STATESMAN CHF101 User manual

Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future reference.
Before switching on your appliance – Always check for any damage that may have been caused in transit.
For Models: CHF101 & CHF145
CHEST FREEZER
Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ........................................3
Specication.............................................................. 4-5
Appliance Overview.......................................................6
Installation .....................................................................6
Operating Instructions............................................... 7-8
Cleaning and Maintenance............................................8
Fuse Replacement ........................................................9
Disposal Information .....................................................9
Trouble Shooting Guide...............................................10

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all of the instructions even if you feel you are familiar with the product, and
nd a place to keep this manual handy for future reference.
Important: This product is intended for domestic use only, for frozen food.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
• Donotoperatetheappliancewithadamagedcordorplug,afteritmalfunctionsorhasbeen
 droppedordamagedinanyway.Allelectricalrepairsmustbecarriedoutbyaqualied
electrician. Inadequate repairs may result in a major source of danger for the user and invalidate
the warranty.
• Checkthevoltageoftheappliancematchesthehouseholdvoltage,whichislocatedonthe
 ratinglabel.Theoperatingvoltageoftheapplianceis220-240Vat50Hz.Checktheratinglabel
 andspecicationpageforfurtherinformation.
• Useofanextensioncordisnotrecommendedwiththisproduct.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,
 sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their
safety
• Cleaningandusermaintenanceshallnotbemadebychildren
• Keeptheapplianceanditscordoutofreachofchildren.
• Childrenshallnotplaywiththeappliance.
• Theapplianceplugmustbeaccessibleafterinstallation.Alwaysunplugtheappliancebefore
cleaning.
• Whendisconnectingfromtheelectricitysupply,pulltheplug,notthecord.
• Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosolcanswithaammablepropellantinthis
appliance.
• Donotusemechanicaldevicesorothermeanstoacceleratethedefrostingprocess,otherthan
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• TherefrigerantofthisproductisR600awhichisammable.Ensurewhenmovingtheappliance
or during installation that the cooling system does not get damaged.
WARNING:Theapplianceisheavyandcareisneededwhenunpackingandmovingit.Get
extrahelpandonlyholdtheappliancebythecasing–neverholdbythelidorthetrim.
WARNING:Riskofchildentrapment.
Beforedisposaloftheoldappliance,makesurethatanylockingmechanismshavebeen
brokeno,doorshavebeenremovedbutdrawershavebeenleftinsothatchildrencannoteasily
climb inside. Also remove the plug so the appliance is unusable.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHF101
SupplierName/TradeMark Statesman
Model Number CHF101
Category Type 100L chest freezer
EnergyEciencyClass A+
EUEco-LabelAward
AnnualEnergyConsumption 166kWh/annum
FreezingCapacity 6kg/24h
FridgeStorageVolume(Litre)andApplicableStarRatingCompartment N/A
FreezerStorageVolume(Litre) 100L
Applicable Star Rating Compartment 4-Star
RefrigerationSystem(FrostFree,Static,TotallyNoFrost) Static
Temperature Rise Time 24h
Climate Class ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between “16”
(lowesttemperature)°Cand“38”(highesttemperature)°C
NoiseEmission(dB) 42dB
Built-in Appliance N/A
Wine Storage Appliance N/A
Voltage(V) 220-240V~
WattagePower(W) 75W
Frequency(Hz) 50Hz
Power Source AC

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - CHF145
SupplierName/TradeMark Statesman
Model Number CHF145
Category Type 145L chest freezer
EnergyEciencyClass A+
EUEco-LabelAward
AnnualEnergyConsumption 188kWh/annum
FreezingCapacity 7kg/24hours
FridgeStorageVolume(Litre)andApplicableStarRatingCompartment N/A
FreezerStorageVolume(Litre) 145L
Applicable Star Rating Compartment 4 Star
RefrigerationSystem(FrostFree,Static,TotallyNoFrost) Static
Temperature Rise Time 26h
Climate Class ST
This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between “16”
(lowesttemperature)°Cand“38”(highesttemperature)°C
NoiseEmission(dB) 42dB
Built-in Appliance N/A
Wine Storage Appliance N/A
Voltage(V) 220-240V~
WattagePower(W) 75W
Frequency(Hz) 50Hz
Power Source AC
Class Symbol Ambientaveragetemperature°C
Extendedtemperature SN +10to+32
Temperature N +16to+32
Subtropical ST +16to+38
Tropical T +16to+43

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APPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Lid
Basket
Thermostat
Drain Point
Wheels
Location and Air circulation
• Theappliancemuststandverticallyonaat,evensurface,toleveltheapplianceusethelevelling
feet by turning them until the appliance is as level as possible.
• Thisappliancehasbeendesignedtooperateinambienttemperaturesbetween16°Cand38°C
• Theapplianceshouldbeatleast50cmawayfromsourcesofheate.g.radiators,directsunlight,
 gasovens,stovesandelectriccookersasextremetemperatureswillaecttheperformanceof
your appliance.
• Allow50mmofclearancespaceatthesidesoftheapplianceand100mmabovetheappliance.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheappliancedirectlyagainstthewall,allowatleast50mm
clearance space on the rear of the appliance and the rear wall.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacethisapplianceinaroomwherethetemperatureislikelytodrop
 below-15°Cforprolongedperiods,astheinternalappliancetemperaturewillnotbemaintained.
• Donotlifttheappliancebythepipesorthelidwhenmoving.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheapplianceinawallrecessorttedcabinetasthiswillnot
 allowadequateventilationandcauseapotentialrehazard.
Providing you follow the recommended ventilation requirements you will:
• Increasethelifeoftheappliance.
• Minimisetheriskofcondensationontheoutsideoftheappliance.
• Minimiseoperatingnoisescausedbyvibration
INSTALLATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your Appliance
• Allowtheapplianceatleast24hoursonthehighestsettingbeforestoringanyfoodinsidetoallow
forsucientcoolingtemperaturetobereached.
• Theinterioroftheapplianceneedstobecleanedpriortousebywipingwithasoftclothandusing
warmwater.Wipetheappliancecompletelydrybeforereplacingbasket.
• Allow4hoursfortheappliancetostanduprightbeforeturningontheappliancetoallowcoolant
gases time to settle after the appliance is in place.
Using your Appliance
• Oncedry,plugtheapplianceintothemainssocket.
• Avoidopeningthedoorforlongperiodsorunnecessarily.
• Tomaintainadequateaircirculation,donotoverlltheappliance.
• Allowhotorwarmfoodstocooltoroomtemperaturebeforestoringintheappliance.
• Keepthefoodpacked,wrappedorcovered.
• Forhygienereasons,alwayswrapfoodusingasuitablepackagingmaterial,beforestoringinyour
appliance to avoid contact with the surface of the appliance.
• Thetemperatureintheappliancecanbemonitoredbyusingafreezerthermometer.Donotusea
Mercurylledthermometer,asabreakagewouldcauseahealthhazard.
Adjusting the Temperature
The internal temperature of the appliance is controlled by a thermostat:
• Adjustthetemperaturecontrolwhichislocatedonthefrontoftheappliancetothe
desired setting.
• Thereare7Settings,Setting7beingthecoldestandSetting1beingthewarmest.
• Setting5isrecommendedwhenoperatingatnormalroomtemperaturebetween16°Cand38°C.
• Theappliancesperformancemaybeadverselyaectedbyextremesofambienttemperaturesor
by repeated or prolonged lid opening.
Defrosting the Freezer
After a period of time frost will build up in the compartments. Regular defrosting will therefore be
necessarytomaintaintheeciencyoftheappliance.Thebesttimetodefrostyourapplianceis
when the amount of food stored is low.
To defrost the appliance, please follow the steps below:
• Takeoutthefrozenfoodandstoreinasparefreezer,applianceorwrapwellandstoreina
cool dry place.
• Unplugtheappliancefromthemainssupply,makingsurenottopullthecord.
• Toremovemeltedfrostfromtheappliance,placeacontainerundertheDrainHolewhichis
 locatedonthefrontoftheappliance.PullouttheDrainHoleDialandturn180°nextreachinside
the freezer and remove the Drain Plug, this will allow melted frost and water to drain out of the
appliance.
• Removetheicewithaplasticicescrapper.DONOTusepointedorsharpedgedobjectssuchas
 knives,forksorscrewdriverstoremovetheice.
• Whenalltracesoficehavebeenremovedanddefrostingiscompleted,cleanawayanywater
and wipe your appliance dry.
• TheDrainPlugandDrainPlugDialcannowbereplaced.

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• Cleanyourapplianceasdescribedbelow,pluginandswitchbackon,Setting5onyour
temperature control. Allow at least 4 hours for the temperature to return to the adequate
 temperaturebeforeputtingthefoodbackintotheappliance.
Important: Do not use any mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Switchotheelectricalsupplyandremovetheplugfromthemainssocketbeforecleaning.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Interior
• Removeallfoodfromtheapplianceandcovertohelpkeepcool.
• Removebasketfromtheapplianceandwashinwarmsoapywaterwithasoftclothand
 drythoroughly.Neverreplacethebasketwhilststillwet.
• Wipetheinterioroftheappliancewithadampcleancloth.
• Drytheinteriorthoroughlywithacleanclothandreplacethedrawers.
• Pluginandswitchonandallowthetemperatureintheappliancetodropbacktoanadequate
temperature.
• Replacethefoodintheappliance.
Important: Avoid getting water into the electric components of the appliance i.e. the thermostat as
this may damage your appliance.
Exterior
• Useaclean,dampsoftclothtowipetheexteriorsurfaceoftheapplianceanddrythoroughly.
• Useavacuumcleanertoremovedustfromunderneaththeapplianceandfromaroundthe
 compressorwhichissituatedatthebackoftheappliance,regularlytomaintainadequate
 ventilation.Usecautionnottodamagethecoolantsystem.
Important:Donotuseabrasivecloths,powders,householdcleaners,bleachorwaxpolishtoclean
theapplianceasthesecanleaveasmellintheapplianceandcandamagetheexterior.
Lid Seal
Useaclean,dampsoftclothtowipethelidsealandinbetweenthecreases,avoiddamagingthelid
sealasthiswillaecttheperformanceofyourappliance.
Going Away
Ifyouaregoingawayanddonotwanttoleavetheappliancelefton,switchoatthesocketand
removetheplugfromthemainssocketsensuringnottopullthecord.Removeanyfoodandfollow
the cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section.
Note: Leave the lid ajar as this will prevent odours and mould accumulating in the appliance and will
allow the appliance to dry completely.
Power Cut
Intheeventofapowercutkeeptheappliancelidclosedtomaintainthetemperatureinside.

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Operating Sound
Thecoolinggaswhichcirculatesinthecoolingcircuitmaymakeaslightnoise(bubblingsound)
even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal.
Ifthesesoundsaredierentcheckthat:
• Theapplianceislevel.
• Nothingistouchingtherear.
The contents in the appliance are vibrating
FUSE REPLACEMENT
(Moulded Plug Top – Class I or II)
Removethefusecoverwithasmallatheadscrewdriver.
Takeoutthefuseandreplacewithanewfuseofthe
sameAmp.Replacethefusecoverandpushbackinto
place.
DISPOSAL
TheEuropeanDirective2012/19/EUonWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(WEEE),
requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in normal unsorted
municipal waste.
Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the
materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when
you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their
local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are having problems with your appliance, please use our troubleshooting guide below. If you
are unable to resolve the issue using this guide please ring our Customer Service Department on
0844 848 5861. Please have the model code and purchase information available.
Appliance does
notwork.
Mains plug is not plugged in or
is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective.
Checkfuse,replaceifnecessary.
Socketisdefective. Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Lidwasopenforanextended
period.
Open the lid only as long as
necessary.
A large quantity of warm food was
placed in the appliance within the
last 24 hours.
Turn the temperature control dial to
a colder setting, temporarily.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Pleaselookinthe“Installation”
section.
Insert mains plug.
Fault Possible cause Solution
The food is not
frozen enough
Pleaselookintheinitial
“Temperature Setting” section.
Appliance freezes
too much.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted
Turn the temperature control dial
to a colder setting, temporarily.
Adjust the temperature dial to a
warmer Setting.
Temperature is set too cold
The appliance is not level. Move appliance slightly to level.
Unusualnoises.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the
rear of the appliance is touching
another part of the appliance or
the wall.
Move the appliance slightly or
if necessary, carefully bend the
component out of the way.
Drain Plug is loose. Tighten the Drain Plug

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