MUHLER VFS85WF Freezer Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: MUHLER

Table of Contents

General safety
Installation
Environment Protection
Installation
Installation
Daily Use
Helpful hints and tips
Cleaning
Defrosting of the freezer
Troubleshooting
Product Information Sheet
References
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MUHLER VFS85WF Freezer Instruction Manual

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, itis important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if itis moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user’s instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given super vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance ina safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload this appliance.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals istoreplace an older appliance having aspring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure tomake that spring lack unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
WARNING! Donotuse mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do notdamage the refrigerant circuit.
AWARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such asice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacture.
AWARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for along period of time because it could be very hot.

WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
AWARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power suppliers at the rear of the appliance.

Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellantin this appliance.
The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit ofthe 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.
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition
- horoughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated Itis dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this productin any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and otherresidential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.

WARNING! Any electrical components (plug, power cord, compressor and etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.
WARNING! The light bulb supplied with this
appliance is a“special use lamp bulb” usable only with the appliance supplied. This “special use lamp” is not usable for domestic lighting.”

Power cord must not be lengthened.
Make sure thatthe power plug is notsquashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause afire.
Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
Do not pull the mains cable.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Do notremove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if you hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

Do not put hot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
Do not place food products directly against the rear wall.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.”
Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions.”
Appliance’s manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Do not place carbonated of fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.”
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.”
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions
Opening the door for long periods can causea significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Cleanregularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so thatitis not in contact with or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments (if theyare presented in the appliance) are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three -star compartments (if they are presented in the appliance) are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
Ifthe appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mount developing within the appliance.

Care and cleaning

Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.”
Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collectin te bottom of the appliance.?”

Installation

Important
Forelectrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you boughtit. In that case retain packing.
Itis advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads tooverheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall toavoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, con-denser) to prevent possible burn.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried outby a qualified electrician or competent person.
This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Energy saving

Don’t put hot food in the appliance;
Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating;
Make sure food don’t touch the back of the compartment(s);
If electricity goes off, don’t open the door(s);
Don’t open the door(s) frequently;
Don’t keep the door(s) open for too long time;
Don’tset the thermostat on exceeding cold temperatures;
All accessories, such as drawers, shelves balconies, should be kept there for lower energy consumption.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the appliance regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may notbe treated
3s household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Packaging materials

The materials with the symbol are recyclable. Dispose the packaging in a suitable collection containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

WARNING! During using, service and disposal the appliance, please pay attention to symbol similar as left side, which is located on rear of appliance (rear panel or compressor) and with yellow or orange color. Its risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and compressor. Please be far away fire source during using, service and disposal.

Overview

Overview

Reverse Door

Tool required : Philips screwdriver, Flat bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner.

Ensure the unitis unplugged and empty. To take the door off, it is necessary to tilt the unit backwards. You should rest the unit on something solid 50 that it will not slip during the door reversing process.
All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system
It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.

Remove two screws at rear side of top cover.
Remove top cover and thermostat knob, then place it aside.
Unscrew top hinge and then remove door and place it on a soft pad to avoid scratch.
Unscrew bottom hinge. Then remove the adjustable feet from both side.
Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it
Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet
Detach the Fridge and the Freezer door gaskets and then attach them after rotating
Place the door back on. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge.
Putthe top cover and fix it with 2 screws on the back.
Fix the thermostat knob.

Installation

Install door handle

Space Requirement

Keep enough space of door open.

space of door

A :550
B :580
C :850
D :min=50
E :min=50
G :1100
H :1130

Levelling the unit

To do this adjust the two levelling feet at front of the unit. Ifthe unitis not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

levelling feet

Installation

Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

For refrigerating appliances with climate class:

extended temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C (SN);
temperate: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C (N);
subtropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C (ST);
tropical: ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C (T);

Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimurn distance between the top of the cabi- net and the wall unit must be at least 50 mm. Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a buil in appliance;

Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact forhis purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance toa separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Daily Use

First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Temperature Setting .NDRHAL

Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 3 settings MIN, NORMAL and MAX. MIN is warmest setting and MAX is coldest setting
The appliance may not operate at the correct temperature if it s i particularly hot o if you open the door often

Daily use
Position different food in different compartments according to be below table

Refrigerator compartments	Type of food
Freezer drawer(s)/shelf

Foods for long-term storage. +
Bottom drawer/shelf for raw meat, poultry, fish.
Middle drawer/shelf for frozen vegetables, chips.
Top drawer/shelf for ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen baked goods.

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for
along time.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen

Thawing
Deep-frozen o frozen food, prior to be used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. ‘Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer. In this case, cooking willtake longer.

Ice-cube
This appliance may be equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing pro-cess, here are some important hints:
the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs:
prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Storing frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under rising time”, the defrosted food must be. consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).

Temperature setting recommendation

Environment Temperature| Freezer compartment| Fridge compartment
---|---|---
Summer| |
Normal| Winter |
Winter| |

Information above give users recommendation of temperature setting,

Impact on Food Storage

Under Recommended setting, the best storage time of freezer s no more than 1 month.
The best storage time may reduce under other settings.

Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
notopen the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacture.

Cleaning

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before itis placed back into service.

important! ~ Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice form orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid
Do not allow such substances to come into contact the appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cool place, well covered.
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker of fuse
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. ;For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
After everything s dry place appliance back into service

Defrosting of the freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as fellows:

pull outthe plug from the socket; remove all stored food,
wrap itin several layers of newspaper and put itin a ool place;
keep the door open, and placing a basin underneath of the appliance to collect the defrost water;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly
replace the plug in the power socket to run the appliance again

Troubleshooting

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem

|

Possible Cause

|

Solution

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Appliance does not work

| M ains plug is not plugged in orisloose| nsert 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.
Appliance freezes too much| Temperature is set too cold or the appliance runs at MAX setting| Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is not frozen enough.| Temperature is not properly adjusted| Please look in the initial Temperature
Door was open for an extended period.| Open the door only as long as necessary.Setting section.
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.
Heavy build-up of frost on the door seal.| Door seal is not air-tight| Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises| Appliance is not level.| Re-adjust the feet
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.| Move the appliance slightly.
Acomponent, 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.

If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Center. These data are necessary to help you quickly and correctly. Write the necessary data here, refer to the rating plate.

Product Information Sheet

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/2016 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating
appliances

Product Information Sheet

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION MIO2019/2016 with regard to energy labelling of refrigerating appliances

Suppliers name or trade mark: MUHLER

Suppliers address: –

Model Identifier: VFSSSWF

Type of refrigerating appliance

Low-noise appliance:	No	Design type:	freestanding
Wine storage appliance:	No	Other refrigerating appli.
ante:	Yes

Winter setting

| rig-| 16

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| Maximum am tem-

perature (eC), ambient tem-

for which

the refrigerating appliance N suitable

These set. dogs shall not con tradict the storage conditions set out in Annex IV Table 3

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| Freezing
capacity
(kg/24h) –| Defrosting type
(auto-defrostx.e.
manual defrostxM) –
Patty I No| –
Wine storage| No| –| –| –| –
---|---|---|---|---|---
Cellar| No| –| –| –| –
Fresh food| No| –| –| –| –
Chill| No| –| –| –| –
0-star or ice-making| No| –| –| •| –
1-star| No| –| –| | –
2-star| No| –| –| –| –
3-star| No| –| –| –| –
4-star| Yes| 91,0| -18| 4,4| M
2-star section| No| –| –| –| –
Variable temperature compartment| _| –| –| –| .

For 4-star compartments
Fast freeze facility No Light source parameters:
Type of light source – Energy efficiency class –
Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the manufacturer : 24 months.
‘Additional information :
‘Weblink to the manufacturer’s website, where the information in point4(a) Annex of Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2019 is found: wwiw.reno.bg