of food in a freezer can be maintained for many months at temperatures of -18 [...]

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    Page 25 Freezer compartment shelv es Various frozen food such as meat, fish, ice cream, and vegetables Egg holder Eggs Fridge compartment shelve s Food in pans, covered plates an d closed containers Fridge compartment door shelv es Small and packaged food or dri nks (such as milk and fruit juice) Crisper Vegetables and fruits Chiller compartment De[...]

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    Page 26 Since the following are not factory faults they are the owners responsibility: • Damage to t he exterior finish. • Breakage of glass and other components. • Replaceme nt of light bulbs. • Damage caused t hrough improper use of the appliance. • Damage caused by m oving the appliance. Protection of plastic surfaces Do not place liqu[...]

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    Page 27 Symptom Check The refrigerator does not operate. • Make sure the refrigerator plug is securely plugged in. • Check for a blo wn fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Test the wall socket for po w er using another appliance. • Inspect the electrical co rd for damage. • Eliminate the use of an exte nsion cord, if any is being used. Con[...]

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    Page 28 Symptom Check Freezer temperature is very low while the fridge temperature is sufficient . • The freezer temperature i s adjusted to a very lo w temperature. Adjust t he freezer temperature to a warm er degree and check. Fridge temperature is very low while the freezer temperature is sufficient. • The fridge temperature m ight have been[...]

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    Page 29 Symptom Check Condensation on the inner walls of refrigerator. • Hot and humid weather increases icing and condensation. It i s normal and not a fault. • Doors might have been l eft ajar; make sure that the doors are fully closed. • Doors might have been opened fr equently or left ajar for a l ong time; open them less frequently . Hum[...]

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    Page 30 Service Centres If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it. OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS. PLEASE CONSULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL DEFY SERVICE CE[...]

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    Page 31 This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter t he Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance. The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of[...]

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    Page 32 Record in the space below the listed information for future reference. The serial number may be found on the serial label located at the rear of the machine. SERIAL NUMBER.. DATE OF PURCHASE.. PURCHASED FROM.. [...]