Drija Black - User Manual

This document is a user manual for a DRIJA Black refrigerator/freezer, designed with Italian inspiration. It highlights key features, usage instructions, and maintenance guidelines for the appliance.

Function Description:

The DRIJA Black refrigerator/freezer is a household appliance designed for storing food, offering both refrigeration and freezing capabilities. It incorporates an INVERTER technology for efficient operation and boasts a 10-year warranty on the compressor, along with a 12-month general warranty. The appliance features a separate microcomputer control system for precise temperature management in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, displayed via an LED touch panel. It includes an automatic defrosting function to maintain food freshness and an alarm system that alerts users if the door remains open for more than one minute. The refrigerator is suitable for various applications, including staff kitchen areas, rural houses, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast settings.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Capacity: 480 Liters (17 Cubic Feet)
• Refrigerant: Isobutene (R600a), an environmentally friendly but flammable natural gas.
• Voltage Fluctuation Range: 98V-132V. A plug and cord capable of withstanding more than 15A are required for safety.
• Compressor Warranty: 10 years.
• General Warranty: 12 months.
• Freezer Temperature Setting: Default is -18°C, adjustable.
• Refrigerator Temperature Setting: Adjustable.
• Power Requirement: A 1000W pressurizer is recommended for areas with low voltage to protect the refrigerator.

Usage Features:

• Energy Saving and Noise Reduction: Designed for optimal cooling with reduced energy consumption and noise levels.
• LED Display and Touch Button: Convenient interface for setting temperatures and monitoring functional status.
• Door Opening Alarm System: Notifies users if the door is left open for over a minute.
• Tempered Glass Shelves: Safe, reliable, easy to clean, and durable.
• Removable Door Seal: Easy to clean and replace, ensuring a long service life.
• Freezer Compartment: Includes door trays, glass shelves, and drawers for storing pre-frozen food, making ice cream, and ice cubes. Not suitable for freezing fresh food in one-star, two-star, or three-star compartments.
• Refrigerator Compartment: Features a freezer ice machine, refrigerator drawer, glass shelves, and a drinking machine. Suitable for storing fruits, vegetables, drinks, dairy products, and other foods.
• Holiday Mode: Runs the refrigerator at 6°C and the freezer at -15°C.
• Super Freezer Mode: Activates continuous compressor operation for faster freezing, automatically turning off after 24 hours or when the freezer reaches -28°C.
• Super Fridge Mode: Rapidly cools the fridge compartment to 0°C for maximum freshness, lasting up to 150 minutes before automatically deactivating.
• Lock Button: Disables other control panel buttons to prevent accidental changes.
• Installation: Requires adequate air circulation (at least 30 cm above and 10 cm on sides) and a level surface to prevent vibrations and noise. Plastic feet can be adjusted for leveling.
• Food Storage: Foods should be divided into suitable pieces, packed separately in odorless, airtight, and watertight materials. Hot food should be cooled to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Glass bottles or containers should not be placed in the freezing chamber or block air outlets.
• Power Outage: Short-term power failures generally do not affect temperature significantly. For prolonged outages, activating "Super Freezer" mode in advance is recommended.

Maintenance Features:

• Cleaning:
  • Always disconnect power before cleaning.
  • Avoid water on switches, control panels, and door lights.
  • Use a mild cleaner and soft cloth for exterior dirt.
  • Clean door sealing strips with clean water and a dry cloth.
  • Do not rinse the refrigerator directly with water.
  • Avoid metal cloths, abrasive cleaners, strong alkaline detergents, or flammable/toxic cleaning fluids.
  • Clean the refrigerator body and dust from the floor regularly (monthly recommended).
  • Promptly clean oil or oily food soup stains to prevent corrosion and cracking of the coating.
• Defrosting: Automatic defrosting function, no manual operation required.
• Vacation: For short vacations, leave the refrigerator running with storable food. For longer periods, remove all food, unplug, clean thoroughly, and leave the door open to prevent odors.
• Troubleshooting: The manual provides a table for common faults, possible causes, and remedial actions, such as checking power connections, closing doors completely, and ensuring the appliance is level.
• Compressor Heat: It is normal for the compressor's external temperature to exceed 80°C during operation; avoid touching it.
• Dew Drops: Formation of dew drops on the outside of the refrigerator is normal in high humidity or rainy conditions; wipe with a dry cloth.
• Noise: Initial operation may be louder due to rapid cooling; noise levels decrease once the internal temperature stabilizes. Expansion/contraction of parts and control device operations can also cause normal sounds.
• Electrical Safety: Regularly check for damage to the power line and plug, dust on the plug, abnormal heat, loose sockets, and ensure the plug is fully inserted. Wait 5 minutes after disconnecting before plugging back in.