PG1804 - Freezer PROGRESS - Free user manual and instructions

Features	Details
Product type	Freezer
Capacity	180 liters
Energy class	A+
Dimensions (W x D x H)	55 x 60 x 85 cm
Weight	40 kg
Minimum temperature	-18C
Noise level	42 dB
Defrost system	Manual
Number of drawers	3
Annual consumption	250 kWh
Warranty	2 years
Usage tips	Avoid frequently opening the door to maintain the temperature.
Maintenance	Defrost regularly to ensure optimal operation.
Safety precautions	Do not use electrical appliances inside the freezer.
Additional information	Ideal for small families or as a supplement for food storage.

Frequently Asked Questions - PG1804 PROGRESS

How do I set the temperature on my PROGRESS PG1804 freezer?

To set the temperature, turn the adjustment knob located inside the freezer. The levels usually range from 1 to 5, where 1 is the warmest and 5 the coldest temperature.

What should I do if my freezer is not cooling properly?

Check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet is working. Make sure the vents are not blocked and the door closes properly. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How do I defrost my PROGRESS PG1804 freezer?

To defrost, unplug the freezer and let the ice melt naturally. Place towels to absorb the water. Once defrosted, clean the interior before plugging it back in.

What noises are normal for a freezer?

Sounds such as humming, clicking, or gas circulation noises are normal. However, if you hear loud or unusual noises, check the stability of the freezer and for objects inside that might be vibrating.

What is the storage capacity of the PROGRESS PG1804 freezer?

The PROGRESS PG1804 freezer has a storage capacity of about 180 liters, allowing you to store a large amount of frozen food.

How do I clean the inside of my freezer?

Use a mixture of water and baking soda. Avoid abrasive chemicals. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

What should I do if the interior light is not working?

Check if the bulb is burnt out and replace it if necessary. If the light still does not work after replacement, there may be an electrical problem.

Can I store hot food in the freezer?

It is recommended to let food cool to room temperature before placing it in the freezer to avoid raising the internal temperature.

Does the PG1804 freezer have a quick-freeze function?

Yes, the PROGRESS PG1804 freezer is equipped with a quick-freeze function to rapidly freeze new food. Activate it before adding fresh food.

USER MANUAL PG1804 PROGRESS

• 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This appliance may be used by children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities, if they have been properly instructed.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: Progress 15– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments

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

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold. 16 Progress• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

• The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not food. Please dispose of it immediately. Electrical connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock. WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. WARNING! Do not use multi- plug adapters and extension cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Use WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

• Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food. Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance. Progress 17Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only. Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone- friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger. INSTALLATION WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Location Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. Positioning Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance. Cli‐ mate 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 Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre. 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. 18 ProgressVentilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 5 cm min. 200 cm

CAUTION! Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. OPERATION Control Panel Functions

ON/OFF It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons by pressing together Functions and temperature colder button for a few seconds. Change is reversible. Display A CB DEF A. Timer indicator B. FastFreeze function C. Temperature indicator D. Alarm indicator E. ChildLock function F. DrinksChill function Progress 19Switching on

1. Connect the mains plug to the power

display is off. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature. The alarm buzzer could operate after few seconds. To reset the alarm refer to "High temperature alarm". To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation". If "dEMo" appears on the display, refer to "Troubleshooting" . Switching off

1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 5

seconds. The display switches off.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the

power socket. Temperature regulation Set the temperature of the appliance by pressing the temperature regulators. Default set temperature:

• -18°C for the freezer The temperature indicators show the set temperature. The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the set temperature remains stored. FastFreeze function The FastFreeze function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.

1. To activate this function press the

Functions button until the corresponding icon appears. The FastFreeze indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

TheFastFreeze indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after 52 hours. To switch off the function before its automatic end repeat the procedure until the FastFreeze indicator turns off. The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature. ChildLock function Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation.

1. Press Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The ChildLock indicator flashes.

2. Press OK to confirm.

The ChildLock indicator is shown. To deactivate the ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes off. DrinksChill function The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time. It is also useful when a reminder is needed in order not to forget the bottles placed in the freezer for fast cooling.

1. Press Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The DrinksChill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.

2. Press the Timer regulator to change

the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.

3. Press OK to confirm.

TheDrinksChill indicator is shown. The Timer start to flash (min). At the end of the countdown the DrinksChill indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function. 20 ProgressTo switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill goes off. It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button. High temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power failure) is indicated by flashing the alarm icon and freezer temperature indicators, and sounding of buzzer. Press any button. The buzzer switches off. The freezer temperature indicator shows the highest temperature reached for a few seconds, then displays the set temperature again. The alarm indicator continues to flash until the normal conditions are restored. Door open alarm If the door is left open for approximately 90 seconds, the acoustic alarm starts and alarm indicator flashes. The alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the acoustic signal can be muted by pressing any button. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish. Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the FastFreeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two top compartments. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours, during this period do not add other food to be frozen. When the freezing process is completed, you can restore previously set temperature (see "FastFreeze function"). Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Progress 21Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

1. Fill these trays with water

2. Put the ice trays in the freezer

compartment. Cold accumulators The freezer contains at least one cold accumulator which increases storage time in the event of a power cut or breakdown. Frozen Food Calendar The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and treating before freezing.

Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon).

• A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off. Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• Do not remove the cold accumulators from the freezer basket. Hints for freezing

• Freeze only top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned food products.

• For more efficient freezing and thawing divide food into small portions.

• Wrap the food in aluminium foil or polythene. Make sure that the packages are airtight.

• To avoid increase in temperature of already frozen food, do not place fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.

• Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones. Salt reduces the storage life of food.

• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.

• It is advisable to show the freezing date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food

• Make sure that the commercially frozen food products were adequately stored by the retailer.

• Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the food store to the freezer in the shortest possible time.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. 22 ProgressCARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. General warnings 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. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. Periodic cleaning CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the appliance. CAUTION! Do not damage the cooling system. The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and

wipe them clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and

the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Defrosting of the freezer The freezer compartment is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls, nor on the foods. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from

3. Clean the appliance and all

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells. CAUTION! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not op‐ erate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. Progress 23Problem Possible cause Solution The mains plug is not con‐ nected to the mains sock‐ et correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been re‐ cently switched on or the temperature is too high. Refer to "High temperature alarm". The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too high. Contact a qualified electrician or contact the nearest Author‐ ised Service Centre. The door is left open. Close the door. Refer to "Door open alarm" A or symbol is shown instead of numbers on the Temperature Display. Temperature sensor prob‐ lem. Contact the nearest Author‐ ised Service Centre (the cool‐ ing system will continue to keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be possible). The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation". Many food products were put in at the same time. Wait few hours and then check the temperature again. The room temperature is too high. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate. Food products placed in the appliance were too warm. Allow food products to cool to room temperature before stor‐ ing. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". The "FastFreeze" is switched on. Refer to "FastFreeze function". There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly or the gasket is de‐ formed/dirty. Refer to "Closing the door". 24 ProgressProblem Possible cause Solution The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the "FastFreeze", or after changing the tem‐ perature. This is normal, no error has occurred. The compressor starts after a period of time. Temperature cannot be set. The "FastFreeze function" is switched on. Switch off "FastFreeze func‐ tion" manually, or wait until the resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "Fast‐ Freeze function". dEMo appears on the dis‐ play. The appliance is in dem‐ onstration mode. Keep the OK pressed for ap‐ proximately 10 seconds until a long sound is heard and dis‐ play shuts off for a short time. The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too low/too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher/lower tempera‐ ture. The food products' tem‐ perature is too high. Let the food products temper‐ ature decrease to room tem‐ perature before storage. The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessa‐ ry. The "FastFreeze function" is switched on. Refer to "FastFreeze function". There is no cold air circu‐ lation in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

assembly instructions.