Gastro-Cool GW50 Mini Freezers Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Gastro-Cool

Gastro-Cool GW50 Mini Freezers

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Introduction

This appliance corresponds to the applicable EC safety regulations relating to electrical equipment. It has been produced and assembled according to the state of the art. Before you start up the appliance, read through these directions for use thoroughly. They contain important instructions for the operation and maintenance of the appliance. Incorrect use of the appliance may cause damage. Keep the directions for use so that they can be referred to at a later date and pass them on to any subsequent owners. Should you have any questions on matters which are not described in sufficient detail for you in these directions for use, please contact our customer service.

Important information for use and safety

This refrigerator must not be used unattended by children under 12 years of age or by persons with physical or sensory disabilities. Only use the refrigerator if you have understood everything and understand the risks involved.

Safety instructions
All of the safety instructions given in these directions for use are provided with a warning symbol. They provide early warning of possible dangers. This information must be read and followed without fail.

Explanation of the safety instructions

WARNING
denotes a dangerous situation that could lead to serious injury or death if not observed!

BEWARE
denotes a dangerous situation that could lead to slight or moderate injury if not observed!

IMPORTANT
denotes a situation that could cause considerable damage to property or the environment if not observed.

General safety instructions

In an emergency, remove the plug from the socket immediately.

WARNING
Hold the plug by the electric cable when plugging it in, and never pull it out with damp or wet hands. Electric shock is life-threatening!

Do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
Pull the plug out of the socket before any cleaning or maintenance intervention.
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.
If cables or plugs are damaged, the appliance must no longer be used.
Apart from the cleaning and maintenance work described in these directions for use, the appliance must not be interfered with in any way. Any action taken contrary to these directions may lead to loss of the warranty.

WARNING
Children must not play with or in the appliance.

Unpacking the appliance

The packaging must be undamaged. Check the refrigerator for any damage that has occurred during transportation. Under no circumstances plug in a damaged appliance. If damage has occurred, please contact the supplier.

WARNING
Items of packaging (e.g. films, polystyrene) may be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from children.

Disposal of packaging materials
Ensure that packaging is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Removal of transportation protection elements
The appliance and some of the interior fittings are protected for transportation. Remove all adhesive tape. Adhesive residues can be removed using white spirit. Remove all adhesive tape and items of packaging from the interior of the appliance.

Description of the appliance

GCGW50

Power fixture
Drainage pipe clip
Drainage pipe
Controller
Door heater transformer
ontroller box
Knob board
Compressor
Filter clip
Filter
Compressor capacitor
Body
Top hinge support
Upper door hinge cover
Upper door hinge
Short axle sleeve
Evaporator fan
Short post for shelves
Fan cover
Light cover fixture
Light cover
LED light
Light cover
Long post for shelves
Door
Shelf clip
Shelf
Spring
Long axle sleeve
Door spindle
Bottom hinge support
Lock support
Feet
Compressor board
Condenser fan fixture
Condenser fan
Condenser
Power cable clip
Back grill

GCDF72

Upper door hinge
Upper door axis support
Door
Wheel-on-door support
Door support
Self-closing door mechanism
Bottom door hinge
Door lock support
Shelf
Shelves clip
Shelves support post
Light cover
Light cover fixture
LED strip
Feet
Body
Drainage pipe cover
Controller
Controller fixture
Temperature adjuster
Temperature adjuster fixture
Back cover
Distance keeper
Power cable
Controller label
Condenser
Transformer for door heating
Condenser fan
Condenser fan fixture
Filter
Top cover
LED light label
Light switch
Compressor
Right canopy cover
Canopy frame
Cable protecting ring
Evaporator fan
Door-hit switch
Fan board
Canopy LED light
Left canopy cover
Fan cover
Canopy plate

Technical details

Mini-Freezers

All appliance-specific data has been determined by the appliance manufacturer by means of Europe-wide standardized measuring methods under laboratory conditions. These are specified in EN16902. The actual energy consumption of the appliances during use is of course dependent on the installation site and user behavior, and accordingly may also be higher than the values determined by the appliance manufacturer under standard conditions.

Circuit diagrams

GCGW50

GCDF72

Refrigerant

BEWARE
The refrigerant circuit of the appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane (R600a), a highly environmentally compatible natural gas that is inflammable. While transporting and installing the appliance, ensure that no parts of the refrigerant circuit are damaged.

Procedure if the refrigerant circuit is damaged:

Avoid open fire and ignition sources at all costs
Ensure that the room in which the appliance is located is well ventilated

Installation

Positioning
The appliance should be located in a well-ventilated and dry room. The ambient temperature affects the power consumption and correct function of the appliance.
Sufficient air circulation on the rear wall and upper edge of the appliance must be guaranteed. For optimal ventilation of the appliance, the minimum ventilation cross-sections must be observed: position the refrigerator at least 100 mm away from the wall; furthermore, a space of 20 mm must be left to the right and to the left, and 300 mm at the top. use the appliance on a firm and smooth surface.

IMPORTANT

The appliance must not be exposed to direct solar radiation.
The appliance must not be placed close to heaters, next to a stove or other heat sources.
The appliance must be positioned so that the mains plug is accessible.
The appliance may only be placed in a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed.

This unit is designed to operate in climates where the maximum temperature ranges from 16 to 32 °C and the maximum humidity is 70%.

Leveling
If the bearing surface is uneven, the appliance can be balanced using the front supports. Rotate the support (34) until the appliance stands firmly on the ground horizontally and without wobbling.

Start-up

Before starting up for the first time
After transportation, the appliance should be left to stand for at least 24 hours so that the refrigerant can separate from the appliance oil and collect in the compressor. Non-observance of this may damage the compressor and lead to the appliance malfunctioning. In such a case the warranty becomes invalid.

Clean the interior of the refrigerator and all of the accessories to be found here with commercially available, mild cleaning products.

WARNING:
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

CAUTION:
Please ensure that the bottom of appliance is not covered by bottles to avoid disrupting the condensation drain. It is best to put the bottles on a shelf. The shelf can withstand the maximum load 18 kg.

Connecting the appliance to the mains supply

IMPORTANT
It is imperative that the appliance be earthed according to the directions. For this purpose, the plug of the connecting cable is provided with the appropriate contact.

IMPORTANT
Consult a specialist electrician if the plug does not fit into the socket. Do not try to force the plug into the socket.

IMPORTANT
If you disconnect the appliance from the mains supply, or if a power outage occurs: wait for 5 minutes before you restart the appliance.

Operation

Switching on the appliance
In order to switch on the appliance, insert the mains plug into the socket.

Setting the temperature
The temperature can be set at ≤ –18°C. It is set by the knob.

NOTE
Please note that the temperature will change depending on the ambient temperature (installation site), the frequency of opening the door and the contents.

Please note the best-before date of the products.

IMPORTANT
High room temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold temperature setting can lead to continuous refrigerator operation. The reason for this is that the compressor has to run continuously in order to maintain the low temperature in the appliance. In this case, the appliance is not able to defrost automatically since this is only possible when the compressor is not running (see defrosting section). Therefore, a thick layer of frost or ice may form on the rear interior wall.

Noises during operation

Normal noises

Humming – the noise is caused by the compressor during operation. It is loud when it switches on or off.
Liquid noise – caused by the refrigerant circulating in the unit.
Clicking noises – the temperature regulator switches the compressor on or off.

Defrosting/switching off

During the cooling and defrosting phases, a thin layer of ice or drops of water form on the inner wall. The condensation water flows into a collecting tray and evaporates. Please ensure that the drain is not blocked. It can be cleaned carefully with a pipe cleaner or a small brush. Your refrigerator is capable of defrosting automatically, but if a thicker layer of ice forms in- side the appliance, you should occasionally defrost it by hand, proceeding as described under 10.1. Optionally, to accelerate defrosting, you can place a bowl with hot water inside the appliance or use a hairdryer.

Maintenance

Cleaning and care

If the appliance requires cleaning, proceed as follows:

Before beginning with repair or cleaning works, make sure the device has been disconnected from the power socket (pull the power plug!) and has cooled down.
Clean the interior (including the rear wall and bottom) with warm water and a mild cleaning agent. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents!
Dry all surfaces carefully.
After cleaning, reconnect the refrigerator to the mains supply.
Never clean the appliance with steam cleaning equipment.
Regularly clean the refrigerator and also check the condensation water drain.
If the light is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent with a light of the same size, power and shape.
We recommend annual cleaning of the condenser to maintain performance.

Repairs

WARNING:

Repairs to electrical equipment may only be carried out by our customer service. Any repairs carried out incorrectly or unprofessionally put the user at risk and lead to the warranty becoming invalid!
Do not damage or interrupt the refrigerant circuit.
Do not store electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

What to do if troubleshooting

The design of the appliance guarantees interruption-free operation and long service life. However, if a fault does occur during operation, check whether it can be traced back to an operating error.
You can eliminate the subsequent faults by yourself by checking the possible causes: Gastro-Cool-GW50-Mini-Freezers-fig-10

Tips for saving energy
Do not place the appliance close to stoves, heaters or other heat sources. With high ambient temperatures, the compressor runs more frequently and for longer. This leads to unavoidable high power consumption. Make sure that there is sufficient aeration and ventilation at the appliance base and to the back of the appliance. Ventilation openings must never be covered. The door should only remain open for as long as required. The door seals of your appliance must be fully intact so that the doors close correctly. Do not set the temperature any lower than required.

Disposal of old appliances

Ensure that old appliances are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Make disused old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull the mains plug out of the socket and disconnect the plug from the mains cable.

This appliance is marked according to the specifications of the European Disposal Regulations 2012/19/EU – WEEE. This ensures that the product is disposed of appropriately. By means of environmentally friendly disposal, you ensure that any damage to health caused by inappropriate disposal is avoided. The bin symbol on the product or the accompanying papers indicates that this appliance must not be treated like a household waste. Instead, it should be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out according to the respective locally applicable regulations. For further information please contact your local authority or disposal company.

Customer service

If a fault cannot be eliminated by following the instructions given above, please call our customer service. In such a case, do not carry out any further work yourself, especially on the electrical parts of the appliance. Do not open the door unnecessarily often so as to avoid the loss of cold.

Customer Service addresses Germany:

EGS GmbH Dieselstraße 1 D-33397 Rietberg
Customer phone no:
Phone: +49 (0) 29 44 / 97 16-6
Fax: +49 (0) 29 44 / 97 16-77
E-mail: kontakt@egs-gmbh.de

EU/world: Contact manufacturer or your local dealer

Gastro-Cool GmbH & Co. KG Hans-Böckler-Str. 8 D-47877 Willich
Phone no.: +49 (0) 2154 484 60-0
Fax: +49 (0) 2154 484 60-20
E-mail: Info@Gastro-Cool.com.
Web: www.Gastro-Cool.com.

Please have the following information ready for customer service:

Full address and telephone no.
Appliance type and serial number
Description of the fault
Proof of purchase

Terms of warranty

As a buyer of a Gastro-Cool appliance, you are entitled to the legal warranty from the purchase contract with your dealer.

Validity period
The warranty is valid for one year (proof of purchase is to be presented) from the invoice date. During the first year, any faults of the appliance will be eliminated free of charge. It is a prerequisite that the appliance is accessible for repairs without any particular effort.
If claims are made according to the warranty, the warranty is not extended either for the appliance nor for the newly fitted parts.

Scope of fault elimination
Within the specified periods we shall eliminate any faults of the appliance which can evidently be traced back to incorrect function or material faults. Replaced parts become our property.

The following are excluded:
Normal wear and tear, intentional or negligent damage, damage that occurs due to non-observation of the directions for use, inappropriate positioning or installation or due to connection to the wrong power supply, damage arising from the effect of chemicals or electrothermal factors of from other abnormal environmental conditions, damage to glass, paint or enamel and any differences in color, as well as defective lamps. We will not provide any services either if – without our special, written approval – work has been carried out on the Gastro-Cool appliance by non-authorized people or parts from a different origin have been used. This restriction does not apply to fault-free work carried out by a qualified expert using our original parts in order to adapt the appliance to the technical protective regulations of a different EU country.

Scope
Our warranty is applicable to appliances that have been purchased in an EU country and which are being operated in the Federal Republic of Germany.
For appliances that have been purchased in an EU country and have been brought into a different EU country, services are provided within the framework of the respective warranty terms which are customary in that country. There is only an obligation to provide the warranty if the appliance corresponds to the technical regulations of the country in which the claim according to the warranty has been made.

For repair work carried out outside of the warranty period, the following applies:
If an appliance is repaired, the repair invoices are due immediately and are to be paid without delay.. Spare parts can be re-ordered up to five years after the last delivery. Due to fluctuating customer requests for spare parts, longer delivery times must be expected. If an appliance is examined or a repair that has been started has not been completed, a flat rate will be charged for travel and work. Advice from our customer advice center is free of charge

To obtain service or to order spare parts, please contact us: