Asko FN22838W User manual

Dear customer!
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will
meet your expectations and fulfil your needs for many years to come.
Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality and
high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the
reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
Instructions for use
UPRIGHT FREEZER
FN22838W
FN22838S
FN2283W
FN2283S
FN2283B

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UPRIGHT FREEZER
The appliance is intended solely for household use.
The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and
for long-term storage of frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the type of food).
EU EPREL database
Information about your product can be found at www.
asko.com/energylabel, where you will also find a link to
the European Product Database for Energy Labelling,
EPREL. Or else visit https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu directly.
Follow the instructions to search by model name (see
the information on the serial number plate).

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS 4
Before using the appliance for the first time 4
Important safety instructions 5
Important information on the use of appliance 7
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES 9
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 10
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 11
Selecting the room 11
Installing the appliance 11
Connecting the appliance 12
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF DOOR
OPENING 13
OPERATING OF THE APPLIANCE 14
Switching the appliance on/off14
Adjusting the temperature 14
Freezer boost (super freeze) function 14
FREEZING AND STORING FROZEN
FOOD 15
Freezing process 15
Important warnings on freezing fresh food 15
Storage of industrially frozen food 15
Avoid contamination of food 15
Frozen food storage time 15
Defrosting frozen food 15
DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE 16
Defrosting a NO FROST freezer 16
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 18
INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE
NOISE 19
TABLE OF CONTENS

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Spacers are fitted on the corners of
the doors. Remove them and insert
the supplied plugs into their slots
(only in some models).
Before using the appliance for the first time
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, please read carefully the
instructions for use which describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
The instructions apply to several appliance types/models; thus, settings or
equipment may be described herein which is not available in your appliance.
We recommend saving this instruction manual for future reference and attach it
to the appliance if it is sold in the future.
The instruction manual includes the NO FROST version/model of the freezer
which is fitted with a fan and in which the defrosting process is automatic (only
with some models).
Check for any damage or irregularities on your appliance. If you find your
appliance is damaged, notify the retailer from which you have purchased the
appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains, let the appliance rest in
a vertical position for a minimum of 2 hours.This will reduce the possibility of
operation faults due to the effect of transport on the cooling system.
IMPORTANT NOTES AND WARNINGS

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Important safety instructions
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.
The appliance must be connected to the power mains and grounded in
compliance with the effective standards and regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power
supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power mains (unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet).
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.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician. Do not attempt a repair
of the LED lighting yourself, as there is danger of contact with high voltage!
WARNING! Do not use any electric devices inside the appliance, except for
those allowed by the manufacturer of this refrigeration appliance.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability of the appliance,
make sure it is installed as instructed.

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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid touching frozen food as this
may cause frostnip or frostbite.
Safety of children and vulnerable persons
The 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the appliance or particular parts
during transport and keep it outside the reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
For European markets only
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervis
ion.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating
appliances.
Warning regarding the refrigerant
The appliance contains a small amount of an environmentally friendly yet
flammable gas R600a. Make sure that no parts of the cooling system are
damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the environment, but it could cause
eye injury or fire.

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In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly, disconnect the appliance
from the power mains, and call a service technician.
Important information on the use of appliance
WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staffkitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may not be exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable
propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended period of time, switch it
offusing the relevant button, and unplug it from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not open the freezer
compartment unless the freezer has not operated for over 16 hours. After this
period, use the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a replacement
appliance).
Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It indicates data on voltage,
gross and net volume, type and amount of refrigerant, and information on the
climate classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language of your choice or the
language of your country, replace it with the one supplied.

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Environment protection
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled,
disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment.
Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete appliance to an authorized home
appliance collection centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. This will also prevent
pollution.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal
household waste. The product should be taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and
electronic equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent any negative effects
on the environment and health of people which could occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed
information on removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal body in charge
of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the store where you bought the product.

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• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for other reasons, have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the appliance, cool it to room temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• Remove the drawers from the freezer compartment as described in the instruction manual, in order to make use of the
entire interior.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3-5 milimeter layer of of frost or ice has built up on the
refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that the food is placed so that the air can freely
circulate in the appliance interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them offto reduce power consumption.
ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES

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1 Control unit
2 Led lighting of freezer interior
3 NO FROST freezing unit (cooler, fan ...)
4 Freezing and storage compartment
5 Multibox storage bin
6 Foot
• Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.
• The drawers are protected against pulling out. To remove a drawer from the appliance, open it, then lift the front part
and pull it out.
• Fan (hid within the freezer unit) provides better distribution of temperature. It is offwhen the freezer door is open, or
during idle compressor periods.
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION