Larder
Model MTL2507GW/MTL2507GS
Instruction Book
2
Introducing Your New Larder
Install Your New Larder
Before use
Location
Please read these instructions carefully before using your new Matsui Appliance
. The Appliance is for indoor, domestic use only.
Temperature
Control Knob
When selecting a position to place your Appliance you should make sure that the floor
is flat and firm, and the room well ventilated. Avoid locating your Appliance near a
heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in outbuildings or sun
lounges. It must therefore be installed so that the Appliance has at least 10cm (2 1/2")
of free space and the sides have 2cm (3/4"). The Appliance door can either open to
the right or the left, depending on whichever suits you. See page 5 if you want to reverse the
door swing. Do not drape your Appliance with any covering.
Moving the Appliance
Position your Appliance in front of its final operating position and gentle slide the Appliance
into position.
A minimum of two persons must be used to move the Appliance.
Levelling the Larder
Shelves
Bottle Racks
Remove the packaging support from the base of the Appliance
and replace with the 2 Levelling Feet. Make sure the Appliance
is level. Use the Levelling Feet at the front. If the Appliance is not
level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will be affected.
Cleaning before use
Glass Cover
Cripsper Box
Wipe the inside of the Appliance with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse
with warm water using a damp sponge or cloth. Wash the baskets and shelves in warm
soapy water and dry completely before replacing in the Fridge. The external parts of the
Fridge can be cleaned with wax polish. If you require more information refer to Cleaning on
page 4.
Before plugging in YOU MUST
Leveling
Legs
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the Appliance.
If not, see the section called ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on page 7.
Before switching on!
DO NOT SWITCH ON UNTIL TWO HOURS AFTER MOVING THE APPLIANCE.
The coolant fluid needs time to settle.
Please Note: The Ice Box compartment is for ice only and not for freezing food.
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Getting Started
Switching on your Larder
1 Before connecting the Appliance to the mains supply
make sure that the thermostat control dial is set at position Off.
This is located on the inside the Fridge next to the Ice box.
2 Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to set it to the desired
position, bear in mind that the higher the number, the colder
the temperature.
3 To ensure that the Appliance is cool enough to sufficiently
chill your food wait 24 hours before filling it with food.
Adjusting the temperature
The internal temperature of your Appliance is controlled by
a thermostat. Position 6 makes the Appliance coldest.
Position 1 makes it warmest and Off turns the Appliance
Off. The recommended setting for the Appliance is between
1 and 4 for colder working environments (ie. during Winter) and
5-6 for hotter environments. The temperature of the Appliance
may not operate at the correct temperature if it is in a
particularly hot or cold room or if you open the Appliance
door often.
Is the Larder cold enough?
If you are at all concerned that your Appliance is not being
kept cold enough, or you occasionally wish to check the
temperature, you can purchase a Fridge/Freezer thermometer.
These are available from most supermarkets and hardware shops.
Place the thermometer in the coldest part of your Appliance
(located at the back of the fridge, below the shelf) , where it can
be read easily. Leave overnight, the correct temperature should be
between 0°C and 5°C. See ‘Adjusting the temperature ’.
Thermostat control dial
FRIDGE/FREEZER THERMOMETER …
C
FREEZER
-30… - 20… -10…
FRIDGE
0… +10… +20
+20… +30
+30… +40…
Shopping for chilled foods
Don’t buy in your lunch hour!
Noises inside the Larder!
If you have not owned a Appliance before, you may notice
that it makes some rather unusual noises. Most of these are
perfectly normal, but you should be aware of them!
GURGLING, WHOOSHING
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid
in the cooling system. It has become more pronounced since the
introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will not
affect the performance of your Appliance.
HUMMING, PURRING OR PULSATING
This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the refrigerant
around the system.
Unless you have a Appliance at work to keep the food cold
in the afternoon. Leaving food in your car or at room temperature
for a prolonged period of time could raise food temperature to
dangerous level allowing harmful bacteria to grow.
Keep chilled foods together
Try to keep chilled food together whilst shopping and on the
journey home as this will help to keep the food cooler.
Use a cool bag
Special insulated bags can be bought from most supermarkets and
hardware shops. These keep food cold for longer, but are only for
getting chilled foods home, not storing it.
Unwrap as soon as you get home
Always unpack and place chilled foods in the Appliance
before storing dry food-stuffs.
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In Use
Tips for keeping food perfect in the
Larder
Take extra care with meat and fish
Cooked meats should always be stored on a shelf above raw
meats to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats on a plate which
is large enough to collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
Leave space around food
This allows cold air to circulate around the Appliance,
ensuring all parts of the Appliance are kept cool.
Wrap up food!
To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, food should be
separately packed or covered. Fruit and vegetables need not be
wrapped.
Pre-cooked food should be cooled properly
Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put it in the
Appliance. This will stop the internal temperature of the
Appliance from rising.
Shut the door!
To prevent cold air escaping, try to limit the number of times you
open the door. When returning from shopping, sort foods to be
kept in your Appliance while the door is closed and only
open it to put food in or take food out.
NOTE:
ALWAYS WRAP AND STORE RAW MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH
ON THE LOWEST SHELF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE APPLIANCE.
THIS WILL STOP THEM DRIPPING ONTO, OR
TOUCHING OTHER FOODS. DO NOT STORE INFLAMMABLE
GASES OR LIQUIDS IN THE APPLIANCE.
Cleaning
Cleaning the outside of the Larder
Use standard furniture polish to clean the Appliance
exterior.
Make sure that the door is closed, preventing polish getting on
the magnetic door seal or inside on to the food. Do not use
harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents to clean any part of
your Appliance, as this may scratch the enamel.
Cleaning the inside of the Larder
Make sure the Fridge has been turned off at the mains before
cleaning. The inside of the Fridge can be cleaned with a weak
solution of bicarbonate of soda. Rinse with a damp sponge and
wipe dry. Reconnect to the mains supply.
Cleaning tips
• Clean when food stocks are low.
NOTE: Do not use harsh cleaners, scouring pads or solvents
to clean any part of the Appliance.
5
NOTES
Reverse
the door swing
• Ensure the Appliance is unplugged and empty.
• Adjust the two levelling feet to their highest
position.
• We recommend you have someone to assist
you.
Tools required
• Phillips style screwdriver
• Flat bladed screwdriver
Note: to take the door off it is necessary to tilt the
Appliance backward. You should rest the Freezer on
something solid and place something under the
rollers so that it will not slip during the door
change process.
1.
2.
Undo the screws and remove the hinge bracket
from the base. A spanner may be required to
loosen the bolts first.
Remove the screws and adjustable foot from the
opposite side and fit back to where the hinge
bracket was located.
DO NOT lay the Appliance completely flat as this
may damage the coolant system.
6
Slide
Slidethe
thedoor
doordown
downand
andoff
offthe
the top
top hinge
hinge pin
pin and
and
lift away
appliance.
lift away
fromfrom
the the
appliance.
Check that door is
aligned horizontally
and vertically and that
the seals are closed on all
sides before finally
tightening the bottom
hingle.
Re-adjust the levelling
feet.
7
Remove the hinge bush at the top of the door
and swap it with the blanking plate on the other
side.
Repeat
with
theremove
hinge bush
and blanking
the
screws
and
then
the handle.
plate on the bottom of the door.
Using a screw driver, remove the pin from the
top bracket. Replace it on the opposite bracket.
Ensure the pin is secure
Slide the door on to the top hinge, ensuring it
is all the way up. Screw the bottom hinge into
place on the new side and replace the adjustable
feet
6
Maintenance
Safety
Levelling the Larder
Moving your Larder
Do Not Turn on the Larder for 2 Hours
Hold the Appliance around its sides or base when moving
it. Under no circumstance should it be lifted by holding the edges
of the Top surface.
Make sure the Appliance is level. Use the rotating levelling
feet at the front. If the Appliance is not level, the doors and
magnetic seal alignments will be affected and may cause you
Appliance to work incorrectly.
After the Appliance has been placed it needs to be left for 2
hours. This allows time for the coolant to settle.
Servicing
Repairs and maintenance of the appliance should only be
performed by an authorised, qualified technician.
The Larder is not working
• Check it is plugged in and switched on.
• Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown.
• Plug in another appliance, such as a lamp, to see if the
socket is working.
Condensation appears on the outside of the
Larder
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off
any residue of moisture. If the problem continues call the
Customer Service Department.
Noises
You may hear some unusual noises from time to time. See ‘Noises
inside the Appliance’ on page 3. However if your Appliance
begins to make noises you have not heard before call the
Customer Service Department.
If you are not able to identify and eliminate the faults according to
the above recommendations, contact the Customer Service
Department, advising of model number of the appliance which is
shown on the back of the rating plate.
Do not attempt to repair your Appliance yourself as it might
endanger you and others.
Care when handling
Location
Do not place your Appliance near a heat source,
e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight in
outbuildings or sun lounges.
WARNING!
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorised
service personnel to carry out servicing or
repairs which involves the removal of covers.
To avoid the risk of an electric shock do not
attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
Disposal
Old appliances still have some residual value. An environmentally
friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials
can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in your
appliance and insulation materials require special disposal
procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back of the
appliance are damaged prior to disposal. Up to date information
concerning options for disposing of your old appliance and
packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local
council office.
Locks
If your Appliance is fitted with a lock, to prevent children
being entrapped keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity
of the appliance.
If disposing of an old Appliance break off any old locks or
latches as a safeguard.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
MTL2507GW/MTL2507GS
Rated Voltage
(V)
230
Rated Frequency
(Hz)
50
Input Current
(A)
0.60
Input power
(W)
100
Larder Volume
245
Net Capacity (Litres)
(Cubic Feet)
8.8
Weight
(kg)
46
Product Dimension h/w/d
(mm)
Refrigerant
1440 x 545 x 570
25g
(weight)
Weight and Dimensions are approximate. Because we continually
strive to improve our products we may change specifications and
designs without prior notice.
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