Montpellier MCF99-ECO 99 Litre Chest Freezer Instruction Manual

Chest Freezer
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing this Montpellier Chest Freezer.
Our Freezers have been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability, and performance to give you years of trouble-free use.
You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing or using your Freezer to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Your Chest Freezer is covered by a comprehensive two-year Parts & Labour Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your Freezer, you can rest assured that you are fully protected against the cost of repairs for the first 24 months. Please note that any claim must be accompanied by the model reference number, serial number, and proof of purchase.
To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can be found on the rear of the machine.
There are two ways to register your Guarantee:
Online: Visit the Support page on our website and complete the online Product Registration form. www.montpellier-appliances.com
By Post: Simply detach and fill in the form provided, attach a stamp and send it in the post. Don’t forget to include your e-mail address so that we can send confirmation through to you.
Note: We are unable to take registrations over the phone.

Safety warnings

1.1 Warning
Warning: Risk of fire/flammable materials

This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar 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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
DO not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. THE appliance has to be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.
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 damage the refrigerant circuit.
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: Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulators for its use of flammable blowing gas and refrigerant.
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.
DO not use extension cords or ungrounded two-prong adapters.
DANGER : Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
-Take off the doors. -Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
THE refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply before attempting the installation of accessories.
Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable. Therefore, when the appliance is scrapped, it shall be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with a corresponding qualification other than being disposed of by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
FOREN standard: 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 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.
IEC standard: 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.)
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions: – Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase in 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 48 h; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (note 1)
— 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 3/4_; compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream, and making ice cubes. (note 2)
— One;! -, two Ix- -x: -and three-star -x- jel compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food. ( note 3 )
— 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. Note 1,2,3: Please confirm whether it is applicable according to your product compartment type.

1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols

Prohibition symbols
The symbols indicate prohibited matters, and those behaviors are forbidden. Non-compliance with the instructions may result in product damages or endanger the personal safety of users.
Warning symbol
The symbols indicate matters that must be followed, and those behaviors must be strictly executed in line with the operational requirements. Non- compliance with the instructions may result in product damages or endanger the personal safety of users.
Note symbols
The symbols indicate matters to pay attention to, and these behaviors shall be specially noted. Due precautions are needed or minor or moderate injuries or damages of the product will be caused.
This manual contains lots of important safety information Please read it carefully before use.
1.3 Electricity related warnings

• Do not connect/plug this appliance into an extension lead. Please connect to the main socket.

• Do not pull the power cord when pulling the power plug of the freezer. Please firmly grasp the plug and pull out it from the socket directly.
  Do not damage the power cord under any condition so as to ensure safety use, do not use it when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.

• Worn or damaged power cord shall be replaced in manufacturer-authorized maintenance stations.

• The power plug should be fully inserted into the socket as this could cause a power issue or at worst, a possible fire.

• Do not unplug the freezer and other electrical appliances considering that spark may cause a fire.

• To ensure safety, it is not recommended to place electrical appliances of any type on the top of the freezer unless stated by the manufacturer.

1.4 Please do Not….

• Do not try to disassemble or reconstruct the freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.

• The damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or related professionals in order to avoid danger.

• The gaps between freezer doors and between doors and freezer body are small, be noted not to put your hand in these areas to prevent from squeezing the finger. Please be gentle when opening the freezer door to avoid falling articles.

• Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the freezer is running, especially metal containers in order to avoid frostbite.

• Do not allow children to enter or climb the freezer to prevent children are sealed in the freezer or children are injured by the falling freezer.

• Do not spray or wash the freezer; do not put the freezer in moist places easy to be splashed with water so as not to affect the electrical insulation properties of the freezer.

• Do not place heavy objects on the top of the freezer considering that objects may fall when open the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.

• Please pull out the plugin case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the freezer to the power supply within five minutes to prevent damages to the compressor due to successive starts.

1.5 Warnings related to placing items

• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile, and highly corrosive items in the freezer to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.

• Do not place flammable items near the freezer to avoid fires.

• This product is a household freezer and shall be only suitable for the storage of foods. According to national standards, a household freezer shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs, or biological products.

• Do not place items such as bottled or sealed containers of fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the freezer to prevent bursts and other losses.

1.6 Warnings for energy

1. The freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the appliance is designed.
2. The fact that effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments or cabinets or in low-temperature compartments or cabinets, and that some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold;
3. The need to not exceed the storage time recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food in food-freezer and frozen-food storage compartments or cabinets;
4. The precautions are necessary to prevent an undue rise in the temperature of the frozen food while defrosting the refrigerating appliance, such as wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance, or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
6. The necessity that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the appliance, in order to prevent children from being locked freezer inside.

1.7 Warnings related to the disposal
The freezer’s refrigerant and cyclopentane foam materials are combustible materials and discarded freezers should be isolated from fire sources and can not be burned. Please transfer the freezer to qualified professional recycling companies for processing to avoid damages to the environment or other hazards.
Please remove the door of the freezer and shelves which shall be properly placed to avoid accidents of children entering and playing in the freezer.
Correct Disposal of this product：
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.

Proper use of freezer

2.1 Names of components

The picture above is only for indicative purposes only, the product may differ due to the manual being used for multiple models. For more information, consult your retailer or call Montpellier on 03333 234 473. The freezer is suitable for the storage of meat, fish, vegetables, and other foodstuffs as long as recommended for use on the food labels.
Please note: Always consult the food label for safe storage times of food within your freezer.
Notice:
After long-term use, there may be a certain degree of wear and tear with the hinge which can cause the hinge to become noisy or squeaky when opening & closing the lid and could possibly reduce the service life of the hinge. It is recommended to grease the hinge once a year as doing so can effectively eliminate noise and extend the service life of the hinge.
2.2 Temperature Control

• Once you have plugged in the chest freezer, the “POWER” lamp will shine(green light). Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise, the temperature inside the chest freezer will get to a lower temperature the further you turn the control knob.
• “COOLING ” means cooling zone,
• “FREEZING” means the freezing zone.
• “Recommended setting”see the schematic marking position (Red Arrows)

( The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor )
2.3 Placement

• Before using the freezer, remove all packaging materials including bottom cushions and foam pads and tapes inside the freezer, tear off the protective film on the door and the freezer body.

• Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in moist or watery places to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.

• The freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy.

• The freezer should not be sat on the carpet as this can cause the cabinet to sweat.

• The top space of the freezer shall be greater than 70cm, and the distances from both sides and backside shall be more than 20cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

2.4 Start to use

• The freezer shall stay for half an hour before connecting power when it is first started.
• The freezer shall run 2 to 3 hours before loading fresh or frozen foods; the freezer shall run for more than 4 hours in summer in advance considering that the ambient temperature is high.

2.5 Energy saving tips

• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing them in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
  lose quality or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.

• The appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extend searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

Maintenance of freezer

3.1 Cleaning

• Dust behind the freezer and on the ground shall be timely cleaned to improve the cooling effect and energy saving.

• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris.

• Clean the door gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odor.

• Please turn off the power before cleaning, remove all food, basket, container, etc.

• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the freezer, with two tablespoons of baking soda and a quart of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let it dry naturally before turning on the power.

• For areas that are difficult to clean in the freezer (such as gaps or corners), it is recommended to wipe them regularly with a soft rag, soft brush, etc. and when necessary, combined with some auxiliary tools (such as thin sticks) to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.

• Do not use soap, detergent, scrub powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odors in the interior of the freezer or contaminated food.

• Clean the baskets with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.

• Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.

• Wipe the outer surface of the freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.

• Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives(such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline items, which may damage the freezer surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.

• Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

Please unplug the freezer for defrosting and cleaning.
3.2 Defrost

The freezer shall be manually defrosted.

• Unplug the freezer and open the freezer door, remove foods and shelving basket before defrosting;

• Open the outflow hole and drainage hole (and place water container at the outflow hole);
  indoor frost will naturally melt, wipe the defrost water with a dry, soft cloth. When the frost softens, an ice scraper might be used to the accelerate de-icing process.

• Please remove the food and put in a cool place when defrosting before removing accessories.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit!
3.3 Stop using

• Power failure: Foods can be preserved for a couple of hours even in summer in case of power failure;
  it is recommended to reduce the frequency of opening doors and do not put fresh foods into the freezer.

• Long-time nonuse: Please unplug the freezer left unused for a long time for cleaning. Keep the door open to avoid the bad odor.

• Moving: Do not turn upside or vibrate the freezer, the carrying angle can not be greater than 45 ° Do not hold the door and hinge when moving this unit.

Continuous operation is recommended when the freezer is plugged in. Please do not stop the freezer unless needed so as not to affect the freezer’s service life.

Troubleshooting

The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after- sale service department if the issues still occur.

In operation| Whether the freezer is plugged and connected to power; Low voltage;
Whether temperature control knob is in the work area; Failure power or tripping circuit.
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Odor| Odorous foods should closely wrapped; Whether foods are rotten;
Whether the interior shall be cleaned.
Long-term operation of compressor| It is normal that the freezer operates for a longer time in summer when the ambient temperature is higher; Do not put too much food in the freezer at one time; Do not put foods until they are cooled; Frequent opening of freezer door; Thick frost layer (defrost is needed).
Illuminating light does not shine| Whether the freezer is connected to power, whether the light is damaged.
The freezer door can not be properly closed| The freezer door is stuck by food packages; Too much food; an Unbalanced freezer.
Loud noises| Whether the floor is flat, whether the placement of freezer is stable;
Whether the freezer accessories are properly placed.
Transient difficulty in door opening| After refrigeration, there will be a pressure difference between the inside and outside of the freezer to result in transient difficulty in the door opening. This is a normal physical phenomenon.
Freezer enclosure heat Condensation| The freezer enclosure may emit heat during operation especially in summer, this is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a normal phenomenon.
Condensation: condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is large, this is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped away with a dry towel.
Airflow sound Buzz Clatter| Refrigerants circulating in the refrigerant lines will produce an eruption of sound and grunts which is normal does not affect the cooling effect. Buzz will be generated by running the compressor, especially when starting up or shutting down. The solenoid valve or electric switch valve will clatter which is a normal phenomenon and does not affect the operation.

Here For You

After-sales assistance
If you continue to experience problems with your Chest Freezer, please call the Montpellier customer service helpline on 03333 234 473.
Please have all your product details available, including the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and your retailer’s details before registering a fault.
The service call cannot progress without this information. Your 2-year Manufacturers guarantee
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STAT UTORY RIGHTS.
Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you against the cost of repairs during the first 24 months from the date of purchase provided that:
Any claim is accompanied by evidence of the model reference, model serial number, and proof of purchase, such as a Sales Receipt, showing that the appliance was purchased within the 24 months prior to the date of claim.
What is not covered under the Guarantee

• Any appliance not correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Any appliance that is used for anything other than domestic purposes.
• Any defect caused by accident. misuse, unauthorized modification or inexpert repair.
• Cost of Call-out where a fault cannot be found with the appliance.
• Cost of Call-out for work covering routine maintenance, such as, but not exclusively, cleaning of filters or defrosting.
• Cost of Call-out for work required to correct the alignment of doors following door reversal procedures carried out by you.
• Use of the appliance by anyone other than the Householder.
• Use in any commercial environment.
• Consumable items, such as but not exclusively, fuses in plugs, bulbs, and breakable items which require routine replacement.
• Repair costs incurred that have not been authorized by Montpellier and/or carried out by a non-approved Montpellier engineer.

YOUR GUARANTEE IS VALID ONLY IN THE UK.
To register your appliance simply complete the card in your appliance pack and return it with a stamp affixed or
alternatively you can register online at www.montpellier- appliances.com/support
SERVICE HELP-LINE
Should your appliance develop a fault? please call the Montpellier customer service helpline on 03333 234 473.
Please remember to have all your product details available, including the model number, serial number, date of purchase, and your retailer’s details before registering a fault.
Your service call cannot progress without this information.
Montpellier Domestic Appliances Ltd.
Unit 1, Tewkesbury Retail Park, Northway Lane,
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8JU
www.montpellier-appliances.com
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product 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. 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. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

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