montpellier MCF101W User manual

Chest Freezer
MCF101W - White
MCF151W - White
MCF201W - White

Thank you for choosing this Montpellier appliance.
Our appliances have been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and performance to
give you years of trouble-free use.
You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing
or using your appliance to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
Your appliance is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts & Labour
Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your
appliance, you can rest assured that you are fully protected against the cost of
repairs for the first 24 months . Please note that any claim must be
accompanied by the model reference number, serial number and proof of
purchase.
To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can
be found inside your appliance.
NB: Please make sure that you keep a copy of your original sales invoice as this
will be needed if any service call is required.
There are three ways to register your Guarantee:
• Online: Visit the Support page on our website and complete the online
Product Registration form. www.montpellier-appliances.com
•By Post: Simply detach and fill in the form provided, attach a stamp and send
it in the post. Don't forget to include your e-mail address so that we can send
confirmation through to you.
By Phone: Contact our warranty registration department on 0808 1961388
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CONTENTS
Safety Tips ........................................
Climate range ....................................
Locks .................................................
Freon Free ........................................
Names Of The Parts .........................
Transportation Instructions ................
Installation Instructions ......................
Starting ..............................................
Freezer Operation .............................
Storing Frozen food ..........................
Freezing Fresh Food .........................
Defrosting ..........................................
Cleaning And care .............................
Electrical Information .........................
Trouble Shooting ...............................
Here For You .....................................
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Changing The Light ............................

SAFETY
WARNING!
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorized service personnel to carry out servicing
or repairs which involves the removal of covers. To avoid the risk of an electric shock do not
attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
WARNING!
Risk offire / flammable materials.
Safety tips
Do not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer or heater to defrost your Freezer.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher
refill cartridges etc. in the Freezer.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the Freezer compartment. Ice lollies can
cause “Frost/Freeze burns”. If consumed straight from the Freezer.
Do not remove items from the Freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or “Frost/Freezer burns”. Bottles and cans must not be placed in
the Freezer compartment as they can burst when the contents freeze.
Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the Freezer. The Freezer is
heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specification or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside your Freezer.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons inorder to avoid a hazard.
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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
This appliance is intended for domestic household use only.
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WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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: Refrigerating appliances – in particular a refrigerator-freezer Type I –
might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming
too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below
the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed;
WARNING: It's necessary that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be
kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to
prevent children from being locked inside.
WARNING: The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials require
special disposal procedures.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies
at the rear of the appliance
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 dripping onto other food.
–Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or
making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
–One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh 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.
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Climate Range
The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rating
plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which
the appliance is working) the appliance will work more efficiently.
Climate range Permissible ambient temperature
SN from +10°C to +32°C
N from +16°C to +32°C
ST from +16°C to +38°C
T from +16°C to +43°C
Note：Given the limit values of the ambient temperature range for the climate classes for
which the refrigerating appliance is designed and the fact that the internal temperatures
could be affected by such factors as location of the refrigerating appliance, ambient
temperature and the frequency of door opening, the setting of any temperature control
device might have to be varied to allow for these factors, if appropriate. If the power cable
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Note:When operating in anenvironment other than the specified climate type (i.e., beyond
therated ambient temperature range), the appliance may notbe able to maintain the desirable
compartment temperatures.
Locks
If your Refrigerator is fitted with a lock, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of
the appliance to prevent children being entrapped. When disposing of an old Refrigerator,
break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.
Freon-free
The freon-free refrigerant (R600a) and the foaming insulation material (cyclopentane) that
is environmentally friendly are used for the refrigerator, causing no damage to the ozone
layer and having a very small impact on the global warming. R600a is flammable, and
sealed in a refrigeration system, without leakage during normal use. But, in case of
refrigerant leakage due to the refrigerant circuit being damaged, be sure to keep the
appliance away from open flames and open the windows for ventilation as quickly as
possible.
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NAMES OFTHE PARTS
Due to technological innovation, the product descriptions in this manual may not be
completely consistent with yourfreezer. Details are in accordance withthe real product.
WARNING: Never touch the interior of the Freezer Chamber or frozen foods in
the compartment with wet hands asthis could result in frost bite.
TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
The appliance should be transported onlyin a vertical upright position. The packing as
supplied must be intact during transportation.
If during the course of transport the product has been transported horizontally, itmust only
be laid on its left hand side (when facing the door front) and it must notbe operated for at
least 4 hours toallow the system to settle after the appliance is brought back to an upright
position. Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage occuring to
the appliance. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if these instructions are
disregarded. The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture and other
atmospheric influences.
IMPORTANT : Care must be taken while cleaning / carrying the appliance to avoid
touching the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as you might injure your
fingers and hands or damage your product.
IMPORTANT :This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other appliance. Do
not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as itisnot designed for such use. You
could injure yourself or damage the appliance.
IMPORTANT : Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the appliance during
and after carrying /moving the appliance, to avoid the mains cable becoming cut or
damaged.”
When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings
etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or handle. Do not allow children to play
with the appliance or tamper with the controls. Our company declines toaccept anyliability
should the instructions not be followed.
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Handle & Lock
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1. If possible avoid placing the appliance near cookers, radiators
or in direct sunlight as this will cause the compressor to run for long
periods. If installed next to a source of heat or refrigerator, maintain
the following minimum side clearances:
4" (100 mm)
12" (300 mm)
From Cookers
From Radiators
From Fridges 4" (100 mm)
2. Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air
circulation. Ideally, A space of no less than 10cm must be left around the freezer,
and ensure you allow gaps as shown in the below diagram.
3. The appliance should be located on a smooth surface.
4. It is forbidden to use the refrigerator outdoors.
5. Protection from moisture. Do not locate the freezer in a moist space to avoid the metal
parts rusting. And do not spray water in to the freezer, otherwise it will weaken the
insulation and causes current leakage.
6. Refer to "Cleaning and Care" section to prepare your appliance for use.
7. If the freezer is installed in unheated areas, garages etc., in cold weather condensation
may form on the outer surfaces. This is quite normal and is not a fault. Remove the
condensation by wiping with a dry cloth.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING
Before you starting to use the freezer, please check that:
1. The interior isdryand air can circulate freely at the rear.
2. Clean the interior asrecommended under "CLEANING AND CARE".
3. Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply，then the Red light
turns on. Avoid accidental disconnection by taping over the switch. The green light will glow
and the compressor will start running.
4. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed within the
refrigeration system may also give rise to noise, whether the compressor is running or not
which is quite normal.
5. If you going to store already frozen food open the freezer lid and check that the freezer has
reached the correct temperature. Then you can put in your already frozen food.
6. Do not load the appliance immediately after itisswitched on. Wait until the correct storage
temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an
accurate thermometer.
Important Notes:
•If there isa power failure do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected ifthe failure
lasts up to 22 hours ( details can be found on the rating plate at the rear of the freezer).Ifthe
failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately or cooked and then
refrozen.
•If you find that the lid of the chest freezer isdifficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t
worry. This isdue to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened
normally after a few minutes.
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FREEZER OPERATION
Due to individual factors of the refrigerator, the actual temperature in the box
may have a certain error from the set temperature, which isa normal
phenomenon and does not affect the normal use ofthe product.
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The inside temperature of freezer isregulated by the thermostat adjustment knob.
“1,2,3,4,5,6,7”marks onthe knob do not represent the exact temperature, but show that
the smaller number representsthe higher the temperature, conversely, the bigger the
number, the lower the temperature.
The following figure illustrates information as below:
“1（Refrigerator）”:Temperature range（5℃）
“2-4 （Freezer）”:Temperature range（-12~-18℃）
“4-7（Freezer）”:Temperature range（-18~-24℃）
"7（Fast freezer ）": Temperature range（below-24℃）
Thereis a deviation of plus and minus 3℃for eachmode indifferent usage environments
due to the mechanical control mode. Please make adjustments according to actual usage.
Fast freeze ( below -24℃）
When setting the knob to fast freeze this will cause the compressor to run continually. The
low temperature will allow food to freeze quicker and more evenly.
Caution: Do not keep the freezer on fast freeze for more than 2-3 hours. Once you have
finished with fast freeze return the thermostat to your previous setting.
Refrigerating Mode
When changing the status of the freezer to refrigeration you should take the following
steps;
Set the thermostat knob to within the Refrigeration Temperature Range (1-2)
Remove any remaining frozen food from the freezer
Leave the freezer empty for between 1-2 hours
Finally fill with the required food.
When changing from refrigeration status to any other settings you should remove any
food from the freezer to avoid frost damage.