Currys Essentials C61CF13 User manual

61L Chest Freezer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C61CF13
MAX MIN
OFF
POWER
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Contents
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................................................... 6
Location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Levelling the Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Cleaning Before Use .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Before Using Your Unit.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Overview........................................................................................................................ 7
Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Switching On Your Unit ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Adjusting the Temperature................................................................................................................................. 8
Fast Freezing............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Noises Inside the Unit!.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit..................................................................................................................... 9
Preparations for Freezing..................................................................................................................................... 9
Defrosting Frozen Food......................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Defrosting ...............................................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit....................................................................................11
Cleaning Tips..........................................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 11
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit .......................................................................................................11
Servicing..................................................................................................................................................................11
Switching O for Long Periods of Time........................................................................................................11
Disposal...................................................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 12
Power Cut ...............................................................................................................................................................12
The Freezer is Particularly Cold .......................................................................................................................12
The Freezer is Particularly Warm ....................................................................................................................12
The Freezer is Not Working ..............................................................................................................................12
Condensation Appears on the Outside of the Freezer ..........................................................................12
Specications............................................................................................................................. 13
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Safety Warnings
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock,
please follow all the safety precautions listed below.
• Read all instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for
future reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third party, make sure to
include this manual.
• Keep ventilation openings in the unit enclosure clear of obstructions.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate
the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments
of the unit, unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• If the mains cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
• Choose a location for your unit away from heat sources such as
radiators or fires as refrigerant and vesicant are burnable.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the unit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit (applicable only for appliances
with refrigeration circuits which are accessible to the user).
• The unit must be maneuvered by a minimum of 2 persons.
• This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning the use of the unit by a person responsible for their safety.
• If your unit is fitted with a lock to prevent children being trapped
inside, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the unit.
• Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the unit.
• Do not store bottles or glass containers in the freezer compartment.
Contents can expand when frozen (fizzy drinks) which may break the
bottle and damage your freezer compartment.
WARNING
IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED
SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS
WHICH INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.
TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT
REPAIRS YOURSELF.
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Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so
according to local regulations.
The following items are included:
Thank you for purchasing your new Currys Essentials Chest Freezer.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual
in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this
instruction manual for future reference.
If items are missing or damaged please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
* All images in this instruction manual are for indication only; please refer to your individual unit
for details.
The Main Unit
Freezer Basket
Plastic Scraper
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INSTALLATION
6
Installation
Location
When selecting a position for your unit you should make sure the floor is flat and firm, and
the room is well ventilated with an average room temperature of between 16°C and 38°C.
If the room temperature drops below 16°C, your freezer may start to defrost. Avoid locating
your unit near a heat source, e.g. cooker, boiler or radiator. Also avoid direct sunlight as it
may increase the electrical consumption. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also
cause the unit not to perform properly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or
outdoor installation. Do not drape the unit with any covering.
When installing the unit, ensure that 100 mm of free space is left at both sides, 100 mm at
the rear. Please ensure there is adequate space for the door to fully open at the top.
Levelling the Unit
To do this adjust the two levelling feet (positioned on
the left) of the unit.
If the unit is not level, the door and magnetic seal
alignments will not be covered properly.
Cleaning Before Use
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda. Then rinse with warm
water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before. Clean the exterior of
the unit with a damp cloth.
If you require more information refer to the Cleaning section.
Before Using Your Unit
Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to make sure it is
working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct temperature. Your unit should not
be overfilled.
• Before Plugging in YOU MUST
Check that you have a socket which is compatible with the plug supplied with the
unit.
• Before Turning On!
Do not turn on until two hours after moving the unit. The coolant fluid needs time
to settle.
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Product Overview
Freezer Basket
Levelling Feet
Water Drain
Plug
Temperature
Dial
Power
Indicator
MAX MIN
OFF
POWER
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Operation
Switching On Your Unit
1. On first connecting the mains cable to the mains
socket, the power indicator will light up.
2. The internal temperature of your freezer is
controlled by a thermostat. Adjust the thermostat
control dial to the desired position, MAX makes
the appliance colder and is used for fast freezing
(please refer Fast Freezing section). The ideal
position is half way between MIN and MAX but
should be adjusted according to its environment.
The appliance may not operate correctly if it is in a
particularly hot or cold room or if the lid is opened
often or for prolonged periods.
3. The unit may not operate at the correct
temperature if it is in a particularly hot or a
particularly cold room, or if you open the doors
often.
4. To ensure that the unit is cool enough to
sufficiently freeze your food, wait 24 hours before
filling it with food.
5. If you are concerned that your unit is not
being kept cold enough and wish to check the
temperature, you will need a special fridge/
freezer thermometer. These are available from
most supermarkets and hardware shops. Place the
thermometer in the freezer and leave overnight.
The correct temperature for the freezer should be -18°C or lower.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of the unit is controlled by a thermostat. The recommended position
is towards MIN for colder working environments (i.e. during winter) and towards MAX for hotter
environments. Please adjust according to the environment.
Fast Freezing
Fresh food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Turn the dial to the MAX so your freezer will
operate at the coldest temperature (approximately -28°C) continuously. It helps to quickly freeze
and retain more of the goodness of your food. Freezing will be completed after 24 hours. Then
turn the dial back to its original position. Maximum freezing capacity is 3kg.
MAX MIN
OFF
POWER
MAX MIN
OFF
POWER
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Noises Inside the Unit!
You may notice that your unit makes some unusual noises. Most of these are perfectly normal,
but you should be aware of them!
These noises are caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid in the cooling system. It has
become more pronounced since the introduction of CFC free gases. This is not a fault and will
not affect the performance of your unit. This is the compressor motor working, as it pumps the
refrigerant around the system.
Tips for Keeping Food in the Unit
• Cooked meats/fishes should always be stored on a shelf above raw meats/fishes to avoid
bacterial transfer. Keep raw meats/fishes in a container which is large enough to collect
juices and cover it properly. Place the container on the lowest shelf at the bottom of the
fridge compartment.
• Leave space around your food, to allow air to circulate inside the compartments. Ensure all
parts of the unit are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food separately. Fruit and
vegetables do not need to be wrapped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you put in the unit. This will help to maintain
the internal temperature of the unit.
• To prevent cold air escaping from the unit, try to limit the number of times you open the
doors. We recommend that you only open the doors when you need to put food in or take
food out.
Preparations for Freezing
• Use quality food and handle it as little as possible. Freeze food in small quantities as it freezes
faster, takes less time to defrost and enables you to control the quantity you need better.
• Leave cooked food to cool completely. Chill food before freezing if possible.
• Consider how you will want to cook the food before freezing it.
• Don’t freeze food in metal containers if you may want to microwave it straight from the
freezer.
• Use special freezer bags, freezer film, polythene bags, plastic containers, and aluminium foil
(heavy duty grade only). If in doubt, double wrap your food. Don’t use aluminium foil for
acidic foods, e.g. citrus fruits. Don’t use thin cling film, glass, or used food containers without
cleaning.
• Exclude as much air from the container as possible. You could buy a special vacuum pump
which sucks excessive air out of the packaging.
• Leave a small amount of air space when freezing liquids to allow expansion.
• You can use the space in the freezer most efficiently if you freeze liquids (or solids with
liquids, e.g. stew) in square blocks. This is known as “Preforming”. Pour the liquid into a
polythene bag which is inside a square sided container. Freeze it, and
then remove it from the container and seal the bag.
• Label your frozen foods as they will look the same when in frozen state.
Use special fridge freezer tapes, labels and pens with different colours.
This allows you to easily organise and to effectively use the freezer.
Write the contents and date; otherwise the frozen food might exceed
the storage time and this could cause food poisoning. Please refer to
your food packaging for the recommended storage time.
• You may also add the weight and cooking notes, e.g. “defrost first”,
“cook from frozen” and keep a separate log of what is in each drawer.
This will save opening the door and searching around unnecessarily.
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Defrosting Frozen Food
1. Take the frozen food out from the freezer compartment and uncover the frozen food. Let
it defrost at room temperature. Don’t forget that defrosting in a warm area encourages the
growth of bacteria and low temperature cooking may not destroy dangerous bacteria.
2. Drain off and throw away any liquid lost during defrosting.
3. Always make sure there are no ice-crystals in the food before cooking, particularly with meat.
These crystals indicate that the food has not fully defrosted.
4. Cook food as soon as possible after defrosting.
5. Many microwaves and ovens have a defrost setting. To avoid bacterial build up, only use
these if you intend to cook the food immediately afterwards.
Do not use a metal or sharp instrument to scrape away the frost, nor should you use
any electrical appliances to aid defrosting.
Never refreeze anything that has been defrosted out unless you cook it again, to kill
off harmful bacteria. Never re-freeze defrosted shellfish. Re-seal packs properly after
removing items. This prevents drying or freezer-burn and a build up of frost on any
remaining food.
Cleaning
Defrosting
Frost may build up in the freezer compartment after it has been used for a period of time.
Scrape away the frost using a plastic scraper (included).
We recommend that defrosting should be carried out when the frost layer builds up to 10 mm
(~0.39”). Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low, follow these procedures:
1. Take out the food, turn the unit off at the mains supply and leave the door open. Ideally, the
frozen food should be put into another freezer. If this is not possible, wrap the food in several
sheets of newspaper or large towels and then a thick rug or blanket to keep it cool.
2. Melted frost can be drained from the front of the appliance.
3. Place a suitable container under the Drain Hole. Remove the Drain Cap on the front of the
unit, then reach down into the unit and unscrew the drain cap from within the unit.
4. Scrape away the frost using the plastic scraper. Defrosting the remaining frost can be sped
up by placing a bowl of hot water inside the freezer compartment
cabinet and closing the door. As the solid frost loosens, scrape it away
with the plastic scraper and remove.
5. After all the water has drained away, replace the Drain Plug and then the
Drain Cap.
6. When defrosting is complete, clean your unit’s interior and exterior.
7. When the cabinet is completely clean and dry, close the lid, switch on the freezer again and
turn the thermostat control dial to MAX position.
8. Leave the unit to cool down for an hour, and then you can start placing frozen food inside
the cabinet. Remember to turn the thermostat control dial to the half way between MIN and
Max after 4 hours.
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Cleaning the Interior and the Exterior of the Unit
• Remove the freezer basket before cleaning.
• Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda and then rinse with
warm water using a ‘wrung-out’ sponge or cloth. Wipe completely dry before replacing the
freezer basket.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior, and then wipe with a standard furniture polish. Make
sure that the doors are closed to avoid the polish getting on the magnetic door seals or
inside the unit.
• The grille of the condenser at the back of the unit and the adjacent components can be
vacuumed using a soft brush attachment.
Cleaning Tips
Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be due to a change in room
temperature. Wipe off any residual moisture. If the problem continues, please contact a qualified
technician for assistance.
Maintenance
Care When Handling / Moving the Unit
Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no circumstances should it be
lifted by holding the edges of the top surface.
Servicing
The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Contact a qualified
technician.
Switching O for Long Periods of Time
When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains supply, empty
all food and clean the unit, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Disposal
Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly method of disposal will
ensure that valuable raw materials can be recovered and used again. The refrigerant used in the
unit and insulation materials require special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes
on the back of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.
Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old unit and packaging from
the new one can be obtained from your local council office.
When disposing of an old unit break off any old locks or latches and remove the doors as a
safeguard.
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Troubleshooting
Power Cut
If you have a freezer thermometer, place it in the freezer where you can get easy access to it to
read when the power returns. If the internal temperature is -9°C or less when the power returns,
your food is safe. The food in your freezer will remain frozen for approximately 40 hours with
the door closed. If you know the power is going to be cut, 30 hours prior to the power cut, turn
the thermostat control dial to MAX, this will make the freezer colder than normal. If there is no
warning, turn the thermostat control dial to MAX after the power cut. Don’t open the door more
than necessary.
The Freezer is Particularly Cold
You may have accidentally left the thermostat control dial on MAX.
The Freezer is Particularly Warm
The compressor may not be working. Turn the thermostat control dial to MAX . If there is no
humming noise, it is not working. Contact your local service agent where you purchased your
freezer.
The Freezer is Not Working
Check if the Power indicator is illuminated. If not, check the unit is plugged in and switched on.
Check that the fuse in the plug has not blown. Plug in another appliance, such as a lamp, to see
if the socket is working.
Condensation Appears on the Outside of the Freezer
This may be due to a change in the room temperature. Wipe off any residue of moisture. If the
problem continues contact the local store where you purchased your freezer.
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Specications
Model C61CF13
Appliance Category Category 9 (Chest Freezer)
Overall Dimension (W x D x H) 537mm x 499mm x 858 mm
Frozen Food Storage Volume 60L
Defrosting Type Manual Defrost
Climate Class N / ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C.
Storage Temperature Freezer: ≤ -18°C
Energy Consumption 0.42 kWh/24h
Energy consumption 153 kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours.
Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Airborne Acoustical Noise 42 dB
Energy Grading A+
EU Ecolabel N/A
Temperature Rise Time 30 hours
Freezing Capacity 3 kg/24hrs
Rated Voltage 220-240V~ 50Hz
Rated Current 0.35A
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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