ALTUS AL 236 Joker User manual

Advice for recycling of the old appliance /1
Packing Recycling /2
Transport instructions /2
Warnings and special advice /2
Setting up /3
Electric connection /3
Switching off /4
Operation /4
Appliance description /4
Appliance operation (multimode) /4
Advice for food conservation /5
Changing the illumination lamp /6
Mounting of the water collection tray /6
Way of energy saving /6
Advice to defrost your appliance /6
Cleaning of the appliance /7
Defects finding guide /7
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WARNING!
In order to ensure a normal operation of your refrigerating appliance, which uses a completely
environmentally friendly refrigerant the R600a (flammable only under certain conditions) you must
observe the following rules:
Do not hinder the free circulation of the air around the appliance.
Do not use mechanical devices in order to accelerate the defrosting, others than the ones
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not destroy the refrigerating circuit.
Do not use electric appliances inside the food keeping compartment, other than those that might
have been recommended by the manufacturer.

Item 1
Figures that take place in this instruction manual are schematic and may not
correspond exactly with your product. If the subject parts are not included in
the product you have purchased, then it is valid for other models.

Item 2
Item 3
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Item 6
Item 7
Item 5
Item 8

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Congratulations for your choice!
The appliance you have purchased is one in the ALTUS products range and
represents a harmonious joining between the refrigeration technique with the
aestetical outlook. It has a new and attractive design and is built according to
the European and national standards which guarantee its operation and
safety features. At the same time, the used refrigerant, R600a, is
environment-friendly and it does not affect the ozone layer.
In order to use the best your appliance, we advise you to read carefully the
information in these user instructions.
Advice for recycling your old appliance
If your newly purchased appliance replaces an older appliance, you must
consider a few aspects.
The old appliances are not valueless scrap. Their disposal, while preserving
the environment, allows the recovery of important raw materials.
Make your old appliance useless:
- disconnect the appliance from the supply;
- remove the supply cord (cut it);
- remove the eventual locks on the door to avoid the blocking of children
inside, while playing, and the endangering of their lives.
The refrigerating apliances contain insulating materials and refrigerants
which require a proper recycling.
Original Spare parts will be provided for 10 years, following the product
purchasing date.
This appliance is not intended for use by person with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Packing Recycling
WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with the
packing or with parts of it. There is the risk
of suffocation with parts of corrugated
cardboard and with plastic film.
In order to get to you in good condition, the
appliance was protected with a suitable
packing. All the materials of the packing are
compatible with the environment and
recyclable. Please help us recycle the packing
while protecting the environment!
IMPORTANT!
Before putting the appliance in operation, read
carefully and entirely these instructions. They
contain important information concerning the
setting up, use and maintenance of the
apliance.
The manufacturer is free of any responsibility
if the information in this document are not
observed. Keep the instructions in a safe
place in order to reach them easily in case of
need. They can also be useful subsequently
by another user.
ATTENTION!
This appliance must be used only for its
intended purpose, (household use), in
suitable areas, far from rain, moisture or
other weather conditions.
Transport instructions
The appliance must be transported, as much
as possible, only in vertical position. The
packing must be in perfect condition during
transport.
If during transport the appliance was put in
horisontal position (only according to the
markings on the packing), it is advised that,
before putting it into operation, the appliance
is left to rest for 4 hours in order to allow the
settling of the refrigerating circuit.
The failure to to observe these instructions
can cause the breakdown of the
motorcompressor and the cancellation of its
warranty.
Warnings and general advice
Do not plug in the appliance if you noticed a
failure.
Please avoid to distort the refrigerating
circuit (tubes) during transport, handling and
positionning of the appliance.
The repairs must be done only by qualified
personel.
In the following situations please unplug the
appliance from the mains:
- when you defrost completely the appliance;
- when you clean the appliance.
To unplug the appliance, pull by the plug,
not by the cable!
Ensure the minimum space between the
appliance and the wall against which it is
placed.
Do not climb on the appliance.
Do not allow the children to play or hide
inside the appliance.
Never use electric appliances inside the
appliance, for defrosting.
Do not use the appliance near heating
appliances, cookers or other sources of heat
and fire.
Do not leave the appliance door open more
than it is necessary to put in or take out the
food.
Do not leave the food in the appliance if it is
not working.
Do not keep inside products containing
flammable or explosive gases.
Never touch cold metal parts or frozen food
with wet hands because your hands can
quickly freeze on the very cold surfaces.
Verify the horizontal position of the product
to ensure a good flow of the water resulted
during functioning.
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Electric connection
Your appliance is intended to operate at a
single-phase voltage of 230V/50 Hz. Before
plugging in the appliance, please make sure
that the parameters of the mains in your
house (voltage, current type, frequency)
comply to the operation parameters of the
appliance.
The information concerning the supply
voltage and the absorbed power is given on
the marking label placed in the back side of
the appliance.
The electric installation must comply with
the law requirements.
The earthing of the appliance is
compulsory. The manufacturer has no
responsibility for any damage to persons,
animals or goods which may arise from
the failure to observe the specified
conditions.
The appliance is endowed with a supply
cord and a plug (European type, marked
10/16A) with double earthing contact for
safety. If the socket is not the same type with
the plug, please ask a specialised electrician
to change it.
Do not use extension pieces or multiple
adapters.
Please keep a distance of min. 25 cm from
any furniture „suspended” above the
appliance. This clearance will also be kept in
case of a niche or of another construction
element.
The appliance is not built to be included into
the furniture.
Please fit the supplied accessories.
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If you do not use your appliance for a few
days, it is not advisable to switch it off. If you
do not use it for a longer period, please
proceed as follows:
- unplug the appliance;
- empty the appliance;
- defrost it and clean it;
- leave the door open to avoid the formation of
unpleasant smells.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
If your appliance has a lock, keep it locked
and store the key in a safe place, out of the
reach of children. If you are discarding an
appliance with lock, make sure that, is made
ineffective. This is very important so as to
avoid children being trapped inside, which
may cause their loss of life.
Setting up
This appliance was designed to operate at an
ambient temperature between +10°C and
+40°C. If the ambient temperature is above
+40°C, inside the appliance the temperature
can increase.
Set up the appliance far from any source of
heat and fire. Placing it in a warm room, the
direct exposure to sunbeams or near a heat
source (heaters, cookers, ovens), will
increase the energy consumption and shorten
the product life.
Please observe the following minimun
distances:
100 cm from the cookers working with
coal or oil;
150 cm from the electric and gas
cookers.
Ensure the free circulation of the air around
the appliance, by observing the distances
shown in Item 2.
Assemble on the condenser (in the rear side)
the supplied spacers (Item 3).
Place the appliance in a perfectly even, dry
and well ventilated place.
Assemble the supplied accessories.

Switching off
The switching off must be possible by taking
the plug out of the socket or by means of a
mains two-poles switch placed before the
socket.
Operation
Before putting into operation, clean the inside
of the appliance (see chapter „Cleaning").
After finishing this operation please plug in the
appliance and switch on.
The green and red LEDs in the signalling
block must light.
Leave the appliance work for about 2 hours
without putting food inside it.
Appliance description
(Item. 1)
1. Door handle
2. Door
3. Lamp housing
4. Baskets
5. Tray
6. Lock housing
7. Thermostat box
8. Spacer for transport
Appliance operation (multimode)
Temperature adjustment
The temperature in the cabinet may be
adjusted by turning the knob slightly left or
right in each function sector. To left for higher
temperature and to right for lower
temperature.
The achieved temperatures can vary
according to the conditions of use of the
appliance, such as: place of the appliance,
ambient temperature, frequency of door
opening, extent of filling with food of the
appliance. The position of the thermostat knob
will change according to these factors.
The appliance is designed to operate in three
ways.
It can operate as a:
1. Refrigerator;
2. Chiller;
3. Freezer.
Using the unit as a refrigerator
At the refrigerator setting on
the knob, the temperature in
the cabinet will be about 5°C.
This temperature is ideal for
storing perishable foods
such diary products, fresh
vegetables and cold meats.
Cold drinks can also be stored at this
temperature. The load can be introduced
gradually in quantities not bigger than 50kg or
50l, on intervals of 15-20 hours.
Using the unit as a chiller
At the chiller setting on the
knob, the unit may be
compared with a butcher’s
cold storage facility. The
temperature in the cabinet
can range from 3°C to -2°C.
This temperature is ideal for
storing meat or fish for short
period.
The advantage is that the food can be cooked
without first defrosting it. The load can be
introduced gradually in quantities not bigger
than 50kg or 50l, on intervals of 15-20 hours.
Using the unit as a freezer
At the freezer setting on the
knob the temperature in the
cabinet will be around -18°C.
This temperature is ideal for storing frozen
foods for long periods of time. For freezing of
the fresh food it is possible after min. 20 hours
of operation.
In Freezer operation mode is necessary to
use the obstructing plug (item 8.)
In Fridge and chiller operation mode the
obstruction plug (item 8.) will be removed.
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The signalling system is placed on the front
side of the appliance (Item 5).
It includes:
1. Thermostat adjustment knob –the inside
temperature is adjusted.
2. green LED –shows that the appliance is
supplied with electric energy.
3. red LED –damage –lights if the
temperature in the compartment is too high.
The LED will operate 15-45 minutes after the
putting into operation of the appliance, then it
must go off. If the LED goes on during the
operation, this means that defects have
occurred.
4. orange LED indicates that the compressor
is running.
The three LEDs give information about the
mode of operation of the appliance.
Advice for food conservation
Fridge & chiller operation.
Avoid a position of the thermostat box outside
the ranges “Fridge” & “Chiller” which could
lead to negative operation temperatures of the
appliance, in this way exceeding temperatures
below the intended range, with the danger of
the freezing of the beverages and of the fresh
food, and excessive build-up of ice on the
walls of the cabinet liner. You do not need to
remove these drops, because the water which
results is collected by the special channel in a
small tray placed on the rear side of the
appliance, from where it evaporates.
Freezer operation.
The freezer is intended to keep the frozen
food for a long time, as well as to freeze fresh
food.
One of the main elements for a successful
food freezing is the packing.
The main conditions that the packing must
fulfill are the following: to be airtight, to be
inert towards the packed food, to resist to low
temperatures, to be proof to liquids, grease,
water vapours, smells, to be able to be
washed.
These conditions are fulfilled by the following
types of packings: plastic or aluminium film,
plastic and aliminium vessels, waxed
cardboard glasses or plastic glasses.
IMPORTANT!
- For freezing the fresh food please use the
supplied baskets of the appliance.
- Do not place into the freezer a too large
quantity of food at a time. The quality of the
food is best kept if they are deeply frozen as
quickly as possible. This is why it is advisable
not to exceed the freezing capacity of the
appliance specified in the "Product Fiche".
- The fresh food must not come into contact
with the food already frozen.
- The frozen food you have bought can be
placed into the freezer without having to
adjust the thermostat.
- If the freezing date is not mentioned on the
packing, please take into consideration a
period of max. 3 months, as a general guide.
- The food, even partially defrosted, cannot be
frozen again, it must be consumed
immediately or cooked and then refrozen.
- The fizzy drinks will not be kept in the
freezer.
- In case of a power failure, do not open the
door of the appliance.
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Changing the illumination lamp
To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination
of your refrigerator, call your Authorised
Service.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not
suitable for household room illumination. The
intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the
user to place foodstuffs in the
refrigerator/freezer in a safe and comfortable
way.
The lamps used in this appliance have to
withstand extreme physical conditions such as
temperatures below -20°C.
Mounting of the water collection tray
The tray for the water collection, (delivered with
the appliance) must be mounted in the rear of
it, under the condenser, on the metal fixing
part. It is mounted on the eyes of the metal
parts by its displacement in the direction
shown by the arrow (Item 6). The tray will be
detached from the fixing part if you want to
move the appliance from one place to another,
mounting it back after moving (Item 7).
Way of energy saving
Avoid to place the appliance in a sunny
place or near a heat source.
Provide the good ventilation of the
compressor and condenser.
Do not leave the door open more than
necessary and open it only when it is
required.
Keep the condenser clean (the piping at the
rear of the appliance).
For the most efficient operation try to
maintain an ambient below 27ºC and 65%
RH (Relative Humidity)".
Advice to defrost your appliance
Fridge & Chiller operation.
The defrosting of your appliance in Fridge or
Chiller operation is completely automatic and
it occurs during each period of stop of the
motor-compressor controlled by the
thermostat. No intervention from you is
necessary. The water from the defrosting is
collected in the water collection tray placed in
the rear of the appliance, from where it
evaporates.
Freezer operation.
- We advise you to defrost the freezer at least
twice a year or when the ice layer has an
excessive thickness.
- The ice build-up is a normal phenomenon.
- The quantity and the rapidity of ice build-up
depends on the ambient conditions and on the
frequency of the door opening.
- We advise you to defrost the appliance when
the quantity of frozen food is the least.
- Before defrosting, adjust the thermostat
knob to a higher position of the “Freezer”
mode so that the food stores more cold.
- Unplug the appliance.
- Take out the frozen food, wrap it in several
sheets of paper and put them in refrigerator or
a cool place.
- In defrosting period if a large amount of ice
is present please check in the rear of the
appliance the level of the water in the water
tray (Item 6.). In case of exceeding the
maximum capacity of the water tray detach it
in order to remove the collected water then
mount the tray again.
- For a fast thaw please leave the door open.
Do not use sharp metal objects to remove
the ice.
Do not use hairdryers or other electric
heating appliances for defrosting.
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Inside cleaning
Before starting the cleaning, unplug the
appliance from the mains.
It is advisable to clean the appliance when
you defrost it.
Wash the inside with lukewarm water
where you add some neutral detergent. Do
not use soap, gasoline or acetone which can
leave a strong odour.
Wipe with a wet sponge and dry with a soft
cloth.
During this operation, avoid the excess of
water, in order to prevent its entrance into the
thermal insulation of the appliance, which
would cause unpleasant odours.
Do not forget to clean also the door gasket
especially the bellow ribs, by means of a
clean cloth.
Outside cleaning
Clean the outside of the cooler by means of
a sponge soaked in soapy warm water, wipe
with a soft cloth and dry.
The cleaning of the outside part of the
refrigerating circuit (motorcompressor,
condenser, connection tubes) will be done
with a soft brush or with the vacuum-cleaner.
During this operation, please take care not to
distort the tubes or detach the cables.
Do not use scouring or abrasive materials!
After having finished the cleaning, replace
the accessories at their places and plug in the
appliance.
The tray will be cleaned every time when it
is required.
Attention: The cleaning will be done with the
tray detached from the appliance.
After having finished the cleaning, put the
accessories back to their places.
Defects finding guide
The appliance does not work.
There is a power failure.
The plug of the supply cord is not inserted
well into the socket.
The fuse is blown.
The thermostat is in „OFF” position.
The temperatures are not low enough (red
LED on).
The food prevents the door closing.
The appliance was not placed correctly.
The appliance is placed too close to a heat
source.
The thermostat knob is not in the correct
position.
Excessive ice build-up in freezer mode.
The door was not closed properly.
The inside lighting does not work
The lamp is blown. Call your Authorised
Service.
The following are not defects.
Possible noddings and cracks coming from
the product: circulation of the refrigerant in the
system.
Noises during operation
In order to keep the temperature at the value
you have adjusted, the compressor of the
appliance starts periodically.
The noises which can be heard in such
situation are normal.
They are reduced as soon as the appliance
reaches the operation temperature.
The humming noise is made by the
compressor. It can become a little stronger
when the compressor starts.
The bubbling and gurgling noises coming from
the refrigerant circulating in the pipes of the
appliance, are normal operating noises.
Warning!
Never try to repair yourself the appliance or its
electric components. Any repair made by an
unauthorised person is dangerous for the user
and can result in the warranty cancellation.
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The symbol on the product or on packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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