ARCTIS no_frost Gefrierautomaten no-frost Congélateurs électroniques Congelatori elettronici no_frost Electronic Freezer no_frost Gebrauchsanweisung Notice d’utilisation Istruzioni per l’uso Operating Instructions 818 33 53-00/5
Dear customer, Before placing your new freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions The safety of our appliances is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines: Use for Intended Purpose • The appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for freezing, for frozen storage of foods, for ice preparation or for cooling of foods.
Important Safety Instructions • Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other life-endangering situations. • Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household appliances.
• Do not place heavy articles or the appliance itself on the power cord. There is a risk of a short circuit and fire. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified personnel. In case of malfunction • If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instructions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further work on your own.
Disposal: • The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse. • The refrigerant circuit, especially the condenser at the back of the appliance, must not be damaged. • Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall. Appliance Transport Two persons are required for transport of the appliance.
3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature.
Installation The freezer needs ventilation Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Important! If the appliance is installed under, for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained.
Installation Electrical Connection A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10 ampere. If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical installation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains (e.g.
Reversing the door The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. 1 Warning! Unplug from the mains before reversing the door. Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front. Move the door bearing cover on the plinth cover from the left to the right. Close the door. 0 1. With the door closed, remove the cross-head screws from the lower door bearing and remove the door bearing downwards. 2.
Reversing the door 3. Remove the door fitting on the lower right (1) and reposition the door bearing cover from the lower left to the right of the door (2), place the door fitting supplied in the lower left of the door (3). Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side. 4. Move the upper bearing pivot to the left. 5. Carefully slide the door onto the top bearing pivot and close. 6. Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the door and fasten. 7.
The most important characteristic of your appliance • The appliance can be used as a freezing unit or as a refrigerator depending on requirement. For this purpose, the operation mode "Freezing" or the operation mode "Cooling" can be selected on the appliance. – In the operation mode "Freezing", the appliance is usable for freezing and deep-temperature storage with temperatures from -15 °C up to -24 °C.
Description of the appliance View of the appliance (various models) á à â ä ã Control panel Interior Illumination Compartments with flaps and drawers Maxi-Box Drawer (for frozen food storage only) Cold accumulation block (not on all models) There is one cold accumulation block in the freezer. Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of the cold accumulation block.
Description of the appliance Control Panel 1 2 3 4 ON/OFF button and ON/OFF indicator light (green) Temperature display Temperature setting buttons TURBO/FROSTMATIC button and TURBO/FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow) 5 ALARM OFF button and warning indicator light (red) (see section: "Control and Information Systems") Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the „+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons. These buttons are connected to the temperature display.
Description of the appliance Temperature display The temperature display shows several types of information. • In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed (ACTUAL temperature). • During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the temperature selected at the moment occurs (DESIRED temperature). • In the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function of the cooling mode "IC" for intensive cooling appears in the display .
If the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance electronics switch off the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function of the freezing mode after approx. 50 hours, and the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function of the cooling mode after 6 hours. The yellow light goes out. Important! Once the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed. ALARM OFF button With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e.g.
Initial use 0 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press ON/OFF button. The green pilot light illuminates. A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. 3. Press the ALARM OFF button to switch off the warning tone. 4. Set temperature to -18°C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjustment").
Attention! If you are using the appliance as a freezing unit: Please wait prior to putting the foodstuff to be frozen, until the freezer interior temperature has attained -18 °C, or until the red warning display goes off. Attention! If you are using this appliance as a cooling unit, after it has been used as a freezing unit: Please wait until the temperature has reached 0 °C before putting the foodstuff to be cooled in the appliance. Temperature Adjustment 0 1.
Switching the Appliance Off In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof). 0 1. To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for approx. 1 second. A so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which counts backwards from "3" to "1". After "1" is reached the appliance switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off.
Control and Information Systems The control and information system consist of the temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
Temperature memory 3 While the current freezer temperature is above -8 °C, the warmest temperature the freezer has reached during the alarm period is stored and can be called up as often as wished by pressing the ALARM OFF button. If the temperature in the freezer compartment drops to under -8 °C and the ALARM OFF button has not been pressed prior, the warning tone will switch off automatically. The red warning indicator and the temperature display will continue to flash.
Freezing (only in the operating mode "Freezing“) Except for the bottom drawer, which serves for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers are suited for freezing small quantities of food. The two upper compartments are suited for freezing of large quantities of food. Important! • The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder before freezing food. • Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate.
Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen goods; – extra–thick aluminium foil. • The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape. • Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out. • Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar (not on all models) • The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods. • The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
Cooling – meat and sausages – fresh poultry – fresh fish – milk, butter, curd cheese – berries, fruits and vegetables – salads, mushrooms. • Foodstuff unsuitable for "long fresh" cooling are: – coldness-sensitive fruits, e.g. bananas, papayas, passion fruits, avocados and citrus fruits; – coldness-sensitive vegetables, e.g. paprika, cucumber, zucchini, egg-plants, potatoes and tomatoes; – Fruits and vegetables, which should still ripen, e.g. pears. • Pack all foodstuffs prior to "long fresh" cooling.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. 1 Warning! • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts. • The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service. • The appliance defrosts automatically.
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. 1 Warning! Freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for the user. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs.
What to do if ... Malfunction The appliance is overcooling. Possible cause Remedy The temperature has been set too low. Temporarily select a higher temperature setting. Temperature is not properly Please refer to the section adjusted. "Temperature Adjustment". Door was open for a long time. Only leave the door open as long as necessary. The freezer compartment temperature is insufficient. Within the last 24 hours a large quantity of warm foods were loaded. Press TURBO/FROSTMATIC button.
What to do if ... Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Only temperatures above 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a freezing unit. The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling". Selecting the operation mode "Freezing". For that, please refer in the "Select Freezing or Cooling" chapter. Only temperatures below 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a cooling unit. Select the operation mode "Cooling".
Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: • Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. • Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. • Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time. • Noise The ventilator generates air flow whereby noise can be emitted.
Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise. • Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
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Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance information: • Model Name • Model Number (PNC) • Serial Number (S-No.
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