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- Page 1 FREEZER OWNER’S MANUAL PCF 1421 PCF 1981 PCF 2491...
- Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user’s manual. Copyright © 2019, Fast ČR, a. s. Revision 07/2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Dear customer: ....................................2 PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION........................3 1.2 Meaning of safety warning symbols ............................ 8 1.3 Electricity related warnings ..............................9 1.4 Related warnings for use ................................10 1.5 Warnings related to placing items ............................11 1.6 Warnings for energy .................................12 1.7 Warnings related to disposal ..............................12 PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER ........................13 2.1 Names of components ................................13... -
Page 4: Dear Customer
Dear customer: Thank you for buying this upright freezer. To ensure that you get the best results from your new freezer, please take time to read through the simple instructions in this booklet. Please ensure that the packing material is disposed of in accordance with the current environmental requirements. -
Page 5: Part 1: Safety Information
PART 1: SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD 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;... - Page 6 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! THE COOLING SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.
- Page 7 WARNING! DO NOT LOCATE MULTIPLE PORTABLE SOCKET- OUTLETS OR PORTABLE POWER SUPPLIES AT THE REAR OF THE APPLIANCE. WARNING! IF THE SUPPLY CABLE GETS DAMAGED, HAVE IT REPLACED BY A SPECIALIZED SERVICE CENTER IN ORDER TO AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT IS PROHIBITED TO USE AN APPLIANCE WITH THE SUPPLY CABLE DAMAGED.
- Page 8 REFRIGERANT REFRIGERANT AND CYCLOPENTANE FOAMING MATERIAL USED FOR THE REFRIGERATOR ARE FLAMMABLE. THEREFORE, WHEN THE REFRIGERATOR IS SCRAPPED IT SHALL BE KEPT AWAY FROM ANY FIRE SOURCE AND BE RECOVERED BY A SPECIAL RECOVERING COMPANY WITH CORRESPONDING QUALIFICATION OTHER THAN BE DISPOSED BY COMBUSTION, SO AS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT OR ANY OTHER HARM.
- Page 9 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 REGULARLY SURFACES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD AND ACCESSIBLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS.
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Page 10: Meaning Of Safety Warning Symbols
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLDS AND SIMILAR PREMISES, SUCH AS – KITCHENETTES IN SHOPS, OFFICES AND OTHER WORKPLACES; – APPLIANCES USED BY GUESTS IN HOTELS, MOTELS, AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES; – APPLIANCES USED IN BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES; –... -
Page 11: Electricity Related Warnings
1.3 Electricity related warnings • 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 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 firmly contacted with the socket or else fires might be caused. Please ensure that the grounding electrode of the power socket is equipped with a reliable grounding line. • Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases. -
Page 12: Related Warnings For Use
1.4 Related warnings for use • Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist. • 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 open 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 that children are sealed in the freezer or children are injured by the falling freezer. -
Page 13: Warnings Related To Placing Items
• 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 plug in case of power failure or cleaning. Do not connect the freezer to 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 household freezer and shall be only suitable for the storage of foods. According to national standards, household freezer shall not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products. -
Page 14: Warnings For Energy
• Do not place items such as bottled or sealed container of fluid such as bottled beers and beverages in the freezer to prevent bursts and other losses. 1.6 Warnings for energy 1) 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 freezer 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;... -
Page 15: Part 2: Proper Use Of Freezer
PART 2: PROPER USE OF FREEZER 2.1 Names of components Door handle (optional) Lamp (optional) Shelving basket Power cord Cabinet Drainage hole Shutter Temperature control panel (The picture above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on the physical product or statement by the distributor) • The low temperature of freezer may keep food fresh for a long time and it is mainly used to store frozen foods and making ice. • The freezer is suitable for storage of meat, fish, shrimp, pastries class and other foods not to be consumed in short term. • Chunks of meat are preferably to be divided into small pieces for easy access. -
Page 16: Temperature Control
2.2 Temperature Control • Connect the freezer to power supply an “Power” indicator will shine; “Run” indicator will shine when the compressor is running; “ALARM” indicator light when the inside temperature is too high. • The temperature of the freezer is adjusted through the thermostat knob. The number “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6” do not mean a specific temperatures, the lower the number is, the higher the temperature inside will be and vice versa. The user can choose the right temperature zone according to their needs. • “OFF” stands for stopping working. (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. • The freezer should be placed in a well-ventilated indoor place; the ground shall be flat, and sturdy. • 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. EN - 14 Copyright ©... -
Page 17: Start To Use
• 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 firstly 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 the direct sunlight. • Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run longer. -
Page 18: Part 3: Maintenance Of Freezer
PART 3: MAINTENANCE OF FREEZER 3.1 Cleaning • Dusts 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 are 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. -
Page 19: Defrost
3.2 Defrost • 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. -
Page 20: Part 4: Trouble Shooting
PART 4: TROUBLE SHOOTING The following simple issues can be handled by the user. Please call the after-sale service department if the issues are not settled. Inoperation 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. -
Page 21: Part 5: Information Sheet
PART 5: INFORMATION SHEET INFORMATION SHEET: Philco Philco brand: Brand Philco Philco Philco Product number PCF 1421 PCF 1981 PCF 2491 Type of appliance Energy efficiency class (A… low electricity consumption to G… high electricity consumption) Energy consumption over a 365 day 190kW·h/year... - Page 22 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
- Page 23 Manufacturer/Importer: Fast ČR, a.s. Praha 10, Černokostelecká 2111 CZ-10000; CZECH REPUBLIC is a registered trademark used under license from SK - 21 Electrolux Home Products., Inc. Copyright © 2019, Fast ČR, a. s. Revízia 07/2019...
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