ALTUS AL 510 EY User manual

Upright freezer
Instruction for use
AL 510 EY

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.
Safety first /1
Electrical requirements /2
Transportation instructions /2
Installation instructions /2
Temperature control and adjustment /2
Before operating /3
Freezer control panel /3
Storing frozen food /3
Freezing fresh food /3
Making ice cubes /4
Getting to know your appliance /4
Defrosting /4
Cleaning and care /4
Repositioning the door /4
Do’s and don’ts /4
Troubleshooting /5
Energy Consumption /5
Information about operating noises /5
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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.
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Congratulations on your choice of a ALTUS Quality
Appliance, designed to give you many years of service.
Safety first!
Do not connect your appliance to the electricity supply
until all packing and transit protectors have been
removed.
• Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching
on, to allow compressor oil to settle, if transported
horizontally.
• If you are discarding an old appliance with a lock or
latch fitted to the door, ensure that it is left in a safe
condition to prevent the entrapment of children.
• This appliance must only be used for its intended
purpose.
• Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire. Your
appliance contains non CFC substances in the
insulation which are flammable. We suggest you
contact your local authority for information on disposal
and available facilities.
• We do not recommend use of this appliance in an
unheated, cold room. (e.g. garage, conservatory,
annex, shed, out-house etc.)
To obtain the best possible performance and trouble
free operation from your appliance it is very important to
read these instructions carefully. Failure to observe
these instructions may invalidate your right to free
service during the guarantee period.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for easy
reference.
Original Spare parts will be provided for 10 years,
following the product purchasing date.
EN Instruction for use
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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.

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EN Instruction for use
Electrical requirements
Before inserting the plug into the wall socket
make sure that the voltage and the frequency
shown in the rating plate inside the appliance
corresponds to your electricity supply.
The plug has to be accessible after installation
in order to allow disconnection of the appliance
from the supply after installation.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
Repairs to the electrical equipment may only be
made by qualified experts. If the power cable is
damaged, the manufacturer or customer service
must replace it in order to avoid danger.
ATTENTION!
This appliance operates with R600a which is an
environmental friendly but flammable gas.
During the transportation and fixing of the
product, care must be taken not to damage the
cooling system. If the cooling system is
damaged and there is a gas leakage from the
system, keep the product away from open flame
sources and ventilate the room for a while.
WARNING -Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, others than those recommended by
the manufacturer.
WARNING -Do not damage the refrigerant
circuit.
WARNING -Do not use electrical appliances
inside the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING - 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.
Transportation instructions
1. The appliance should be transported only in
an upright position. The packing as supplied
must be intact during transportation.
2. If during the transport the appliance, has
been positioned horizontally, it must not be
operated for at least 4 hours, to allow the
system to settle.
3. Failure to comply with the above instructions
could result in damage to the appliance, for
which the manufacturer will not be held liable.
4. The appliance must be protected against rain,
moisture and other atmospheric influences.
Important!
• Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the
appliance not to touch the bottom of the
condenser metal wires at the back of the
appliance, as this could cause injury to fingers
and hands.
• Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your
appliance as it is not designed for such use.
You could injure yourself or damage the
appliance.
• Make sure that the mains cable is not caught
under the appliance during and after moving, as
this could damage the cable.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance
or tamper with the controls.
Installation instructions
1. Do not keep your appliance in a room where
the temperature is likely to fall below
-15 degrees C (5 degrees F) at night and/or
especially in winter, as it is designed to operate
in ambient temperatures between -15 and +43
degrees C (5 and 109 degrees F). At lower
temperatures the appliance may not operate,
resulting in a reduction in the storage life of the
food.
2. Do not place the appliance near cookers or
radiators or in direct sunlight, as this will cause
extra strain on the appliance's functions. If
installed next to a source of heat or freezer,
maintain the following minimum side
clearances:
From Cookers 30 mm
From Radiators 300 mm
From Freezers 25 mm
3. Make sure that sufficient room is provided
around the appliance to ensure free air
circulation (Fig. 2).
• Put the back airing lid to the back of your
refrigerator to set the distance between the
refrigerator and the wall (Fig. 3).
4. The appliance should be positioned on a
smooth surface. The two front feet can be
adjusted as required.To ensure that your
appliance is standing upright adjust the two front
feet by turning clockwise or anti-clockwise, until
firm contact is secured with the floor. Correct
adjustment of feet prevents excessive vibration
and noise (Fig. 4).
5. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to
prepare your appliance for use.
Temperature control and adjustment
The freezer temperature is influenced by the
Freezer Set Function (position 1, Fig. 5).
Generally, this temperature is bellow -18°C.
Lower temperatures can be obtained by
adjusting the Freezer Set Function towards
coldest position. We recommend checking the
temperature with a thermometer to ensure that
the storage compartments are kept to the
desired temperature. Remember to take the
reading immediately since the thermometer

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EN Instruction for use
1 - Freezer Set Function
This function allows you to make the freezer
compartment temperature setting.
Press this button to set the temperature of the
freezer compartment to - (warmest), --, ---, ----,
----- (coldest) respectively.
2 - Freezer Compartment
Temperature Setting Indicator
Indicates the temperature set for the Freezer
Compartment. Settings are - (warmest), --, ---,
----, ----- (coldest).
3 - High Temperature Error / Warning
Indicator
This light comes on during high temperature
failures and error warnings.
4 - Quick Freezer Indicator
This icon lits when the Quick Freezer function is
active.
5 - Quick Freezer Function
When you press Quick Freezer button, the
temperature of the compartment will be colder
than the adjusted values. This function can be
used for food placed in the freezer compartment
and required to be frozen down rapidly. If you
want to freeze large amounts of fresh food, it is
recommended to activate this feature before
putting the food into the freezer. Quick Freezer
indicator will remain lit when the Quick Freezer
function is enabled. To cancel this function
press Quick Freezer button again. Quick
Freezer indicator will turn off and return to its
normal settings. If you do not cancel it, Quick
Freezer will cancel itself automatically after 25
hours or when the freezer compartment reaches
to the required temperature. This function is not
recalled when power restores after a power
failure.
Storing frozen food
Your freezer is suitable for the long-term
storage of commercially frozen foods and also
can be used to freeze and store fresh food.
If there is a power failure, do not open the door.
Frozen food should not be affected if the failure
lasts for less than 15 hrs. If the failure is longer,
then the food should be checked and either
eaten immediately or cooked and then re-
frozen.
Freezing fresh food
Please observe the following instructions to
obtain the best results. Do not freeze too large a
quantity at any one time. The quality of the food
is best preserved when it is frozen right through
to the core as quickly as possible. Take special
care not to mix already frozen food and fresh
food. Small quantities of food up to 1/2 kg. (1 lb)
can be frozen without Quick Freezer Function.
t emperature will rise very rapidly after you
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emove it from the freezer.
P
lease remember that each time the door is
opened cold air escapes and the internal
t
emperature rises. Therefore never leave the
door open and ensure it is closed immediately
af
ter food is put in or removed.
Before operating
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inal Check
B
efore you start using the freezer check that:
1.
The feet have been adjusted for perfect
l evelling.
2.
The interior is dry and air can circulate freely
at
the rear.
3.
The interior is clean as recommended under
" CLEANING AND CARE."
4.
The plug is inserted into the wall socket and
t he electricity supply is switched on. Avoid
accidental disconnection by taping over the
switch.
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nd note that:
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You will hear a noise as the compressor
starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the
r
efrigeration system may also make some
noise, whether the compressor is running or not.
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his is quite normal.
6.
To freeze the fresh foods use the
compartment marked with 4 stars (recomanded
second shelf).
7.
Don't put in freezer a too big quantity of
f oods in the same time. The foods quality is well
kept if they are deeply frozen in the shortest
time possible. Therefore it is preferable do not
exceed the freezing capacity of the appliance
shown in "Appliance record". The Freezer Set
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unction shall be adjusted in order to obtain the
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owest temperature inside the freezer, with the
f
ast freeze function activated and the indicator
lighting.
8.
Do not load the appliance immediately it is
switched on. Wait until the correct storage
t
emperature has been reached. We recommend
t
hat you check the temperature with an accurate
t
hermometer (see; Temperature Control and
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djustment).
Important Note:
If
there is a power failure do not open the door.
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rozen food should not be affected if the failure
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asts for less than 15 hours. If the failure is
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onger, then the food should be checked and
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ther eaten immediately or cooked and then re-
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ozen.
Freezer control panel
( Fig. 5)
The control panel adjusts the temperature in the
freezer and has the following functions:

EN Instruction for use
Making ice cubes
(Fig. 6)
Fill the ice - cube tray 3/4 full with water and
place it in the freezer. Loosen frozen trays with
a spoon handle or a similar implement; never
use sharp-edged objects such as knives or
forks.
Getting to know your appliance
(Fig. 1)
1 - Control panel, display and adjustment
2 - Ice tray support and ice tray
3 - Compartment for quickly freezing
4 - Compartments for frozen froods keeping
5 - Adjustable front feet
Defrosting
Please defrost the freezer compartment at least
twice a year or when the ice layer is too thick.
•Ice build-up is a normal phenomenon.
•The ice build-up, especially in the upper side
of the compartment is a natural phenomenon
and does not affect the good functionning of the
appliance.
•It is recommended to defrost the appliance
when the quantity of frozen food is not too big.
•Before the defrosting set the Freezer Set
Function on the coldest position in order to
strongly freeze the foods. During this time, the
temperature in the refrigerator must not be too
low.
•Unplug the appliance
•Take out the frozen foods, pack them in
several paper sheets and put them in a cool
place.
•Let the door open for a quick defrosting and
put inside vessels with warm water (max.80°C).
Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such
as knives or forks to remove the frost. Never
use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such
electrical appliances for defrosting. When
defrosting has finished, close the defrosting part
and dry the interior thoroughly (Fig. 7 & 8).
Cleaning and care
1. We recommend that you switch off the
appliance at the socket outlet and pull out the
mains plug before cleaning.
2. Never use any sharp instruments or abrasive
substances, soap, household cleaner, detergent
or wax polish for cleaning.
3. Use luke warm water to clean the cabinet of
the appliance and wipe it dry.
4. Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of
one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint
of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
5. If the appliance is not going to be used for a
long period of time, switch it off, remove all food,
clean it and leave the door ajar.
6. We recommend that you polish the metal
parts of the product (i.e. door exterior, cabinet
sides) with a silicone wax (car polish) to protect
the high quality paint finish.
7. Any dust that gathers on the condenser,
which is located at the back of the appliance,
should be removed once a year with a vacuum
cleaner.
8. Check door seals regularly to ensure they
areclean and free from food particles.
9. Never:
• Clean the appliance with unsuitable material;
eg petroleum based products.
• Subject it to high temperatures in any way,
• Scour, rub etc., with abrasive material.
10. Excess deposit of ice should be removed
regularly. Large accumulation of ice will impair
the performance of the freezer.
11. To remove a drawer, pull it as far as
possible, tilt it upwards and then pull it out
completely.
Repositioning the door
Proceed in numerical order (Fig. 9).
Do’s and don’ts
Do-Check contents of the freezer at regular
intervals.
Do-Clean and defrost your appliance regularly
(See "Defrosting").
Do-Keep food for as short a time as possible
and adhere to "Best Before" and "Use By"
dates.
Do-Store commercially frozen food in
accordance with the instructions given on
the packets.
Do-Always choose high quality fresh food and
be sure it is thoroughly clean before you
freeze it.
Do-Prepare fresh food for freezing in small
portions to ensure rapid freezing.
Do-Wrap frozen food immediately after
purchasing and put it in to the freezer as
soon as possible.
Do-Separate food in the compartments and
complete the contents card. This will
enable you to find food quickly and avoid
excessive door opening, which will save
electricity.
Don’t-Leave the door open for long periods,
as this will make the appliance more
costly to run and cause excessive ice
formation.
Don’t-Use sharp edged objects such as
knives or forks to remove the ice.
Don’t-Put hot food into the appliance. Let it
cool down first.
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Practical advice concerning the reduction of
the electricity consumption
1. Make sure that the appliance is located in well-
ventilated areas, far from any source of heat
(cooker, radiator etc.).
At the same time, the location of the appliance
must be done in such a way that it prevents it to be
under the direct incidence of the sunbeams.
2. Make sure that the food purchased in
refrigerated/frozen condition is placed into the
appliance as soon as possible, especially during
summertime. It is recommended to use thermal
insulated bags to transport the food home.
3. We recommend reducing the number of door
openings to the minimum.
4. Do not keep the door of the appliance open
more than necessary and make sure that after
each opening the door is well closed.
Information concerning the noise and the
vibrations which might appear during the
operation of the appliance
1. The operation noise can increase during the
operation.
-In order to keep the temperatures at the adjusted
temperatures, the compressor of the appliance
starts periodically. The noise produced by the
compressor becomes stronger when it starts and
a click can be heard when it stops.
-The performance and operation features of the
appliance can change according to the
modifications of the temperature of the ambient
environment. They must be considered as
normal.
2. Noises like liquids flowing or as being sprayed
-These noises are caused by the flow of the
refrigerant in the circuit of the appliance and
comply with the operation principle of the
appliance.
3. Other vibrations and noises.
- The level of noise and vibrations can be caused by
the type and the aspect ofthe floor on which the
appliance is placed. Make sure that the floor does
not have significant level distortions or if it can yield
tothe weightof the appliance (it is flexible).
- Another source of noise and vibrations is
represented by the objects placed on the
appliance. These objects must be removed from
the appliance.
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Don’t-Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans
containing carbonated liquids into the
freezer, as they may burst.
Don’t-Store poisonous or any dangerous
substances in your appliance. It has been
designed for the storage of edible
foodstuffs only.
Don’t-Exceed the maximum freezing loads
when freezing fresh food.
Don’t-Consume ice-cream and water ices direct
from the freezer. The low temperature
may cause 'freezer burns' on lips.
Don’t- Freeze fizzy drinks.
Don’t-Try to keep frozen food which has
thawed; it should be eaten within 24
hours or cooked and refrozen.
Don’t-Remove items from the freezer with wet
hands.
Don’t- Close the door before replacing the fast-
freeze compartment cover.
Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not operate when switched
on, check;
•That the plug is inserted properly in the socket
and that the power supply is on. (To check the
power supply to the socket, plug in another
appliance).
• Whether the fuse has blown/circuit breaker has
tripped/main distribution switch has been turned
off.
• That the temperature control has been set
correctly.
• That the new plug is wired correctly, if you have
changed the fitted, moulded plug.
If the appliance is still not operating at all after
above checks, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit.
Please ensure that above checks have been done,
as a charge will be made if no fault is found.
Energy Consumption
Maximum frozen food storage volume is achieved
without using the upper shelf cover provided in the
freezer compartment. Energy consumption of your
appliance is declared while the freezer
compartment is fully loaded without the use of the
upper shelf cover.
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. Byensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be 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, you household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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