APELL APFR165 User manual

BUILT-UNDER
FREEZER
Instruction booklet
APFR 165

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INDEX
BEFORE USING THEAPPLIANCE ..................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 1
Recommendations ................................................................................................... 2
Switching On the Appliance ...................................................................................... 3
HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER .................................................................... 4
Thermostat Setting .................................................................................................... 4
Display Panel ............................................................................................................. 4
FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE .............................................................. 5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 6
Defrosting the Freezer .............................................................................................. 6
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE .......................................... 7
PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENT .................................. 9
Safety Instructions
• Please read this booklet thoroughly before installing and switching on the appli-
ance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and
usage.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure on in structure for build-
ing in, clear of obstruction.
• If this appliance is to replace an old one equipped with a lock, break or remove the
lock as a safety measure to avoid the danger of children locking them inside.
• If the model contains refrigerant isobutene (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, caution is required since isobutene is flammable. It is
essential to ensure that refrigerant pipelines are not damaged during transporta-
tion and installation of the appliance. In the event that the refrigerant circuit is dam-
aged, avoid open flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit
is placed.
PART 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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Recommendations
Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the
defrosting. process. Do not use electrical appliances in the food storage of the appli-
ance. Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. Do not damage the refrigerator’s
refrigerant circuit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Children must
never sit in the drawers or hang from the door.
• Do not use adapters or shunts, which could cause overheating
or burning.
• Do not plug old, warped power supply cables.
• Do not twist and bend the cables, and keep them away from hot
surfaces.
• Do not plug the power supply with wet hands.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) 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 appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they don’t play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer or service agent or appointed qualified person.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your old appliances contain insulation gases and refrigerant that must be disposed
of properly. Please ensure that the Refrigerant circuit is not damaged before the
appliance is taken away for disposal.
• After installation make sure that the power cable is not
• Trapped underneath appliance.
• Do not defrost the appliance with other electrical devices (i.e. hair
dryer) or other artificial means, and do not use sharp metal ob-
jects to remove the ice on the freezer, as this could cause damage
to the refrigerant system.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances inside freezer.
• Do not place bottles (glass or tin) containing liquids (especially sparkling liquids)
into the freezer as they could cause the bottle to burst during freezing.
• Do not touch the cooling surfaces while the appliance operates, especially with wet
hands, because the skin may stick to cold surfaces.
• Do not eat ice, which has just been removed from the freezer.

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• The appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they don’t play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service
agent or appointed person.
Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the
defrosting process. Do not use electrical appliances in the food storage of the appliance.
Keep the appliance ventilation openings free. Do not damage the refrigerator’s refriger-
ant circuit.
Switching On the Appliance
• Before switching on, place the appliance on upright position
and wait at least three hours without moving the appliance. This
will give the refrigerant circuit time to settle and operate effi-
ciently.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially in the interior, before use (See Cleaning
and Maintenance).
• Installation of the appliance and electrical connections must be
carried out by a qualified technician, in accordance with the In-
stallation Manual and local regulations.
• Installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the Instal-
lation Manual. This product is intended to be used in proper
kitchen units only.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused
socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point
must with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name
plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection.
If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match,
we suggest you to call an authorized electrician for assistance.
• Manufacturer is not responsible for failure to complete the ground connection as
described in this booklet.
• There can be an odor when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after
the appliance starts to cool.

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PART 2. HOW TO OPERATE THE FREEZER
Thermostat Setting
Power Light
Compressor
Light
Alarm Light
The freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the com-
partments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be ob-
tained. “0” position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling will be available.
Freezer Thermostat Setting;
0 : The appliance is switched off.
1-2:For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob
between minimum and medium position.
3-4:For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to
medium position.
5 : For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.
SF : The compressor will start to run continuously with maximum performance. The
freezer temperature will decrease and the appliance will switch to the lowest
temperature. Place the food to be frozen quickly inside the freezer, preferably in
the middle drawers. Once the food is frozen, you must set the thermostat knob
to desired position.
Note 1; Observe that the orange lamp will light when the compressor runs. So when SF is
active , the compressor will run continuously and the lamp will light continuously.
Note 2; The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often
the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer com-
partments. If required, change the temperature setting.
Display Panel
Compressor light : Lights orange, when the compressor runs. In SF mode , it will light
continuously.
Power light: Lights green automatically, when the appliance is connected to the power
supply.
Alarm light: Lights red, when the temperature rises to a critical point in side the freeze.

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PART 3. FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE
• Freezer is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of
time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging
should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy
grade, in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
While freezing food ; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated on the appliance label.
• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity , turn knob
to the fast freeze position when placing fresh food in the freezer.
• After placing fresh food in the freezer ,24 hours on fast freeze function is generally
sufficient,After 24 hours, deactivate the fast freeze function.
• Attention; In order to save energy, When freezing small amounts of food, the fast
freeze function can be deactivated.
• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen
food.
• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated
storage time.
• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a
sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer
door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24
hours is indicated on the name plate ( see Freezing Capacity).
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.
• When purchasing and storing frozen food products; ensure that the packaging is not
damaged.
• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen foods are
indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.
• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.
• Once the food is thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as
possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• When making ice cubes, fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to
get the ice cube.
Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers
and store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the
entire volume of the compartment.

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PART 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
• Do not pour water over the appliance.
• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do
not put them in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After
washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the
cleaning operations have been completed, reconnect the
plug with dry hands.
Defrosting the Freezer
WARNING: Never use sharp metal tools, unless recommended by manufacturer, for
this operation as they can damage the refrigeration circuit.
After a period of time, frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment.
The frost, accumulated in the freezer, should be removed periodically (use the plastic
scraper if available).
Complete defrosting will become necessary if the frost layer exceeds 3-5 mm to main-
tain the efficiency of the freezer.
• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to position “5” to freeze the foods
completely.
• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and
kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life.
Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.
• Set the thermostat knob to position “0” and switch off the appliance.
• Leave the door open to accelerate defrosting. Remove the defrost water from the
compartment.

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If there is defrost water on the freezer floor, you can clear it away by using a sponge.
• Clean the interior by hand with lukewarm water and a little detergent.
Never use abrasive products or aggressive cleaning agents.
• Dry the inside of the unit, plug on the mains, and set the thermostat knob
to position “5”. After 24 hours, reset the thermostat to the desired position.
PART 5.
If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check
the following.
The appliance does not operate,
Check if;
• There is a power failure,
• The mains plug is not properly plugged in, or is loose
• The thermostat setting is on position “0”,
• The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which
is working into the same socket.
The appliance performs poorly;
Check if;
• You have overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are not closed perfectly,
• There are not enough ventilation ducts on the kitchen unit as mentioned in the Instal-
lation Manual.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE

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If there is noise;
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise
(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is quite
normal. If these sounds are different check if;
• The appliance is installed firmly as described in the Installation Manual.
• The objects on the appliance are vibrating.
If your fridge is not cooling enough;
Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not rec-
ommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling
effectiveness.
Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
TBetween 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
NBetween 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)
(*) Tropical class is designated for temperatures between 16°C and 43°C according
to TS EN ISO 15502 standards.
Recommendations
• In order to increase space and improve the appearance, the “cooling section” of
refrigerators is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator compartment. When
the compressor is working, this wall is covered with frost or water drops. Do not
worry. This is quite normal. The appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively
thick ice layer forms on the back wall.
• If the appliance is not used for a long time (for example during the summer holi-
days), set the thermostat knob to position “0”. Defrost and clean the refrigerator leav-
ing the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

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PART 6. PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE
COMPARTMENT
1) THERMOSTAT DIAL
2) FREEZER DRAWERS
This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the appliance model.