CHiQ CQFC04ZC1Q1GW Chest Freezer Instruction Manual

CHiQ CQFC04ZC1Q1GW Chest Freezer

SAFETY

WARNING!
It is hazardous for anyone other than authorized service personnel to carry out servicing or repairs which involves the removal of covers. To avoid the risk of an electric shock do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

WARNING!
Risk of fire / flammable materials.

Safety tips

• Do not use electrical appliances such as a hair dryer or heater to defrost your Freezer.
• 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.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the Freezer compartment. Ice lollies can cause “Frost/Freeze burns”. 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 compartment as they can burst when the contents freeze.
• Manufacturer’s recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the Freezer. The Freezer is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. It is dangerous to alter the specification or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• Do not store inflammable gases or liquids inside you Freezer.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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 supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• 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 other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • catering and similar non-retail applications.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• WARNING : Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
•  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Refrigerating appliances – in particular a refrigerator-freezer Type I – might not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the refrigerating appliance is designed;
• The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the refrigerating appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked inside.
• The refrigerant used in your appliance and insulation materials requires special disposal procedures.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

NAMES OF THE PARTS

WARNING : Never touch the interior of the Freezer Chamber or frozen foods in the compartment with wet hands as this could result in frost bite. KEEP THE KEY OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND NOT IN THE VICINITY OF THE FREEZER.

TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS

The appliance should be transported only in a vertical upright position. The packing as supplied must be intact during transportation. If during the course of transport the product has been transported horizontally, it must only be laid on its left hand side (when facing the door front) and it must not be operated for at least 4 hours to allow the system to settle after the appliance is brought back to upright position.

1. Failure to comply with the above instructions could result in damage occuring to the appliance. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if these instructions are disregarded.
2. The appliance must be protected against rain, moisture and other atmospheric influences.

IMPORTANT : Care must be taken while cleaning/carrying the appliance to avoid touching the condenser metal wires at the back of the appliance, as you might injure your fingers and hands or damage your product.
IMPORTANT : This appliance is not designed for stacking with any other appliance. Do not attempt to sit or stand on top of your appliance as it is not designed for such use. You could injure yourself or damage the appliance.
IMPORTANT : 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.”

When positioning your appliance take care not to damage your flooring, pipes, wall coverings etc. Do not move the appliance by pulling by the lid or handle. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls. Our company declines to accept any liability should the instructions not be followed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. If possible avoid placing the appliance near cookers, radiators or in direct sunlight as this will cause the compressor to run for long periods. If installed next to a source of heat or refrigerator, maintain the following minimum side clearances:
   From Cookers 4″ (100 mm)
   From Radiators 12″ (300 mm)
   From Fridges 4″ (100 mm)

2. Make sure that sufficient room is provided around the appliance to ensure free air circulation. Ideally, A space of no less than 10cm must be left around the freezer, and ensure you allow gaps as shown in the below diagram.

3. The appliance should be located on a smooth surface.

4. It is forbidden to use the refrigerator outdoors.

5. Protection from moisture. Do not locate the freezer in moist space to avoid the metal parts rusty. And do not spray water to the freezer, otherwise it will weaken the insulation and causes current leakage.

6. Refer to “Cleaning and Care” section to prepare your appliance for use.

7. If the freezer is installed in unheated areas, garages etc., in cold weather condensation may form on the outer surfaces. This is quite normal and is not a fault. Remove the condensation by wiping with a dry cloth.

STARTING

Final Check
Before you starting to use the freezer, please check that:

1. The interior is dry and air can circulate freely at the rear.
2. Clean the interior as recommended under “CLEANING AND CARE”.
3. Insert the plug into the wall socket and switch on the electricity supply，then the Red light is on. Avoid accidental disconnection by taping over the switch. Green light will glow and the compressor will start running.
4. 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.
5. If you going to store already frozen food open the freezer lid and check that the freezer has reached the correct temperature. Then you can put in your already frozen food.
6. Do not load the appliance immediately after it is switched on. Wait until the correct storage temperature has been reached. We recommend that you check the temperature with an accurate thermometer.

Important Notes:

• If there is a power failure do not open the lid. Frozen food should not be affected if the failure lasts for less than 20 hours. If the failure is longer, then the food should be checked and eaten immediately or cooked and then refrozen.
• If you find that the lid of the chest freezer is difficult to open just after you have closed it, don’t worry. This is due to the pressure difference which will equalize and allow the lid to be opened normally after a few minutes.

FREEZER OPERATION

• The inside temperature of freezer is regulated by thermostat adjustment knob. “1,2,3,4,5,6”marks on the knob do not represent the exact temperature, but show that the smaller number represent the higher the temperature, conversely, the bigger number, the lower the temperature.
• The following figure illustrates information as below:
  • MIN-2— refrigerating range (5— -5℃)
  • 2-6—soft freezing range (-12— -24℃)
  • 6-MAX—soft freezing range (-24— -28℃)
  • MAX—fast freezing range (below -28℃)
• Due to the difference of the condition and environment when freezers are used, it is probable that the inside temperature of your freezer do not accord with above data.
• Fast freezing (below -18℃）:While set the knob to fast freezing range, please keep the compressor continuous operating without stopping, the food can be quickly cooled.
• Caution : Do not keep the knob on the fast freezing position after fast freezing

Refrigerating mode:
When change the refrigerating status to others, you should take out food to avoid them being frosted damaged. If shift freezing or soft freezing status to refrigerating mode, you should take the following steps: Set the knob of thermostat to refrigeration mode, then remove all of frozen food from freeze compartment, then keep it being empty for one hour, and finally put the required food into it.

STORING FROZEN FOOD
Prepackaged commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer’s instructions for a freezer compartment.

To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer and the food retailer is maintained the following should be remembered:

1. Put packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
2. Do not exceed “Use By”, “Best Before” dates on the packaging.

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

Place fresh food to be frozen near the side walls to ensure fast freezing and away from already frozen food, if possible. Never exceed this maximum capacity. 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 to the centre as quickly as possible. Take special care not to mix already frozen food and fresh food.

DEFROSTING

Defrost twice a year or when a frost layer of around 7 mm (1/4”) has formed. Alternatively you may switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug. Extract the water conduit and put in a water container. 6 hours before the defrosting, please set the thermostat knob at “MAX” position to make sure the food is at the lowest temperature when you get it out. All food should be wrapped in several layers of newspaper and stored in a cool place (e.g. fridge or larder). Remove the freezer basket. Leave the lid open. Containers of warm water may be placed carefully in the freezer to speed up the defrosting.

Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting. When defrosting has finished flow out defrost water which collects at the bottom of the freezer as the below diagram and dry the interior thoroughly. Switch on the Fast Freeze and leave it on for about three hours.

1. A drain outlet is designed at the bottom of the freezer liner, and when defrosting, remove its rubber cover (you can find the rubber cover in the freezer accessory bag and be sure to install it by yourself), then the defrosting water flows out and is dischar ged from the drain pipe. (NOTES: PLEASE KEEP THE RUBBER COVER WELL DURING THE DEFROSTING AND PUT IT BACK AFTER DEFROSTING IS DONE )
2. Extract the water conduit by 20-25mm until the water hole can be seen.
3. Twist the water conduit until the arrow points downward.
4. After defrosting is done, make sure there is no more water coming out before out the water conduit in place and make the arrow point upward.

Important Notes:

• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to remove the frost.
• Never use hairdryers, electrical heaters or other such electrical appliances for defrosting.
• It is normal that water beads or frosts appear on the freezer collar and door gaskets in the wet weather, which will not affect the normal use. In such case, please clean it with a dry cloth in time!

CLEANING AND CARE

• We recommend that you switch off the freezer at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug before cleaning.
• Never use any sharp abrasive instrument, soap, household cleaner, detergent and wax polish for cleaning.
• Use lukewarm water to clean the cabinet of the freezer and wipe it dry.
• Use a damp cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to one pint of water to clean the interior and wipe it dry.
• Excess deposit of ice should be removed on a regular basis using a plastic ice scraper available from your local store. Large accumulation of ice will impair the performance of the freezer.
• If the freezer is not going to be used for a long period of time switch it off, remove all food, clean it and leave the lid ajar.
• Check lid seals regularly to ensure they are clean and free from food particles.

Important Notes:
Never use water wash the compressor position, wipe it with a dry cloth thoroughly after cleaning to prevent rust.

DO’S AND DON’TS

• Do – Defrost food from the freezer thoroughly in a fridge or in a microwave oven following defrosting and cooking instructions.
• Do – Ensure that chest freezer lid is completely closed after each use.
• Do – Defrost frozen meat completely before cooking.
• Do – Close the lid gently.
• Do – Check contents of the freezer at regular intervals.
• Do – Clean and defrost your freezer regularly (See “Defrosting”)
• Do – Keep food for as short a time as possible and adhere to “Best Before”, “Use By” dates.
• Do – Store commercially frozen food in accordance with the instructions given on the packets that you buy.
• Do – Always choose high quality fresh food and be sure it is thoroughly clean before you freeze it.
• Do – Prepare fresh food for freezing in small portions to ensure rapid freezing.
• Do – Wrap all foods in aluminum foil or freezer quality plastic bags and make sure any air is excluded.
• Do – Wrap frozen food when you buy it and put it in to the freezer as soon as possible.
• Do – Store small items in the basket provided.
• Do – Remove ice cream from the freezer 10-20 minutes before serving.
• Don’t – Leave the lid open for long periods as this will make the freezer more costly to run and cause excessive ice formation.
• Don’t – Use pointed sharp edged objects such as knives, forks to remove the ice.
• Don’t – Put hot food in the freezer. Let it cool down first.
• Don’t – Put liquid-filled bottles or sealed cans containing carbonated liquids into the freezer as they may burst.
• Don’t – Store poisonous or dangerous substances in the freezer. Your freezer has been designed for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Don’t – Consume ice-cream and water ices direct from the freezer. The low temperature may cause ‘freezer burns’ on lips.
• Don’t – Freeze fizzy drinks.
• Don’t – Try to keep frozen food which has thawed, it should be eaten within 24 hours or cooked and refrozen.
• Don’t – Remove items from the freezer with wet hands.
• Don’t – Shut the lid with force. You will damage the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environment farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments catering and similar not-retail applications.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacture, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug to BS 1363 which will be suitable for use in all houses fitted with sockets to current specifications.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and carefully disposed of. To avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert the discarded plug into a socket. This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73 / 23 EEC (Low Voltage Directive) 89 / 336 EEC (EMC Directive).

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

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