ARCTIS 1050-8 GS Table Top Electronic Freezer Operating Instructions
Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information 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 comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.
Contents Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions 4 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.
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 suffocation!) 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 supervision and never let children play with the appliance! Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
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 chlorofluorocarbon.
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.
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.
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 appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand. the appliance slightly towards the ☞1. Tilt rear and prop it securely. 2. Unscrew the door hinge screws (K) and remove the hinge pin bracket (1). 3.
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.
Operating and indicator panel -16 -24 -22 °C FROSTMATIC -18 -20 ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ 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 activated by turning the thermostat knob (2) beyond the “-16°C„ position.
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 manually be switched off at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC button (4). 2.
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 position "0". 3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity supply. 4. Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”). 5.
Freezing and storing frozen food the FROSTMATIC button for freezing of fresh food. The amber ☞1. Press 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.
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 pretreating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content. Preparation of Ice Cubes the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer ☞1.
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.
Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, 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.
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.
What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Appliance does not work, no pilot light is illuminated. Appliance is not switched on. Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose. Fuse has blown or is defective Remedy Switch on the appliance. Insert mains plug. Check fuse, replace if necessary. Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician. Green light faulty. Please inform your local Service Force Centre. Yellow light does not light up, when the FROSTMATIC Yellow light faulty.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly. Heavy build up of frost, possibly also on the door seal. Door seal is not air tight (possibly after reversing the door). The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting. This is normal, no error has The compressor starts after occurred. a period of time.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance. The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
Technical terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise. • Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
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