GENERAL INFORMATION Dear Customer, The Amica appliance is a combination of exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efficiency. Prior to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities. Before starting the appliance, please read this operating manual carefully. Note! This freezer is intended for use at home only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Construction and equipment of the appliance................3 Guidelines concerning the safety of use...................5 Installation..........................6 Operation and functions......................8 Using the refrigerator efficiently....................11 Defrosting, washing and maintenance..................13 Trouble-shooting........................14 Environmental protection......................16 Specification..........................17...
GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE l The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for the damage arising from the failure to observe the principles contained in this manual. l Keep this manual for future re- ference, or to pass it over to the possible next user.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 5. Ensure that the product is level by adjusting Installation before using the applian- the 4 adjustable legs (fig. 2). ce for the first time 1. Take the product out of the package, re- move the scotch tapes protecting the door and the equipment.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE It is prohibited to readjust or modify This appliance must be earthed any parts of the unit. It is crucial not The flexible cord (mains lead) to damage the capillary tube visible fitted to this appliance has three in the compressor recess.
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Control panel 1. Thermostat dial The thermostat automatically keeps the internal temperature at a constant level. The tempe- rature is regulated by the thermostat dial, located on the freezer control panel. To change the temperature, turn the dial anti-clockwise from 1 (highest temperature) to 5 (coldest temperatu- re).
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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Storage of food in the freezer Observe the following recommen- dations to ensure the food remains fresh. Freezing food l Practically all the food products, except for vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce can be frozen. l Only food products of the highest quality, divided into small portions for single use, should be frozen.
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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their quality when fresh, before freezing and on the storage temperature. The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is maintained: Products Months Beef Veal...
USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Understanding the stars Practical everyday tips * Temperature is at least -6°C; sufficient l Do not place fridges or freezers next to to store frozen food for about a week. radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sun- Drawers or compartments marked with light.
DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE In order to defrost the freezer chamber, Defrosting the freezer you must take the following steps: l It is recommended to combine defrosting l Take out the plug from the mains socket. the appliance with washing it. l Open the door and remove the food from l Excessive accumulation of ice on the the freezer.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies The appliance does Electric circuit rupture - check whether the plug is properly inserted not work into the socket - check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged - check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies The compressor is switched - check whether the ambient on too rarely temperature is not lower than 16°C Door gasket inserted incor- - press the gasket in rectly The appliance works conti- Incorrect setting of the adju- - reset the knob to a lower stment knob position...
Environmental protection Elimination / disposal of the equip- Ozone layer protection ment The refrigerants and fo- aming agents, which are If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the 100% free of FCKW and connecting conduit off the used equipment FKW have been used for before its scrapping.
SPECIFICATION TYPE UZ130.3 AMICA WRONKI S.A. Manufacturer Type of the appliance freezer Energy class Annual power consumption kWh/year) Net usable volume (l) Freezing chamber star classi- */*** fication Storage time (hrs), at no power supply Freezing capacity (kg/24h) Climate range...
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SPECIFICATION A++/A+ (=low consumption) to G (=high Climate range means that your set tem- consumption). perature is maintained at ”normal” ambient The energy consumption refers to the temperature. Should the room temperture yearly consumption in kWh, indicated drop significantly below the defined scope, according to DIN EN 153.
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Service Help Line 0844 815 8880 For the UK: please call 0818 46 46 46 For Ireland: please call IOLS-1057/1 (04.2011)
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