Euroart PFZ-175 User manual

PFZ-175
Instruction Booklet

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Thank you for buying our refrigeration products.
To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction
book carefully before using the appliance and retain for future reference.
Guide to use the instruction book
The following Symbols will be found in the text to guide you through the instructions
Safety Instructions Hints and Tips
Step by step instructions Environmental Information
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand
Please read this
instruction book carefully
before use and retain
for future reference.
all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance.
unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer
Them
If you are
Care Department.
Installation
Child Safety
During Use
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on
the electrical supply cable. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord available from your local Service Force
Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the
required distance for ventilation as stated in
the installation instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to
allow the refrigerant to settle.
when moving it.
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause
skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Switch off, and unplug the appliance before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
work.
Do not use sharp instruments to scrape
off frost or ice. (See defrosting instructions).
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause injury
or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
At the End of the Appliance Life
NOTE: Before discarding an old appliance,
switch off and disconnect it from the
power supply. Cut off and render any plug
useless. Ensure that the door cannot jam
(removing it is best), regardless of whether
or not it can be pushed open from inside.
AN OLD APPLIANCE CAN BE A DEADLY
PLAYTHING FOR CHILDREN!
This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
Yong children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION: You must not use any mechanical
equipment or other way that quicken up the
defrosting process to defrost the appliance.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
You must not use any electric appliance inside
the appliance except that are commended by
the manufacturer.
CAUTION: You must keep the appliance
stand in the place where is ventilative anytime.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For the User
For the Installer
Freezing Fresh Food
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7
Normal Operating Sounds
Goes Wrong
Important Safety Instructions 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Using YourAppliance
5
To Start TheAppliance 5
Thermostat Controls
5
Before Use 5
The Freezer Compartment 6
Frozen Food Storage
6
Hints and Tips 7
Food Storage 7
Energy Saving Advice 7
In the Event of a Power Failure 7
Maintenance and Cleaning 8
Internal Cleaning 8
External Cleaning 8
To Defrost the Freezer 8
When the Appliance is Not in Use 8
What Happens if Something 9
Installation Requirements
Ventilation Requirements
Levelling
Door Reversal
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Description of the Appliance
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CabinetCabinet
Compressor(at the rear of cabinet)Compressor(at the rear of cabinet)
Adjustable FeetAdjustable Feet
WorktopWorktop
Door GasketDoor Gasket
Door AssemblyDoor Assembly
Wire drawer with plastic coverWire drawer with plastic cover
Thermostat KnobThermostat Knob
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This appliance is designed for
domestic use only, specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs.
This appliance is designed to operate in
ambient temperatures (surrounding air
temperature) between 16 (50 F) and 32
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.,
colder or warmer, the appliance will not
operate correctly. Should the ambient
temperatures be exceeded for long periods,
the temperature in the freezer section will rise
above -18 C and food spoilage may occur.
Before Use
R. emove all securing tapes and foam under
t.he condenser at the back of the cabinet.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm
water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml
to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the
appliance thoroughly.
To Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours
after installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the
mains supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required
setting. Amidway setting is usually suitable
for normal operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4
hours for the correct temperature to be
reached before placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated in the control
panel regulates the temperature of the freezer
compartment.
Position MIN - Cold
Position NORMAL- Colder.Normally setting
Room temperature
How often the door is opened
How much food is stored
Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control
setting, all these factors have to be considered
USING THE APPLIANCE
Do notuse detergents, abrasive
powders, highly perfumed cleaning
products, wax polishes or products
containing alcohol.
Position MAX - Coldest
The temperature will be affected by:
Position SUPER -To fast freeze much hot food,
and some experimentation may be necessary
Do not allow children to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.
at this position.
NORMAL
MAX
SUPER
MIN

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The Freezer Compartment
Frozen Food Storage
Pre packed commercially frozen food should be
stored in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment
and should be put in the freezer as soon as
possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for
long term storage which generally means up to 3
months but the length of the time can vary and it
is important to follow the recommended times
shown on packets of commercially frozen food.
Do not place sealed containers or
carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks
into the freezer as it creates pressure
on the container which may cause it to
explode resulting todamage to the
freezer.
Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be
consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer as it may result in low
temperature skin abrasions.
Manufacturers storage times should be
adhered to.
Hints and Tips
The freezer temperature is controlled automatically
by thethermostat
situated in the control panel.
Due to the different installations, methods of
usage and weather conditions, adjustments to the
temperature settings may be required.
These are best assessed against a
temperature reading on a thermometer
buried in the frozen food. The reading
must be taken quickly as the thermometer
temperature will rise rapidly after removal.
Freezing Fresh Food
The maximum quantity of food you can freeze in
24 hours is 6.5kg. Place the fresh food on the
freezer compartment. Food may need
rearranging to achieve this.
During the freezing process the temperature of
fresh food should be reduced quickly so that ice
crystals are kept as small as possible to prevent
damaging the structure of food. If freezing takes
place slowly large ice crystals form and these will
affect the quality of food once it has defrosted.
Packets to be frozen should be placed in the
basket in contact with the baskets surface as far
as possible and spaced apart to allow cold air to
circulate between them. They should not touch
existing packets.
Frozen food should not be refrozen
once it has thawed out.
Do not remove items from the freezer if
your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or 'frost/freezer
burns'.
Any openedpackets offrozen food,
should be rewrapped in airtight materials
to preventsurface evaporationwhich
causes drying or 'freezer burn'.
Frozen foodwhich isallowed to thaw
accidentally shouldeither beused
immediately or thrown away. Alternatively
if the food is uncooked andhas not been
Aim to check dates on packets and rotate
than recommended is not harmful, flavours
and textures begin to change.
completely defrosted it can be cooked and
then refrozen.
food regularly. Although storagelonger

HINTS AND TIPS
Normal Operating Sounds
You mayhear faint gurgling or bubbling
sounds when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing at the rear, tothe
cooling plate/evaporator.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a
whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and
thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best results from your appliance,
evaporate, should be placed in the
compartment.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
container is advisable. When you arrive home
place the frozen food in the freezer
immediately.
Keep the time between buying chilled food
and placing it in your fridge as short as
Do not push food together too much, try to
allow air to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is
dated and labelled and used in date order to
ensure that food is consumed at its best.
you will hear a faint 'click' when the
neither hot foods nor liquids which may
straight away. The use of an insulated
possible.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator
and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources
of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or
radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of
the cabinet are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room
.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge before being
transferred to the freezer.
Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will
ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce
the work of the refrigeration unit.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing
the door from closing properly.
It is advisable to periodically clean the
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise do not
refreeze the food without checking it's condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Fruit and Vegetables:
If soft should be cooked
and used up.
Bread and Cakes: Can be refrozen without
danger.
temperature before placing in the freezer.
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
periods, or opening the door too frequently as
refrigeration system at the back of the
appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
Once thawed should be discarded.
Ice Cream:
Shellfish:
Should be refrigerated and used up
quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles, should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat:
Can be re-frozen
providing there are ice crystals remaining within
them.
Small Joints:Should be cooked and then
re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken:Should be cooked and re-frozen as a
fresh dish
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Before any maintenance or cleaning work
is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance
from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
External Cleaning
Wash theouter cabinet with warm soapy water.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
Do NOT use abrasive products.
There are sharp edges on the underside
of the product so care should be taken
when cleaning.
Once or twicea year dust the compressor at
the backof the appliance, witha brushor
vacuum cleaner, asan accumulation of dust will
affect the performance ofthe appliance and
cause excessive electricity consumption
To Defrost the Freezer
Defrosting can be speeded up by putting
bowls of hot (not boiling) water in the
freezer and loosening the frost with a
suitable plastic scraper.
If the temperature of frozen food is
allowed to rise during defrosting, its
storage life may be shortened.
When the Appliance is Not in Use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of
the food and clean the appliance, leaving the
door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
1. Wrap anyfood in layers ofnewspaper or
blankets.
2. Switch the appliance off at the wallsocket
and remove the plug.
3. Open the freezer door.
6. Switch the applianceon and replaceany
frozen food.
4. Place asuitable container to collectthe
5. After defrosting, clean anddry the interior.
defrost water.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG
BEFORE contacting your local service force centre, check the following points:
Symptom Solution
No power to the appliance
Check the fuse has not blown.
The temperature in the freezer section is too high
The freezer door will not open
Check that the door is closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been
placed in the cabinet / and or door is frequently
opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Ensure the door is not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the door from
closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.
Noise Refer to normal operating sounds.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.
Check the thermostat is turned to the correct
The compressor runs continuously
control. See page 5.
Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
engineer will
Check there is power at the socket.
If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air
pressure to equalise.
- Has door just been opened?
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Check there is not a power cut by
household lights.checking the
Setting relative to ambient conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within
appliances operating limits of 10 C to 43 C.

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TOP WORK
TOP WORK
Door Reversal
Tilt the appliance slightly towards the
rear and prop it securely.
Unscrew the door hinge screws
and remove the hinge pin bracket .
Open the door a little way and take it
out downwards.
Unscrew the upper pin and screw
it into place on the opposite side.
Fit the door into the upper pin
and close it.
Screw the hinge pin bracket
securely into place on the opposite
side using the screws .
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning!When changing the side at which the door opens, the appli-
ance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.

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Installation Requirements
Toensure correctoperation thisappliance
must not be locatedwhere thetemperatures
will fall below 10 or rise above 43
Avoid the following locations: unventilated
kitchen, outhouse, conservatory, garage.
For correct operation this appliance must be
installed:
In a dry atmosphere.
Out of direct sunlight.
Away from extreme temperature (not next to a
cooker or other sources of heat).
Yourappliance will beheavy when loaded
with food and must thereforebe stood on a
strong firm floor.
Ventilation Requirements
freezer keeps arequired distance from wall.
When in position a 50mm (2") clear space
above the appliance should be maintained.
If space above the appliance is not available,
clearance of 25mm (1") should be maintained
on both sides.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand
on the electrical supply cable.
Parts which heat up should not be
exposed. Whenever possible , the back of
the appliance should be close to a wall but
leaving the required distance for
ventilation.
Levelling
The applianceshould be level, toeliminate
rocking:
Ensure the applianceis upright andboth
adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so
that the cabinet is level.
Adjust the level by screwing out the
appropriate level adjuster at the front,(use
your fingers or a suitable spanner).
This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
WALL
Gently pushinto placeuntil theback ofthe

* Forthe detailedspecifications ,please referto thenameplate atthe backof
the freezer. Thespecifications aresubject tochange withoutprior notice.
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