Esatto EUF92W 84L Upright Freezer User Manual

Esatto EUF92W 84L Upright Freezer

Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Make sure you understand all instructions and warnings.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card and purchase receipt. If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, pass on these instructions to the new owner.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including the following:
IMPORTANT : Pay particular attention to messages that contain the words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can seriously injure you and others. The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit! Never use an appliance with a damaged refrigerant circuit! If the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged, avoid proximity to open fires and all types of heat and ignition sources. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is located.
DANGER: It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service this appliance.
In Queensland, the authorised service person MUST hold a Gas Work Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs that involve the removal of covers.
The room for installing the appliance must be at least 1m³ per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of refrigerant in the appliance can be found in the Technical Specifications on page 17 and on the rating plate, found on the appliance.
Usage Conditions and Restrictions

• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It is not intended for commercial, industrial or outdoor use. It is not intended for use in a recreational vehicle.
• Purpose: Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose. Other uses are not recommended and may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury.
• Attachments: The use of attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer and distributor as they may be hazardous.
• Improper use: Damage due to improper use, or repairs made by unqualified personnel will void
  your warranty. We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by misuse of the product or noncompliance with these instructions.

General Safety Instructions Cont.

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Usage restriction: 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 instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children: Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Never allow children to operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Explosive or flammable substances: Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. Do not store or use petrol or any other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not use such substances for cleaning the appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or an explosion.
• Damage: Do not use the appliance if the power cord, plug or the appliance itself is damaged. If the cord is damaged, contact the after sales support line and have the cord replaced by qualified personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not modify: Do not attempt to alter or modify this appliance in any way.
• Repair: Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Contact the after sales support line for advice.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance

Electrical Safety

• Voltage: Before connecting and turning on the appliance, ensure the electrical voltage and circuit frequency correspond to that indicated on the appliance rating label.
• Earthing: This appliance should be properly earthed for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug for use in standard wall outlets to minimise the possibility of electrical shock. Do not modify the cord and/or plug provided with the appliance. Improper use of the earthed plug can result in the risk of electric shock.
• Connection: This appliance requires a standard 220-240 V AC 50Hz electrical outlet. Do not overload the electrical circuit.
• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power cord; do not leave it exposed or dangling. Secure it at the back of the appliance so no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it. Keep the cord out of reach of children. When moving the appliance, make sure not to damage the power cord.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
• Auxiliary Items: Do not use an inverter, adaptor or extension cord with this appliance. If the cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension cord and an inverter can negatively affect the performance of the unit.
• Protect from moisture: To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or spray it with any other liquid. Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet. Turn the power switch off before removing the plug from the socket.
• WARNING: Disconnect! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, always unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use, when moving and before cleaning or servicing. Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the power point.
• Electrical work: Any electrical work required for the installation of this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Installation
Heavy: This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. To avoid back or other injury, consider a two person lift or mechanical aid when installing it. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Damage: When unpacking, check the appliance carefully for damage. If it is damaged, do not install the appliance. Contact our after sales support centre on 1300 43 57 for advice on examination or return of the damaged appliance. Protect from moisture: Install the appliance in an indoor area protected from wind, rain, water spray or drips. Protect from heat: Do not install the appliance next to an oven, grill or other source of high heat, or where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
WARNING: Ventilation: To ensure proper ventilation, keep any ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstructions. Ensure adequate air circulation around the appliance to prevent overheating.
Level: Install the appliance level in order to ensure proper operation.

Cleaning and Maintenance
Disconnect: Unplug the appliance before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electric shock, injury or death. Do not connect or disconnect the plug when your hands are wet.
Flames: Do not let open flames or ignition sources enter the appliance. Flammable/explosive substances: Never clean this appliance with flammable fluids. Do not store or use volatile, flammable or explosive propellants or liquids in or close to this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Solvents: Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior as these may damage or discolour the surfaces of the appliances.
WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Never use a sharp or metal instrument to remove frost or clean the appliance. Use a plastic scraper, if necessary. Service: Do not attempt to repair, modify or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all other servicing to a qualified technician, or contact the after sales support line for advice on examination or repair of the appliance.

Responsible disposal
Note: At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish. Electrical and electronic products contain substances that can have a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately. Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling and recovery of the refrigerant and blowing agent. Contact your municipal authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area.
WARNING! This refrigeration appliance contains flammable refrigerants and insulation blowing gases, which must be removed before disposal. Contact your municipal authorities for any codes or regulations concerning the disposal of such materials.

Product Overview

Your Upright Freezer

Key:

1.  Storage baskets (×3)
2.  Door
3.  Foot
4.  Top hinge assembly
5.  Bottom hinge assembly + foot

Getting Started

Unpacking

• Packaging materials: This appliance has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Remove all packaging materials from around and inside the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use. In the event the carton is to be disposed of, please recycle all packaging materials where possible.
• Suffocation: Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and disposed of safely.
• Power cord: Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use the appliance if it or its cord have been damaged or are not working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line for advice on examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
• Read the manual: Read this manual to familiarise yourself with the appliance. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages.
• Clean: To remove any dust from transit and storage, clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the appliance with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly. Important: do not use harsh or abrasive detergents or powders as these will damage the finish.

Installation

• Two-person installation: Use two or more people to move and install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or another injury.
• Freestanding design: This appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
• Floor surface: This appliance must be properly positioned on a dry, sturdy, level surface that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
• Ambient temperature: The ambient temperatures must correspond to the climate class ( T ) indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: 16° C – 38° C
• Clearances: Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet, which is necessary to cool the compressor and condenser. Allow at least 15cm clear space at the back, 20cm at the sides of the unit and 20cm between the top and any surface above (i.e. a bench top). If you are installing your freezer next to a fixed wall, leave sufficient space on the hinge side to allow for the door to swing open.

Do NOT install/use the appliance in the following locations/situations:

• In moist areas or areas of high humidity.
• In a recreational vehicle, or for use with an inverter.
• Indirect sunlight, near heat sources, next to an open flame, cooking or heating appliance, or near any other source of high heat.
• Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase the unit’s power consumption. For best energy efficiency install the appliance in the coolest area of the room.
• In an area with extremely cold ambient temperatures.
• In an area with excessive moisture and high humidity. Make sure it is protected from elements such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
• In an area where petrol or other explosive and/or flammable liquids or fumes are used or stored. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Electrical connection

• WARNING! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
• Before plugging in your new upright freezer, let it stand upright for at least 2 hours. This will allow the refrigerant gases to settle into the compressor and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system.
• The appliance must be earthed. The plug of the power supply cord is equipped with a contact for this purpose. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (earth) prong from the power cord. If the plug does not fit your outlet, consult a licensed electrician for advice to have the outlet changed.
• Plug the unit into a dedicated, properly earthed wall outlet. Ensure that your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the rating label.
• Secure the upright freezer’s supply cord behind the unit. Do not leave it exposed or dangling to prevent injury and accidental disconnection from the power supply.
• Adjust the temperature control as described below.
• When first starting up, and after a period out of use, allow the unit to cool down for at least 2–3 hours (4 hours if starting up during warm weather in summer) before placing food in the upright freezer.

Reversing the door

• Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver, Flat blade screwdriver and Hexagonal spanner.
• Before beginning, ensure that the bar freezer is unplugged and empty.
• Adjust the two leveling feet to their highest position.
• To remove the door it is necessary to tilt the bar freezer backward. Rest the freezer against something solid to prevent it from slipping whilst removing the door.
• All parts that are removed will be used when re-assembling the door hinge, so ensure they are all kept safe .
• DO NOT lay the bar freezer on its back or sides as this may damage the coolant system.
• This is a two-person procedure.

1.  Remove the plastic cover from the top door hinge.
2.  Unscrew the three screws from the bottom bracket and remove the hinge bracket from the opposite side and place aside.
3.  Slide the freezer door down approximately 15cm and remove from the top hinge, lifting the door away from the fridge.
4.  Remove the two screws from the top bracket and replace the bracket using the same screws on to the opposite side. Note: You will need to remove the plastic cover caps from the opposite side first.
5.  Slide the freezer door back into the top hinge, ensuring that it is the correct way up. Then screw the bottom hinge bracket into place, securing the door in place.
6.  Fit the plastic cover caps and ensure that the door is aligned both vertically and horizontally, before tightening the bottom hinge. Re-adjust the levelling feet.

Using Your Upright freezer

Temperature Control

• Your fridge has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located at the rear, near the compressor.
• Depending on your room’s ambient temperature, you may need to adjust the temperature setting to achieve your desired temperature.
• The number on the thermostat dial does not directly represent the temperature. Instead, the larger the number is, the lower the freezer interior temperature will be.
• Dial positions 1–2 will set your freezer to approximately -12°C
• Dial positions 3–4 will set your freezer to approximately -15°C
• Dial position 5–6 will set it to approximately -20°C.

Usage Tips

• Do not store food uncovered in the upright freezer. Always use good quality, freezer-proof packaging to maintain food quality. Remove air from packages of solid food and seal bags tightly before freezing.
• Keep portions small to ensure they are frozen (and subsequently defrosted) rapidly.
• Make sure that fresh, unfrozen food packages do not touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding a temperature rise in the frozen food.
• When freezing food, do not push food together too much, leave some space for air to circulate around each item. Do not place packages directly against the back wall.
• When buying frozen food, only buy quantities that you can store straight away; use an insulated container for your shopping and when you get home, place the food in the chilling compartment immediately.
• When storing pre-packed, commercially frozen food, follow the food manufacturer’s instructions for storing the food in a home fridge or freezer. Do not exceed any storage times listed on the packaging.
• Once you have opened a packet of frozen food, re-wrap it airtight to prevent surface evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn.
• Do not place carbonated liquids such as bottles of fizzy drinks in the freezer as the container could explode under pressure and damage the chiller.
• Do not refreeze food once it has been defrosted.
• Frozen food which has thawed accidentally should either be used immediately or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted, it may be cooked and then refrozen.
• CAUTION! Do not remove items from the chilling compartment if your hands are damp or wet as this could cause skin abrasions.

Energy Saving Tips

• The appliance should be placed in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts. Please avoid placement in direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance with unfrozen food as this may cause it to freeze slowly and risk food spoilage.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost building up inside in the unit.
• Please do not wrap items in aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towel. These materials interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, ensuring the unit is opened as few times as possible.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Defrosting

• For the most efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is excessive or >5mm thick. To minimize disruption, choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low.

Important! Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper.

• Remove the frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
• Unplug the bar freezer.
• During defrosting, the ice melts into the cabinet. You can also use a plastic scraper carefully.
• Clean the interior of the fridge and freezer and remove any water.
• Reset the thermostat to the desired setting.
• Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour.
• Return food to the freezer.

Cleaning

WARNING: Before cleaning the appliance, make sure it is switched off and disconnected from the power supply. Failure to do so can result in electric shock or injury.

• Wash the inside surfaces and the interior accessories with a damp, warm cloth moistened in a water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 litre of water. Rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Clean the outside of the unit with a damp, well wrung-out cloth, keeping the area of the controls dry. Keep the lid gasket (seal) clean.
• Never use boiling water to accelerate defrosting as it may damage the plastic components.
• After cleaning/defrosting, push the drain plug in.
• After everything is dry, place the appliance back into service.
• Allow approximately 1–2 hours for the cabinet to cool down again (depending on the length of time the appliance was disconnected from the power).

Service, repair and spare parts
Do not attempt to alter or modify this appliance in any way, or to repair or replace any part unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Contact our after sales support on 1300 11 43 57 for advice. Our after sales support centre stocks a selection of spare parts for the Esatto 84L Upright freezer. To enquire about purchasing a part, call us on 1300 11 43 57 or email support@residentiagroup.com.au

Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your appli-ance if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, take proper steps to protect the contents.

FAQs and Troubleshooting

Specifications

References

• Residentia Group

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