Philco Pcf 246 efpi User manual

CHEST FREEZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PCF 246 EFPI

PCF 287 EFPI

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: OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................11

PART 3: INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................12

INSTALL DOOR EXTERNAL HANDLE........................................................................................................................................12

SPACE REQUIREMENT....................................................................................................................................................................13

POSITIONING ....................................................................................................................................................................................14

LOCATION...........................................................................................................................................................................................14

ELECTRONICAL CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................................14

PART 4: DAILY USE .........................................................................................................................................15

FIRST USE............................................................................................................................................................................................15

TEMPERATURE SETTING...............................................................................................................................................................15

FREEZING FRESH FOOD................................................................................................................................................................16

STORING FROZEN FOOD..............................................................................................................................................................16

THAWING............................................................................................................................................................................................16

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS ...........................................................................................................................................................16

HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD...............................................................................................................................17

CLEANING...........................................................................................................................................................................................17

DEFROSTING OF THE FREEZER ..................................................................................................................................................18

REPLACE THE LAMP........................................................................................................................................................................20

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................21

PLACEMENT OF FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE...........................................................................................................................22

PART 5: INFORMATION SHEET......................................................................................................................23

TECHNICAL INFORMATION.........................................................................................................................................................27

TESTING INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................................27

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE................................................................................................................................................27

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS........28

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES ............................................................................28

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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• THEINTERIOROFYOURREFRIGERATOR/FREEZERMAYSMELL

BEFORE FIRST USE. THIS IS NORMAL. THE ODOR DISAPPEARS AS

SOON AS THE APPLIANCE STARTS TO COOL / FREEZE.

• BEFORECONNECTINGTHEREFRIGERATORIFREEZER,MAKE

SURE THAT THE MAINS VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS TO THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING THE REFRIGERATOR /

FREEZER. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

• THEAPPLIANCEMUSTBECONNECTEDTOASOCKETWITHTHE

APPROPRIATE VOLTAGE AND A CORRECTLY INSTALLED FUSE

SOCKET.

• THEREFRIGERATORIFREEZERMUSTNOTBEPLACED

OUTDOORS OR EXPOSED TO RAIN.

• THEREFRIGERATORIFREEZERMUSTBELOCATEDATLEAST

50CM FROM HEATERS, ELECTRIC OVENS, GAS OVENS, ETC.

• IFTHEREFRIGERATORWITHFREEZERISLOCATEDNEXTTOTHE

FREEZER, THERE MUST BE A MIN. 2CM SPACING.

• DONOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTSONTHEREFRIGERATOR/

FREEZER, DO NOT COVER IT.

• ABOVETHEFRIDGE/FREEZERTHEREMUSTBEAMIN.150MM

FREE SPACE.

• INSTALLTWOPLASTICGUIDESONTHEREFRIGERATOR

/ FREEZER CONDENSER THAT PREVENT THE WALL AND

CONDENSER FROM TOUCHING.

• THISAPPLIANCEISMADEFORDOMESTICUSEANDISONLY

SUITABLE FOR COOLING / FREEZING FOOD. NOT SUITABLE FOR

COMMERCIAL USE AND / OR STORAGE OF SUBSTANCES OTHER

THAN FOOD. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY

LOSSES CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OF THE APPLIANCE.

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PART 2: OVERVIEW

1Recessed handle

2Wheel (or adjustable foot)

3Basket

4Control panel

5Drain hole

Note: this refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance. Above picture is for

reference only. Real appliance probably is dierent.

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PART 3: INSTALLATION

Install door external handle

(if external handle is present)

Step 1

Take out 4 screws 1and handle base 2from accessory bag. Then x the handle base 2with door by 4

screws 1.

Step 2

Insert handle cover 3in the handle base 2until a click.

Step 3

Screw lock catch 4on the freezer cabinet by another 2 screws 1.

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Note:

If the lock ring failed to hold the lock when installing handle, please unscrew the round head screws 5on

the back of door and adjust the position of door upper and lower. Then drive the screw to x the handle.

Space Requirement

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Space Required In Use

Model W1 / mm

(Product Width)

D1 / mm

(Product Depth)

H1 / mm

(Minimum Heigth)

C1 / mm

(Minimum Clearance)

PCF 246 EFPI 954 616 1500 100

PCF 287 EFPI 1090 610 1600 100

Remark: D1 doesn’t contain the external handel size.

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Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated

on the rating plate of the appliance:

For refrigerating appliances with climate class:

— extended temperate:‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures

ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);

— temperate:‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from

16 °C to 32 °C (N);

— subtropical:‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from

16 °C to 38 °C (ST);

— tropical:‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from

16 °C to 43 °C (T);

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight

etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the

appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the

cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned

below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjust-able feet at the base of the

cabinet.

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must

therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Electronical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your

domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a

contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a

separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualied electrician.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

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PART 4: DAILY USE

First use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the rst time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm

water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the nish.

Temperature Setting

Temperature indicator light Fast freezing indicator light

Running indicator light

Set key

OFF key

Electrical connection

When the appliance is plugged in, all LED indicator lights will ash once. Then the appliance will resume the

mode previously set before the electrical outage.

Temperature Setting

Setting: Press“SET”button, enter the temperature setting mode The temperature indicator bar of

temperature goes up a scale by each press. This setting runs in cycles. Temperature can run from Scale MIN to

Scale MAX Scale MAX is the coldest. The temperature is automatically set in 5 seconds after last press.

Tip: Normally, it’s recommended to set the temperature to“NORMAL” or colder for optimum food

preservation. The longest storage time in this situation is no more than I month. Not set recommended

setting may reduce the storage time.

Super Freezing

- Press“SET” button consecutively to enter“SUPER” freezing mode from Scale MAX, the indicator bar on the

left hereby will turn dark whereas the indicator light of“SUPER”turns on. This mode is automatically set in

5 seconds after last press.

- The compressor keeps working in “SUPER”freezing mode.

- If the“SUPER” mode keeps running for 52 hours and not stopped manually, the system will automatically

cut out this mode, with the temperature back at Scale 5.

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Power On & Power O

If the appliance is working, press“ON/OFF”for 3 seconds to turn o.

If the appliance is o, press“ON/OFF”for 3 seconds to turn on.

Indicator Lights

- Temperature Indicator Light (Bright Blue): To adjust the temperature from Scale MIN to Scale MAX. MAX is

the coldest.

- Super Freezing Indicator Light (Bright Blue): Light on = in“SUPER”mode; light o = exit “SUPER”mode.

- Running Indicator Light (Bright Green): Light on = compressor in work; light o = compressor stops.

- 30 minutes after the last operation, the indicator light will be on in half luminance.

Resumption Function

The appliance wil automatically resume the mode previously set before the electrical outage.

Temperature Sensor Fault Alarm

When there is a disconnection or short out of the temperature sensor, as a fault alarm, the temperature

indicator bar will ash from left to right every 0.5 second.

Freezing fresh food

• Thefreezercompartmentissuitableforfreezingfreshfoodandstoringfrozenanddeep-frozenfoodfora

long time.

• Placethefreshfoodtobefrozeninthebottomcompartment.

• Themaximumamountoffoodthatcanbefrozenin12hoursisspeciedontheratingplate.

• Thefreezingprocesslasts12hours:duringthisperioddonotaddotherfoodtobefrozen.

Storing frozen food

When rst starting-up or after a period out of use. Before putting the product in the compartment let the

appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been o for longer than the

value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed

quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed at room temperature, depending on the time

available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking will take longer.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• Themaximumquantityoffoodwhichcanbefrozenin12hrs.isshownontheratingplate;

• Thefreezingprocesstakes12hours.Nofurtherfoodtobefrozenshouldbeaddedduringthisperiod;

• TostarttheSUPPERfunction24hoursbeforeplacingfoodinappliancecanhelpthebestfreezingcapacity;

• Onlyfreezetopquality,freshandthoroughlycleaned,foodstus;

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• Preparefoodinsmallportionstoenableittoberapidlyandcompletelyfrozenandtomakeitpossible

subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• Wrapupthefoodinaluminiumfoilorpolytheneandmakesurethatthepackagesareairtight;

• Donotallowfresh,unfrozenfoodtotouchfoodwhichisalreadyfrozen,thusavoidingarisein

temperature of the latter;

• Leanfoodsstorebetterandlongerthanfattyones;saltreducesthestoragelifeoffood;

• Waterices,ifconsumedimmediatelyafterremovalfromthefreezercompartment,canpossiblycausethe

skin to be freeze burnt;

• Itisadvisabletoshowthefreezingindateoneachindividualpacktoenableyouremovalfromthefreezer

compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• Itisadvisabletoshowthefreezingindateoneachindividualpacktoenableyoutokeeptabofthestorage

time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• Makesurethatthecommerciallyfrozenfoodstuswereadequatelystoredbytheretailer;

• Besurethatfrozenfoodstusaretransferredfromthefoodstoretothefreezerintheshortestpossible

time;

• Notopenthedoorfrequentlyorleaveitopenlongerthanabsolutelynecessary.

• Oncedefrosted,fooddeterioratesrapidlyandcannotberefrozen.

• Donotexceedthestorageperiodindicatedbythefoodmanufacture.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!

Before cleaning switch the appliance o and remove the plug from the mains, or switch o or turn out

the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in

electrical components, danger Of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The

appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form

orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

• Donotallowsuchsubstancestocomeintocontacttheapplianceparts.

• Donotuseanyabrasivecleaners

• Removethefoodfromthefreezer.Storetheminacoolplace,wellcovered.

• Switchtheapplianceoandremovetheplugfromthemains,orswitchoorturnoutthecircuitbreaker

of fuse.

• Cleantheapplianceandtheinterioraccessorieswithaclothandlukewarmwater.Aftercleaningwipewith

fresh water and rub dry.

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• Accumulationofdustatthecondenserincreasesenergyconsumption.Forthisreasoncarefullycleanthe

condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. 1)

• Aftereverythingisdryplaceappliancebackintoservice.

1) If the condenser is at back of appliance.

Defrosting of the freezer

The freezer, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed. Never use sharp

metal tools to scrape o frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. However, when the ice becomes

very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as fellows:

• Unplugtheunit.Removethedrainplugfromtheinsideofthefreezer.Defrostingusuallytakesafewhours.

To defrost faster keep the freezer door open.

• Fordraining,placeatraybeneaththeouterdrainplug.Pulloutthedraindial

• Rotatethedraindial180degree.Thiswillletthewaterowoutinthetray.Whendone,pushthedraindial

in. Replug the drain plug inside the freezer compartment. Note: monitor the container under the drain to

avoid overow.

• Wipetheinteriorofthefreezerandreplacetheelectricalplugintheelectricaloutlet.

• Resetthetemperaturecontroltothedesiredsetting.

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualied electrician of competent

person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

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