Fridge-freezer
combined
Instructions for installation and use
BA 12 - BA 12 S
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Safety - a good habit to get into.
ATTENTION
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen-
eral switch in your home); it is not sufficient to place the
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).
temperature regulation knob on
to cut off the power.
8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when play-
ing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a lock,
keeo the key out of the reach of small children.
1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if pro-
tected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the rain
and whether is exceedingly dangerous.
2. The appliance should be used only by adults and exclu-
sively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the instruc-
tions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances should
children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this product.
3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.
4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this appli-
ance by connecting it to the power supply with extensions or
multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has been installed be-
tween two cabinets, make sure that the supply chord is not
dangerously crimped or trapped beneath a heavy object.
5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.
9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chap-
ter entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you re-
solve the problem, before calling an after-sales service cen-
tre. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering
with the internal components.
10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the con-
nections are made using special terminals and in others a special
tool must be used to access the connections.
11. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by
the manufacturer.
12. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.
6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
Installation
Levelling
Proper installation of the appliance is essential to en-
sure the best and most efficient performance of your
appliance.
The floor should be perfectly level; if not, you can adjust the
feet at the front of the appliance.
Earthing
Ventilation
Before making the electrical connection, check that the volt-
age shown on the data plate, that you will find on the bot-
tom left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper, cor-
responds to that of your home and that the socket is earthed
in compliance with all current electrical regulations. If the
system is not earthed, the manufacturer declines all liability
for consequent damages or losses. Do not use adapters or
multiple sockets.
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there-
fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:
- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access
the socket where it is plugged in.
Check the power load
The electrical socket must support the maximum power load
of the appliance shown on the data plate (on the bottom
left hand side of the appliance next to the crisper).
- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.
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.
Before plugging the appliance to the mains
Stand the appliance upright and wait at least 3 hours before
plugging the appliance into the mains to ensure proper per-
formance.
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As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Electrical connection
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that
can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate use. Before
using the appliance please read the instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re-
fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
How to connect an alternative plug:
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour that
is embossed in words on the base of the plug. Replacements
can be obtained directly from your nearest Service Depot.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE
“NEUTRAL” (“N”)
“LIVE” (“L”)
BROWN
GREEN AND YELLOW
“EARTH” (“E”)
Removing the plug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
GREEN &
YELLOW
13 ampere fuse
BROWN
BLUE
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
or:
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.
Disposing of the plug:
Disposing of the appliance:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an
alternative plug:
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
and dispose of it as described above.
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow
Blue
Brown
- Earth
- Neutral
- Live
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A Closer Look
Drain system for the elimination of defrost
water
Temperature regulation knob
J
K
L
A
Use this knob to regulate the temperature of the
two compartments. The following settings are avail-
able:
Removable shelves which can be positioned at
different levels
Refrigerator is OFF;
minimum refrigeration setting;
Light
maximum refrigeration setting.
Removable shelf with egg
B
A
compartment
Removable door shelf for food
C
products
L
B
C
Removable door shelf for bottles
D
K
Ice tray
E
J
Adjustable feet
D
E
F
I
Compartments for storing
G
H
Compartment for storing and
H
freezing
G
Fruit and vegetable drawers
I
G
F
F
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Setting up Your Appliance
Before storing food in your refrigerator, wipe the interior
with a solution of warm water and bicarbonate of soda.
After having plugged the appliance into the socket, make
sure that the refrigerator light has turned on. Then turn the
thermostat knob “A” to one of the normal settings.
After a couple of hours, you can place fresh food in the
refrigerator.
ATTENTION
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.
How to use the refrigerator compartment...
whether the compressor is operating or not at a given time.
Do not be concerned about this! The refrigerator is operat-
ing normally.
The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in-
side the appliance
= less cold
= colder
It is recommended that a medium setting be used.
If the thermostat knob is positioned on higher settings while
the refrigerator is heavily filled and the ambient tempera-
ture high, the appliance may run continuously, resulting in
the formation of frost on the back cooling area. This will
lead to an increase in energy consumption.
To avoid this situation, just turn the thermostat knob
to a lower setting so that the appliance defrosts auto-
matically.
To increase the amount of space, optimize arrangement and
improve appearance, this appliance has a “cooling area”
located within the back panel of the refrigerator compart-
ment. When the appliance is operating, this panel may be
covered with frost or droplets of water depending on
Storing Food in the Refrigerator Compartment
Food
Storage Time
2 or 3 days
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).
On the shelf above the vegetable crisper
(which is the coldest area).
Fresh cheese
3 or 4 days
1 month
Eggs
In special egg rack on door.
On any shelf.
Butter, margarine
Cooked or precooked food
(placer in air-tight containers and when cool store
in refrigerator)
3 or 4 days
3 or 4 days
On any shelf.
On any shelf.
Sausages, salami, sandwich meats in general, fresh
pasta, custards,puddings, chocolates, cream
pastries, bread, dry pastries, red tomatoes
Bottled products, milk, drinks, yoghurt
Fruits and legumes
On special door shelves.
In vegetable crisper.
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).
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- 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.
- Remember to follow our instructions on the storage life of
different foods: If not stored correctly, even the freshest
food will deteriorate quite quickly.
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- Contrary to popular belief, cooked foods do not keep longer
than fresh food.
- Remember to cool hot food before storing, otherwise the
temperature inside the appliance will increase, causing the
compressor to work harder and use more energy.
- Do not store liquids in unsealed containers since this will
increase the humidity and lead to the formation of frost in
the refrigerator.
Fig. 1
- The refrigerator compartment of your appliance is fitted
with practical, removable shelves (Fig. 1) whose height can
be adjusted to allow for storage of large containers. These
shelves can also be tilted for storage of opened bottles.
How to use the freezer compartment...
Consult a specialized manual when packaging foods
for freezing.
- Do not store full bottles in the freezer since they could
explode when they freeze. (Remember that liquids increase
in volume when frozen).
- Remember that you should never re-freeze products you
have allowed to thaw, even if only partially: cook the food,
then either eat (within 24 hours) or re-freeze it.
- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should
not touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place
the food that you wish to freeze in the top compartment
where the temperature will fall below -18°C, which is ideal
for freezing food properly. Remember that proper conser-
vation depends on the speed of freezing.
- If the room temperature remains below 14°C for an ex-
tended period of time the freezer will not reach the tem-
peratures required for storage, and storage life will be shorter.
In this case, frozen foodstuffs should be used within a rela-
tively short period of time.
- Do not open the freezer door during freezing.
- Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data plate
on the left of the crisper.
- For the best conservation and defrosting, remember to
freeze small portions; this will ensure rapid and uniform freez-
ing. Mark package with a description of the contents and
the date it was frozen.
- In order to have a larger storage volume, the freezer com-
partment can be used without its drawers (except for the
first one from the bottom), placing food directly onto the
evaporator plates. After introducing the food to be stored,
make sure that the door shuts properly.
- In the case of power failure or breakdown, 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.
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Once you have filled the ice tray up with water through the
hole indicated, turn it by 90 °. Thanks to the connected
compartments, the water fills up the special shapes, after
which you can cover the hole up with the special cap and
place the ice tray in the inner door of the freezer
compartment.
Once the ice has formed, all you need to do is to knock the
tray against a hard surface so that the ice cubes come away
from their housing and come out of the same hole used to
fill the tray with water. To make it easier for the ice cubes to
come out, wet the outside of the tray.
WARNING: every time you fill up the ice tray with water ,
make sure that the same is completely empty and that there
are no traces of ice left inside it.
The minimum time required for ice to form well is
approximately 8 hours.
Ice trays
This new concept of ice trays is an exclusive Merloni patent.
The fact that they are situated on the inner door of the
freezer compartment ensures greater ergonomics and
cleanliness: the ice no longer comes into contact with the
food placed inside the freezer compartment; furthermore,
the dripping of the water during filling is avoided (a lid to
cover up the hole after filling with water is also provided).
Instructions for use (Fig. 2)
Fill up the tray with water via the special hole up to the level
indicated (MAX WATER LEVEL), taking care not to exceed it:
inserting more water than is necessary will lead to the
formation of ice which could obstruct the exit of the ice
cubes.
If you have used an excessive amount of water, you will
have to wait until the ice has melted, empty out the tray
and re-fill it with water.
Fig. 2
Energy Saving Tips
- Check the door seals
- Install the appliance correctly
keep the gaskets clean and soft so that they fit closely against
This means that the appliance should be installed away from
the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.
heat sources or direct sunlight in a well ventilated room.
- Never store hot foods
- Correct temperature settings
A container of hot food in the refrigerator will increase the
temperature significantly; allow food to cool to room tem-
perature before storing.
Set the refrigerator or freezer temperature knob to one of
the medium settings. Very low temperatures will not only
consume a great deal of energy but will neither improve or
lengthen the storage life of the food. Excessively low tem-
perature may in fact spoil vegetables, cold meats and cheese.
- Check your appliance for build up of ice
Remember to check the walls of the freezer for frost; when
the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately
(See “Maintenance Instructions”).
- Do not overfill your appliance
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air
circulation. Overfilling your appliance will prevent this circu-
lation and overwork the compressor.
- Shut the doors
Open your appliance only when strictly necessary; remem-
ber that every time you open the door most of the cold air
will be lost. The motor will have to run, and consume en-
ergy, to restore the correct temperature.
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Guide to Using the Freezer
Meat and Fish
Tenderising
(days)
Storage
(months)
Food
Wrapping
Thawing Time
Beef Roast
Lamb
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
Tinfoil
2 / 3
1 / 2
1
9 / 10
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
Not required.
6
6
8
Pork Roast
Veal Roast
1
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Pork Chops
6
Not required.
Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and
then in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)
Veal/Lamb Cutlets
Minced Meat
6
2
Not required.
In aluminium containers covered with cling
wrap.
Freshly
minced
Slowly in refrigerator.
Heart and Liver
Sausages
Plastic Baggies
Cling Wrap or Tinfoil
Tinfoil
3
2
9
6
Not required.
As necessary.
Chicken and Turkey
Duck and Goose
1 / 3
1 / 4
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Tinfoil
Pheasant, Partrige and
Wild Duck
Tinfoil
1 / 3
9
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Hare and Rabbit
Venison
Tinfoil
3 / 4
5 / 6
6
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Not required.
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
9
Large Fish
4 / 6
2 / 3
3 / 6
Small Fish
Crustaceans
Not required.
Store in salted water in aluminium
containers or plastic containers.
Shellfish
3
Very slowly in refrigerator.
Boiled Fish
Fried Fish
Tinfoil or Cling Wrap
Plastic Baggies
12
In hot water.
4 / 6
Directly in pan.
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Fruits and Vegetables
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Food
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing Time
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Apples and Pears
Peel and cut into slices.
Peel and pit.
2’
12
12
Apricots, Peaches,
Cherries and Plums
In Containers (cover
with syrup)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
1’ / 2’
Strawberries
Blackberries and
Raspberries
In Containers (cover
with sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Rinse and fry.
10 / 12
In Containers (add
10% sugar)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
Cooked Fruit
Fruit Juice
Cut, cook and strain.
Wash, cut and crush.
12
In Containers (sugar
to taste)
In refrigerator very
slowly.
10 / 12
Remove leaves, cut head
into small pieces and blanch
in water and a little lemon
juice.
Cauliflower
2’
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Cabbage and
Brussel Sprouts
Wash and cut into small
pieces.
1’ / 2’
10 / 12
At room temperature.
Peas
Shell and wash.
2’
2
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Not required.
French Beans
Wash and slice if required.
10 / 12
Carrots, Peppers
and Turnips
Peel, wash and slice if
necessary.
3’ / 4’
Plastic Baggies
12
Not required.
Mushrooms and
Asparagus
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Wash, peel and cut up.
Wash and mince.
3’ / 4’
2’
6
At room temperature.
At room temperature.
Not required.
Spinach
Plastic Baggies
12
Wash and cut up in small
pieces.
Plastic Baggies or
Containers
Vegetable for Soups
3’
6 / 7
Blanching
Time
Storage
(months)
Various Foods
Preparation
Wrapping
Thawing time
At room temperature
and in the oven.
Bread
Plastic Baggies
4
6
About 10 minutes at
room temperature,
cook at 100/200°C.
Cakes
Plastic Baggies
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Cream
Butter
Plastic Containers
6
6
In original wrapping
or tinfoil
In refrigerator.
Boiled Food or
Vegetable Soup
Plastic or Glass
Containers
At room temperature or
in hot water.
3 / 6
10
Freeze without shells
in small containers
At room temperature or
in refrigerator.
Eggs
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Caring for Your Appliance
Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance Cleaning and maintenance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
Always unplug the appliance from the mains before
cleaning.
off the general switch in your home).
- Your appliance is manufactured with hygienic odourless
materials. To preserve these characteristics, always use sealed
containers for strong smelling foods to avoid the formation
of odours that are difficult to remove.
- Use only a water and bicarbonate solution: Clean the
internal and exterior of your appliance with a sponge soaked
with a warm water and sodium bicarbonate solution, which
is also a good disinfectant. If you do not have any sodium
bicarbonate at home, use neutral detergent.
Defrosting
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other tools to speed
up the defrosting process, unless they have been rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
How to defrost the refrigerator compartment
This appliance features automatic defrosting; condensed
water flows to the back of the appliance through a drain
(see Fig. 3) where the heat produced by the compressor
causes it to evaporate to the exterior.
- What not to use: Do not use abrasive detergents, bleach
or detergents containing ammonia. Never use solvent based
products.
The only precaution you need take, is to ensure the drain
hole behind the crisper is cleaned regularly, so that the wa-
ter can drain freely.
- Dishwashable: All the removable parts can be cleaned by
soaking in hot soapy water or detergent. If you own a
dishwasher, you may wash these parts in the dishwasher.
Remember to dry thoroughly before replacing them.
- What about the back panel? Dust may deposit on the back
panel and affect the proper running of the appliance. To
remove dust, vacuum away the dust very carefully using the
appropriate vacuum cleaner accessory.
- 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 doors open to prevent the
formation of bad odours and mould.
- Replacing the light bulb.
When replacing the light of the refrigerator compartment
unplug the unit from the power supply and chang the used
lamp with another one of not more than 15 W.
For access ti lamp "A", remove the centre screw "B" at the
back of the lamp cover, as indicated in fig. 5.
Fig. 3
How to defrost the freezer compartment
Remember to regularly remove frost with the scraper pro-
vided (never use a knife).
When the layer of frost is more than 5 mm thick you should
defrost the appliance. Follow these steps: set knob A to “ ”;
wrap deep frozen and frozen foods in newspaper; and place
them in the refrigerator or in a cool place. Leave the freezer
door open so that the frost thaws completely, placing basins
of warm water in the freezer to speed up defrosting.
The unit is provided with a system which allows the defrost
water to be collected in a container to be placed beneath
the unit (proceed as illustrated in fig. 4).
A
B
Dry the inside of the unit carefully.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
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Trouble Shooting
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in-
form 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 Refrigerator does not Work
Check that:
· The mains switch of your home is on;
· The plug is inserted correctly in the socket;
· The socket is working; to check this connect the appliance
to another socket in the room.
The Temperature in the Refrigerator and Freezer
is too High
Check that:
TI
93139180000
Cod.
S/N 704211801
RG 2330
220 - 240 V-
Mod.
Fuse
A
Max 15 w
50 Hz 150 W
W
· The doors are shut properly and that the door seal is not
damaged;
· The thermostat knob is on the correct setting;
· The refrigerator has not been overfilled.
Class
Freez. Capac
Poder de Cong Clase
340
75
Total
Net
Util
Utile
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
Gross
Bruto
Brut
N
Classe
kg/24 h 4,0
Pressure
HIGH-235
LOW 140
Compr.
Syst.
Test
R 134 a
P.S-I.
kg 0,090
Kompr.
Food in the Refrigerator is too Cold
Check that:
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· The thermostat knob is on the correct setting;
· Food is not touching the back of the appliance, which is
very cold.
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.
The Motor Runs Continuously
Check whether:
· The doors are not closed properly or that they have been
opened continuously;
· The room temperature is not too high;
· Any frost buildup is not more than 2-3 mm.
The Appliance is Noisy
Check whether:
· The appliance is perfectly level;
· The appliance has been installed between cabinets or other
objects that vibrate or make noise;
· Remember that the refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes
a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is not
running (this is quite normal).
There is Water on the Bottom of the Refrigerator
Check whether:
· The defrost drain is clogged.
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Reversing the door opening
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