arctic ATF906WN Frigider Refrigerator User Manual

arctic ATF906WN Frigider Refrigerator

INFORMATION
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Safety information

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, it is 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 it is moved or sold so that everyone using it throughout 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’s safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance in a 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 8 years and above and supervised.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is a 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 from suffering an electric shock or closing themselves in it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance.
• This will prevent it from becoming dangerous for a child.

General safety
WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING! Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not touch the light bulb if it has been on for a long period of time because it could be very hot.”
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply of the cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R-600a) 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.
• avoid open flames and sources of ignition
• thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in 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;
• farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
• catering and similar non-retail applications.

(WARNING Any electrical components(plug, power cord, compressor, etc.) must be replaced by a certified service agent or QuaTried 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 that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Make sure that the mains plug of the appliance is accessible.
• Do not pull the main 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 not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment it your 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 objects on the plastic parts of 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 manufacturer’s instructions”
• Manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated 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 cause a significant increase in the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours; 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 charities are in contact with one good.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments(if they are 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
• If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent the mount from 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 collect in te bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case, retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the spacers of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burns.
• 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 out by 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 too close together as this prevents air from circulating;
• Make sure food doesn’t touch the back of the compartments); 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’t set the thermostat to 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 that 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 of according to the appliance regulations obtained from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance are marked by the symbol ¢ are recyclable.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as 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 of the packaging in a suitable collection of containers to recycle it.

Disposal of the appliance

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.
3. WARNING! During using, servicing, and disposal of the appliance, please pay attention to the symbol on the left side, which is located on the rear of the appliance (rear panel or compressor.
4. It’s a risk of fire warning symbol. There are flammable materials in refrigerant pipes and compressors. Please be far away fire source during use, service, and disposa

Overview

Reverse Door
Tool required: Philips screwdriver, Flat-bladed screwdriver, Hexagonal spanner.

1. To take the door off, it is necessary to tit the unit backward. You should rest the unit on something solid so that it will not slip during the door-reversing process.
2. All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the door.
3. Do not lay the unit flat as this may damage the coolant system.
4. It’s better that 2 people handle the unit during assembly.
5. Remove the top right hinge cover.2. Undo the screws. Then remove the hinge bracket.
6. Remove the top left screw cover.
7. Move the core cover from the left side to the right side. Then lift the upper door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching.
8. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over, and replace it. 6. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet.
9. 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.
10. Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit.
11. Ua a spanner to tighten it if necessary.
12. Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back.
13. Detach the Fridge and the Freezer door gaskets and then attach them after rotating.

Installation
Space Requirement Keep enough space for the door open.

Leveling the unit
To do this adjust the two leveling feet at the front of the unit. If the unit is not level, the doors and magnetic seal alignments will not be covered properly.

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 the best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet 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. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance; Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

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 for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a 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
Temperature setting recommendation information above gives users a recommendation of temperature setting.

Impact on Food Storage

• Under the Recommended setting, the best storage time for the fridge is no more than 3 days.
• under the Recommended setting, the best storage time for the freezer is no more than 1 month.
• The best storage time may be reduced under other settings.

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
Plug on your appliance. The internal temperature is controlled by a thermostat. There are 6(8) settings. 1 is the warmest setting 7 is the coldest setting and 0 is off. incarpoMande may not operate at the correct temperature.

Daily use
Guidance for storing fresh food:

• Do not store unpacked foods near eggs.
• Keep fruits and vegetables separate and store like with like: apples with apples, carrots with Storing into the fresh food compartment:
• Keep your fridge at the recommended temperature for carrots. Fruits and vegetables give off different levels at 4°C. gases that can cause others to deteriorate.
• Food to be stored should be properly sealed Take leafy greens out of plastic bags and wrap to avoid odor or taste alterations. them in a paper towel or tea towel before
• Do not store excessive quantities of food stored in the refrigerator. Do not forget to dry them if they are rinsed or wet before storing them. inside your reinigerator. Leave spaces between
• Store fruits and vegetables susceptible to foods to allow cold air to flow around them to achieve a better and more homogeneous drying out in perforated or unsealed plastic cooling.
• bags to maintain a moist environment yet still allow air to circulate.
• To allow shorter door openings, foods eaten daily should be stored at the front of the shelf.
• Different foods should be placed in different Leave a gap between foods and the inner areas according to their properties: walls, allowing air to flow.
• If you store foods against the rear wall foods could freeze against “Please check appropriate Climate Class of your appliance rated on the rating plate. One of the rear walls. The  below information is valid for your appliance

Hot, cooked food must be cooled down at room temperature before storing in the according to rated Climate Class.” appliance.
SN: Extended Temperate: This refrigerates the lower shelves of your fridge. Please do not appliances intended to be used at ambient put warm food near highly perishable foods. temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C Thaw your frozen food in the fresh food
compartment. This way, you can use the intended ta be used eat ambient temperature intended to be used at ambient temperatures frozen food to cool down the fresh food ranging from 16°C to 32°C compartment and save energy.

ST: Subtropical: This refrigerating appliance is If unripe tropical fruits (mango, melons, intended to be used at ambient temperatures papaya, banana, pineapple) are stored ranging from 16°C to 38°C in the refrigerator, the aging process can be
T: Tropical: This refrigerating appliance is intended accelerated and it is not advisable since it to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 43°C causes shorter storage times. However, the ripening of strongly green fruits (apple, pear) can be promoted for a certain period in the fridge “This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs” compartment. Onions, garlic, ginger, and other root vegetables should be stored in dark and cool room conditions, not in the fridge. When spoiled food inside the refrigerator is realized, it should be disposed of. When rotten food is noticed, please clean the inner liner.

Daily use
Movable shelves
All shelves are able to be moved to suitable positions.

Positioning the door shelves
In order to store food or beverages in different sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.
Follow the below process to adjust the shelves.

• Step 1. Pull the shelf to be free.
• Step 2. Select a suitable position and press the shelf to two convex plates until it is totally blocked.

Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables. It can be pulled out freely.

Thawing
in the compartment. This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs. Helpful hints and tips Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor
• Position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints

• Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.For safety, store in this way for only one or two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the vegetable drawer.
• Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
• Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Cleaning
For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly shock Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the piud 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, the danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service. Important! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, a cleanser that contains acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with 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 the 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 is dry place the appliance back into the service

Replace the lamp
The internal light is an LED type. To replace the lamp, please contact a qualified technician.

Daily Use

Lowest shelves
Fruits, vegetables and salad| Fruit and vegetable box, crisper or EverFresh+ compartment (if available)
Fresh meat, poultry, fresh fish, sausages, cooked foods| If available, fresh or chiller compartment Lowest shelf
Ready-to-eat foods, packaged products, canned foods, pickled products| Upper shelves or door rack
Drinks, bottles, condiments, snacks| Door rack
Leftovers| Middle shelves

Troubleshooting

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The appliance does not work| The temperature regulation knob is set at the number “O” .| Set the knob at other number to switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose| Insert 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.
The food is too warm.| Temperature is not properly adjusted.| Please look in the initial Temperature Setting section.
Door was open for an extended period.| Open the door only as long as

necessary.

A 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.
The appliance cools too much|

The temperature is set too cold.

| Turn the temperature regulation knob to a warmer setting temporarily.

Unusual noises

| The appliance is not level.| Re-adjust the feet.
The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.|

Move the appliance slightly.

A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is

touching another part of the appliance or the wall.

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If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.

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

DISCLAIMER / WARNING
Some (simple) failures can be adequately handled by the end-user without any safety issue or unsafe use arising provided that they are carried out within the limits and in accordance with the following instructions (see the “Self- Repair” section). Therefore, unless otherwise authorized in the “Self-Repair” section below, repairs shall be addressed to registered professional repairers in order to avoid safety issues. A registered professional repairer is a professional repairer who has been granted access to the instructions and spare parts list of this product by the manufacturer according to the methods described in legislative acts pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC However, only the service agent lies. authorized professional repairers) that. you can reach my phone number given my warranty card.

Repair and repair attempts by end-users for parts not included in such list and/or not following the instructions in the user manuals for self-repair or which are available in support.arctic.ro, might give rise to safety issues not attributable to Arctic and will void the warranty of the product. Therefore, it is highly recommended that end-users refrain from attempting to carry out repairs falling outside the mentioned list of spare parts, contacting in such cases authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers. On the contrary, such attempts by end users may cause safety issues to damage the product and subsequently cause fire, flood, electrocution, and serious personal injury to occur. By way of example, but not limited to, the following repairs must be addressed to authorized professional repairers or registered professional repairers: compressor, cooling circuit, main board, inverter board, display board, etc. The manufacturer/seller cannot be held liable in any case where end-users do not comply with the above. The spare part available for the refrigerator that

Self-Repair
you purchased is 10 years old. During this period, original spare parts will be Self-repair can be done by the end-user with the availability to operate the refrigerator properly regard to the following spare parts: door The minimum duration of guarantee of the handles, door hinges, trays, baskets, and door refrigerator that you purchased is 24 months. gaskets (an updated list is also available in support.arctic.ro as of 1st March 2021). Moreover, to ensure product safety and to prevent the risk of serious injury, the mentioned self- repair shall be done following the instructions in the user manual for self- repair or which are available in support. arctic.ro For your safety, unplug the product before attempting any self-repair.

References

• support.arctic.ro
• Arctic Romania - Electrocasnice pentru intreaga familie

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