Amica FZ136.3AA freezer
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1. min 30 mm 13 AMP FUSE Ww gt GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE The Manufacturer shall not be held lia ble for damage arising from the failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual Keep this manual for future re fe rence or to pass it over to the next user This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with limited physical or mental capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance Do notallow una tte nde d children to use the appliance Do not allow them to play with the appliance They must not climb inside the drawers and swing on the doors The appliance operates properly at the ST ambient temperature see table with technical specification Do not use it in the cellar unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter When placing moving lifting the ap pliance do not hold the door han dles do not pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and do not touch the compressor unit When transporting moving or posi tioning the fridge freezer do not tilt it by more than 40 from the vertical position Should such a situation occur the appliance should be swit ched on after minimum 2 hours from its re placement in the right position fig 2 Pull the plug out from the2. Recycling of the packaging other waste coming from the household after the period of its use The user is obliged to dispose of the Our packaging are made appliance at the waste collection point The NY of environmentally friendly local waste collection points shops and com materials which can be munal units form an appropriate system ena reused bling the disposal of the equipment Handling the used electrical and electronic equipment properly contributes to the avoid e The external packaging is made of card 109 of consequences harmful to the human board foil health and natural environment resulting from the presence of hazardous substances and improper storage and processing of such equipment The FCKW free shape of foamed poly styrene PS e Polyethylene PE foils and bags 14 CLIMATE RANGE EN The in formation about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate It indicates at which ambient temperature that is room temperature in which the appliance is working the Climate range Permissible ambient temperature Manufacturer s Declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following Eu ropean directives e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC ErP Directive 2009 125 EC and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made avail
3. for appliances with external handle and 50 mm for appliances with recessed handle e Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance fig 4 A Minimum distances from the heat sources from the electric gas and other ovens 30 mm from oil or coal fired ovens 300 mm from built in ovens 50 mm If there is no possibility of ensuring the above men tioned distances provide an appropriate insulation board The rear wall of the refrigerator in particu lar the condenser and other elements of the cooling system must not contact other elements which may damage them e g central heating pipes and the water supply pipes It is forbidden to readjust or modify any parts of the unit It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess The tube may not be bent straigh tened or wound If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void fig 5 Mains connection Before the appliance is connected to the mains set the adjustment knob to the OFF 0 position e The appliance is intended for connection to alter nating current The connection values for voltage V and frequency Hz are given on the name plate in the cabinet Power must be connected via a wall socket with switch The wall socket should be easily accessible All earthing requirements stipulated by the local electricity authority mu
4. mica FZ206 3 FZ136 3 AA FZ210 3 Sticker with serial number of appliance 22 2 2 OPERATING MANUAL Table of contents GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 7 OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS ee 9 USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY 11 DEFROSTING WASHING AND 12 TROUBEESHODTINS surcos 13 ENVIRONMENTAL 14 CLIMATE RANGE 15 EN Dear Customer This Amica freezer 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 N This freezer is intended for use at home only The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modifications which do not affect the operation of the appliance The changes in the equipment as well as the inside and outside decoration which do not affect its functionality and safety are permissible ran
5. Products should be packed in materials that are odourless resistant to air and moisture pene tration and not susceptible to fat Plastic bags polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best wrapping materials e The packaging should be tight and should stick Vegetables to the frozen products Do not use glass conta iners Fruit Keep fresh and warm foodstuff at am bient temperature away from the products which have already been frozen e We advise you not to place more of fresh food at a time to the freezer per day see table witch technical specification e In order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen food reorganise the food that is in the middle of the freezer so that it does not touch the products that are not yet frozen It is recommended that you move the already fro zen products to one side and place the fresh pro ducts that are to be frozen on the opposite side as close to the rear and side walls as possible e To freezing products use space marked e Bear in mind that the temperature in the fre ezer is affected by several factors including the ambient temperature and the quantity of food products in the chamber the frequency of opening the door the amount of frost in the freezer and the thermostat setting e If you cannot open the freezer door immedia tely after closing it allow 1 2 minutes for the negative pressure to com pensate and try again to open the door 10 USING
6. THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY Practical everyday tips Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators heaters stoves or in direct sunlight Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year Select the right temperature 6 to 8 C in your refrigerator and 18 C in your freezer is suffi cient When on holiday turn up the temperature in your fridge Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary It helps if you know what food each contains and where it is located Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it does not warm up too much Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent Appliances which are not self defrosting will require regular defrosting Do not allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form Keep the seal around the door clean otherwise it will not shut properly Always replace broken seals Understanding the stars KKK ok 2K KK Temperature is at least 6 C sufficient to store frozen food for about a week Drawers or com partments marked with one star used to be a feature of mostly cheaper fridges Food can be stored at 12 C or below for 1 2 weeks without losing its taste Not suitable for freezing food This rating is mainly used to store foods at 18 C or below Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food This appliance is suitab
7. able to market regulators 15 EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE EN 1 Thermostat knob Items of equipment FZ206 3 FZ136 3 AA 22103 0 3 16 FZ136 3 AA CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING _ f A 44 7 POJN NA KKK KR RK PN AN yop N N N ff r ff A NN AN N N N Hl ft L 45 lt _ o 7 FZ206 3 CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR OPENING mica O Service Help Line For the UK please call 0844 815 8880 For Ireland please call 0818 46 46 46 2 00625 3 10 2013
8. ce the frequency of opening the door and or shorten the time when door remains open The door does not close completely place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed The compressor is switched on too rarely check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than climate class Door gasket inserted incorrectly press the gasket in The appliance works continuously Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob reset the knob to a lower position See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible causes See Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possible remedies Water collects in the lower part of the appliance The water discharge opening is clogged depending on the model Clean the discharge opening see the ope rating manual chapter entitled Defrosting the fridge Internal air circulation obstructed place the food and containers in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The appliance generates unusual noise Incorrect levelling of the appliance level the appliance properly The appliance is touching furniture and or other objects 13 place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it EN Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator which do not affect its corre
9. ct operation Sounds which can be easily prevented noise caused by the appliance which is not level adjust the position with the adjustable turn in front feet Alternatively place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers especially when the appliance is placed on tiles touching the adjacent piece of furniture move the refrigerator away creaking of the drawers or shelves take out and put back the drawer or shelf sounds of clinking bottles move bottles apart Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat compressor switching on and cooling system thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by flow of the cooling agent ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Ozone layer protection Elimination disposal of the equip ment The refrigerants and fo aming agents which are 100 free of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our pro duct Therefore we help If the appliance is no longer in use cut the connecting conduit off the used equipment before its scrapping protecting the ozone layer This appliance is marked with and prevent the greenho Y symbol of the crossed out use effect increase On the other hand the waste container in conform innovative technology and environmentally ance with the European Direc friendly insulation help in reducing energy tive 2002 96 EC Such mark consumption ing informs that the equipment HH nay not be kept together with
10. er set the knob to the max position about 4 hours before the planned defrosting This will ensure the possibility of storing the food at the ambient temperature for a longer time After taking the food out of the freezer put it in a container wrap it with several layers of paper a blanket and store it at a cool place The defrosting operation should last as short as possible Long storage of food at the ambient temperature shortens their shelf life Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by removing the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse Prevent water from penetra ting the control panel or the light You must not put an electric heater a heating fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by any means In order to defrost the freezer chamber you must take the following steps Set the knob at OFF 0 position take out the plug from the mains socket Open the door and remove the food from the freezer After about 0 5h it is possible to remove the white frost or water from the smooth wall surfaces fig 11 Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry Switch on the appliance as per the relevant point in the manual 12 Problems TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible causes EN Remedies The appliance does not work The electric circuit is disrupted check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket check whether the power cable of the ap pliance
11. is not damaged check whether there is voltage in the socket by plugging another appliance e g a night lamp check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0 The lighting inside the chamber does not work The bulb is loose or fused only applian ces with bulb lightning type fit the bulb correctly or replace it see section above Replacing the interior light bulb Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob The ambient temperature is higher or lower than the climate range from table with technical specification reset the knob to a higher position the appliance is adapted to operation in the climate range from table with technical specification The appliance is located in a sunlit place or near heat sources Too much warm food loaded at a time move the appliance to another place Obse rve the guidelines contained in the manual wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool freezes and the required temperature is reached inside the chamber Internal air circulation obstructed place the food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The air circulation at the back of the appliance is obstructed move the appliance min 30 mm away from the wall The door of the frid ge freezer is ope ned too often and or remains open for too long redu
12. le for storing foods at 18 C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods 11 EN Storage zones in the refrigerator Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance there are different temperature zones in the refrigerator chamber The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e g Fish meat poultry Sausage products ready meals Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream Fresh dough cake mixtures Pre packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4 C The warmest area is in the top section of the door Use this for storing butter and cheese Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrige rator particularly Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold such as bananas avocado papaya pas sion fruit aubergines peppers tomatoes and cucumbers Fruit which is not yet ripe Potatoes Example of storing the food see figure 9 DEFROSTING WASHING AND MAINTENANCE Defrosting the freezer lt is recommended to combine defrosting the appliance with washing it Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing areas impairs the appliance s freezing capacity and increases the energy consumption Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a year If there is food in the freez
13. mains socket before each maintenance activity Do not pull on the cord but hold the body of the plug instead The cracking sound which the appliance may emit is caused by the expansion and contraction of parts as a result of temperature variations For safety reasons do not repair the appliance yourself Repairs car ried out by persons who do not have the requ ired qualifications may result in serious danger for the user of the appliance Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes the size of the room for a product containing isobutha ne R600a must be at least 4m to avoid damage to the cooling system Do not refreeze partly thawed pro ducts EN e Do not store beverages in bottles and ZN cans especially carbonated be vera ges in the freezer chamber The cans and the bottles may explode e Donot putfrozen products taken out directly from the freezer lollies ice cubes etc into your mouth their low temperature may cause severe frost bite e Make sure you do not damage the cooling system by puncturing the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes The refrige rant is flammable If the refrigerant makes contact with the eyes rinse them with clean water and call for medical assi stance immediately Anti bacteria System fig 17 The Antibacteria System protects foods and products inside the refrigerator from bacteria and mould which may cause unpleasant s
14. mells and shorten storage time The Antibacteria System pro longs the freshness of food The special material used to construct the fridge liner prevents bacterial microorganism and mould growth INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE Installation before using the appliance for the first time e Take the product out of the package re move the scotch tape protecting the door and the equ ipment Any remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent e Do not throw away the polystyrene elements of the packaging If it is necessary to transport the fridge freezer pack it in the polystyrene elements and film as well as protect ing it with scotch tape Clean the interior surface of the fridge freezer and the elements of the equipment with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm water then wipe it dry Place the fridge freezer on an even flat and stable surface in dry aired and shaded room far from the heat sources such as oven hob central heating radiators central heating pipes hot water installation etc e 1116 exterior surface of the product may be a protective foil this foils should be removed O Make sure the appliance is placed in a horizontal position by screwing in the 2 adju stable front legs fig 3 e In order to ensure easy opening of the door the distance between the side wall of the appliance from the side of the door hinges and the wall should amount to 70 mm
15. rature 4 setting before it has reached its operating temperature which takes minimum 4 hours UN Do not put food into the fridge freezer Temperature inside the fridge freezer chamber Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year The ambient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers Minor changes in temperature The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge or when the door is open for a longer period of time This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff and the temperature will quickly return to its set value EN Storage of food in the fridge freezer The storage time for frozen products depends on their quality before freezing when fresh and on the storage temperature The following storage periods Observe the following recommen dations to are recommended when the temperature of 18 C ensure the food remains fresh or lower is maintained Freezing food Products Months Practically all the food products except for ve 68 getables consumed raw such as can be frozen e Only food products of the highest quality divided Giblets Pork into small portions for single use should be fro zen e
16. st be observed The cabinet plug and wall socket should then give correct earthing If in doubt contact your local supplier or an authorised electrician EN This appliance must be earthed The flexible cord mains lead fitted to this appliance has three cores for use with a 3 pin 13 amp plug If a BS 1363 13 amp fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse A e 191 extension lead is used with a protec tion ring and safety certificate its socket must be located ata safe distance away from the sinks and must not be in a place where it could be flooded by water or waste water e The data is provided on the rated plate located at the bottom of the wall inside the chamber Important The cores in this mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE These colours might not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals in your plug fig 6 A In some models the handle is put into the appliance You should screw it with Your own screwdriver Fig 16 EN OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS Control panel Fig 8 1 Bulb cover 2 Temperature adjustment knob Temperature adjustment Turning the knob to a different setting changes the temperature in the fridge freezer Available knob settings appliance switched off O setting maximum temperature 1 setting optimal temperature 2 3 setting minimum tempe
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