fridgemaster MUZ4965 Freezer User Manual

fridgemaster MUZ4965 Freezer

Product Information

Specifications

• Refrigerant: Isobutene (R600a)
• Refrigerant Circuit: Contains flammable gas

Safety Instructions
For your safety and correct usage, 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 make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices. 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.

Safety for Children and Vulnerable People
General safety precautions should be followed to ensure the safety of children and others who are vulnerable.

General Safety

• The refrigerant and insulation-blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal center. Do not expose to flame.
• 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.

Replacing the Illuminating Lamps
WARNING: The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamp is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance. This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) 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, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

WARNING: Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

WARNING: Risk of fire. If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid opening flames and sources of ignition.
• Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Electrical Safety
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.

Product Usage Instructions

Daily Use

• Do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance. There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g., electric ice cream makers, mixers, etc.).
• When unplugging, always pull the plug from the mains socket. Do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.

Maintenance
Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents, or abrasive cleansers. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost from the appliance.

Safety and warning information
For your safety and correct usage, 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 make sure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and be sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that anyone using it throughout its life, will be properly informed on its usage and safety notices. 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.

Safety for children and others who are vulnerable people

• According to EN standard
  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.
  According to IEC standard
  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.

• Keep all packaging away from children as 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 children playing from suffering an electric shock or from closing themselves inside it.

• If this appliance, featuring a magnetic door seals, is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make the spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

WARNING
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 — Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• WARNING — If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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 electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING — The refrigerant and insulation blowing gas are flammable. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal centre. Do not expose to flame.
• 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.

Replacing the illuminating lamps
WARNING
The illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user! If the illuminating lamps is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance.
This warning is only for refrigerators that contain illuminating lamps.

Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutene (R600a) 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, ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged. The refrigerant (R600a) is flammable.

WARNING
Refrigerators contain refrigerant andgases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal.

WARNING:risk of fire
If the refrigerant circuit should be damaged:

• Avoid opening 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 shortcircuit, fire, and/or electric shock.

Electrical safety

1. The power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not crushed or damaged. A crushed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can access the main plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the main cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance without the interior lighting lamp cover.
7. The fridge is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of 220~240V/50Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district of user is so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply A.C. Automatic voltage regulator of more than 350W to the fridge. The fridge must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.

Daily use

• Do not store flammable gass or liquids in the appliance, There is a risk of an explosion.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance (e.g.electric ice cream makers,mixers etc.).
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket,do not pull on the cable.
• Do not place hot items near the plastic components of this appliance.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions.
• The appliances manufactures storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to.Refer to relrelevant instructions for storage.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freeze compartment as it creates pressure on the container,which may cause it to explode,resulting in damage to the appliance.
• Frozen food can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
• Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
• Keep buring candles,lamps and other items with naked flames away from the appliance so that do not set the appliance on fire.
• The appliance is intended for keeping food stuff and/or beverages in normal household as explained in this instruction booklet The appliance is heavy.Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet,as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Never use the base,drawers, doors etc. to stand on or as supports.
• Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has been thawed out.
• Do not consume ice popsicles or ice cubes straight from the freezer as this can cause freezer burn to the mouth and lips.
• To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the door racks or put too much food in the crisper drawers.

caution!

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, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents or abrasive cleansers.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation Important!

• For electrical connection carefully, follow the instructions given in this manual.

• 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 bought it. In this case retain packing.

• It is 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 to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation, follow the instructions relevant to installation. Wherever possible the back of the product should not be too close to a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts
  (compressor, condenser) to prevent the risk of a fire, follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• The appliance must not be locate 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 qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Center, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

1. If the appliance is Frost Free.
2. If the appliance contains freezer compartment.

Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

1. Control Unit
2. Drawers
3. Adjustable feet
4. Door

Note : Due to unceasing modification of our products your refrigerator may be slightly different from this Instruction Manual, but its functions and using methods remain the same.

CONTROL PANNAL

The thermostat control situated in the control panel regulates the temperature of the freezer compartment.

• Position”MIN”-Cold.
• Position”NORMAL”-Colder normally, setting at this position.
• Position”MAX”-Coldest.

The temperature will be affected by:

• Room temperature
• How often the door is opened
• How much food is stored
• Position of the appliance

In determining the correct temperature control setting, all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary. Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

Important!

• Normally we advise you select setting of
• Normal, if you want the temperature higher or lower please turn the knob to warmer or colder setting accordingly. When you turn the knob to colder which can lead to the more energy efficiency. Otherwise, it would result the energy consumption.

Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position max) can cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop! Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.

The Freezer Compartment
The symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at – 18°C(-0.4F) or colder allowing for long term frozen-food storage and freezing of fresh food. The freezer temperature is controlled automatically by the thermostat situated in the control panel. Due to the different installations, methods of usage and weather conditions, adjustments to the temperature settings may be required.

Freezing fresh food
Place the fresh food in the top freezer drawer. Food may need rearranging to achieve this. During the freezing process the temperature of fresh food should be reduced quickly so that ice crystals are kept as small as possible to avoid damaging the structure of food. If freezing takes place slowly large ice crystals form and these will affect the quality of food once it has defrosted.

Frozen Food Storage
This is a standard measurement and the actual capacity depends upon the density and sizes of the food. BPre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and should be put in the freezer as soon as possible after purchase. Your freezer provides for long-term storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length of the time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food. Do not place sealed containers or carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks into the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting to damage to the freezer. Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from the freezer as it may result in low- temperature skin abrasions. Manufacturers should be adhered to.

First use and installation

Cleaning before use

• 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. Installation Positioning
  Warning! Before installing, read the instructions carefully for your safety and the correct operation of the appliance.

• Position the appliance away from sources of heat such as stoves, radiators, direct sunlight, etc.

• Maximum performance and safety are guaranteed by maintaining the correct indoor temperature for the class of unit concerned, as specified on the rating plate.

• This appliance performs well from N to ST. The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated range. Important! It is necessary to have good ventilation around the freezer to allow for the dissipation of heat, high efficiency,and low power consumption.For this reason, sufficiently cleared space should be available around the freezer. It is advisable for there to be 50-70mm separating the back of the freezer to the wall at least 100mm of space on its two sides, a height of over 100mm from its top and a clear space in front to allow the doors to open 160°.

• Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate in the lower rear section of the appliance, as poor air circulation can affect performance. Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight. Leveling
• The appliance should be level in order to eliminate vibration. To make the appliance level, it should be upright and both adjusters should be in stable contact with the floor. You can also adjust the level by unscrewing the appropriate level adjustment in the front {use your fingers or a suitable spanner).

Electrical connection
Caution! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified or authorized person.
Warning! This appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Daily use

Accessories 11
Freezer Drawer
For storing frozen food.

Ice-cube tray
For making ice and storing ice-cubes.

Freezer food compartment 21
For freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

Helpful hints and tips

Noises during operation

• Clicks- Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. Humming- As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
• Bubbling- When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.
• Splashing- Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.

Energy saving tips

• Do not install the appliance near stoves, radiators or other sources of warmth.
• keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.
• Do not set the temperature colder than necessary.
• Make sure the side plates and back plate of the appliance are at some distance from the wall, and follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• If the diagram shows the correct combination for the drawers, crisper and shelves, do not adjust the combination as it would produce effect on energy consumption.

Hints for freezing
When first starting up or after a period out of use. Before putting the food in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Thawing food 21

• In the freezer compartment.
• At room temperature.
• In a microwave oven.
• In a conventional or fan oven.
• Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional cases.
  1. If the appliance contains related accessories and functions.
• If the appliance contains a freezer compartment. Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible to subsequently thaw only the quantity required.
• Wrap up the food in aluminum foil or polyethylene (plastic) and make sure that the packages are airtight.
• Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter.
• Iced products, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause skin to become freezer burnt.
• It is recommended to label and date each frozen package in order to keep track of the storage time.

Hints for the storage of frozen food

• Make sure that the commercially frozen food was stored by the retailer.
• Once defrosted, foods deteriorate rapidly and can not be re-frozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Note : If the appliance contains related accessories and function.

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning and care
For hygienic reasons, the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. The appliance should be cleaned and maintained at least every two months.
Warning! The danger of electrical shock!

• The appliance should not be connected to the main power supply during cleaning. Before cleaning, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the main power supply, switch off, or shut off the circuit breaker or fuse.
  Notices

• Remove the food from the appliance before cleaning. Store them in a cool place and keep well covered.

• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components.

• Hot vapor can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from an orange peel, butyric acid,or cleansers that contain acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.

• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

• Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used. • After cleaning, wipe with fresh water and a clean dish cloth.

• Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption; clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.{Only for the outside-condenser product)

• Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

• Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of something like soft green peg, an be careful not to create any damage to the cabinet by sharp objects.

• After everything is dry, the appliance back into service.

Defrosting

Defrosting in frozen food storage compartment

• Defrosting in the freezer chamber is operated manually. Before defrosting, take the food out.
• Take the ice tray and drawers out or put them into the fresh food compartment temporarily.
• Leave the door of the refrigerator open until ice and frost dissolve thoroughly and accumulate at the bottom of the freezer chamber. Wipe out the water with soft cloth.
• In order to speed up the process of defrosting, you may put a bowl of warm water {about 50°C) into the freezer chamber and scrape away the ice and frost with a defrosting spatula. After doing so, be sure to set the knob of the temperature regulator to the original position.
• It is not advisable to heat the freezer chamber directly with hot water or hair dryer while defrosting to avoid deformation of the inner case.
• It is also not advisable to scrape off ice and frost or separate foods from the containers which have been congealed together with the food with sharp tools or wooden bars, so as not to damage the inner casing or the surface of the evaporator.

Notice! The appliance should be defrosted at least once a month. During its usage, if the door has been opened frequently the appliance has been used in extreme humidity, we advise the user to defrost every two weeks.

Taking the appliance out of service

• Empty the appliance.
• Pull out the power plug.
• Clean thoroughly {see section: Cleaning and Care).
• Leave the door open to prevent odor.

What to do if …

Warning!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician of competent person must carry out the trouble-shooting that is not in the manual.

Important!
Repairs to the appliance may only be Performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Customer Service Center.

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Appliance does not work.

| Appliance is not switched on.| Switch on the appliance.
Main plug is not plugged in or is loose.| Plug the appliance into the electrical socket.
Fuse has blown or is defective.| Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Outlet is defective.| Defective parts need to be

repaired by an electrician.

Appliance cools too much.| Temperature is set too cold.| Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.

The food is too warm.

| Temperature is not properly adjusted.| Please refer to the “Initial Start Up 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 refer to the “Installation location” section.

Heavy build-up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.

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Door seal is not air-tight (possibly after reversing the door).

| 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 so that it sits correctly.

Unusual noises.

| Appliance is not level.| Readjust 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.|

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

The compressor does not start immediately after  changing  the

temperature setting.

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This is normal, no error has occurred.

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The compressor starts after a period of time.

Reverse the door

The side in which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site allows for it. Tools you will need:

1. 8mm socket driver
2. Cross-shaped screwdriver
3. Putty knife or thin-blade screwdriver

Before you begin, place the freezer on it’s back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the freezer.

1. Remove the upper hinge cap (7).
2. Remove the two screws blot (6) that connect the upper hinge (5) on the right side of the cabinet top.
3. Carefully lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.
4. Remove the plug (9) and transfer it to the uncovered hole on the right side of the unit. Be sure to press the button firmly into the hole.
5. Remove the two screws(?) that hold the lower hinge (2) on the right side of the unit.
6. Remove the screw-type leveling front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side as shown in the adjacent figure.
7. Set the door into it’s new place making sure the pin enters the bushing at the lower frame section (hole).
8. Secure the upper hinge (5) previously removed in step 3 on the left side of the unit.Make sure the pin enters the bushing on the upper frame section (hole).
9. 9. Loosely secure the lower left hinge (2) and do not tighten the bolts until the door is in the closed position and leveled.
10. Insert the plug (9) on the uncovered holes (right side).

Replace the upper hinge cap (7).

1. Adjustable High Foot
2. Screw
3. Upper Hinge Cap
4. Adjustable Low Foot
5. Low Hinge
6. Upper Hinge
7. Screw Bolt
8. Shaft Sleeve
9. Plug

Disposal of the appliance
It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.

Packaging materials
Packaging materials with the recycle symbol are recyclable. Dispose of the packaging in a suitable waste collection container to recycle it.

Before disposal of the appliance.

1. Disconnect the main plug from the main socket.
2. Cut off the main cable and discard it.

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of 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 environmentally safe recycling.

Fridgemaster Technical Helpline and Service Centre-Telephone 0845 050 8536

FRIDGEMASTER
Unit 2 Meadow Court Millshaw Lane Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LZ, United Kingdom For service and repairs please contact the Fridgemaster
Technical Helpline on 0845 0508536 Fridgemaster@0800repair.com

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FAQ

Q: Can I replace the illuminating lamps by myself?

A: No, the illuminating lamps must not be replaced by the user. If the illuminating lamp is damaged, contact the customer helpline for assistance

Q: Is the refrigerant flammable?

A: Yes, the refrigerant isobutene (R600a) is flammable. Take proper precautions to avoid any damage to the refrigerant circuit.

Q: Can I store flammable items in the appliance?

A: No, do not store flammable gas or liquids in the appliance as it poses a risk of explosion.

Q: How should I clean the appliance?

A: Do not clean the appliance with metal objects, steam cleaner, ethereal oils, organic solvents, or abrasive cleansers. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

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