INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

FREEZER
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We thank you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing
our appliance which is designed to simplify your life. To make the use of the
product easier, we have supplied detailed instructions for use, and installation
instructions supplied on a separate sheet. The instructions should allow you to
learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible.

We wish you find a lot of pleasure in its use.

The appliance is intended solely for household use.

The freezer is intended for freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food (up to one year, depending on the type of food).

Link to the EU EPREL database

The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web
link to the registration of this appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep
the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other
documents provided with this appliance.

It is possible to find information related to the performance of the product

in the EU EPREL database using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the
model name and product number that you can find on the rating plate of the
appliance.

For more detailed information about the energy label, visit www.theenergylabel.eu.

! Important safety warning

i General information and tips

Protecting the environment

Do not wash in the dishwasher

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CONTENTS
4 IMPORTANT NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION

4 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE OF APPLIANCE
9 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

10 ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER WITH REFRIGERATION

APPLIANCES

APPLIANCE
11 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION DESCRIPTION
13 APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
14 OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
17 APPLIANCE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
20 RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD IN THE
APPLIANCE

STORING FOOD
21 STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR

DEFROSTING
22 DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE AND CLEANING
THE APPLIANCE
23 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

MISCELLANEOUS
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
26 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLIANCE NOISE

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IMPORTANT NOTES AND
PRECAUTIONS
i BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
please read carefully the instructions for use which
describe the appliance and its correct and safe use.
The instructions apply to several appliance types/
models; thus, settings or equipment may be described
herein which is not available in your appliance. We
recommend saving this instruction manual for future
reference and attach it to the appliance if it is sold in
the future.
Check for any damage or irregularities on your
appliance. If you find your appliance is damaged,
notify the retailer from which you have purchased the
appliance.
Before connecting the appliance to the power mains,
let the appliance rest in a vertical position for a
minimum of 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of
operation faults due to the effect of transport on the
cooling system.

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 ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Risk of fire/flammable materials.

The appliance must be connected to the power

mains and grounded in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations.
WARNING! Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Before cleaning the appliance, unplug it from the power
mains (unplug the power cord from the wall outlet).
WARNING! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
If LED lighting does not work, call a service technician.
Do not attempt a repair of the LED lighting yourself, as
there is danger of contact with high voltage!

! WARNING! Do not use electrical appliances inside

the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
! WARNING! Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
! WARNING! To avoid any hazard resulting from poor
stability of the appliance, make sure it is installed as
instructed.

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Danger of frostbite
Never put frozen food in your mouth and avoid
touching frozen food as this may cause frostnip or
frostbite.

Safety of children and vulnerable persons

The 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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Remove the packaging intended to protect the
appliance or particular parts during transport and keep
it outside the reach of children.
It presents danger of injury or suffocation.
When removing a used appliance, disconnect the
power cord, remove the door, and leave the shelves in
the appliance. This will prevent children from locking
themselves in the appliance.

For European markets only

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

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and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload refrigerating appliances.

Warning regarding the refrigerant

The appliance contains a small amount of an
environmentally friendly yet flammable gas R600a.
Make sure that no parts of the cooling system
are damaged. A gas leak is not hazardous to the
environment, but it could cause eye injury or fire.
In case of a gas leak, ventilate the room thoroughly,
disconnect the appliance from the power mains, and
call a service technician.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE USE
OF APPLIANCE
WARNING! This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
i WARNING! Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
The appliance may not be used outdoors and it may
not be exposed to rain.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
If the appliance will be out of use for an extended
period of time, switch it off using the relevant button,
and unplug it from the power mains. Empty the
appliance, defrost it, clean it, and leave the door ajar.
In case of an error or power supply failure, do not
open the freezer compartment unless the freezer has
not operated for over 16 hours. After this period, use
the frozen food or provide sufficient cooling (e.g. a
replacement appliance).

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Technical information on the appliance
Rating plate can be found in the appliance interior. It
indicates data on voltage, gross and net volume, type
and amount of refrigerant, and information on the
climate classes.
If the language on the rating plate is not the language
of your choice or the language of your country, replace
it with the one supplied.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials
that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without
any hazard to the environment.

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Removing an obsolete appliance
To protect the environment, take the obsolete
appliance to an authorized home appliance collection
centre.
Before doing so, do the following:
• disconnect the appliance from the power mains;
• do not allow children to play with the appliance.

i WARNING! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

This will also prevent pollution.
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product
should not be treated as normal household waste. The product should be
taken to an authorized collection centre for waste electric and electronic
equipment processing. Correct disposal of the product will help prevent
any negative effects on the environment and health of people which could
occur in case of incorrect product removal. For detailed information on
removal and processing of the product, please contact the relevant municipal
body in charge of waste management, your waste disposal service, or the
store where you bought the product.

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ADVICE FOR SAVING POWER
WITH REFRIGERATION
APPLIANCES
• Install the appliance as specified in the instruction manual.
• Do not open the door more often than necessary.
• Occasionally make sure air circulation underneath the appliance is
unobstructed.
• Condenser unit on the rear wall should be kept clean (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
• If the gasket is damaged or does not provide a perfect seal for any reason,
have it replaced as soon as possible.
• Store the food in tightly sealed containers or appropriate packaging.
• Before placing the food in the refrigerator, allow it to cool down to room
temperature.
• Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment.
• To make use of the entire freezer compartment interior volume, remove
some of the drawers as described in the instruction manual.
• Defrost your conventional freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre
layer of frost or ice has built up on the refrigerated surfaces.
• Make sure the layout of shelves in the compartment is uniform and that
the food is placed so that the air can freely circulate in the appliance
interior (observe the recommended placement of food as described in the
instructions).
• In appliances with a fan, do not block the fan slots or vents.
• If you do not need the fan or the ionizer, switch them off to reduce power
consumption.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
SELECTING THE ROOM

• Install the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room. The appliance will operate
correctly if the environment temperature is in the interval specified in the table. The
appliance class is indicated on the rating plate / label with the basic information on
the appliance.

Description Class Ambient temperature Relative humidity

range °C
Extended temperate SN +10 to +32
Temperate N +16 to +32
 75%
Subtropical ST +16 to +38
Tropical T +16 to +43

i • Do not place an appliance in a room where temperature can drop to

below 5 °C as this may cause abnormal appliance operation or failure!

• After the installation, the appliance mains plug should be accessible!

• Do not place the appliance near appliances or devices radiating heat, such as a
cooker, a stove, a radiator, water heater etc., and do not expose it to direct sunlight.
The appliance should stand at least 3 cm away from an electric or gas cooker or
at least 30 cm away from an oil or solid fuel stove. If the distance between such
source of heat and the appliance is smaller, use an insulating panel.

Note: Place the appliance in a sufficiently large room. There should be at least
1 m3 of space per 8 grams of refrigerant. Amount of refrigerant is indicated on
the rating plate in the appliance interior.
• At the base of the kitchen unit intended for building in the integrated
appliance, there should be at least 200 cm2 free space, for adequate air
circulation.
On the upper part of the appliance the air is coming out, so try not to cover
the opening for the outflow air.
Ignoring this caution may result in damage to the appliance.

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CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE
• Connect the appliance to the power
mains using the power cord. The wall
outlet should be fitted with a ground
contact (safety socket). Nominal
voltage and frequency are indicated
on the rating plate/label with basic
information on the appliance.
• The appliance must be connected
to the power mains and grounded
in compliance with the effective
standards and regulations. The
appliance will withstand short-term
deviations from the nominal voltage,
but not more than +/- 6%.

CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION AND

INTEGRATING THE APPLIANCE INTO A CABINET
The process of changing the appliance door opening and integrating the
appliance into a cabinet is described on the separate installation instructions
supplied in the bag with the instruction manual.

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APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
Appliance interior equipment may change according to the appliance model.

1 Control unit
1 2 Freezing compartment

Note:
Due to unceasing modification of our products, your appliance may be slightly
different from this instruction manual, but its functions and using methods
remain the same.
To get the best energy efficiency of this product, please place all shelves,
drawers and baskets on their original position as the illustration above.

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OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

A Appliance on/off key

B Intensive freezing (freezing boost) function key
C Open door alarm indicator
D Intensive freezing function indicator
E Freezer temperature display
F Temperature settings key
G Open door alarm key

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON/OFF

Switching the appliance on: Press the
A key and hold it for 3 seconds.

Switching off the appliance: Again

press the A key and hold it for 3
seconds. The appliance will be off, but
there is still voltage in it as it is still
connected to the power mains.

i • When appliance is connected to the power supply, the display will show
“- -”. If you will not press any key within 1 min, the display will turn off.

i • If demo mode is activated, please contact the after sales service.

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE APPLIANCE
i • The numbers -14, -15, -16, -17, -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23 and -24 indicate the
degrees Celsius (°C) in the appliance.
• The factory default setting is the recommended temperature of -18 °C.
• After the appliance is switched on, it may take several hours for the set
temperature to be reached. Do not place any food into the refrigerator
before the temperature drops to the selected setting.

• Press the F key (several times) until

the desired temperature indicator
lights up.
• If the temperature of the room where
the appliance is installed is below
16 °C, we recommend setting a
temperature lower than 4 °C.

INTENSIVE FREEZING (FREEZING BOOST) FUNCTION

To activate the intensive freezing

(freezing boost) function, press the B
key. Symbol D lights up.

i • When the intensive freezing function is activated, the appliance will

operate with maximum power. During this time, operation may be
somewhat louder.

• Use this setting after switching on the appliance for the first time, before
cleaning, or 24 hours before adding a large amount of food.
• If any other function is selected while the intensive freezing function is active,
the intensive freezing function will be deactivated immediately.
• To switch off the intensive freezing function, press the F key to select the
desired temperature (E). If the intensive freezing function is not deactivated
manually, it will be automatically switched off (after approximately 52 hours),
and the temperature will return to the most recently set value.

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HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
If the temperature inside the appliance
is too high, acoustic alarm will be
activated (intermittent tone) and the C
symbol will flash.
• Every time the appliance is switched
on with the A key, there is a 15-
hour delay in high temperature
alarm operation. If the appliance
does not reach the sufficiently low
temperature in this period, the alarm
will be activated.

Switching off the alarm:

• To acknowledge and switch off the acoustic alarm, press the G key. If the alarm
is not switched off, it will be sounded every 20 seconds for approximately
10 minutes.

OPEN DOOR ALARM

If the door is open for more than
1 minute, acoustic alarm will be
activated (intermittent tone) and the C
symbol will flash. If the acoustic alarm
is not switched off, it will switch off
automatically after 10 minutes. The
appliance will continue to operate as if
the door was closed.

Switching off the alarm: To switch off the alarm, close the door.

To acknowledge and switch off the acoustic alarm, press the G key. If
the alarm is not switched off , it will be sounded every 60 seconds for
approximately 10 minutes.

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FREEZING AND STORING
FROZEN FOOD
FREEZING PROCEDURE
Maximum amount of fresh food that may be inserted

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at once is specified on the appliance rating plate. If
the amount of food to be frozen exceeds the indicated
amount, the quality of freezing will be inferior; in addition,
the quality of the food already frozen will deteriorate.

• Activate the super freeze function 24 hours before freezing fresh food:
- Press the B key until the symbol D lights up.

Make sure the fresh food is not in contact with the food that is already frozen.

• When freezing smaller amounts of food (1-2 kilograms), activating the super
cooling function is not required.
• After 24 hours, the food can be moved to other freezer compartments and the
freezing process can be repeated as necessary.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS ON FREEZING

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Only use the freezer to freeze food appropriate for freezing.
Always use quality and fresh food.

Select the most suitable packaging for the food and use the
packaging correctly.

Make sure the packaging is air and water tight so that the
food does not dry out and loose its vitamins.

Indicate the type of food, amount, and date of freezing on

the packaging.

It is important that the food freezes quickly. Therefore,

smaller packages are recommended. Refrigerate the food
before freezing.

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AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FOOD
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a signifi cant increase of the
temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible
drainage systems.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off , defrost,
clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the
appliance.temperature, storage time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.

STORING INDUSTRIALLY FROZEN FOOD

• When storing and using frozen food, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
Temperature and expiry date are indicated on the packaging.
• Only choose food with undamaged packaging, stored in freezers at
temperatures of –18 °C or lower.
• Do not purchase food covered in frost as this indicates it has been partly
thawed several times and that it is of inferior quality.
• Protect the food from thawing during transport. In case of an increase in
temperature, storage time will be shorter and quality will deteriorate.

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE TIME

RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIME IN THE FREEZER

Type of food Time

fruit, beef from 10 to 12 months
vegetables, veal, poultry from 8 to 10 months
Venison from 6 to 8 months
Pork from 4 to 6 months
finely chopped or ground meat 4 months
bread, pastry, cooked meals, lean fish 3 months
entrails 2 months
smoked sausage, fatty fish 1 month

DEFROSTING FROZEN FOOD

Freezing the food does not kill the microorganisms. After the food is defrosted
or thawed, bacteria are re-activated and the food spoils quickly. Use the
partially or completely defrosted food as soon as possible.
Partial thawing decreases the nutritive value of the food, particularly fruit,
vegetables, and ready-to-eat food.
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DEFROSTING THE APPLIANCE
DEFROSTING A CONVENTIONAL FREEZER
• Defrost the freezer when an approximately 3–5 millimetre layer of frost or ice
has built up.
• 24 hours before defrosting, activate the super freeze function to additionally
cool the food (see section Freezing procedure).

After this period, remove the food from the freezer and protect them from
defrosting.
• Switch off the appliance (see chapter Switching the appliance on/off) and
unplug the power cord.
• Do not use a knife or any other sharp object to remove the frost, as you may
damage the cooling system.
• To speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot water on the glass shelf.
• Clean and dry the appliance interior (see chapter Cleaning the Appliance).

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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
! Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the power mains – switch off the
appliance (see chapter Switching the Appliance On/Off) and unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.

• Use a soft cloth to clean all surfaces. Cleaners that contain abrasive
substances, acids, or solvents are not suitable for cleaning as they may
damage the surface.

Clean the appliance exterior with water or a mild solution of suds.

Lacquer-coated and aluminium surfaces may be cleaned with lukewarm water
to which you have added a mild detergent. Use of cleaners with low alcohol
content is allowed (e.g. window cleaners). Do not use cleaners containing
alcohol for cleaning plastic materials.

Appliance interior can be cleaned with lukewarm water to which you can
add some vinegar.

• Do not wash the parts of appliance interior equipment in a dishwasher as

they may be damaged.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: Cause or remedy:
Appliance is connected • Make sure there is voltage in the power outlet and
to the power mains but that the appliance is switched on.
it does not work.
Cooling system • Too high environment temperature.
operates continuously • Door opened too frequently or too long.
for a long period of • Door not closed correctly (possible impurities on
time: the seal, misaligned door, damaged seal etc.).
• Too much fresh food inserted at once.
• Insufficient compressor and condenser unit
cooling. Check for sufficient air circulation behind
the appliance and clean the condenser unit.
Build-up of ice or frost
• Door opened too frequently or too long.
in the freezer interior
• Door not properly closed.
may be a result of the
• Poor door sealing.
following:
• If the seal is dirty or damaged, clean or replace it.

• If you are trying to open the freezer door after

Door is difficult to open:
just having closed it, this could be difficult to do.
As you open the door, some cool air escapes from
the appliance and it is replaced by warm air from
the environment. When this air is cooled, negative
pressure is generated which results in problems as
you try to open the door. After a few minutes, the
condition is normalized and the door can be easily
opened again.
E3 will appear on the • Temperature sensor of freezer fails. Call a service
display unit centre for repair.

If the above tips do not resolve your problem, call the nearest authorized service
centre and state the type, model, and serial number indicated on the appliance
rating plate or label located in the appliance interior.

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INFORMATION ABOUT
APPLIANCE NOISE
Cooling in refrigerator freezers is made possible by a cooling system that also
includes a compressor (and a fan with some appliances), which generates some
noise. The level of noise depends on installation, proper use, and age of the
appliance.
• After connecting the appliance to the power mains, compressor operation,
or the sound of flowing liquid, may be somewhat louder. This is not a sign
of malfunction and it will not affect the useful life of the appliance. In time,
appliance operation and this noise will become quieter.
• Sometimes, unusual or loud noises may appear during appliance operation;
these are mostly the result of improper installation:
- The appliance must stand level and stable on a solid base.
- The appliance may not be in contact with a wall or adjacent furniture.
- Make sure the interior equipment sits firmly in its place and that the noise is
not caused by rattling cans, bottles or other containers placed next to each
other.
• Due to the higher workload on the cooling system when the door is opened
more frequently or for a longer time, when a large amount of fresh food is
introduced or when intensive freezing or cooling functions are activated, the
appliance can temporarily generate more noise.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGES THAT DO NOT AFFECT THE

APPLIANCE FUNCTIONALITY.

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The instructions for use can also be found on our website: www.asko.com