BestMatic SDF-126339.5 Freestanding Freezer Instruction Manual

**Freestanding Freezer

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SDF-126339.5
SDF-126339.6

Instruction manual – English

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before use make sure to read all of the below instructions in order to avoid injury or damage, and to get the best results from the appliance. Make sure to keep this manual in a safe place. If you give or transfer this appliance to someone else make sure to also include this manual. In case of damage caused by the user failing to follow the instructions in this manual, the warranty will be void. The manufacturer/importer accepts no liability for damages caused by failure to follow the manual, negligent use or use not in accordance with the requirements of this manual.

1.  Read and save these instructions. Attention: pictures in the IM are for reference only.

2. 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.

3. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.

4. 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.

5.   WARNING : Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

6. WARNING : Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

7. WARNING : Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

8. WARNING : Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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

10. This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as
    – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and another working environment;
    – farmhouses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
    – bed and breakfast type environments;
    – catering and similar non-retail applications.

11. WARNING : When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

12. WARNING : Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

13. 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 regular surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
    – Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (Only applicable to the water dispenser and water inlet system.)
    – Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, 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 refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mold from developing within the appliance.

14.  This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.

15. Climate class:
    – Extended temperate (SN): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32 °C’;
    – Temperate(N): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
    – Subtropical (ST): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
    – Tropical(T): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’.

16. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight and humidity.

17. When not in use, for cleaning, user maintenance works or with disruption, switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug (pull the plug itself, not the lead) or turn off the fuse.

18. Rega rding the information pertaining to the installation, handling, use, servicing, replacement of lamp (if applicable), cleaning and disposal of the appliance, thanks to refer to the below paragraph of the manual.

WARNING : Risk of fire / flammable materials

The coolant circuit of this unit contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas that is flammable and of high environmental compatibility. Make sure no parts of the
coolant circuit get damaged during transport and installation of the appliance.
If the coolant circuit is damaged:

•  avoid any open flames or ignition source;
•  disconnect the plug;
•  thoroughly air the room in which the appliance is installed and contact an authorized technician.

SDF-126339.5 / SDF-126339.6

TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING

Transport the appliance
Transport the appliance, if possible, in a vertical position. Otherwise, it is absolutely necessary to allow the appliance to stand upright for four hours before installation ”Prior to first use”. Protect the appliance during transport against weather influences.
Unpacking the appliance

•  Remove the appliance from its packaging.
•  To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any transport damage.

NOTE : Production residue or dust may have collected on the appliance. We recommend cleaning the appliance according to chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”.

APPLIANCE EQUIPMENT
Appliance overview

1. Temperature control
2.  Freezing compartment
3. Leveling feet
4. Freezer door

INSTALLATION

Conditions for the installation location

• Good ventilation is required around the appliance to dissipate the heat properly and to guarantee efficient cooling operation at low power consumption. Enough clearance is necessary.
  – Gap to the back approx. 50-70 mm, to the side walls each approx. 100 mm;
  – Place the appliance so that the appliance door can open without being impeded.

• Only install at a location with an ambient temperature suitable for the climate class of the appliance. The climate class can be found under “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”.

• Place the appliance on a steady and safe surface. If the appliance is not horizontally leveled, adjust the feet accordingly.

• Avoid the installation:
  – near heaters, next to a stove, direct sunlight or any other heat sources;
  – at locations with high humidity (e.g. outdoors, bathroom), as metal parts would be susceptible to corrosion under such circumstances;
  – near volatile or flammable materials (e.g. gas, fuel, alcohol, paint, etc.), in rooms which may have poor air circulation (e.g. garages).
  – Do not expose the appliance to any weather.

Electrical connection

Warning:

•  The installation to the mains supply must conform to the local standards and regulations.
•  Improper connection may cause to an electric shock!
•  Do not modify the appliance plug. If the plug does not fit properly to the outlet, let install a proper outlet by an authorized specialist.
•  The accessibility of the power plug must be ensured to disconnect the appliance from the power supply in case of an emergency.
• Make sure that the voltage supply matches the specifications on the rating label before connecting.
•  Connect the mains cable to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet.
• If the plug after installation is not accessible, a corresponding disconnect device must be available to meet the relevant safety regulations.

STARTUP / OPERATION

Prior to first use
Caution:
After transport, the appliance should be left standing upright for four hours before connecting to the power supply. Nonobservance could lead to malfunction of the cooling system and causes an appliance break-down. Clean the appliance interior including all accessory parts. Consider the instructions which we provide in the chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”.

Starting the appliance
Connect the appliance to the power supply.
Operate the temperature control referring to the section “Settings”.
Settings
Turn the temperature control clockwise, starting from this setting “MIN”; the appliance will turn on automatically.
Setting “MIN”: The appliance is on the warmest temperature.
Setting “NORMAL”: The appliance is on the normal operation with a temperature adequate for most situations.
Setting “MAX”: The appliance is on the coldest temperature.
Beware, the compressor won’t stop and works all the time.
Basically, the temperature will change depending on the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and the amount of food in the appliance.
Note :
In generally a medium power level works best for optimized food storage. A high power level also increases energy consumption.
Storing food
Note: Recommendation!
To guarantee that the temperature is low enough, you should pre-cool the appliance a few times before initial loading foods.
Caution: Always pay attention to the storage instructions on the sales packaging.
The 4-star freezer allows you to store frozen food at a temperature of ≤ -18°C for several months; to produce ice cubes and to freeze fresh food.
To avoid contamination of food, 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 (see “Cleaning and Maintenance”).
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the appliance, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
•  If the appliance is out of use for long period, follow the instructions under “Switching off”.

Storage space
If necessary, certain freezing compartments can be removed to optimize the storage space.

Freezing

• Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to the core. During freezing operation, the temperature of fresh food should be lowered as fast as possible to keep the formation of ice crystals as little as possible and not to damage the food structure.
• If possible, keep a space between the individual items, so that the cold air can circulate.
• The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
• The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise.

Storing frozen food

•  Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in a 4-star-freezer compartment in accordance with the manufacturer’s data. Make sure the food items do not defrost after purchase and to store them as fast as possible in the freezer.
• It is possible to store food for longer periods of time, up to three months. This period might vary, so observe the storage information on the packaging of the merchandise.
• Make sure that the temperature in the freezer does not rise above -18°C. For this, the unit should be defrosted regularly. A thick frozen layer deteriorates the cooling and increases the power consumption.

General safety precautions

•  Do not store bottles or cans. These can break when the contents freeze – or even explode if they contain carbonated drinks.
•  Once products have been defrosted halfway or completely, they should be consumed as soon as possible and should not be frozen again, except they have been processed to a ready meal.
• Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do not eat ice cream directly from the freezer. The cold can cause injuries in the oral cavity.
• Touching metal parts inside the unit can cause symptoms like burns if the skin is very sensitive.
•  Never touch frozen food with moist or wet hands.

Operating noise

Switching off
If the appliance is out of use for long periods:

• Remove the appliance content.
•  Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•  Defrost and clean the device thoroughly (see ”Cleaning and Maintenance”).
•  Leave open the appliance door to avoid the formation of mold and unpleased odor.

Tips for energy saving

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply if it isn’t in use.
•  Do not install the appliance near stoves, heaters or other heat sources. In case of higher ambietemperatures, the compressor will run more frequently and longer.
•  Ensure enough ventilation at the bottom and rear side. Never block ventilation openings.
• Adjust the temperature not colder than necessary.
• Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the appliance.
• Open the appliance door only as necessary.
• Defrost the unit regularly.
• The seal of the appliance door must be completely intact so that the door closes properly.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Warning:

•  Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning and user maintenance.

•  Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appliance; moisture could enter electrical components. Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage the plastic parts.

•  The unit must be dry before restarting operation.
  Caution:

•  Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive items.

•  Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

•  Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

Cleaning the appliance including interior

•  Clean the appliance interior, the exterior surfaces, the accessories and the door seal regularly with warm water and mild detergent; or with a clean, damp microfiber cloth without a cleaning agent.
• Remove the appliance content and store it at a cool location.
• After everything was thoroughly dried, you can restart the operation.

Defrosting

Caution:
Never use metal objects (e.g. knifes) to remove ice from the evaporator. Otherwise, it can be damaged.
Note : To achieve better cooling and to save energy, defrost the appliance regularly as follows:

•  To start the defrosting process, disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
•  Remove the appliance content and keep covered at a cool location.
•  Place a drip tray under to catch leaking water.
• When the ice has melted, wipe the condensate away and dry the appliance interior.
• Then you may restart the appliance by connecting the plug and turning the temperature control.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before you contact an authorized specialist

setting / ambient temperature.
Unblock the ventilation openings, install the unit freely.
Loading is too warm| Check the temperature setting / ambient temperature.
Open the door only as long as necessary.
Loud noise during operation| Check the appliance position.
See the section “Operating noise”.
Water on the unit bottom| Check the temperature setting.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Note : If a problem persists after following the steps above, contact your trader or an authorized technician.

Climate class:
– Extended temperate (SN): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32 °C’;
– Temperate(N): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C’;
Subtropical (ST): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C’;
– Tropical(T): ‘this refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C’;
Note : More data information, please scan the QR code on the energy label.

GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Before delivery, our devices are subjected to rigorous quality control. If, despite all care, the damage has occurred during production or transportation, please return the device to your dealer. In addition to statutory legal rights, the purchaser has an option to claim under the terms of the following guarantee: For the purchased device we provide 2 years guarantee, commencing from the day of sale. If you have a defective product, you can directly go back to the point of purchase. Defects that arise due to improper handling of the device and malfunctions due to interventions and repairs by third parties or the fitting of non-original parts are not covered by this guarantee. Always keep your receipt, without the receipt you can’t claim any form of warranty. Damage caused by not following the instruction manual will lead to a void of warranty, if this results in inconsequential damages then we will not be liable. Neither can we hold responsible for material damage or personal injury caused by improper use or if the instruction manual are not properly executed? Damage to accessories does not mean free replacement of the whole appliance. In such case please contact our service department. Broken glass or breakage of plastic arts is always subject to a charge. Defects to consumables or parts subjected to wearing, as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the warranty and are to be paid. The guarantee period of the spare parts is 2 years. If you need replacement, please contact our customer service.
• ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
  Recycling – European Directive 2012/19/EU
  This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
  For professional repair and ordering spare parts, please contact our customer service.

Manufactured by: Emerio Deutschland GmbH
Lerchenweg 3, 40789 Monheim am Rhein, Deutschland
Service Hot Line: +49 3222 1097 615

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