SNAIGE F 27FG Upright Freezer Instruction Manual

F 27FG
UPRIGHT FREEZER

Instruction for Use

DEAR CUSTOMER!
Some provisions in this user manual are unified for refrigerating products of different types (for a refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer, or freezer). CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual. Keep this manual for future reference, or to pass it over to the next user.
General information:
The appliance is an upright freezer and is intended to be used in households and similar applications.
The freezer compartment is designed for the freezing and long-term storage of food products. There is a frost-free freezing system (No Frost)
CE conformity. At the time of its market launch, this appliance complies with the requirements stipulated in the guidelines of the council for the harmonization of the legal
provisions of the member states on electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2014/30 / EU and on the use of electrical equipment within certain voltage limits Directive 2014/35 / EU. This appliance is marked with the CE mark and has a declaration of conformity for inspection by the responsible market surveillance authorities.

GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE

General safety requirements:

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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.
• WARNING: Disposal of the appliance should be according to national rules.

WARNING: Do not damage the appliance refrigeration system. It contains the refrigerant gas R600a. If the refrigeration system is damaged:

• Do not use any open flame.

• Avoid sparks-do does not turn on any electrical appliances or lighting fixtures.

• Immediately ventilate the room: air the room in which the appliance is placed for a
  few minutes (the size of the room for a product containing isobutane / R600a must be at least 4 m3 ) to avoid damage to the cooling system.
  ****C-Pentane is used as a blowing agent in the insulation foam and it is a flammable gas.

• This appliance is not designed for the storage of explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant.

• It is prohibited to store petrol and other flammable liquids near the appliance.

• The appliance should be used only for storing foodstuffs.

Children and vulnerable people safety:

• Do not allow children to play with the appliance or to plug it in or unplug from the electricity supply socket. Do not allow children to play with the packaging material from the appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• 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.

Requirements for the connection to the mains:

• The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label. This product complies with all binding CE labeling directives. The earthed electrical socket by which the appliance is connected to the mains should be in an accessible place. It is a legal requirement that the appliance is properly earthed. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage or injury which may result from the failure to fulfill this requirement.
• To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified personnel and with a cable of the same type.
• It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be bent, straightened, or wound. If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void.
• Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring and a single socket and must have a VDE/GS safety certificate. If an extension lead is used (with a protection ring and safety certificate), its socket must be located at a safe distance, away from the sinks, and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or wastewater.
• The frequency and power of the electricity supply in your house must conform to the general data parameters of the appliance as it is shown in the product label.
• When positioning the appliance, be careful that the electrical cord isn’t squeezed in order to avoid its damage. Do not store heavy objects such as cooling devices or other devices next to the appliance in such a way that they could squeeze and damage the electrical cord. This can cause a short circuit and a fire.
• Make sure that the plug of the electrical cord is not squeezed by the back wall of the appliance or otherwise damaged. A damaged plug can be the cause of a fire!

**Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person whit a cable of the same type.
Requirements for safe use:**

• It is forbidden to use a technically damaged appliance.

• If the appliance is unplugged (for cleaning, moving to another place, etc.), it may
  be repeatedly switched on after 15 min.

• When performing activities, such as cleaning, maintenance, or moving, the appliance must be completely disconnected from the power supply (by pulling the plug out from the socket). Do not pull on the cord, but hold the body of the plug instead.

• Do not set up the device outdoors.

• In an emergency, pull the power plug out of the socket immediately.

• Do not place any switched-on electrical devices on top of the appliance because this may cause the ignition of plastic parts.

• Do not place any dishes with liquids on top of the appliance and do not keep flowers in vases or other liquid-filled vessels on the appliance.

• Do not climb on or sit on the appliance, do not lean on or hang on the appliance doors, and do not allow children to do this.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

The appliance should be transported in the vertical position ; do not tilt any more than 30°. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage to the appliance that results from non-compliance with the instructions for transportation.
**The manufacturer guarantees reliable operation of the refrigerator when the relative air humidity is not greater than 70 percent and the ambient temperature is:
+16 TO +32 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class N);
+16 TO +38 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class ST );
+16 TO +43 DEGREES CELSIUS (Climate class T** ).

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

Positioning:

• This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
  appliance.
  ****Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold, such as the construction appendices, garages, or wine cellars. Place the appliance away from heat sources such as kitchen stove/oven, radiators, or direct sunlight. The appliance must not touch any pipes for heating, gas or water supply, or any other electrical devices.

Minimum distances from the heat sources:

• from the electric gas and other ovens – 30 mm,
• from oil or coal-fired ovens – 300 mm,
• from built-in ovens – 50 mm

If there is no possibility of ensuring the above-mentioned distances, provide an appropriate insulation board.

• Do not cover the ventilation holes at the top of the appliances – it must be good air circulation around the appliance. There should be a gap of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance body and any furniture that may be above it. If this requirement is not followed, the appliance consumes more electrical energy and its compressor may overheat. ▶

• The appliance must stand on a level surface and must not touch the wall. If necessary, regulate the height of the appliance by adjusting the leveling feet: by turning them clockwise – the front of the appliance rises, by turning them counterclockwise – it comes down.If the appliance is tilted slightly backward – the doors will close by themselves.

• ◀If the appliance is placed in a corner, a gap must be left between the appliance body and the wall so that the freezer compartment door can be opened enough to pull out the frozen product drawer. External dimensions for installation:

Preparing for operation:
It is recommended to prepare the appliance for operation with a helper.

• The appliance must only be transported in its vertical position; do not tilt any more than 30°.
• Remove package. Lift the appliance away from foamed polystyrene base. Tear off adhesive tapes. Remove all red-colored parts from the shelves (fig. 2.).

NOTE. When you open the freezer compartment door a little red packing detail will fall out – it is for transportation purposes only.

• When positioning the appliance in the chosen location, it will move more easily into position if you lift the front a little and incline it backward, allowing it to roll on its casters. When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door handles, do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator, and do not touch the compressor unit.
• Take two supports 1 from the bag and insert them into guide 2 at the top back part of the appliance (see fig). ▶

The appliance should not be connected to the mains until all packing and transport materials aren’t removed. Suitably dispose of the packaging material.

First use:

• Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.
• Once the unit has been positioned, wait for about 30 minutes before it is connected to the mains.

If the unit has been tilted more than 30° during transport: wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. If this is not done, the appliance compressor may fail.

• When first starting up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE, BASIC PARTS

3 Frozen products section(s)
4 Shelf for bottles

NOTE. The technical data of the appliance can be found on the rating label attached to the inside wall of the appliance. For more information about the appliance, scan the  R code on the enclosed energy label and/or visit the official website of the product database: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu

ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION,

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

When connecting the device to the mains for the first time, the blue temperature indicating segment lights up at -20 (factory temperature setting -20 °C, but you can select the
the preferred temperature according to your needs).

1. – Temperature adjustment button. Activate temperature button 1: tap and keep until the temperature indicating segment starts to flash in blue (active). Then release
   button 1 and tap repeatedly until the required temperature segment is blue (activated). One tap changes the temperature by one position.

The temperature setting operates in a circle: for example, the active segment is at -22, and if you want to set -18 °C after activation you have to tap the temperature button 1 3 times – until the temperature indicates the segment at +9 turns blue.
Freezer temperature is adjustable on a five-point scale:
-16 – highest temperature (lowest cooling).
-24 – lowest temperature (highest cooling).
NOTE. After power loss, the device turns on automatically, saving the last user-set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
IF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT DOOR IS OPEN MORE THAN 30 SECONDS an audible warning signal sounds and silencing when the door is closed.
If the room temperature is below +16 °C, we recommend that you set a lower temperature with the temperature-selection button ( 1 ).
Cooling device on/off
SHUTDOWN. Tap and hold button 1 until the three temperature indicative segments are blue, and the light in the refrigerator compartment turns off. CAUTION! Voltage remains turned on.
SWITCHING ON. Tap and hold button 1 until the set temperature indication segment is blue. WARNING! The electric current is not switched off.
NOTE: after turning on the cooling device, the last temperature set by the user will be saved.
2 – Temperature indicator segments. The temperature set-point segment is illuminated in blue (active), while the other temperature value segments are grey (inactive).
3 – The Fast Freeze function is activated by tapping button 3. When the Fast Freeze function is on, the white segment in the center of the button is on. The Fast Freeze function switches off automatically after 52 hours at the latest. The user can manually deactivate the quick freeze function at any time by touching button 3.

STORAGE AND FREEZING OF FOODSTUFFS

To avoid food contamination, follow the instructions below:

• Prolonged opening of the door can significantly increase the temperature in the compartments of the appliance: only open the door for the time required to place/remove food.
• Regularly clean surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
• Store fresh meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not come into contact with or drip on other food.
• If the appliance is left empty for a long time, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from forming inside the appliance.

Freezing of foodstuffs
When freezing large quantities of fresh food, turn on the Fast Freeze function 24 hours in advance – tap Fast Freeze function button 3 (see Fig. 3). The segment in the center of the button will light. Place fresh food prepared for freezing in one or two lines in the fast freezing section. After 24 hours, move the frozen food products from the Fast Freeze section into the storage section drawer(s) (see Fig. 1). The Fast Freeze function automatically shuts off when a temperature below –18 °C is achieved. The light goes out in the center of the FAST FREEZE button.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM QUANTITY OF FROZEN FOODS IN THE TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (see in the rating label).

• Leave a space of at least 3 cm between refrigerated food and the upper partitions.
• Do not put unpackaged food in the freezer compartments.
• IMPORTANT! Do not freeze liquid food in glass containers or bottles. Do not freeze sparkling drinks.
• Fresh frozen food must not come into contact with food that has already been frozen.
• Do not freeze food that is above ambient temperature.
• Strictly adhere to the expiration date for frozen foods as stated by the manufacturer on the product packaging.
• WE RECOMMEND THAT FROZEN FISH AND SAUSAGE SHOULD BE STORED IN THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT NOT LONGER THAN 6 MONTHS; CHEESE, POULTRY, PORK, LAMB – NOT MORE THAN 8 MONTHS; BEEF, FRUIT, AND VEGETABLES
  – NOT LONGER THAN 12 MONTHS.

CAUTION! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example, due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

DEFROSTING, CLEANING, AND CARE

FREEZER COMPARTMENT gets defrosted automatically: it operates a frost-free cooling system (No Frost). However, according to how often the freezer door was opened and closed, and to – how warm products were placed into the appliance, the frost can accumulate on the walls of the freezer inner liner and drawers. It is normal. But the thicker is the layer of frost, the higher is power consumption. In case if No Frost system had not managed to evaporate the excess moisture and the frost layer has formed on, you should defrost the appliance. To defrost the appliance, follow the steps in sequence:

• WARNING! Turn the appliance off and pull the plug out of the electrical socket.
• Remove food from the freezer compartment. The frozen foodstuffs will not warm up too much while you are thawing the freezer compartment if you cover them with a thick cloth and keep them in a cool place.
• Pull out the meltwater gutter, turn it 180 and hook it up. After melting, place the dish with a water gutter (see fig. 4)
• Leave the appliance compartment door open. After the frost has thawed, dry the surfaces and accessories dry.
• Remove the meltwater gutter, turn it 180º again and replace it. Close the appliance door. Turn on the appliance.
  REGULARLY CLEAN THE APPLIANCE.

Note: before cleaning the cooling device and its rear compartment part, the device must be disconnected from the mains by unplugging.

• Protect the appliance’s inner surfaces and plastic parts from fats, acids, and sauces. In case of accidental spills – immediately clean with warm soapy water or dishwashing
  detergent. Wipe dry.

• Regularly clean the hermetic gaskets of the doors. Wipe dry.

• Regularly clean the thaw water channel space in the refrigerator with a special cleaner for that purpose (see fig.).

• At least once a year clean dust away from the back part of the appliance body and the compressor. A soft brush, electrostatic cloth, or vacuum cleaner may be used for cleaning.

• DO NOT use detergents containing abrasive particles, acid, alcohol, or benzene for cleaning the appliance’s inner and outer surfaces. DO not use for cleaning cloths or sponges that have coarse surfaces intended for scrubbing.

• If the appliance is to be left switched off for an extended period, leave its doors open.

CHANGING THE OPENING DIRECTION OF THE DOORS

It is recommended that changing the opening direction of the doors should be done with a helper. You will need two spanners No. 8 and No. 10 and an ahead screwdriver.
When changing the opening direction of the doors, YOU CAN NOT lay the freezer horizontally!
Warning: Always disconnect the unit from the mains before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.
Before you start, please note the following:

• Always ensure that the correct number of washers is used on all hinge bolts and screws.
• So that the doors can close tightly against the frame, take the utmost care that they are properly aligned during reassembly.

1. Remove covers c from the inside of the housing and door and the upper bracket 6 together with the nut and washers and the gasket under the bracket. Remove the refrigerator door.

2. Remove the bottom cover 1.

3. Unscrew the shaft 2 from the lower bracket 7. Screw it together with all the washers into bracket 7 on the other (opposite) side, symmetrically to the former position (see figure). Slide the door onto the 7 axles of the bracket.

4. Rotate the bracket 6 with the washers on the shaft and the plastic gasket at an angle of 1800, unscrew the shaft together with the washers and screw in on the opposite side
   of the bracket. After inserting bracket 6 , screw it into the refrigerator compartment door on the opposite side of the refrigerator in the upper holes.

5. Cover the bracket and the remaining empty cavity with lids c.

6. Remove the screw caps a and the blinds b. Unscrew the screws securing the handles. Move the handles in the opposite direction and tighten. Press the blinds into the remaining holes in the door and place the covers on the screws.

7. Remove cover 10 from the lower cover 1 and insert it into the guides on the other side of the lower cover (symmetrical to the previous position). Insert the left and right
   legs of the lower cover 1 into the holes (see figure) and slide until the cover locks in place.

**Wait for about 30 minutes before it is connected to the mains. If the unit has been tilted to more than 30°, wait for about 4 hours before reconnecting it to the mains.**

OPERATION PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

• The appliance is plugged into the mains but it does not work. Check that your house’s electricity supply installations are in order. Check that the plug is correctly
  inserted into the electricity supply socket.

• Temperature segment in center of button is red. Cooling device is operating in emergency mode. Contact the refrigeration appliance’s maintenance and repair company
  without delay.

• Temperature cannot be set, FAST FREEZE function cannot be activated. Close the refrigerator door, turn off the cooling device – disconnect the power supply cord
  from the outlet, and wait 12 minutes. After the specified time, plug the power cord back into the outlet and perform the required action: set the temperature or turn on the FAST FREEZE function.

• The noise has become louder. Check that the appliance is standing stable, on a level place. To make it level, regulate the front feet. Check if the appliance is not touching any furniture and that no part of the refrigeration system at the back part of the appliance body is touching the wall. Pull the appliance away from any furniture or walls. Check that the cause of increased noise isn’t due to bottles, cans, or dishes in the appliance that might be touching each other.

• Water has appeared under the appliance. The thaw water collection tray has slipped off the compressor. Place the tray on top of the compressor.

• When the appliance door is opened, the rubber sealing gasket pulls out. The gasket is smeared with sticky foodstuffs (fat, syrup). Clean the sealing gasket and the
  groove for it with warm water containing soap or dishwashing detergent and wipe dry. Put the rubber sealing gasket back into the place

• High temperature in appliance, the compressor operation pauses are short. Ascertain whether the appliance doors are shutting tightly, whether the door wasn’t kept
  open longer than necessary when taking out or putting in foodstuffs or whether a large amount of warm food was placed in the appliance.

• The top of the appliance has condensation on it. The ambient relative air humidity is above 70 %. Ventilate the room where the appliance stands and if possible remove
  the cause of the humidity.

Remarks on the appliance operating noise. As the appliance operates and goes through the freezing cycle, various noises will be emitted. This is normal and is not a sign
of any malfunction. As the refrigerant circulates around the refrigeration system, it causes sounds like murmuring, bubbling, or rustling. Louder sounds like popping or clicking may be heard for a short time as the refrigerator’s compressor switches on.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Important Note:
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about the treatment, recovery, and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service, or the retailer where you purchased the product.
Our packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials, which can be reused:

• The external packaging is made of cardboard/foil
• The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyrene (PS)
• Polyethylene (PE) foils and bags

The refrigerants and foaming agents, which are 100% free of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our product. Therefore we are helping to protect the ozone layer and prevent the increase of greenhouse effects. Also, innovative technology and environmentally friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption.

RISK FROM OLD APPLIANCE!
Keep children under the age of 8 away from the power cord of the appliance. Keep children away from the packaging materials.
Playing children can lock themselves in the device or get into other life- threatening situations.

• Remove or destroy existing snap locks and bolt locks.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Always supervise children in the vicinity of the old appliance.

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