Amica FZ292FSW User manual

FZ292FSW
FZ292FSX
FZ322FSW
FZ322FSX
OPERATING MANUAL
FREEZER

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Note!
This freezer is intended for use at home only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modications, which do not affect the
operation of the appliance. The changes in the equipment, as well as the inside and
outside decoration, which do not affect its functionality and safety are permissible.
Dear Customer,
The Amica freezer is a combination of exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efciency.
Prior to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities.
Before starting the appliance, please read this operating manual carefully.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Installation
Operation and
functions
Clearing
Environmental
protection
Specication
Construction and equipment of the appliance.............................................4
Guidelines concerning the safety of use.....................................................7
Installation and operating conditions of the appliance.................................9
Change in the door hinging........................................................................11
Description of the appliance......................................................................13
Storage of frozen products…………………………………………………....14
Defrosting, washing and maintenance.......................................................16
Trouble-shooting........................................................................................17
Ozone layer protection...............................................................................19
Packaging..................................................................................................19
Disposal of the equipment.........................................................................19
Specication...............................................................................................20

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CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
The accurate description of the equipment for the model of the freezer purchased by you
may be found in the table on next page.
Example: model FZ ...
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CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
Items of equipment FZ292FSW
FZ292FSX
FZ322FSW
FZ322FSX
Drawer 8 8
Pizza shelf 2 2
1 Control panel
2Air grate
3 Drawer
4 Grate shelf
5 Pizza shelf

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
lThe Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for the damage arising from
the failure to observe the principles
contained in this manual.
lKeep this manual for future re-
ference, or to pass it over to the
possible next user.
lThis appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensual or psychical
capabilities and persons who lack
experience or familiarity with the ap-
pliance, unless attended or in accor-
dance with the operating manual for
the appliance delivered by persons
responsible for their safety.
lDo not allow the unattended
children to use the appliance. Do
not allow them to play with the
appliance. They must climb insi-
de the drawers and swing on the
doors.
lThe freezer operates properly at the
SN-ST-T ambient temperature (see
page 21). Do not use it in the cellar,
unheated summer cottage during
autumn and winter.
lWhen placing, moving, lifting the
appliance, do not hold the door han-
dles, pull the condenser at the rear
part of the refrigerator and touch the
compressor unit.
lWhen transporting, moving or
placing the freezer do not tilt it
by more than 40° from the vertical
position. Should such a situation
occur, the appliance may be swit-
ched on after minimum 2 hours
from its placement in the right
position (g.1).
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lPull the plug out from the mains
socket before each maintenance
activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold
the body of the plug instead.
lThe cracking-like sound, which the
appliance may emit is caused by
expansion and shrinking of parts as
a result of temperature variations.
lFor safety reasons do not repair the
appliance on your own. Repairs car-
ried out by persons who do not have
required qualications may constitute
a serious hazard for the user of the
appliance.
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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
l Make sure you do not damage
the cooling system, by punching the
refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrigerant
splashes are ammable. Rinse the
eyes with clean water and call for
medical assistance immediately
in case of their contact with the
refrigerant.
lAir the room in which the appliance
is placed for a few minutes (the size
of the room for a product containing
isobuthane/R600a must be at least
4m3) in case of the damage of the
cooling system.
lDo not refreeze the partly thawed
products.
lDo not store beverages in bottles
and cans, especially the carbonated
beverages in the freezer chamber. The
cans and the bottles may explode.
lDo not put the frozen products,
taken out directly from the freezer
(lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your
mouth, their low temperature may
cause severe frost-bites.

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1.Take the product out of the package, re-
move the scotch tapes protecting the door
and the equipment. The possibly remaining
adhesive stains may be removed with a mild
washing agent.
2.Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-
ments of the packaging. In the case of the
necessity to transport the freezer, pack it in
the polystyrene elements and lm, as well
as protect it with a scotch tape.
3.Clean the interior surface of the freezer
and the elements of the equipment with a
washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water,
then wipe it dry.
4.Place the freezer on an even, at and stable
surface, in dry, aired and shadowy room,
far from the heat sources such as an oven,
cooktop, central heating radiator, central
heating pipe, hot water installation, etc.
Minimal distances from the heat
sources:
- from the electric gas and other
ovens - 30 mm,
- from oil or coal red ovens - 300
mm,
- from in-built ovens - 50 mm,
If there is no possibility to ensure the above-
mentioned distances, provide an appropriate
insulation board.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
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5. Make sure the appliance is placed in the
horizontal position by screwing in 2 adju-
stable front legs (g. 2)
Installation before using the
appliance for the rst time
6. In order to ensure easy opening of the
door, the distance between the side
wall of the appliance (from the side of
the door hinges), and the wall should
amount to: 90 mm.
7. Ensure adequate ventilation of the room
and free air circulation from all sides of
the appliance (g. 3).
The rear wall of the refrigerator, in
particular, the condenser and other
elements of the cooling system may
not contact other elements, which
may damage them, (e.g. central
heating pipe and the water supply
pipe).
CONDENSER
1850-2000 mm

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
It is prohibited to readjust or modify
any parts of the unit. It is crucial not
to damage the capillary tube visible
in the compressor recess. The tube
may not be bent, straightened and
wound.
If the capillary tube is damaged by
the user the guarantee will be void
(g. 4).
lThe data is provided on the rated plate
located at the bottom of the wall inside the
chamber.
Mains connection
lBefore the appliance is connected to the
mains, set the adjustment knob to the
“0” position.
lThe appliance is intended for connection to
alternating current. The connection values
for voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are given
on the nameplate in the cabinet.Power must
be connected via a wall socket with switch.
The wall socket should be easily accessible.
All earthing requirements stipulated by the
local electricity authority must be observed.
The cabinet plug and wall socket should
then give correct earthing. If in doubt,
contact your local supplier or an authorised
electrician.
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capillary
tube
This appliance must be earthed
The flexible cord (mains lead)
tted to this appliance has three
cores for use with a 3-pin 13-amp
plug. If a BS 1363 (13-amp) fused
plug is used, it should be tted
with a 13-amp fuse.
Important
The cores in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
These colours might not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug.

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CHANGE OF THE DOOR HINGING
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1. Adjust the knob of the temperature regu-
lator to the ”0” position, pull out the plug from
the supply socket.
2. Empty the appliance from the foodstuff.
3. Take out the 2 plugs of the freezer upper
blind (g. 6).
4. Take out the 2 plugs of the control panel
(g. 7).
6. Unscrew the upper hinge bolts, holding the
door of the freezer (g. 8).
7. Remove the fridge door together with
bottom door interlock including the bottom
hinge lock.
8. Loosen the two screws of the top hinge,
rotate the hinge pins in the opposite direction
and tighten the screws. (gure 9).
9. Ret the plug and the freezer door lock to
the opposite side.
10. Tilt the freezer backwards at an angle of
40°, to enable the access to the bottom hin-
ge.
11. Unscrew both adjusting legs.
12. Unscrew 2 bottom hinge tting bolts
using the cross screwdriver (g. 10).
5. Disassemble the side handle.

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CHANGE OF THE DOOR HINGING
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13. Unscrew the bottom hinge pin and ret it
to the other side (g.11). To do this use a 10
mm spanner.
14. Screw the bottom hinge in on the opposi-
te side of the refrigerator (g.12).
15. Screw both adjusting legs in.
16. Ret the freezer door including the upper
hinge lock, screw the upper hinge in.
17. Fit in the freezer door upper blind plugs
(g. 13). Extra stopper can be found in a
plastic bag containing the documents.
18. Fit in the control panel upper blind plugs
(g. 14).
19. Once the door is attached, please make
sure it is correctly aligned with the appliance
body. Door edge should be parallel to the
edge of the appliance body.
20. Attach handles on the opposite side.
Insert stoppers in the holes.
21. Switch the freezer on in accordance with
the relevant items of the manual.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Control panel
Electronic Control System
The freezer is provided with electronic control
system. The control system is positioned
behind the door. The appliance is factory set
to ensure operation in optimal temperature,
i.e. -18°C.
If the user intends to change the factory
settings, new settings will be stored in the
memory of the electronic controller. In case of
power failure, the controller remembers the
last settings, which will be recalled once the
appliance is switched on.
Functions of the electronic controller
l(1) – Freezer ON/OFF function, operation
signaled with a green control light
l(2) – Displays the set freezer temperature
l(3) – Temperature display, freezer alarm
codes display
l(4) – Super Freeze function, activation
signaled with a blue control light
l(5) – “Eco” function, activation signaled with
a green control light
l(6) – Change of the freezer temperature
setting – temperature decrease
l(7) – Change of the freezer temperature
setting – temperature increase
Switching the appliance ON and OFF
To switch the freezer ON: push and hold pu-
shbutton (1). Switching ON is signaled with
a green light in pushbutton (1). Additionally
the current temperature is displayed on the
display (3) – freezer temperature.
To switch the freezer OFF: push and hold
pushbutton (1), ‘- - ‘symbols will be displayed
on the display.
Temperature control
Temperatures in the freezer compartment
can be set within a range from -25°C to
-16°C. The current temperature setting is di-
splayed by pressing and holding pushbutton
(2). Pressing pushbuttons (6) or (7) allows to
change the freezer temperature setting.
Every time a pushbutton is pressed there is a
short sound emitted.
In case of power failure, the controller
remembers the last settings, that will be
recalled once power is restored.
Temperature inside the freezer
The set and displayed temperatures are the
average temperatures of the freezer. The
temperature setting in the freezer should
not be changed only because it is warmer
in summer. Increased ambient temperatu-
res will be detected by the sensors and the
compressor will operate longer to maintain
the set temperatures.
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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Super Freeze
The Super Freeze function is crucial to keep
the frozen foods fresh. The function is activa-
ted by pushing and holding pushbutton (4). A
blue light in the pushbutton indicates that the
function is on.
There is a choice between 24-hour and 48-
hour freezing process:
- Pushing and holding pushbutton (4) once
activates the Super Freeze function for 24
hours, there will be “24” number displayed on
the display (3).
- Pushing and holding pushbutton (4) twice
activates the Super Freeze function for 48
hours, there will be “48” number displayed on
the display (3).
- Pushing pushbutton (4) for the next time
switches off the Super Freeze function, the
control light in pushbutton (4) goes out.
If the Super Freeze function is not switched
off intentionally, it will be switched off auto-
matically after 24/48 hours. When the Super
Freeze function pushbutton is pressed, the
“24” or “48” symbols are displayed for 5
seconds. Then the display shows the current
temperature in the freezer compartment.
It is recommended to switch on the Super
Freeze function about two hours before lling
the freezer compartment with large quantities
of foods.
Slight temperature variations
Slight changes of temperatures are nor-
mal and may occur, for example, when the
appliance is loaded with fresh products or
when the door has been left open for a long
time. They have no effect on the stored food
and the temperature quickly returns to the
set level.
If the door is left open, after approx. 1 minute
there will be a “dr” code displayed on the
display and a short sound signal emitted.
Eco function
The Eco function is switched on and off with
pushbutton (5), a green light in pushbutton
(5) indicates that the function is on. The func-
tion ensures optimal consumption of energy
needed to cool down the refrigerator and fre-
ezer compartments. When the Eco function
is on the freezer temperature settings cannot
be changed.
The function is restored after power failure.
Alarms
Normal use of the freezer can result in
many different situations causing function
disruption and, consequently, disturbing the
stability of operation of the whole appliance.
Those conditions will be displayed on the
display using alarm codes.
If there are several alarm conditions oc-
curring at the same time, the codes will be
displayed one after another.
Alarm codes (symbols)
E2 – Failure of the freezer compartment
temperature probe
E3 – Failure of the no-frost evaporator tem-
perature probe
HI – Temperature in the freezer compartment
is too high compared to the setting
dr – Freezer door open
E2 and E3
One of the sensors has broken. To resolve
the problem contact authorized service cen-
ter or Amica Service Center.
Integrated emergency program maintains
the acceptable temperature until the error is
canceled or the failure repaired.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
HI
HI – warm
Temperature in the freezer compartment
remains higher than the setting for more than
2 hours.
dr
The freezer door is opened for longer than 1
minute. The alarm code disappears when the
door is closed.
Canceling alarms
The alarm symbol and buzzer can always be
canceled by pressing any pushbutton.
Exception: E2 and E3 codes which can
be canceled only after a visit of authorized
service engineer.

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Observe the following recommen-
dations to ensure the food remains
fresh.
lPractically all the food products, except for
vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce
can be frozen.
lOnly food products of the highest quality,
divided into small portions for single use,
should be frozen.
lProducts should be packed in materials that
are odourless, resistant to air and moisture
penetration, and not susceptible to fat.
Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminium
sheets are the best wrapping materials.
lThe packaging should be tight and should
stick to the frozen products. Do not use
glass containers.
lKeep the fresh and warm foodstuff at am-
bient temperature away from the products,
which have already been frozen.
l We advise not to place more than 2 kg of
fresh food at a time to the freezer per day
(see table on page 20).
lIn order to maintain good quality of the
frozen food, reorganise the food that is in
the middle of the freezer, so that it does not
touch the products that are not frozen yet.
lIt is recommended to move the already
frozen products to one side and place the
fresh products that are to be frozen to the
opposite side, as close to the rear and side
walls as possible.
lIt is recommended to place the products
in freezer drawers up to natural loading
capacity (see gure15).
lStacking of products on the freezer shelves
is acceptable.
lIt is acceptable to place products beyond
the natural loading capacity by 20-30 mm.
Storage of food in the freezer
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lBottom freezer drawer can be removed to
increase the loading capacity. Products can
be then stacked on the bottom of the freezer
chamber up to its maximum height.
Grate-
shelf
Natural
loadingcapacity
Drawer
Bottom
drawer

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their quality when fresh, before fre-
ezing and on the storage temperature.
The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is
maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
lBear in mind that the temperature in the
freezer is affected by several factors,
including the ambient temperature and
the quantities of food products in the
chamber, frequency of opening the door,
amount of frost in the freezer, and the
thermostat setting.
lIf you cannot open the freezer door imme-
diately after closing it, allow 1-2 minutes
for negative pressure to compensate,
and retry opening the door.
lTo free products, use space marked
(*/***).

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Automatic freezer defrosting
lThe freezer compartment is equipped with
automatic defrosting system (No-Frost).
The food is frozen using cooled recirculated
air and moisture from the compartment is
carried away to the outside. Consequently,
there is no unnecessary icing or frost ac-
cumulating in the freezer and the individual
products do not freeze up.
Washing the freezer
lIt is recommended to wash the fridge and
freezer chambers at least once a year. This
prevents the formation of bacteria and foul
odours. Switch the appliance, using button
(1), remove the food from the chambers
and wash them using water with a mild
detergent. Then, wipe the chambers dry
with a cloth.
Taking out and putting in the shelves
Slide the shelf out, then slide it in as much as
possible so that its clamp could t the guide
groove (g. 16).
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DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance does
not work
Electric circuit rupture - check whether the plug is properly inserted
into the socket
- check whether the power cable of the
appliance is not damaged
- check whether there is voltage in the
socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
a night lamp
- check whether the appliance is switched
on by setting the thermostat to a position
above 0
Temperature inside
the appliance is not
low enough
The ambient tempera-
ture is higher or lower
than the SN-ST-T cli-
mate range
- the appliance is adapted to operation in the
SN-ST-T climate range (see page 21)
The appliance is located
at the sunlit place or
near the heat sources
- move the appliance to another place.
Observe the guidelines contained in the
manual
Too much warm food
loaded at a time
- wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool
(freezes) and the required temperature is
reached inside the chamber
Internal air circulation
hindered
- place the food and containers in such a
way that they do not touch the rear wall of
the freezer
The air circulation at the
back of the appliance is
hindered
- move the appliance min. 30 mm away
from the wall
The door of the frid-
ge/freezer are opened
too often and/or remain
open for too long
- reduce the frequency of opening the door
and/or shorten the time when door remains
open
The door does not close
completely
- place the food and containers so that they
would not interfere with door closed

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The compressor is switched
on too rarely
- check whether the ambient
temperature is not lower
than 10°C
Door gasket inserted
incorrectly
- press the gasket in
The appliance works
continuously
Incorrect setting of the adju-
stment knob
- reset the knob to a lower
position
See. ”Temperature inside the
appliance is not low enough
for description of other possi-
ble causes
- See. ”Temperature inside
the appliance is not low eno-
ugh for description of other
possible remedies
Incorrect levelling of the
appliance
- level the appliance properly
The appliance touches furni-
ture and/or other objects
- place the appliance at a
location that ensures proper
clearances around it
Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its
correct operation.
Sounds, which can be easily prevented:
lnoise caused by the appliance which is not level - adjust the position with the adjustable tur-
n-in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially
when the appliance is placed on tiles.
ltouching the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator away.
lcreaking of the drawers or shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.
lsounds of clinking bottles - move bottles apart.
Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor
(switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused
by ow of the cooling agent).

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Environmental protection
Ozone layer protection
The refrigerants and fo-
aming agents, which are
100% free of FCKW and
FKW have been used for
manufacturing our pro-
duct. Therefore we help
protecting the ozone layer
and prevent the greenho-
use effect increase. On the other hand, the
innovative technology and environmentally
friendly insulation help in reducing energy
consumption.
Recycling of the packaging
Our packaging are made
of environmentally friendly
materials, which can be
reused:
lThe external packaging is made of card-
board/foil
lThe FCKW free shape of foamed poly-
styrene (PS)
lPolyethylene (PE) foils and bags
Elimination / disposal of the equip-
ment
If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the
connecting conduit off the used equipment
before its scrapping.
This appliance is marked with
a symbol of the crossed out
waste container in conform-
ance with the European Direc-
tive 2002/96/EC. Such mark-
ing informs that the equipment
may not be kept together with
other waste coming from the
household after the period of
its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the
appliance at the waste collection point. The
local waste collection points, shops and com-
munal units form an appropriate system ena-
bling the disposal of the equipment.
Handling the used electrical and electronic
equipment properly contributes to the avoid-
ance of consequences harmful to the human
health and natural environment, resulting
from the presence of hazardous substances
and improper storage and processing of such
equipment.