IKEA FORSNÄS Integrated Freezer Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
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Table of Contents

IKEA FORSNÄS Integrated Freezer
Product Information
Product Usage Instruction
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Product Description
- Product Overview
- First Use
Operation
- Control Panel
Installation
Technical Information
References
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IKEA FORSNÄS Integrated Freezer

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Product Information

Specifications:

Product: Freezer
Design and Quality: IKEA of Sweden

Product Description:
The freezer features a control panel, LED light, glass shelves, drawers, storage boxes, an LED light switch, a door gasket, and a rating plate.

Product Overview:
The appliance comes factory-set with ideal food storage temperatures. The positioning of shelves does not affect energy efficiency. It is equipped with a special device for indicating the coldest zone in compliance with French regulations.

First Use:

Connect the appliance to the power supply.
Allow 4-5 hours for the appliance to reach the correct temperature for food storage.

Product Usage Instruction

Operation:

Control Panel:
The control panel includes buttons for setting and adjusting the temperature, super cooling mode (fridge), and super freezing mode (freezer).
Switching On:
Connect the mains plug to power to switch on the appliance.
Setting the Temperature:
To set the temperature, press the temperature setting button until the desired temperature blinks. The appliance will operate according to the new set temperature.
Super Mode:
The super cooling function rapidly cools down newly placed food in the fridge compartment. The super-freezing function maintains the nutritional value of food in the freezer compartment and freezes food quickly. Energy consumption increases during the super mode.

FAQ:

Q: How do I switch on the appliance?
A: Simply connect the mains plug to a power socket to switch on the appliance.
Q: How do I set the temperature?
A: Press the temperature setting button until the desired temperature blinks, then wait for it to stabilize.
Q: What is the super mode for?
A: The super-cooling mode rapidly cools down food in the fridge, while the super-freezing mode quickly freezes food in the freezer.

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Product Description

Product Overview

Control panel
LED light
Glass shelves
Drawers
Storage boxes
LED light switch
Door gasket
Rating plate

First Use

Connect the appliance to the power supply. The ideal food storage temperatures are already factory-set (intermediate).
Positioning of the shelves in the refrigerator has no impact on the efficient usage of energy.

Important!

This appliance is sold in France.
By regulations valid in this country it must be provided with a special device (see figure) placed in the lower compartment of the fridge to indicate the coldest zone of it.

Note:
After being switched on, the appliance needs 4-5 hours to reach the correct temperature to store a typical volume of food.

Operation

Control Panel

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A. Power button
B. Temperature setting button
1. -24°C (+2°C) indicator
2. -20°C (+4°C) indicator
3. -16°C (+6°C) indicator
4. Super mode indicator
5. Fridge mode indicator

Notes:

The negative temperatures are applicable when the appliance is in freezer mode.
The positive temperatures in the parentheses are applicable when the appliance is in fridge mode.
Do not use sharp objects to operate the control panel. They can scratch or damage the control panel.

Switching on
When you connect the mains plug to a power socket, the appliance switches on and starts operating.

Display

After you plug in the appliance, it emits a ring and all indicators light up for 3 seconds. Then all indicators turn off except the -20°C (+4°C) indicator 2 and the appliance starts operating in freezer mode.
In case of a known failure, the corresponding indicators will blink.

Indicator status

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Fault

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The -24°C and -20°C indicators ( 1 ** and 2 ) are blinking.| Compartment temperature sensor failure
The -24°C and super mode indicators ( 1 ** and **4 ) are blinking.| Ambient temperature sensor failure
The -24°C and -16°C indicators ( 1 ** and 3 ) are blinking.| Defrosting temperature sensor failure
The -20°C and super mode indicators ( 2 and **4** ) are blinking.| Communication failure

Note:
If there is a flashing failure, please call the service center.

Changing the working mode

You can set the appliance to work via the control panel in fridge or freezer mode.
When the appliance is in freezer mode, the fridge mode indicator 5 is off. When the appliance is in fridge mode, the fridge mode indicator 5 lights up.
When the appliance is plugged in for the first time, it enters freezer mode. Keep it in freezer mode or set it to fridge mode, as needed. After 30 minutes in the selected mode, the memory function is activated. If the power is cut and then switched on, the appliance enters the last-set working mode.

If the power cuts before 30 minutes in a selected mode, the appliance will return to the default freezer mode when switched on. To change the working mode, press and hold temperature setting button B for 5 seconds.

Setting the temperature

Recommended temperature for freezer mode: -20°C (factory setting)
The recommended temperature for fridge mode: +4°C (factory setting)
You can set the temperature of the compartment via the control panel.
When the appliance is plugged in for the first time, it sets the temperature to -20°C. When you plug in or switch on the appliance again, it sets the temperature to the last set temperature.

To set the temperature, press the temperature setting button B one or more times until the indicator for the desired set temperature blinks. The indicator will be steady in 5 seconds and the appliance will operate according to the new set temperature in 15 seconds.

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Tips:

The lower the set temperature, the longer you can safely store your food and the more electricity the appliance consumes.
The higher the set temperature, the quicker your stored food decays and the less electricity the appliance consumes.

Super cooling mode (only for fridge mode)

Note:
The Super cooling function is specifically designed to rapidly cool down newly placed food in the fridge compartment. If you have a significant amount of warm food, such as after grocery shopping, it is recommended to activate the Super cooling function. By doing so, you can ensure quick cooling of the products and reduce the temperature rise, thereby effectively prolonging the preservation of all the other food items inside.

To put the appliance into super cooling mode, press the temperature setting button B one or more times until the super mode indicator lights up. The appliance enters a super mode in 15 seconds. The appliance will automatically exit super cooling mode after 6 hours. To exit this mode earlier, press the temperature setting button B.

Super freezing mode (only for freezer mode)

Note:
The super-freezing function is designed to maintain the nutritional value of food in the freezer compartment. It can freeze the food in the shortest time. If a large amount of food is frozen at one time or the food needs to be frozen quickly, it is recommended to turn on the super-freezing function and put the food in. At this time, the freezing speed of the freezer compartment will be increased. Energy consumption increases while the function is ON.

To put the appliance into the super-freezing mode, press the temperature setting button B one or more times until the super-freezing mode indicator lights up. The appliance enters a super mode in
15 seconds. The appliance will automatically exit super-freezing mode after 40 hours. To exit this mode earlier, press the temperature setting button B.

Door opening alarm

If the refrigerator door is kept open for more than 120 seconds, the door opening alarm will go off.
To stop the alarm, close the open door or press button A.

Switching off

To switch off the appliance, press and hold the power button A for 10 seconds. All indicators turn off and the appliance stops operating in 15 seconds.
To switch the appliance back on, press and hold the power button A for 10 seconds. The appliance resumes its operation.
To disconnect the appliance from the power supply, disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

Hints
Hints for fresh food refrigeration (only for fridge mode)

Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavor.
Position the food so that air can circulate freely around it.
For best performance, leave enough space in the refrigerator compartment for air to circulate the packages. Also, leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
Meat (all types): wrap in suitable packaging and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
Cooked foods and cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in the vegetable drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions, and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed.
Butter and cheese: place in special airtight containers or wrap in aluminum foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Bottles: close with caps and place on the door balconies.

Hints for freezing fresh food (only for freezer mode)

The quantity of fresh food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the rating plate.
When first starting up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run for at least 2 hours in a colder setting.
Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter.
Wrap food to protect it from any water, humidity, or condensation; this will prevent the spread of any odors in the refrigerator, while also ensuring better storage of frozen food.
Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food.
Never place warm food in the freezer. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy and prolongs the life of the appliance.
Do not refreeze partially thawed food.
Note: Never put bottled food or drinks in the frozen food compartment.
For best performance, leave enough space in the frozen food compartment for air to circulate the packages. Also, leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Installation

WARNING! Before installing the appliance, carefully read the safety information in the Safety & Warranty booklet.
WARNING! Refer to the separate Assembly Instructions to install your appliance.
WARNING! Fix the appliance by the separate Assembly Instructions to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.

Location
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated indoor location. Do not install the appliance near heat sources (e.g. ovens, stoves, radiators, cookers, and hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight.

If you have any doubts regarding installation, please turn to the vendor, our customer service, or the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Inspection checklist
Please follow the inspection checklist before using your appliance. If any answer is “NO”, follow the relevant action. Remember to write down the product serial number and article number as required and attach your receipt to this page.

Product serial number (Ser. No.):

Product article number (Art. No.): ……………………………….
Purchasing date: ……………………………….

To check

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If the answer is NO

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Make sure the gasket seals all around the door when each door is closed.| Refer to the assembly instructions – door alignment.
Check if there is no collision between parts and furniture while opening and closing the doors.| Refer to the assembly instructions – door alignment.
Install the appliance as a built-in appliance.| Follow the assembly instructions for proper installation.
Make sure that at first installation or after reversing the doors the appliance stands in the vertical position for at least 4 hours before it is connected to the power supply.| Wait 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply.

Cleaning the appliance
Before using the appliance for the first time, clean the appliance to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product.

Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
Wipe the interior with a soft, moistened cloth.
Wash the internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap, then dry thoroughly.

CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive, chloride, or acidic cleaning agents or solvents.

Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces may corrode.
Never clean the accessories using a dishwasher. They may become deformed.

Electrical connection

CAUTION! Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING! This appliance must be earthed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Replacing the lighting
The appliance is equipped with an LED for interior lighting.

Only an authorized technician is allowed to replace the lighting device. Please contact your Authorised Service Centre. For quicker service, always refer to the full list of Authorised Service Centres located at the end of Safety & Warranty or full UM and call the corresponding phone numbers.