This document is an instruction manual for the STIRLING 473L French Door Fridge, model number STR-H470FF. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's function, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The STIRLING 473L French Door Fridge is a freestanding refrigeration appliance designed for indoor domestic use. It features a French door design with separate compartments for refrigeration and freezing. The appliance has a total net/gross volume of 401L/473L.
The fridge compartment is located at the top and is suitable for short-term storage of fresh food. It includes two removable glass shelves, six door balconies, an anti-bacteria and deodorisation module, and a chiller and crisper temperature control. A "fresh zone" at the bottom of the fridge compartment consists of a covered crisper drawer with humidity control and a covered chiller/crisper drawer with temperature control, designed to maintain optimum storage conditions for fresh produce. The chiller function allows for storing highly perishable foods like meats, poultry, or seafood at a lowered temperature, keeping them fresh but not frozen. The crisper function is for storing fresh fruit or vegetables, maintaining suitable temperature and humidity levels. The crisper drawer has a humidity control on its cover, allowing for low humidity (open control) for fruits to prevent premature rotting, and high humidity (closed control) for vegetables to keep greens crisper.
The freezer compartment is located at the bottom and is suitable for freezing domestic quantities of fresh food and long-term storage (up to three months) of frozen food. It is equipped with two slide-out trays and four drawers for convenient access and organised storage. This is a frost-free appliance, meaning manual defrosting of the freezer compartment is not necessary as it defrosts automatically.
The appliance features an exterior control panel on the refrigerator door, allowing users to view and adjust temperatures for both fridge and freezer compartments, select operation modes, and lock the control panel. The display shows current temperature settings and indicators for various modes.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: STR-H470FF
- Product Code: 7585
- Rated Voltage, Frequency and Current: 220-240V~50Hz 1.5A
- Climate Class: T (suitable for ambient temperatures between 16°C and 43°C)
- Electrical Protection Class: I
- Input Power: 180W
- Defrost Power: 220W
- Lamp Power: 1x 3W, 1x 0.5W (interior LED light)
- Refrigerant: R600a (66g) - a flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant.
- Insulation Blowing Agent: Cyclopentane - a flammable blowing gas.
- Total Net / Gross Volume: 401L / 473L
- Dimensions: 1800 (H) x 800 (W) x 665 (D) mm
- Net Weight: 85.4 kg
- Warranty: 3-year warranty, with a 5-year compressor warranty.
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: Located on the outside door of the refrigerator compartment, it displays temperatures and mode indicators. It lights up for 2 minutes when a door is opened or a control is pressed. It automatically locks after 25 seconds of inactivity.
- Operation Modes:
- Eco Mode: Recommended for normal, day-to-day operation, maintaining 5°C in the fridge and -18°C in the freezer. Fridge and freezer controls are ineffective in this mode.
- Holiday Mode: Maintains 17°C in the fridge (no refrigeration) while the freezer continues to run at its set temperature. Fridge control is ineffective.
- Super Freezing Mode: For fast freezing large amounts of fresh food, dropping the freezer temperature to -25°C for 50 hours. Freezer control is ineffective.
- Customised Mode: Allows individual temperature settings for both fridge and freezer compartments.
- Temperature Control:
- Fridge Compartment: Adjustable in Customised mode from 2°C to 8°C, or can be set to "OFF" to shut off refrigeration.
- Freezer Compartment: Adjustable in Customised mode from -14°C to -22°C.
- First Use (Default Settings): Factory default settings are 5°C in the fridge and -18°C in the freezer. For fast cool-down, set to coldest settings for about 2 hours, then adjust.
- Fresh Food Storage Tips:
- Do not open doors for too long or too often.
- Avoid overloading the fridge; ensure space for cold airflow.
- Cool hot food to room temperature before storing.
- Wipe containers clean and dry.
- Thaw frozen foods in the fridge compartment.
- Use sealed containers or bags.
- Cover cooked foods.
- Store butter and cheese in airtight containers.
- Ensure milk bottles are properly closed.
- Do not store bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Fresh Food Tips:
- Only freeze thoroughly cleaned fresh food.
- Use good quality, freezer-proof packaging.
- Remove air from packages and seal tightly.
- Date and label food.
- Keep portions small for rapid freezing.
- Avoid fresh food touching already frozen food.
- Allow space for air circulation around items.
- Do not add large amounts of fresh food to the freezer during the 24-hour freezing period for best results.
- Do not place hot foods or liquids that may evaporate in the freezer.
- Storing Frozen Food Tips:
- Buy frozen food in quantities that can be stored immediately.
- Use insulated containers for shopping.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for pre-packed food.
- Rewrap opened frozen food airtight.
- Do not store bottles or carbonated liquids in the freezer.
- Do not refreeze thawed food; use immediately or discard.
- Avoid removing items from the freezer with damp/wet hands to prevent skin abrasions.
- Energy Saving Tips:
- Locate in the coolest area of the room, away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Cool hot foods before placing in the freezer.
- Wrap foods properly to reduce frost build-up.
- Do not line storage drawers/shelves with foil or paper.
- Do not pack food packages too close.
- Organise and label food to reduce door openings.
- Minimise unnecessary door openings.
- Do not run permanently on the lowest temperature setting.
- Power Failure: Most power failures are short; minimise door openings. For longer outages, take steps to protect food. Do not refreeze completely thawed food.
- Going Away:
- Short vacation (<1 month): Leave appliance operating.
- Long vacation: Remove all food, unplug, clean and dry interior. Leave door slightly open to prevent odour/mould (restrict children's access).
- Holiday mode: Choose this mode to switch off the fridge while keeping the freezer operating.
- Moving the Appliance: Remove all food, tape down drawers/shelves/doors. Turn levelling feet up. Protect exterior with soft material and keep upright.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning:
- Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.
- Remove food, shelves, and drawers.
- Wash interior surfaces and accessories with a damp, warm cloth moistened in a baking soda solution.
- Wring out excess water before cleaning around electrical parts.
- Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
- Clean the outside with a damp, well-wrung cloth, keeping the control panel area dry.
- Keep door gaskets clean.
- Do not use abrasive, acid, oil, or solvent-based cleaning agents, flammable fluids, or steam cleaners.
- Ensure the appliance is completely dry before placing it back into service.
- Avoid contact of ethereal oils and organic solvents with plastic parts.
- Defrosting: The freezer compartment is frost-free and defrosts automatically; manual defrosting is not necessary.
- Interior Light: The interior lamp is an LED light and can only be replaced by authorised service personnel.
- Service, Repair, and Spare Parts: Do not attempt to alter, modify, or repair any part unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Genuine spare parts are available through the after-sales support centre.
- Levelling the Appliance: The appliance must be installed level for proper operation and door seal alignment. It can be tilted onto its wheels for movement. Levelling feet at the base can be adjusted (clockwise to raise, anticlockwise to lower) to level the cabinet.
- Levelling the Doors: C-type washers are provided to realign the fridge compartment (upper) doors if they are out of alignment after transport or loading. This involves lifting the lower part of the door and inserting a washer between the bottom of the door and the middle hinge.
- Rubber Buffers: Each door has a rubber block (buffer) to relieve impact when closing. If missing, replacements can be inserted into the door hole.
- Electrical Connection:
- The appliance must be earthed and plugged into a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power outlet.
- Ensure the plug is easily accessible after installation for disconnection.
- Allow the fridge to stand upright for at least 4 hours before plugging in to allow refrigerant gases to settle.
- Do not cut or remove the earth prong from the power cord.
- Secure the power supply cord behind the unit to prevent injury.
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