Asko R23841 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
REFRIGERATOR
EN
R23841
R23844

3Introduction ................................................
3Dear customer, ............................................
4Safety instructions .....................................
4Safety of children and vulnerable people .....
4General safety ..............................................
6Installation ....................................................
6Electrical connection ...................................
7Use ...............................................................
8Care and cleaning .......................................
8Disposal .......................................................
10Installation and connection ......................
10Selecting the location ..................................
12Connecting the appliance ...........................
12Side-by-Side kit ............................................
13
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
13
Before you use the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
13Energy-saving advice ..................................
14Reversing the door opening direction .....
17Description of the appliance .....................
18Shelf .............................................................
18Bottle rack ....................................................
18
Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity
control ..........................................................
18MultiZone drawer .........................................
19
Turning the MultiZone drawer into a fruit and
vegetables drawer .......................................
20Door racks ...................................................
20CoolFlow ......................................................
20AdaptTech ...................................................
21Operating the appliance ............................
21Switching the appliance on/off ....................
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Adjusting the temperature in the
appliance .....................................................
22Intensive cooling (super cool) .....................
23Eco function .................................................
23High temperature alarm ...............................
23Open door alarm ..........................................
24Storing food ................................................
24Recommended distribution .........................
24Avoid contamination of food ........................
25Storing fresh food in the refrigerator ............
26Maintenance ...............................................
26Defrosting the appliance .............................
26Cleaning the appliance ................................
27Faults table .................................................
29Environmental aspects ..............................
29Disposal of packaging and appliance .........
Contents

Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing this Asko refrigerator. This product is designed with simple operation
and optimum comfort in mind.
These instructions for use explain how you can make best use of this appliance. These instructions
contain information about the operation of the appliance and background information that may be
of help to you during its use.
WARNING!
Read the safety instructions before using the appliance!
Read these instructions thoroughly before you first use the appliance, and keep the instructions
for future use.
Link to the EU EPREL database
The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the registration
of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the
user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is possible to find information
related to the performance of the product in the EU EPREL database using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you can find on the rating
plate of the appliance. For more detailed information about the energy label, visit
www.theenergylabel.eu.
Carefully read the instructions for use before using the appliance.
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning –general danger
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Warning –danger of electric shock
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning –danger of fire
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Introduction

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an
incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
Safety of children and vulnerable people
•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.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
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 supervision.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload
refrigerating appliances.
General safety
•The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for
illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for
household room illumination.
•WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
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Safety instructions

- staff kitchen 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.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•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!
Freeze burn hazard
To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do
not touch frozen food.
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Safety instructions

Installation
WARNING!
This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer.
•Remove all the packaging.
•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
•Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
•Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is
heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
•Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
•Wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
•Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven
or hobs.
•Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
•Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too
colds, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine
cellars.
•When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
WARNING!
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not
trapped or damaged.
Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock.
•The appliance must be earthed.
•All electrical connections should be made by a qualified
electrician.
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Safety instructions

•Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
•Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components
(e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service
or an electrician to change the electrical components.
•The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of
the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug
after the installation.
•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always
pull the mains plug.
•WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
•If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and a
plug, or with other means for disconnection from the supply mains
having a contact separation in all poles that provide full
disconnection under overvoltage category III conditions, the
means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring
in accordance with the wiring rules. This is also applicable for
appliances with a supply cord and plug when the plug is not
accessible after installing the appliance. Using an omnipolar
switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm fitted in the fixed
wiring will fulfil this requirement.
Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the
appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
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Safety instructions

•Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It
contains isobutene (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.
•If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there
are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the
room.
•Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
•Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with
flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
•Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.
Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.
•Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect
the mains plug from the mains socket.
•This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a
qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of
the unit.
•Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary,
clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the
bottom of the appliance.
Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
•Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
•Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside
of the appliance.
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Safety instructions

•The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone friendly.
•The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance
correctly.
•Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near
the heat exchanger.
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Safety instructions

Selecting the location
•Place the appliance in a dry and well aired room. The permitted ambient temperature range for
the appliance depends on the appliance's climate class, which is shown on the type plate.
•Do not place the appliance near a source of heat, such as a gas cooker, radiator or boiler, etc.,
and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
Relative humidityAmbient temperature range °CClassDescription
≤75%
+10 to +32SNExtended temperate
+16 to +32NTemperate
+16 to +38STSubtropical
+16 to +43TTropical
INFORMATION!
This appliance is not intended to be used as a build-in appliance.
WARNING!
Do not place the appliance in a room where the temperature can fall below 5 °C: the appliance
may not work properly or become defective!
WARNING!
The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use and it may not be exposed to rain.
•The appliance must be placed at a distance of at least 5 cm from an electrical or gas cooker
and at least 30 cm from a radiator or heater. An insulation panel must be fitted when these
distances cannot be kept.
•The appliance must be placed at a distance of about 5 cm from the wall, back and sides of a
cupboard. A kitchen cupboard above the refrigerator must have a gap of at least 5 cm between
the back of the cupboard and the wall. This is needed to make sure that there is sufficient cooling
air for the condenser.
•The plug of the installed appliance must remain accessible!
WARNING!
Place the appliance in a room with a sufficient volume of air. The room must have a volume of at
least 1 m3of air for every 8 grams of refrigerant. The quantity of refrigerant is shown on the type
plate on the inside of the appliance.
•The kitchen unit in which the appliance is to be built in must have an opening of at least 200 cm2
in its base to allow sufficient air to circulate.
•The appliance's air outlet is at the top. Make sure that the outlet is not blocked. Blocking the
outlet can result in damage to the appliance.
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Installation and connection

Appliance installation should be carried out by at least two persons to avoid any personal injury or
damage to the appliance.
•The appliance must stand level or tilted slightly to the back. It should
be stable and placed a solid base. At the front, the appliance is fi
tted with two adjustable feet that can be used to level the appliance.
At the rear side, casters allow for easier installation of the appliance
(only with some models).
•After you have levelled the appliance using the adjustable feet, adjust the additional foot for
extra stability of the appliance.
•The appliance is intended for free-standing installation. To reach the rated/minimum power
consumption, always provide 50 mm of clearance between the wall and the back of the appliance,
and above the appliance. Also allow adequate air circulation on either side of the appliance and
above it.
•The appliance can also be placed adjacent to or between kitchen cabinets or cupboards, or
adjacent to a wall. In case of such placement, the appliance will operate flawlessly; however,
power consumption could increase. Observe the minimum clearance above and behind the
appliance, as indicated in the figure.
•Take into account the space or clearance required to open the appliance door, in order to allow
the drawers and shelves to be pulled out or removed (see installation diagram).
* depending on the model
** model with integrated handle
*** model with external/protruding handle
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Installation and connection

Connecting the appliance
•Connect the appliance to the power supply with a plug. The socket must be earthed. The nominal
voltage and frequency required for the appliance are shown on the appliance's type plate/label
with basic information.
•The appliance must be connected to the mains and earthed in accordance with the prevailing
standards and regulations. The appliance can withstand small variations in the mains voltage
to a maximum of plus or minus 6%.
WARNING!
When you are not going to use the appliance for a longer period then switch it off with the
appropriate key and disconnect it from the mains. Empty, defrost and clean the appliance, and
leave the door ajar.
WARNING!
In the event of a defect or power cut, do not open the freezer compartment unless the appliance
has been out of operation for more than the hours indicated on the appliance’s type plate
(temperature rise time). After this time, you must either use the frozen food or make sure that it
is properly cooled (for example, by transferring it to another appliance).
Side-by-Side kit
There is a possibility to place two appliances
side-by-side.
To ensure the proper fitting and long-lasting
operation of two appliances put in side-by-side
installment, the dedicated kit should be used.
Using the dedicated side-by-side kit will
ensure exact alignment, stabilization, and
eliminate the possibility of excessive
condensate accumulation between adjacent
appliances.
For safety reasons, side-by-side kit should
only be installed by an authorized service
technician!
INFORMATION!
For more informations refer to the local
Asko dealer or to the Asko website of your
country.
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Installation and connection

Before you use the appliance for the first time
Do not connect the appliance to the mains until you have carefully read the instructions for the correct
and safe use of the appliance. As these instructions are for various types and models, it is possible
that the instructions for use refer to settings or parts that are not available on your appliance. We
recommend that you keep these instructions for future use. If you sell the appliance, enclose them
with the appliance.
Inspect the appliance for damage and/or irregularities. If the appliance is damaged, contact the
store that sold you the appliance.
Allow the appliance to stand upright for at least 4 hours before you connect the appliance to the
mains. This reduces the risk of malfunctions resulting from transport effects on the refrigerant unit.
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be cleaned
with lukewarm water and a neutral cleaning agent. Wipe the cleaned parts with a cloth with clean
water and then dry them thoroughly.
If you use the appliance for the first time, do not put food into the appliance until the temperature
has decreased to the set temperature.
Energy-saving advice
•Install the appliance as stated in the instructions for use.
•Do not open the door more than necessary.
•Never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
•Replace a door seal that is damaged or no longer seals properly as quickly as possible.
•Store food in well-sealed containers or suitable packaging.
•Allow food to cool to room temperature before you put it in the appliance.
•Defrost food in the refrigerator compartment.
•Defrost a conventional freezer once a layer of about 2 to 3 millimetres of frost or ice has formed
on the inside.
•Space the shelves evenly in the refrigerator compartment. Place the food so that the air can
circulate freely in the appliance (follow the recommendations for the location of foods enclosed
in the instructions).
•The lower the set temperature, the higher the power consumption.
•When the appliance is equipped with a fan then make sure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear.
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Before using the appliance for the first time

The direction in which the appliance door opens can be reversed.
Note: Disconnect the appliance from the power mains before reversing the door opening direction.
Tools required:
Socket wrench No. 8,
Cross-point screwdriver
Flat screwdriver
Spanner No. 8
Torx T25
Note:
•If the appliance has to be tilted to allow access to parts on the bottom, ask another person for
assistance or gently place the appliance on some soft padding to prevent damaging it. To
reverse the opening direction, proceed as follows.
1. Place the appliance in an upright position. Open the door and
remove the door racks (to prevent damaging them during the
procedure). Then, close the door.
2. Remove the top hinge cap (1).
3. Undo the screws (2) and remove the hinge (3). Hold the door
while doing this to prevent it from falling.
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Reversing the door opening direction

4. Remove the door from the bottom hinge by carefully lifting the
door straight up. Lay the door onto a smooth surface.
5. Take the (right) cap/cover (4) from the bag and place it on the
spot from which the top hinge was removed. Remove and save
the cap/cover from the other side (5) to which the hinge will be
relocated.
6. Remove the cap (6) from the left side of the door. Then, remove
the cap (7) from the right side of the door. Place the cap (7) on
the left side of the door and place the cap (6) on the right side of
the door.
7. Undo the screw (8) and remove the door retainer (10) and the
door stop (9). Then, use a screw (8) to install the door retainer
supplied in the bag, and the door stop (9). Keep the door retainer
(10) in case you need it later.
8. Tilt the appliance backwards and remove the adjustable foot (11).
9. Undo the three screws on the bottom hinge
(14) and remove it. Remove the extra foot
(12) from the bottom hinge pin (13).
Unscrew the pin (13) from the bottom
hinge and screw it onto the opposite side
of the hinge, complete with the extra foot
(12).
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Reversing the door opening direction

10. Attach the hinge (14) onto the opposite
side using the screws. The screws should
be attached in the order shown in the
figure below. First, tighten the screw 1,
followed by screws 2. Then, screw on the
adjustable feet (11).
11. Place the door on the bottom hinge and use the screws (2) to
attach the top hinge (3). Hold the door in place while positioning
it.
12. Replace the upper hinge cap (1).
13. Open the door and replace the door racks/shelves. Close the door again.
Replacing the handle
Undo the screws (1) as shown in the figure.
Rotate the handle (2) by 180° and replace it
on the opposite side. Then, tighten the screws
(1).
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Reversing the door opening direction

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
1. Control panel
2. LED lighting
3. CoolFlow*
4. Bottle rack
5. Glass shelves
6. Slider for converting the MultiZone drawer
into a fruit and vegetables bin *
7. Drawer MultiZone *
8. Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity
control *
9. Fruit and vegetables drawer
10. Door compartments
11. Foot
CoolFlow
This system creates optimal air circulation to keep the temperature constant throughout the entire
refrigerator compartment. The openings around the fan may never be covered or obstructed.
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Description of the appliance

Shelf
You can lay out the empty shelves to your liking across the guides in
the refrigerator interior without having to remove them from the
refrigerator. To move the shelf or take it out from the refrigerator, slightly
lift it at the back, pull it towards you, and then either move it or take it
out of the appliance. Store quickly perishable food at the back of the
shelf where the temperature is the lowest.
Bottle rack
•Some models also feature a wire bottle rack. It is protected against
being inadvertently pulled out. It can only be pulled out when it is
empty. To pull it out, lift it slightly at the back and pull it towards
you. Place the bottle rack so that the length of the bottles does not
hinder proper closing of the door. The holder can take a maximum
load of nine 0.75-litre bottles or 13 kilograms of total weight –see
label on the right side in the appliance interior.
•Cans may also be placed on the bottle rack (lengthwise or
crosswise).
Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity control
•The drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator is intended for storing fruit and vegetables. It provides
humidity and prevents the food from drying out.
•The humidity in the drawer is regulated automatically, depending on the type and amount of
inserted food.
•Pulling out the bin:
- To remove a drawer, pull out the drawer as far as it will go (1).
Then, lift the front part (2) and pull it out completely.
MultiZone drawer
(Only in some models)
The MultiZone compartment allows storing a wide variety of fresh food for up to three times longer
than in a conventional refrigerator. The food stays fresh longer, retaining the flavour and nutrients.
The temperature in this drawer depends on the temperature settings in the refrigerator compartment,
environment temperature, frequency of door opening, and amount of food placed in it.
For a temperature around 0 °C in the MultiZone drawer, we recommend setting the refrigerator
compartment temperature to 4 °C or lower. Temperature in the ZeroZone drawer may fall below 0
°C. Therefore, place the temperature-sensitive food in the upper parts of the refrigerator.
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Description of the appliance

For optimum performance, the drawer should be fully closed.
•When buying food, make sure it is fresh as this will determine the quality of the food, as well as
how long it will keep in the fridge.
•Store the food in closed containers or appropriate packaging to prevent them from emitting or
receiving odours and humidity.
•Take the food from the drawer 30 to 60 minutes before use to allow the aroma and flavour develop
at room temperature.
•Food sensitive to low temperature and not appropriate for storage in the MultiZone drawer
include the following: pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes, eggplant, cucumbers,
beans, peppers (capsicum), melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, zucchini etc.
•To remove the drawer:
- Pull out the drawer until it is blocked.
- Lift it at the front and pull out completely.
Turning the MultiZone drawer into a fruit and vegetables drawer
•If you find you need extra space for your fruit and vegetables, you can turn your MultiZone drawer
into a fruit and vegetables drawer.
•To do this, use the slider as follows:
- To use the drawer as a MultiZone: push the slider to the right.
- To use the drawer as a fruit and vegetables drawer: move the
slider to the left.
INFORMATION!
When the Convert function is activated (indicator light above the Dsymbol is lit), the drawer will
function as a fruit and vegetable bin regardless of the slider setting or position. Even if the slider
is set to MultiZone position, the temperature in the drawer will not be close to 0 °C, which may
lead to food spoilage. Therefore, we recommend moving food sensitive to higher temperatures
to a more suitable place.
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Description of the appliance

Door racks
Interior side of the refrigerator door is fitted with shelves intended for
storing cheese, butter, eggs, yoghurt, and other smaller packages,
tubes, cans etc.
You may lay out the racks as desired by lifting them slightly from the
grooves that hold them in place and moving them to the desired spot,
making sure to fit them in the grooves there.
The bottom rack is intended for storing bottles.
Maximum load on each door shelf is 5 kg.
CoolFlow
•The advanced CoolFlow fan system evenly distributes the temperature throughout the entire
refrigerator. Air mimics the natural microclimate that keeps the food fresh for longer. This system
also allows placing any type of food on any shelf in the fridge, as there are not temperature
differences between them.
AdaptTech
Innovative sensor technology allows adjusting appliance operation to the user's habits or behaviour.
Adaptive intelligent system monitors, analyzes, and records on a daily and weekly basis the use of
appliance and adapts appliance operation to the perceived patterns. If the appliance is able to
anticipate increased frequency of door opening, the appliance will automatically lower the temperature
before such time to prevent the increase of food temperature as the door is opened more often. The
appliance will also anticipate adding larger amounts of food into the refrigerator or freezer and adapt
by cooling or freezing more intensively.
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Description of the appliance