SJS2212M2W - Freezer SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SJS2212M2W SHARP

Your freezer conforms to current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of damage read this manual carefully before using your freezer for the rst time. It contains important safety information on the installation, safety, use and maintenance of your Freezer. Retain this manual for future use.EN -2-

CHAPTER -1: GENERAL WARNINGS

WARNING: Keep the ventilation openings of the Freezer

clear from obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means

to accelerate the defrosting process.

WARNING: Do not use other electrical appliances inside

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage this

appliance must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. The small quantity of refrigerant used in this freezer is eco- friendly R600a (an isobutene) and is ammable and explosive if ignited in enclosed conditions.

• While carrying and positioning the freezer, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store any containers with ammable materials, such as spray cans or re extinguisher rell cartridges in the vicinity of the freezer.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as; - staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces 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

• Your freezer requires a 220-240V, 50Hz mains supply. Do not use any other supply. Before connecting your freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician)

• 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 theEN -3-

CHAPTER -1: GENERAL WARNINGS

hazard involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance, shall not be made by children without supervision.

• A damaged power cord /plug can cause re or give you an electric shock. When damaged it must be replaced, this should only be done by qualied personnel.EN -4-

• All packaging and materials used are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please dispose of any packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Consult your local council for further details.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug and cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children becoming trapped inside.

• A cut off plug inserted into a 16 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Please ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely. Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case. Safety warnings

• Do not connect your Freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.

• A damaged power cord / plug can cause re or give you and electric shock. When damaged it must be replaced, this should only be dine by qualied personnel.

• Never bend the power cord excessively.

• Never touch the power cord / plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer. Bottles or cans may explode.

• When taking ice made in the freezer, do not touch it, ice may cause ice burns and/or cuts.

• Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp or wet. Tis could cause skin abrasions or frost / freezer burns.

• Do not refreeze food once it has thawed out.

• When the door of the freezer is closed, vacuum will occur. Wait for about 1 minute to reopen it.

• This application is optional for easy opening door. With this application, a little condensation may occur around this area and you may take it out. Disposal of your old appliance This symbol on the product or package implies that the product should not be treated as domestic waste. Instead, it should be delivered to applicable waste collection places recycling electrical and electronic equipment. Recycling materials will help natural resources be preserved. For more detailed information regarding recycling of this product, please contact local authority, domestic waste disposal service or the shop you have purchased the product from. Please ask your local authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Installation Information Before unpacking and manoeuvering your freezer please take some time to familiarise yourself with the following points.

• Position away from direct sunlight and away from any heat source such as a radiator.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• Do not expose your freezer to moisture or rain.

• Your freezer should be positioned at least 20mm away from another freezer.

• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top and back of your freezer. Do not place anything on top of your freezer.

• For safe operation it is important that your freezer is safe and balanced. The adjustable feet are used to level your freezer. Make sure that your appliance is level before placing any foodstuffs inside it.

• We recommend that you wipe all shelving and trays with a cloth soaked in warm water mixed with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda before use. After cleaning rinse with warm water and dry.

• Install using the plastic distance guides, which can be found at the rear of the appliance. Turn 90 degrees (as shown in the diagram). This will keep the condenser from touching the wall.

• Freezer should be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm. Before using your freezer

• Before setting up your freezer, check for any visible damage. Do not install or use your freezer if it is damaged.

• When using your freezer for the rst time, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before pluggingEN -5- This gure has been drawn for information purposes to show the various parts and accessories in the appliance. Parts may vary according to the model of the appliance. Levelling feet Plastic ice blade Ice tray

CHAPTER -3: USING YOUR FREEZER

Freezer control Freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position “1” to “5”, colder temperatures can be obtained. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance. Freezer thermostat setting;

• : This position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling is available. 1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position. 3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob medium position. 5 : For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures. Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the freezer compartment. If required, change the temperature setting. Turning on the appliance Note that; for best internal temperature the indicator in the freezer thermostat should be positioned between 2 and 4.

• When you rst switch on the appliance, for starting a suitable cooling, the appliance should work 24 hours continuously until it cools down to sufcient temperature.

• In this time do not open the door so often and place a lot of food inside the appliance.

• If the unit is switched off or unplugged, you must allow at least 5 minutes before restarting or re-plugged the unit in order not to damage the compressor. Freezer bottom drawer Freezer thermostat dial Freezer aps Freezer drawers

CHAPTER -2: YOUR FREEZER

into the mains. This will allow efcient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

• You may notice a light odour when using your freezer for the rst time. This is perfectly normal and will fade away as the freezer starts to cool.

Warnings for temperature settings

• Your temperature adjustments will not be deleted when an energy breakdown occur.

• Do not pass to another adjustment before completing an adjustment.

• The ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the freezer. If required,change the temperature setting.

• It is not recommended that you operate your freezer in environments colder than 10°C .

• The temperature setting should be set by taking into consideration how often the freezer door is opened and closed, how much food is stored in the freezer and the environment in which and the positioning of the appliance.

• We recommend that when rst using the freezer it should be left running for 24 hours uninterrupted to ensure it is completely cooled. Do not open the freezer door, or put food inside for this period.

• Your freezer has a 5 minute built in delay function, designed to prevent damage to the compressor. When power is applied to your freezer, it will begin to operate normally after 5 minutes.

• Your freezer is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your freezer is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals in terms of cooling efciency. Climate Class Ambient Temperature

• Do not wash your freezer by pouring water on to it.

• Use a warm, soapy cloth or sponge to wipe the interior and exterior of your freezer.

• Carefully remove all baskets by sliding upwards or outwards and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in a washing machine or dishwasher.

• Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all purpose cleaning agents to clean your freezer. This may cause damage to the plastic surfaces and other components with the chemicals they contain.

• Clean the condenser at the back of your freezer at least once a year with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Makesurethatyourfreezerisunpluggedwhilecleaning. Defrosting

WARNING: Never use sharp metal tools, unless recommended by manufacturer, for this operation as they can damage

the freezing circuit. After a period of time, frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically (use the plastic scraper if available). Complete defrosting will become necessary if the frost layer exceeds 3-5 mm to maintain the efciency of the freezer.

• The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to position “5” to freeze the foods completely. (Recommendation)

• During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life. Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.

• Set the thermostat knob to position “•” and switch off the appliance.

• Leave the door open to accelerate defrosting.

• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth. Never use abrasive products or aggressive cleaning agents.

• Dry the inside of the unit, plug on the mains, and set the thermostat knob to position “5”. After 24 hours, reset the thermostat to the desired position. (Recommendation)

CHAPTER -4: FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE

• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen food for long periods of time and making ice cubes.

• Do not put fresh and warm food with frozen food side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.

• While freezing fresh food (i.e. meat, sh and mincemeat) divide them in parts in order to use in one time.

• Maximum load; if you want to load large quantities and use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers (Except the bottom one).You can store bulky items directly on the shelves

• For storing the frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.

• When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.

• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.EN -7-

• It depends on which freezer you have as to whether it is possible the reverse the door.

• It is not possible where handles are attached at the front of the appliance.

• If your model does not have handles it is possible to reverse the doors, but this needs to be completed by authorised personnel. Please call Sharp service.

CHAPTER -6: TROUBLESHOOTING

If your freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money. What to do if your appliance does not operate; Check that;

• The general switch in your home is disconnected ,

• The thermostat setting is on “•” position ,

• The socket is not sufcient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket. What to do if your appliance performs poorly; Check that;

• You have not overloaded the appliance,

• The freezer thermostat settings is “1” position (if so set the thermostat dial suitable value)

• The doors are closed perfectly,

• There is no dust on the condenser,

• There is enough place at the rear and side walls. If there is noise; The freezing gas which circulates in the freezer circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check that;

• The appliance is well levelled

• Nothing is touching the rear.

• The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating. If your fridge is not cooling enough; Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness. Recommendations

• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during the summer holidays) unplug or set the thermostat dial to “•” position and clean the appliance and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

• To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open) Conformity Information

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient tem-perature within the 16°C - 43°C range.

• The appliance is designed in compliance with the IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.

CHAPTER -4: FOOD STORAGE GUIDANCE

• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.

• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

• While freezing food ; Maximum amount of fresh food (in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated on the appliance label. For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, turn the thermostat knob to position “5” / 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer. 24 hours, position “5” would generally be sufcient after placing fresh food in the freezer. After 24 hours, reset the thermostat to the desired position.

• Attention; In order to save energy, when freezing small amounts of food, reset the thermostat to the desired position. A+ models;

• If there is a power cut or malfunction, do not open the door. This will help maintain the temperature inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for about 18 hours at 25-32°C ambient temperatures. Do not re-freeze food that is defrosting or that has already been defrosted. These foods must be cooked and eaten.EN -8-

CHAPTER -7: TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY

1. Always allow foodstuffs to cool before storing in the appliance.

2. Thaw food in the freezer, this helps save energy.DE -9-