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Indesit IBD 5517
Indesit IBD 5517
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBINATION
Contents GB
Installation, 2-3-4
GB Positioning and connection
Door reversal
English, 1
Description of the appliance, 5
Overall view
Troubleshooting, 10
Assistance, 11-12
Installation
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Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused plug that Fitting a new plug
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can be plugged into a 13amp socket for immediate use.
Before using the appliance please read the instructions IMPORTANT:
below. WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE...
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Green and Yellow - Earth
Replacing fuse covers:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA approved Blue - Neutral
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used and the fuse
cover re-fitted. Brown - Live
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers: As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
correct colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug. - Connect Green and Yellow wire to terminal
marked ‘E’ or or coloured Green and Yellow.
- Connect Brown wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or
Changing the plug: coloured red or brown.
- Connect Blue wire to terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured
Removing the plug Black or Blue.
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a longer cable or If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be
to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc. fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be
please ensure that either: protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor
- The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re- or at the distribution board.
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
approval. If you are in any doubt about the electrical
or supply to your machine, consult a qualified
- The mains cable is wired directly into a electrician before use.
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)
which is accessible without moving the
appliance. CE Marking certifies that this appliance conforms to
the following EEC directives :
Disposing of the plug Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC & 93/68 EEC
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
fit your socket. The cable should be cut as close as & 93/68/EEC
possible to the moulded plug.
Remove the fuse.
WARNING:
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded
plug into a socket anywhere else.
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GB DOOR REVERSAL
Warning: Before attempting to remove the doors, switch off the electrical supply and pull out the mains plug.
It is recommended that you remove any loose items/fittings from inside the appliance and place food into insulated
containers whilst carrying out this operation.
You may require assistance to carefully lay the appliance onto its back onto suitable protective materials (i.e. original
packaging).
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Description of the
appliance
Overall view GB
The instructions contained in this manual are applicable to different model refrigerators. The diagrams may not
directly represent the appliance purchased. For more complex features, consult the following pages.
Removable
SHELVES* multipurpose
SHELVES*
Compartment for a
2 LITRE BOTTLE
FRUIT and
VEGETABLE bin BOTTLE shelf
FREEZER and
STORAGE
compartment
STORAGE
compartment
Levelling FOOT
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Start-up and use
1. Insert the plug into the socket and ensure that the
internal light illuminates.
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Using the freezer to its full potential Ice3 ice trayï. GB
The fact that they are situated on the top part of the
• Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has freezer drawers ensures greater cleanliness: the ice no
already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked longer comes into contact with the food placed inside
and eaten (within 24 hours). the freezer compartment; furthermore, the dripping of the
• Fresh food that needs to be frozen must not come into water during filling is avoided (a lid to cover up the hole
contact with food that has already been defrosted. after filling with water is also provided).
Fresh food must be stored above the grill in the freezer
compartment and if possible be in direct contact with 1. Pull out the tray by pushing it up. Check that the tray is
the walls (side and rear), where the temperature drops ompletely empty and fill it with water through the opening
below -18°C and guarantees rapid freezing. provided.
• Do not place glass bottles which contain liquids, and 2. Take care not to exceed the level indicated (MAX
which are corked or hermetically sealed in the freezer WATER LEVEL). Excess water prevents the ice cubes
because they could break. from dispensing (if this happens, wait for the ice to
• The maximum quantity of food that may be frozen melt and empty the tray).
daily is indicated on the plate containing the technical 3. Turn the tray 90°: due to the connected compartments
properties located on the bottom left side of the each mould fills with water (see diagram).
refrigerator compartment (for example: Kg/24h: 4) 4. Close the opening with the lid provided and put the
• In order to obtain a greater amount of space in the tray back, placing the top part in the corresponding
freezer compartment, you may remove the bins housing and allowing it to drop in again.
(except the lowest bin and the special COOL CARE 5. When the ice has formed (minimum time approximately
ZONE bin, which has an adjustable temperature) and 8 hours) knock the tray against a hard surface and wet
place the food directly onto the evaporator plates. the outside so that the ice cubes come loose and take
them out through the opening.
! Do not open the door during freezing.
! If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the
freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for
at least 9 -14 hours.
! If the room temperature drops below 14°C for an
MAX
WATER LEVEL
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Maintenance and care
During cleaning and maintenance it is necessary to If the frost layer is greater than 5 mm, it is necessary to
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: defrost manually:
It is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs
on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact.
1. Set the TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob to the
position .
Cleaning the appliance 2. Wrap frozen foods in newspaper and place them in
another freezer or in a cool place.
• The external and internal parts, as well as the rubber
seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been 3. Leave the door open until the frost has melted
soaked in lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda or completely. This can be made easier by placing
neutral soap. Do not use solvents, abrasive products, containers with lukewarm water in the freezer
bleach or ammonia. compartment.
• The removable accessories may be soaked in warm
4. Clean and dry the freezer compartment carefully
water and soap or dishwashing liquid. Rinse and dry
before switching the appliance on again.
them carefully.
• The back of the appliance may collect dust which can 5. Wait for approximately 2 hours, i.e. until the ideal
be removed by delicately using the hose of a vacuum storage conditions have been restored, before placing
cleaner set on medium power. The appliance must be food in the freezer compartment.
switched off and the plug must be pulled out before
cleaning the appliance. Replacing the light bulb
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Precautions and tips
This appliance complies with the following • The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Community Directives: Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and that old household electrical appliances must not be
subsequent amendments; disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
-89/336/EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
Compatibility) and subsequent amendments; in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of
- 2002/96/CE.. the materials they contain and reduce the impact
on human health and the environment. The crossed
out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds
General safety you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
• The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the Consumers may take their old appliance to public
home and is not intended for commercial or industrial waste collection areas, other communal collection
use. areas, or if national legislation allows return it to a
• The appliance must be used to store and freeze food retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
products by adults only and according to the instructions All major household appliance manufacturers are
in this manual. active in the creation of systems to manage the
• The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in collection and disposal of old appliances.
covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the
appliance exposed to rain and storms.
• Do not touch the appliance with bare feet or with wet or Respecting and conserving the environment
moist hands and feet.
• Do not touch the internal cooling elements: this could • Install the appliance in a fresh and well-ventilated
cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. room. Ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight
• When unplugging the appliance always pull the plug and do not place it near heat sources.
from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable. • Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or
• Before cleaning and maintenance, always switch off the opening the door too frequently in order to conserve
appliance and disconnect it from the electrical supply. It energy.
is not sufficient to set the temperature adjustment knobs
on (appliance off) to eliminate all electrical contact. • Do not fill the appliance with too much food:
• In the case of a malfunction, under no circumstances cold air must circulate freely for food to be preserved
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. properly. If circulation is impeded, the compressor will
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may work continuously.
cause injury or further malfunctioning of the appliance.
• Do not use any sharp or pointed utensils or electrical • Do not place hot food directly into the refrigerator.
equipment - other than the type recommended by The internal temperature will increase and force the
the manufacturer - inside the frozen food storage compressor to work harder and will consume more
compartments. energy.
• Do not put ice cubes taken directly from the freezer into
• Defrost the appliance if ice forms (see Maintenance).
your mouth.
A thick layer of ice makes cold transference to food
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
products more difficult and results in increased energy
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
consumption.
lack of experience and knowledge unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of • Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. ensure they are free of debris and to prevent cold air
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not from escaping (see Maintenance).
play with the appliance.
• Keep packaging material out of the reach of children! It
can become a choking or suffocation hazard.
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Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work, before calling for Assistance (see Assistance), check for a solution from the following list.
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Malfunctions: Possible causes / Solutions:
The internal light does not illuminate. • The plug has not been inserted into the electrical socket, or not far
enough to make contact, or there is no power in the house.
The refrigerator and the freezer do not
cool well. • The doors do not close properly or the seals are damaged.
• The doors are opened too frequently.
• The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position
• The refrigerator or the freezer have been over-filled.
• The atmospheric temperature of the area surrounding the appliance is
lower than 14°C.
The food inside the refrigerator is
beginning to freeze. • The TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT knob is not in the correct position.
• The food is in contact with the back inside wall of the refrigerator.
The motor runs continuously.
• The door is not closed properly or is continuously opened.
• The outside ambient temperature is very high.
• The thickness of the frost exceeds 2-3 mm (see Maintenance).
The appliance makes a lot of noise.
• The appliance has not been installed on a level surface (see Installation).
• The appliance has been installed between cabinets that vibrate and
make noise.
• The internal refrigerant makes a slight noise even when the compressor
is off. This is not a defect, it is normal.
There is water at the bottom of the • The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).
refrigerator.
• These raised temperatures are necessary in order to avoid the formation
Some of the external parts of the of condensation on certain parts of the product.
refrigerator become hot.
The back wall of the refrigerator unit • This shows the appliance is operating normally.
is covered in frost or droplets of
water.
There is water at the bottom of the • The water discharge hole is blocked (see Maintenance).
refrigerator.
Switch
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Assistance
Guarantee GB
Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for
twelve months from the date of purchase.
This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either
workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
- The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and
maintenance instructions.
- The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate.
- The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only.
- The appliance has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any
person not authorised by us.
- Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.
- Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property.
- The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.
- Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper
installation.
- Replacement of any consumable item or accessory. These included but not limited to: plugs, cables, batteries,
light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters, covers and filters.
- Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic.
THIS GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON-DOMESTIC
PREMISES.
Indesit also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering
your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers. There will be a charge for our
engineer’s time. To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance, simply call our registration line on 08448 24
24 24 (Republic of Ireland 01 230 0233)
Extended Guarantees
We offer a selection of protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills
for the life of your policy. To find the ideal plan for you please call our advice line on 08448 226 226 (Republic of
Ireland 01 230 0233).
Helpdesk Service
We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any
technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership. Simply call our Indesit Service Hotline on 08448 224 224
(Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call.
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components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug,
and cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no
longer be plugged into mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.
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