Smeg UK282PXNF User manual
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UK282PXNF
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Thank you for choosing this product.
This user manual contains important information on safety and instructions intended to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this user manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
Icon Type Meaning
WARNING Serious injury or death risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Dangerous voltage risk
FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials
CAUTION Injury or property damage risk
IMPORTANT Operating the system correctly
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CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
1.1 General Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4
1.2 Installation warnings.......................................................................................................7
1.3 Electrical information (For UK type plug)........................................................................7
1.4 During Usage..................................................................................................................8
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE ............................................................... 9
3 USING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................................ 10
3.1 Information on No-Frost technology .............................................................................10
3.2 Display and Control Panel............................................................................................11
3.3 Operating your Freezer ................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Freezer Temperature Set Button ...............................................................................11
3.3.2 Super Freezer Mode..................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Freezer Temperature Settings ...................................................................................11
3.3.4 Door Open Alarm Function........................................................................................11
3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings...............................................................................12
3.5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................12
3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models) .......................................................................................12
3.5.2 The Icematic (In some models) ...............................................................................12
4 FOOD STORAGE ............................................................................................ 13
5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................. 16
5.1 Defrosting .....................................................................................................................16
6 SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING................................................................. 17
6.1 Transportation and Changing Positioning.....................................................................17
6.2 Repositioning the Door.................................................................................................17
7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE............................................... 18
8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY .......................................................................... 19
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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 General Safety Warnings
Read this user manual carefully.
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 use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting
from the instability of the appliance, it must be xed in
accordance with the following instructions:
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this
information will be provided on the label of the cooler)
you should take care during transportation and
installation to prevent the cooler elements from being
damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and
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natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your
fridge away from open ames or heat sources and
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a
few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not
damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and domestic applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other
working environments.
–farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments.
–bed and breakfast type environments;
–catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected
to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug
should be used with a specially grounded socket
of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your
house, please have one installed by an authorised
electrician.
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• 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 shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or
similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes
exceeding 2000 m.
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1.2 Installation warnings
Before using your freezer for the rst time,
please pay attention to the following points:
• The operating voltage for your freezer
is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after
installation.
• Your freezer may have an odour when
it is operated for the rst time. This is
normal and the odour will fade when
your freezer starts to cool.
• Before connecting your freezer,
ensure that the information on the
data plate (voltage and connected
load) matches that of the mains
electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a
qualied electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an
efcient ground connection. If the
socket has no ground contact or the
plug does not match, we recommend
you consult a qualied electrician for
assistance.
• The appliance must be connected
with a properly installed fused socket.
The power supply (AC) and voltage at
the operating point must match with
the details on the name plate of the
appliance (the name plate is located
on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for
any damages that occur due to
ungrounded usage.
• Place your freezer where it will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your freezer must never be used
outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50
cm away from stoves, gas ovens and
heater cores, and at least 5 cm away
from electrical ovens.
• If your freezer is placed next to a deep
freezer, there must be at least 2 cm
between them to prevent humidity
forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of
freezer with lace. This will affect the
performance of your freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is
required at the top of your appliance.
Do not place anything on top of your
appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before
use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your freezer, wipe
all parts with a solution of warm
water and a teaspoon of sodium
bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean
water and dry. Return all parts to the
freezer after cleaning.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make
sure your appliance is level and
stable. You can adjust the legs by
turning them in either direction. This
must be done before placing food in
the appliance.
• Install the two plastic distance guides
(the parts on the black
vanes -condenser- at
the rear) by turning it
90° (as shown in the
gure) to prevent the
condenser from
touching the wall.
• The distance between the appliance
and back wall must be a maximum of
75 mm.
1.3 Electrical information (For UK type
plug)
Warning! This appliance must be
earthed.
The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a specially earthed plug.
Important: Do not use the
appliance without the fuse cover in position.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, it
must be replaced with a 13A fuse, ASTA
approved to BS1362.
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The plug must be used with a specially
earthed socket of 13 amperes. If there is
no such socket in your house, please have
one installed by an authorised electrician.
The mains lead of this appliance has been
tted with a BS 1363A 13A fused plug. To
change a fuse in this type of plug, follow
the steps below:
1 Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2 Fit replacement 13A fuse, ASTA approved
to BS 1362 type, into the fuse cover.
3 Replace fuse cover.
1.4 During Usage
• Do not connect your freezer to the
mains electricity supply using an
extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old
plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by
adults. Do not allow children to play
with the appliance or hang off the
door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with
wet hands. This may cause a short
circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or cans in
your freezer as they will burst when
the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or ammable
material in your freezer.
• When removing ice from the ice-
making compartment, do not touch it.
Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet
hands. Do not eat ice-cream or
ice cubes immediately after they
are removed from the ice-making
compartment.
• Do not re-freeze thawed frozen food.
This may cause health issues such as
food poisoning.
When the door of the freezer is closed, a
vacuum seal will form. Wait for 1 minute
before reopening it.
This application is optional for easy opening
of the door. With this application, a little
condensation may occur around this area
and you may remove it.
Old and Out-of-order Fridges
• If your old fridge or freezer has a
lock, break or remove the lock before
discarding it, because children may
get trapped inside it and may cause
an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain
isolation material and refrigerant with
CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm
environment when you are discarding
your old fridges.
CE Declaration of conformity
We declare that our products meet the
applicable European Directives, Decisions
and Regulations and the requirements
listed in the standards referenced.
Disposal of your old appliance
The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
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human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city ofce, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Packaging and the Environment
Packaging materials protect
your machine from damage that
may occur during transportation.
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly as they are
recyclable. The use of recycled material
reduces raw material consumption and
therefore decreases waste production.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual
carefully before installing and
using your appliance. We are not
responsible for the damage occurred
due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your
appliance and instruction manual, and
keep this manual in a safe place to
resolve the problems that may occur
in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used
in homes and it can only be used in
domestic environments and for the
specied purposes. It is not suitable
for commercial or common use. Such
use will cause the guarantee of the
appliance to be cancelled and our
company will not be responsible for
the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be
used in houses and it is only suitable
for cooling / storing foods. It is not
suitable for commercial or common
use and/or for storing substances
except for food. Our company is
not responsible for the losses to be
occurred in the contrary case.
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE
APPLIANCE
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This presentation is only for
information about the parts of the
appliance. Parts may vary according to the
appliance model.
1. Control panel
2. Freezer aps
3. Freezer drawers
4. Freezer bottom drawer
5. Freezer big drawer
6. Ice tray (In some models)
In some models there is a shelf with
icematic in the top basket
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3 USING THE APPLIANCE
3.1 Information on No-Frost technology
No-frost freezers differ from other static
freezers in their
operating principle.
In normal freezers,
the humidity entering
the freezer due to
opening the door
and the humidity
inherent in the food
causes freezing in the
freezer compartment.
To defrost the frost
and ice in the freezer
compartment, you are
periodically required
to turn off the freezer,
place the food that
needs to be kept
frozen in a separately
cooled container
and remove the ice
gathered in the freezer
compartment.
The situation is completely different in no-
frost freezers. Dry and cold air is blown into
the freezer compartment homogeneously
and evenly from several points via a blower
fan. Cold air dispersed homogeneously
and evenly between the shelves cools all
of your food equally and uniformly, thus
preventing humidity and freezing.
Therefore your no-frost freezer allows you
ease of use, in addition to its huge capacity
and stylish appearance.
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3.2 Display and Control Panel
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Using the Control Panel
1. Freezer temperature set button
2. Super freeze symbol (Super freeze LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Freezer adjusted temperature indicator
3.3 Operating your Freezer
3.3.1 Freezer Temperature Set Button
This button allows setting temperature
of the freezer. In order to set values for
freezer partition, press this button. Use this
button also to activate super freeze mode.
3.3.2 Super Freezer Mode
When Would It Be Used?
• To freeze huge quantities of food.
• To freeze fast food.
• To freeze food quickly.
• To store seasonal food for a long time.
How To Use?
• Press temperature set button until
super freezing light comes on.
• Super freezing led will light during this
mode.
• Maximum amount of fresh food (in
kilograms) to be frozen within 24
hours is shown on the appliance label.
• For optimal appliance performance
in maximum freezer capacity, set the
appliance to active super freeze mode
24 hours before you put the fresh food
into the freezer.
During This Mode:
If you press temperature set button, the
mode will be cancelled and the setting will
be restored from -16.
The super freezing mode will cancel
automatically after 24 hours or when
the freezer temperature falls below -32 °C.
3.3.3 Freezer Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature of the setting
display is -18 °C.
• Press freezer setting button once.
• Every time you press the button, the
setting temperature will decrease.
(-16 °C, -18 °C, -20 °C,.. super
freezing)
• If you press freezer setting button until
super freezer symbol is displayed on
freezer.
• Settings display and you do not press
any button within the following 3
seconds, super freezing will blink.
• If you keep on pressing, it will restart
from last value.
Recommended Temperature Values for
Freezer
When to adjust Inner
Temperature
For minimum freezing capacity -16 oC, -18 oC
In normal usage -18 oC, -20 oC,
-22 oC
For maximum freezing capacity -24 oC
3.3.4 Door Open Alarm Function
If freezer door is left open for more than 2
minutes, the appliance will beep.
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3.4 Temperature Adjustment Warnings
• It is not recommended that you
operate your freezer in environments
colder than 10°C in terms of its
efciency.
• Do not start another adjustment
while you are already making an
adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be
made according to the frequency
of door openings, the quantity of
food kept inside the freezer and the
ambient temperature in the location of
your freezer.
• In order to allow your freezer to reach
the operating temperature after being
connected to mains, do not open
the door frequently or place large
quantities of food in the freezer.
Please note that, depending on the
ambient temperature, it may take 24
hours for your freezer to reach the
operating temperature.
• A 5 minute delay function is applied to
prevent damage to the compressor
of your freezer when connecting or
disconnecting to mains, or when
an energy breakdown occurs. Your
freezer will begin to operate normally
after 5 minutes.
• Your appliance is designed to operate
in the ambient temperature (T/SN =
10°C - 43°C) intervals stated in the
standards, according to the climate
class displayed on the information
label. We do not recommend
operating your appliance out of the
stated temperature limits in terms of
cooling effectiveness.
Climate
Class Ambient Temperature oC
T Between 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N Between 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)
Important installation instructions
This appliance is designed to work in
difcult climate conditions (up to 43
degrees C or 110 degrees F) and is
powered with ‘Freezer Shield’ technology
which ensures that the frozen food in the
freezer will not defrost even if the ambient
temperature falls as low as -15 °C. So
you may then install your appliance in an
unheated room without having to worry
about frozen food in the freezer being
spoilt. When the ambient temperature
returns to normal, you may continue using
the appliance as usual.
3.5 Accessories
3.5.1 Ice Tray (In some models)
• Fill the ice tray with water and place in
the freezer compartment.
• After the water has completely frozen,
you can twist the tray as shown below
to remove the ice cubes.
3.5.2 The Icematic (In some models)
• Pull the lever towards you and remove
the ice maker tray
• Fill with water to the marked level
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• Hold the left end of the lever and set
the ice-tray on the icebox
• When ice cubes have formed, twist
the lever to drop the ice cubes into the
icebox.
Do not ll the icebox with water in
order to make ice. It will break.
Visual and text descriptions in
the accessories section may vary
according to the model of your
appliance.
4 FOOD STORAGE
• The freezer is used for storing frozen
food, freezing fresh food, and making
ice cubes.
• For freezing fresh food; wrap and
seal fresh food properly, that is the
packaging should be air tight and
shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags,
aluminum foil polythene bags and
plastic containers are ideal.
• Do not store fresh food next to frozen
food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• Before freezing fresh food, divide it
into portions that can be consumed in
one sitting.
• Consume thawed frozen food within a
short period of time after defrosting
• Never place warm food in the freezer
compartment as it will thaw the frozen
food.
• Always follow the manufacturer's
instructions on food packaging when
storing frozen food. If no information
is provided food, should not be stored
for more than 3 months from the date
of purchase.
• When purchasing frozen food, make
sure that it has been stored under
appropriate conditions and that the
packaging is not damaged.
• Frozen food should be transported in
appropriate containers and placed in
the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do not purchase frozen food if the
packaging shows signs of humidity
and abnormal swelling. It is probable
that it has been stored at an
unsuitable temperature and that the
contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of frozen food
depends on the room temperature,
the thermostat setting, how often the
door is opened, the type of food, and
the length of time required to transport
the product from the shop to your
home. Always follow the instructions
printed on the packaging and never
exceed the maximum storage life
indicated.
• The maximum amount of fresh food (in
kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
• To use the maximum capacity of the
freezer compartment, use the glass
shelves for the upper and middle
section, and use the lower basket for
the bottom section.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze
home cooking (and any other food
which needs to be frozen quickly)
more quickly because of the freezing
shelf’s greater freezing power. Fast
freezing shelf is the bottom drawer of
the freezer compartment.
If you would use maximum freezing
capacity of your freezer:
• While freezing fresh foods, the
maximum amount of fresh food (in
kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is
indicated on the appliance label.
• For optimum appliance performance
to reach maximum freezing capacity,
activate Super Freeze (SF) mode 24
hours before placing fresh food into
the freezer.
• After placing fresh food into the
freezer, 24 hours is generally sufcient
for freezing. ”Super Freeze” mode will
be deactivated automatically in 2-3
days to save energy.
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If you would freeze a small amount (up
to 3 kg) in your freezer:
• Place your food without touching
already frozen food and activate “Fast
Freezing” mode. You can put your
food next to other frozen food after it
is completely frozen (after minimum
24 hours).
• Do not re-freeze frozen food after it
has thawed. This may cause health
issues, such as food poisoning.
• Allow hot food to completely cool
down before placing it in the freezer.
• When buying frozen food ensure that
these have been frozen at suitable
temperatures and that the packing is
intact.
NOTE: If you attempt to open the freezer
door immediately after closing it, you
will nd that it will not open easily. This
is normal. Once equilibrium has been
reached, the door will open easily.
Important note:
• Never refreeze thawed frozen food.
• The taste of some spices found
in cooked dishes (anise, basilica,
watercress, vinegar, assorted spices,
ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme,
marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes
and they assume a strong taste when
they are stored for a long period of
time. Therefore, add small amounts
of spices to food to be frozen, or the
desired spice should be added after
the food has thawed.
• The storage time of food is dependent
on the type of oil used. Suitable oils
are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and
butter. Unsuitable oils are peanut oil
and pig fat.
• Food in liquid form should be frozen in
plastic cups and other food should be
frozen in plastic folios or bags.
The table below is a quick guide to
show you the most efcient way to
store the major food groups in your freezer
compartment.
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Meat and sh Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Steak Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Lamb meat Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal roast Wrap in foil 6 - 8
Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8
Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8
Minced meat In packaging without using spices 1 - 3
Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3
Bologna sausage/salami Should be kept packaged even if it has a membrane
Chicken and turkey Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Goose and duck Wrap in foil 4 - 6
Deer, rabbit, wild boar In 2.5 kg portions or as llets 6 - 8
Freshwater sh
(Salmon, Carp, Crane,
Catsh)
After cleaning the bowels and scales of the sh,
wash and dry it. If necessary, remove the tail and
head.
2
Lean sh (Bass, Turbot,
Flounder) 4
Fatty shes (Tuna,
Mackerel, Bluesh,
Anchovy)
2 - 4
Shellsh Clean and in a bag 4 - 6
Caviar In its packaging, or in an aluminium or plastic
container 2 - 3
Snails In salty water, or in an aluminium or plastic container 3
NOTE: Thawed frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat. If the meat is not cooked after defrosting, it
must not be re-frozen.
Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
String beans and beans Wash, cut into small pieces and boil in water 10 - 13
Beans Hull, wash and boil in water 12
Cabbage Clean and boil in water 6 - 8
Carrot Clean, cut into slices and boil in water 12
Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces, remove the core
and boil in water 8 - 10
Spinach Wash and boil in water 6 - 9
Cauliower Remove the leaves, cut the heart into pieces and
leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while 10 - 12
Eggplant Cut into pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12
Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn 12
Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10
Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6
Strawberry and
Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12
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Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum storage time
(months)
Cooked fruits Add 10 % of sugar to the container 12
Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12
Maximum storage time
(months)
Thawing time at room
temperature (hours)
Thawing time in oven
(minutes)
Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C)
Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C)
Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C)
Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C)
Dairy products Preparation Maximum storage time
(months) Storage conditions
Packet (Homogenized)
Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – in its own packet
Cheese - excluding
white cheese In slices 6 - 8
Original packaging may be
used for short-term storage.
Keep wrapped in foil for
longer periods.
Butter, margarine In its packaging 6
5 CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the unit from the power
supply before cleaning.
Do not wash your appliance by
pouring water on it.
Do not use abrasive products,
detergents or soaps for cleaning the
appliance. After washing, rinse with clean
water and dry carefully. When you have
nished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the
mains supply with dry hands.
• Make sure that no water enters the
lamp housing and other electrical
components.
• The appliance should be cleaned
regularly using a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm
water.
• Clean the accessories separately by
hand with soap and water. Do not
wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at
least twice a year. This will help you
to save on energy costs and increase
productivity.
The power supply must be
disconnected during cleaning.
5.1 Defrosting
• Your appliance performs automatic
defrosting. The water formed as a
result of defrosting passes through
the water collection spout, ows into
the vaporisation container behind your
appliance and evaporates there.
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• Make sure you have disconnected the
plug of your appliance before cleaning
the vaporisation container.
• Remove the vaporisation container
from its position by removing the
screws as indicated. Clean it with
soapy water at specic time intervals.
This will prevent odours from forming.
Replacing LED Lighting
To replace any of the LEDs, please contact
the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
Note: The numbers and location of the LED
strips may change according to the model.
Some versions may not include
freezer illumination.
6 SHIPMENT AND
REPOSITIONING
6.1 Transportation and Changing
Positioning
• The original packaging and foam
may be kept for re-transportation
(optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick
packaging, bands or strong cords
and follow the instructions for
transportation on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (drawers,
Ice trays and so on) or x them
into the appliance against shocks
using bands when re-positioning or
transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the
upright position.
6.2 Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the
opening direction of your appliance
door if door handles are installed on
the front surface of the appliance
door.
• It is possible to change the opening
direction of the door on models
without handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your
appliance can be changed, contact
the nearest Authorised Service Centre
to change the opening direction.
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7 BEFORE CALLING AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Errors
Your freezer will warn you if the temperatures for the freezer is at improper levels or if a
problem occurs with the appliance.
Alarm
indicator LED
is turning on
MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
"Failure" Warning
There is/are some
part(s) out of order or
there is a failure in the
cooling process.
The product is plugged
for the rst time or
a long-time power
interruption for 1 hour.
Check the door is open or not and check
if the product working 1 hour. If the door
is not open and the product had worked
1 hour, call service for assistance as
soon as possible.
If you are experiencing a problem with your
freezer, please check the following before
contacting the after-sales service.
Your freezer is not operating
Check if:
• There is power
• The plug is correctly placed in the
socket
• The plug fuse or the mains fuse has
blown
• The socket is faulty. Examine this by
plugging your freezer into a working
socket.
What to do if your appliance performs
poorly;
Check that;
• You have not overloaded the
appliance,
• The freezer temperature set to -16,
• The doors are closed perfectly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough place at the rear and
side walls.
Your freezer is operating noisily
Normal noises
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting
• When the appliance is cooled or
warmed (due to expansion of
appliance material).
Short cracking noise occurs: When
the thermostat switches the compressor
on/off.
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor
is operating normally. The compressor
may cause more noise for a short time
when it is rst activated.
Bubbling noise and splash occurs:
Due to the ow of the refrigerant in the
tubes of the system.
Water owing noise occurs: Due
to water owing to the evaporation
container. This noise is normal during
defrosting.
Air blowing noise occurs: In No-Frost
freezers during normal operation of the
system due to the circulation of air.
The edges of the freezer in contact with
the door joint are warm
Especially during summer (warm seasons),
the surfaces in contact with the door joint
may become warmer during the operation
of the compressor, this is normal.
There is a build-up of humidity inside
the freezer
Check if:
• All food is packed properly. Containers
must be dry before being placed in the
freezer.
• The freezer door is opened frequently.
Humidity of the room enters the
freezer when the door is opened.
Humidity increases faster when the
door is opened more frequently,
especially if the humidity of the room
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is high.
• There is a build-up of water droplets
on the rear wall. This is normal
after automatic defrosting (in Static
Models).
The door does not open or close
properly
Check if:
• There is food or packaging preventing
the door from closing
• The door joints are broken or torn
• Your freezer is on a level surface.
Recommendations
• If the appliance is switched off or
unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes
before plugging the appliance in
or restarting it in order to prevent
damage to the compressor.
• If you will not use your freezer for a
long time (e.g. in summer holidays)
unplug it. Clean your freezer
according to chapter cleaning and
leave the door open to prevent
humidity and smell.
• If a problem persists after you have
followed all the above instructions,
please consult the nearest authorised
service centre.
• The appliance you have purchased
is designed for domestic use only.
It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. If the consumer uses
the appliance in a way that does not
comply with this, we emphasise that
the manufacturer and the dealer will
not be responsible for any repair and
failure within the guarantee period.
8 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY
1 Install the appliance in a cool, well-
ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight
and not near a heat source (such as a
radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating
plate should be used.
2 Allow warm food and drinks to cool before
placing them inside the appliance.
3 Drinks or other liquids should be
covered when inside the appliance. If
left uncovered, the humidity inside the
appliance will increase, therefore the
appliance uses more energy. Keeping
drinks and other liquids covered helps
preserve their smell and taste.
4 Avoid keeping the doors open for long
periods and opening the doors too
frequently as warm air will enter the
appliance and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
5 The door gasket must be clean and
pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.
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