Important Safety Instructions READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using this appliance, including the following: Electrical safety • Voltage: Plug the appliance in a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power outlet, which must be in good working order.
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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.) Cleaning and maintenance • Disconnect: Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains socket before cleaning, maintenance or servicing. Failure to do so can result in electric shock, injury or death. Do not connect or disconnect the plug when your hands are wet. •...
Product Overview Scope of delivery Upright freezer Other inclusions (not shown) Instruction manual Thermostat knob Warranty certificate Transparent drawers Levelling feet Freezer door NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased. All images in this manual are for reference purposes only.
Getting Started Unpacking • Packaging materials: This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Remove all packaging materials from around and inside the appliance and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use.
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Getting Started (Cont.) Installation Fig. 1 Space requirements • Door opening: Place the unit so there is enough space for the door to open easily (Fig. 1). • Clearances: Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet, which is necessary to cool the appliance parts.
Operating Instructions Temperature setting The temperature control is located at the top Fig. 3 of the freezer frame (Fig. 3). The MIN mark indicates the warmest setting, NORMAL is the medium setting suitable for normal use, and MAX is the coldest setting. •...
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Operating Instructions (Cont.) Storing frozen food • When buying frozen food, only buy quantities that you can store straight away; use an insulated container for your shopping and when you get home, place the food in the freezer immediately. • When storing pre-packed, commercially frozen food, follow the food manufacturer’s instructions for storing the food in a home freezer.
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Operating Instructions (Cont.) Power failure Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature inside your freezer, if you minimise the number of times the door is opened. However, if the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take proper steps to protect your food.
FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide If you experience a problem with your freezer, check in the following table for solutions to help you solve the problem. If after these checks you still have a problem with your freezer, call the after sales support line for advice. CAUTION: Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.
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FAQs & Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Problem Solution The external The exterior freezer walls (side panels) can be warmer than room freezer temperature. This is normal while the compressor works to transfer surfaces are heat from inside the freezer cabinet. If necessary, please use warm.
Other Useful Information WARNING! Before defrosting or cleaning the freezer, make sure it is switched off and disconnect- ed from the power supply. Failure to do so can result in electric shock or injury. Defrosting the freezer For efficient operation and minimum energy consumption, defrost the freezer when the frost on the freezer walls is building up;...
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) Door reversal This appliance has the capability of opening the door from either the left or right side. If your set-up requires changing the opening direction, proceed as follow: IMPORTANT! You will need: • Make sure you have someone there to help you, do not try to do this on your own. •...
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) 3. Remove the cover and screws at the left side and fit them to the right side (Fig. 6). 4. Carefully lay down the rear of the cabinet on a soft pad. Remove the two levelling feet first, then unscrew the door hinge and the left foot base (Fig.
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) 6. Install the hinge at the left side and the foot base at the right side. Then screw the two levelling feet with their original parts (Fig. 10). 7. Unscrew the top hinge pin and mount it to the left hole (Fig. 11). Fig.
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Other Useful Information (Cont.) External handle installation If the handle needs to be repositioned, please follow the pictorial instructions below (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 After Sales Support 18 18 (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org...
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All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician and only genuine spare parts must be used. Technical specifications Model AK-245-UF Rated voltage, frequency and current 220-240V~ 50Hz 0.78A Climate class Electrical protection class...
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Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 649 or (NZ) 0800 836 761 for advice.