Arktic 235904 Chest Freezer Energy Efficient User Manual

235904 Chest Freezer Energy Efficient
User Manual

You should read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.
Keep these instructions with the appliance.
For indoor use only.

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Arktic appliance. Before using the appliance for the first time, please read this manual carefully, paying particular attention to the safety regulations outlined below.

Safety regulations

• This appliance is intended for buffet and household use.

• The appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and designed.
  The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect operation and improper use.

• Keep the appliance and electrical plug away from water and any other liquids. In the event that the appliance should fall into the water, immediately remove the plug from the socket and do not use it until the appliance has been checked by a certified technician. Failure to follow these instructions could cause a risk to lives.

• Never attempt to open the casing of the appliance yourself.

• Do not insert any objects into the casing of the appliance.

• Do not touch the plug with wet or damp hands.

• The danger of electric shock! Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. In case of malfunctions, repairs are to be conducted by qualified personnel only.

• Never use a damaged appliance! Disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet and contact the retailer if it is damaged.

• Warning! Do not immerse the electrical parts of the appliance in water or other liquids.
  Never hold the appliance under running water.

• Regularly check the power plug and cord for any damage. If the power plug or power cord NLEN is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid danger or injury.

• Make sure the cord does not come in contact with sharp or hot objects and keep it away from an open fire. To pull the plug out of the socket, always pull on the plug and not on the cord.

• Ensure that the cord (or extension cord) is positioned so that it will not cause a trip hazard.

• Always keep an eye on the appliance when in use.

• Warning! As long as the plug is in the socket the appliance is connected to the power source.

• Turn off the appliance before pulling the plug out of the socket.

• Never carry the appliance by the cord.

• Do not use any extra devices that are not supplied along with the appliance.

• Only connect the appliance to an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency mentioned on the appliance label.

• Connect the power plug to an easily accessible electrical outlet so that in case of emergency the appliance can be unplugged immediately. To completely switch off the appliance pull the power plug out of the electrical outlet.

• Always turn the appliance off before disconnecting the plug.

• Never use accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to do so could pose a safety risk to the user and could damage the appliance. Only use original parts and accessories.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.

• This appliance must not be used by children under any circumstances.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains if it is left unattended or is not in use, and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.

• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.

Special safety regulations

• This appliance is designed only for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food.

• Use the appliance only as described in this manual.

• Caution! Risk of fire! The refrigerant used is R600a. It is a flammable refrigerant that is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance. Care must be taken during the transportation and setting up of the appliance so that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can damage the eyes. The foam blowing agent used is Cyclopentane in this appliance. It is highly flammable.

• Do not place the appliance on a heating object (gasoline, electric, charcoal cooker, etc.
  Keep the appliance away from any hot surfaces and open flames. Always operate the appliance on a level, stable, clean, heat-resistant, and dry surface.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• WARNING: Keep all ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure 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.

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

• Allow at least 20 cm spacing around the appliance for ventilation purposes during use.

• Do not use hard utensils to hit the outer surface. Do not use a water jet, flush directly with water or steam cleaner as the parts will get wet and an electric shock might result.

• Do not expose it to direct sunlight. Avoid mechanical shocks and vibrations.

• Always move or transport the appliance in an upright position or it may damage the appliance.

• Caution! Securely route the power cord if necessary in order to prevent unintentional pulling or contact with the heating surface.

• No parts are dishwasher safe.

• Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food.
  The danger of frost burn. Wear protective gloves (not supplied) if necessary.

• Do not keep the key near the appliance or within the reach of the children. This is to prevent children from accidentally locking themselves inside the appliance and endangering their lives.

• Keep clear of obstructions to all ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the structure for building-in.

Intended use

• This appliance is intended for buffet and household use.
• The appliance is designed only for freezing and storage of frozen food. Any other use may lead to damage to the appliance or personal injury.
• Operating the appliance for any other purpose shall be deemed a misuse of the device. The user shall be solely liable for improper use of the device.

Grounding Installation

This appliance is classified as protective class I and must be connected to protective ground. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Overview of different parts

Control panel of the appliance

A. Temperature Regulator
The temperature can be adjusted by rotating this knob in the range of setting 1 to 7.
Setting 0: At “Stop” mode, not operate.
Setting 1: Temperature range (-18°C to -20°C)
Setting 7: Temperature range (-24°C to -26°C)
Note: The set temperature will be affected by the below factor:

• Ambient temperature and humidity of the appliance
• Quantity of the stored food item
• Frequency of opening the lid

We recommend placing the food in the middle position.

B. Digital temperature display
It shows the current temperature inside the appliance.
Note: Green dot light ON to indicate the compressor is working.

Installation of the appliance

Attention: Any installation, maintenance, and repair work should be performed by qualified and authorized technicians only.

• Check to make sure that the appliance is undamaged or complete delivery (basket and drain stopper are included). In case of any damage or incomplete delivery, DO NOT use the appliance and contact the supplier immediately.
• Remove all packing material and a protective film (if applicable).
• Let the appliance standstill for at least 3 hours after installation before putting the appliance into operation, this is to allow the cooling agent to level off for optimum efficiency.
• Place the appliance on a dry, level, steady and safe floor away from any heat source. Recommend to place in an air-conditioned room.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or direct source of heat such as cookers, heaters, stoves, etc.
• Make sure that a minimum of 20 cm distance is kept around all sides of the appliance for ventilation purposes.
• Place the appliance in such a way that the plug is easily accessible and can be quickly removed from its socket in case of necessity.
• Due to the heavyweight of the appliance, it should be installed and moved by at least 2 persons.
• The inclined angle of the cabinet should not be over 45° during transportation.

Installation of lid handle

• Get the lid handle, screws, and handle cover inside the appliance.
• Place the lid handle on the front side of the lid, aligning the screw holes. Fasten them securely.
• Then, place the handle cover to cover the screws, bending it slightly and fixing it flat onto the lid handle.

Operation

1). Preparation

• Before first use, clean the appliance’s interior and exterior surface with a damped cloth and some mild cleaning agent.
• Hang the basket (4) in a desired position inside the cabinet. Then, close the lid of the appliance.

Note: As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal, it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing (due to the vacuum formed inside). Wait a few minutes before reopening the lid.

2). Start operation
Switching ON

• Insert the plug into a suitable electrical outlet.
• Turn the temperature regulator in a clockwise direction away from the “0” position.
• The digital temperature display will show the current temperature inside the cabinet.
• To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food inside.

Switching OFF

• Turn the temperature regulator in the anti-clockwise direction back to the “0” position, and allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food inside.
• The cooling system will then switch OFF.

Switching OFF for a long period of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a long period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday

• unplug the appliance from the main electrical supply;
• defrost the appliance and then clean it and leave the lid open to air the appliance.

3). Freezing fresh food

• Freeze only that food that is allowed for freezing or those that can preserve at low temperatures.
• The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long period of time.
• Ensure the food is packed properly using suitable packaging. The packaging should be airproof and waterproof. Do not put inside the freezer the food without any packaging.
• DO NOT place a glass bottle or jar with liquid inside the appliance. It may cause the glass bottle to crack
• Remember not to refreeze the food that has been defrosted. The defrosted food should be consumed quickly or cooked at once.
• Avoid mix-up of fresh food with those already frozen. Frozen food may start thawing and the use before date is not met.
• Important: When cooling drinks, make sure bottles are not left in the freezer as it may burst when freezing.

4). Storage of frozen food

• Follow the storage recommendations on the food packaging. If no recommendation is provided, the food may be stored for up to 3 months.

• Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.

• Do not exceed the storage time indicated by the food manufacturer

• For fresh food, observe the following general storage time:
  – Fish and processed meat do not exceed 6 months;
  – Cheese, poultry, pork, lamb do not exceed 8 months;
  – Beef, fruit, and vegetables do not exceed 12 months.

• Note: Above time is just for reference only.

5). Food defrosting
Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways:
– in a microwave oven;
– at room temperature;
– in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep other food cold);
– in a steam oven.
Poultry: It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use liquid that comes from the defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink, and your hands, wear gloves (not supplied) if necessary.
Important: Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible for the reason of hygiene and due to loss of nutritional value.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Attention: Always unplug the appliance from the electrical power outlet and let it cool down completely before cleaning or doing repair or maintenance work. And this should be performed by qualified and authorized technicians only.

Cleaning

• Clean the appliance regularly.
• The exterior and interior surfaces can be cleaned with a damp cloth and some mild cleaning agent.
• Do not use a water jet or steam cleaner for cleaning and do not immerse the appliance under the water.
• After the cleaning procedure, you should use a soft and dry cloth to wipe the surface dry thoroughly.
• Never use hot water for cleaning the appliance.
• Never use aggressive or coarse cleaning agents such as sourcing powder, alcohol, solvents, or other substances that could damage the appliance’s surfaces.
• If not in use for a long period of time, left the freezer open to avoid the accumulation of unpleasant smells inside.

Defrosting

• Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 10-15mm.
• The best time to defrost the freezer is when it contains no or only a little food.
• To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Set the temperature regulator to the “0” position and unplug the freezer.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper, and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open, remove the stopper inside the interior cabinet (3) and unscrew anti-clockwise the cover of the drain hole (8). Collect all defrosted water on a tray. Use a scraper to remove the ice quickly.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the stopper.
5. Plugin again and set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.
6. Reload the previously removed food into the cabinet compartment.

Important!

• Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as you could damage the appliance. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• The amount of frost on the walls of the appliance will be increased due to the high level of humidity from the external environment or the frozen food is not wrapped properly.

Maintenance

• Only a qualified technician and original spare parts and accessories should be used to carry out the repair and maintenance work. DO NOT attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Replacement of lamp
• Unplug the appliance from the main supply.
• Take out the lamp cover by losing 2 screws.
• Unscrew the lamp bulb and replace it with a new one.
• Replace the cover.

Specification of the lamp:
220-240V~ max. 2W, E14 cap
Note: Do not use a lamp of more than 2W.
Screwdriver (not supplied)

Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not function properly, please check the below table for the solution.
If you are unable to solve the problem, please contact the supplier/service provider.

if the appliance stands
stable (all four feet should be on the floor firmly’.
– The appliance does not cool sufficiently.
– Freezing time is too long.
– The compressor starts too often.| – Before switching on, the appliance has not stood still long enough (3 hours) to level off the refrigerant| – Let standstill again before starting to oper the appliance.
_ The lid does not close tight.| – Contact the supplier
– The seal is not placed tight enough.| – Contact the supplier
– Excessive ice formation on the interior walls of the appliance.| – Time to perform defrosting.
See ==> Cleaning and maintenance
– The appliance is located near the
heat source le.g. stove, heater, etc).| – Keep the appliance away from the heat source.
– Put too warm or too much food inside the cabinet of the appliance.| – Cooldown the warm food before put inside the cabinet.
– Do not put too much food inside.
Exterior (71 surface is too wet.| – Humidity of the outside environment is too high.| – Put inside an air-conditioned room to lower the humidity.

Technical specification

Refrigerant used &
quantity| R600a/52g| R600a/58g| R600a/65g| R600a/75g| R600a/86g| R600a/98g| R600a/100g
Energy efficiency class| E| F
Star rating|
Setting temperature
range| -18°C to -26°C
Climate class| T
Protection class| Class I
Noise level| < 60 dB (A)
Foam blowing agent| Cyclopentane
Specification of the
lamp| LED 2W
Freezing capacity| 4,7 kg/24hr| 7,2 kg/24hr| 8,8 kg/24hr| 13,9 kg/24hr| 18 kg/24hr| 20 kg/24hr| 22 kg/24hr
Net volume| 93L| 140L| 190L| 282L| 345L| 435L| 488L
Net weight| 27 kg| 31 kg| 35 kg| 41 kg| 55 kg| 63 kg| 75 kg
Approx. dimension
after installation of
handle| 574 x 608 x
(H) 845 mm| 754 x 608 x
(H) 845 mm| 953 x 607x
(H) 840 mm| 1116x 686 x
(H) 840 mm| 1275 x 785 x
(H) 840 mm| 1538 x 785 x
(H) 840 mm| 1655 x 785x
(H) 840 mm

Remark: Technical specification is subjected to change without prior notification.
A circuit diagram (Item 233904, 233911, 233856, 233863)

A circuit diagram (Item 233870, 233887, 233894)

Warranty

Any defect affecting the functionality of the appliance which becomes apparent within one year after purchase will be repaired by free repair or replacement provided the appliance has been used and maintained in accordance with the instructions and has not been abused or misused in any way.
Your statutory rights are not affected. If the appliance is claimed under warranty, the state where and when it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. receipt).
In line with our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to change the product, packaging, and documentation specifications without notice.

Discarding & Environment

When decommissioning the appliance, the product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point. Failure to follow this rule may be penalized in accordance with applicable regulations on waste disposal. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local waste collection company. The manufacturers and importers do not take responsibility for recycling, treatment, and ecological disposal, either directly or through a public system.

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References

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