ÖKO-ARCTIS SUPER 3173-4GS Electronic Freezers 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 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 7 Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Open Door"-Warning (not included with all models!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Interruption (not included with all models!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Partial/Complete Thaw Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Errors . . . . . . . .
1 Safety The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines: Use for Intended Purpose • The freezer is intended for household use. It is suited for the freezing and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice.
Safety • Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance! Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers with flammable substances, such as in the refrigerator/freezer. aerosol cans, refill cartridges for cigarette lighters etc.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped 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.
Appliance Transport Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the appliance at the top for improved gripping. 0 Only for appliances with base cover: Pull cover up to remove. 0 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the drawing, and transport the appliance. 0 In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly.
Remove transport safeguard The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for transport. 0 Remove tape from left and right of the outside of the door. 3 Tape remnants can be removed with benzene. Wipe off benzene. 0 Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance. 0 Peal off the protective film from the control panel 0 Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door. 0 With open door remove transport safeguard at door pivot.
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. The basement is an ideal set-up location for freezers. Energy use 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 The refrigerator or freezer needs air Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Attention! If the appliance is installed under, for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained.
Installation Electrical connection 1 WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Please ensure that the voltage and current indicated on the rating plate agree with the voltage of your electricity supply. 220/240 volts (i. e. 220/240V AC). If your appliance has been equipped with a mains lead with a moulded on type plug, you must comply with the following regulations: The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse.
2. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the live terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. 3. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the neutral terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. When wiring the plug, ensure that all strand of wire are securely retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug. 1 Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Re-Hanging Door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (factory adjustment) to the left side, if the installation site requires. 1 Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand. 1. Appliances with base cover 0 Pull base cover forward to remove and reposition the door pivot cover from the left to the right. 0 With door closed screw pivot pin (A) out of the lower door pivot.
Re-Hanging Door 0 Carefully set door into upper pivot pin and close. 0 Place washer between door and door pivot at bottom left, and turn pivot pin (A) into lower door pivot at the left. 0 Reposition door handle and hole plug-pins as shown in the diagram. 0 Replace base cover. 2. Appliances without base cover 0 Lay the left side of the appliance onto a soft pad, e.g. rug, blanket etc. 0 Turn pivot pin (A) out of lower door pivot. 0 Romove door carefully and set aside.
Re-Hanging Door 0 Screw base back into place and then stand the appliance up. 0 Reposition upper pivot pin to the left side. 0 Pry out cap at upper left of the door with a small screwdriver and reposition it to the right side. 0 Carefully set door into upper pivot pin and close. 0 Place washer between door and door pivot at bottom left, and turn pivot pin (A) into lower door pivot at the left. 0 Reposition door handle and hole plug-pins as shown in the diagram.
Door Alignment If necessary, the appliance door can be aligned. 0 First remove the door (see section: "Re-Hanging Door"). 0 Pry out the eccentric pivot bushings at the top and/or at the bottom of the door as needed with a small screw driver, turn as shown in the diagram and press back into place. The diagram only shows a right opening door. For left opening doors please proceed accordingly at the left of the door at top and/or bottom.
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) ➀ ➁ ➂ 18 Freezer tray Refrigerator compartments with lid(s) and drawers (for storage and freezing) Drawer (for storage only) When defrosting, the bottom drawer serves as a water collecting vessel.
Appliance Description Interior Illumination (not included with all models) The illumination switches on automatically when the appliance door is opened. By closing the appliance door it is automatically switched off. 3 If the appliance door remains open for more than 5 minutes, the interior illumination starts to blink and then switches off automatically in order to save energy.
Appliance Description Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stand-by display (green) ON/OFF button Temperature Display Temperature regulator Stand-by display for FAST FREEZE function (yellow) FAST FREEZE button for fast freezing Warning Display (red) WARNING OFF button (see section: "Control and Information Systems") Temperature Regulator For temperature adjustment the temperature regulator must be freed from its recessed position.
Appliance Description Temperature Display The temperature display shows several types of information. • In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed (actual temperature). The temperature regulator must be in its recessed position. • During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the temperature selected at the moment occurs (SET temperature). The temperature regulator must be freed from its recessed position.
Prior to Initial Start-Up 0 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care"). 0 Remove both ice packs from the freezer tray, if they are included with your model. 0 Place the ice packs into a compartment or drawer only after the optimal storage temperature of -18°C has been reached, and allow to freeze. 0 After 24 hours place the ice packs at the front of the freezer tray. 0 Re-freeze thawed ice packs in the same fashion, e.g.
Temperature Adjustment 0 Press temperature regulator and free it from its recessed position. The temperature display is switched to a blinking display of the currently selected SET temperature. 0 Turn temperature regulator to left or right to select the desired SET temperature.
Switching the Appliance Off In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof). 0 To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. A so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which counts backwards from "5" to "0". When "0" is reached the appliance switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off.
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning device. The system warns of: – open appliance door (not included with all models); – power interruption (not included with all models); – excessive temperature in the freezer compartment; – possible partial or complete thawing of frozen goods; – functional disturbances at the appliance.
Control and Information Systems The audible warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF button. Both warning display and audible warning are automatically switched off when the actual temperature in the freezer compartment falls to 4°C warmer than the selected SET temperature. Note: • The red warning display and the audible warning are inoperable: after temperature adjustment, until the selected SET temperature has been reached (exception: actual temperature exceeds -10°C).
warning can be switched off for 24 hours with the WARNING OFF button. Cancelling of the error display is possible by switching the appliance off, which should however only be undertaken during repair by the customer service technician. Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers are suited for freezing. Attention! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18°C or colder.
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 suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. • Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encourages drying of frozen goods. • Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 Fill ice cube tray (not included with all models) 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze. 0 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. Attention! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon-handle or similar object.
Maximum Load/Stacking Limit In order to load large quantities or bulky freezer items, you can remove the drawers (except for the bottom one) and place the freezer goods directly onto the evaporator grid. However, when the drawers are removed, the freezer goods may not extend above the marking on the left side of the appliance interior. Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost during operation and when the door is open, especially on the evaporators.
0 Remove all drawers except for the one at the bottom. The bottom drawer serves as a practical water collecting vessel. Tip: In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water in the appliance and close the door. Remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete. 0 After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. 0 After everything is dry place appliance back into service. 2 2 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.
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. 1 Warning! Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for the user.
What to do if ... Malfunction Possible cause Red warning display blinks, audible warning A functions error has sounds, temperature disoccurred. play indicates an error (F1, F2, etc.). Switch the audible warning off by pressing the WARNING OFF button. Please make a note of the indicated error and inform the customer service department. Do not open the appliance door again. Temperature is not properly adjusted. Please refer to the section "Temperature Adjustment". Door was open for a long time.
What to do if ... Malfunction Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at the door seal. Unusual noises. The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FREEZE button, or after changing the temperature setting. Possible cause Remedy Carefully warm the door seal with a hand-held hair dryer at those points which Door is not properly sealed are not airtight (no warmer (perhaps after re-hanging than approx. 50°C). At the same time, shape the wardoor).
What to do if ... Interior Illumination (not included with all models) 3 If the appliance door remains open for more than 5 minutes, the interior illumination starts to blink and then switches off automatically in order to save energy. If the interior illumination does not light when the door is open, although the temperature display is lit, the bulb is defective (see section: "Replace light bulb").
0 Loosen phillips head screw and push contacter towards the inner side of the door. 0 Re-tighten phillips head screw. 0 Please check, – if illumination is switched off when the door is closed and – if the audible warning signal sounds after the door has been open for about 80 seconds. If not, readjust contacter again. Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department.
Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: • Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. • Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. • Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.
Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Fluids, which are used for refrigeration are called refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling point; so low, that the warmth of foods in the refrigeration appliance can cause them to boil or vaporise. • Refrigerant circuit Sealed circulation system, in which the refrigerant is found. The refrigerant circuit consists for the most part of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and tubing. • Evaporator The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator.
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