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ARCTIS
1050-8 GS
Table Top Electronic Freezer
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important informa- tion for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically com- parable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your
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Contents Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance. Intended use • The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for freezing and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other tha
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Important Safety Instructions catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffoca- tion!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations. • Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate super- vision and never let children play with the appliance! Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temp
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Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger. About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior. >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chloro- fluorocarbon. The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste-paper recycling
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Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature. The appliance should therefore – not be exposed to direct sunlight; – not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat; – only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed. The climate classification c
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Installation Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation. Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers. Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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Installation Reversing the door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires. Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appli- ance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand. 1. Tilt the appliance slightly towards the + rear and prop it securely. 2. Unscrew the door hinge screws (K) and remove the hinge pin bracket (1). 3. Open the door a little way and tak
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Description of the Appliance View of the appliance 1 Drawer for storage and freezing fresh food 2 Drawer for storage 3 Drawer for storage 4 Drawer for storage 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended. To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purposes), pull them out as far as the stops, lift and extract. Prior to Initial Start–Up Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial + start-up (see sectio
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Operating and indicator panel °C FROSTMATIC -16 -24 -18 -22 -20 ` ´ ˆ ˜ 1 Pilot light (green) 2 Temperature control knob and ON/OFF switch 3 Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) light (amber) 4 Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) button 5 Warning light (red) The temperature control knob (2), which incorporates the appliance’s On-/Off switch. The green pilot light (1), which comes on when the appliance is acti- vated by turning the thermostat knob (2) beyond the “-16°C„ position. In this switch position, the refrig
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Starting up and temperature regulation 1. Turn the temperature control knob (2) in the direction of “-16°C”. + The green light (1), the amber light (3) and the red light (5) come on and the refrigeration motor starts up. When first switching on the appliance, the FROSTMATIC (fast freeze) function will automatically switch on. It will remain on for 5 hours and automatically switch off at the end of this time. This function can man- ually be switched off at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC butt
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Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position + "0". If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 1. Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays. + 2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi- tion "0". 3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup- ply. 4. Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”). 5. Leave the door open to avoi
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Freezing and storing frozen food 1. Press the FROSTMATIC button for freezing of fresh food. The amber + light illuminates. To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the fast freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the amber light illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be switched on 4-6 hours in advance. 2. All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contam
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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar • The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods. • The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre- treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content. Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer + c
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Defrosting During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator. This frost must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper supplied. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose. The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres. Defrost should be carried out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up. A
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Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or disconnect from the power supply. • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to th
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Energy Saving Tips • Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. • Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings. • Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first. • Only leave door open as long as necessary. • Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
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What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Appliance is not switched Switch on the appliance. on. Mains plug is not plugged Insert mains plug. in or is loose. Appliance does not work, no pilot light is illuminat- Fuse has blown or is defec- Check fuse, replace if nec- ed. tive essary. Mains malfunctions are to Socket is defective. be corrected by an electri- cian. Green light does not light up, yellow light lights up Please inform your local Green light faulty. when the FROSTMATIC Service F
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal Heavy build up of frost, Door seal is not air tight with a hair dryer (on a possibly also on the door (possibly after reversing cool setting). At the same seal. the door). time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly. The compressor does not start immediately after This is normal, no error has The compressor starts after changing the temperature occurred. a period of time. setting. Important
