DO936DVK - Freezer DOMO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DO936DVK DOMO

WARRANTY Dear client , All of our products are always submitted to a strict quality control before they are sold to you. Should you nevertheless experience problems with your device, we sincerely regret this. In that case, we kindly request you to contact our customer service. Our sta will gladly assist you. +32 14 21 71 91 info@linea2000.be Monday – Thursday: 8.30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 17.00 Friday: 8.30 – 12.00 and 13.00 – 16.30 This appliance has a two year warranty period. During this period the manufacturer is responsible for any failures that are the direct result of construction failure. When these failures occur the appliance will be repaired or replaced if necessary. The warranty will not be valid when the damage to the appliance is caused by wrong use, not following the instructions or repairs executed by a third party. The guarantee is issued with the original till receipt. All parts, which are subject to wear, are excluded from the warranty. If your device breaks down within the 2-year warranty period, you can return the device together with your receipt to the shop where you purchased it. The guarantee on accessories and components that are liable to wear-and-tear is only 6 months. The guarantee and responsibility of the supplier and manufacturer lapse automatically in the following cases:

• If the instructions in this manual have not been followed.

• In case of incorrect connection, e.g., electrical voltage that is too high.

• In case of incorrect, rough or abnormal use.

• In case of insucient or incorrect maintenance.

• In case of repairs or alterations to the device by the consumer or non-authorised third parties.

• If the customer used parts or accessories that are not recommended or provided by the supplier / manufacturer.31 DO936DVK www.domo-elektro.be

• Read all instructions before use.

• This appliance may be used by children from the age of 16 and up, and also by persons with a physical or sensorly limitation, as well as mentally limited persons or persons with a lack of experience and knowledge. But only on the condition that these persons have received the necessary instructions on how to use this appliance in a safe way and know the dangers that can occur by using this appliance.

• Children cannot be allowed to play with the appliance.

• Maintenance and cleaning of the appliance may not be done by children, unless they are older than 16 years old and are under supervision. Keep the appliance out of reach of children younger than 16 years old.

• This appliance is suitable to be used in a household environment and in similar surroundings such as:

• Kitchen for personnel of shops, oces or other similar professional surroundings

• Hotel or motel rooms and other surroundings with a residential character

• Guest rooms or similar

• Attention: This appliance cannot be used with an external timer or a separate remote control.

• Before use, check if the voltage stated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage of the power net at your home.

• Do not let the cord hang on a hot surface or on the edge of a table or counter top.

• Never use the appliance when the cord or plug is damaged, after malfunction or when the appliance itself is damaged. In that case, take the appliance to the nearest qualied service center for check-up and repair.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near or by children.

• The use of accessories that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer can cause re, electrical shock or injuries.

• Unplug the appliance when it is not in use, before assembling or disassembling any parts and before cleaning the appliance. Put all buttons and knobs into the ‘o’ position and unplug the appliance by grasping the plug. Never unplug by pulling the cord.

• Do not leave a working appliance unattended.

• Never place this appliance near a gas stove or electrical stove or in a place where it may come into contact with a warm appliance.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Only use the appliance for its intended use.

• Always use the appliance on a steady, dry and level surface.

• Only use the appliance for domestic use. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for accidents that result from improper use of the appliance or not following the instructions described in this manual.32 DO936DVK

• All repairs should be carried out by the manufacturer or its aftersales service.

• Never immerse the appliance, the cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.

• Keep the cord away from sharp edges and hot parts or other heat sources.

• Before use, remove all packaging materials and any promotional stickers.

• Keep the ventilation openings free of obstructions.

• Do not keep any explosive substances inside the appliance, like for instance aerosol cans with a ammable propellant.

• Make sure that the refrigerant circuit does not get damaged, for instance during transportation or installation.

• Make sure that the plug does not get squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause re.

• Make sure that you have access to the plug of the appliance.

• Do not pull the cord.

• If the socket is loose, do not plug in the appliance. (risk of electric shock or re)

• This is a heavy appliance. Be careful when moving it.

• Avoid long exposure to direct sunlight. PARTS

• Remove the exterior and interior packing, wipe the outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid placing the cabinet in a narrow recess or near any leave source, direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the cabinet.

• Select a place with a strong, level oor.

• Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may aect the acrylic coating. Heat sources nearby will cause higher electricity consumption.

• Avoid very moist places. Too much moisture in the air will cause frost to from very quickly on the evaporator, and your freezer.

• Before connecting your freezer to the power supply, check that the voltage stated on the rating label of your appliance corresponds to the voltage in your home. A dierent voltage could damage the appliance.

• The appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that may occur as a result of usage without grounding.

• For uneven surfaces, front feet can be aligned.

• After installation, leave the freezer for 8 hours before turning it on. This way the refrigerant can settle.

• Allow the appliance to run empty for 24 hours so the compartment can cool to the appropriate temperature.

• This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperature between 16°C and 38°C. If these temperatures are exceeded, i.e. colder or warmer, the appliance will not operate correctly.

• The appliance may only be used indoors.

• The freezer makes noise when the compressor pumps the coolant. This is normal. USE TEMPERATURE CONTROL The freezer is controlled with a temperature control knob located inside the appliance. Adjust the control knob as desired to suit your individual preference. The higher the number, the colder the temperature. In the OFF position the appliance does not operate (the cooling system is switched o), but power supply is not interrupted.

• The running time and temperature are aected by where the freezer is located, how often the door is opened and the temperature of the room the freezer is located in.

• When you use the appliance for the rst time or after defrosting, adjust the control knob to the coldest setting for at least 2 hours before introducing food to be stored, and then readjust to the desired setting.34 DO936DVK

• The ‘POWER’ indicator lamp lights up when the plug is inserted into the socket.

• The “RUN” indicator light goes on when the compressor is working.

• The ‘ALARM’ indicator lamp lights up if the temperature of the freezer is too high. FREEZING AND STORING FOOD IN THE FREEZER Use the freezer

• To store deep-frozen food.

• To freeze food. Note: Ensure that the freezer door has been closed properly. Avoid opening the freezer drawers unnecessarily. Purchasing frozen food

• Packaging must not be damaged.

• Use by the ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date.

• If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer. Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, avour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Note: Keep food to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

• The following foods are suitable for freezing: Cakes and pastries, sh and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and sh, potato dishes, soués and desserts.

• The following foods are not suitable for freezing:Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its avour or drying out, place food in airtight packaging.

1. Place food in packaging.

4. Label packaging with contents and dates of freezing.

Suitable packaging: Plastic lm, tubular lm made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. Recommended storage times of frozen food in the freezer These times vary depending on the type of food. The food that you freeze can be preserved from 1 to 12 months (minimum at -18°C). Food Storage time Bacon, casseroles, milk 1 month Bread, ice cream, sausages, pies, prepared shellsh, oily sh 2 months Non-oily sh, shellsh, pizza, scones and muns 3 months Ham, cakes, biscuits, beef and lamb chops, poultry pieces 4 months Butter, vegetables (blanched), eggs whole and yolks, cooked craysh, minced meat (raw), pork (raw) 6 months Fruit (dry or in syrup), egg whites, beef (raw), whole chicken, lamb (raw), fruit cakes 12 months Never forget:

• When you freeze fresh foods whit a ‘use by /best before/best by/’ date, you must freeze them before the expiry of this date.

• Check that the food was not already frozen. Indeed, frozen food that has thawed completely must not be refrozen.

• Once defrosted, food should be consumed quickly. POWER FAILURE

• Most power failures are corrected within an hour or two and will not aect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is o. During power failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your food by blacking dry ice on top of packages.

• Frozen food should not be aected if the power failure lasts for less than 15 hours.

• Do not refreeze frozen foods that have thawed completely. The food may be dangerous to eat.

MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE

If the appliance is turned o for any reason, wait for 10 minutes before turning it back on. This will allow the refrigeration system pressures to equalise before restarting.

• Turn o the appliance and unplug it from the mains socket. Remove all food. Also remove all mobile parts (shelves, accessories, etc.) or x them into the fridge to avoid any shock.36 DO936DVK

• Relocate and install. If the appliance has been left on its side for any length of time, leave it standing upright for at least 10 minutes before turning on. Your appliance uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, it is explosive. Therefore you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. In the event of a leak caused by damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open ame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents.

1. Turn the appliance o. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Take out the food and store in a cool location.

3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, warm water and detergent.

4. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.

5. After cleaning reconnect and adjust the temperature control knob as desired.

6. Put the food back into the appliance.

DEFROSTING A layer of frost in the freezer will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of frost regularly. Do not scrape o frost or ice with a knife or pointed object. Doing this may damage the refrigerant tubes.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.

2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains socket. Open the drainage opening and place a

bucket under it to catch the melted water.

3. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a stand in the freezer.

4. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.

5. Wipe dry the freezer compartment. Close the drainage opening again.

6. Plug in the appliance and adjust the temperature control knob as desired.

7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer.

TROUBLE SHOOTING Frequently, a problem is minor and a service call may not be necessary, use this trouble shooting guide for a possible solution. Does not work

• Check connection of power cord to power source.

The appliance is too cold.

• The temperature has been set too cold. Raise the temperature slightly. The food is not frozen.

• The temperature has not been set correctly. Reset the temperature.

• The door has been left open too long. Only open the door when it is necessary.

• The appliance is positioned too close to a source of heat. Formation of ice on the seal of the door.

• The seal of the door does not seal properly. Thaw the ice on the seal and reshape the rubber with your hand so that the door closes properly. Unusual noise

• The appliance is touching the wall or another object. Gently move the appliance. ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it must be brought to the applicable collection point for 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 city oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The packaging is recyclable. Please treat the packaging ecologically.38 DO936DVK

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