mykin MCF146W User manual

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my chest freezer
my user manual
MODEL
MCF146W

4 Safety instructions
4 Your chest freezer
5 Installation instructions
5 Operating the appliance
6 Cleaning and maintenance
8 Troubleshooting
9 Warranty information
10 Purchase details
my contentsmy welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new appliance! The Mykin brand is proudly
distributed within Australia by Residentia 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 online at:
www.mykin.house
Residentia Group are customer obsessed and our Support Team is here to ensure you
get the most out of your appliance. Should you want to learn more about recommended
usage, the various features of your appliance, and importantly taking care of the unit
when cleaning, our Support Team is here to help. To get in touch, please call us on 1300
11 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 Mykin appliance and we look forward to being of service
to you.
Residentia Group Pty Ltd
ACN. 600 546 656
Head Office
165 Barkly Avenue
Burnley, Victoria
Australia 3121
Telephone
1300 11 4357
Online
residentia.group

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Safety instructions
GENERAL WARNINGS
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. Aer
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 signicant contribution to the protection of our
environment.
Information on appropriate disposal centres for used
devices can be provided by your local authority.
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
aer 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 li 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
• Instruction Manual
• 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
so 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 oor 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 aect 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.
Aer plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the
unit to cool down for 2–3 hours before placing food in the
freezer compartment.
Operating the appliance
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 oce
freezer use.
Note: If the unit is unplugged, lost power, or turned o;
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 eciency 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 ecient 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 o
(green light out).
During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet.
Remove the drain plug on the inside oor 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
overow.
Clean the interior of the freezer.

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Operating your appliance continued...
Replace the plug on the inside oor.
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.
Cleaning and maintenance
By ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of your
Mykin Chest Freezer, you can ensure that it will have a
long and fault free operation.
CLEANING YOUR CHEST FREEZER
Warning! To avoid an electric shock, always unplug your
freezer before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Before using any cleaning products, please read and
follow the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings
to avoid any damage to your Chest Freezer or personal
injury.
Upon installation of your new appliance, it is
recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a
water and baking soda solution. The solution should be
about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 2L of water.
Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
Be sure to keep the door seal clean to keep the unit
running eciently.
The outside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild
detergent and warm water.
Dry the interior and exterior with a so cloth.
The condenser coils should be carefully vacuumed when
they are dusty or dirty.
It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it
is defrosted to help keep the unit odour free and running
eciently.
Clean your door gasket seals every 3 months using the
same warm water solution described above.
Cleaning and maintenance continued...
DEFROSTING AND DRAINING THE CHEST FREEZER
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 puntures
to the chest freezer will void the warranty.
Unplug the Chest Freezer and un-screw 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 ow.
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 ecient.
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 o all oven controls (i.e. Cooking Function and
Temperature)
• Switch the oven o at the isolation switch or at the
fuse box.
• Call the Mykin Support Team on: 1300 11 HELP (4357)
Some minor faults can be xed by referring to the
instructions given in the Troubleshooting section on
page 8.

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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 le open too oen. Try to minimise the door being opened for sometime.
The door is not closed
completely.
Close the door completely and ensure a complete 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 clearances (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 temperature 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 clearances (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.
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 setting 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 / 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.
Warranty
WARRANTY TERMS AND 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
Avenue, Burnley Victoria 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 in Australia for 36 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.
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 modied 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 benets 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)
——
The Australian Consumer Law requires the inclusion of the following
statement with this warranty: 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.

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For future reference, please record the following information which can be found on
the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice.
STORE DETAILS
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ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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PURCHASE DATE
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PRODUCT DETAILS
MODEL NO.
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SERIAL NO.*
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my purchase detailsmy receipt

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