Page 2 - Pay particular attention to any safety instructions.; Explanation of symbols used in this manual
PAGE 2 Read this manual before initial 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 carefully before using your product for the fir...
Page 3 - Contents
PAGE 3 Important Safety Information 4 Warnings 4 Child safety 5 HCA Warning 5 Things to be done for energy saving 6 Installation 6 Points to be considered when re-transporting your refrigerator 6 Before operating your refrigerator 6 Electrical connection 6 Adjusting the feet 7 Placing and installati...
Page 4 - Important safety information
PAGE 4 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. • Unplug the refrigerator when cleaning, during routine maintenance or if it will not be used for an extended peri...
Page 5 - Child safety; refrigerator
PAGE 5 Child safety • If the door has a lock, the key should be kept out of reach from children. • If you are discarding an old refrigerator with a lock or latch fitted to the door, disable the lock/latch, and ensure that the refrigerator is left in a safe condition to prevent children from being tr...
Page 6 - Things to be done for energy saving
PAGE 6 Things to be done for energy saving • Do not leave the doors of your refrigerator open for long periods of time. • Do not put hot food or drinks in your refrigerator. • Do not overload your refrigerator. This restricts effective air circulation in the refrigerator. • Do not install your refri...
Page 7 - Placing and Installation; such as stoves, geysers; Adjusting the feet
PAGE 7 Placing and Installation If the entrance door of the room where the refrigerator is to be installed is not wide enough for the refrigerator to fit through, then call an authorized service centre and have them remove the doors of your refrigerator in order that the refrigerator can fit sideway...
Page 8 - Operating the refrigerator; Reposition at a different level.; Model selection; TWO DOOR; FREEZER
PAGE 8 Defy manufactures both top and bottom freezer models. The instructions in this manual are applicable to both types. Operating the refrigerator Switching on and setting the temperature • Push the 15-amp plug into an earthed wall socket and switch on the power. • Ensure that the thermostat (loc...
Page 9 - Pre-packed commercially frozen
PAGE 9 The freezer compartment Deep-freeze information • Operate the freezer for 12 hours before loading it. • 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 lo...
Page 10 - Door opening
PAGE 10 Door opening Defrosting Refrigerator compartments defrost automatically and no further action is required. Freezer compartments however need to be manually defrosted whenever the frost build up inside the freezer reaches a thickness of 4 mm. To defrost the freezer compartment, proceed as fol...
Page 11 - Maintenance & Cleaning; Repairs must be carried
PAGE 11 Maintenance & Cleaning Always disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning. Note that turning the thermostat to ‘0’ does not switch the power off to the refrigerator. • Clean the inside of the refrigerator when necessary by using a solution of one table spoon of Bicarbonate ...
Page 12 - Trouble Shooting
PAGE 12 Trouble Shooting Symptom Check The refrigerator does not operate. • Make sure the refrigerator plug is securely plugged in. • Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Test the wall socket for power using another appliance. • Inspect the electrical cord for damage. • Eliminate the...
Page 14 - Commercial Head Office,
PAGE 14 Defy 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. BLOEMFONTEIN CAPE TOWN DURBAN EAST LONDON JOHANNESBURG Comme...
Page 15 - Warranty; incurred within the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate.; KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF
PAGE 15 Warranty This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the 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 Compa...