SJSC440VBE - Fridge SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SJSC440VBE SHARP

SJ-GC440V SJ-SC440V SJ-GC480V SJ-SC480V Device of this mark is a trademark of

Plasmacluster is a registered trademark

or a trademark of Sharp Corporation.

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Thank you very much for buying this SHARP product. Before using your SHARP refrigerator,

please read this operation manual to ensure that you gain the maximum benet from it.

This refrigerator contains ammable refrigerant (R600a: ■

isobutane) and insulation blowing gas (cyclopentane).

Observe the following rules to prevent ignition and

The refrigeration system behind and inside the •

refrigerator contains refrigerant. Do not allow any sharp

objects to come into contact with the refrigeration

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to •

accelerate the defrosting process. (This refrigerator has

adopted automatic defrosting system.)

Do not use electric appliances inside the refrigerator.•

Use only the specified parts for the refrigerator •

Do not block the openings on the circumference of the •

Do not use ammable sprays, such as spray paint near •

the refrigerator. It may cause explosion or re.

If the refrigeration system should get punctured, do not •

touch the wall outlet and do not use open ames. Open

the window and air out the room. Then ask a service

agent approved by SHARP for servicing.

This refrigerator should be disposed appropriately. •

Take the refrigerator to a recycling plant for ammable

refrigerant and insulation blowing gases.

Do not store highly volatile and ammable materials such ■

as ether, petrol, propane gas, aerosol cans, adhesive

agents and pure alcohol etc.

These materials are liable to explode.

Dust deposited on the power plug may cause re. Wipe it ■

Do not attempt to change or modify this refrigerator. This ■

may result in re, electric shock or injury.

Ensure that the refrigerator presents no danger to children ■

while being stored for disposal. (e.g. remove the magnetic

door seals to prevent child entrapment.)

WARNING CAUTION Do not touch the compressor unit or its peripheral parts, ■

as they become extremely hot during operation and the

metal edges may cause injury.

Do not touch foods or metal containers in the freezer ■

compartment with your wet hands. This may cause

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. ■

Do not place bottled and canned drinks in the freezer as ■

they may crack when frozen.

Make sure that the power cord has not been damaged ■

during installation or moving. If the power plug or cord

is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of

electric shock or re.

Disconnect from the mains electricity supply by removing ■

the mains plug from the electricity supply socket. Do not

remove by pulling the mains lead. This may cause electric

Should the exible supply cord be damaged, it must ■

be replaced by service agent approved by SHARP as a

special cord is required.

In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by opening a ■

window, etc. Do not touch the refrigerator or the power

Do not place objects containing liquid or unsteady objects ■

on top of refrigerator.

This refrigerator 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 refrigerator by a person responsible

for their safety. Young children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with the refrigerator.

Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance

with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and

electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states

may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities

free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product

free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose

of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the

necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on

the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste

2. In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the

correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to

the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed

Your product is marked

electrical and electronic

be mixed with general

collection system for

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INSTALLATION WARNING Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location ■

as this may cause damage to the insulation and a

leakage. Condensation may also build on the outer

cabinet and cause rust.

Keep adequate ventilation space around the refrigerator.

The figure shows the minimum required space for •

installing the refrigerator. The measurement condition

of power consumption is conducted under a different

By keeping greater space, the refrigerator may be •

operated under a less amount of power consumption.

If using the refrigerator in the smaller space dimension •

than the below figure, it may cause the temperature

rise in the unit, loud noise and failure.

Use the two front adjustable feet, to ensure that the

refrigerator is positioned rmly and at on the oor.

Remove the 2 screws of the cabinet lower part, and

then set the foot cover (supplied inside the refrigerator

compartment) with removed 2 screws.

NOTE Position your refrigerator so that the plug is accessible. • Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight.• Do not place next to heat generating appliance.• Do not place directly on the ground. • Provide suitable stand. 60 mm or more 60 mm or more 90 mm or more a SJ-GC440VSJ-GC480VSJ-SC440VSJ-SC480V b

Before using your refrigerator

Clean the inside parts with a cloth soaked in warm water.

If soapy water is used, wipe

it off thoroughly with water.

The casters allow the refrigerator to move back and forth.•

Carry the refrigerator by holding the handles located on •

the rear and the bottom. Foot cover Free standing type Screw (2 screw) This refrigerator is provided with an indicator of temperature in the refrigerator compartment to allow you to control the average

temperature in the coldest zone.

The symbol indicates the coldest zone in the

refrigerator compartment.

(The door pocket positioned at the same

height isn't the coldest zone.)

Checking the temperature in the coldest zone

You can carry out regular checks to ensure the temperature

in the coldest zone is correct and, if necessary, adjust the

refrigerator temp. control.

To maintain a correct temperature inside the appliance,

check that the indicator of temperature is always BLUE.

If the indicator of temperature turns WHITE, the temperature

is too high; in this case, increase the refrigerator temp.

control setting and wait for 6 hours before checking the

indicator of temperature again.

NOTE The internal temperature of the refrigerator depends on • various factors such as the ambient temperature of the room, the amount of food stored and the frequency of door opening.When fresh food has been introduced or the door has been • left open for some time, it is normal for the indicator of temperature to turn WHITE. BLUE WHITECorrect setting Temperature too high, adjust the refrigerator temp. control.Symbol INDICATOR OF TEMPERATURE Casterrear bottom (B191)-West.indb 2 2011/03/14 13:13:126

DESCRIPTION Freezer shelf1.

Chilled case & door4.

Hybrid cooling panel (Aluminum panel)9. The panel is cooled from the rear, thus indirectly cools the refrigerator compartment. In this way, food is refrigerated gently, without exposing it to cold air ow. Fruit and vegetable shelf10.

Fruit and vegetable crisper11.

Adjustable feet13. SJ-GC480V,SJ-SC480V 19

(Only for SJ-GC480V, SJ-SC480V)

Do not replace the right and left position of the utility • pocket and the utility pocket (large). Bottle pocket22.

Bottle stopper / Tube stand23. Prevents bottles etc. from falling. Stick-type food products stored inside. 20 SJ-GC440V, SJ-SC440V Tips for saving energy Keep the ventilation space as ■much as possible around the refrigerator.Keep your refrigerator out of ■direct sunlight, and do not place next to heat generating appliance.Open your refrigerator door as ■briey as possible.Hot foods should be cooled ■before storing.Place the food evenly on the ■shelves to allow the cooling air to circulate efciently. More foods can be stored by removing the following

accessories as indicated in the figure below. [Freezer shelf, Ice cube maker, Ice cube box ]If the refrigerator is operated with these accessories taken out, it works under the most energy-efcient condition.The amount of power consumption of this model is measured according to the international standard of the refrigerator performance.The amount of power consumption • of this model is measured with these accessories taken out as indicated above.The amount of power consumption of • this model is measured under the space dimensions on the right gure.

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Hints when making ice

1 Do not over ll the Ice cube trays; otherwise the ice cubes will be joined together when frozen. 2 When the ice cubes are made, turn the lever clockwise to empty the ice into the Ice cube box. NOTE To prevent damage to the Ice cube box, do not make ice in the Ice cube box or pour oil into it. Plasmacluster The Plasmacluster automatically starts operating when the refrigerator is powered on. Notes about Plasmacluster operation The ionizer inside your refrigerator releases clusters of ions, which are collective masses of positive and negative ions, into the refrigerator compartment. These ion clusters inactivate airborne mold fungus.There may be a slight odor in the refrigerator. This is the • smell of ozone generated by the ionizer. The amount of ozone is minimal, and quickly decomposes in the refrigerator.

OPERATION Controlling temperature Adjustable by turning each knob. Door Alarm When the refrigerator or freezer door is left open, the door alarm will sound.The door alarm will sound in 1 minute after opening the • door and again after 1 minute (once in each case).If the door is left open for approx. 3 minutes, the alarm will • sound continuously. Deodorizing unit Deodorizing catalyst is installed on the routes of cold air. No operation and cleaning are required.

CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Unplug the refrigerator rst to prevent electric shock. ■Do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or ■the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation. IMPORTANT To prevent cracking on inside surfaces and plasticcomponents, follow these tips.Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic components.• Some household chemicals may cause damage, so use • only diluted washing-up liquid (soapy water).If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is not wiped • off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts can result. 1 Remove the accessories e.g. shelves from the cabinet and door. Wash them in warm soapy dishwashing water; rinse in clean water and dry. 2 Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm soapy dishwashing water. Then, use cold water to wipe off soapy water. 3 Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is soiled. 4 Clean the magnetic door seal with a toothbrush and warm soapy dishwashing water. NOTE To prevent damage to your refrigerator, do not use heavy • duty cleansers or solvents (lacquer, paint, polishing powder, benzine, boiled water, etc.)If the power supply is disconnected, please wait for at least 5 • minutes before re-connecting power.The glass shelves weigh approximately 2kg each. Hold rmly • when removing from the cabinet or carrying.Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or strike the inner • wall. This may cause the inner surface to crack. Defrosting Defrosting is fully automatic due to a unique energy saving system. When the compartment light is blown Contact the service agent approved by SHARP to request a replacement compartment light. The compartment light is not to be removed other than by qualied service personnel. Switching off your refrigerator If you switch your refrigerator off when you are going away for an extended period, remove all food, clean the interiorthoroughly. Remove the power cord plug from the powersocket and leave all doors open.Ice cube box mold fungus(for refrigerator) (for freezer)Lever(B191)-West.indb 4 2011/03/14 13:13:148

STORING FOOD Refrigeration reduces the rate of food spoilage. To maximize

the shelf life of perishable food products, ensure that the

food is the freshest possible quality. The following is a

general guide to help promote longer food storage.

Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or placed in •

an airtight container.

To minimize moisture loss, fruit and vegetables should be •

loosely enclosed in a plastic material e.g. wrap, bags (do

not seal) and place in the fruit and vegetable crisper.

Eggs should be stored in the Egg holder.•

Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow the cooling •

air to circulate efciently.

Hot foods should be cooled before storing. Storing hot •

foods increases the temperature in the unit and increases

the risk of food spoilage

Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool air circulating •

circuit with foods or containers; otherwise the foods will not

be evenly cooled throughout the refrigerator.

Keep the door securely closed.•

Do not place food directly in front of cold air

outlet. This may lead to the food freezing.

IN OUT BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Before you call for service, check the following points.

The outside of the cabinet is hot when

It is normal. The hot pipe is in the cabinet in order to prevent dew generation.

When there is refrigerator noise. It is normal for the refrigerator to produce the following sounds.

Loud noise produced by the compressor when operation starts •

--- Sound becomes quieter after a while.

Loud noise produced once a day by the compressor •

--- Operating sound produced immediately after automatic defrost operation.

Sound of owing uid (gurgling sound, zzing sound) •

--- Sound of refrigerant owing in pipes (sound may become louder from time to

Cracking or crunching sound, squeaking sound •

--- Sound produced by expansion and contraction of inner walls and internal parts

Frosting or dew generation occurs

inside or outside the refrigerator.

This may occur in one of the following cases. Use a wet cloth for wiping frost and

a dry cloth for wiping dew.

When the ambient humidity is high.•

When the door is frequently opened and closed. •

When foods containing plenty of moisture are stored. (Wrapping is required.) •

The foods in the refrigerator

Is the refrigerator operated for a long time with temp. control set at MAX? •

Low ambient temperature may cause placed foods to freeze even if refrigerator •

temp. control is set to MIN.

It smells in the compartment. Wrapping is required for the foods with strong smell.•

Deodorizing unit cannot remove all of smell.•

Door alarm does not stop. If the door alarm does not stop after closing all doors, it is a defect. •

Contact the Sharp service center for service.

Method of stopping the door alarm temporarily.

Adjust both temp.control knobs at the same time as following steps.

The door alarm will sound again after approximately 2 days.•

IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE Refer to your nearest service agent approved by SHARP.

Quality of foods should be fresh. •

Freeze small quantities of food •

at a time to freeze them quickly.

Food should be properly sealed, •

sealed tightly or covered.

Evenly place the food in the •

Label bags or containers to keep •

an inventory of freezing food.