Asko R31231I User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
REFRIGERATOR
EN
R31231I
R30931EI

3Introduction ................................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Important notes and precautions .............
4
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
4Important safety instructions ........................
6
Important information on the use of
appliance .....................................................
8Installation and connection ......................
8Selecting the location ..................................
9Connecting the appliance ...........................
9
Changing the side on which the door opens
/ building the appliance into a cupboard .....
10
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
10
Before you use the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
10Energy-saving advice ..................................
11Description of the appliance .....................
12Glass shelves ...............................................
12Bottle rack * ................................................
12
Fruit and vegetable drawer with automatic
humidity control ...........................................
13Door compartments .....................................
13MultiBox * ....................................................
14Operating the appliance ............................
14Switching the appliance on/off ....................
14
Adjusting the temperature in the
appliance .....................................................
15Intensive cooling (SuperCool) .....................
16Open door alarm ..........................................
16High temperature alarm ...............................
18Storing food ................................................
18Recommended distribution .........................
18Avoid contamination of food ........................
18Storing fresh food in the refrigerator ............
20Maintenance ...............................................
20Defrosting the appliance .............................
20Cleaning the appliance ................................
22Faults ..........................................................
22Faults table ..................................................
24Environmental aspects ..............................
24Disposal of packaging and appliance .........
Contents

Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and dependable
aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and the best way to take care of your appliance.
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.
A section of the installation instructions is supplied separately.
Link to the 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).
The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings:
INFORMATION!
Information, advice, tip, or recommendation
WARNING!
Warning –general danger
DANGER OF FIRE!
Warning; risk of fire / flammable materials
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Introduction

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.
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 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).
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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!
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Important notes and precautions

WARNING!
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!
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!
WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor stability
of the appliance, make sure it is installed as instructed.
Freeze burn hazard
To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do not touch frozen food.
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.
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.
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Important notes and precautions

When removing a used appliance, disconnect the power cord,
remove the door, and leave the shelves in the appliance. This
will prevent children from locking themselves in the appliance.
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.
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.
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:
•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;
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Important notes and precautions

•catering and similar non-retail applications.
WARNING!
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 off using 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.
WARNING!
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Important notes and precautions

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
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.
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Installation and connection

•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.
WARNING!
Warning:
An anti-condensation accessory must be installed before built-in appliances are installed next
to each other in a cupboard or surround. For safety reasons, this must be installed by a
recognized installer!
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).
Changing the side on which the door opens / building the appliance
into a cupboard
Information about changing the side on which the door opens and building the appliance into a
cupboard is enclosed in separate installation instructions.
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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.
•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

1. Control panel
2. LED lighting
3. CoolFlow
4. Glass shelves
5. Fruit and vegetable drawer with humidity control
6. Door compartments
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

( * Equipment depends on the model)
Glass shelves
The shelves are made from safety glass. To change the height of a
shelf, lift the front of the shelf (1). Take hold of the back and pull the
shelf slightly forwards (2). Move the shelf to a higher or lower position
(3).
To remove a shelf from the refrigerator, lift the front of the shelf (4). Take
hold of the back and pull the shelf out of the appliance (5).
Bottle rack *
The bottle rack can contain a maximum load of nine 0.75-litre bottles
or 13 kilograms of total weight. Also cans can be put on the bottle rack
(lengthwise or crosswise). Make sure that the door can close correctly
if you have put bottles or cans on the rack.
The bottle rack cannot accidentally be pulled out. It can only be pulled
out when it is empty. To pull it out, lift it slightly at the front (1) and pull
it towards you (2).
Fruit and vegetable drawer with automatic 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.
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.
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Description of the appliance

To insert a drawer, follow the reverse order (3 and 4).
Door compartments
The height of the door compartments is adjustable. Lift the compartment
out of the groove and fit it in the required position. Each compartment
can carry a maximum weight of 5 kg. The bottom door compartment is
suitable for bottles.
MultiBox *
The MultiBox offers a handy option for storing foods with a strong odour,
such as ripe or blue cheese, smoked sausages and onions.
If the tray is used as an egg tray, place it directly on the bottom of a
door shelf.
If the tray is used as an ice tray, fill it with water and place it in the freezer
in a horizontal position.
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Description of the appliance

Appliance on/off, temperature settings, and extra function keyA
Refrigerator compartment temperature displayB
The indicator for the selected temperature will be lit.
Intensive cooling function indicatorC
Symbol Cwill be lit when the intensive cooling function is activated.
High temperature indicatorD
To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key successively. When
the key is first pressed, the currently set value or function will start to flash. With each successive
press of the key, the indicator moves to the next setting. The indicator cycles through the settings
in a circular manner, from right to left. While the settings are being adjusted, the display will flash.
Three seconds after the key is released, the setting will be stored automatically and the relevant
symbol will be lit.
Switching the appliance on/off
Switching the appliance on: Press the Akey and hold it for 3 seconds.
Switching off the appliance: Again press the Akey and hold it for 3
seconds. The appliance will be off, but there is still voltage in it as it is
still connected to the power mains.
Adjusting the temperature in the appliance
INFORMATION!
•The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of 4 °C.
WARNING!
After you have switched on the appliance it will take several hours for the temperature to decrease
to the set temperature. Do not put food into the appliance until the temperature has decreased
to the set temperature.
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Operating the appliance

•Adjust the temperature as desired using the Akey.
•Press the Akey (several times) until the desired temperature
indicator lights up.
•When the Akey is pressed for the first time, the currently set value
or function will start to flash. Every successive time you press the
Akey, the settings indicator will move to the next setting (from right
to left, in a circular manner).
•After three seconds, the setting will stop flashing. Your setting will
be stored and the corresponding indicator will be continuously lit.
The numbers 2, 4, 6 and 8 indicate the degrees Celsius (°C) in the
refrigerator compartment.
•The recommended temperature setting is +4 °C. At this temperature,
food quality and freshness are preserved longer.
•If the ambient temperature in the room where the appliance is
installed is below 16 °C, we recommend setting a temperature lower
than 4 °C.
Intensive cooling (SuperCool)
This appliance has an intensive cooling function. This function decreases the temperatures in the
refrigeration compartment as quickly as possible. This is ideal for cooling products that have just
been put into the refrigerator. Use this function when you put a large quantity of food in the appliance.
INFORMATION!
When the intensive cooling function is selected, the appliance works at maximum capacity. It
may then make more noise for a while.
•To activate the intensive cooling function, press the Akey several
times until symbol Clights up.
•To switch off the intensive cooling function, press the Akey to select
the desired temperature B.
INFORMATION!
Adjusting the temperature of the refrigeration compartment while the intensive cooling function
is activated will immediately disable the intensive cooling function.
INFORMATION!
When the intensive cooling function is not manually disabled then the function will be automatically
disabled after about six hours. The temperature then returns to the latest temperature setting.
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Operating the appliance

INFORMATION!
Should a power failure occur while the function is activated then the function will be activated
again when the power is restored.
Open door alarm
An alarm signal sounds when the door is open for too long.
Switching off the alarm:
1. Close the door.
•The alarm will stop sounding.
INFORMATION!
If you only switch off the alarm by touching the Akey, the alarm will switch on again after some
time because the door is still open.
High temperature alarm
A signal will sound when the temperature in the appliance is too high. Furthermore, symbol Dshown
in the display will flash. A high temperature can be caused for several reasons:
•The door has been opened for too long or too frequently.
•The door does not seal properly.
•Too much fresh food has been put in at the same time.
WARNING!
Every time the appliance is switched on again, it takes a while until the correct temperature is
reached. For this reason, the alarm is disabled for the first 24 hours after the appliance is switched
on to prevent the unnecessary activation of the alarm.
Switching off the alarm:
1. Touch the Akey to stop the alarm.
•The alarm will stop sounding.
•Symbol Dshown in the display continues to flash while the
temperature is still too high.
INFORMATION!
When you press the Akey for the first time, the alarm will be acknowledged and turned off. When
you press the Akey again, it will already work as a settings adjustment key.
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Operating the appliance

WARNING!
When the alarm is not stopped manually and the temperature remains too high, the signal will
sound for the first minutes of every half hour and when the door of the refrigerator compartment
is opened.
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Operating the appliance

Recommended distribution
Sections of the refrigeration compartment
•Upper section: canned food, bread, wine and pastas, etc.
•Middle section: dairy products, ready-to-cook meals, desserts, soft drinks, beer and cooked
food, etc.
•Lower section: meat, meat produce, delicatessen.
•Vegetable drawer: vegetables and fresh fruit.
INFORMATION!
Store food that spoils rapidly at the back of a shelf or at the back of the drawer at the lowest
temperature.
WARNING!
Do not store fruit (bananas, pineapples, papaya, citrus fruits) and vegetables (courgettes,
tomatoes, aubergines, cucumber, sweet peppers and potatoes) that are sensitive to low
temperatures in the refrigerator.
Sections of the door
•Top/middle door compartments: eggs, butter, cheese and sauces, etc.
•Bottom door compartments: drinks, cans and bottles, etc.
Avoid contamination of food
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
•Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the
compartments of the appliance.
•Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
•Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with
or drip onto other food.
•If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and
leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
Storing fresh food in the refrigerator
Important recommendations for storing fresh food
•To ensure the quality of fresh food, it is important that:
- the food is well-packaged;
- the appliance is at the correct temperature;
- the appliance is clean.
•Take good note of the use-by date stated on the food packaging.
•Put food in the refrigerator in sealed containers or in suitable packaging. This will prevent the
food from picking up or spreading odours and will keep it dry.
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Storing food

•Do not store flammable, unstable or explosive materials in the refrigerator.
•Store bottles that have been opened upright and close them tightly.
•Some organic solutions, such as essential oils, in the skin of lemons and oranges, and butyric
acid, that come into long-term contact with plastics can eat into the material and cause premature
ageing.
•A disagreeable odour is an indication that the appliance is not clean or that it contains food that
has spoiled (see the chapter ‘Maintenance’).
•Take perishable foods out of the refrigerator when you will be away from home for a longer time.
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Storing food

Defrosting the appliance
Automatic defrost of the refrigeration compartment
The refrigeration compartment defrosts automatically from time to time.
Cleaning the appliance
WARNING!
Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket before you start cleaning it.
WARNING!
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, as they can damage the surface.
INFORMATION!
Activate the intensive freezing function 24 hours before you plan to clean the freezer.
•Regularly clean the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water. If so required, add a neutral
cleaning agent or special refrigerator cleaner to the water. Clean all surfaces with a soft cloth.
Wipe the cleaned parts with a cloth with clean water and then dry them thoroughly.
•Do not put parts of the appliance in a dishwasher: this could damage them.
•Clean wooden parts with a damp cloth. Make sure that the wood does not become too wet and
allow the parts to dry thoroughly before you put them back into the refrigerator.
•Warning: Wood is a natural material. This means that it will be difficult to remove some stains
(especially red wine and oil).
•Wooden accessories that have dried out will need to be treated with a wood oil. This product
must be suitable for treating surfaces that come into direct contact with food.
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.
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Maintenance