SHARP SJ-UF088M4W-EU Refrigerator User Manual

SHARP SJ-UF088M4W-EU Refrigerator

Product Information

Your SJ-UF088M4W-EU refrigerator is a home appliance that is designed to meet current safety requirements. It is important to use the refrigerator appropriately to prevent personal injury and damage to property. Before using the fridge for the first time, please read this user manual carefully as it contains essential safety information regarding installation, safety precautions, usage, and maintenance of your refrigerator. Make sure to retain this manual for future reference.

General Warnings

• Keep the ventilation openings of the fridge clear from obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances inside the fridge.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• 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.
• To avoid personal injury or damage, this appliance must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Important Safety Precautions

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans or fire extinguisher refill cartridges, near the fridge.
• This appliance is intended for household and similar applications, including staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, working environments, farm houses, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, and catering/non-retail applications.
• The fridge requires a 220-240V, 50Hz mains supply. Do not use any other supply. Before connecting your fridge, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above, as well as persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, provided they have been given supervision or instruction on safe usage and understand the associated hazards. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
• A damaged power cord/plug can cause fire or electric shock. If damaged, it must be replaced by qualified personnel.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

Food Contamination Precautions

To avoid contamination of food, please follow these instructions:

• Avoid opening the door for long periods as it can cause a significant temperature rise inside the fridge.

For more detailed information and instructions, please refer to the complete user manual for your SJ-UF088M4W-EU refrigerator.

Your fridge conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of damage read this manual carefully before using your fridge for the first time. It contains important safety information on the installation, safety, use and maintenance of your Fridge. Retain this manual for future use.

Symbol ISO 7010 W021
Warning; Risk of fire / flammable materials

CHAPTER -1: GENERAL WARNINGS

• WARNING: Keep the ventilation openings of the Fridge clear from obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process.
• WARNING: Do not use other electrical appliances inside the Fridge.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage this appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• The small quantity of refrigerant used in this fridge is eco-friendly R600a (an isobutene) and is flammable and explosive if ignited in enclosed conditions.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans or fire extinguisher refill cartridges in the vicinity of the fridge.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as;
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments which can be equated with ordinary household
  • farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments which can be equated with ordinary household
  • bed and breakfast type environments which can be equated with ordinary household

GENERAL WARNINGS

• catering and similar non-retail applications which can be equated with ordinary household
• Your fridge requires a 220-240V, 50Hz mains supply. Do not use any other supply. Before connecting your fridge, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician)
• 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 hazard involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance, shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.
• A damaged power cord /plug can cause fire or give you an electric shock. When damaged it must be replaced, this should only be done by qualified personnel.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

• Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disposal

• All packaging and materials used are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please dispose of any packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Consult your local council for further details.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug and cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children becoming trapped inside.
• A cut off plug inserted into a 16 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Please ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

Disposal of your old appliance

This symbol on the product or package implies that the product should not be treated as domestic waste. Instead, it should be delivered to applicable waste collection places recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Recycling materials will help natural resources be preserved. For more detailed information regarding recycling of this product, please contact local authority, domestic waste disposal service or the shop you have purchased the product from.
Please ask your local authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be canceled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling/storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses that occur in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

• Do not connect your Fridge to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• A damaged power cord/plug can cause fire or give you and electric shock. When damaged it must be replaced, this should only be done by qualified personnel.
• Never bend the power cord excessively.
• Never touch the power cord / plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit electric shock.

Installation Information
Before unpacking and manoeuvring your fridge please take some time to familiarise yourself with the following points.

• Position away from direct sunlight and away from any heat source such as a radiator.
• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• Do not expose your fridge to moisture or rain.
• Your fridge should be positioned at least 20mm away from another freezer.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do not place anything on top of your appliance.
• For safe operation it is important that your fridge is safe and balanced. The adjustable feet are used to level your fridge. Make sure that your appliance is level before placing any foodstuffs inside it.
• We recommend that you wipe all shelving and trays with a cloth soaked in warm water mixed with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda before use. After cleaning rinse with warm water and dry.
• Install using the plastic distance guides, which can be found at the rear of the appliance. Turn 90 degrees (as shown in the diagram). This will keep the condenser from touching the wall.
• Fridge should be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm.

Before Using your Fridge

• Before setting up your fridge, check for any visible damage. Do not install or use your fridge if it is damaged.
• When using your fridge for the first time, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This will allow efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• You may notice a light odor when using your fridge for the first time. This is perfectly normal and will fade away as the fridge starts to cool.

YOUR FRIDGE

This figure has been drawn for information purposes to show the various parts and accessories in the appliance.
Parts may vary according to the model of the appliance.

General notes:
Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins does not affect energy consumption.
Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position.

USING YOUR FRIDGE

Thermostat setting
Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator compartment. By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 5 », colder temperatures can be obtained.

Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.

• For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position.(1-3)
• For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set knob to medium position.(3-4)
• Note that; the ambiant temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required,change the temperature setting.

Important note: The coldest area inside the appliance is immediately below the ice making compartment. In this area condensation may occur. Icing, frosting and condensation may occur in the ice-making compartment and other compartments. This is normal and does not affect cooling. It can be wiped with dry cloth, according to safety instructions.

Warnings for temperature settings

• The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required,change the temperature setting.
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C .
• The temperature setting should be set by taking into consideration how often the fridge door is opened and closed, how much food is stored in the fridge and the environment in which and the positioning of the appliance.
• We recommend that when first using the fridge it should be left running for 24 hours uninterrupted to ensure it is completely cooled. Do not open the fridge door, or put food inside for this period.
• Your fridge has a 5 minute built in delay function, designed to prevent damage to the compressor. When power is applied to your fridge, it will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.
• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals in terms of cooling efficiency.
• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 10°C – 43°C range.

Climate class and meaning:

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

Accessories

Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.
• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube.

Summer / Winter mode

Winter mode (mode 2)
The bottom compartment in the refrigerator will not be as cool. While defrosting, winter mode should be used.

Cleaning

• Before cleaning your fridge, turn your mains supply off and remove the plug from the socket.
• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water on to it.
• Use a warm, soapy cloth or sponge to wipe the interior and exterior of your fridge.
• Carefully remove all shelves and drawers by sliding upwards or outwards and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in a washing machine or dishwasher.
• Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all purpose cleaning agents to clean your fridge. This may cause damage to the plastic surfaces and other components with the chemicals they contain.
• Clean the condenser at the back of your fridge at least once a year with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

Defrosting
Excessive frost will affect the performance of the refrigerator. The ice making compartment should be defrosted at least twice a year, or when ice exceeds 7 mm thick.

For this;

• Make sure that drain tray flap is in place. (Set the Winter mode. At the end of defrosting set the previous mode depending on the ambient temperature – Winter or Summer mode)
• The day before you defrost the freezer, set the thermostat dial to 5 to freeze the foods completely.
• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life.
• Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.
• Switch the refrigerator off at the socket outlet and pull out the mains plug.
• Leave the door open. To accelerate the defrosting process one or more basins of warm water can be placed in the freezer compartment.
• Dry the inside of the unit and dripping tray with a sponge or a clean cloth and set the thermostat knob to 5.
  The hole at the bottom of refrigerator at the back is closed and has no effect on the product’s cooling system.

Replacing the light bulb
To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;

1. Unplug your fridge.
2. Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3. Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4. Install the cover.
5. Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

Replacing LED Lighting
If your fridge freezer has LED lighting contact the Sharp help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE

• To reduce frost build up never place liquids with unsealed containers in the fridge compartment.
• Allow warn or hot food to cool down before storing. This helps reduce power consumption.
• To avoid frost buildup ensure that nothing is stored touching the back wall.
• The coldest area of the refrigerator is at the bottom. We recommend to use this area to store food that will perish easily, such as fish, ready meals, baked goods or dairy products. The warmest area is the top shelf of the door. We recommend you store butter or cheese here.
• For normal working conditions, it will be sufficient to adjust the temperature setting of your refrigerator to +4 °C.
• The temperature of the fridge compartment should be in the range of 0-8 °C, fresh foods below 0 °C are iced
• and rotted, bacterial load increases above 8 °C, and spoils.
• Do not put hot food in the refrigerator immediately, wait for the temperature to pass outside. Hot foods increase
• the degree of your refrigerator and cause food poisoning and unnecessary spoiling of the food.
• Meat, fish, etc. should be store in the chiller compartment of the food, and the vegetable compartment is
• preferred for vegetables. (if available)
• To prevent cross contamination, meat products and fruit vegetables are not stored together.
• Foods should be placed in the refrigerator in closed containers or covered to prevent moisture and odors.

DOOR REVERSAL

Repositioning the door

• It depends on which fridge you have as to whether it is possible the reverse the door.
• It is not possible where handle is attached at the front of the appliance.
• If your model does not have handles it is possible to reverse the door, but this needs to be completed by authorised personnel. Please call Sharp service.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your refrigerator is not working properly,it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money.

What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ;

Check that ;

• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is not disconnected ,
• The thermostat setting is on «•» position,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket.

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ;

Check that ;

• You have not overloaded the appliance ,
• The doors are closed perfectly ,
• There is no dust on the condenser ,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.

Your fridge freezer is too noisy.
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check that ;

The appliance is well levelled ,
Nothing is touching the rear.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator ;
Check that ;
The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged insert a space please (Use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole)

Recommendations

• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays) unplug it. Clean your fridge according to chapter cleaning and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.
• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult an authorised service provider.

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Always allow foodstuffs to cool before storing in the appliance.
2. Thaw food in the fridge compartment, this helps save energy.

TECHNICAL DATA

• The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.
• The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database.
• Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance.
• See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy label.

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

• Always use original spare parts.
• When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, Serial Number and Service Index.
• The information can be found on the rating plate. You can find the rating label inside the fridge zone on the left lower side.
• The original spare parts for some specific components are available for a minimum of 7 or 10 years, based on the type of component, from the placing on the market of the last unit of the model.

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References

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