STATESMAN U355W 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 U355W, U355B and U355S
55CM UNDER COUNTER FREEZER
Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ........................................3
Specication..................................................................4
Appliance Overview.......................................................4
Installation ................................................................. 5-6
Operating Instructions...................................................7
Cleaning and Maintenance........................................ 8-9
Fuse Replacement ........................................................9
Trouble Shooting Guide...............................................10
Disposal Information ...................................................11

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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 indoor domestic use, for frozen food storage only.
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.
• Theoperatingvoltageoftheapplianceis220-240Vat50Hz.Checkthevoltageoftheappliance
 matchesthehouseholdvoltageontheratinglabelandspecicationforfurtherdetails.
• Useofanextensioncordisnotrecommendedwiththisproduct.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenagedfrom8yearsandaboveiftheyhavebeengiven
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Cleaningandmaintenanceshallnotbemadebychildren
• Keeptheapplianceanditscordoutofreachofchildren.
• Childrenshouldnotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedby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.
• Alwaysunplugtheappliancebeforeattemptingtomove.
• Whendisconnectingfromtheelectricitysupply,pulltheplugandnotthecord.
• Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosolcanswithaammablepropellantin
this appliance.
• Alwayskeeptheventilationopeningsclearofobstruction.Shouldtheybecomeblocked,
clear them straight away.
• 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 door 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 shelves have been left in so that children cannot easily climb inside.
Also remove the plug so the appliance is unusable.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIFICATION
SupplierName/TradeMark Statesman
ModelNumber U355
CategoryType Uprightfreezer
EnergyEciencyClass A+
EUEco-LabelAward N/A
AnnualEnergyConsumption 176kWh/annum
FreezingCapacity 6kg/24h
FridgeStorageVolume(Litre)and
Applicable Star Rating Compartment N/A
FreezerStorageVolume(Litre) 86
Applicable Star Rating Compartment N/A
RefrigerationSystem(FrostFree,Static,TotallyNoFrost) Static
Temperature Rise Time 900min
Climate Class ST/N
Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedatanambienttemperaturebetween“16”(lowesttemperature)
°Cand“38”(highesttemperature)°C
NoiseEmission(dB) 39(db)
Built-in Appliance N/A
Wine Storage Appliance N/A
Voltage(V) 220-240V~
WattagePower(W) 70W
Frequency(Hz) 50Hz
Power Source AC
Ambient Room Temperature Limits
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
Location and Air Circulation
• Theappliancemuststandverticallyonaat,evensurface,toleveltheapplianceturnlevelling
feet until the appliance is as level as possible.
• Thisappliancehasbeendesignedtooperateinambienttemperaturesbetween16°Cand38°C.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacethisapplianceinaroomwherethetemperatureislikelytodrop
below 0°C for prolonged periods, as the internal appliance temperature will not be maintained.
• Theapplianceshouldnotbeplacedneartosourcesofheate.g.cookers,radiators,directsunlight
 orinanyunheatedroomse.g.garages,orouthouses,asextremetemperatureswillaectthe
performance of your appliance.
• Donotexposetheappliancetodampconditions,openairorrain.
• Donotlifttheappliancebythepipesorthedoorwhenmoving.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheapplianceinawallrecess,ttedcabinetorfurnitureasthis
 willnotallowadequateventilationandcauseapotentialrehazard.
• Allow25mmofclearancespaceatthesidesoftheapplianceand20mmabovetheappliance.
• Itisnotrecommendedtoplacetheappliancedirectlyagainstthewall,allowatleasta15mm
clearance space at the rear.
• Donotplacetheapplianceinawallrecess,ttedcabinetorfurniture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.
Reverse the door
Theappliancedoorcanbettedtoopentoeithertheleftortherightdependingonitslocation.
The appliance will have to be tilted and supported in order to carry this out. It is advisable to get
some help during this procedure.
Important:Donotlaytheapplianceatasthismaydamagethecoolantsystem.Takecarewhen
ttingandtighteningscrews.
INSTALLATION
Thermostat Control Dial
Freezer Drawers
LevellingFeet

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1.
To change the direction of the door, please follow these instructions:
1. Ensuretheapplianceisunpluggedandempty.
2. Removethe2Screwsonthebackofthetopcover(Fig1).
3. Lifttherearofthelidandpushforwardtoremovefromthefront
 locators.Thetophingenowisaccessible(Fig2).
4. Unscrewthetopdoorhingelocatedonthetopofthedoorandthen
 removethetophingethatisholdingthedoorinplace.(Fig3)
5. Withhelp,carefullytilttheunitbackwards
and rest the unit on something solid
to stop slipping.
6. Liftthedoorothehingepinandplacein
a safe place where it will not get damaged
7. Remove the bottom bushing and bottom
 bushingcapandtthemontheopposite
 side(Fig4).
8. Unscrewthebottomhinge(Fig5).
9. Removethelevellingfootandtonthe
 oppositeside(Fig6).
10. Screw the bottom hinge on the opposite side
 loosely(Fig7).
11. Carefully slide the door on to the bottom hinge pin.
12.Screwthetophingeloosely(Fig8).
13.Checkthefridgedooris
aligned horizontally and
vertically so that the seals
are closed on all sides.
14. Tighten the top hinge.
 Useaspannertotighten
 itifnecessary(Fig9).
2.
4.3.
5.
6.
7.
8. 9.

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15.Putthetopcoverbackandscrewitintoplace
 securely(Fig10).
16.Withthedoorclosed,checkthatthedoorisaligned
horizontally and vertically and that the seals are
 closedonallsidesbeforenally
tightening the bottom hinge.
17. Re-adjust the levelling feet as needed.
18. Allow 5 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.
10.
Before using your appliance:
• Thisappliancemustbelefttostandinanuprightpositionforatleast5hoursbeforebeing
 switchedonforthersttimetoallowthecoolantgasestimetosettleaftertherefrigeratoris
in place.
• Beforeplacingfoodintheapplianceturnonandwait24hours,thisistomakesureitisworking
correctly and also to allow for the optimal internal 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 any shelves or salad
drawers.
• 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.
• Donotplacefooddirectlyagainsttherearwall.
Adjusting the temperature
• Thereare4Settings,theSetting4isthecoldest.
• Setting2istherecommendedsettingwhenoperatingatnormalroomtemperaturebetween
16°C and 38°C.
Fast Freezing
• Freshfoodshouldbefrozenasquicklyaspossible.Setting4makesyourapplianceoperateatits
 coldesttemperatures(approximately-28°C)continuously.Ithelpstoquicklyfreezefoodasit
retains more of the goodness.
• Freezingwillbecompletedafter24hours.Afterfreezingyourfoodturnthethermostatcontrol
 dialbackto2(-18°C).
• Itisnotrecommendedtofreezelargequantitiesoffreshfoodatonce.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Switchotheelectricalsupplyandremovetheplugfromthemainssocketbeforecleaning.
Interior
• Removeallfoodfromtheapplianceandcovertohelpkeepcool.
• Removeallthedrawerscarefullyfromtheapplianceandwashinwarmcleanwaterwitha
soft cloth and dry thoroughly. Never replace the drawers 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.
Defrosting
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.
• Leavethedooropen.Tospeedupthedefrostingprocess,bowlsofwarmwatercanbe
placed inside the appliance to raise the temperature.
• Placeashallowbowlorpanbelowthefreezercompartmenttocatchdrippingwater.
• 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.
Clean the appliance as described below:
1.Pluginandswitchbackon
2. Turn the temperature control to the Setting 2.
3. Allow at least 24 hours for the temperature to return to the adequate temperature
4.Put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.
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.
• Condensationmayappearontheoutsideoftheunit.Thismaybeduetoachangeinroom
 temperature.Wipeoanyresidueandmoisture.
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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Fuse Replacement
This appliance must be earthed. There are 3 screws on the plug, remove them
andopentheshell.Takeoutfuseandreplacewithanewfuseofthesame
Amp. Install the shell again and tighten the screws.
Door Seal
Useaclean,dampsoftclothtowipethedoorsealandinbetweenthecreases,avoiddamagingthe
door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mains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.
Important:Leavethedoor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doorclosedtomaintainthetemperatureinside.
Operating Sounds
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welllevelled
• Nothingistouchingtherear.
• Thestusontheappliancearevibrating.

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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
Temperature control dial is
set at number “0”.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose
Insert mains plug.
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.
Doorwasopenforanextended
period.
Open the door only as long as
necessary.
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.
Turn the temperature regulation
to a colder setting temporarily.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Pleaselookintheinstallation
location section.
Temperature is set too cold. Turnthetemperatureregulationknob
to a warmer setting temporarily.
Appliance is not level. Re-adjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects.
Move the appliance slightly.
Waterdrainholeisblocked. See the Cleaning and care section.
It’snormal.Heatexchangeparts
are in the sides.
Useglovestotouchsides.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear
of the appliance is touching another
part of the appliance or the wall.
If necessary, carefully bend the
component out of the way.
Settheknobatothernumberto
switch on the appliance.
Fault Possible cause Solution
The food is too
warm.
Pleaselookintheinitial
Temperature setting section.
Appliance cools
too much
Unusualnoises
Waterontheoor
Side panels are hot.

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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.

0844 848 5861
38 Bluestem Road,
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich, IP3 9RR