GB 7236 - Freezer BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GB 7236 BOMANN

ENGLISH other purpose. Any other use is not intended and Introduction can result in damages or personal injuries. Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you This appliance is not intended to be used as a will enjoy using the appliance. built-in appliance. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources Symbols in these Instructions for Use of heat, direct sunlight and humidity. Important information for your safety is specially When not in use, for cleaning, user maintenance marked. It is essential to comply with these instruc- works or with disruption, switch off the appliance tions to avoid accidents and prevent damage. and disconnect the plug (pull the plug itself, not the lead) or turn off the fuse.

The appliance and if possible the mains lead have This warns you of dangers to your health and indi- to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If cates possible injury risks. damage is found the appliance must not be used. CAUTION: For safety reasons, alterations or modifications of This refers to possible hazards to the machine or the appliance are prohibited. other objects. To ensure your children’s safety, please keep all NOTE: This highlights tips and information. packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. General Notes

Read the operating instructions very Do not allow small children to play with the foil. carefully before putting the appliance into There is a danger of suffocation! operation and keep the instructions including the warranty and the receipt. If you give this device to other people, also pass on the operating instructions. NOTE: Due to constant product modifications, your device may differ slightly from these operating instructions; Functions and methods of use remain unchanged. The illustrations in these operating instructions may differ from the original device. The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. The appliance is only to be used as described in the user manual. Do not use the appliance for any

Special safety Information for this Unit This unit 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.

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process (if necessary), except those described in this manual (depending on the model included the scope of delivery). Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol containers with flammable propellant in the appliance. 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 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 unless they are older 8 years and supervised. NOTE: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance. Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person and with a cable of the same type. Use the provided collection points of electrical equipment for the disposal of the appliance. Coolant Transport and Packaging Transport the appliance

WARNING: Risk of fire / flammable

Transport the appliance, if possible, in vertical posi- materials tion. Otherwise, it is absolutely necessary to allow The coolant circuit of this unit contains the refrigerant the appliance standing upright for a few hours before Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas that is flammable installation ”Prior to first use”. Protect the appliance and of high environmental compatibility. Make sure during transport against weather influences. no parts of the coolant circuit get damaged during transport and installation of the appliance. Unpacking the appliance If the coolant circuit is damaged: Remove the appliance from its packaging. avoid any open flames or ignition source, Remove all packaging material, such as foils, filler and cardboard packaging. disconnect the plug, To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any thoroughly air the room in which the appliance is transport damage. installed and In case of damage, do not put the appliance into contact an authorized technician. operation. Contact your distributor.

NOTE: Avoid the installation: Production residue or dust may have collected on the

appliance. We recommend cleaning the appliance near heaters, next to a stove, direct sunlight or any other heat sources; according to chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”.

at locations with high humidity (e.g. outdoors, bathroom), as metal parts would be susceptible to corrosion under such circumstances; Appliance Equipment

Appliance overview near volatile or flammable materials (e.g. gas, fuel, alcohol, paint, etc.), in rooms which may have poor air circulation (e.g. garages). 1 Grid shelves

2 Temperature control Do not expose the appliance any weather. Electrical connection 3 Condensate

drip tray The installation to the mains supply must conform 4 Feet to the local standards and regulations. Improper connection may cause to an electric Delivery scope shock! 2x grid shelf, 1x condensate drip tray Do not modify the appliance plug. If the plug does not fit properly to the outlet, let install a proper outlet by an authorized specialist. Installation The accessibility of the power plug must be en- Conditions for the installation location sured to disconnect the appliance from the power Good ventilation is required around the appliance supply in case of emergency. to dissipate the heat properly and to guarantee ef- Make sure that the voltage supply matches the ficient cooling operation at low power consump- specifications on the rating label before connect- tion. Enough clearance is necessary.

ing. Gap to the back approx. 50～70 mm, to the Connect the mains cable to a properly installed side walls and above the device each approx. and earthed wall outlet. min. 100 mm;

If the plug after installation is not accessible, a Place the appliance so that the appliance door corresponding disconnect device must be availa- can open without being impeded. ble to meet the relevant safety regulations. Only install at a location with an ambient temperature suitable for the climate class of the appliance. Reverse the door opening The climate class can be found under "Technical If required, the door opening can be moved from the Data" and on the rating label located in the interior right (supplied condition) to the left side. or on the appliance rear.

Place the appliance on a steady and safe surface. When replacing the door stop, the appliance must be If the appliance is not horizontally leveled, adjust disconnected from the power supply first. the feet accordingly.

NOTE: Startup / Operation You possibly need: screw wrench, Phillips screwdriv- Prior to first use er as well as a thin-blade screwdriver. CAUTION: After transport, the appliance should be left standing upright for four hours before connecting to the power supply. Nonobservance could lead to malfunction of the cooling system and causes an appliance breakdown. Clean the appliance interior including all accessory parts. Consider the instructions which we provide in the chapter “Cleaning and Maintenance”. Remove the blind cap (1) and the hinge cover (2). Loosen the screws (3), remove the door hinge (4) Starting the appliance and lift the appliance door. Connect the appliance to the power supply. Move the blind plug (5) of the appliance door to Operate the temperature control. See also the the opposite side. Set the door aside safely. section "Settings". Tilt the appliance slightly backwards and block it in this position. Dismount the door hinge (6) with Settings its base by loosening the screws (7). Unscrew the Setting [ OFF ] means that the appliance is in the off separate foot (8). state. Turn the temperature control clockwise, start- Move and fasten the door hinge (6) incl. base with the screws (7). Screw in the separate foot (8) ac- ing from this setting; the appliance will turn on auto- cordingly. matically. Put the appliance back in the upright position. Put The power levels [ MIN – MAX ] regulate the different on the appliance door and fix it in the intended values of the internal temperature. position. Move and fasten the door hinge (4) with Setting MIN: the screws (3). Lowest setting (warmest inside temperature) Replace the hinge cover (2) and move the blind Setting NORMAL: cap (1) into the exposed hole. Medium setting (optimal operating temperature) Check that the door is optimally aligned both vertical- Setting MAX: ly and horizontally to ensure a smooth opening and Highest setting (coldest inside temperature) closing of the door. Note that the temperature will change depending on the ambient temperature, frequency of door opening and the amount of food in the appliance. During initial operation, turn the temperature control to the highest setting first, until the appliance has reached the desired operating temperature. Afterwards it is recommended to turn the control back to a

medium setting; correcting the temperature at a later Freezing point would then be easier. Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to the core. Therefore, during freezing operation, the NOTE: temperature of fresh food should be lowered as In generally a low to medium power level works best fast as possible to keep formation of ice crystals for an optimized food storage. A high power level as little as possible and not to damage the food also increases the energy consumption. structure. Storing food Frozen food should be kept in contact with the bottom of the compartment. NOTE: Recommendation! Keep a space between the individual items, so To guarantee that the temperature is low enough, that the cold air can circulate. you should pre-cool the appliance a few times before initial loading foods. Storing frozen food CAUTION: Packed frozen merchandise should be stored in a Always pay attention to the storage instructions on 4-star-freezer compartment in accordance with the sales packaging. the manufacturer’s data. Make sure the food The 4-star freezer allows you to store frozen food at items do not defrost after purchase and to store a temperature of ≤ -18°C for several months; to pro- them as fast as possible in the freezer. It is possible to store food for longer periods of duce ice cubes and to freeze fresh food. time, up to three months. This period might vary, To avoid contamination of food, respect the following so observe the storage information on the pack- instructions: aging of the merchandise. Opening the door for long periods can cause a Make sure that the temperature in the freezer significant increase of the temperature in the does not rise above -18°C. For this, the unit compartments of the appliance. should be defrosted regularly. A thick frozen layer Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact deteriorates the cooling and increases the power with food and accessible drainage systems (see consumption. “Cleaning and Maintenance”). General safety precautions Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or Do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity. drip onto other food. Do not store bottles or cans. These can break when the contents freeze – or even explode, if If the appliance is out of use for long period, fol- they contain carbonated drinks. low the instructions under "Switching off". Once products have been defrosted halfway or Storage space completely, they should be consumed as soon as Depending on requirements, shelves/drawers (par- possible and should not be frozen again, except tially and depending on model) can be adjusted in they have been processed to a ready meal. height or removed to optimize the storage space. Keep the appliance door closed in the event of a NOTE: power failure. Consider the information to the For the most efficient use of energy, place all shel- -temperature rinse time- during which the device ves/drawers in their original position. content does not suffer any loss of quality.

Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do not eat ice Allow warm food to cool before placing it in the cream directly from the freezer. The cold can appliance. cause injuries in the oral cavity. Open the unit door only as necessary. Touching metal parts inside the unit can cause Defrost the unit regularly (model dependent). symptoms like burns if the skin is very sensitive. The seal of the appliance door must be complete- Never touch frozen food with moist or wet hands. ly intact, so that the door closes properly. Operating noise Type of sound Cause Mumbling Compressor during its operation Liquid sounds Circulation of the refrigerant Click sounds The temperature control turns the Cleaning and Maintenance

Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning and user maintenance. Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appli- compressor on or off Disturbing Vibration of the shelves or cool- noises ing coils ance; moisture could enter electrical components. Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could damage the plastic parts. Switching off The unit must be dry before restarting operation. CAUTION: To switch off the appliance turn the temperature con- Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive trol to the off state. items. If the appliance is out of use for long periods: Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents. Remove the appliance content. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Defrost (model dependent) and clean the device Cleaning the appliance including interior thoroughly (see ”Cleaning and Maintenance”). Clean the appliance interior, the exterior surfaces, Leave open the appliance door to avoid formation the accessories and the door seal regularly with of mold and unpleased odor. warm water and mild detergent; or with a clean, Tips for Energy saving damp microfiber cloth without cleaning agent. Remove the appliance content and storage it at a Disconnect the appliance from the power supply, cool location. if it isn’t in use. After everything was thoroughly dried, you can Do not install the appliance near stoves, heaters restart the operation. or other heat sources. In case of higher ambient temperatures, the compressor will run more fre- Defrosting quently and longer. CAUTION: Ensure enough ventilation at the bottom and rear Never use metal objects (e.g. knifes) to remove ice side. Never block ventilation openings. from the evaporator. Otherwise it can be damaged. Place all shelves, racks or drawers (depending on the model) in their original position. To achieve better cooling and to save energy, defrost Adjust the temperature not colder than necessary. the appliance regularly as follows:

To start the defrosting process, disconnect the Technical Data appliance from the power supply. Climate class N/ST: this appliance is intended to be Remove the food items and keep covered at a used at ambient temperature ranging from 16°C to cool location. 38°C. When the ice has melted, wipe the condensate Freezing capacity: the maximum freezing capacity away and dry the appliance interior. within 24 hours is 2 kg. Then you may restart the appliance by connecting the plug and turning the temperature control. Temperature rinse time: the period of time that the device can maintain an acceptable temperature for the frozen food is approx. 10 hour. Troubleshooting Electrical connection………………...………………….. Before you contact an authorized specialist Power voltage: ……………......….220-240 V~ / 50 Hz Problem Cause / Action Rated power: ………………………………………60 W Unit is not ∙ Check the power supply / tem- Rated current: ………………………………..……0.3 A working perature setting / ambient temper- properly or ature. ∙ Unblock the ventilation at all openings, install the unit freely. Loading is ∙ Check the temperature setting / too warm ambient temperature. ∙ Open the Dimension H x W x D / Weight…..…...……………….. Appliance size: ……..….…........63.2 x 47.0 x 45.0 cm Net weight: ……………………….……approx. 18.0 kg For more information about the product, scan the QR code on the supplied energy label and/or visit the door only as long as necessary. official website of the product data bank: Loud noise ∙ Check the appliance position. during opera- ∙ See the section “Operating tion noise”. The right to make technical and design modifications Water on the ∙ Check the temperature setting. during continuous product development remains https://eprel.ec.europa.eu unit bottom reserved. NOTE: This appliance has been tested according to all rele- If a problem persists after following the steps above, vant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic contact your trader or an authorized technician. compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Disposal Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol Protect our environment; do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health. This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilization of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where these can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

Remove or disable any existing snap and bolt locks, if you take the unit out of operation or dispose it.