THOR T125514FML1W User manual
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Single Door Freezer
T125514FML1W
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read and keep safe for future use.
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Features…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Transportation instructions.........................................................................
Introduction & safety warnings..................................................................
Electrical Requirements/Installation..........................................................
Food Storage……………………………..................................................................
Defrosting...................................................................................................
Arrangement of Food/ Temperature Control ………………………………….….….
Cleaning and Care/Top Tips.....................................................................
Problem Solving........................................................................................
Health and Safety.....................................................................................
Warranty Information...............................................................................
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Top cover
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Display Block
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Freezer Flap (Drop down)
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Middle Drawers
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Low Drawer
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Adjustable feet
Features
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•When transporting, never tilt to more than 45 degrees
•The appliance should be transported only in a vertical upright position
•The packaging as supplied must be intact during transportation
•If during the course of transport the appliance has to be transported horizontally,
It must only be laid on its left hand side when standing in front of the appliance. After bringing it to the
upright position, it must not be operated for at least 4
Hours to allow the system to settle. The manufacturer will not be held
Responsible if these instructions are disregarded.
•The appliance must be protected against rain and moisture
•When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring,
Kitchen furniture, related parts and doors, pipes, wall coverings etc.
•Do not move the appliance by pulling the door
•Hold the base and lift carefully
•Never hold the door handle as support
•Never place the freezer upside down or lie it down
•Move by using its two hind roller feet as an axis and then tilting it slightly
IMPORTANT:
Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the appliance to avoid
Touching the bottom of the condenser metal wires at the back of the
Appliance as you might injure your fingers and hands.
Make sure that mains cable is not caught under the appliance
During and after carrying/ moving the appliance, to avoid the mains
Cable becoming cut or damaged.
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT connect your appliance to the electricity supply until all packing and
Transit protectors have been removed.
•Leave to stand for at least 4 hours before switching on to allow compressor oil to settle if transported
horizontally
•This freezer must only be used for its intended purpose i.e. the and freezing of
Edible foodstuff
•Do not dispose of the appliance on a fire
•Take care not to damage the cooling circuit, if damaged immediately ventilate the room where the appliance
is situated
•This appliance should not be used in an unheated, cold room i.e. Garage, conservatory, annex, shed, out-
house etc.
•Ensure that the plug remains readily accessible
Transportation of your Appliance
Before First Use
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•Failure to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service
During the guarantee period
•We recommend a separate switch be used to ensure easy switch on/off.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
•This appliance is intended to be used in a household environment
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
Process
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
Before inserting the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and
Frequency shown in the rating plate inside the appliance corresponds to your electricity supply. We
recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused socket in
a readily accessible position.
Keep the electrical cable away from the compressor and condenser to allow insulation function to operate
correctly.
Should the mains lead of the appliance become damaged or should it need
Replacing at any time, it must be replaced by a special purpose made mains
Lead which can only be obtained from the supplier.
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket, then the plug should be removed
And an appropriate plug fitted. Destroy the old plug which is cut off as a plug
With bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted into a socket. The plug on
This appliance incorporates a 13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be changed the
Same rating must be used. Ensure that the fuse cover is refitted.
1. Install the freezer on a flat surface in order to prevent vibration and noise.
2. Choose a dry well-ventilated place. A space of no less than 10cm must be left
around the freezer.
3. Minimum space in the room where the freezer is being installed should be 10
Cubic metres.
4. Choose a location where there is no heat source. Keep the freezer away from
Direct sunlight, oven etc. Minimum surrounding temperature of the appliance
Should be 10 degrees Celsius.
Electrical Requirements
Installation Instructions
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5. Do not place the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as
This will cause your appliance to work harder. If installed next to a source of heat
maintain the following minimum side clearances:
From Cookers 50 mm
From Radiators 300 mm
6. Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply.
7. You will hear a noise as the compressor starts up. The liquid and gases sealed
Within the refrigeration system may also give rise to noise whether the
Compressor is running or not which is quite normal.
8. Turn the thermostat knob to the “MED” position, and plug the freezer into the wall outlet. The compressor
will begin to run.
9. Check after 30 minutes of operation, to ensure that the freezer is getting cold.
10. Front edges of the cabinet may feel warm. This is normal.
11. Do not load the appliance immediately it is switched on. Wait until the
correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you
Check the temperature with an accurate thermometer.
Before you start using the freezer check that:
1. The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear of the cabinet.
2. The interior is cleaned as recommended under "Cleaning and Care”.
•Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the
Frozen food manufacturer's instructions for a frozen food storage compartment
•To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and
The food retailer is maintained, the following should be observed:
- Put packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase
- Ensure that contents are labelled and dated
- Do not exceed "Use By" or "Best Before" dates on the packaging
•If there is a power failure do not open the door. Frozen food should not be
Affected if the failure lasts for less than 14 hrs. If the failure is longer, then the
Food should be checked and either eaten immediately or cooked and then
Refrozen.
Quick Freezing
•Fast Freezing -16c when the fast freeze function is enabled the compartment temperature can be cooled
down in a rapid manner, which is beneficial to the prevention of food. Nutrition loss and the insurance of
freshness. After a running time period of 26 hours
Freezing Fresh Food:
•Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen
right through as quickly as possible
Food Storage
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•Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance in 24 h which is 4 kg (9 lb)
•Placing warm food into the freezer compartment causes the refrigeration
Compressor to operate continuously until the food is frozen solid
Defrosting
When the freezer operates for a long period of time, the surface of the evaporator and the drawers may
become covered with a layer of white frost. This frost will reduce the energy efficiency of the unit, and
make the freezer less effective. When this frost forms, it should be promptly removed.
When defrosting, unplug the freezer, and remove all items from the freezer. Either allow the frost to melt
naturally from the warm air in the room, or carefully use a plastic scraper. Finally, wipe away any remaining
ice and water, plug the freezer in, and return the food to the freezer.
CAUTION: Never use sharp tools to chip ice away.
WARNINGS!
The fan inside the freezer compartment circulates cold air.
Never insert any object through the guard.
Do not allow children to play with the freezer fan.
Never store products that contain inflammable propellant gas (e.g. dispensers, spray cans etc.) or explosive
substances.
Don’t cover the shelves with any protective materials, which may obstruct air
circulation.
Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Do not obstruct the freezer fan guard to ensure that you obtain the best possible performance from your
appliance.
The following guidelines and recommendations should be followed to obtain the
best results:
1. The freezer compartment is rated and suitable for the freezing and storage of pre frozen food. The
recommendation for storage as stated on the food packaging should be observed at all times.
2. Do not leave frozen food at room temperature to thaw; the best way to defrost
Food is to put it in a fridge to thaw slowly.
3. For hygiene reasons, always wrap food using a suitable packaging material before storing in your appliance
to avoid contact with the appliance surface.
Defrosting
Arrangement of Food in the Freezer
Temperature Control
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Turn the thermostat knob to the “2” position, and plug the freezer into the wall outlet. The compressor will
begin to run.
Check, after 30 minutes of operation, to ensure that the freezer is cold.
Temperature Control
The temperature control is located near the top of the unit.
Turning the thermostat knob adjusts the temperature of the freezer.
The marks on the knob represent different settings. Setting “1” is the warmest and setting “4” is the coolest.
The factory recommended setting is “2” for normal operating conditions.
•We recommend that you switch off the appliance at the socket outlet and pull
Out the mains plug before cleaning
•Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent or wax polish for cleaning
•Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of the appliance and wipe it dry
•Wipe the inside and outside of your freezer with a damp soft cloth, a soft cloth
with a mild detergent may also be used if required
•Excess deposits of ice should be removed on a regular basis with the handle of a spoon. Large accumulation
of ice will impair the performance of the appliance
•Check door seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles
If you are going away on holiday or for any other reason, wish to leave the
freezer idle for any period of time, proceed as follows:
•Disconnect from the electric power supply by removing the plug from the wall
Socket
•Remove all food
•Clean and dry the inside as per Cleaning & Care instructions
•Leave the doors open to prevent any unpleasant smells from building up
•Clean and defrost your appliance regularly
•Use a thermometer to check that the temperature is correct
•Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that you buy
Cleaning and Care
Top Tips
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•Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible
•Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing
•Don't store poisonous or any dangerous substances in your appliance
•Don't leave the door open for long periods as this will make the appliance more costly to run and cause
excessive ice formation
•Don't put hot food into the appliance
•Don't put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst
•Don't exceed the maximum freezing loads (4 kg in any 24 hours) when freezing
fresh food
•Don't give children ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may cause
'freezer burns' on lips
•Don't freeze fizzy drinks
•Keep electrical cable away from all sources of heat / high temperature
•To maintain efficiency keep door opening to a minimum
•Keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions
•The appliance should only be used indoors and should not be exposed to rain or moisture
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
•Ensure your appliance is installed in a well- ventilated area. If the ambient temperature is low (but in no case
lower than 10 degrees C), then the energy
saving will be more
•Ensure the time between buying chilled/frozen food and placing them in your appliance is kept at minimum,
particularly in summer. We recommend you use
A cool bag or a special carrier bag to carry frozen food
•Do not leave the doors of your appliance open longer than necessary and ensure
that they are closed properly after each opening
Check the following:
•That the plug is inserted properly in the socket and that the power supply is on
•That the fuse has blown/circuit breaker has tripped/main distribution switch has been turned off
•That the temperature control has been set correctly
•That the plug is wired correctly if you have changed the fitted plug
Working Defects and Failures
Symptom: Appliance will not work at all.
Cause: The power supply plug is not inserted in the wall socket or the plug and the outlet is
loose.
To test the supply socket a lamp or small electrical appliance may be used to check that the socket is
working.
Symptom: Noisy running.
Problem Solving
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Cause: The appliance has not been properly levelled.
The Freezer is in contact with the wall or the accessories are placed in the wrong position.
Symptom: Appliance does not cool sufficiently.
Cause: Door has been opened too often, or for too long a time
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Symptom: All indicator lights on, on display panel.
Cause: Is the defrosting function enabled
The following are normal:
•Refrigerant running in pipes gives a gentle sound of water running in pipes
•In high humidity the outer surface of the freezer may be covered with condensation that should simply
be wiped away
•The compressor and the rear condenser will become hot and should not be touched.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules. There is danger of injury
or death and damage to the appliance.
Location
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and residential type environments. It is not suitable for
use in shops, offices and other working environments.
•Do not use outdoors or in a bathroom
•Do not place appliance on a highly polished wooden surface as damage may occur
to the surface
•Do not place the appliance on or near a hot surface
•This appliance should not be used in an unheated, cold room i.e. Garage, conservatory, annex, shed, out-
house etc.
Mains Cable
•Do not let the lead run across an open space
•Do not let the cable run across a cooker or hot area which may damage the cable
•The mains cable should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections
•The power cord cannot be replaced
Personal Safety
•Avoid touching moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing and utensils away
from the appliance and fan to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.
•To protect against the risk of electric shock ensure the electrical connections are
kept dry
Health & Safety
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•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities
Children
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appliance
•Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen
•Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Other Safety Considerations
•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner
•The use of attachments or tools not pertaining to this appliance may cause fire, electric shock or injury
•Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose
•Unplug from the outlet when not in use or unattended and before assembling, disassembling and cleaning
•Make sure the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the mains supply
•If the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner, return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer
or after-sales service centre for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment
Registering Your 2 Year Guarantee
Your standard one year guarantee is extended for an additional 1 years when you register the product within 28
days of purchase with the supplier Shomar Ltd. If you do not register the product with Shomar Ltd within 28
days, your product is guaranteed for 1 year. To validate your 2 year guarantee register with us by visiting
www.thorappliances.ie
Please refer to the one-year guarantee for more information.
One Year Guarantee
It is important to retain the retailer’s receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for
future reference.
Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the
product.
Model no.
Serial no.
Subject to the exclusions set out below (see Exclusions), the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced. If
for any reason, this item is replaced during the guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be
calculated from original purchase date. Therefore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate
the date of initial purchase.
To qualify for the 1 year guarantee, the appliance must have been used according to the instructions supplied.
Warranty Information
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Exclusions
Shomar Ltd shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where:
1. The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or used contrary to
the manufacturer’s recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage
caused in transit.
2. The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products.
3. Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff.
4. The appliance has been used for hire purposes or non-domestic use.
5. The appliance is second hand.
This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any
claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect
your statutory rights as a consumer.
This guarantee is valid in Ireland and the UK only.
Thor products are intended for household use only. See usage limitations within the location safety instructions.
Shomar Ltd has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The company, therefore
reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time.
The After Sales Division for Thor Appliances is located at the offices of the Brand owner and Distributor –
Shomar Ltd, Unit 9 Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, Republic Of Ireland.
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Contact Details
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