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Owner's Manual
You can rely on Defy
INDEX.
2 - Introduction.
2 - Unpacking.
Side by Side
2 - Before installation.
2 - Removing the doors. Frost Free
3 - Repositioning the doors.
Refrigerator / Freezer
3 - Installation.
MODEL F 600 LM
3 - Electrical installation.
3 - Accessories supplied
4 - Water requirements.
4 - Water installation.
4 - Installing the filter.
5 - First time filter usage.
5 - Securing the filter.
5 - Water-tube connection.
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Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of this quality product. Please read these instructions carefully before use. They will provide you with information on how to operate and care for your refrigerator, in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it and enjoy many years of trouble free use. Unpacking • Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner. • Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffoca
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Repositioning the Freezer door Insert the water tube into the bottom hinge pin hole. 1 Lower the freezer door bottom hinge hole over the bottom hinge pin and close the door. Slide the back of the top hinge into the slot and lower the 2 hinge pin into the top hinge hole of the door. Tighten the hinge fastener and re-connect the wiring har- 3 ness and earth wire. Snap the hinge cover in place and tighten the screw. 4 Push the water tube into the coupling. 5 Repositioning the Frid
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Water Supply Kit. Water requirements Check that all the parts below have been Please Note: supplied. • The ice maker requires a minimum water pressure of Any additional parts which may be re- 3kg/cm². If a 180cm² cup can be filled within 10 sec- quired may be purchased from your local onds, the water pressure is sufficient. hardware store. • Should the water pressure be too low, an additional pressure pump may be installed by a qualified plumber. • The water tube must be connected t
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Using the filter for the first time. • Open the tap and check the clarity of the water after it has passed through the filter. • Some impurities lodged in the filter during the manufactur- ing process may be visible. • Run the water until all the impurities have been removed. Securing the filter. • Fasten the filter holder in an easily accessible position ( i.e. the left back of the refrigerator using double sided adhesive tape or to the wall using a screw and wall plug) and clamp the f
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Refrigerator levelling and door adjustment • If the floor is uneven, the refrigerator must be levelled and the doors aligned. The refrigerator should lean slightly backwards as this will ensure that the doors close properly. • Insert a flat tip screw driver into the left front levelling foot and turn it. Clockwise will raise the unit and anti-clockwise will lower it. Adjusting the doors • Repeat the procedure , turning the right hand levelling foot until the unit stands level and the doo
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The control panel Functions Speed mode Should the refrigerator be filled with a large quantity of food or in the case of frequent door openings, ‘Speed mode’ will start automatically to maintain optimum tempera- ture. Digital sensor The sensor, located centrally above the control panel, measures the amount of light surrounding the refrigerator. When it is dark, (at night), silent mode will commence. The refrigerator then operates in the minimum requirement mode and at reduced noise le
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The control panel Functions The Dispenser Three different dispensing modes may be selected. Chilled water, ice cubes or crushed ice. For detailed operating instructions, see page 12 of this owner’s manual. Sleep If you wish to be undisturbed by any refrigerator system noise, press the ‘Sleep’ but- ton. The sleep mode will operate for a maximum of 12 hours before automatically re- verting to the previously selected operating settings. To manually cancel the ‘Sleep’ mode, press the
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Setting the temperature Freezer compartment Refrigerator compartment Press the FRZ SET button repeatedly and the Press the REF SET button repeatedly and the temperature display will advance with each press temperature display will advance with each press as shown below. as shown below. Should you require faster freezing, press the SU- Should you require faster cooling, press the SU- PER FRZ button. This mode ends automatically PER REF button. This mode ends automatically when the select
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Food storage tips Freezer • Wash food before storing it. • Operate the freezer for 12 hours before loading it. • If you are loading bulk into the freezer, load one quarter at a time and allow to freeze before loading the next quarter. • Divide food into reasonable portions according to your requirements. • Allow hot food to cool before putting it in the freezer. • Seal all foods, or place in airtight containers to prevent dehydration. • Do not exceed the expiry date shown on food packs
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Crispers • There are two crisper drawers. CHILLED • The top crisper has a temperature control knob offering Chilled or Vegetable storage. Turn the knob to the desired setting. • The Chilled setting is somewhat colder than that of the Vegetable setting. • Do not place foods close to the cold air outlet VEGETABLE as this could restrict the air flow. The automatic ice maker • About 80 ice cubes are made every day. These are made 10 at a time in 7 to eight daily cycles. • Ice making sto
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Care and cleaning • Always disconnect the plug from the mains socket before cleaning the appliance. • Clean the inside of the appliance whenever necessary using a solution of warm water and Bicar- bonate of Soda. ( 1 table spoon to 2 litres of water ). • Dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use pot scourers or abrasive powders to clean the appliance. • Do not use benzine, thinners or any volatile cleaners to clean any part of the refrigerator • Spillages, especially citric and acidic juices,
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Replacing refrigerator lamps Refrigerator top light 1. Remove the screw caps at the bottom of the light cover with a small flat tipped screw driver. 2. Unscrew the two screws securing the lamp cover. 3. Hold the lamp cover and pull forward to remove it. 4. Remove and replace the lamp with one of similar specifications. 5. Reassemble in reverse order. Refrigerator bottom light 1. Snap out the lower catch of the light cover using a small flat tipped screw driver. 2. Pull the light cover
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Questions and answers Why do the front and sides of the refrigerator feel Heating tubes are located beneath the surface to warm? prevent condensation on a cold surface. Why are the doors sometimes difficult to open? When the door is closed and opened immediately thereafter, warm air which entered the refrigerator caused a pressure difference which tends to suck the door closed momentarily. Wait a little while and the door should open easily once more. Why does the refrigerator sometime
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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. 160 Long Street, Hilton, BLOEMFONTEIN Bloemfontein 9301. Tel. 051 400 3900 Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za 5A Marconi Rd. CAPE TOWN Montague Gardens, 7441. Tel. 021 551 8314 CapeTown.Service@defy.co.za 35 Intersite Avenue, DURBAN U
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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 Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of TWO YEARS from date of pur- chase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use, both in workmanship and mate- rial, subject to t
