LORD F9 Freezer User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: LORD

Table of Contents

LORD F9 Freezer
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Before using your freezer
USAGE INFORMATION
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION POSITION
TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY
TECHNICAL DATA
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
References
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LORD F9 Freezer

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

General warnings

WARNING: Keep the ventilation openings of the Freezer clear from 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accor-dance with the following instructions:
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. SYMBOL ISO 7010 W021
Warning: Risk of fire / flammable materials
- If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your appliance away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.
- While carrying and positioning the appliance, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.
- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
- If the socket does not match the appliance plug, it must be replaced by a qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your appliance. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.
- 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.
- Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance, very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given, older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance. Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:

Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the appliance, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice cubes.
One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
If the appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers

If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.
Notes:

Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.
This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

Do not connect your to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.
Do not place explosive or flammable material in your freezer. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the freezer and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.
When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.
Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.
Do not cover the body or top of freezer with lace. This affects the performance of your freezer.
Secure any accessories in the freezer during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.
Do not use plug adapter.

Installing and operating your freezer
Before starting to use your freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

The operating voltage for your freezer is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
Place your freezer where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
Your freezer should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
When your freezer is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
Do not place anything on your freezer, and install your freezer in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.
Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the freezer.
Before using your freezer , wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the freezer after cleaning.
Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Before using your freezer

When using your freezer for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
Your freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your freezer starts to cool.

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

Plastic scraper
Ice tray
Freezer control panel
Freezer compartment flap
Freezer compartment flap
Freezer compartment drawers
Levelling foot

General notes:
Freezer Compartment (Freezer): Most Efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers and bins are on stock position. This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as built-in appliance.

Overall dimensions 1

H1| mm| 1550,0
W1| mm| 595,0
D1| mm| 650,0
1 the height, width and depth of the appliance without the handle.
Space required in use 2

H2| mm| 1700,0
W2| mm| 695,0
D2| mm| 752,5
2 the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air.
Overall space required in use 3

W3| mm| 990,0
D3| mm| 1243,5
3 the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air, plus the space necessary to allow door opening to the minimum angle permitting removal of all internal equipment.

USAGE INFORMATION

Freezer partition temperature setting button
This button is used to set the temperature of the freezer and to activate SF mode. To set values for freezer partition, press this button.
Lighting (If available)
When the product is plugged in for the first time, the interior lights may turn on 1 minute late due to opening tests.

Alarm light
If there is a problem within the freezer, the alarm LED will light up red.

Super freezer mode (SF)
When would it be used?

To freeze large quantities of food.
To freeze fast food.
To freeze food quickly.
To store seasonal food for a long time.

How to use?

Press the temperature set button until the super freezing light comes on.
The super freezing LED will light when this mode is active.
The maximum amount of fresh food (in kilograms) which can be frozen within 24 hours is shown on the appliance label.
For optimal appliance performance in maximum freezer capacity, set the appliance to active SF mode 3 hours before you put the fresh food into the freezer.

While super freezer mode is active:

If you press the temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be restored from -16 °C.

Note: “ Super Freezer” mode will be automatically cancelled after 30 hours or when the freezer temperature drops below -32 °C.

Freezer temperature settings:

The initial temperature of the Setting Display is -18°C.
Press the freezer setting button once.
Each time you press the freezer setting button, the setting temperature will decrease.(-16°C, -18°C, -20°C,.. super freezing)
If you press the freezer setting button until super freezer symbol is displayed and you do not press any other button within the following 3 seconds, Super Freezing will blink.
If you keep on pressing the freezer setting button, the temperature will restart from the last value selected.

Recommended temperature values

For minimum freezing capacity -16 °C, -18 °C
In normal usage -18 °C, -20 °C, -22 °C
For maximum freezing capacity -24 °C
Follow the recommended setting values to avoid wasting food.

Warnings about temperature adjustments

If you have made any temperature adjustments, they will not be deleted if an energy breakdown occurs.
Do not start another adjustment before completing one adjustment.
Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the freezer.
When you first switch on the appliance, allow it to operate for 24 hours continuously to cool down to the correct temperature.
During this initial 24 hour period do not open the door or place a lot of food inside the appliance.
If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order not to damage the compressor.
Your freezer is designed to operate within specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climate class stated on the information label. We do not recommend operating your freezer outside the stated temperatures value limits.
This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 10°C – 43°C range.

Climate class and meaning:

T (tropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST (subtropical): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
N (temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN (extended temperate): This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food, for storing frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging and for making ice cubes.
Do not put fresh and warm food next to frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
Do not put fresh and warm foods to the freezer door shelves to be frozen. Only use the door shelves for storing frozen foods.
While freezing fresh foods (i.e. meat, fish and mincemeat) divide them in portions you will use in a single serving.
For storing frozen foods, the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.
Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.
If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
While freezing food, the maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label.
For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, after loading the fresh food into freezer press the SF button. When the SF mode finishes, the freezer will continue to operate according to last set temperature.

Attention: To save energy, when freezing small amounts of food reset the temperature to the previous value as soon as the food is completely frozen. (Recommendation) Position different food in different compartments according as it follows:
Freezer drawer(s)/shelf with flip:
Bottom drawers for raw meat, poultry, fish. Middle drawers for frozen vegetables, chips. Top drawers/shelves with flip for ice cream, frozen fruit, frozen baked goods.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.
Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
The appliance should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.
Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

Defrosting
Freezer defrosting process

Small amounts of frost will accumulate inside the freezer, depending upon the length of time for which the door is left open or the amount of moisture introduced. It is essential to ensure that no frost or ice is allowed to form at places where it will affect the close fitting of the door seal. This might allow air to penetrate the cabinet, encouraging continuous running of the compressor. Thin frost formation is quite soft and can be removed with a brush or plastic scraper. Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. Remove all dislodged frost from the cabinet floor. It is not necessary to switch off the appliance for the removal of this frost.
For the removal of heavy ice deposits, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply, empty the contents into cardboard boxes and wrap in thick blankets or layers of paper to keep them cold. Defrosting will be most effective if carried out when the freezer is empty and should be carried out as quickly as possible to prevent undue increase in the temperature of the contents.
Do not use metal or sharp scrapers, mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process. An increase in temperature of frozen food during defrosting will shorten the storage life. If the contents are well wrapped and placed in a cool area they should keep for several hours.
Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.
To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.
Examine the contents when replacing them in the freezer and if some of the food has thawed out it should be eaten within 24 hours, or be cooked and re-frozen.
After defrosting has finished clean the inside of the appliance with a solution of warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda and then dry thoroughly. Wash all removable parts in the same way and reassemble. Reconnect the appliance to the mains supply and leave for 2 to 3 hours on setting – 24 before introducing the food back into the freezer.

INSTALLATION POSITION

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION

The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie, drawer, Ice trays, …) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

Carry your freezer in the upright position
Repositioning the door

It is not possible to change the opening direction of your freezer door, if the door handles on your freezer are installed from the front surface of the door.
It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
If the door opening direction of your freezer may be changed, you should contact the nearest Authorised Service to have the opening direction changed.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your freezer is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed below before calling an electrician or the after sales service.
What to do if your appliance does not operate: Check that:

Your freezer is plugged in and switched on,
The mains switch in your home is not switched off,
The socket is no longer functioning. To check this, plug in an appliance that you know is working into the same socket.

What to do if your appliance performs poorly: Check that:

You have not overloaded the appliance,
The freezer temperature is set to -16,
The doors are closed properly,
There is no dust on the condenser,
There is enough space for air circulation at the rear and side of the appliance.

If there is noise:
The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. This is normal. If these sounds are different check that:

The appliance is well levelled
Nothing is touching the rear
Nothing on or in the appliance is vibrating.

Recommendations

To stop the appliance completely, unplug it from the mains socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open).

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.
Allow warm food to cool down outside the appliance.
Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (freezer flaps, freezer drawers…etc ) closed
Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

TECHNICAL DATA

The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label. The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance. Information on the model in the product database defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 can be found via the following internet link: https://eprel.ec.europa. eu/qr/400021 See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy label.

INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES

Installation and preparation of the appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual at PART 7. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including loading plans.

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Authorized service center contact information can be found at www.lord.eu. Spare parts can also be ordered at the authorized service center. According to the respective ecodesign regulation, spare parts can be obtained from the authorized service center for at least 7 or 10 years (based on the spare part type) since the last appliance model item has been placed on the market of the European Economic Area. Please have the identification mark of the model and the serial number at hand before contacting the authorized service center. The identification mark of the model and the serial number of the product can be found at the rating label placed on the outside surface at the rear of the appliance. We recommend that you write the data from the production label into this manual before you place the appliance to the place where it will be operated to facilitate finding the data later.