Philco Pcf 142 f joker User manual

FREEZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PCF 142 F JOKER

PCF 198 F JOKER

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Product Information Sheet

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016

Supplier's name or trademark: PHILCO

Supplier's address: Černokostelecká 2111, 10000 Prague, CZ

Model identier: PCF 198 F JOKER

Type of refrigerating appliance:Chessfreezer

Low-noiseappliance: No Design type: freestanding

Wine storage appliance: No Other refrigerating appliance: Yes

General product parameters:

Parameter Value Parameter Value

Overal

dimensions

(millimetre)

Height 850

Total volume (dm³ or l) 198Width 816

Depth 550

Energy eciency Index (EEI) 125 Energy eciency class F

Airborne acoustical noise emissions

(dB(A) re 1 pW) 41 Airborne acoustical noise emission

class C

Annual energy consumption (kWh/a) 250 Climate class: SN/N/ST/T

Minimumambienttemperature(°C),

for which the refrigerating appliance

is suitable

Maximumambienttemperature(°C),forwhichthe

refrigerating appliance is suitable

Winter setting No

Compartment Parameters:

Compartment type

Compartment parameters and values

Compartment volume

(dm³ or l)

Recommended

temperature setting for

optimised food storage

(°C)

These settings shall not

contradict the storage

conditions set out in

Annex IV, Table 3

Freezingcapacity

(kg/24h)

Defrosting type

(auto-defrost=A,manual

defrost=M)

Pantry No - - - -

Wine storage No - - - -

Cellar No - - - -

Fresh food No - - - -

Chill No - - - -

0-starorice-making No - - - -

1-star No - - - -

2-star No - - - -

3-star No - - - -

4-star No - - - -

2-starsection No - - - -

Variable temperature

compartment Yes 198,0 -18 9 for 4 star comparments

or- M

For 4-star compartments

Fastfreezefacility No

Light source parameters:

Type of light source LED

Energy eciency class N/A

Minimum duration of the guarantee oered by the manufacturer: 24 months

Additional information:

Weblink to the manufacturer's website, where the information in point4(a) Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 is found: www.philco.cz

* A (highest eciency) to G (lowest eciency)

Dear customer,

Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all

the instructions in this user’s manual.

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CONTENTS

PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................2

PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER................................................................................................................10

2.1 Names of components............................................................................................................................................................10

2.2 Temperature Control................................................................................................................................................................11

2.3 Placement....................................................................................................................................................................................11

2.4 Changing the Light...................................................................................................................................................................12

2.5 Start to use...................................................................................................................................................................................12

2.6 Energy saving tips.....................................................................................................................................................................12

PART 3: MAINTENANCE OF FREEZER...........................................................................................................13

3.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................................13

3.2 Defrost...........................................................................................................................................................................................14

3.3 Stop using....................................................................................................................................................................................14

PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................15

Climate classes..................................................................................................................................................................................16

Special for new European standard...........................................................................................................................................16

Storage instructions........................................................................................................................................................................17

PART 5: INFORMATION SHEET......................................................................................................................19

TECHNICAL INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................................21

TESTING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................................21

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE..................................................................................................................................................21

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS...............22

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES.................................................................................22

This appliance has been tested in accordance with the directives in force in the European Union.

This appliance conforms to the relevant safety provisions for electrical appliances in force in the

European Union.

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PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CORRECT USAGE, BEFORE

INSTALLING AND FIRST USING THE APPLIANCE,READ THIS USER

MANUAL CAREFULLY, INCLUDING ITS HINTS AND WARNINGS. TO

AVOID UNNECESSARY MISTAKES AND ACCIDENTS,IT IS

IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL PEOPLE USING THE

APPLIANCE ARE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION

AND SAFETY FEATURES. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE

SURE THAT THEY REMAIN WITH THE APPLIANCE IF IT IS MOVED

OR SOLD,SO THAT ANYONE USING IT THROUGHOUT ITS LIFE,WILL

BE PROPERLY INFORMED ON ITS USAGE AND SAFETY NOTICES.

FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY,KEEP THE

PRECAUTIONS OF THESE USER'S INSTRUCTIONS AS THE

MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED

BY OMISSION.

●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.

●CHILDREN AGED FROM 3 TO 8 YEARS ARE ALLOWED TO LOAD

AND UNLOAD REFRIGERATING APPLIANCES.

●CHILDREN SHALL NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

●CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE CANNOT BE PERFORMED

BY CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

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●IF THE SUPPLY CABLE GETS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A

SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS

SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE THE APPLIANCE WHEN THE

SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED.

●CAUTION: IF YOUR MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICE MAKER

WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION, FILL IT WITH DRINKING

WATER ONLY.

●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: DO NOT STORE EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES SUCH

AS AEROSOL CANS WITH A FLAMMABLE PROPELLANT IN THIS

APPLIANCE.

ISO 70001701 MARK 200401

LABELS MEDIA UNDER PRESSURE.

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THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND

SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS:

 KITCHENETTES IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES;

APPLIANCES USED BY GUESTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND OTHER

ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES;

APPLIANCES USED IN BEDANDBREAKFAST FACILITIES;

APPLIANCES USED IN CATERING AND OTHER SIMILAR NON

VENDING ENVIRONMENTS.

ONLY SOME REFRIGERATOR MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH ICE

MAKER. INTEGRATED ICE MAKERS MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE

MANUFACTURER OR ITS SERVICING ORGANIZATION ONLY.

●THE FOLLOWING GOES FOR SELECTED MODELS EQUIPPED

WITH AN ICE MAKER WITH WATER CONNECTION: CAUTION: CAN

ONLY BY CONNECTED TO DRINKING WATER SUPPLY.

●CAUTION: THE APPLIANCE MUST BE FASTENED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUAL TO PREVENT DANGER CAUSED

BY ITS INSTABILITY.

●CAUTION:THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT

UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE

SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED

PERSONS ONLY.

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WARNING:

RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

CONTAINS COOLING GAS ISOBUTANE

R600A

REFRIGERANT

THE REFRIGERANT ISOBUTENE R600A IS CONTAINED WITHIN

THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT OF THE APPLIANCE,A NATURAL GAS

WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY,WHICH

IS NEVERTHELESS FLAMMABLE. DURING TRANSPORTATION

AND INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE,ENSURE THAT NONE OF

THE COMPONENTS OF THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT BECOMES

DAMAGED. THE REFRIGERANT R600A IS FLAMMABLE.

●WARNING  REFRIGERATORS CONTAIN REFRIGERANT AND

GASES IN THE INSULATION. REFRIGERANT AND GASES MUST

BE DISPOSED OF PROFESSIONALLY AS THEY MAY CAUSE

EYE INJURIES OR IGNITION. ENSURE THAT TUBING OF THE

REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT IS NOT DAMAGE PRIOR TO PROPER

DISPOSAL.

THE SYMBOL

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IS A WARNING AND INDICATES THE

REFRIGERANT AND INSULATION BLOWING GAS ARE FLAMMABLE.

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WARNING : RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

IF THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SHOULD BE DAMAGED:

 AVOID OPENING FLAMES AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.

 THOROUGHLY VENTILATE THE ROOM IN WHICH THE APPLIANCE

IS SITUATED.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS OR MODIFY

THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY.

ANY DAMAGE TO THE CORD MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, FIRE,

AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

●CAUTION: THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT

UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. DO NOT MANIPULATE WITH THE

SYSTEM.

THE SYSTEM MAY BE REPAIRED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY.

●CAUTION:WHEN PLACING THE APPLIANCE IT MUST BE ENSURED

THAT THE SUPPLY CORD DOES NOT GET CAUGHT OR DAMAGED.

●CAUTION:DO NOT PLACE PORTABLE MULTIPLE SOCKETOUTLETS

OR PORTABLE EXTENSION CABLES TO THE REAR SIDE OF THE

APPLIANCE.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. THE POWER CORD MUST NOT BE LENGTHENED.

2. MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER PLUG IS NOT CRUSHED OR

DAMAGED.

A CRUSHED OR DAMAGED POWER PLUG MAY OVERHEAT AND

CAUSE A FIRE.

3. MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN ACCESS THE MAIN PLUG OF THE

APPLIANCE.

4. DO NOT PULL THE MAIN CABLE.

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5. IF THE POWER PLUG SOCKET IS LOOSE, DO NOT INSERT THE

POWER PLUG. THERE IS A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

6. YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT THE

INTERIOR LIGHTING LAMP COVER.

7. THE FRIDGE IS ONLY APPLIED WITH POWER SUPPLY OF SINGLE

PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT OF 220~240V/50HZ.

IF FLUCTUATION OF VOLTAGE IN THE DISTRICT OF USER IS SO

LARGE THAT THE VOLTAGE EXCEEDS THE ABOVE SCOPE,FOR

SAFETY SAKE, BE SURE TO APPLY A.C. AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE

REGULATOR OF MORE THAN 350W TO THE FRIDGE.

THE FRIDGE MUST EMPLOY A SPECIAL POWER SOCKET INSTEAD

OF COMMON ONE WITH OTHER ELECTRIC APPLIANCES. ITS PLUG

MUST MATCH THE SOCKET WITH GROUND WIRE.

DAILY USE

●DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQUIDS IN THE

APPLIANCE, THERE IS A RISK OF AN EXPLOSION.

●DO NOT OPERATE ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN THE

APPLIANCE E.G. ELECTRIC ICE CREAM MAKERS,MIXERS ETC..

●WHEN UNPLUGGING ALWAYS PULL THE PLUG FROM THE

MAINS SOCKET,DO NOT PULL ON THE CABLE.

●DO NOT PLACE HOT ITEMS NEAR THE PLASTIC COMPONENTS

OF THIS APPLIANCE.

●DO NOT PLACE FOOD PRODUCTS DIRECTLY AGAINST THE AIR

OUTLET ON THE REAR WALL.

●STORE PREPACKED FROZEN FOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

FROZEN FOOD MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS.

●THE APPLIANCES MANUFACTURES STORAGE

RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. REFER

TO RELEVANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE.

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●DO NOT PLACE CARBONATED OR FIZZY DRINKS IN THE

FREEZER COMPARTMENT AS IT CREATES PRESSURE ON THE

CONTAINER,WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO EXPLODE,RESULTING IN

DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE.

●FROZEN FOOD CAN CAUSE FROST BURNS IF CONSUMED

STRAIGHT FROM THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT.

●DO NOT PLACE THE APPLIANCE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

●KEEP BURNING CANDLES,LAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS WITH

NAKED FLAMES AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE SO THAT DO NOT

SET THE APPLIANCE ON FIRE.

●THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR KEEPING FOOD STUFF AND/

OR BEVERAGES IN NORMAL HOUSEHOLD AS EXPLAINED IN THIS

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE WHEN MOVE

IT AS THE APPLIANCE IS HEAVY.

●DO NOT REMOVE OR TOUCH ITEMS FROM THE FREEZER

COMPARTMENT IF YOUR HANDS ARE DAMP/WET, AS THIS COULD

CAUSE SKIN ABRASIONS OR FROST/FREEZER BURNS.

●NEVER USE THE BASE,DRAWERS,DOORS ETC. TO STAND ON OR

AS SUPPORTS.

●FROZEN FOOD MUST NOT BE REFROZEN ONCE IT HAS BEEN

THAWED OUT.

●DO NOT CONSUME ICE POPSICLES OR ICE CUBES STRAIGHT

FROM THE FREEZER AS THIS CAN CAUSE FREEZER BURN TO THE

MOUTH AND LIPS.

●TO AVOID ITEMS FALLING AND CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE

TO THE APPLIANCE,DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DOOR RACKS OR

PUT TOO MUCH FOOD IN THE CRISPER DRAWERS.

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

●FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CAREFULLY, FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL. UNPACK THE APPLIANCE

AND CHECK IF THERE ARE DAMAGES ON IT.

●DO NOT CONNECT THE APPLIANCE IF IT IS DAMAGED. REPORT

POSSIBLE DAMAGES IMMEDIATELY TO THE PLACE YOU BOUGHT

IT. IN THIS CASE RETAIN PACKING.

●IT IS ADVISABLE TO WAIT AT LEAST FOUR HOURS BEFORE

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO ALLOW THE OIL TO FLOW BACK

IN THE COMPRESSOR.

●ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION SHOULD BE AROUND THE

APPLIANCE, LACKING THIS LEADS TO OVERHEATING. TO

ACHIEVE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

RELEVANT TO INSTALLATION.

●WHEREVER POSSIBLE THE BACK OF THE PRODUCT SHOULD

NOT BE TOO CLOSE TO A WALL TO AVOID TOUCHING OR

CATCHING WARM PARTS COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER TO

PREVENT THE RISK OF A FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

RELEVANT TO INSTALLATION.

●THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE LOCATE CLOSE TO RADIATORS

OR COOKERS.

●MAKE SURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG IS ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE

INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE.

●PLACE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS OUT OF THE REACH OF

CHILDREN, THERE IS A RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

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PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER

2.1 Names of components

Cabinet

Hinge

Drainage hole

Door handle (optional)

Lamp (optional)

Shelving basket

Power cord

Shutter

Temperature control

panel

(The picture above is only for reference. The actual conguration will depend on the physical product or

statement by the distributor.)

• Thelowtemperatureoffreezermaykeepfoodfreshforalongtimeanditismainlyusedtostorefrozen

foods and making ice.

• Thefreezerissuitableforstorageofmeat,sh,shrimp,pastriesclassandotherfoodsnottobeconsumed

in short term. Do not store uids in bottled or closed containers Items such as bottled beer, beverages, etc.

• Pleasebenotedfoodshallbeconsumedwithintheshelftime.

• Thefreezingspeedoftheproductisrelatedtotheamountoffoodstoredandtheambienttemperature.

If too much normal temperature food is put in at the same time, the thermostat shall be adjusted to the

maximum gear 24 hours in advance or prepare ice ahead for cold storage, and the large food shall be

dividedintosmallpiecesandputinseveraltimes,otherwisethelargesizeoramountfoodcannotbe

frozenlocally,andthefoodmaydeteriorate.

Notice:

After long term using, here maybe a certain degree of wear with the hinge, it will cause the noise when

open/close the door and reduce the service life of hinge. It is recommended to put the grease on hinge for

maintenance regularly, it can eectively eliminate noise and extend the service life of the hinge.

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2.2 Temperature Control

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• Pleaseelectrifythechestfreezer,the“POWER”lampwillshine(greenlight).

• Thesettemperatureisadjustedthroughthethermostatknob.Thenumber“1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9”donot

mean a specic temperatures, the lower the number is, the higher the temperature inside will be and vice

versa.

• “COOLING“meanscoolingzone,”FREEZING”meansthefreezingzone.

• “Recommendedgear”seetheschematicmarkingposition.

Thetransitionfromrefrigeratortofreezertakesapproximately2hourstoreach-18°C.

Thetransitiontimefromfreezertorefrigeratormayvarydependingonhowoftenthedoorisopened,which

speeds up the transition.

• “1-2-3”standsforcooling.

 “4-5-6-7-8-9“standsforfreezing.

• Recommendedgear:Gear6forfreezingIGear2forrefrigeration.

2.3 Placement

• Beforeusingthefreezer,removeallpackagingmaterialsincludingbottomcushionsandfoampadsand

tapesinsidethefreezer,tearotheprotectivelmonthedoorandthefreezerbody.

• Thefreezershouldbeplacedinawell-ventilatedindoorplace;thegroundshallbeat,andsturdy.

• Keepawayfromheatandavoiddirectsunlight.Donotplacethefreezerinmoistorwateryplacesto

prevent rust or reduction of insulating eect.

• The top space of the freezer shall be greater than 70cm, and the distances from both sides and

backside shall be more than 20cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

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2.4 Changing the Light

Any replacement or maintenance of the LED lamps is intended to be made by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similar qualied person.

2.5 Start to use

• Beforeconnectingthepowersupplyduringtherststart-up,thefreezermustremainintheplace

intended for the use of the product for 2 hours.

• Thefreezershallrun2to3hoursbeforeloadingfreshorfrozenfoods;thefreezershallrunformorethan4

hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is high.

2.6 Energy saving tips

• Theappliance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appliance.Overloadingtheappliance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appliance.Thiscuts

downonfrostbuild-upinsidetheappliance.

• Appliancestoragebinshouldnotbelinedwithaluminumfoil,waxpaper,orpapertoweling.Liners

interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance 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.

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PART 3: MAINTENANCE OF FREEZER

3.1 Cleaning

• Disconnectthefreezerfordefrostingandcleaning.

• Dustsbehindthefreezerandonthegroundshallbetimelycleanedtoimprovethecoolingeectand

energy saving.

• Checkthedoorgasketregularlytomakesuretherearenodebris.

Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• Theinteriorofthefreezershouldbecleanedregularlytoavoidodor.

• Pleaseturnothepowerbeforecleaning,removeallfood,basket,container,etc.

• Useasoftclothorspongetocleantheinsideofthefreezer,withtwotablespoonsofbakingsodaanda

quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry

naturally before turning on the power.

• Forareasthatarediculttocleaninthefreezer(suchasgapsorcorners),itisrecommendedtowipethem

regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as

thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterials accumulation in these areas.

• Donotusesoap,detergent,scrubpowder,spraycleaner,etc.,asthesemaycauseodorsintheinteriorof

thefreezerorcontaminatedfood.

• Cleanthebasketswithasoftclothdampenedwithsoapywaterordiluteddetergent.

Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.

• Wipetheoutersurfaceofthefreezerwithasoftclothdampenedwithsoapywater,detergent,etc.,and

then wipe dry.

• Donotusehardbrushes,cleansteelballs,wirebrushes,abrasives(suchastoothpastes),organicsolvents

(such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the

freezersurfaceandinterior.Boilingwaterandorganicsolventssuchasbenzenemaydeformordamage

plastic parts.

• Donotrinsedirectlywithwaterorotherliquidsduringcleaningtoavoidshortcircuitsoraectelectrical

insulation after immersion.

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3.2 Defrost

• Freezershallbemanuallydefrosted.

 Unplugthefreezerandopenthefreezerdoor,removefoodsandshelvingbasketbeforedefrosting;

Open the outow hole and drainage hole (and place water container at the drainage hole); indoor frost will

naturally melt, wipe the defrost water with a dry, soft cloth. When the frost softens, an Ice scraper might be

usedtotheacceleratede-icingprocess.

• Pleaseremovethefoodandputinacoolplacewhendefrostingbeforeremovingaccessories.

Other mechanical devices or other means shall not be used to accelerate except those recommended by

the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

3.3 Stop using

• Foodscanbepreservedforacoupleofhourseveninsummerincaseofpowerfailure;itisrecommended

toreducethefrequencyofopeningdooranddonotputfreshfoodsintothefreezer.

• Pleaseunplugthefreezerleftunusedforalongtimeforcleaning.Keepthedooropentoavoidthebad

odor.

• Donotturnupsideorvibratethefreezer,thecarryinganglecannotbegreaterthan45°.Donotholdthe

door and hinge when moving this unit.

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PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING

The following simple issues can be handled by the user.

Pleasecalltheafter-saleservicedepartmentiftheissuesarenotsettled.

Inoperation

Whetherthefreezerispluggedandconnectedtopower;

Low voltage;

Whether temperature control knob is in the work area;

Failure power or tripping circuit.

Odor

Odorous foods should closely wrapped;

Whether foods are rotten;

Whether the interior shall be cleaned.

Long-termoperationof

compressor

Itisnormalthatfreezeroperatesforlongertimeinsummerwhentheambient

temperature is higher;

Donotputtoomuchfoodinthefreezeratonetime;

Do not put foods until they are cooled;

Frequentopeningoffreezerdoor;

Thick frost layer (defrost is needed).

Illuminating light does

not shine Whetherthefreezerisconnectedtopower,whetherthelightisdamaged.

Thefreezerdoorcan

not be properly closed

Thefreezerdoorisstuckbyfoodpackages;

Too much food;

Unbalancedfreezer.

Loud noises Whethertheoorisat,whethertheplacementoffreezerisstable;

Whetherthefreezeraccessoriesareproperlyplaced.

Transient diculty in

door opening

After refrigeration, there will be pressure dierence between the inside and

outsideofthefreezertoresultintransientdicultyindooropening.

This is a normal physical phenomenon.

Freezerenclosureheat

Condensation

Thefreezerenclosuremayemitheatduringoperationspeciallyinsummer,this

is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal phenomenon.

Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior

surfaceanddoorsealsofthefreezerwhentheambienthumidityislarge,this

is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away with a dry

towel.

AirowsoundBuzz

Clatter

Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce eruption of sound

and grunts which is normal does not aect the cooling eect.

Buzzwillbegeneratedbyrunningcompressorspeciallywhenstartingupor

shutting down.

The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is a normal

phenomenon and does not aect the operation.

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Climate classes

Class Symbol Ambient temperature range °C

Extended temperate SN +10 to +32

Temperate N +16 to +32

Subtropical ST +16 to +38

Tropical T +16 to +43

Extended temperate:

thisrefrigeratingapplianceisintendedtobeusedatambienttemperaturesrangingfrom10°Cto32°C’;

Temperate:

thisrefrigeratingapplianceisintendedtobeusedatambienttemperaturesrangingfrom16°Cto32°C;

Subtropical:

thisrefrigeratingapplianceisintendedtobeusedatambienttemperaturesrangingfrom16°Cto38°C;

Tropical:

thisrefrigeratingapplianceisintendedtobeusedatambienttemperaturesrangingfrom16°Cto43°C;

Special for new European standard

The ordered parts in the following table can be acquired from channel:

Ordered Part Provided by Minimum Time Required for

Provision

thermostats Professional maintenance personnel At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

temperature sensors Professional maintenance personnel At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

printed circuit boards Professional maintenance personnel At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

light sources Professional maintenance personnel At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

door handles Professional repairers and nal users At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

door hinges Professional repairers and nal users At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

trays Professional repairers and nal users At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

baskets Professional repairers and nal users At least 7 years after the last model is

launched on the market

door gaskets Professional repairers and nal users At least 10 years after the last model is

launched on the market

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Storage instructions

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions

- Openingthedoorforlongperiodscancauseasignicantincreaseofthetemperatureinthe

compartments of the appliance.

- Cleanregularlysurfacesthatcancomeincontactwithfoodandaccessibledrainagesystems.

- Storerawmeatandshinsuitablecontainersintherefrigerator,sothatitisnotincontactwithordrip

onto other food.

- Two-starfrozen-foodcompartmentsaresuitableforstoringpre-frozenfood,storingormakingicecream

and making ice cubes.

- One-,two-andthree-starcompartmentsarenotsuitableforthefreezingoffreshfood.

Order Compartments

TYPE

Target storage

temp.[°C]

Appropriate food

1 Fridge +2 ~ +8 Eggs, cooked food, packaged food, fruits and

vegetables, dairy products, cakes, drinks and other

foodswhicharenotsuitableforfreezing.

2(***)*-Freezer ≤-18 Seafood (sh,shrimp,shellsh),freshwater aquatic

products and meat products (recommended for 3

months , the longer the storage time,the worse the taste

andnutrition),suitableforfrozenfreshfood.

3***-Freezer ≤-18 Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh),freshwater aquatic

products and meat products (recommended for 3

months, the longer the storage time,the worse the taste

andnutrition),arenotsuitableforfrozenfreshfood

4**-Freezer ≤-12 Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic

products and meat products (recommended for 2

months,the longer the storage time,the worse the taste

andnutrition),arenotsuitableforfrozenfreshfood.

5*-Freezer ≤-6 Seafood (sh, shrimp, shellsh), freshwater aquatic

products and meat products (recommended for 1

month,the longer the storage time,the worse the taste

andnutrition),arenotsuitableforfrozenfreshfood.

60-star -6~0 Fresh pork, beef, sh, chicken, some packaged

processed foods, etc. (Recommended to eat within the

same day, preferably no later than 3 days).

Partiallyencapsulatedprocessedfoods(non-freezable

foods.)

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