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How to use this manual

This document is intended for all individuals who provide Technical Support
Services (T.S.S.). This is intended to help in repairing the product to which this
document refers. It serves as a support document for technical consultations.
This manual contains notes warning about safety issues:

Electrical hazard:This identifies potential risks for the

appliance. Such risks may cause permanent damage to the
appliance.

Warning:This identifies information or circumstances that

may cause personal injuries or death.

!
Important:This identifies information that is critical for a

I correct understanding of the product.

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Breach of this copyright will be prosecuted in accordance with applicable legislation
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Fagor Electrodomésticos reserves the right to introduce, without prior notifi cation,
any modifi cations to the characteristics of its products.
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Table of contents

1.- Warnings and precautions ...................................1

2.- Features .................................................................2
3.- Description of operation .......................................6
3. 1.- General
description .............................................................6
3.1. 1.- Refrigeration circuit ......................................................6
3.1.2.- Operating components .................................................8
3.1.3.- NTC Sensors ..............................................................10
3.1.3. 1.- Temperature regulation with broken sensors ...... 11
3.1.4.- Control ........................................................................12
3.1.4. 1.- User Interface ......................................................12
3.1.4.2.- True temperature (thermometer) .........................16
3.1.4.3.- Cold barrier broken alarm ...................................17
3.1.4.4.- Start-up temperature regulation ..........................18
3.1.4.5.- Normal mode temperature regulation ................19
3.1.4.6.- Battery defrosting ................................................20
3. 2.-
Troubleshooting .................................................................21
3.2. 1.- Basic troubleshooting .................................................21
3.2.1.1.- Not chilled at all ...................................................21
3.2.1.2.- Refrigerator not chilled ........................................21
3.2.1.3.- Refrigerator freezes ............................................22
3.2.1.4.- Freezer not very cold ..........................................22
3.2.1.5.- Condensation in refrigerator ................................23
3.2.1.6.- Noise ...................................................................23
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3.2.2.- Breakdown warnings ..................................................24

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3.2.3.- TSS Mode ..................................................................25

3.2.3.1.- Digital Interface ...................................................25
3.2.3.2.- Mini LCD Interface ..............................................27
3.2.3.3.- Maxi LCD Interface .............................................29
3.2.4.- Autotest Mode ............................................................32
3. 3.- Assembly and disassembly
instructions ............................34
3.3.1.- Changing the way the door opens .............................34
3.3.2.- Refrigerator compartment ..........................................36
3.3.3.- Control Panel .............................................................36
3.3.4.- Freezer compartment .................................................37
3.3.5.- Seal ............................................................................39
3.4.- Electrical schema ..............................................................40
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Warnings and precautions

1.- Warnings and precautions

This study refers to the following Combined No Frost Total models manufactured
from JANUARY 2009:

Type: DUO-23 S NFT Height: 1,860 mm Width: 598 mm

Type: DUO-23 S NFT A+ Height: 1,860 mm Width: 598 mm
Type: DUO-24 S NFT Height: 2,010 mm Width: 598 mm
Type: DUO-24 S NFT A+ Height: 2,010 mm Width: 598 mm
● Refrigerant
These products are fi lled with isobutane refrigerant.
Isobutane (R 600 a)

! This refrigerant is flammable, and products

which use it may be identified as follows:

- R 600 a is displayed on the features identification plate

- R 600 a is displayed on the compressor
- Flammable symbol on the compressor
When undertaking repairs with isobutane refrigerant the following precautions must
be taken.
In all cases:
1.- Make sure the place where the repairs are to be performed is well-ventilated.
2.- Check that there are no naked fl ames, heat sources or electric arcs.
3.- Do not smoke.
4.- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Do not wear clothing made of
synthetic fi bres.
In the workshop:
A specifi c area should be reserved, with full or half-height walls, to be used
exclusively for working with circuits containing isobutane.
In the user’s home:

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Features
For repair operations, use an area with an external exit. If necessary, the refrigerator
must be moved. Do not carry out repairs in enclosed areas. Ventilate by opening
doors and windows.

2.- Features

● Holiday function
Affects the refrigerator compartment. Manually activated.
The aim is to prevent unpleasant smells when the refrigerator is not in use. On
selecting this function, the refrigerator maintains a special temperature of +14 ºC.
● Refrigerator door open alarm
Affects both compartments. An acoustic alarm beeps when the one of the doors
stays open for more than 2 minutes. The refrigerator light also switches off.
In holiday mode, the door alarm is activated after 10 seconds.
● SuperCool function
Affects the refrigerator compartment. Manually activated.
By selecting this function, the temperature is changed to +1 ºC for 6 hours or until
the function is cancelled manually.
● SuperFrost function
Affects the freezer compartment. Manually activated.
By selecting this function, the temperature is changed to -30 ºC for 52 hours or until
the function is cancelled manually.
If you select it before 4 hours have elapsed since the last defrosting, the defrost
cycle will not be implemented. If more than 4 hours have elapsed, a defrosting cycle
will take place.
On fi nishing, either automatically or manually, a defrosting cycle will take place if
more than 4 hours have elapsed since the previous defrosting. After the defrosting
cycle, it will return to normal operation.

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● Listeria Thermometer
The refrigerator may have a temperature pilot light. This is a luminescent display
indicating “OK” if the temperature is 4 ºC or lower.

Temperature > 4 ºC (more than)

Listeria Thermometer

Temperature < 4 ºC (less than)

In models with an LCD screen in the

door, the screen will display
the following message:
Mini LCD: Only references for the French
market
Maxi LCD: When French is selected as the language

Listeria Thermometer

● Carbon fi lter
The refrigerator may have a carbon fi lter to absorb strange food smells. This fi lter
also traps microorganisms (bacteria and mould) in the air circulating in the
refrigerator.
It is recommended that the fi lter is changed every six months.

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● S.P.A.
The refrigerator may include an accessory to maintain a constant humidity level in
the vegetable drawer, to improve food conservation. It is situated on the separation
joint of the vegetable drawer.
Inside it there is a gel that regulates the humidity and releases humidity into the
drawer if necessary. It needs to be fi lled with water regularly. The system has a
tank with a cup and a level that indicates when it is full.
It is recommended that the fi lter is changed every 2 years.

● Water dispenser
The refrigerator may have a water dispenser. It consists of a tank on the inside of
the door and a mechanically-activated dispenser on the outside of the door.

Tank
Dispenser

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● Door detectors
These models have a door detector for each compartment:
• Refrigerator: Traditional mechanical button.

• Freezer: Magnetic reed detector

Push button

Reed Magnet

Reed detector: This is a contact that closes when a magnet is brought near

Freezer door closed: Freezer door open:

MagnetMagnet
Reed

Reed

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3.- Description of operation

3.1.- General description

3.1.1.- Refrigeration circuit

The cooling system is No-Frost. The air fl ow generated inside the refrigerator is as
shown in the diagrams. If the Damper is not closed, the air fl ow will not pass into
the refrigerator compartment.

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Anti-condensation
Condenser

Discharge tube

Part Diameter
Anti- 5 mm
condensation
Condenser 5 mm
Filter 5/3 mm
Capillary pipe 2 mm
Electrovalve 3 mm

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Compressor ZBS1114CY HXK95AA NLX10KK2

Return tube 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm
Loading tube 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm
Discharge tube 7 mm 7 mm 7 mm
The information shown is only a guide.
3.1.2. Operating components
Description Function Characteristics
Compressor Compresses R600a Class Type: NLX10KK2
A+ Power: 133 W (Cecomaf)
Main winding resistance: 19 Ω
Auxiliary winding resistance: 35 Ω

Type: HXK95AA
Power: 129 W (Cecomaf)
Main winding resistance: 18.6 Ω
Main Auxiliary winding resistance: 11.8 Ω
winding
Class Type: ZBS1114CY
A Power: 129 W (Cecomaf)
Auxiliary Main winding resistance: 17.1 Ω
winding Auxiliary winding resistance: 15.7 Ω

Run condenser Reduces electricity For: NLX10KK2 Capacity: 2 μF

consumption when the For: HXK95AA Capacity: 4 μF
compressor is in use. For: ZBS1114CY Capacity: 4 μF

Controls the entry of Resistance:

cold air into the Pins 1 - 3: 415 Ω
refrigerator Pins 2 - 4: 415 Ω
compartment. Voltage: 12 VDC
Damper Power: 0.5 W
It has 2 positions: open
or closed
Freezer fan Activation: Class Voltage: 220 VAC
* Sensor temperature A+ Power: 2 W
of the battery lower Speed: 1,850 rpm
than -15 ºC or 7 Rotor Ø: 105 mm
minutes after activating
Class Resistance: 565 Ω ± 8%
the compressor. A Voltage: 220 VAC
Power: 4 W
Speed: 1,850 rpm
Rotor Ø: 105 mm
Evaporator element Evaporator defrosting Resistance: 302.5 Ω ± 8%
Thermal fuses: Voltage: 220 VAC
Thermal
Protect the defrosting Power: 160 W
fuse
element
Thermal fuse:
Opening temperature = 93 ºC

Drain element Defrosting the drain Resistance: 1,180.5 Ω ± 8%

Voltage: 220 VAC
Power: 41 W

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Description Function Characteristics

Display and control card Control and display in Voltage: 220-240 VAC
digital models Frequency: 50 Hz

Control in LCD models Voltage: 220-240 VAC

Frequency: 50 Hz
LCD control card

Mini LCD control card Display and control in Voltage: 220-240 VAC
Mini LCD models Frequency: 50 Hz

Maxi LCD control card Display and control in Voltage: 220-240 VAC
Maxi LCD models Frequency: 50 Hz

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3.1.3.- NTC Sensors

These models are fi tted with three NTC sensors; one for each compartment and the
other for the freezer battery.

Refrigerator Battery
and freezer Sensor
sensors
T(ºC) R(KΩ) T(ºC) R(KΩ)
35 0.6 40 1.42
30 0.73 30 2.16
25 0.88 20 3.35
20 1.07 10 5.35
15 1.31 5 6.82
10 1.61 0 8.76
8 1.76 -5 11.34
6 1.91 -10 14.79
4 2.09 -15 19.46
2 2.28 -20 25.86
0 2.49 -25 34.66
-2 2.73 -30 46.92
-4 2.98 -35 64.16
-6 3.27 -40 88.58
-8 3.59
-10 3.95
-12 4.34
-14 4.78
-16 5.27
-18 5.82
-20 6.43
-22 7.12
-24 7.89
-26 8.75
-28 9.72
-30 10.82
-32 12.06
-34 13.45
-36 15.03
-38 16.82
-40 18.85

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3.1.3.1.- Temperature regulation with broken sensors

The control can detect a fault in the sensors due to a short circuit or open circuit. In
this case, the control will enter a regulation mode with fi xed operating times.
In all cases the refrigerator has priority over the freezer and the defrosting times.

• Broken refrigerator sensor

- Cycles of 15 minutes ON, then 60 minutes OFF.

• Broken freezer sensor

- Time in freezer mode (damper closed) is added to the ON time of the refrigerator.
This is the refrigerator’s time setting in minutes.

• Broken evaporator sensor

• Defrosting will be carried out after every 8 hours of accumulated time.

• The elements will be activated for a fi xed time of 18 minutes.

• The fan will be activated 7 minutes after the compressor.

Important:When a broken sensor is detected in the refri-

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3.1.4. Control
gerator or freezer, the display shows a message (see sec-
tion 3.2.1.).

The appliance is controlled by an electronic card.

The compartments cannot each be turned off separately; it is possible to leave the
refrigerator in holiday mode while keeping the freezer on, but if the freezer is turned
off, the whole appliance turns off.
Possible temperature ranges:
• Refrigerator: +1 to +9 ºC

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• Freezer: -17 to -24 ºC

3.1.4.1. User Interface

There are three types of user interfaces:
1. Digital Control Panel

2. Mini LCD display

3. Maxi LCD display

• Digital Control Panel:

Press the the [+] and [-] buttons to change the temperatures, switch the
compartments off, or select holiday mode. When a button has been pressed
repeatedly and the refrigerator’s maximum or minimum temperature has been
reached, pressing again switches it to holiday mode (the display reads ‘H’).
Refrigerator (ºC) H +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 H
When a button is pressed repeatedly so that the freezer temperature set has
reached the maximum or minimum, pressing again switches the freezer off.
Freezer (ºC) OFF -17 -18 -19 - -21 -22 -23 -24 OFF
20
Super Selection: To select the rapid cooling functions, press the corresponding
button. This status is displayed by an amber LED.
• Mini LCD screen:

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Refrigerator area Freezer area

Holiday
Alarm
Refrigerator
adjustment Freezer adjust-
buttons ment buttons

Super Cool/ Super Frost/Off

Holiday Button Button

Super Cool Super Frost

Listeria Lock

The temperatures in the compartments are modifi ed by pressing the [+] and [-]
buttons.
Refrigerator (ºC) +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9
To activate the holiday mode press the “Super Cool/Holiday” button for 3 seconds;
the holiday function icon will come on.

For the freezer, when the maximum freeze setting has been reached, pressing [–]
again switches it to the minimum freeze setting, i.e., it goes directly from -24 to -17.
Freezer (ºC) -17 -18 -19 - -21 -22 -23 -24
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To turn the appliance off, press the “Super Frost/Off” button for 3 seconds.
Super Selection: To select the rapid cooling functions, press the corresponding
button. This status is displayed by the Super Cool and Super Frost icons.

Unlocking the keypad: The keypad locks after 3 minutes of inactivity. The keypad
can be unlocked by pressing any key for 3 seconds.
• Maxi LCD screen:

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Text line

Room temperature

Holiday
Keyboard locked

Listeria
Refrigerator area

Freezer area

Call TSS

Food safety
warnings Cold barrier
broken alarm

Menu key Selection keys OK key

Locking the keypad: The keypad can be locked or unlocked by pressing the “OK”
button for 3 seconds.

Basic adjustments: Temperature selection, turning compartments off, Super modes

and holiday function.
Press the “menu key” until the function you need flashes on the
display screen.
To change the
temperatures, press “+/-”.
On reaching the required
temperature, confirm by
pressing the “OK key”.

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To turn the compartments off, press until the

selected temperature reaches one of the limits, then
press again; the temperature indicator will go off.
Confirm with the “OK key”.

To activate/deactivate the Super functions, select

the option and confirm with the “OK key”.

To
activate/deactivate
the holiday
function, select the
option and confirm with the “OK key”.

Confi guration menu: Confi gures the

language, date, time, power cut warnings, etc.

To access the configuration menu, hold the “menu key” down for 5
seconds.
In the configuration menu, press the “menu key” to view the
different options: language, date, time, etc. To configure any of
them, press the “ok key”
To exit the configuration menu, press “menu” again for 5 seconds.

Example: Language selection. When the “language” option fl ashes, press “ok” to
access this option, select the language by pressing “+/-” and confi rm the desired
option by pressing “ok”.

Follow the same procedure to confi gure the date and time.
3.1.4.2. True temperature (Thermometer)
The three types of displays show the selected temperature. However, they also give
the user the option of knowing the true temperatures in the compartments by
pressing:

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• On Digital display or Mini LCD: [+] and [–] simultaneously for 3 seconds
• On Maxi LCD Display: [+] and [–] simultaneously for 3 seconds
The true temperature is displayed fl ashing for 5 seconds.
In order to display a stable temperature value, the temperature that is displayed in
user mode is the average of the temperatures read for the last two hours.
If the technician wishes to know the true temperature read by the sensor at that
instant, TSS mode must be accessed.

• Temperature display ranges

Only in digital models:
• Refrigerator: 0 to +9 ºC For temperatures under 0 ºC it will display ‘0’ and for
temperatures over 9 ºC it will display ‘–’.
• Freezer: -10 ºC to -40 ºC. For temperatures below -40 ºC it will display ‘-40’ and
for temperatures over -10 ºC it will display ‘––’.
In LCD models:
• Refrigerator: 0 to +36 ºC For temperatures under 0 ºC it will display ‘0’ and for
temperatures over +36 ºC it will display ‘36’.
• Freezer: +36 to -40 ºC For temperatures below -40 ºC it will display ‘-40’ and for
temperatures over +36 ºC it will display ‘36’.
3.1.4.3. Cold barrier broken alarm
Affects the freezer compartment. It is activated when the freezer sensor detects a
temperature over -12 ºC (T >-12ºC).
The aim of the cold barrier broken alarm is to warn the user that the freezer
compartment has heated up excessively.
The digital models have a red pilot led that warns about this situation. The LCD
models have an alarm icon. All the models also beep to additionally indicate the
alarm situation. This beeper has an intermittent sequence: it beeps for 0.5 sec ON
and 0.5 sec OFF, then remains on for 5 min, and silent for 10 min.

Acoustic alarm
ON

Acoustic alarm
OFF
Time
0.5 sec. 0.5 sec.

5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes

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This will continue until the temperature drops below the cold barrier.
If the Super-Frost button is pressed during an alarm situation where the LED is fl
ashing and the alarm is beeping, the acoustic alarm will be deactivated (not
following the 5 min. ON / 10 min. OFF) and the alarm LED will return to steady (i.e.
will not fl ash). This will continue until the temperature drops below the cold barrier.
If Super-Frost is deactivated before the temperature drops below the cold barrier,
the alarm LED will remain lit (not fl ashing) and the acoustic signal will NOT be
reactivated.
If this has not been corrected within 12 hours after Super-Frost is pressed, the alarm
procedure will be restarted from the beginning (fl ashing LED and active acoustic
signal).

When the appliance is turned on, until the temperature drops

I below the cold barrier, the alarm pilot light will light up, but not
flash, and the acoustic signal will not be activated.

3.1.4.4. Temperature regulation on start-up

When the appliance is connected to the mains, it follows this sequence:
1.- The control measures the temperature of the battery sensor:
1. 1.- If temp. battery sensor < 0 ºC.

It begins a defrosting cycle.

1.2- If temp. of battery sensor ≥ 0 ºC.

The fan and compressor are activated. The damper remains closed so that all the
cold air is sent to the freezer. When the freezer sensor detects a temperature of 0
ºC, the damper opens to allow air into both compartments.

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Start-up

Open and close damper

Temperature of battery sensor

Temp. of battery sensor < 0 ºC Temp. of battery sensor ≥ 0 ºC

Compressor: OFF
Freezer Fan: OFF Compressor: ON
Defrosting: ON Freezer Fan: ON
Damper: Closed

Defrosting stops
Temp of freezer sensor ≤ 0 ºC
Compressor: ON
Freezer Fan: OFF
Defrosting: OFF Compressor: ON
Freezer Fan: ON
Damper: Open
Temp. of battery sensor ≤ -15 ºC
or
Compressor ON for 7 minutes

Compressor: ON
Freezer Fan: ON

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3.1.4.5. Normal mode temperature regulation

Once the start-up has fi nished, the appliance adjusts itself based on the selected
temperatures and the corresponding TON and TOFF temperatures.
• Start/stop temperatures for the refrigerator compartment:
Set temp +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9
TOFF +0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8
TON +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10
• Start/stop temperatures for the freezer compartment:
Set temp -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 -24
TOFF -18 -19 -20 -21 -22 -23 -24 -25
TON -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21
Regulated temperature tolerance is +/- 1ºC.

In normal mode the refrigerator has priority over the freezer, unless the freezer is
above -12 ºC; in this case, the freezer would have priority.
The status of the damper is decided according to the the requirements of the
compartments:
• If only the freezer needs cooling, the damper will be closed.
• If only the refrigerator needs cooling, the damper will be open.
• If both compartments need cooling and the freezer is below –12 ºC, the damper
will be open.
• If both compartments need cooling and the freezer is over –12 ºC, the damper will
be closed.
• If neither of the compartments need cooling, the damper will be closed.
3.1.4.6. Battery defrosting
This function gets rid of frost accumulated on the battery. This function has priority
over the regulating the compartment temperatures; while the defrosting function is
on, the system stops cooling.
The defrosting process is divided into 3 stages:

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First stage: Deactivation of loads and damper in freezer position

Compressor: OFF
Fan: OFF
Damper: closed

Defrosting: Elements activated.

• First 3 minutes: Elements ON for 10 seconds, OFF for 10 seconds
• After 3 minutes: Elements ON

The defrosting ends when:

Battery Sensor Temp = +10 ºC
Minimum time: 12 minutes
Maximum time: 22 minutes

Starts to cool: The compressor is activated to cool the battery.

Compressor: ON
Freezer fan: OFF

When the battery is cold:

Battery Sensor Temp = -15 ºCor after7 minutes
Compressor: ON
Freezer fan: ON

• Time between defrosting periods

The time between the defrosting periods varies depending on how long previous
defrosting periods have lasted and the conditions of use (how much the doors were
opened and how many hours the compressor has operated for). The minimum time
between defrosting periods is 4 hours and the maximum is 18 hours.

3.2.- Troubleshooting

3.2.1.- Basic troubleshooting

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3.2.1.3 . REFRIGERATOR TOO COLD

Check setting and temperatures.

no, only in the Is there

Too cold an air leak bet-
Check Damper. yes vegetable drawer yes
everywhere ween the distribu-
Open and close in TSS in the refri- tion column and
MODE. gerator? the interior
walls?
Seal the
closure
no

yes Possible regulation 1 . Improve the closure in

Damper problem, check: the discharge elbow in the
OK? 1. Sensors freezer
2 .Card 2. Close the lower holes of
no the air column in the refri-
gerator

Check
yes
Damper Replace Damper
cabling
OK?

no

Repair

3.2.1.4. FREEZER NOT VERY COLD

Check the status of the appliance. Check it is not in holiday

mode and check the set temperature. Check temperature.

no, much
colder than
the selected Check
The cooling does temperature temperature in no Temperature yes
Give instructions to
not reach the refri- the freezer OK? the user
gerator, check: OK?

1. Closure in the
discharge triangle
( freezer ) yes
2 . Damper (cabling
and Damper)
Possible regulation
3 . Fan
problem, check:
4 . Air tubes
1. Sensors
2.Card

In order to carry out a reliable reading, it is necessary to measure the temperature in food or
a liquid that has been in the refrigerator for at least 24 h. If there is any doubt, place glasses
of water on the racks and measure the temperature after 24 h.

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3.2.1.5. FREEZER NOT VERY COLD

“The cold barrier alarm goes off”

Check setting and temperatures.

no, incorrect
It is normal for the cold barrier alarm to yes Is the tempe- temperature Activate the compressor
go off in some cases: rature in the (use TSS MODE) and
- When a large amount of food is sto - freezer OK? observe the battery.
red: Give instructions on the use of the
SUPER function.
- When opening and closing repeatedly,
or if the door does not close properly.
Check and give instructions.
- If the appliance is installed in conditio - yes Does it improve?
ns that negatively affect it:
(20 or 30 min. )
- Enclosed between cabinets
- High temperatures:
near heat sources or if the sun
shines straight on it, etc. no, frost on one
side only
The performance of the appliance can
be improved by improving the closure in Possible reasons:
the discharge triangle (freezer), if this is 1. Gas leak
faulty. 2. Circuit blocked.
yes
Check every possibility and repair.
Leaks can be completely repaired in No Frost Total by
changing the battery

3.2.1.6. NOISE

Gas circulation Compressor Fan Clicking

It is normal for the refrigerant
gas to bubble when it circulates.
It is normal for the compressor
to buzz or knock when it is on.
Be aware of possible vibratio-
ns caused by contact with the
condenser pipes, capillary tube,
etc. Separate them or insulate
them with putty if necessary.
It is normal for the fan to buzz
or hiss when it is on.
Explain to the user the ope-
ration of the fan in a No Frost
appliance and the fact that it is
normal for it to make a louder
noise than a static appliance.
It is normal for the materials in
the appliance to click when dila-
ting or contracting because of
changes in temperature.
It is especially common while
the battery is defrosting.

In some cases the noise can be

reduced by slightly loosening
the screws on the fan support
and the air distribution cover, to
prevent vibrations. Check that
the fan cable is not too tight.
Check that the blades do not
touch anything; if so, place
them properly.

3.2.2.- Breakdown warnings

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The control can detect a fault in the sensors due to a short circuit or open circuit.

• Digital Interface
The screen will display the message. The pilot light fl ashes, there is no acoustic
alarm.
nt1: Refrigerator sensor fault (flashing)

nt2: Freezer sensor fault (flashing)

nt5: Refrigerator and freezer sensor fault (flashing)

• Mini LCD Interface

The screen will display the following message
nt1: Refrigerator sensor fault (flashing)

nt2: Freezer sensor fault (flashing)

nt5: Refrigerator and freezer sensor fault (flashing)

• Maxi LCD Interface
These models can also detect a failure of communication between the control card
and the LCD. The screen will display the icon and the message:
CALL THE TECHNICAL SERVICE (902 10 50 10).
On entering the TSS Mode the fault will be indicated:
COMMUNICATION FAULT BETWEEN CARDS
REFR. SENSOR FAULT
FREEZER SENSOR FAULT
REFR. AND FREEZER SENSOR FAULT
3.2.2.- TSS Mode
The appliance has a special diagnostics mode. The mode is explained below,
depending on the appliance’s interface:

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3.2.3.1.- Digital Interface

• Enter TSS mode

1º Press for 3 seconds (beeps):

2º Press for 3 seconds (beeps):

The screen will display the message .

• Exit TSS mode

Press both super keys simultaneously for 3 seconds (beeps):

• Display in TSS mode

The status of the appliance components can be viewed and modifi ed in TSS Mode.
The component is displayed on the refrigerator digits, and the status of the
component is displayed on the freezer digits.
Component

Status of the
component
To switch between the different components, use the freezer’s + and - buttons.

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The status of each component is displayed as “0” (off / closed) or “1” (on / open)
Display
“TSS On”. TSS Mode initial status

Compressor ON/OFF

Freezer fan ON / OFF

Damper OPEN/CLOSED

Battery element ON/OFF

Drain element ON/OFF

Refrigerator and freezer temperatures

Battery temperature

Refrigerator door OPEN / CLOSED

Freezer door OPEN / CLOSED

• Modify the status of the components

The status of the components controlled by the card can be changed in TSS Mode.
Component

View the component to be

modified, as explained in the
previous section

Press the freezer’s “Super”

button:
The status of the component
will change

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3.2.3.2.- Mini LCD Interface

• Enter TSS mode

1º Press for 3 seconds (beeps): 2º Press for 3 seconds (beeps):

The screen will display the message SA On.

• Exit TSS Mode
To exit TSS Mode, press both “Super” buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds

• Display in TSS mode

The status of the appliance components can be viewed and modifi ed in TSS Mode.
The component is displayed on the refrigerator digits, and the status of the
component is displayed on the freezer digits.
Status of the
Component
component

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To switch between the different components, use the freezer’s + and - buttons.

Component Status
SA On
“TSS On”. TSS Mode initial status
CO On / OFF
Compressor ON/OFF
FF On / OFF
Freezer fan ON / OFF
dA OP / cl
Damper OPEN / CLOSED
e1 On / OFF
Battery element ON/OFF
e2 On / OFF
Drain element ON/OFF
11 1
Refrigerator and freezer temperatures
11
Battery temperature
Rd oP / cL
Refrigerator door OPEN / CLOSED
Fd oP / cL
Freezer door OPEN / CLOSED

• Modify the status of the components

The status of the components controlled by the card can be changed in TSS Mode.

Component

View the component to be

modified, as explained in the
previous section

Press the freezer’s “Super”

button:
The status of the component
will change

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3.2.3.3.- Maxi LCD Interface

• Enter TSS mode

1º Press “+” for 3 seconds 2º Press “+” and “-” for 3º Press “-” and Menu for
(the LCD will go off ): 3 seconds (the LCD will 3 seconds (the LCD will
come on at half power): come on):

The LCD will display the message “TSS Mode”.

• Exit TSS mode

Press “+” and “-“ for 3 seconds and the display will ask “Exit TSS
Mode?”. Press “OK” to exit.

• TSS Mode functions

In TSS mode you will be able to:
- View the true sensor temperatures
- View and modify the status of the components
- Know the number of times the door has been opened and the accumulated time it
has been open
To switch between the different functions, use the “Menu” button.
TRUE TEMP
MOTOR
TIMES THE FREEZER HAS BEEN OPENED

BATTERY FAN

TIMES THE REFRIGERATOR HAS

BEEN OPENED
DAMPER

AUXILIARY ELEMENT
MAIN ELEMENT
• Temperatures

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In the temperatures function, pressing “+” and “-” will display the true temperature in
the compartments (temperature that the sensor is reading at that moment), the
temperature selected and the temperature of the battery sensor.

TRUE TEMP SETTING FREEZER EVAP. TEMP

TRUE
TEMP

• Components
The status of
the following
components
can be viewed
and modifi ed in TSS Mode: Compressor, damper, fan and elements.
To view the different components, use the “Menu” key. The next example shows
how to modify the status of a component.

First the status of the component will fl ash (COMPRESSOR OFF).

Press “+” or “-” to change the status of the component, and the message will fl ash
(COMPRESSOR ON)
Press “OK” to confi rm, the status changes (in the example, the compressor starts
up) and the message COMPRESSOR ON is displayed, not fl ashing).

COMPRESSOR OFF COMPRESSOR ON COMPRESSOR ON

• Times the door has been opened

The function that counts the times the door has been opened shows how many
times each door has been opened each day during the past 7 days, and the
accumulated time for which the door was open.
In this mode, the square representing the selected compartment fl ashes on the
screen, and a message giving the information is displayed. Press “+” or “-” to
change the day.

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Times the door has Accumulated time with the

Day. been opened that day door open

0 . 057-01h02min

0 . 057-01h02min 0 . 057-01h02min Today

1 . 034-00h14min Yesterday

2 . 001-00h02min 2 days ago

6 . 023-00h21min 6 days ago

Example: the diagram shows the number of times the refrigerator has been opened
today, 57 times, and that the door has been open for a total of 1 hour and 2
minutes.
3.2.4.- AUTOTEST Mode
This is the electronic card’s special mode, designed to be used during manufacture.
It consists of a functional test that lasts about 1 hour. The components and
temperature sensors are checked. It is only carried out when the card is switched on
for the fi rst time, if the compartments are warm (over 10 ºC).
The Auto-test programme is carried out in the following sequence:

Phase 0.- Compressor ON for the fi rst 10 sec. The damper has a cycle of opening
and closing. (Time = 10 sec.) Phase 1.- It activates the defrosting elements and
checks that the battery sensor warms up. (Time = 6 min.)
If this step is not carried out correctly there will be an Element Error.

Phase 2.- It activates the compressor with the freezer fan stopped and checks that
the battery sensor cools down. (Maximum time = 11 min.)
If this step is not correctly carried out there will be a Compressor Error.

Fase 3.- It activates the fan with the compressor on (damper closed) and checks
that the battery sensor warms up. (Maximum time = 4 min.)
If this step is not correctly carried out there will be a Fan Error.

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Phase 4.- Maintains the situation until minute 46, counting from the beginning of the
autotest.
It checks whether the sensors have been swapped round; if the refrigerator sensors
cools more, there will be a Sensors Interchanged Error.
The damper opens to cool the refrigerator. A check is made that the battery sensor
heats up. (Maximum time = up to min. 50 after the autotest begins.) If this step is not
correctly carried out there will be a Damper Error.

• End of Autotest: If the autotest fi nishes correctly, the appliance will operate as
normal. The autotest OK indicator will be displayed for 4 hours. If an error occurs,
the appliance displays the error and remains inactive.

• Cancelling the autotest: To exit autotest mode, press any button or open and
close any door 6 times.

• Restarting the Autotest: The Autotest can be restarted, so that it will be run the
next time the appliance is switched on when the compartments are warm.
• Digital and LED models: press both “Super” buttons for 3 seconds.
• Mini LCD model: press both “+” buttons for 3 seconds.
• Maxi LCD model: press all 4 buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
• Display during the Autotest mode:
During the Auto-Test mode, the display will be:
• Maxi LCD screen: The LCD screen will fl ash, and a message will be displayed,
indicating the appliance’s autotest phase (AUTOTEST - F1, AUTOTEST - F2, etc). When
it is fi nished, if the Auto-test is OK, it will display “AUTOTEST OK”, and if not, the
corresponding error will be displayed.
• MINI LCD screen:
FAULTS DIGITS
Autotest is running.
Refrig. sensor broken
Freezer sensor broken
Battery sensor broken
Refrig. and Freezer sensor broken
Compressor error
Battery fan fault
Damper fault
Element fault

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Sensors interchanged
Refrigerator door open
Freezer door open
Auto-test OK
• Digital Model:
FAULTS DIGITS
Autotest is running.
Refrig. sensor broken
Freezer sensor broken
Battery sensor broken
Refrig. and Freezer sensor broken
Compressor error
Battery fan fault
Damper fault
Element fault
Sensors interchanged
Refrigerator door open
Freezer door open
Auto-test OK
3.3.- Assembly and disassembly instructions
3.3.1.- Changing the ways the doors open
Remove the cover from the
upper hinge, loosen the
screws and lift the hinge
together with the plastic
bushing.

Disconnect the door cable.

Take the refrigerator door
off.

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Remove the control panel. It

is necessary to make a slot
on the left of the panel to
insert the cable.

Put the cable through with

the hinge on the left-hand
side, and replace the control
panel.

Loosen the screws holding

the middle hinge, and
remove it

Take the freezer door off.

Remove the lower hinge and

mount it on the other side;
the position of the pin will
need to be changed.

Change the position of the

handle (depending on the
type of handle)

Change the automatic door

closing devices to the other
side; they need to be
crossed over (changing
sides) from one door to the
other.

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Put the freezer door in

place, mount the middle
hinge and put the
refrigerator door in place.

Move the cover on the

lefthand side of the door to
the other side

Put in place the upper hinge,

the screws and the cover.

3.3.2.- Refrigerator compartment 3.3.3.- Control Panel

4. Remove the column

5. Damper access
1. Remove the cover 2. Remove the caps
3. Loosen the screws that
hold the column
The control panel is removed by pressing gently on its upper groove.

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3.3.4.- Freezer compartment

To disassemble the freezer evaporator, follow these steps:
Loosen the four screws holding the cover.
Fan motor
Fan blade

Once the cover has been removed, the following elements can be accessed:

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Outlet tube

Thermal fuse

Evaporator Battery sensor

Evaporator
element

Drain element
Inlet tube

2.- Turn the battery upwards.

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3.- Disassemble the element while taking special care with the battery fi ns.
3.3.5.- Seal
In these models, the refrigerator and freezer door seals may be replaced.
Firstly take the door off its hinges, and then carry out the following steps:
1.- Cut the original seal with a cutter.
2.- Detach the seal and remove it from its housing.
3.- Once it has been removed, clean any possible dirt from the inside of the door.
(Using a fl at screwdriver)
1 2 3

4.- Make a cut in a corner of the lower lip of the new seal. Start to fi t it from that
corner of the door.

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4
4 4

5.- Use a fl at screwdriver to push the lower lip of the seal into the inner door’s
housing.
6.- Apply spots of glue all around the edge of the inner door between it and the seal.
5 6

Tools required:
- Cutter
- Flat screwdriver

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3.4.- Electrical schema

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