Asko R31442I User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
REFRIGERATOR
EN
R31442I

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 ...........................
10
Changing the side on which the door opens
/ building the appliance into a cupboard .....
11
Before using the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
11
Before you use the appliance for the first
time ..............................................................
11Energy-saving advice ..................................
12Description of the appliance .....................
15Operating the appliance ............................
15Control panel ...............................................
16DuraFresh control panel ..............................
16
Switching on the refrigerator and setting the
temperature .................................................
17Switching off the refrigerator ........................
17DuraFresh ....................................................
21Intensive cooling (SuperCool) .....................
22ECO function ................................................
22Child Lock ....................................................
22Open door alarm ..........................................
23High temperature alarm ...............................
24Power failure alarm ......................................
25Storing food ................................................
25Recommended distribution .........................
25Avoid contamination of food ........................
25Storing fresh food in the refrigerator ............
27Maintenance ...............................................
27Defrosting the appliance .............................
27Cleaning the appliance ................................
28Faults ..........................................................
28Faults table ..................................................
30Environmental aspects ..............................
30Disposal 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 the lowest permitted
ambient temperature: the appliance may not work properly!
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!
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Installation and connection

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.
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!
Freeze burn hazard
To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do not touch frozen food.
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).
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Installation and connection

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. CoolFlow+
3. Glass shelves
4. Wooden breakfast tray (BreakfastTray)
5. DuraFresh control panel
6. DuraFresh drawers
7. 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.
Door closure
The door closes itself once the opening angle is less than 20°. The soft-close door mechanism closes
the door gently.
LED interior lighting
The appliance has LED lighting at various locations.
Drawers
A number of drawers are mounted on fully extending telescopic rails
and are fitted with a soft-close system.
To remove a drawer from the rails, pull the drawer fully out. Lift the back
of the drawer (1). Pull the drawer to you (2) and then lift the drawer from
the rails.
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Description of the appliance

To fit the drawer onto the rails, pull the two rails fully out. Place the
drawer on the rails (3). In the front, press the drawer and the rails
towards each other on the right and the left side until you hear a “click”
(4). Press the back of the drawer downwards if necessary (5). Finally,
slide the drawer on the rails fully in (6).
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.
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).
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Description of the appliance

MultiBox
The MultiBox offers a handy option for storing foods with a strong odour,
such as ripe or blue cheese, smoked sausages and onions. The lid can
also be used as egg tray.
Wooden breakfast tray (BreakfastTray)
The wooden breakfast tray is mounted on special guides under a glass
shelf. Pull the tray fully out to obtain easy access to the products it
contains. The tray can also be used as a serving tray. Remove the tray
from the guides and take all the products it contains with you in one
action.
To adjust the height of the tray, change the position of the glass shelf
fitted with the guides.
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Description of the appliance

Control panel
INFORMATION!
•For best results, touch the keys with as much of the fingertip as possible.
Alarm keyA.
Temperature adjustment keysB.
Set temperature displayC.
SuperCool key (intensive cooling function)D.
ECO/Child Lock keyE.
On/Off keyF.
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Operating the appliance

DuraFresh control panel
–2 °C adjustment keyK.
•The temperature of the top drawer is set to –2 °C.
0 °C adjustment keyL.
•The temperature of the top drawer is set to 0 °C.
Temperature adjustment keys (top DuraFresh drawer)M.
Display of the set temperature (top DuraFresh drawer)N.
2 °C adjustment keyO.
•The temperature of the top drawer is set to 2 °C.
5 °C adjustment keyP.
•The temperature of the top drawer is set to 5 °C.
WARNING!
The temperature of the bottom drawer is about 1 to 2 °C higher than the temperature of the top
drawer.
Switching on the refrigerator and setting the temperature
1. Touch the On/Off key.
•The refrigerator turns on.
2. Use the adjustment keys to adjust the temperature.
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Operating the appliance

INFORMATION!
•The temperature of the refrigerator compartment can be set to between +3 °C and +8 °C.
The temperature of the top DuraFresh drawer can be set to -2, 0, 2 or 5 °C. The recommended
temperature of the refrigerator compartment is 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.
INFORMATION!
•The adjusted temperature flashes on the top control panel when you touch the adjustment
keys. The selected temperature setting for the compartment is saved three seconds after the
last key is touched.
Switching off the refrigerator
1. Touch the On/Off key for three seconds.
•The refrigerator turns off.
DuraFresh
The DuraFresh refrigeration system keeps food fresh for longer. The vitamins and minerals are
preserved for longer, as are the flavour and structure. The system consists of a number of drawers
with automatic humidity control. The air humidity is highest in the bottom drawer.
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Operating the appliance

Recommended DuraFresh
drawer
Type of food
TopMeat
TopFish, molluscs and crustaceans
TopHerbs / Dairy
BottomVegetables / Dairy
BottomFruit / Dairy
BottomTropical fruit
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.
Selecting the temperature in the DuraFresh drawers
The temperature of the top DuraFresh drawer can be set to -2, 0, 2 or 5 °C. The temperature of the
bottom drawer depends on the temperature setting of the top drawer and is about 1 to 2 °C higher.
INFORMATION!
•The temperature of the top DuraFresh drawer is set to 2 °C in the factory.
DuraFresh key
5 °C2 °C0 °C-2 °CTop drawer temperature
1. Touch a DuraFresh key.
•The associated temperature of the top DuraFresh drawer is
shown in the display.
2. Touch another DuraFresh key or the adjustment keys to change the
setting.
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Operating the appliance

WARNING!
Note!
The adjusted temperatures of the refrigeration and DuraFresh compartments are linked to each
other. Some combinations of settings are not possible (see table). It is also possible that the
temperature setting of the refrigeration compartment is adjusted automatically. In this case a
warning signal will sound.
DuraFresh settings
5 °C2 °C0 °C-2 °C
3 °CRefrigeration
compartment settings 4 °C
5 °C
6 °C
7 °C
8 °C
Not possible
Possible
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Operating the appliance

Storing food in the DuraFresh drawers
Storage lifeTemperature, °CMeat
to 3 weeks0 to 4Beef
3 days-1 to 4Pork
3 days0 to 4Poultry
14 days0 to 4Lamb
3 to 10 days0 to 4Fish
2 days0 to 4Fish, molluscs and crustaceans
Storage lifeTemperature, °CVegetables
3 to 5 months0Beetroot
10 to 14 days0Broccoli
6 to 7 months0 to 2Onions, garlic
3 to 6 weeks0Cabbage
4 to 5 months0Carrots
2 to 4 weeks0 to 2Cauliflower
10 to 14 days0Lettuce, leafy vegetables
2 to 3 months0Kohlrabi
Storage lifeTemperature, °CFruit
1 to 12 months0 to 4Apples
14 days0 to 2Blueberries
15 days4Melons
2 to 3 weeks0 to 2Cherries
2 to 8 weeks0 to 2Grapes
3 to 7 days0Strawberries
1 to 3 months0 to 2Kiwi, ripe
2 to 4 weeks0 to 2Peaches
2 to 7 months-2Pears
2 to 3 days0 to 2Raspberries
1 to 3 weeks-1Apricots
7 to 10 days2 to 4
Dairy products (yoghurt, sour cream,
butter, soft cheese and cheese spread,
etc.)
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