Thank you for your confidence in buying our appliance and congratulations on the excellent choice. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. Upright freezer is used in households for freezing fresh food and storage of frozen food for up to one year (depending on the type of food).
Before first operation • Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. They describe the appliance and provide instructions for its safe and correct use. The instructions are prepared for different types and models of the appliance so they may contain descriptions of functions and components your appliance may not have.
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• To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall during the installation, cleaning and disposal of the appliance. • Never let the children play with the appliance. • Self closing door (certain models only) hinge pulls the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby preventing the door to remain ajar.
Description of the appliance TRADITIONAL.FREEZER • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fitted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening.
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NO.FROST.FREEZER • Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model. • Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance, open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fitted with pull-out slide guides which facilitate opening.
Installation and connection Selecting the location Positioning the appliance • Place the appliance in dry and well aired room. The appliance operates best at temperature ranges indicated in the chart below. See relevant class of the appliance indicated on the rating plate.
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Connecting to power supply • Use the power cord to connect the appliance to the mains power. Wall outlet must be fitted with ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage and frequency are indicated on the relevant label or rating plate of the appliance. •...
Reverse door swing Required tools; socket spanner nr. 8, screwdriver, torx 25 Caution! After unscrewing of before fixing hinges, hold the door to prevent it from falling and damaging. 1. Remove upper hinge cover (keep it for eventual later use), together with cover on the opposite side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite side you will insert the attached cover during the assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite...
Control panel Control unit MODEL.WITH.KNOBS MODEL.WITHOUT.KNOBS A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation C Freezer alarm off button* D Red LED: flashing with freezer alarm E Fast freezing button* F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure G Digital freezer temperature display indicates actual freezer temperature inside the appliance from -16°C to -24°C* * Certain models only.
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The ON/OFF button Setting freezer temperature The appliance is switched on by turning the button A towards Max. (Green LED on). The appliance is switched off when the arrow on the button points to the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however, is still under mains power).
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Fast freezing Freezer Alarm Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing fresh food. In models with knobs continuous freezing is activated by pressing the knob E, and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF). Orange LED is on (F). If the setting is not switched off manually, it will be switched off automatically after approximately 50 hours.
Freezing and storage of frozen food Freezing procedure Important precautions for freezing of fresh food • Activate intensive freezing 24 hours prior freezing fresh food. In models with knobs continuous freezing is activated by pressing the knob E, and in models without knobs by the button A (position SF).
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Storing commercially frozen food Approximate storage time of frozen foods Defrosting frozen food The storage time and recommended temperature for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for storage and use of frozen food. When shopping be careful to choose only food which is adequately packed and provided with complete data and stored in freezers where the...
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Remove the cap from ice tray (certain models only) Making ice and fill it to the mark with filtered cold water or some other liquid, suitable for freezing. Close it and place it on the door shelf. One tray can be placed over the other.
Defrosting the appliance Defrosting traditional freezer Defrosting the NO FROST freezer • Clean the freezer when the frost layer in the freezer reaches thickness of around 3-5 mm. • 24 hours prior defrosting activate intensive freezing knob (see section Control of particular models - Intensive freezing), to quickly freeze freshly inserted food.
Cleaning Prior to any cleaning. Please disconnect the appliance from the mains (turn the thermostat button to the position and pull the power cord from the mains outlet). Special antibacterial protection in top layer of inner walls prevents growth of bacteria whilst keeping the interior clean and germ free.
Troubleshooting guide Fault: The appliance does not operate after connection to the mains: Cooling system operates continuously without intermittent stoppages: Ice formation within the freezer interior is a consequence of: Red light is on: Difficult door opening: Cause/Remedy • Check if there is power in the socket and if the appliance is switched on.
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Fault: Bulb replacement (certain models only): Green LED is flashing: Error code displayed (certain models only): Troubleshooting helpful hints: Cause/Remedy • Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the appliance form the power supply. Remove the plastic cover, replace the bulb with a new one (E 14, max. same voltage as the factory one) and fit back the cover.
Noise level Cooling of refrigerator-freezer appliances is provided by compressor cooling system (for NO FROST freezer also fan). Operation of this system results in certain noise, the intensity of which depends upon the installation, correct use, and age of the appliance. •...
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