CONTENTS Your freezer Introduction Safety instructions Installation and connection Selecting the location Connecting the appliance Changing the side on which the door opens / building the appliance into a cupboard Before using the appliance for the first time Before you use the appliance for the first time Energy-saving advice Description of the appliance Appliance...
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CONTENTS Other Faults table Environmental aspects Disposal of packaging and appliance Pictograms used Important information Warning; risk of fire / flammable materials EN 3...
YOUR FREEZER Introduction Congratulations on choosing this Asko freezer. This product is designed with simple operation and optimum comfort in mind. These instructions for use explain how you can make best use of this appliance. These instructions contain information about the operation of the appliance and background information that may be of help to you during its use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Safety of children and vulnerable people •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety • The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination. • WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: –...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation • WARNING! This appliance should only be connected by a registered installer. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection • WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • The appliance must be earthed. • All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire. • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disposal • WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation • Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance. •...
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Selecting the location • Place the appliance in a dry and well aired room. The permitted ambient temperature range for the appliance depends on the appliance’s climate class, which is shown on the type plate. • Do not place the appliance near a source of heat, such as a gas cooker, radiator or boiler, etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION • The appliance must be placed at a distance of about 5 cm from the wall, back and sides of a cupboard. A kitchen cupboard above the refrigerator must have a gap of at least 5 cm between the back of the cupboard and the wall.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Freeze burn hazard To avoid freeze burn, never put frozen food in your mouth and do not touch frozen food. In the event of a defect or power cut, do not open the freezer compartment unless the appliance has been out of operation for more than the hours indicated on the appliance’s type plate (temperature rise time).
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Before you use the appliance for the first time Do not connect the appliance to the mains until you have carefully read the instructions for the correct and safe use of the appliance. As these instructions are for various types and models, it is possible that the instructions for use refer to settings or parts that are not available on your appliance.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Appliance This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class (E). Control panel LED interior lighting NoFrost freezer unit Freezer compartment Freezer drawers Best location for freezing fresh food. EN 15...
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Operating the appliance Appliance on/off, temperature settings, and extra function key Temperature display The indicator for the selected temperature will be lit. Intensive freezing function indicator Symbol C will be lit when the intensive freezing function is activated. High temperature indicator To set the appliance temperature or activate extra functions, press the A key successively.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Adjusting the temperature in the appliance • The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of -18 °C. • After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator before the temperature drops to the selected setting.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Intensive freezing (FastFreeze) This appliance has an intensive freezing function. This function decreases the temperature in the freezer compartment as quickly as possible. Activate this function 24 hours before you put a large quantity of fresh food in the appliance. When the intensive freezing function is selected, the appliance works at maximum capacity.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Open door alarm An alarm signal sounds when a door is open for too long. Stopping the alarm 1. Close the door. ▷ The alarm will stop sounding. If you only switch off the alarm by touching the A key, the alarm will switch on again after some time because the door is still open.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE High temperature alarm A signal will sound when the temperature in the appliance is too high. Furthermore, symbol D shown in the display will flash. A high temperature can be caused for several reasons: • The door has been opened for too long or too frequently. •...
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Appliance interior equipment Ice cube tray (IceTray) To make ice cubes, fill the tray with water and lay it horizontally in the freezer. EN 21...
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Recommended distribution The best location for freezing fresh food is marked with a Do not store lettuce, eggs, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, yoghurt, buttermilk, sour cream or mayonnaise in the freezer. EN 22...
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Avoid contamination of food 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. • If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.
STORING AND FREEZING FOOD Important recommendations for storing frozen food • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the storage and use of frozen food. Take note of the recommended storage temperature and use-by date stated on the packaging. • Use only food in undamaged packaging that has been stored at a temperature of -18 °C or lower.
MAINTENANCE Defrosting the appliance Defrosting of the NoFrost freezer The NoFrost freezer defrosts automatically. Any frost deposits will then disappear. Any ice or frost deposits that nevertheless form in the freezer compartment can be caused by unusual use of the appliance (opening the door too often and too long or poorly sealing door, etc.).
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the appliance Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket before you start cleaning it. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, as they can damage the surface. Activate the intensive freezing function 24 hours before you plan to clean the freezer. •...
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OTHER Faults table When you have any doubts about whether your appliance is working properly you should not immediately assume that it is defective. We recommend that you should in any case check the points in the following table. Problem Cause/Solution Appliance is Check that the socket is live and that the appliance is switched on.
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OTHER Problem Cause/Solution Appliance makes a • The appliance is cooled by a refrigeration system with a noise. compressor (and with some models, also a fan) that makes a noise. The noise level depends on the installation of the appliance, its correct use and its age. •...
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS Disposal of packaging and appliance This appliance is made from sustainable materials. This appliance must be disposed of in a responsible manner at the end of its service life. Contact the local authorities for information about the method. See also the chapter ‘Disposal’...
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