Inalto Classique ICF146W User manual
USER MANUAL
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MODEL
ICF146W
CHEST FREEZER
146L
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Congratulations on purchasing your new bar freezer. The InAlto brand
is proudly distributed within Australia by esidentia Group Pty Ltd.
Please refer to the warranty card at the rear of this manual for
information regarding your product’s parts and labour warranty, or visit
us online at www.residentia.group
At esidentia Group, we are customer obsessed and our Support
Team are there to ensure you get the most out of your appliance.
Should you want to learn more about recommended temperatures,
the various features of your bar freezer, and importantly taking care
of your appliance when cleaning, our Support Team are here to help.
You can use our online Support Centre at anytime by visiting
http://support.residentiagroup.com.au, or you can contact us via
calling us on 1300 11 HELP (4357).
It is important that you read through the following use and care manual
thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the installation and operation
requirements of your appliance to ensure optimum performance.
Again, thank you for choosing an InAlto appliance and we look forward
to being of service to you.
Kind Regards,
The esidentia Team
Residentia Group
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Head Office.
165 Barkly Avenue
Burnley, Victoria
Australia 3121
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ACN.
600 546 656
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Online.
residentia.group
WELCOME
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CONTENTS
2Welcome
4Safety Instructions
5Your Chest Freezer
5Installation Instructions
6Operating your Unit
7Cleaning & Maintenance
8Troubleshooting
12 Warranty
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Safety Instructions
• This 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.
UNPACKING
• During transportation, protective
packaging was used to protect the
appliance against any damage. After
unpacking, please dispose of all elements
of packaging in a way that will not cause
damage to the environment. All materials
used for packaging the appliance are
environmentally friendly; they are 100%
recyclable and are marked with the
appropriate symbol.
Caution! During unpacking, the packaging
materials (polythene bags, polystyrene
pieces, etc.) should be kept out of reach of
children.
DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
• Old appliances should not simply be
disposed of with normal household waste,
but should be delivered to a collection
and recycling centre for electric and
electronic equipment. A symbol shown on
the product, the instruction manual or
the packaging shows that it is suitable for
recycling.
• Materials used inside the appliance
are recyclable and are labelled with
information concerning this. By recycling
materials or other parts from used devices
you are making a significant contribution
to the protection of our environment.
• Information on appropriate disposal
centres for used devices can be provided
by your local authority.
R600a ISO-BUTANT REFRIGERANT
• Hydrocarbon refrigerants have excellent
refrigerant properties and minimal low
global warming potential and no ozone
depletion potential.
• This appliance contains a small quantity
of flammable, nonsynthetic R600a
refrigerant:
• Hydrocarbon refrigerants cannot be
‘retrofitted’ to the appliance that has
not been designed and approved to use
that type of refrigerant.
• Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged during
transportation and installation.
• Leaking refrigerant may cause eye
injuries or could ignite.
• The room for installing the appliance
must be at least 1m3 per 8g of
refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in the appliance can be found on the
rating plate attached to the appliance.
RISK OF FIRE
• If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged. Avoid open flames and sources
of ignition. Disconnect the appliance from
the mains power. Thoroughly ventilate the
room in which the appliance is situated for
several minutes.
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Your Chest Freezer
THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT
• This compartment is designed for the
long-term storage of frozen food. Storage
time is up to three months.
• The storage life of frozen foods varies and
the recommended storage time should not
be exceeded. The instructions regarding
the care of frozen foods should be followed
when defrosting the freezer.
• Pre-packed commercially frozen food
should be stored in accordance with the
frozen foods manufacturer’s instructions
for a three star frozen food storage
compartment or home freezer.
• Place frozen food into the freezer as
quickly as possible after purchase. If there
are instructions on the packet, carefully
follow these instructions regarding storage
times. The freezer door is susceptible to
breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be
sure to defrost when the ice reaches 5 to
10 mm thick.
• A storage basket is provided for the
organization of odd-shaped items. To
reach other packages in the freezer, just
slide the basket to one side, or lift it out.
Installation Instructions
BEFORE USING YOUR CHEST FREEZER…
• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• Check to be sure you have all of the
following parts:
• 1 Storage Basket
• 1 Instruction Manual
• 1 Plastic Scraper
• Before connecting the freezer to the
power source, let it stand upright for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce
the possibility of a malfunction in the
cooling system from handling during
transportation.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm
water using a soft cloth.
INSTALLING YOUR CHEST FREEZER
• This appliance is designed to be free
standing only, and should not be recessed
or built-in.
• Place your freezer on a floor that is strong
enough to support the freezer when it is
fully loaded.
• Allow 15 cm of space between the back
and sides of the freezer, which allows the
proper air circulation.
• Locate the freezer away from direct
sunlight and sources of heat (stove,
heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may
affect the acrylic coating and heat sources
may increase electrical consumption.
Extreme cold ambient temperatures may
also cause the freezer not to perform
properly.
• Avoid locating the freezer in moist areas.
• Plug the freezer into an exclusive, properly
installed-grounded wall outlet.
• After plugging the appliance into a wall
outlet, allow the unit to cool down for 2~3
hours before placing food in the freezer
compartment.
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Operating your Unit
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
• Your freezer has one control for regulating
the temperature. The temperature control
is located on the lower right hand corner.
• The range of the temperature control is
from position” 1” the warmest to “6” the
coldest.
Adjust the temperature control to the
setting that best suits your needs. The
setting of “4” should be appropriate for
home or office freezer use.
Note: If the unit is unplugged, lost power,
or turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes
before Restarting the unit. If you attempt to
restart before this time delay, the freezer will
not start.
Large amounts of food will lower the
cooling efficiency of the appliance. If you
choose to change the thermostat setting,
adjust thermostat control by one numerical
increment at a time. Allow several hours
for temperature to stabilize between
adjustments.
DEFROSTING YOUR CHEST FREEZER
• For the most efficient operation and
minimum energy consumption, defrost
the freezer when the frost on the freezer
walls is excessive or 5 to 10 mm thick. To
minimize disruption, choose a time when
the stock of frozen food is low.
Important! Do not use boiling water because
it may damage the plastic parts. In addition,
never use a sharp or metallic instrument
to remove frost as it may damage the
cooling coils and will void the warranty.
We recommend using the plastic scraper
provided with your unit.
• Remove the frozen food from the freezer
and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
• Unplug the freezer. The Power Supply light
should be off (green light out).
• During defrosting, the ice melts into the
cabinet.
• Remove the drain plug on the inside floor
of the freezer by pulling straight out.
• Place a shallow pan outside drain outlet.
The defrost water will drain out.
• Check the pan occasionally so the water
does not overflow.
• Clean the interior of the freezer.
• Replace the plug on the inside floor.
• Reset the thermostat to desired setting.
• Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
• Switch on the temperature control to the
highest setting for two hours before using,
and then adjust to normal level.
• Return food to the freezer.
Helpful Tip! Defrosting usually takes a few
hours. Leaving the door open will help speed
the process. Also, pouring warm water (not
boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed
melting. If you must use a scraper- please
use caution - it is very easy to damage
the freezer compartment and void your
warranty.
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Cleaning & Maintenance
DEFROSTING AND DRAINING THE UNIT
• Defrost the Chest Freezer whenever the
frost becomes 1cm thick. Never use a
sharp or metallic instrument to remove
the frost as it may damage the unit. Any
punctures to the chest freezer will void the
warranty.
• Unplug the Chest Freezer and unscrew the
drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove the drain-plug from the inside
of the freezer and leave the door open to
allow air flow.
• Defrosting usually takes 2-3 hours.
VACATION TIME
• Remove all the food.
• Unplug the freezer.
• Clean the freezer.
• Leave the door open slightly to avoid
possible formation of condensation, mold,
or odors.
• Use extreme caution in the case of
children. The unit should not be accessible
to child’s play.
• Short vacations: Leave the freezer
operating during vacations of less than
three weeks.
• Long vacations: If the appliance will not be
used for several months, remove all food
and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry
the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor
and mold growth, leave the door open
slightly blocking it open if necessary or
have the door removed.
MOVING YOUR FREEZER
• Remove all the food.
• Securely tape down all loose items inside
your freezer.
• Remove the rollers to prevent damage.
• Tape the doors shut.
• Be sure the freezer stays in the upright
position during transportation.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
• The freezer should be located in the
coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts,
and out of the direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.
• Freezer storage bin should not be lined
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation,
making the freezer less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible.
OPERATION IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In the event of an emergency you should:
• Switch off all oven controls (i.e. Cooking
Function and Temperature)
• Switch the oven off at the isolation switch
or at the fuse box.
• Call the Support Team on 1300 11 4357.
• Some minor faults can be fixed by
referring to the instructions given in the
Troubleshooting section below.
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User Manual:
Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible Cause Solution
The Chest Freezer
doesn’t operate.
Not plugged in. Plug the Chest Freezer in.
The circuit breaker has tripped,
or a fuse blown.
Replace any blown fuses or reset tripped circuit
breakers.
The freezer temperature is set at
“0/OFF”.
Increase the freezer temperature.
The compressor turns on and o
frequently.
The room temperature is hotter than normal. Try to bring the room temperature down.
A large amount of food has been added to the
freezer.
Give the Chest Freezer time to return back to
your desired temperature setting.
The door is left open too often. Try to minimise the door being opened for
sometime.
The door is not closed completely. Close the door completely and ensure a com-
plete seal.
The temperature control is not set properly.
Change the temperature control to your desired
setting.
The door gasket doesn’t seal properly. Try cleaning the door gasket seals with warm
soapy water. If this still doesn’t improve the seal,
you may need replacement gasket seals from
either a refrigeration specialist or Residentia
Group.
The freezer doesn’t have the correct clearances. Ensure your Chest Freezer has been installed in
an appropriate space and has the correct clear-
ances (as per this instruction manual).
There has been a recent power outage.
Give the refrigerator a few hours to return to the
desired temperature setting.
The temperature inside the Chest
Freezer is too warm.
The temperature control is set too warm. Turn the temperature control down to a cooler
setting and leave for several hours for the tem-
perature to stabilise.
The door is kept open too long is opened too
frequently.
Try to minimise the door being opened for
sometime.
The door gasket doesn’t seal properly. Try cleaning the door gasket seals with warm
soapy water. If this still doesn’t improve the seal,
you may need replacement gasket seals from
either a refrigeration specialist or Residentia
Group.
The freezer doesn’t have the correct clearances. Ensure your Chest Freezer has been installed in
an appropriate space and has the correct clear-
ances (as per this instruction manual).
There has been a recent power outage.
Give the refrigerator a few hours to return to the
desired temperature setting.
Troubleshooting
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Fault
Possible Cause Solution
The temperature inside the Chest
Freezer is too cold.
The temperature control is set too cold. Turn the temperature control to a warmer set-
ting and allow several hours for the temperature
to stabilise.
There is a popping or cracking
sound when the compressor
comes on.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as
in hot water pipes.
This is normal and the sound will level o or
disappear as the freezer continues to run.
There is a bubbling or gurgling
sound like water boiling.
The refrigerant (used to cool the chest freezer) is
circulating throughout the system.
This is normal.
The chest freezer is vibrating.
The oor is uneven. Check to ensure that the chest freezer is level.
Level the freezer using wedges if required.
The freezer is touching the wall. Remove the freezer from the wall and ensure
adequate clearances.
Moisture forms on inside freezer
walls.
The chest freezer door is slightly open, causing
cold air from inside the freezer to meet the warm
moist air from outside the freezer.
Ensure the chest freezer door completely closes
and has a complete seal.
The Chest Freezer door won’t
completely close.
The freezer isn’t level. Re-level the Chest Freezer.
The gasket seals are dirty.
Use warm soapy water to clean the gasket seals.
The storage basket is out of position or there is too
much food.
Re-position the storage basket to ensure it
doesn’t interfere with the door, or remove any
excess food preventing the door from closing.
Troubleshooting continued
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WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS
REFRIGERATION APPLIANCES
This document sets out the terms and conditions of the
product warranties for Residentia Group Appliances. It is
an important document. Please keep it with your proof of
purchase documents in a safe place for future reference
should you require service for your Appliance.
1. IN THIS WARRANTY
(a) ‘acceptable quality’ as referred to in clause 10 of this
warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL;
(b) ‘ACL’ means Trade Practices Amendment (Australian
Consumer Law) Act (No.2) 2010;
(c) ‘Appliance’ means any Residentia Group product
purchased by you accompanied by this document;
(d) ‘ASR’ means Residentia Group authorised service
representative;
(e) ‘Residentia Group’ means Residentia Group Pty Ltd
of 165 Barkly Ave, Burnley VIC 3121, ACN 600 546 656
in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia;
(f ) ‘major failure’ as referred to in clause 10 of this
warranty has the same meaning referred to in the ACL
and includes a situation when an Appliance cannot
be repaired or it is uneconomic for Residentia Group,
at its discretion, to repair an Appliance during the
Warranty Period;
(g) ‘Warranty Period’ means:
(i) where the Appliance is used for personal,
domestic or household use (i.e. normal
single family use) as set out in the instruction
manual, the Appliance is warranted against
manufacturing defects for 24 months, following
the date of original purchase of the Appliance;
(h) ‘you’ means the purchaser of the Appliance not having
purchased the Appliance for re-sale, and ‘your’ has a
corresponding meaning.
2. This warranty only applies to Appliances purchased
and used in Australia and is in addition to (and does
not exclude, restrict, or modify in any way) any
non-excludable statutory warranties in Australia.
3. During the Warranty Period Residentia Group or its
ASR will, at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily
accessible for service, without special equipment and
subject to these terms and conditions, repair or replace
any parts which it considers to be defective. Residentia
Group or its ASR may use remanufactured parts to
repair your Appliance. You agree that any replaced
Appliances or parts become the property of Residentia
Group. This warranty does not apply to light globes,
batteries, lters or similar perishable parts.
4. Parts and Appliances not supplied by Residentia Group
are not covered by this warranty.
Warranty Information
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5. You will bear the cost of transportation, travel and
delivery of the Appliance to and from Residentia Group
or its ASR. If you reside outside of the service area,
you will bear the cost of:
(a) travel of an authorised representative;
(b) transportation and delivery of the Appliance to and
from Residentia Group or its ASR, in all instances,
unless the Appliance is transported by Residentia
Group or its ASR, the Appliance is transported at
the owner’s cost and risk while in transit to and from
Residentia Group or its ASR.
6. Proof of purchase is required before you can make
a claim under this warranty.
7. You may not make a claim under this warranty unless
the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts
or workmanship. Residentia Group is not liable in the
following situations (which are not exhaustive):
(a) the Appliance is damaged by:
(i) accident
(ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly
maintain or service
(iii) normal wear and tear
(iv) power surges, electrical storm damage or
incorrect power supply
(v) incomplete or improper installation
(vi) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation
(vii) insect or vermin infestation
(viii) failure to comply with any additional instructions
supplied with the Appliance;
(b) the Appliance is modied without authority from
Residentia Group in writing;
(c) the Appliance’s serial number or warranty seal has
been removed or defaced;
(d) the Appliance was serviced or repaired by anyone
other than Residentia Group, an authorised repairer
or ASR.
8. This warranty, the contract to which it relates and the
relationship between you and Residentia Group are
governed by the law applicable where the Appliance
was purchased.
9. To the extent permitted by law, Residentia Group
excludes all warranties and liabilities (other than as
contained in this document) including liability for any
loss or damage whether direct or indirect arising from
your purchase, use or non use of the Appliance.
10. For Appliances and services provided by Residentia
Group in Australia, the Appliances come with a
guarantee by Residentia Group that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if the
Appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure. The benets
to you given by this warranty are in addition to your
other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the
Appliances or services to which the warranty relates.
11. At all times during the Warranty Period, Residentia
Group shall, at its discretion, determine whether repair,
replacement or refund will apply if an Appliance has a
valid warranty claim applicable to it.
12. To enquire about claiming under this warranty, please
follow these steps:
(a) carefully check the operating instructions, user manual
and the terms of this warranty;
(b) have the model and serial number of the Appliance
available;
(c) have the proof of purchase (e.g. an invoice) available;
(d) telephone the numbers shown below.
13. You accept that if you make a warranty claim,
Residentia Group and its ASR may exchange
information in relation to you to enable Residentia
Group to meet its obligations under this warranty.
IMPORTANT
Before calling for service, please ensure that the steps
in point 12 have been followed.
→ Service: Please call 1300 11 HELP (4357)
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Australian Consumer Law requires the
inclusion of the following statement with
this warranty:
TEL. 1300 11 4357
SUPPORT@RESIDENTIAGROUP.COM.AU
WWW.RESIDENTIA.GROUP
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