Smeg VI144AP User manual

Instructions for Use 11
Upright Freezer EN
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will
successfully serve the purpose for many years.
The upright freezer for domestic use is
intended for freezing fresh food and for long-
term storing of frozen food (up to one year,
depending on the kind of food).
Before Putting Into Use.......................11
We Care for the Environment
Tips for Energy Saving
Important .............................................12
Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
Placing and Installation ......................13
Choosing the Right Place
Connection to Power Supply
Description of the Appliance ..............14
Operation Control ...............................14
Mode of Operation
Red Control Light
Use.........................................................15
Freezing Fresh Foods
Storing Frozen Foods
Defrosting of Frozen Food
Maintenance and Cleaning .................17
Freezer Defrosting
Cleaning the Appliance
Switch Off the Appliance When Not in Use
Trouble Shooting Guide......................17
Before Putting Into Use
• Before connecting the appliance to the
mains supply, leave it stand for about 2
hours which will reduce the possibility of
malfunctions in the cooling system that
might have occurred due to transport
handling.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially
the interior (see Cleaning and
Maintenance).
Instructions for Use
These instructions for use were prepared for
the user. They describe the appliance and its
correct and safe use. They were prepared for
various types/models of appliances therefore
you might find in it description of some
functions and accesories that do not apply to
your appliance.
Mounting Instructions
Integrated appliances are equipped with
instructions for mounting the appliance into the
kitchen unit.
The appliance should be professionally
mounted by qualified technician and
instructions are for his use only.
We Care for the Environment
• Our products use environmentally friendly
packaging, which can be either recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner. To this end, individual packaging
materials are clearly marked.
• These instructions are printed either on
recycled paper or chlorine free bleached
paper.
• When your appliance finally wears out,
please try not to burden the environment
with it; call your nearest authorised service
agent. (See Disposing of the Worn Out
Appliance)

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Tips for Energy Saving
• Try not to open the door too often,
especially when the weather is wet and hot.
Once you open the door, mind to close it as
soon as possible. This is especially
important if you have an upright model.
• Every now and then check if the appliance
is sufficiently ventilated (adequate air
circulation behind the appliance).
• Turn the thermostat knob from higher to
lower setting as soon as possible (depends
on how loaded the appliance is, ambient
temperature...)
• Never use continuous operation unless
unnecessarily required; switch the
operation mode selection switch to the
setting for automatic operation as soon as
possible.
• Before freezing packages of fresh foods,
make sure they are cooled to ambient
temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy
consumption, so do clean the appliance as
soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If the gasket is damaged or if it turns out
that the sealing is poor, the energy
consumption is substantially higher. To
restore efficiency, replace the gasket.
• The condenser on the rear wall should be
always clean, free of dust or any impurities.
• Always consider instructions stated in
sections Positioning and Energy Saving
Tips, otherwise the energy consumption is
substantially higher.
Important
• If you've bought this appliance to replace
an old one equipped with a lock that cannot
be opened from inside (lock, bolt), make
sure that the lock is broken. This will make
it impossible for the children to lock
themselves in the appliance and suffocate.
• Mind to connect the appliance correctly to
the mains supply (see Connection to the
Mains Supply).
• Do not touch the cooled surfaces while the
appliance operates, especially not with wet
hands, because the skin might stick to the
cold surfaces.
• Do not freeze bottled drinks, especially not
fizzy ones such as mineral water, sparkling
wine, beer, cola etc., because liquid
expands during freezing and the glass
bottle is very likely to blow up.
• Never try to eat frozen food (bread, fruit,
vegetables), because you may get
frostbites.
• Carefully check the foods for color and
smell and if you are in doubt about their
quality, throw them away because they may
be spoiled and therefore dangerous to eat.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
before repairing (only a qualified technician
should repair it) and before cleaning.
• Do not use sharp object for defrosting the
appliance. Use only enclosed tools or tools
recommended by the manufacturer.
• For the sake of environment protection - be
careful not to damage the rear wall of the
appliance (the condenser unit or the tubes -
for example when moving the appliance) or
any part of the refrigerating system inside
the appliance.
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and oil, so when the
appliance is damaged, handle it with care
and dispose it of in compliance with
environmental protecting precautions. (See
We Care for the Environment).
• Heating element incorporated in the
appliance, all around the rim, is controlled
by the operation of the compressor and it
prevents the door gasket to freeze on to the
freezer compartment.
• When activating the Super function, the red
light may turn on. This is normal condition
and there is no need for warning.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service
agent or a qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
• The rating plate is in the interior or on the
rear wall of the appliance.

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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 human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of thisproduct. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Storing Time During Power Supply
Interruption
Avoid opening the freezer in case of failure or
power supply interruption! In case the
interruption is extended over longer period of
time (16 hours for ZOI 0721/6, 10/21 hours for
ZOI 1221/6 ZODI 1121/6 15 hours depending
of appliances with or without a chill storage
batery), take food out of the freezer and use it,
or make sure it remains well cooled (perhaps
you have an extra appliance).
Disposing of the Worn Out Appliance
• When your appliance finally wears out,
dispose it of. If the appliance has a lock,
break it, in order to prevent eventual
accidents (danger of children get locked
inside the appliance).
• The refrigerating system of the appliance is
filled with refrigerant and insulating
substances which should be separately
treated and processed. Call your nearest
authorised service agent or specialised
servicing centre. If you don't find one,
contact your local authorities or your
distributor. Be careful not to damage the
tubes on the rear wall of the appliance
(danger of pollution).
Placing and Installation
Choosing the Right Place
Place the appliance in a dry and regularly
ventilated room. Allowed ambient temperature
depends on the model (class) of the appliance
and is stated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Never place the appliance near heat emitting
devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater and
similar devices) and do not expose it to direct
sunlight.
The appliance should be positioned at least 3
cm away from the electric or gas cooker and at
least 30 cm away from the oil or coal stove. If
this is not possible, use an appropriate
insulation.
Behind the appliance there should be free
space at least 200 cm² wide and above the
appliance the high kitchen units should be at
least 5 cm away from the appliance in order to
assure adequate ventilation of the condenser
unit.
Class Ambient temparature
SN (sub-normal) from + 10°C to + 32°C
N (normal) from + 16°C to + 32°C
ST (sub-tropical) from + 16°C to + 38°C
T (tropical) from + 16°C to + 43°C
Connection to Power Supply
Connect the appliance with the cable and plug
to the power supply socket outlet with a ground
terminal (safety socket).
Required nominal voltage and frequency are
indicated in the rating plate.
The connection to the mains supply and
earthing have to be made according to current
standards and regulations. The appliance
resists temporary voltage tolerance up to -6 to
+6 %.

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Description of the Appliance
Freezing Compartment (1)
is used for freezing fresh foods.
Storing Compartment (2)
is used for storing packages of frozen foods.
Control Panel (3)
See Operation Controls
Indicating Pointers (4)
(some models only)
On the front side of the baskets and on the
freezing compartment door there are movable
pointers, that will help you keep order in the
appliance. Use two pointers of the same colour
- one for the kind of food and the other for the
months the package was loaded into the
appliance.
Defrost Water Outlet (5)
(See Cleaning and Maintenance).
Tray (6)
for storage of frozen food
Cold accumulators (7)
(some models only)
In the upper part of the freezing compartment
there are two cold accumulators.
Before switching on the freezer for the first
time, remove the accumulators and insert them
again after the red light is off.
• Both accumulators maintain uniform
temperature of frozen foods therefore
assuring higher quality of foods
and reducing energy consumption.
• If you remove the accumulators, the
compartment can be used for freezing fruits
(for example berries) or for ice making.
• These accumulators can as well be used
for maintaining lower temperatures of foods
and bottles, for example when you make a
trip or a picnic.
NOTE:
The appliance can be equipped with various
accesories, depending on the model of the
appliance.

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Operation Control
The freezer is controlled with the thermostat
knob.
1. Red control light
2. Yellow control light
3. Thermostat knob
Mode of Operation
Continuous operation - the yellow light is on.
The cooling system operates continuously - the
Super function. This mode is selected when you
want to freeze large amounts of fresh foods and
in case you want to deep freeze already frozen
foods.
Automatic operation - the yellow light is off.
The interior temperature is controlled by the
thermostat which turns the cooling system on
and off.
The frequency of switching the cooling system on
and off depends on:
• the thermostat knob position (thermostat
setting),
• how often you open the door; and
• ambient temperature.
Temperature Selection
When the freezer operates automatically, the
interior temperature is controlled by the
thermostat.
The most suitable thermostat position is in the
middle between max and min.
We recommend setting the thermostat on
positions towards max only in case you want to
accelerate cooling, as for example before loading
smaller amounts of fresh foods or when the
operation mode shall correspond to the ambient
temperature.
Thermostat settings towards min help you save
energy provided that the freezer is loaded with
smaller amount of frozen foods.
Changes of the ambient temperature affects
temperature in the interior of the appliance.
Choose correct setting of the thermostat knob.
Red Control Light
The red light is on when there is something
wrong with the temperature in the freezer (See
Trouble Shooting Guide).
Use
Switching On the Empty Freezer
Switch the appliance on and set the thermostat
knob to the position for continuous operation.
(Red and yellow control light are on). When the
red light goes off, wait for a couple of hours and
load the freezer with packages of fresh foods.
Freezing Fresh Foods
Proper use of the appliance, adequately packed
food, correct temperature and taking into account
hygienic precautions will substantially influence
the quality of freezing the food or storing of the
frozen foodstuffs.
• Carefully select food to be frozen: it should
be of adequate quality and suitable for
freezing.
• Choose correct packaging for each kind of
food and pack it correctly.
• The packaging should be air tight and well
sealed without leaking since this could cause
substantial vitamin loss and dehydration.
• Foils and bags should be soft enough to
tightly wrap around the food.

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• Mark packages with following data: kind and
amount of foods and the date of loading.
• It is most important that the food is frozen as
quickly as possible. We therefore
recommend the size of the package not to
be too large and to be cooled before loading
into the freezer.
• The amount of the fresh foods that can be
loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is stated
on the rating plate. If the loaded amount is
too large, the quality of freezing is reduced
which affects the quality of frozen foods.
Freezing Procedure
Freezing compartment is used for freezing
foodstuffs (see chapter "Description of the
Appliance").
• If you want to freeze larger amount of fresh
food, set the thermostat knob to the position
for continuous operation (yellow light is on).
After 24 hours you can load the freezing
compartment with packages of fresh foods.
• 24 hours after the food was loaded, the
frozen packages can be stored into baskets
and the freezer can be loaded with new
packages of fresh foods. Don't let the fresh
packages touch the frozen ones.
• Some 24 hours after the last load, set the
thermostat knob to the position for
automatic operation (yellow light is off).
• There is no need to set the thermostat knob
to the position for continuous operation if
you intend to freeze smaller amount of
fresh foods (1-2 kg).
Storing Frozen Foods
Packages of frozen foods are stored in baskets.
If you remove the baskets, you can store frozen
packages directly on the cooling shelves.
Storing Commercially Frozen Foods
The storage time and recommended
temperature for storing commercially frozen
foods is indicated on the packaging. For storing
and use consider manufacturer's instruction.
When shopping, be careful and choose only
packages of foods which are adequately
packed and provided with complete data and
stored in freezers where the temperature is not
higher than -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food wrapped with
frost. This indicates that the package was
thawed before at least once. Take care that
packages don't start to thaw. Temperature rise
shortens the storage time of commercially
frozen foods.
Approximate Storage Time of Frozen Foods
Food Stora
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(
in months
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etable + + +
Fruit +++
Braed
,
Pastries +
Milk +
Red
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-made meals +
Meat: Bee
f
+++
Veal + + +
Pork + + +
Poultr
y
+++
Game + + +
Minced meat +
Smoked sausa
g
es +
Fish: lean +
fat +
Offal +
Defrosting of Frozen Food
Partially thawed or defrosted foods should be
used as soon as possible. Cold air preserves
the food but it does not destroy microorganisms
which rapidly activate themselves after
defrosting and make foods perishable.
Partial defrosting reduces the nutritional value
of foods, especially of fruits, vegetables and
ready-made meals.

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Freezer Defrosting
Frost and ice layer, depositing on the inner
walls of the freezer should be defrosted when
3-5 mm thick.
• 24 hours before defrosting set the
thermostat knob to the position for
continuous operation (the yellow light is on)
so that the food packages are well cooled.
After that empty the freezer and take care
that the packages don't start to thaw.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
• Insert the enclosed pipe into the groove in
the bottom of the appliance and place a
vessel underneath to collect the defrost
water. Defrosting is accelerated if the door
is left open.
• Avoid using defrosting sprays, as they may
cause damage to the plastic parts and may
be hazardous to health.
Cleaning the Appliance
Before cleaning the appliance disconnect
the cable from the mains supply. Do not use
abrasive cleaning agents. Be careful to remove
any cleanser agent remaining after cleaning.
• Clean the exterior of the appliances with
water and liquid detergent.
• Wash the interior with lukewarm water and
some vinegar.
• From time to time wipe the condenser on
the rear wall with a soft non-metal brush or
vacuum cleaner.
After you have cleaned the appliance,
reconnect it to the mains supply and put the
food packages back to their place.
Switch Off the Appliance When Not in
Use
If you do not intend to use the appliance for a
longer period of time, disconnect the power
supply, empty the appliance, defrost it and
clean it. Leave the door slightly open.
Trouble Shooting Guide
During the service, you can come across some
troubles that in most cases result from
improper handling of the appliance and can
easy be eliminated.
The Appliance Fails to Operate After
Connecting to the Mains Supply
• Check the supply in the outlet socket and
make sure the appliance is switched on.
The Red Light is On
• The door was frequently opened or it was
left opened for too long.
• The door is not properly closed (the door
may sag, the gasket may be polluted or
damaged).
• Power supply has been interrupted for a
longer period of time.
• Perhaps you have overloaded the
appliance with fresh foods.
Continuous Operation of the Cooling
System
• Set the thermostat knob from the position
for continuos to the position for automatic
operation.

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• The reason may be inadequate ventilation
of the compressor and condenser (assure
adequate air circulation behind the
appliance and wipe the dust from the
condenser).
The Door is Hard to Open
If you want to open the door that has just or
recently been closed, you may find it hard to
open. The reason why this happens is, that
when you open the door, warm air gets into the
appliance and when it is cooling, the
underpressure seals the door. After few
minutes (1-3), the door can easily be opened.
Noise
Cooling in refrigerating-freezing appliances is
enabled by the cooling system with
compressor, which produces noise. How noisy
the appliance is depends on where it is placed,
how it is used and how old the appliance is.
• During the operation of the compressor
the noise of liquid is heard and when the
compressor is not operating, the refrigerant
flow is heard. This is a normal condition
and it has no influence whatsoever on the
lifetime of the appliance.
• After starting the appliance, the operation
of the compressor and the refrigerant flow
may be louder, which does not mean that
something is wrong with the appliance and
it has no influence on the lifetime of the
appliance. Gradually the noise is reduced.
Sometimes unusual and stronger noise is
heard, which is rather unusual for the
appliance. This noise is often a consequence of
inadequate placing. (The appliance shall be
placed and levelled firmly on solid base and it
should not touch the wall or kitchen units
standing next to it.)
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO
INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE.