FREEZER FFR 100 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 2222739-14 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation ¥ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer. General Safety ¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. ¥ Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages. ¥ The appliance must not be located close to radiators or boilers. ¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. ¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances. Installation ¥ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. ¥ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. ¥ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cable from your local Service Force Centre. ¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. ¥ Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions. ¥ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle. During Use ¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use. ¥ Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the freezer. ¥ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out. ¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. ¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if consumed straight from the freezer. ¥ Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. ¥ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer as they can burst when the contents freeze. ¥ ManufacturersÕ recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. Refrigerant ¥ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. ¥ During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged. ¥ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: - avoid open flames and sources of ignition. - thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. Child Safety ¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. ¥ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children! Maintenance and Cleaning ¥ Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply. ¥ When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable. 2 Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound proceses Servicing ¥ This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. ¥ Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carrier out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. At the end of the Appliance Life ¥ When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site. ¥ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside. Contents Instructions for the User Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Freezer controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Starting your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Warning light (red) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Frozen food storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Freezing calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cold accumulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Ice making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Health and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Internal cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Periodic cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 When the appliance is not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Something Not Working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Building-in instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Grid preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Building in the appliance under a worktop . . . . . .16 Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 3 Operation Before use Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly. Freezer controls 6 5 4 1 2 3 (1) Fast freeze switch (2) Fast freeze light (yellow) (3) Warning light (red) (4) Pilot light (green) (5) Push button ON/OFF (6) Thermostat control knob Starting your appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button (5).The pilot light (4) will light up to show that the appliance is on. higher temperature turn the control knob to the lower numbers. When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilise before making further changes. For easier turning of this control, use a small coin. Temperature control The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a thermostat control knob (6) with 6 temperature positions and one ÇOFFÈ (O) position. Position 1 = minimum cold Position 6 = maximum cold Turn the thermostat control knob to the required position. An intermediate position is usually the most suitable, although the temperature will be affected by: ¥ Room temperature ¥ How often the door is opened ¥ How much food is stored ¥ Position of the appliance In determining the correct temperature control setting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary. To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat control knob to the higher numbers; to obtain a 4 Warning light (red) If the temperature warning light (3) lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has reached a level where safe food storage is no longer ensured (warmer than -12¡C). When the freezer is first switched on, the warning light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food. Freezing fresh food In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of fresh food. Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast freeze switch (1) 24 hours before you want to freeze your fresh food, the yellow light (2) illuminates. This time can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has elapsed place the food to be frozen in the appliance's two top compartments; if freezing only a small amount of food, use the top compartment. Once the food is completely frozen (which could take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze button to the ÇOFFÈ position; the yellow light (2) goes off. Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation. Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs. Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen. During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed. Important Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can possibly result in a low temperature skin burn. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns". If there is a power failure do not open the door during the whole time of the power failure. If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration; otherwise, it is recommended to consume the food within a very short time. Important In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re-freeze the food without checking its condition. The following guidelines should assist you: Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and used up. Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger. Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up quickly. Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up. Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them. Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a cooked dish. Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least two hours in the Çfast freezeÈ mode before storing frozen food. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we strongly recommend that you make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the appliance in the shortest possible time (a temperature increase of the frozen food could shorten its storage period). It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period indicated by the producer of the food. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary. To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards (see figure). Freezing calendar PR001c These symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing. 1-2 3-4 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 10 -12 10 -12 10 -12 10 -12 5 Cold accumulator The freezer contains one cold accumulator which can be found in the top compartment. The cold accumulator increases storage times in the event of a power cut or breakdown. It must be placed on top of the food. Removal of this unit will increase the capacity of the fast freezing compartment but will reduce storage times in the event of a power cut or breakdown. Ice making Fill the ice tray 3/4 full with water to allow the ice to expand and place it in the freezer. To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray. Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the fixed freezer shelves. When ...