PLC102 - Fridge PROLINE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Freezer
Brand	PROLINE
Model	PLC102
Dimensions (H × W × D)	850 × 550 × 593 mm
Power supply	230 V single-phase, 10 A
Climate class	SN (10 to 32 °C), N (16 to 32 °C), ST (16 to 38 °C), T (16 to 43 °C)
Refrigerant	R600a (isobutane)
Maximum freezing capacity per 24h	See rating plate
Temperature rise time	26 hours
Temperature setting	Rotary thermostat (min, max, OFF)
Defrosting	Manual (recommended at 10–15 mm of frost)
Interior cleaning	Warm soapy water, mild detergent
Door closure	Magnetic seal, safety lock
Safety instructions	Do not obstruct ventilation, do not use sharp objects for defrosting, unplug before maintenance
Installation	Flat surface, 5 cm rear and side space, away from heat sources
Usage	Storing and freezing food, do not refreeze a thawed product
Environmental protection	Do not dispose of with household waste, recycle via collection points

Frequently Asked Questions - PLC102 PROLINE

How do I set the temperature of my Proline PLC102 freezer?

Turn the thermostat clockwise to increase cold, counterclockwise to decrease. The middle position is generally recommended. To stop the appliance, set the thermostat to OFF.

What should I do if my freezer is too noisy?

Check the stability of the appliance: all four feet must be in contact with the floor. Make sure it is not touching a wall or furniture. Normal noises can come from the compressor and refrigerant circuit.

How do I defrost the freezer?

Turn off the appliance, remove the food wrapping it in newspaper, keep the lid open and place a container under the drainage channel. Use a plastic spatula to scrape off the ice. Never use sharp or metal objects.

Why is there too much frost inside?

This may be due to high ambient humidity, poorly wrapped food, or a door that does not close properly. Check the condition of the gasket and ensure packages are airtight.

What should I do in case of a prolonged power outage?

If the outage lasts longer than the temperature rise time (26 hours), consume the thawed food quickly or refreeze it after cooking. Never refreeze a raw thawed product.

How do I clean the inside of the freezer?

Unplug the appliance. Use warm water mixed with a mild liquid detergent (e.g., dish soap). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Never use abrasive products, metal sponges, or solvents.

Can I freeze hot food?

No, wait for food to cool to room temperature before placing it in the freezer. Introducing hot food raises the internal temperature and can compromise the preservation of other foods.

How to properly install my freezer?

Place the appliance on a flat and sturdy surface, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Leave 5 cm of space at the back and sides for ventilation. Wait 4 hours after transport before plugging it in.

The indicator or interior light does not work, what to do?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and the thermostat is not set to OFF. If the light still does not come on, the bulb (specific) must be replaced by a qualified professional. Unplug the appliance before any intervention.

What if the door does not close properly?

Check that the gasket is clean and in good condition. Clean it with warm water. Make sure no food is blocking the closure. If the problem persists, defrost because excess frost can prevent closing.

USER MANUAL PLC102 PROLINE

Safety instructions 10

Operation

First use 12

Daily use 12

Helpful hints and tips 13

Care and cleaning. 13

What to do if... 14 12

Technical data 16

Installation

Environmental concerns

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.

To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.

Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This 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.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock un

usable before you discard the old appli- ance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

Warning!

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

• avoid open flames and sources of ignition

• thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

7. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

8. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
9. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
10. Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost, burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

Installation

Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraph.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appli

OPERATION

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the OFF position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator towards to obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator towards to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

FIRSTUSE

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate 2)

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

ance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature
• how often the lid is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

CARE AND CLEANING

Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Regularly clean the appliance and the accessories with warm water and neutral soap. Clean the lid seal carefully.
4. Fully dry the appliance.

characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
  not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket.

• Switch on the appliance.

Caution! Do not use detergents, abrasive products, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the inner side of the appliance. Prevent damage to the cooling system.

Important! There is no need to clean the compressor area.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with

warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.

Defrosting the freezer

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 10 - 15mm The best time to defrost the freezer when it contains no or only a little food.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open, remove the plug from the defrost water drain and collect all defrost water on a tray. Use a scraper to remove ice quickly.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as you could damage the

appliance. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

The amount of frost on the walls of the appliance will be increased by the high level of the outer environment humidity and if the frozen food is not wrapped properly.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Remove all food.
4. Defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories.
5. Leave the lid open to prevent unpleasant smells.

Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

WHAT TO DO IF...

Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible	cause Solution
The appliance is noisy The appliance is not supported properly	Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor)
The compressor operates continually	The temperature is not set correctly.	Set a warmer temperature
The lid has been opened too frequently	Do not leave the lid open longer than necessary
	The lid is not closed properly	Check if the lid closes well and the gaskets are undamaged and clean
Large quantities of food to be frozen were put in at the same time	Wait some hours and then check the temperature again
Food placed in the appliance was too warm	Allow food to cool to room temperature before storing
The temperature of the room	that contains the appliance is too high for efficient operation	Try to reduce the temperature in the room where the appliance stands
There is too much frost and ice	Products are not wrapped properly	Wrap the products better
The lid is not shut properly or do not close tightly		Check if the lid closes well and the gaskets are undamaged and clean
The temperature is not set correctly.		Set a warmer temperature
The lid doesn't close completely	There is excessive frost	Eliminate excess frost
The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky	Clean the lid gaskets
Food packages are blocking the lid		Arrange the packages in the right way, see the sticker in the appli-ance
The lid is difficult to open	The lid gaskets are dirty or sticky	Clean the lid gaskets
The valve is blocked Check the valve
It is too warm in the freezer	The temperature is not set cor-rectly.	Set a lower temperature
The lid does not close tightly	or it is not shut properly	Check if the lid closes well and the gasket is undamaged and clean
Before freezing the appliance	was not precooled sufficiently	Pre-cool the appliance for enough time
Large quantities of food to be frozen were put in at the same time		Wait some hours and then check the temperature again. Next time insert smaller quantities of food to be frozen at any one time.
Food placed in the appliance	was too warm	Allow food to cool to room tem-perature before storing.
Products to be frozen are	placed too closely to each other	Place the products in a way so that cold air could circulate among them
	The lid has been opened often	Try to not open the lid often
The lid has been opened for a long time.		Do not leave the lid open longer than necessary
It is too cold inside the freezer	The temperature is not set cor-rectly.	Set a warmer temperature
The appliance does not work at all. Neither cool-ing nor lighting works	Plug is not connected to the mains socket properly	Connect the mains plug properly
Power does not reach the appli-ance		Try connecting another electrical device to the power outlet
The appliance is not switched on		Switch on the appliance

Problem Possible	Cause Solution
The thermostatic control is not on			Check setting of thermostatic control
There is no voltage in the mains socket (try to connect an appliance into it)			Call an electrician
Customer ServiceIf your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre.To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model TECHNICAL DATA		and serial number of your appliance which can be found either on the guarantee certifi-cate or on the rating plate located on the external right side of the appliance.

Dimensions	Height × Width × Depth (mm): Further technical information are situ- ated in the rating plate on the external right side of the appliance.
850 × 550 × 593
Rising Time 26 hours

INSTALLATION

Positioning

Warning! If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the lid, you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside.

Important! The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation.

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for optimum performance install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to +32°C
N +16°C to +32°C
ST +16°C to +38°C
T +16°C to +43°C

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Ventilation requirements

1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm surface. The cabinet must be on all four feet.
2. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and rear wall is 5 cm.
3. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the sides is 5cm

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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