ARCTIS 70190-5 GS User manual Freezer
Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Safety information 3 Children and vulnerable people safety • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
Safety information • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/ wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. • Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. Daily Use • • • • • Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
Control panel 5 Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger.
Control panel Temperature regulation To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: 1. Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The temperature indicator will immediately show the changed setting (DESIRED temperature) and the temperature indicator flashes. 2. Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature must be reached within 24 hours. 3.
First use 7 First use Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Daily use Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deepfrozen food for a long time.
Helpful Hints and Tips Cold accumulators One or more cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown. Helpful Hints and Tips Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: • the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; • the freezing process takes 24 hours.
Care and cleaning 9 • clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. • regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. • rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
What to do if… Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
What to do if… Problem The temperature in the freezer is too low. Possible cause Solution The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on. Refer to "FROSTMATIC function". The temperature regulator is not Set a higher temperature. set correctly. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on. The temperature in the freezer is too high.
Technical data Technical data Dimension of the recess Rising Time Height 1400 mm Width 600 mm Depth 630 mm 31 h The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label. Installation WARNING! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance.
10mm 10mm 100mm Installation Positioning WARNING! If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the door, you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside. The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation.
Installation Rear spacers Inside the appliance you find two spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure. Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head, then retighten the screws. Door reversibility WARNING! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps: 1. Remove the clip-in ventilation grille (D).
Environmental concerns 15 2. Slide the door off the pin (G). Unscrew the pin (G) and install it on the opposite side. 3. Unscrew the pivot pin (Z) of the hinge (E) and the rear screw (Y) with a spanner of 10 mm and remove the closing device (M). Take from the accessory bag the G lower closing device left and install it on the opposite side of the same hinge by screwing again the rear screw. 4. Unscrew the upper closing device (N) from the bottom of the door.
of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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