SHARP SJ-3822M Refrigerator Freezer Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Sharp

SHARP SJ-3822M Refrigerator Freezer

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Product Information

Thank you very much for buying this SHARP product. Before using your SHARP refrigerator, please read this operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum bene¿ t from it.

This refrigerator is intended for making ice cubes, refrigerating and freezing foods.
This refrigerator is for household use only, with ambient temperature indicated in the table. The climate class is speci¿ ed on the rating plate. If the refrigerator operates out of range (ambient temperature range) of the climate class which is rated for that model, it may not be able to maintain satisfactory internal temperatures. If the refrigerator is used at colder temperatures, the refrigerator will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5°C.
The refrigerator should not be subjected to temperatures of -10°C or below for a long period of time.

The Sharp Refrigerator-Freezer comes with the following features:

Refrigerant: R600a
Insulation blowing gas: Cyclopentane
Plasmacluster and Device of a cluster of grapes are trademarks of Sharp Corporation
Available models: SJ-3822M, SJ-4122M, SJ-4422M, SJ-FTS13BVS, SJ-FTS11BVS
Production control code included
Climate acceptable range of class ambient temperature: SN, N, ST, T
For household use only

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Sharp Refrigerator-Freezer, please read the following instructions:

Safety Information

WARNING:

This means that there are high risks of death or serious injury.
Do not allow any sharp objects to have contact with the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system behind and inside the refrigerator contains refrigerant.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. (This refrigerator has adopted automatic defrosting system.)
In the case of failure of the refrigeration system, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact a service agent approved by SHARP for service.

CAUTION:

This means that there are high risks of material damage or personal injury.
Fire marks means this refrigerator has risk of ¿re accident.
Make sure to protect the power cord from being damaged during installation or moving. If the power plug or cord is loose, do not insert the power plug.
Do not place multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the refrigerator.
Connect the power plug to the socket with the required rated voltage.
Connect the earth pin to the earth terminal properly. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Disconnect from the main electricity supply by removing the plug if the refrigerator is not used for a long time.

Refrigerant

This refrigerator contains À ammable refrigerant (R600a: isobutane) and insulation blowing gas (cyclopentane). Observe the following rules to prevent ignition and explosion.

Do not allow any sharp objects to have contact with the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system behind and inside the refrigerator contains refrigerant.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. (This refrigerator has adopted automatic defrosting system.)
Do not use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator.
Do not block the space around the refrigerator.
Do not use À ammable sprays, such as spray paint near the refrigerator.
In the case of failure of the refrigeration system, do not touch the wall socket and use open À ames. Open the window and air out the room. Then ask a service agent approved by SHARP for service.

Power cord, Plug, Socket
Read carefully the following rules to prevent electric shock or ¿ re.

Make sure to protect the power cord from being damaged during installation or moving. If the power plug or cord is loose, do not insert the power plug.
Do not place multiple portable socket-outlets or portablepower supplies at the rear of the refrigerator.
Connect the power plug into the wall socket ¿ rmly and directly. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
Connect the power plug to the socket with the required rated voltage.
Connect the earth pin to the earth terminal properly.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Disconnect from the main electricity supply by removing the main plug from the socket.
Do not remove by pulling the power cord.
Dust deposited on the power plug may cause ¿ re. Wipe it off carefully.
Pull out the plug if the refrigerator is not used for a long time.
If the À exible supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by service agent approved by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.

Installation

Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location. It may cause damage to the insulation or electrical leak. Dew may also appear on the outer cabinet and it causes rust.

Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location. It may cause the damage to the insulation or electrical leak. Dew may also appear on the outer cabinet and it causes rust.
The refrigerator should be installed À atly and ¿ rmly on the À oor.

In Use

Do not store temperature-sensitive products such as pharmaceutical products in the refrigerator. There are high risksof changes in product quality.
Do not place bottled drinks and cans in the freezer compartment. Especially Express Freezing is in operation, there is a high risk that glass bottles may burst.
Do not place any object on the top of refrigerator. If the object falls down from the top, it may cause injury.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years or above and 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 or understanding the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.

Trouble

If you smell something burnt, pull out the power plug immediately. Then ask a service agent approved by SHARP for service. In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening window. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power socket.

If you smell something burnt, pull out the power plug immediately. Then ask a service agent approved by SHARP for service.
In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening window. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power socket.

Disposal

Ensure that the refrigerator presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. (e.g. remove the magnetic door seals to prevent child entrapment.)

Ensure that the refrigerator presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. (e.g. remove the magnetic door seals to prevent child entrapment.)
This refrigerator should be disposed appropriately. Take the refrigerator to a professional recycling plant for À ammable refrigerant and insulation blowing gases.

Transportation

Carry the refrigerator securely. If you lift up the refrigerator improperly, it may cause injury. Do not use the doors to carry the refrigerator.

When you install or move your refrigerator, use curing mat to protect the À oor from being damaged.
Carry the refrigerator securely. If you lift up the refrigerator improperly, it may cause injury.
Do not use the doors to carry the refrigerator.
Make sure to contact the authorized service center before you install or move the refrigerator.

In use

Do not touch the compressor unit or its peripheralparts, as they become extremely hot during operation and the metal edges may cause injury.
Do not touch foods or metal containers in the freezer compartment with wet hands. This may cause frostbite.
Do not use other than potable water to make ice cubes.
Do not place bottled drinks and cans in the freezer compartment.
Do not open or close the door when other people put a hand near the door. There is a risk that the other people may get their ¿ ngers caught in the door.
Do not put oversized object in the pockets of the door. If the object falls down from the pockets, it may cause injury.
Make sure to handle the glass shelves with care to install or uninstall. If you drop the glass shelves, it may break or cause injury.

Installation

Keep adequate ventilation space around the refrigerator. The picture shows the minimum required space for installing the refrigerator. The measurement condition of energy consumption is conducted under a different space dimension. Rear clearance
The space between the rear of the refrigerator and the wall should be 50mm or more, and less than 75mm. If the space is wider than 75mm, you may get injured by touching compressor and its peripheral parts which are extremely hot during the operation.

Note

  * By keeping greater space, the refrigerator may consume a less amount of power consumption.
  * If use the refrigerator in the smaller space dimension than ¿ gured, it may cause temperature rise in the unit, loud noise and failure.
  * Do not push the refrigerator against the wall. The wall surrounding the refrigerator may get dirty or discolored because of the air À ow caused by heat radiation.

Use the adjustable foot to place the refrigerator À atly and ¿ rmly on the À oor. Note
- Place your refrigerator to access the plug.
- Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight and do not place next to heat generating appliance.
- Do not use shipping materials as a stand. Place the refrigerator on a hard À oor, not directly on the earthen À oor. In the case of placing the refrigerator on the earthen À oor, use an appropriate base such as a wooden board under the refrigerator.

Overall space required in use

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Before using your refrigerator

Clean the inside parts with a cloth soaked in warm water. If soapy water is used, wipe it off thoroughly with water.
Remove packing materials (cushion, blue tapes etc.).

Description

Temperature control lever
Movable ice maker
Freezer shelf
Two-way fresh room door
Fresh shelf
Light
Control panel
Refrigerator shelf (2 pcs)
Vegetable shelf
Vegetable case
Adjustable foot
Magnetic door seal
Freezer door pocket
Egg pocket SJ-3822M, SJ-4122M : 2pcs
Note
Food with high-moisture may freeze when Two-way fresh room door is open.
Egg tray
Refrigerator door pocket (only for SJ-4422M, SJ-FTS13BVS)
Bottle pocket
- Deodorizing unit
  Deodorizing catalyst is installed on the routes of cold air. There is no need to operate and clean.
- If you wish to store large items within your refrigerator
- You may remove any shelves or any pockets numbered 2,3,5,8,9,10,13,14,15,16,17 in the picture above.
- Cooling performance is not inÀ uenced even if you use the refrigerator in the above situation.

Two-way fresh room door

How to open Two-way fresh room door

Lift up the door.
Insert the door into the frame and push it back to the stopper. It is locked properly.

Movable ice maker

It is highly recommended to use the ice maker as shown in the picture of “Description”. You can put the ice maker anywhere in the freezer compartment.

Pour the water into the ice cube tray.
Do not over¿ ll the tray with water. Otherwise the ice cubes will join together when frozen.
When ice cubes are made, turn the lever clockwise to put the ice into the ice cube box

Note

Make sure to place the ice maker À atly not to spill out the water from the ice tray.
To prevent the ice cube box from being damaged, do not pour oil into the box or make ice in it.

How to install the spring of the ice cube tray
If the spring of the ice cube tray comes off, follow the instructions below . SHARP-SJ-3822M-Refrigerator-Freezer-fig-14

Control panel

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The Plasmacluster operates automatically when the refrigerator is powered on. There is no need to switch on/off.

Plasmacluster

The Plasmacluster automatically starts operating when the refrigerator is powered on. The ionizer inside your refrigerator releases clusters of ions, which are collective masses of positive and negative ions, into the refrigerator compartment. These ion clusters inactivate airborne mold fungus.

Note
There may be a slight odor in the refrigerator. This is the smell of ozone generated by the ionizer. The amount of ozone is minimum and quickly disappears in the refrigerator.

Express freezing

This mode speeds up the time to freeze food or make ice.

CAUTION
Do not place glass bottles. There is a high risk that they may burst.

How to start
Press the mode button.

How to cancel
Press the mode button.

This mode ends automatically.
Normal operating time is 2 hours. However,it may take more time to complete if the operation overlaps with defrosting. This mode starts after defrosting is completed.
Avoid opening the freezer door as much as possible during this mode.
In the event of power outage, this mode is automatically cancelled.

Controlling temperature

Temp. control knob (in the refrigerator compartment)
The default setting of this knob is shown in below picture. This knob is for adjusting the cooling strength of the refrigeration system according to the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. When the knob is turned to “COLDEST” side, both compartments (refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment ) are cooled well.

Temp. control lever (in the freezer compartment)
Set the lever to the center for normal use. This lever is to open or close the air passage to the refrigerator compartment. When the lever is slide to “COLDEST” side, only the freezer compartment is cooled well.

Recommended temperature settings are shown below.

Energy saving

Use this mode when you want to switch the refrigerator to energy-saving operation. While this mode is operating, the inside temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartment becomes higher than the normal operation as follows.

Cancel this mode when you feel the beverages are not cooled enough or ice making takes longer time.

How to start the operation
Turn the knob toward the icon.

How to cancel the operation
Turn the knob toward the top.

Note

The ef¿ ciency of power saving depends on the usage environment (controlling temperature, ambient temperature, frequency of opening or closing the door, amount of food

Extra cool plus

This setting is to cool beverages or foods to ice-cold.

CAUTION
Make sure to close two-way fresh room door to use this setting.

How to start
Turn the knob toward the icon.

How to cancel
Turn the knob toward the top.

Note

Food with high-moisture may freeze.
Avoid opening the refrigerator door as much as possible during this setting

Storing food

Ensure that the food is of the freshest possible quality to maximize the storage life of perishable food. The following is a general guide to help promote longer food storage.
Food has a limited storage life. Make sure not to exceed use-by date indicated by manufacturer.

Fruit / Vegetables

Fruit and vegetables should be loosely enclosed in a plastic material e.g. wrap, bags (do not seal) and placed in the vegetable case to minimize moisture loss.

Dairy Products & Eggs

Most dairy products have their best-before date on the outer packaging which informs the recommended temperature and shelf life of the foods.
Eggs should be stored in the Egg pocket.

Meats / Fish / Poultry

Place on a plate or a dish and cover with paper or plastic wrap.
For larger cuts of meat, ¿ sh, or poultry, place to the rear of the shelves.
Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in an airtight container.

For best freezing

Quality of foods should be fresh.
Freeze small quantities of food at a time in order to freeze them quickly.
Food should be properly sealed or covered tightly.
Place foods in the freezer evenly.
Label bags or containers to keep an inventory of freezing food.

Notes for fresh food

Fresh food (securely wrapped) should be stored in limited time to prevent spoilage and badly affecting other stored foods.

Tips for saving energy

Install the refrigerator in a well-ventilated area andkeep the space to ventilate.
The amount of energy consumption of this model is measured as shown in the picture below.
Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight, and do not place it next to heat generating appliance.
Avoid opening the door as much as possible.
Hot foods should be cooled before storing.
Place the food evenly on the shelves to allow the cool air to circulate ef¿ ciently.

Advice for preventing dew or frost inside the refrigerator

Keep the door securely closed. If the food falls down, it may cause a gap between the cabinet and the door. Move it back to the shelf or the pocket.
Food with high-moisture should be stored in airtight container or sealed tightly.

Advice for storing food

Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cooling air to circulate ef¿ ciently.
Opening the door for long periods can cause a signi¿ cant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot foods increases the temperature in the unit and the risk of food spoilage.
Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool air circulating circuit with foods or containers; otherwise the foods is not be evenly cooled throughout the refrigerator.
Do not place food directly in front of cold air outlet. This may lead to the food freezing.air to circulate ef¿ ciently

Care and Cleaning

interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation.

Unplug the refrigerator ¿ rst to prevent electric shock.
Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation.

Important
Follow the tips below to prevent cracks on the inner surfaces and plastic components

Wipe out food oil adhered to plastic parts.
• Some household chemicals may cause damage, so use
only diluted washing-up liquid (soapy water).
• If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not
wiped off thoroughly, it may result in cracks of plastic
parts.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons, make sure to do following things regularly.

Remove the accessories (e.g. shelves) from the cabinet and the door. Wash them by warm soapy dishwashing water. After that, rinse them in clean water and dry.
Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off soapy water thoroughly.
Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it gets dirty.
Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and warm soapy dishwashing water.
Do not put on the shelf on the protrusions.
Make sure to put the shelf on the rail. The hooks of the shelf must be frontside and downward.
Do not remove the air inlet of the freezer compartment. If you remove them forcibly, it may cause deformation of the parts.

If the shelf is not placed correctly, it may fall down.

Note

After cleaning, make sure to put the shelves and the cases on original position.
Do not use heavy-duty cleansers or solvents (lacquer, paint, polishing powder, benzine, boiled water, etc.) which may cause damages.
If you pull out the power plug once, wait 5 minutes at least before connecting the power plug again.
The glass shelves are heavy to carry. Hold them ¿ rmly when you remove the shelves from the cabinet.
Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the inner wall. This may cause cracks to inner surface.

Defrosting

Defrosting is automatically operated by a unique energy saving system.

When the compartment light is blown
Contact the service agent approved by SHARP to replace the light. The light is not to be replaced other than by quali¿ ed service personnel.

Switching off your refrigerator
If the refrigerator needs to be switched off for an extended period, the following steps should be taken to reduce the growth of mold: