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ARCTIS
75100 GA
Freezer
Operating Instructions
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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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 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 the freezing and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other
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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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• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre. 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 plast
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Remove transport packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport. 1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door. + 2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance. 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
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Installation Your freezer needs air For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmos- phere, away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers and direct sunlight. You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet. There should be 100mm (4”) between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture. Alternatively allow 50mm (2”) between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm
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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 take
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Installation 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 The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea- sures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on the left. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fi
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Plug socket The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug. If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop, the plug socket should be provided as shown. Alternatively a concealed spur sock- 130 et fitted with a 13 A fuse may be fitted. If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electri- 300 cal installation must include suitable means of isolating t
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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 section: “Cleaning and Care”). Control panel 1 Pilot light (green) 2 ON/OFF switch 3 Temperature setting buttons (for warmer temperatures) 4 Temperature display 5 Temperature setting buttons (for c
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Control panel ACTUAL temperature (one light illuminated) to the display of the DESIRED temperature (one light flashing) by pressing one of the two buttons, „+“ or „-“. • With each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by one display field. • If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of the ACTUAL temperature. DESIRED temperature means: The temperature that is requir
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Control panel Warning system The warning system comprises of an optical warning light (red) and an acoustic warning tone. The red warning light and the warning tone signal an alarm if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm. Temperature Warning The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12°C. An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be caused by - frequent or extended opening of
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Starting up and temperature regulation 1. Insert the plug into the plug socket. + 2. Press ON/OFF button. The green mains pilot indicator illuminates. A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tem- perature has not yet been reached. 3. Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone. 4. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button. The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the
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FROSTMATIC FROSTMATIC button The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC + button. The yellow light illuminates. If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 48 hours. The yellow light goes out. 2. The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time
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Freezing and storing frozen food days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible. • To obtain the best performance from this appliance, we suggest that all of the internal baskets are used. • Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption. • Please note the maxi
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4. Once the required storage temperate has been reached, press the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out. Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – special cans for frozen goods; – extra–thick aluminium foil. • The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape. • Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out. • Make flat packag
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Defrosting The freezer defrosts automatically Your appliance has been designed to be frost free. This means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically. The water from the thawing frost evaporates by itself. Malfunctions If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents the ACTUAL temperature being sensed, all the lights in the temperature display will flash. The appliance will continue to function using a back- up programme
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1. Remove frozen food and wrap it in several layers of newspaper. Store it + in a cool place, well covered. 2. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. 3. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke- warm water. 4. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. 5. After everything is dry, switch to FROSTMATIC function and switch off the audible warning signal. Immediately replace the previous
