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FREEZER

USER'S MANUAL

PSF 341

Summary of content (24 pages)

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FREEZER USER'S MANUAL PSF 341
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Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user's manual.
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CONTENTS PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION ................................................................................................. 2  Safety notice .....................................................................................................................................................................................2  Safety instructions for gas R600a .............................................................................................................................
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PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION Safety notice Symbols: General advice for the optimal operation of the appliance General dangers Hot surfaces Before you put the appliance into operation • Carefully study the user's manual and installation instructions before installing and using the appliance! This user's manual includes important information regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of the appliance.
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Do not place food inside the freezer containing flammable propulsion gases (e.g. sprays) and no explosive, contaminating or volatile substances. There is a danger of explosion! Do not store liquids inside bottles and cans (especially beverages containing carbon dioxide) inside the freezer compartment. The bottles and cans could crack! • • • • Store liquors only with a firmly tightened cap and in a vertical position. Do not use the base, drawers, doors of the appliance, etc. as a step or as a support.
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Technical safety The appliance contains a cooling gas, ISOBUTHAN (R600a). Only transport or move the appliance with the utmost care, prevent excessive impacts and shaking to prevent damaging the appliance. If the cooling circuit becomes damaged and the cooling gas may be escaping, there is a risk of an explosion, which may be ignited by a spark or flame. If the appliance shows signs of damage, it must not be put into operation.
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PART 3: INSTALLATION Transport and unpacking If the appliance is transported in a horizontal position the oil from the compressor may leak into the cooling circuit. For this reason, allow the appliance to rest in a vertical position for 12 hours before turning it on, so that the oil flows back into the compressor. Remove the external packaging, remove the protective plastic film from the surface of the appliance (if used) and clean the external parts of the appliance with an agent designed for this purpose.
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Location The location for the placement of the appliance must meet the requirements in the paragraph "Operating conditions" and must have a stable floor with a load bearing capacity corresponding to the weight of the appliance. Furthermore you must maintain distances and dimensions of the appliance, so that correct operation is ensured: 1. Top part at least 20 cm; 2. Rear part at least 10 cm; 3. The wall on the side where the door opens at least 30 cm.
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Cleaning before use Check that you have removed from the appliance all adhesive tape used to hold accessories . Then clean all the inside parts using lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning agent, vinegar or sodium carbonate – in this way you will remove the characteristic odour of new parts – then dry carefully. Do not use detergents or aggressive agents, which could damage the surfaces.
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Procedure for switching the door opening direction The freezer is assembled with the door hinges on the right hand side. If you wish to change the door opening direction, follow the instructions below: 1. 2. First remove the top hinge cover (6). Remove two screws (1) fastening the top hinge (5) (on the right hand side) to the frame. Remove the top hinge (5). 3. Lift the door and place it on a soft underlay so that it does not get scratched. 4.
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PART 4: SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Set the temperature in the freezer using the temperature control knob. The thermostat control module is connected to the compressor. Turn the temperature control knob upwards or downwards and set the temperature inside the freezer. Temperature set to the lowest value is the warmest, and the temperature set to the highest value is the coldest. Position “ Min” – cold Position “Normal” – colder. The standard setting is in this position.
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PART 5: ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD     Appropriate wrapping materials for food are plastic containers, aluminium foil, polyethylene freezing bags, etc. Always allow hot dishes to cool down before placing them into the freezer. Open the door only for a short time so that the inside area of the fridge is not heated. This saves energy. Never store explosive materials or products with flammable compressed gasses (e.g.
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        Push all air out of the packages. To close the packages use rubber bands, plastic clips, tie wire or adhesive tape resistant to cold. Plastic bags and tubes can also be closed using a food sealing appliance. On the closed package write down the contents, weight and date of freezing. Before placing plastic bags into the freezer check that they are dry so as to prevent them from freezing to each other.
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PART 6: DEFROSTING Disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Open the doors and take out all the food and place it in a cool place. Using the plastic scraper remove the ice from the walls of the freezer or allow the ice to naturally melt away. Then wipe out the remaining ice and water, wipe dry and connect the power cord to the power socket.              NOTE Do not use sharp objects for the removal of frozen food or ice, the wall of the freezer could be scratched.
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PART 7: REGULAR MAINTENANCE Cleaning the freezer Before starting to clean the freezer disconnect it from the power source. Use a clean sponge or a soft cloth and a gentle washing detergent dissolved in warm water. Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning products. Wash the freezer well and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated cleaning agents, bleaches or cleaning products containing kerosene on the plastic or rubber parts. Never use paper towels or window cleaners on the plastic parts.
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Please be aware: Compressor The compressor is controlled by the thermostat, which is set by the temperature dial, and turns itself on automatically when temperatures inside the appliance is exceeded and then turns itself off as soon as it again reaches this temperature. When any compressor – cooling system is turned on – noise can be heard. These sounds are made when the motor in the compressor is working and they are also made by the coolant circulating in the circuit of the cooling system.
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PART 8: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN... a) The appliance is not working. Please check the following:  Is the power plug in good condition and properly plugged into the power socket?  Is there electricity flowing into the power cord? (Check this possibility by connecting a small appliance like a hand mixer or hair fan, etc.)  Is the appliance turned on?  Is the mains fuse / circuit breaker in the home turned on or screwed in? b) The appliance does not freeze sufficiently.
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e) The appliance is too loud.     Is the appliance standing firmly on the floor, is the operation of the appliance causing vibrations of nearby furniture or other objects? Check that all the parts mounted on the rear wall can vibrate freely. Carefully move the contact part away or increase the distance between the appliance and the obstacle.
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PART 9: RATING LABEL/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The rating label with all the technical specifications is located on the side of the inside wall or on the rear side of the appliance. Technical specifications Model PSF 341 Climatic class N Net volume 34 l Operating voltage 220 – 240 V ~ 50 Hz Maximum power (W) 90 W Power consumption 0.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this product at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste.